How to take a Panning shot?
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behyx said:keep the camera on the same height as the subject depends on you, whether on how you want to compose the picture.
u can do panning without a support.
below is an example. this was one of the testing shots when i bought my Sigma 24-70 2.8..
D30
1/90s
f9.5
42.0mm
iso100
posture: standing. (but you will yield better support when sitting down, elbows resting on your thigh)
also, i use high aperture value (f9.5) so that the DOF will be more, thus resulting in lower hit-and-miss ratio. and i track the movement using the AI servo function. if you are more kiasu, take multiple shots and choose the one u like best.
just try and error bro!
Great Panning shots, and surprise you use F9.5 and more DOF.
Btw what is AI servo function?? too chim.. :dunno:
bravocube said:I practice panning shots while sitting at a bus stop. I don't use any tripod or monopod. All shots are done with shutter priority.
Here's one I have -
Another good panning effect though the subject is as dark as the background.. ya do share with us the shutter and speed.. we really can learn a lot from one another experience.
Tom, wow this is fantastic... do share a little more on your technique and settig with us. If you have forgotten.. maybe you can shoot another shot and share with us your good experience.. Thanks in advance..tomshen said:Hit or miss, got to try. Here is a shot taken at 1/30s I think, forgot.
Hope someday I can have such a good panning shot.
Very sharp subject but felt the panning effect is not so obvious, do you agree? Could it because of the higher speed you use :dunno: I'm going to try on the all the above advices including yours and see how it gonna works.r32 said:
This was 1/250sec, F8, shutter priority, at 160mm, continous autofocus, partial crop of image.
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Hosea said:
Agreed, it isn't panned enough. It is a trade-off between subject sharpness and background blur, which can be alleviated by lots of skill. However, in such a case, the subject is one fairly small half-meter length model car moving erratically around a racetrack; which makes it a challenge just to get the focus spot-on.
And so I chose to err on the side of getting a shot than one with maximum panning effects, considering subject size, focus, and my lack of skill.
Witness said:
:thumbsup: advice on standing position to prevent any hurt. Olso can learn dancing:bsmilie:
With that shutter you mentioned, what would be the F? Thanks!
r32 said:Agreed, it isn't panned enough. It is a trade-off between subject sharpness and background blur, which can be alleviated by lots of skill. However, in such a case, the subject is one fairly small half-meter length model car moving erratically around a racetrack; which makes it a challenge just to get the focus spot-on.
And so I chose to err on the side of getting a shot than one with maximum panning effects, considering subject size, focus, and my lack of skill.
This is a really a great challenge. I am yet to take this challenge...thanks for sharing.
Good Illustration!!ThankyouHeWolf said:
ThanksHosea said:
It was dim, D60 + 16-35/2.8L, evalutive metering, ISO800, I had a shutter speed of about 1/30s at f2.8. Panning with the girl, I took two shots, this one was better. No specific technique, just pan and keep stable. Then dun forget smile to the parents of the girl! That's all.
TME said:
Don't know about the 10D, but older manual cameras where you adjust aperture by the aperture ring gives you a stepless aperture value, thus you can get 'funny' aperture values.
That is when you set your exposure increment to steps of 1/3 stop. You will get that.
Most electronic cameras, DSLR included, allows the selection of 1 stop, 1/2 stop or 1/3 stop increment for aperture and shutter speed. Check the custom functions.
Most electronic cameras, DSLR included, allows the selection of 1 stop, 1/2 stop or 1/3 stop increment for aperture and shutter speed. Check the custom functions.
Pro-New said:
I know this... my camera allows all the above variations u mention on the fly at the turn of a knob.... but to get non-stepped apeture values.... probably the domain of a manual SLR only.... any modern pro AF bodies allow this?
You can also enhance meager panning in Photoshop:
The original picture
The final image. Added some directional motion blur for the road, and radial motion blur for the wheels. A hasty job, you can see the edges if you look hard enough.
It was a quick snapshot, I was nearby at a high ground and saw this Nissan 350Z approaching, fired a couple of shots at it in Continous AF. My camera's always in continuous shot mode.
The original picture
The final image. Added some directional motion blur for the road, and radial motion blur for the wheels. A hasty job, you can see the edges if you look hard enough.
It was a quick snapshot, I was nearby at a high ground and saw this Nissan 350Z approaching, fired a couple of shots at it in Continous AF. My camera's always in continuous shot mode.
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