Foolproof le mans pics?
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Off to le mans in a few weeks with the SLR and I was hoping you guys could give me a few tips on shutter speeds. Are there speeds that you use for motorsport that always give a perfectly blurred background but nice crisp car? Obviously it depends on the speed of corner and your panning ability. Can anyone suggest good ranges to work in? I don't want to pay for developing of a load of films of rubbish!
cavebloke said:
developing
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cavebloke said:
films
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What's all that about then????
Seriously, it seems that anything from 1/30 to 1/125 will do, depending on speed of car. It also depends on your position and angle relative to travel, it's a fine art really...
There is a recent discussion on this topic, with examples here: www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=179632&f=109&h=0
>> Edited by Bee_Jay on Tuesday 24th May 13:53
(That was a joke, not having a go 
) You'll probably want max focal lenght to focus through any fences - so 1/125 - 1/320 should do in most places (as the cars are moving fairly quick )
But the biggest problem is finding a spot without fences.
Something to do - if you either have tickets or can blag access - is to get some night shots of the pits from the grandstand opposite. You'll need a tripod though I guess. Good for blurred mechanics and static cars
) But the biggest problem is finding a spot without fences.
Something to do - if you either have tickets or can blag access - is to get some night shots of the pits from the grandstand opposite. You'll need a tripod though I guess. Good for blurred mechanics and static cars
The Porche Curves is pretty good, fence wise, as you are stood on a big bank looking down on the cars. Only problem though is that you are a good way back from the track, I'd say a 400mm should be enough though.
Everywhere else is a real pain in the ass, except on the banking after the chicane/Dunlop bridge after the start straight.
I definately think there's a good shot or two to be had from the top of the Ferris Wheel too!
Martin.
Everywhere else is a real pain in the ass, except on the banking after the chicane/Dunlop bridge after the start straight.
I definately think there's a good shot or two to be had from the top of the Ferris Wheel too!
Martin.
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