Beginner at Farnford airshow

[mph999]

Hi Guys,

Well, I throughly enjoyed my day at Fairford airshow and the links below show a few of the photos I took. Surprisingly, the exposure was not too much of an issue, I too over 700 photos and only 15-20 had real exposure issues, however, focus did get me which I would appreiate some feedback on.

I suspect that "camera shake" is the main cause, + the fact the the planes are damm quick ...

Photos 1,2,4 are reasonably in focus, but 3 is "not sharp" despite the plane traveling at fairly low speed. Is it normal for a beginner to have such issues, if you look at the pics full size you will see what I mean.

All shot with the Nikor 55-200 Lens, AF-C, Large/Fine image.

Many thanks for your help and comments.

1 http://community.webshots.com/photo/5 (Red Arrows)

Focal Length: 105mm
1/800 sec - F/7.1
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200



2 http://community.webshots.com/photo/5 (Red Arrows)

1/2000 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: +0.3 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 400

3 http://community.webshots.com/photo/5 (Mig)

Focal Length: 200mm
Exposure Mode: Shutter Priority
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/1000 sec - F/6.3
Exposure Comp.: +0.3 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 400



4 http://community.webshots.com/photo/5

Focal Length: 112mm
Exposure Mode: Shutter Priority
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/1250 sec - F/5
Exposure Comp.: +0.3 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 320
AF Mode: AF-C

[Platinum]

I like the Red Arrows shots

Sorry, I can't offer much critique as I have just started with a DSLR myself.

Edited by Platinum on Saturday 15th July 23:39

[graham@reading]

Yep, practice practice practice

Good results for a first time though

[mph999]

Platinum said:

I like the Red Arrows shots

Sorry, I can't offer much critique as I have just started with a DSLR myself.

Edited by Platinum on Saturday 15th July 23:39

Thank you, I was quite pleased myself, I'll try and get some more up tomorrow or Mon.
Good luck with your photography.

Martin

[imperialism2024]

The shots you posted are very nice, though I'm trying to figure out what the dark blob on the right side of #1 could be... You may want to clone that out in PS.

[mph999]

imperialism2024 said:

The shots you posted are very nice, though I'm trying to figure out what the dark blob on the right side of #1 could be... You may want to clone that out in PS.

I suspect it was someones head !!! I was talking and had to spin round a bit quick to catch them, so wasn't standing in the best position.

Matin

[imperialism2024]

mph999 said:

imperialism2024 said:

The shots you posted are very nice, though I'm trying to figure out what the dark blob on the right side of #1 could be... You may want to clone that out in PS.

I suspect it was someones head !!! I was talking and had to spin round a bit quick to catch them, so wasn't standing in the best position.

Matin

Ah alright, I thought it was either that or you have very, very large hands and that was a finger...