Why are there so few car photographs?

[Dodd90]

A few from the weekend

DSC09501 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/184204528@N05/]

DSC09495 by Ben Dodd, on Flickr

DSC09395 by Ben Dodd, on Flickr

DSC09358 by Ben Dodd, on Flickr

DSC09403 by Ben Dodd, on Flickr

DSC09410 by Ben Dodd, on Flickr

DSC09486 by Ben Dodd, on Flickr

DSC09483 by Ben Dodd, on Flickr

DSC09453 by Ben Dodd, on Flickr

[ch37]

Had 15 minutes to capture some drift action on Saturday, not normally 'my scene' but it's great fun from a photography perspective...

Castle Combe Summer Action Day 2021 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr

Castle Combe Summer Action Day 2021 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr

Castle Combe Summer Action Day 2021 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr

Castle Combe Summer Action Day 2021 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr

[LaSource]

Cool pics!

[ch37]

And a few more, been busy lately! All shot through fences at Silverstone with my Nikon Z5 and Sigma 100-400mm...

Silverstone Classic by Chris Harrison, on Flickr

Silverstone Classic by Chris Harrison, on Flickr

Silverstone Classic by Chris Harrison, on Flickr

[djsmith74]

ch37 said:

And a few more, been busy lately! All shot through fences at Silverstone with my Nikon Z5 and Sigma 100-400mm...

Silverstone Classic by Chris Harrison, on Flickr

Silverstone Classic by Chris Harrison, on Flickr

Silverstone Classic by Chris Harrison, on Flickr

Some amazing shots there considering they were taken through the fence! The rest of your album is just as impressive, as are your drifting and Goodwood FOS shots. How are you finding the Z5 compared to the other cameras you've used? And I assume you're using a DLSR Sigma lens via an FTZ adaptor?

[ch37]

djsmith74 said:

Some amazing shots there considering they were taken through the fence! The rest of your album is just as impressive, as are your drifting and Goodwood FOS shots. How are you finding the Z5 compared to the other cameras you've used? And I assume you're using a DLSR Sigma lens via an FTZ adaptor?

Yep Z5, FTZ adaptor and the latest Contemporary version of the Sigma 100-400mm.

Slightly on the fence about it, the Z5s are my wedding cameras so that takes priority and I love them for that, but they aren't ideal for motorsport, AF just isn't quite solid enough (I've tried the Nikon 200-500mm too). Solid enough to get by with, but my hit rate is certainly down.

The main cameras previously have been the Sony a7III and the Fuji X-T2, both 'better' for motorsport with native glass than this set up but it's fairly marginal

If I was starting from scratch with an unlimited budget I'd go with a Sony a7III and Sony 100-400mm, not a cheap line up for a hobby though considering I'm lucky to get to 3 or 4 events a year, they just happen to have all come within a month this year!

[Lynchie999]

ch37 said:

If I was starting from scratch with an unlimited budget I'd go with a Sony a7III and Sony 100-400mm,

I've been pretty pleased with the results from the A7iii + 200-600 combo recently...

[djsmith74]

ch37 said:

djsmith74 said:

Some amazing shots there considering they were taken through the fence! The rest of your album is just as impressive, as are your drifting and Goodwood FOS shots. How are you finding the Z5 compared to the other cameras you've used? And I assume you're using a DLSR Sigma lens via an FTZ adaptor?

Yep Z5, FTZ adaptor and the latest Contemporary version of the Sigma 100-400mm.

Slightly on the fence about it, the Z5s are my wedding cameras so that takes priority and I love them for that, but they aren't ideal for motorsport, AF just isn't quite solid enough (I've tried the Nikon 200-500mm too). Solid enough to get by with, but my hit rate is certainly down.

The main cameras previously have been the Sony a7III and the Fuji X-T2, both 'better' for motorsport with native glass than this set up but it's fairly marginal

If I was starting from scratch with an unlimited budget I'd go with a Sony a7III and Sony 100-400mm, not a cheap line up for a hobby though considering I'm lucky to get to 3 or 4 events a year, they just happen to have all come within a month this year!

Thanks for the feedback. It’s interesting to hear you say that the X-T2 is marginally better than the Z5 for motorsport. I’m still using my Olympus EM5 Mk1 and am debating going full frame. Would you say that the Z5 is better all round than the A7? I guess it depends on lens range & availability. Apologies for the thread derail.

[ch37]

djsmith74 said:

Thanks for the feedback. It’s interesting to hear you say that the X-T2 is marginally better than the Z5 for motorsport. I’m still using my Olympus EM5 Mk1 and am debating going full frame. Would you say that the Z5 is better all round than the A7? I guess it depends on lens range & availability. Apologies for the thread derail.

I think it's only behind the Fuji because the native telephoto options just aren't there right now.

The original a7? The Z5 is miles ahead of that (and the a7II), I'd put the Z5 bang in the middle between the a7RII and a7III in terms of speed and all round ability.

The Nikon Z system is still pretty basic unless you're willing to use the FTZ adaptor, the Sony system is certainly more rounded and has excellent third party lenses from the likes of Tamron and Sigma now too which are far more affordable than the Sony glass. But you'd really need an a7III (a7RII at a push) to make the most of it.

Depends on budget I guess but I needed two identical bodies with dual card slots which removed the older Sony's, and the total price difference between the a7III and Z5 was fairly substantial taking that into account. If I didn't need multiple cameras for work I'd have one a7III in a heartbeat.

[djsmith74]

ch37 said:

djsmith74 said:

Thanks for the feedback. It’s interesting to hear you say that the X-T2 is marginally better than the Z5 for motorsport. I’m still using my Olympus EM5 Mk1 and am debating going full frame. Would you say that the Z5 is better all round than the A7? I guess it depends on lens range & availability. Apologies for the thread derail.

I think it's only behind the Fuji because the native telephoto options just aren't there right now.

The original a7? The Z5 is miles ahead of that (and the a7II), I'd put the Z5 bang in the middle between the a7RII and a7III in terms of speed and all round ability.

The Nikon Z system is still pretty basic unless you're willing to use the FTZ adaptor, the Sony system is certainly more rounded and has excellent third party lenses from the likes of Tamron and Sigma now too which are far more affordable than the Sony glass. But you'd really need an a7III (a7RII at a push) to make the most of it.

Depends on budget I guess but I needed two identical bodies with dual card slots which removed the older Sony's, and the total price difference between the a7III and Z5 was fairly substantial taking that into account. If I didn't need multiple cameras for work I'd have one a7III in a heartbeat.

Apologies, I did mean the A7iii. Many thanks for the insight and opinions - much appreciated. I’ll stop asking questions now and let the thread go back to car pictures!

[AmosMoses]

A few from Mopar Euro Nats at the weekend, shooting all the way down at 1/60 for these.

[8bit]

Posted this on the drone pics thread but I guess it's applicable here too First attempt shooting a car with my Mini 2:

DJI_0057 by Niall Porter Photography, on Flickr

DJI_0058 by Niall Porter Photography, on Flickr

DJI_0062 by Niall Porter Photography, on Flickr

DJI_0074-HDR by Niall Porter Photography, on Flickr

DJI_0087-HDR by Niall Porter Photography, on Flickr

DJI_0099-HDR by Niall Porter Photography, on Flickr

DJI_0110-HDR by Niall Porter Photography, on Flickr

[realjv]

Porsche 911 GT3RS by realjv, on Flickr

On display at the Brands Hatch GT World Challenge race yesterday.

Edited by realjv on Monday 30th August 17:02

[JustGREENI]

Some from Curborough, today.

Edited by JustGREENI on Monday 30th August 17:47

[Craikeybaby]

A couple from a recent trip to the Elan Valley

MR2 and BMW Z4 on the Dam by Lewis Craik, on Flickr

MR2 on the Mountain Road by Lewis Craik, on Flickr

[8bit]

[McAndy]

8bit said:

Excellent Cossie photos

Churchill Dog said:

Oooh, yes!

[8bit]

McAndy said:

8bit said:

Excellent Cossie photos

Churchill Dog said:

Oooh, yes!

Haha, thanks!

[bolidemichael]

I captured the obsidian black of my S211 through the polarised lenses of my ray bans

[Dodd90]

8bit said:

That 3rd photo! YES