I've been playing with my recent purchase for a month or so now and have only really shot my sons/family..... which with the speed my sons shift, as they don't sit still for 2 secs, often doesn't yield good results.

So, I heard there was something going on at Llandow race track, so I poped down....

The Track session was bare, but there was a Karting meet (Stars of tomorrow - or something like that)...

I was struggling in the beginning to get anything in focus..... I found that my focal point was beyond the subject........

I also found later in the day that as I started to adopt the 'panning' approach, some of the pictures turned out a little better than 'standing still'

But anyway.... heres a few......... appreciate any feedback !!

400d Canon 70-300mm IS



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3169.jpg

Last minute prep talk
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3171.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3191.jpg

Luckily I don't think these services were required on the day
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3203.jpg

Fathers just don't get a day off !!
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3204.jpg

I liked this for the fact that it looks like the 2 guys with 'matching helmets' are homing in !
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3239.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3282.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3286.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3294.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3355.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3371.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3358.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3223.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3136.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3413.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/pitaylor/28th%20June%20Llandow/IMG_3416.jpg

what focus mode were you using, if it was the one shot mode (cant remember name) that is whay your focus point is behind the karts. if you use AI servo, the focus will keep up with the kart and you will always be in focus.

but still good for first attempts.

HTH
Scott.

Hi Scott

Yeah it was 'One shot' and not AI Servo.... I was also using AF, but changed later to manual focus...... in an attempt to set my focal point on (for example the apex) and try and catch the action at that point.....

thanks for the feedback

Cheers

Phil

thought so,

so if you set your focus to AI servo, and put your focus point as the middle one, you will always be foccused on your subject, even it moves towards/away from you.

HTH
Scott.

Use AI Servo mode for action shots. Don't necessarily always restrict yourself to the central focus point, but you have to track the car with the focus point you choose.

Shutter priority mode is often the best one to use (unless you want to use manual)

If your lens isn't the fastest in focussing, switching to manual and pre-focussing will help.

Thanks for the feedback....

SO i think I can safely say that AI Servo and Tv is the way to go for the moment...... :notworthy

I have the canon 70-300mm is........ with the likes of the karts driving straight at me ........ will the focusing be quick enough ?

Or is it best used for 'panning' shots..... many thanks !!

Phil
(at the bottom of a VERY steep learning curve and finding it slippery !!)

Yes, AI Servo and Tv is the way to go. Speed you set the shutter to depends on the speed of the vehicle and the type of shot you want. Basically fast enough to retain sharpness, slow enough to blur wheels and so on.

I normally pick up focus early and track the car until point of shutter shoot. You'll need to review the shots to find out the speed limitations of your lens.

You may find it best to switch off IS to pan mode or off altogether. Experiment and work out what you like.