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raff18 · Jul 31, 2004, 2:08 AM

An amazing sport to shoot.

Any comments much appreciated.

Thank you.

raff18 · Jul 31, 2004, 2:52 AM

To the mod-The image was fine when previewed and posted, where has it gone?

raff18 · Jul 31, 2004, 4:16 AM

Seems to be working now

Maris · Sep 28, 2004, 1:09 PM

Nice pic, what camera do you use ? I need to upgrade mine to take nice close shots.

Thinking about a dslr but they are expensive !

http://www.cjmx.co.uk

raff18 · Sep 28, 2004, 2:34 PM

Thank Maris,

These shots where taken using my D2H set up with the Sigma 50-500, seems a great combo for motocross.

Take its easy

Raff:-)

Mealers · Sep 29, 2004, 3:06 PM

Nice shot Raff!
Where was the event? I've never tryed shooting motox before but i feel like giving it a go. A friend of mine says the last one of the season is on the 17 Oct at Landrake(nr Plymouth). Got any tips?
Think this date clashes with British surf champs too. :roll:

raff18 · Sep 30, 2004, 6:37 AM

The event was the British championship at Great Torrington Devon.

I spoke honestly with thetrack secretery and gained trackside access. I raced motocross myself so I have a good idea of where the peak action would be, generally whoops sections, long jumps,fast straights leading into tight corners and the final lap tend give great action pics.

Hope this helps

Raff

Mealers · Sep 30, 2004, 2:57 PM

Thanks for the help, one more thing though. What was the exif on the last shot? Reason i ask is i've never panned any shots before.
Thanks again
Mealers

raff18 · Sep 30, 2004, 4:49 PM

This shot was taken using the50-500 at 50mm, 1-200th/f4, ISO 200, metering mode-centre weighted. I was probably 8/9ft from the subject.

You have to have lots of faith with the riders and sometimes position yourself in dangerous places, try not to break to riders view of what lies ahead on the track.

Gonna post a couple of surfing pics, should be your cuppa tea.

Take it easy

Raff

Jul 31, 2004, 2:08 AM	#1
raff18 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 38	An amazing sport to shoot. Any comments much appreciated. Thank you. Attached Images

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raff18 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 38	The event was the British championship at Great Torrington Devon. I spoke honestly with thetrack secretery and gained trackside access. I raced motocross myself so I have a good idea of where the peak action would be, generally whoops sections, long jumps,fast straights leading into tight corners and the final lap tend give great action pics. Hope this helps Raff Attached Images

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Jul 31, 2004, 2:52 AM	#2
raff18 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 38	To the mod-The image was fine when previewed and posted, where has it gone?

Jul 31, 2004, 4:16 AM	#3
raff18 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 38	Seems to be working now

Sep 28, 2004, 1:09 PM	#4
Maris Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2	Nice pic, what camera do you use ? I need to upgrade mine to take nice close shots. Thinking about a dslr but they are expensive ! http://www.cjmx.co.uk

Sep 28, 2004, 2:34 PM	#5
raff18 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 38	Thank Maris, These shots where taken using my D2H set up with the Sigma 50-500, seems a great combo for motocross. Take its easy Raff:-)

Sep 29, 2004, 3:06 PM	#6
Mealers Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 169	Nice shot Raff! Where was the event? I've never tryed shooting motox before but i feel like giving it a go. A friend of mine says the last one of the season is on the 17 Oct at Landrake(nr Plymouth). Got any tips? Think this date clashes with British surf champs too. :roll:

Sep 30, 2004, 2:57 PM	#8
Mealers Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 169	Thanks for the help, one more thing though. What was the exif on the last shot? Reason i ask is i've never panned any shots before. Thanks again Mealers

Sep 30, 2004, 4:49 PM	#9
raff18 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 38	This shot was taken using the50-500 at 50mm, 1-200th/f4, ISO 200, metering mode-centre weighted. I was probably 8/9ft from the subject. You have to have lots of faith with the riders and sometimes position yourself in dangerous places, try not to break to riders view of what lies ahead on the track. Gonna post a couple of surfing pics, should be your cuppa tea. Take it easy Raff