Slow shutter speed shots-HELP!

[dcmax]

PS is this the sort of thing you mean.. I think the trip is to pan in hand with the car before the shutter is released and follow the car then hit the shutter whilst your matching the cars speed, following through all the way..

[AndyJ]

Yeah that's it exactly Danny.

[Guest]

I use the panning with the car technique a lot, its not easy to get right, but can give a good sense of movement, Its not really relavent to my overexposure problem though.
Here is a pic of a Scooby WRC, The shutter speed is slow enough to give movement to the wheels, and panning the camera has slightly blurred the surroundings but kept the target sharp(ish). you can see that it was a very overcast day so OE was not a problem.

[AndyJ]

It's a great piccy that one. No Evo's that day then? Pfft.

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[dcmax]

Either ND filters to soak up some of that extra light you dont need..(though Im not sure you should need them)or just knock the exposure down in the camera by one or two thirds... what shutter speed are you talking about Alvin and are you using spot focus.. Thats a lovely shot..

Danny

[Guest]

Danny perhaps you could explain what you mean by knocking the exposure down in thirds. Im trying to use speeds of 1/125th or less. F stop range on my camera is 2.8 to 9.

[Guest]

Here is another example that has worked quite well because its overcast, you can still see some signs of overexposure on the side of the car though!

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Surely you guys must get a buzz when you manage to get a great shot. I cant see the point in just snapping a load of crap photos knowing you can turn them into something great on your PC (dont get me wrong, I have taken a LOT of crap photos) I think manipulating photographs on a pc is almost a completely seperate hobby from actual photography where its down to skill, patience and judgement (and a bit of luck)


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Oh no I mean taking a good photo and finishing it off, usually I just tweak the colours and crop it a little if need be, usually a crap photo stays a crap photo.

[dcmax]

Im talking ablout using the exposure compensation button on the camera,try minus a third or -0.33 on an overcast day (if its harsh sun you could try - 2/3 rds ).. In your case using exposure bracketing is out of the qustion as your one good photo in the bracket of three may be the one where the car has passed ideal spot.

Danny

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