Motorsport
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RogerThat99
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I used to use the 5100 for motorsports photography. It worked well. Some may feel differently, but a good place to start is to use the Shutter Priority mode. Set the shutter speed as fast as you can (assuming you are in full light), use the continuous tracking auto focus with a single spot focus. Take some practice shots, then start playing with slower shutter speeds. Once you have that down, you can start practicing panning shots (this will take some time and practice).
It is important to take some practice shots and check them prior to use. Depending on the f speed of your lens, the pictures can turn out dark when using a fast shutter speed with a slower lens. If this is the case, you can experiement turning up the ISO.
I hope that helps. Like I said, someone may have other suggestions.
It is important to take some practice shots and check them prior to use. Depending on the f speed of your lens, the pictures can turn out dark when using a fast shutter speed with a slower lens. If this is the case, you can experiement turning up the ISO.
I hope that helps. Like I said, someone may have other suggestions.
RogerThat99
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Some of these pictures where taken with a D5100 and some with a D600.
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I've been playing around with the camera on the shutter mode. I started off with it on sports mode which takes a good picture but doesn't give the sense of movement if you know what I mean. Think the shutter speed is that fast it gives the cars the stand still affect. Here are a few pictures I took at the weekend.
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RogerThat99
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Yes a fast shutter speed will Stop the action. The sports mode doesn't usually do a good job on high speed motorsports.
If you want more of a sense of speed in your pictures you will need to develope your technique for panning. Panning gives you the sense of speed, but takes some practice.
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If you want more of a sense of speed in your pictures you will need to develope your technique for panning. Panning gives you the sense of speed, but takes some practice.
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SkvLTD
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Shoot manual, play w/ settings to see what works for you best. Get 70-300 VR or better if budget allows.
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SamRothstein
Senior Member
I've used my D5100 to do some NASCAR stuff. I didn't have any prior experience doing motorsport/panning shots, and it turned out rather well for a first timer. I second the advice to use Shutter Priority and start off with a decent fast speed, then slowly start slowing it down. I used my Sigma 18-200mm lens, and was standing in the infield/pit area of an oval track.
Some examples here: Nascar - a set on Flickr
Some examples here: Nascar - a set on Flickr
southwestsam
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I'd second that. Especially on a DX sensor it gives great reach. Bear in mind where you will be taking photos from when planning lenses - I went to the motogp at Silverstone this year and I would have happily used more than 300mm if it were available to me. Some circuits/events will allow you to get much closer to the action though.