i have an Canon EOS 30D and i would like to know how i can get my settings up on the Big Screen rather than looking at the top Right in the Small LCD Screen ? Also how do i get the Vire Finder up on the big screen? sorry am new to this
@cameralabs Hello, thanks for your quick responses, I would like to know, is a shutter speed of 1/4000 quite sufficient to slow down moving objects, especially for a novice like me and what lens would you recommend for a lower F number. Thanks.
@rgp2130 Please read my guide at cameralabs . com - go to the lenses section and click on recommended Canon lenses - that should help you! PS -1/4000 should be fast enough to freeze almost any action!
@cameralabs Hello, thank you for your tip. I only have a maximum ISO setting of 6400 and I will try and see what I can manage with that, however, should I want to change lenses to no just achieve the effect I spoke of earlier but a few other combinations, could you please recommend a Canon lens which has a better shutter speed and a lower F number, or anything else that I can use. I currently use the EF-S 18-55mm lens which is standard. Many thanks.
Gordon ! YOUR AWESOME ! Great work . I notice that most of your work is on your website and not on youtube. I think you should post more videos on youtube as most of us spend our time here . :)
@cameralabs hi there thank for your videos, it has helped me a great deal, I have one question, with my camera in manual I try to change shutter speed to a higher setting to compensate for the movement of an object, however I am finding that this results in a darker picture when I preview on the screen, when I try to compensate for this by changing the F number, I am not able to have the desired effect as the picture is still a bit dark, can you please help me, thanks.
@rgp2130 If you need a certain shutter speed to freeze action and you cant make your f number any smaller to bring in more light, you will need to either illuminate the subject with more light, or increase your ISO sensitivity,
@rgp2130 It all depends on what you do, but when I do macro photography, for example, I actually put a flashlight on the bug so I can use a high enough shutter speed to get a clear shot if the insect is moving. (Because is I used a high ISO, small details wouldn't look as good) You can improvise as you go.
@bpbduncan I recommend everyone leaves their camera on auto so it's ready for spontaneous shots. If you've been adjusting the settings for a certain effect it's easy to forget to change them back and then the camera isn't ready for a quick shot. I've seen lots of people miss shots becuase of this.
Outstanding, I've been watching your DSLR tips with my handy dandy notebook and pen in hand. In a matter of an hour you literally made me 10x the photographer. Thank you so much!
@helladatguy You're very welcome! Don't forget there's loads more information at my sites and you can support me by shopping - for anything! - at the partner stores page of dslrtips . com and cameralabs . com!
Hi! Could you make a video shoeing how to use an external flash?? I have problems with that and probably I'm not the only one, great videos by the way. Really nice review on the nikon 16-85.
@adiosk8erxxx I love them, although theyre technically better-known as mirrorless ILCs. I've reviewed almost all of them at cameralabs . com! Check them out!
i am preetty new and had been using a point and shoot camera earlier.. but as i am growing up and am going into college... i am thinking of buying a relatively good but cheap dslr camera.... i have come across canon eos 1000d... and find it pretty good... but i have one querry... can i use dslr(s) to record hd videos also.. like nikon d3000 or canon eos 1000d.... fits into my budget...
I´m a totally new beginner, just 2 months ago i bought my first EOS, and thanks too you i allready am able too take cool pic trough these easy/well explained lessons, someone abowe here thought that you should teach in a collage or university, i agree, you got such a calm and relaxing way too teach/explan, once again TKS..
do you hold the shutter release button while moving your camera, or just press it 1 time , or does it matter? I'm still confused of when and how u press the button :(
hi i am gonna be shooting soccer in a few weeks my first time, can u pls give me some adivse, like wht mode should i be in A or SP. i would like to knw if in A mode wht is the best F# to be in and if in SP mode wht speed should i be in to freeze the moment and have the background blured. any advice will be helpfull. thax
I'm a total beginner and I have just placed an order for the Canon eos 550D. And my goal is to both take stunning stillphotographys and make wonderful shortfilms. My question(s) is this: When capturing video with a DSLR I guess the shutter is open for the entire time capturing video, correct? And if so, can I change the aperture (DOF) live while filming by twisting the lens or must I do it by changing it in the menus?
Thanks for that i love going to races and ive just got a nikon d3000 and i love it, is it possible if you could do a video on the best set up for landscape pictures. Thanks
Gordon you should be a Lecturer/Teacher in a College or University, teaching Photography. Your very simple way of explaining everything is so easy to understand and follow.
Thank you so much for all the videos. They're very helpful for us beginners.
@redlights9991 You're very welcome! Don't forget there's loads more information at my sites and you can support me by shopping - for anything! - at the partner stores page of dslrtips . com and cameralabs . com!
@trinhk : You could use manual focus or use AI Servo.
Having the shutter release button halfway down with the last mentioned AF mode gives your camera the ability to change focus continuously (as long as you keep your shutter release button halfway pressed down).
Slightly related question: does the individual camera or the focusing speed (AC motor vs. USM) have a greater effect on the AF Servo mode when photographing a moving subject? I have a Rebel Xti and I want to photograph bicycle races this summer.
mr. gordon sir, what's your opinion regarding the usage of continuous shooting. to you, is it better to use it, or to take one shot but with great results?
Nice vid. In Shutter Priority, how should I set my ISO, white balance, AF area mode and in-camera metering (matrix, center weighted or spot) when taking action shots or racing shots?
this video was so great. i love it. im planning to buy nikon d5000. and it is my first dslr camera.. do you think this camera will suit to me? thanks and godbless you.
Thankyou so much. This was so much help, I've been sick all week and havent been able to attend my photography classes at all. This has helped me a load in keeping up with the class as they move on.
My goal here is for people to take correctly exposed pictures and to have their cameras ready for action should an opportunity arise. I know too many people who leave their cameras in manual, then miss an opportunity as a consequence - that's why I always advise reverting to an auto mode just in case.
haha how many times are you going to have to tell everybody why to put it back in Automatic. You are right. Sometimes stuff happens too quickly and you wanna make sure you atleast get one shot before u lose your chance. If your cameras on 60 second exposure u really wont get a chance to snap anything in manual mode. Anyway thanks a lot for these videos they help a lot!
@cameralabs It could sound dumb, but it's actually a very good piece of advice. Nobody told me that and I had to learn it by myself: b/w, over or underexposed, absurde shutter speeds, weird iso values, are all things that happened to me after I was experimenting and forgot to reset my camera to auto/normal values.
@cameralabs thx so much for ur easy to use instructions I bought this camera a couple of yrs ago for my girlfriend & we never use it to its full ability other than just snaping pics. Then we started going to Barrel racing with our friends that have horses & they wanted some good shots the first wknd was horrible but this wknd the pics were great after looking at ur blured action photo video & some guy asked if I could send some shots to his email for the small town local newspaper Thx again!!!
@cameralabs thx so much for ur easy to use instructions I bought this camera a couple of yrs ago for my girlfriend & we never use it to its full ability other than just snaping pics. Then we started going to Barrel racing with our friends that have horses & they wanted some good shots the first wknd was horrible but this wknd the pics were great after looking at ur blured action photo video & some guy asked if I could send some shots to his email for the small town local newspaper Thx again!!!
Thanks I can't wait to try this! I just got my first DSLR the Sony A550 and it's features are awesome! Have seen shots like this and wondered how they were done, thanks cameralabs :-)
In the video, you initially turned the shutter speed to 1/60. At the end, it was at 1/4. Do you really use that slow of a shutter speed (1/4) to take these photos? Or was that just a different cut of video? I'm a beginner. Sorry if this is a dumb question.
It depends on the magnification of the lens, the distance to the subject and the speed at which you pan the camera! You simply have to experiment with different shutter speeds until you get the desired effect - there's no fixed setting which will work for all situations.
Me too, I can feel the excitement of anticipation. I can't wait. I'm getting the Canon EOS 500D T1i, since i'm going to be new in the photography scene.
this is a great tut. any how can you give some more point? like should my camera be on auto or manual focus, snap or continuous shot. i've been trying to take the some pic of moving object but to no avail and i follow all the step at your website.
it'sm ore of a joke.. I have no clue. i think you may need to run backwards or something, the pentax ad with the car in focus and the background was blurred was done with the camera on a tripod attached ot the car and the car getting pushed.
Hey Gordon if I use the Canon EOS 40D or Nikon D90 do I need to change the AF Drive like use the AF Servo or AF Continuous especially get moving subject like the video above, Is that necessary to use the highest speed of burst mode ?
Depends on the subject - I didn't need to here. By the way, I have limited time to reply on youtube, so for more detailed discussions, please post any questions on the forums at cameralabs . com.
thanks-I tried this technique and after obout 200 pictures of bikers during poker run in KEY WEST -it works perfectly, you just must be very quick -sorry for my anglish I am not an americano
I did a photo shoot with skatboarders and I tried this technique and wow. It turned out horrible. I was getting perfect mid air shots with fast shutter speed. Just goes to show it's not for every type of photo
Like all things, it does take practice! And most professionals would take lots of photos and may only get a few keepers. That's the beauty of digital. Keep snapping and only keep the ones you like.
Thats a great video! I'll be doing a photography session tonight of my car clubs motors and hopefully i'll be able to get a shot like you've just done.
Brilliant.I have read lots of photography books and never really understood them;These videos are incredibly easy and useful - I'm already taking much improved pictures AND using Aperture Priority and using my F 2.8 lens to its full extent.Thanks Gordon and Cameralabs
Hi, I thank-you for the great video's ive just purchased the Olympus E410, For as I am a beginner to D-SLR'S As I just used to shoot with a compact camera, would you recommend the Olympus E410?
It's just a good habit to leave your camera in fully auto so it's ready for action if you suddenly spot an opportunity. Also if you'd been using unusual settings before, they're probably not ideal for normal shots afterwards.
great vid
burubura 16 hours ago
@ cameralabs
i have an Canon EOS 30D and i would like to know how i can get my settings up on the Big Screen rather than looking at the top Right in the Small LCD Screen ? Also how do i get the Vire Finder up on the big screen? sorry am new to this
MadStylezuk 3 weeks ago
Is that picture of the race car at brands hatch?
bmxbarn15 3 weeks ago
@bmxbarn15 It was taken a long time ago, but yes, I believe it was Brands Hatch.
cameralabs 3 weeks ago
this is a classic workshop from dslr tips, have helped me alot!
aronchas 1 month ago
@cameralabs Hello, thanks for your quick responses, I would like to know, is a shutter speed of 1/4000 quite sufficient to slow down moving objects, especially for a novice like me and what lens would you recommend for a lower F number. Thanks.
rgp2130 1 month ago
@rgp2130 Please read my guide at cameralabs . com - go to the lenses section and click on recommended Canon lenses - that should help you! PS -1/4000 should be fast enough to freeze almost any action!
cameralabs 1 month ago
@cameralabs 1/4000 can freeze my fart !!!
papalof 1 month ago
@rgp2130 PPS - the cheapest lens with a small f-number is the 50mm f1.8.
cameralabs 1 month ago
@cameralabs Hello, thank you for your tip. I only have a maximum ISO setting of 6400 and I will try and see what I can manage with that, however, should I want to change lenses to no just achieve the effect I spoke of earlier but a few other combinations, could you please recommend a Canon lens which has a better shutter speed and a lower F number, or anything else that I can use. I currently use the EF-S 18-55mm lens which is standard. Many thanks.
rgp2130 1 month ago
Gordon ! YOUR AWESOME ! Great work . I notice that most of your work is on your website and not on youtube. I think you should post more videos on youtube as most of us spend our time here . :)
imranidz 1 month ago
@imranidz Ah but I spend most of my time on my website, so if you want to see all my latest reviews and tutorials, that's where you'll need to go!
cameralabs 1 month ago
@cameralabs hi there thank for your videos, it has helped me a great deal, I have one question, with my camera in manual I try to change shutter speed to a higher setting to compensate for the movement of an object, however I am finding that this results in a darker picture when I preview on the screen, when I try to compensate for this by changing the F number, I am not able to have the desired effect as the picture is still a bit dark, can you please help me, thanks.
rgp2130 1 month ago
@rgp2130 If you need a certain shutter speed to freeze action and you cant make your f number any smaller to bring in more light, you will need to either illuminate the subject with more light, or increase your ISO sensitivity,
cameralabs 1 month ago
@rgp2130 It all depends on what you do, but when I do macro photography, for example, I actually put a flashlight on the bug so I can use a high enough shutter speed to get a clear shot if the insect is moving. (Because is I used a high ISO, small details wouldn't look as good) You can improvise as you go.
iSOBigD 1 month ago
Hmmm, telling people to go back to Auto mode. Not really a good way to learn.
bpbduncan 1 month ago
@bpbduncan I recommend everyone leaves their camera on auto so it's ready for spontaneous shots. If you've been adjusting the settings for a certain effect it's easy to forget to change them back and then the camera isn't ready for a quick shot. I've seen lots of people miss shots becuase of this.
cameralabs 1 month ago
Outstanding, I've been watching your DSLR tips with my handy dandy notebook and pen in hand. In a matter of an hour you literally made me 10x the photographer. Thank you so much!
helladatguy 1 month ago
@helladatguy You're very welcome! Don't forget there's loads more information at my sites and you can support me by shopping - for anything! - at the partner stores page of dslrtips . com and cameralabs . com!
cameralabs 1 month ago
Hi! Could you make a video shoeing how to use an external flash?? I have problems with that and probably I'm not the only one, great videos by the way. Really nice review on the nikon 16-85.
Aleksandaryt 1 month ago
@Aleksandaryt I'm planning some flash articles at cameralabs . com soon...
cameralabs 1 month ago
@cameralabs Thx!
Aleksandaryt 1 month ago
Gordon, privately you shoot Canon?
prchise 1 month ago
Hey super curious, have you begun to experiment with mirror-less dslrs yet? i'm looking into buying one soon.
adiosk8erxxx 2 months ago
@adiosk8erxxx I love them, although theyre technically better-known as mirrorless ILCs. I've reviewed almost all of them at cameralabs . com! Check them out!
cameralabs 2 months ago
Why would anyone dislike this video, it's very selflessly insightful? Oh wait, there are sad people out there too.
Kakenyi 2 months ago
veryyyyy nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
TheMcAlegrado 3 months ago
Phenomenal videos! Not to long and just the right amount of info and comparisons. I just bought a dslr and had no idea how to use it. Thank you!!!
KingBALTIMORE1 4 months ago
SHould MF or AF be used?
xxcrystalpcxx 5 months ago
hey...
i am preetty new and had been using a point and shoot camera earlier.. but as i am growing up and am going into college... i am thinking of buying a relatively good but cheap dslr camera.... i have come across canon eos 1000d... and find it pretty good... but i have one querry... can i use dslr(s) to record hd videos also.. like nikon d3000 or canon eos 1000d.... fits into my budget...
a reply would be appreciated..!!!!
thanks..
9322002898 6 months ago
carlube <3
NinetyFivePK 6 months ago
thanks for the tips!!! really helpful!! -- from the PHILIPPINES....
raferalstoncruz 6 months ago
Check My Page for some photos like this
JoeHoldenPhotography 6 months ago
That looks so sick!
AustinsBroadcast 6 months ago
you are a good photographer
Mrawesomeball 7 months ago
Thank you so much.
I´m a totally new beginner, just 2 months ago i bought my first EOS, and thanks too you i allready am able too take cool pic trough these easy/well explained lessons, someone abowe here thought that you should teach in a collage or university, i agree, you got such a calm and relaxing way too teach/explan, once again TKS..
jandriasbedbad 8 months ago
great explanation.. !!
nikhilgotan 8 months ago
Carlube? wtf?
Nejra 9 months ago
Thanks for the very useful tips!
JI001002 9 months ago
ABOSULUTLY AMAZING VIDEO I FINALLY GET HOW TO BLUR THE BACKGROUND
haydon106 10 months ago
did anyone else get the flying mexican Superman as and ad?
Str8Bmxin 10 months ago
do you hold the shutter release button while moving your camera, or just press it 1 time , or does it matter? I'm still confused of when and how u press the button :(
tae9x 10 months ago
Fellow beginner here. Tried it and got some pretty good shots. I imagine race cars are harder to follow that ordinary road cars.
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hi i am gonna be shooting soccer in a few weeks my first time, can u pls give me some adivse, like wht mode should i be in A or SP. i would like to knw if in A mode wht is the best F# to be in and if in SP mode wht speed should i be in to freeze the moment and have the background blured. any advice will be helpfull. thax
bindazzone 1 year ago
Hi Gordon you are AWESOME!!! God bless you!
shikabu16 1 year ago
what focus do you use on moving subject?tnx
playboy2577 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your crystal clear explanations!
jaeleejd 1 year ago
I'm a total beginner and I have just placed an order for the Canon eos 550D. And my goal is to both take stunning stillphotographys and make wonderful shortfilms. My question(s) is this: When capturing video with a DSLR I guess the shutter is open for the entire time capturing video, correct? And if so, can I change the aperture (DOF) live while filming by twisting the lens or must I do it by changing it in the menus?
Pinocheck 1 year ago
Donnington Park.
haz4510 1 year ago
@haz4510 Actually this was taken at Brands Hatch, but Donnington would be great too.
cameralabs 1 year ago 6
OMG I love the last photo where the background is blur while the subject is being focused but how do u go about doing that?Can my eos500d do that?
BIYAO3 1 year ago
@BIYAO3 It can indeed since mine is a 450D. Takes a lot of practice though.
infringementMAN 11 months ago
Good stuff. Do you use a DSLR to film your video's?
Omega350ss 1 year ago
@Omega350ss Not these ones - I used an old camcorder. But I've started using DSLRs to film my latest reviews.
cameralabs 1 year ago
I think your tutorials are gonna help me , for real , when im getting my eos 1000d for the beginning by the end of this month :)
THANKS A LOT
xXDarKCreatureXx 1 year ago
Thanks for that i love going to races and ive just got a nikon d3000 and i love it, is it possible if you could do a video on the best set up for landscape pictures. Thanks
MrXBOXmodzZ 1 year ago
Gordon you should be a Lecturer/Teacher in a College or University, teaching Photography. Your very simple way of explaining everything is so easy to understand and follow.
Thank you so much for all the videos. They're very helpful for us beginners.
redlights9991 1 year ago 53
@redlights9991 You're very welcome! Don't forget there's loads more information at my sites and you can support me by shopping - for anything! - at the partner stores page of dslrtips . com and cameralabs . com!
cameralabs 1 year ago 20
@redlights9991 totally agree with you! Gordon you're such a great teacher for beginners
jahMEKyyy 1 year ago
how do i take continuous shots and then add them into one picture
kickasssloth360 1 year ago
How do you focus on the subject if it is moving so fast?
trinhk 1 year ago
@trinhk : You could use manual focus or use AI Servo.
Having the shutter release button halfway down with the last mentioned AF mode gives your camera the ability to change focus continuously (as long as you keep your shutter release button halfway pressed down).
Dutch3DMaster 1 year ago
Those HI FLYING Skate Boarders cant escape me this time!!
paul3fun 1 year ago
HPI FTW :D
jollypop2008 1 year ago
great tips i've learn alot from you...i wish someday i'll be pro like you
playboy2577 1 year ago
This was an excellent tip! Worked well
miang27 1 year ago
If the distance between you can the car changes will that mess up your photo? Or is the exposure time so fast that it wouldn't matter?
Fishburn 1 year ago
i luv your vids i am a bloody beginner in DSLR-Photography with my Nikon D3000 but with ur vids i got even a bit of know how ;D
TriplesevenER 1 year ago
These videos give me the opportunity to learn how to do cool things in a matter of 5 minutes. Really are great videos, well done and thankyou!
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HOTBOY1521 1 year ago
I bought a Tamron lens 18-270mm for my Nikon D60, will that also give the same effect as that of Nikon lenses?
filipinurse1 1 year ago
how about d lens? it shloud be auto or manual? tnx
05arar 1 year ago
Why the Shutter priority setting? Why not the Manual setting? How are these settings different?
CheesyMcK 1 year ago
@CheesyMcK You don't have to use shutter priority, it's just easier... and quicker.
InfamousIronLegacy 1 year ago
haha, the new speech recognition plus subtitles somehow doesn't quite work for thie video. it gets kinda political, if you follow the subs :)
SweetSoundOfGrace 1 year ago
Slightly related question: does the individual camera or the focusing speed (AC motor vs. USM) have a greater effect on the AF Servo mode when photographing a moving subject? I have a Rebel Xti and I want to photograph bicycle races this summer.
neverhood311 1 year ago
wow really helpful!!!
wizzleaxe 1 year ago
that was great, thank you
meatpuppet76 1 year ago
mr. gordon sir, what's your opinion regarding the usage of continuous shooting. to you, is it better to use it, or to take one shot but with great results?
N6600 1 year ago
Nice vid. In Shutter Priority, how should I set my ISO, white balance, AF area mode and in-camera metering (matrix, center weighted or spot) when taking action shots or racing shots?
2007omi 1 year ago
Gordon, just wantd to say your videos are enormously helpful, and thanks very much for sharing with us.
jamesmcintoshjr 1 year ago
I managed to get a DSLR-like photo just using a standard point-and-shoot digital camera with the help of DSLR Tips..xD!
xXxmidgexXx 1 year ago
this video was so great. i love it. im planning to buy nikon d5000. and it is my first dslr camera.. do you think this camera will suit to me? thanks and godbless you.
- kit of Philippines
gandaganda26 1 year ago
Thanks man ! I really like this vid and helped me so lot with my beginning skills !!
thanks ! :D
swsthebest1994 1 year ago
hey gordon wasn't part of this from the "blur water for a dreamy effect"
AZNFlipy12 1 year ago
Ive learned something new today. Thanks a lot.
I have subscribed.
vonjose888 1 year ago
Wow, great video! You should enter your video into this contest, Ewisdomtv
susanbunch1980 1 year ago
how can i do this with digital cameras, not slr
roberto121395 1 year ago
definately looking through your videos before the final in my photography class :)
89victoria07 1 year ago 6
You're very welcome! Don't forget you can support me by shopping - for anything! - at the partner stores page of dslrtips . com and cameralabs . com!
cameralabs 1 year ago
Thankyou so much. This was so much help, I've been sick all week and havent been able to attend my photography classes at all. This has helped me a load in keeping up with the class as they move on.
89victoria07 1 year ago
Program mode... You should tell people to use Manual, you get to understand so much more about your camera and leanr what everything does
JPettsProductions 2 years ago
My goal here is for people to take correctly exposed pictures and to have their cameras ready for action should an opportunity arise. I know too many people who leave their cameras in manual, then miss an opportunity as a consequence - that's why I always advise reverting to an auto mode just in case.
cameralabs 2 years ago 44
@cameralabs
haha how many times are you going to have to tell everybody why to put it back in Automatic. You are right. Sometimes stuff happens too quickly and you wanna make sure you atleast get one shot before u lose your chance. If your cameras on 60 second exposure u really wont get a chance to snap anything in manual mode. Anyway thanks a lot for these videos they help a lot!
umrahsahab 1 year ago
@cameralabs It could sound dumb, but it's actually a very good piece of advice. Nobody told me that and I had to learn it by myself: b/w, over or underexposed, absurde shutter speeds, weird iso values, are all things that happened to me after I was experimenting and forgot to reset my camera to auto/normal values.
SwisssBolla 9 months ago
@cameralabs thx so much for ur easy to use instructions I bought this camera a couple of yrs ago for my girlfriend & we never use it to its full ability other than just snaping pics. Then we started going to Barrel racing with our friends that have horses & they wanted some good shots the first wknd was horrible but this wknd the pics were great after looking at ur blured action photo video & some guy asked if I could send some shots to his email for the small town local newspaper Thx again!!!
tiggerip2001 4 months ago
@cameralabs thx so much for ur easy to use instructions I bought this camera a couple of yrs ago for my girlfriend & we never use it to its full ability other than just snaping pics. Then we started going to Barrel racing with our friends that have horses & they wanted some good shots the first wknd was horrible but this wknd the pics were great after looking at ur blured action photo video & some guy asked if I could send some shots to his email for the small town local newspaper Thx again!!!
tiggerip2001 4 months ago
perfect.!. i love how you easily deliver the subject.
TheGh0stface 2 years ago 3
I dont have a dslr but a superzoom canon sx20is. Will these techniques work on this type of camera.
800764 2 years ago
Yes it should...
cameralabs 2 years ago
thanks for d tips.
jong24k 2 years ago
Thanks I can't wait to try this! I just got my first DSLR the Sony A550 and it's features are awesome! Have seen shots like this and wondered how they were done, thanks cameralabs :-)
LucidDreamQueen 2 years ago
Can you confirm this. If I use this technique, should I turn Vibration Reduction OFF?
googie109 2 years ago
Yes
cameralabs 2 years ago
In the video, you initially turned the shutter speed to 1/60. At the end, it was at 1/4. Do you really use that slow of a shutter speed (1/4) to take these photos? Or was that just a different cut of video? I'm a beginner. Sorry if this is a dumb question.
nicrapacz 2 years ago
It depends on the magnification of the lens, the distance to the subject and the speed at which you pan the camera! You simply have to experiment with different shutter speeds until you get the desired effect - there's no fixed setting which will work for all situations.
cameralabs 2 years ago
thanks man, really helps,
KickinSam808 2 years ago 3
I'm getting all excited here to buy a camera!
thanks a lot!
BurnYourself22 2 years ago
Me too, I can feel the excitement of anticipation. I can't wait. I'm getting the Canon EOS 500D T1i, since i'm going to be new in the photography scene.
Three3WiseMen 2 years ago
If I where you, Cowboy up to the 50D, It has twice the amount of fps 6.3 vs 3.4 and the shutter speed is 1/8000 vs 1/4000
very important for action. I had the T1i for three weeks returned it to Walmart and bought the 50D. The Kit lens is also better 28-135mm vs 18-55mm
k9forkids 2 years ago
That does indeed sound a lot better. Thanks for the good input.
Three3WiseMen 2 years ago
If you follow the subject do you still have to use such a slow shutter speed??
gemmageek 2 years ago
yes, it's the slow shutter speed which allows the background to blur
cameralabs 2 years ago
nice...thanks again GORDON
ParengRoz 2 years ago
i LOVE YOUR ACCENT. haha it's like a music to my ears : )
junniesalud08 2 years ago
yea i think he made it easy then it reli is.
i been practise this for a while now.
in the beginning isn't that easy.. u have to practise follow the object
wxcxiii 2 years ago
this is a great tut. any how can you give some more point? like should my camera be on auto or manual focus, snap or continuous shot. i've been trying to take the some pic of moving object but to no avail and i follow all the step at your website.
CejXyooj 2 years ago
Use auto focus & set the AF mode to AI Servo in order for it to maintain focus as the subject moves
omarspence 2 years ago
Was that at oulton park ?
CarpCatcher8 2 years ago
Nope, Brands Hatch.
cameralabs 2 years ago
cool thanks
Cewyyy 2 years ago
A very clear and easy to understand guide. TQ for all the tips.
nocar74 2 years ago
very helpful tips
josh2side 2 years ago 3
really interesting . brilliant
54spiritedwill54 2 years ago 2
Fantastic tip man! thxs a lot from argentina! U give begginers a chance to take great phtotos!!! thxs again :D
makarosario 2 years ago 33
Thanks for the tip, im going to Le Mans this year so this tip will come in handy.
zimmer86 2 years ago
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very easily done in photoshop afterwards.
spotgreeen 2 years ago
what do you do when the subject is coming straight towards you?? or coming out of a bend?? Please Help !!!
autograssboy 2 years ago
lol. get out of the way.
spongebens 2 years ago
lol funny!!! i dident mean it like that tho :-)
autograssboy 2 years ago
move the camera up and down?
Eagle1337 2 years ago
oh? say you are zooomed right in???
autograssboy 2 years ago
it'sm ore of a joke.. I have no clue. i think you may need to run backwards or something, the pentax ad with the car in focus and the background was blurred was done with the camera on a tripod attached ot the car and the car getting pushed.
Eagle1337 2 years ago
oh :-) i gess the only way to go is for fast sutter for action coming straght on!?
autograssboy 2 years ago
Focus on the target and rotate the camera like a dradle (dradle dradle)
I believe this will give the effect of coming out of a "portal"
Or you can use a wide aperture and a fast shutter speed. This'll blur the background, and maybe a good deal of the target.
You can also use a zoom lense to zoom in, open the shutter, zoom out close the shutter.
¯\(°-°)/¯
aggitann 2 years ago
can you make a playlist on your channel dividing the DSLR tips and other lens stuff to make it easier for us to browse your vids? thanks
vepino13 2 years ago 2
Great idea! Although you may find it easier to navigate dslrtips . com...
cameralabs 2 years ago
Thanks for the help love theese little tips, really helps out beginer photographers like myself
highlighter250 2 years ago
This is so cool!!! I'm sure it takes a bit of practice, though.
ashbobizzle 2 years ago
GREAT TUTORIAL BEST YET I FOUND ON YOUTUBE! :D Brilliant Job :D
SomeOne247 2 years ago 2
Congratulations, really nice videos!!!
Thanks for spending your time to make our life easier.
luizjruk 2 years ago
can u do it if someone is running on a track race and what shutter speed should i use??and do you focus on the subject while moving the camera??
thanks
aidid12345 3 years ago 3
1/500 f11 iso800
kd7mxi 2 years ago
Nice tutorial!i already had a succesful panning shot but this tutorial helped me more.ty
1krazypinay 3 years ago
can you do this with a nikon d40 in burst mode? i am trying get this effect with skateboarding.
turbochargedSTI06 3 years ago
You can do it with any DSLR - or in fact any camera where you can change the shutter speed - but you don't need to use a burst mode.
cameralabs 3 years ago
good stuff, thanks
eddiednd 3 years ago
this helped me soo much when i take pictures of my friends and i riding our BMX bikes with my nikon p80 Thanks!
Hondaracer464 3 years ago
really interesting . brilliant
chrishalo99 3 years ago 2
Haha you sure do emphasize returning the camera to original settings!
Great Videos!
topsyturvytown 3 years ago 3
Wow awesome stuff! Thanks!
pablolopez26 3 years ago
Hey Gordon if I use the Canon EOS 40D or Nikon D90 do I need to change the AF Drive like use the AF Servo or AF Continuous especially get moving subject like the video above, Is that necessary to use the highest speed of burst mode ?
GDfromSMSA 3 years ago
Depends on the subject - I didn't need to here. By the way, I have limited time to reply on youtube, so for more detailed discussions, please post any questions on the forums at cameralabs . com.
cameralabs 3 years ago
Amazing! =]I'm getting into photography, I plan on buying a Nikon D80, and your videos are great for beginners like me. Very easy to fallow.
I can't wait to experiment with my camera.
m3clr 3 years ago
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don't wait a go with d80. great camera !
vitacit 3 years ago
Great. Thanks for all the videos! For me as a beginner it is great to see how to do this, how to do that... Thank you!!
Marvin16x 3 years ago 5
Your tips are a lot better than looking in a book or online. Excellent! Can't wait to try these on my own
AKN74 3 years ago
tnx for the tips Gordon, I will try this on my semi-pro canon camera
parrotfishko 3 years ago
Thank you. I always wanted to try this but was confused by complicated instructions. You made it sound very easy. Thanks again
akulax2 3 years ago
thanks-I tried this technique and after obout 200 pictures of bikers during poker run in KEY WEST -it works perfectly, you just must be very quick -sorry for my anglish I am not an americano
1968brum 3 years ago
wow,
Thanks for this.You are the best
morphin1 3 years ago
Awesome tutorials gordon. I just bought a Sony Alpha 200, with 18-70, 75-300 and the Flash Gun F42AM after reading your reviews about the components.
rantmallory 3 years ago
There's always some trial and error with this kind of technique as you get used to the subject, distance and speed on that particular occassion.
cameralabs 3 years ago
I did a photo shoot with skatboarders and I tried this technique and wow. It turned out horrible. I was getting perfect mid air shots with fast shutter speed. Just goes to show it's not for every type of photo
AllAmericanGuy01 3 years ago
OUTSTANDING!!!!!! You are great!!!!!
jdlemme 3 years ago
Practice makes perfect
vittles05 3 years ago
i totally agree with zaohad 1,this is not easy at all.you need to practice a lot,out of 50 attempts i was happy with just 2 images.
al2634 3 years ago
Like all things, it does take practice! And most professionals would take lots of photos and may only get a few keepers. That's the beauty of digital. Keep snapping and only keep the ones you like.
cameralabs 3 years ago
yea man a took almost 50 pics and i only keep 2 of them a realy came out very good any ways what kind of camera you using???
1kyzya1 3 years ago
can you do a review on the fujifilm s1000fd? I am looking to buy and the DSLRs are a new kind of camera to me!!!!! Thanks!
razrv3lc 3 years ago
Do you mean the S100fd? I hope to test that in the future. You do know it's not a DSLR, don't you?
cameralabs 3 years ago
Thats a great video! I'll be doing a photography session tonight of my car clubs motors and hopefully i'll be able to get a shot like you've just done.
FubuMushu 3 years ago 2
thank you very much sir you saved me money buy not going to photogrphy clases :D
XxMFFxX 3 years ago 5
No worries - you can make it up to me by visiting the dslrtips website and checking out the support us page!
cameralabs 3 years ago
Brilliant.I have read lots of photography books and never really understood them;These videos are incredibly easy and useful - I'm already taking much improved pictures AND using Aperture Priority and using my F 2.8 lens to its full extent.Thanks Gordon and Cameralabs
bparker170 3 years ago
another great tutorial. thanks
drunkenmonkeyrage 3 years ago 2
Hi, I thank-you for the great video's ive just purchased the Olympus E410, For as I am a beginner to D-SLR'S As I just used to shoot with a compact camera, would you recommend the Olympus E410?
TheMidgitMaster 3 years ago
Well you've bought it now! But seriously, it's a great DSLR. See our fullr eview at cameralabs . com!
cameralabs 3 years ago
Thanks for this!
Why do I need to return the dial to Auto or P after I set it to Manual,Av or Tv? I dont practice this but maybe Im missing something..Thanks again.
thesandman21351 3 years ago
It's just a good habit to leave your camera in fully auto so it's ready for action if you suddenly spot an opportunity. Also if you'd been using unusual settings before, they're probably not ideal for normal shots afterwards.
cameralabs 3 years ago