DSLR Tips: How to blur action shots for a feeling of speed

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[bmxbarn15]

Is that picture of the race car at brands hatch?

[cameralabs]

@bmxbarn15 It was taken a long time ago, but yes, I believe it was Brands Hatch.

[rgp2130]

@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.

[cameralabs]

@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]

@rgp2130 PPS - the cheapest lens with a small f-number is the 50mm f1.8.

[rgp2130]

@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.

[cameralabs]

@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,

[redlights9991]

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.

[cameralabs]

@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! 

[L3ON360Z]

@papalof Safety

[burubura]

great vid

[MadStylezuk]

@ 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

[papalof]

@cameralabs 1/4000 can freeze my fart !!!

[iSOBigD]

@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.

[aronchas]

this is a classic workshop from dslr tips, have helped me alot!