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 01/21/2009 11:29:20 AM · #1
Hi, A friend is asking me to take some pictures of his car. I know it's something basic for most of you... but I'd like to know how to take some photos of a moving car, leaving the car really sharp and the background blurry to emphasize the movement (details on ISO, aperture, shutter speed and any other tip will be very helpful). I also would like to know your ideas of good car photos, cropping options, point of view... Thanks a lot.
 01/21/2009 12:14:58 PM · #2
help?? anyone???
 01/21/2009 12:28:25 PM · #3
There is no magic combination of iso, shutter speed and aperture. Those variables are all dependant on the available light conditions at the time. Do some test shots to determine what shutter speed gives you you're desired amount of blur, start at around 1/15 and go up or down from. Once you know your shutter speed you can determine the iso and aperture from there. Also, practice your panning movement so that you can do reasonable job of keeping the car sharp. Don't be afraid to experiment with a little blur in the car, just not much you make the viewer dizzy.

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 01/21/2009 12:36:53 PM · #4
ummm well if you want to blur everything and keep the car in focus you should have him drive by you and take a pic. More specifically plan where you want him to end up in the surroundings and focus for that spot. Turn your autofocus off and have him back up and drive at a decent sspeed towards your desired mark. You then need to track him in your view finder so that your camera is still panning WHILE you take the shot. Press the shutter while panning while you are panning
and you should get something. However sometimes it really is simpler to photoshop that if you know how to use layer masks and such.

As far as ISO keep it as low as possible unless you need a faster shutter speed. In pretty much all cases that's true anyways. Aperature is taste but an 5.6 to maybe 8 should get the car in full focus. Here is a forum I'm a member of that has pictures of everyones cars. There are some simple shots and cool ones to get you some ideas.

Linky
 01/21/2009 12:45:35 PM · #5
That's why I love this page, the community always supports...Thanks a lot!!
 01/21/2009 04:27:27 PM · #6
Originally posted by pekesty:
There is no magic combination of iso, shutter speed and aperture. Those variables are all dependant on the available light conditions at the time. Do some test shots to determine what shutter speed gives you you're desired amount of blur, start at around 1/15 and go up or down from. Once you know your shutter speed you can determine the iso and aperture from there. Also, practice your panning movement so that you can do reasonable job of keeping the car sharp. Don't be afraid to experiment with a little blur in the car, just not much you make the viewer dizzy.


pekesty, it's funny you'd post in this thread, because the second I read the title of the thread I went straight to my favorite photographers to find "that guy that did the amazing car photos from this summer's side challenge."

slevin, check out pekesty's profile, and listen to whatever he tells you, heh.
 01/21/2009 04:45:11 PM · #7
one way to get a really good shot is to take a dual moving shot where you are in one car and the car being photographed is overtaking you. take this at about 70mphish and you get a really good blur. obvisously the faster you drive the more blur you get. //i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/kemmish100/exmouth%20jan%2009/5a4e301b.jpg

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 01/21/2009 06:05:15 PM · #8
Originally posted by db82:
one way to get a really good shot is to take a dual moving shot where you are in one car and the car being photographed is overtaking you. take this at about 70mphish and you get a really good blur. obvisously the faster you drive the more blur you get. //i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/kemmish100/exmouth%20jan%2009/5a4e301b.jpg


aliqui believe me...i'm already checking it out.

pekesty, impressive collection of car photos you have.

thanks everyone the advices are really helpful!

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