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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


After a couple of weeks of just using my 1DX for "any camera could do that" stuff, I finally put it through its paces in a challenging application - cycling, specifically, a criterium.

Settings were mostly manual exposure and Case 3 for AF. All of them with 200 f/2, IS Mode 2. 10fps on my 1D3 was great because I was guaranteed to get a couple perfectly-focused frames. 12fps on the 1DX is a curse because they're almost all in focus...it's too many to choose from!

Thanks for looking. More photos here if you're interested: linky












Aug 06, 2012 at 03:59 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


Very nice cycling photos in your blog, looks like a great combo!


Aug 06, 2012 at 04:11 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


Awesome site and photos!


Aug 06, 2012 at 04:30 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


As above. Nice variation and look super sharp to me.


Aug 06, 2012 at 04:32 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


Thanks guys. Decided to keep it as simple as possible from a gear standpoint. Brought no lights, no other lenses, just the inconspicuous and lightweight 1D+200 combo


Aug 06, 2012 at 04:40 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


Looks as if the camera locked on just fine. I love the look of the 200. It is my go to lens. Thanks for sharing.


Aug 06, 2012 at 04:42 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


Nice "Crit" shots!!! I'm going to begin shooting a bit locally here in St. Louis area...Though not with a 1Dx and 200L IS...Nonetheless, nice shots to study for composition and tracking!!! We just had the Maplewood here, and I rode a 56 miler on Saturday Aug 04, Lupus WolfRide GranFondo. Awesome people and amazing experience!!!


Aug 06, 2012 at 05:05 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


Great images! Your work is definitely worthy of the investment in the equipment!

I used to race, but broke up my body too badly in crashes and eventually had to quit.

I actually coached a team and did photography from the pace car, etc my last season. I guess it was just too hard to stay in contact without being able to ride.

Do most folks know that your "A moment of quiet reflection" is the guy blowing his nose?

Cyclists surely do. Is it worth explaining to novices?

Cheers! Have fun - envious.

Michael



Aug 06, 2012 at 05:33 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


great series of photos on your site/blog! should've posted a few more of those on here as well (my opinion) to showcase more of the feel, but i really like your shooting style + mix of images.. def get the sense that you have fun with it all too, which makes it all even better..

enjoy your amazing gear - i have a feeling that whenever i finally pick up my 200f2L, that lens will never leave my 1Ds3 body ever again.. =D



Aug 06, 2012 at 07:34 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


reno.peterson wrote:
Nice "Crit" shots!!! I'm going to begin shooting a bit locally here in St. Louis area...Though not with a 1Dx and 200L IS...Nonetheless, nice shots to study for composition and tracking!!! We just had the Maplewood here, and I rode a 56 miler on Saturday Aug 04, Lupus WolfRide GranFondo. Awesome people and amazing experience!!!


Thanks! Shooting cycling is a lot more fun if you also ride; you know what to look for. Enjoy



Aug 06, 2012 at 09:43 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


mmurph wrote:
Do most folks know that your "A moment of quiet reflection" is the guy blowing his nose?





Thanks Michael; sorry to hear about your injuries. I totally understand the difficulty of staying involved when you're hurt.

And that photo is a pro woman...!



Aug 06, 2012 at 09:44 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


kaycephoto wrote:
enjoy your amazing gear - i have a feeling that whenever i finally pick up my 200f2L, that lens will never leave my 1Ds3 body ever again.. =D


Thanks! Every time the 200 goes on the camera, magic happens. Addictive.



Aug 06, 2012 at 09:45 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


top shots,
I'm curious about the AF?
manual, zone, surround, or all points?

thnx



Aug 07, 2012 at 09:58 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


Gust wrote:
top shots,
I'm curious about the AF?
manual, zone, surround, or all points?

thnx


spot manual selection for most. I've got the joystick thingy set to be live for selecting so I can switch quickly.



Aug 07, 2012 at 10:10 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


Amazing work. Thanks for sharing. Sports is something I've just never had the quickness or reflexes for, whether playing or shooting!


Aug 07, 2012 at 10:18 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


thnx, good job.

I'm searching for the best in motor sports, manuel selection is here often so quick, that sometimes the point switch to fast, so then the sharpness is on the wrong spot.



Aug 07, 2012 at 10:20 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


Great pics here and on your blog. Thank you!

Ralph



Aug 07, 2012 at 10:26 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


Very nice set of images, thanks for posting your blog linky.


Aug 07, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


Those photos are fantastic. ("Quiet reflection", ha.)

What shutter speed do you tend to use for the motion blur shots?



Aug 07, 2012 at 04:38 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · 1DX + 200 f/2 + cycling


markshelby wrote:
Those photos are fantastic. ("Quiet reflection", ha.)

What shutter speed do you tend to use for the motion blur shots?


Thanks! The more "standard" ones are 1/30, and the more "artistic" ones are 1/15.



Aug 08, 2012 at 05:36 AM





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