I was hoping EXIF or at least basic info, esp. iso would be posted along with images.
I learn a lot from that info. Sometimes I read that EXIF is stripped or not. Is there a way I can detect the info from posted images?
Nice one Luta. I clicked through to your site to learn that you were at
Settings: 1/250 ƒ/2.8 ISO 1600 70 mm
If you had a choice, would you push shutter to 1/500 or faster by letting ISO move up?
I'm experimenting with Auto ISO with limits and min. shutter speed (unfortunately max is 1/320).
It's a different way to shooting for me, but I like the flexibility.
Sorry if I'm not "shutting up and shooting". Promise to post more of my own soon.
Andy - Thanks for advice and kind words. I agree with what you are saying and I do try to completely freeze action at times. But, I picked the above shot even though It had some motion blur amungst several shots that are clear at a 250 shutter because i though the blur worked to convey the action (mostly because parts are clear such as the bulls face and the riders boots, etc). Perhaps it doesnt work though...I appreciate your input.
Its a fine line at times, but I seem to like some of my sports shots to have an element with some blur as I believe it adds to the 'feel' and tells the story of action better. I have captured quite a few motocross shots lately and the bikes and riders are sharp and clear but I look at the picks and they look a bit 'lifeless'. I would prefer a wheel or a hand slightly blured. Sometimes trying to get this does wreck a good capture though.
I'd be curious to hear other opinions on whether they like or dont like a small bit of blur in action shots.
That said, the Av mode and Auto ISO work great for me when using 6D for sports. On my Flickr page you will see several action/motocross shots. Almost all are shot in Av mode with the minimum shutter set when I first get there and chimp a few early shots to check the 'blur'. When I know where about I want my shutter speed, I set that as the minimum with the camera on auto ISO (you can dial in ISO range). The ISO floats around all day and the camera will usually 'bump up' against your minimum shutter speed for all shots if it is nighttime or inside. I just focus on getting the action in the frame and on the desired f-stop. 6D does the rest.
Luta13 wrote:
Andy - Thanks for advice and kind words. I agree with what you are saying and I do try to completely freeze action at times. But, I picked the above shot even though It had some motion blur amungst several shots that are clear at a 250 shutter because i though the blur worked to convey the action (mostly because parts are clear such as the bulls face and the riders boots, etc). Perhaps it doesnt work though...I appreciate your input.
Its a fine line at times, but I seem to like some of my sports shots to have an element with some blur as I believe it adds to the 'feel' and tells the story of action better. I have captured quite a few motocross shots lately and the bikes and riders are sharp and clear but I look at the picks and they look a bit 'lifeless'. I would prefer a wheel or a hand slightly blured. Sometimes trying to get this does wreck a good capture though.
I'd be curious to hear other opinions on whether they like or dont like a small bit of blur in action shots.
That said, the Av mode and Auto ISO work great for me when using 6D for sports. On my Flickr page you will see several action/motocross shots. Almost all are shot in Av mode with the minimum shutter set when I first get there and chimp a few early shots to check the 'blur'. When I know where about I want my shutter speed, I set that as the minimum with the camera on auto ISO (you can dial in ISO range). The ISO floats around all day and the camera will usually 'bump up' against your minimum shutter speed for all shots if it is nighttime or inside. I just focus on getting the action in the frame and on the desired f-stop. 6D does the rest.
Thanks Mike. I did see the crisp moto shots you posted. Excellent work.
Good question about including blur. I see same with bird or butterfly shots when the torso is sharp but wings have motion blur. I suspect it's almost on a case by case basis. I've seen auto racing where wheels were blurred, but not the car and it worked well to show the motion or feeling.
Agreed about Auto ISO and AV. It's a blast and pretty effective on the 6D. Coming from the 7D, it's like I have suddenly got a third new function to play with.
This is a wonderfull picture, ISO1600. One can see this brave little Boy (I guess he is your son) leaving the borders to encounter an amazing and beautifull world ...
onegreatcity wrote:
Well seen, I very much like the tones and composition of the reflection...
Good thing the stoplight turned red giving me a chance to take this photo. How I wish I had a wider lens but the Canon 24-105 f/2.8 did a fantastic job. 1GC thanks for the comments
