The previous time i asked i got some good answers and they got me to thinking. And now having completed my first attempt I have more questions. It was said i should shoot about a 2/ 2.8 f-stop question is, when i did that my shots were over exposed so i had to change my shutter speed to compensate for it which meant i lost the movement in my pictures. So my two options i had was to one use a wider aperture and higher shutter speed which resulted in action frozen or i could use a lower aperture and a lower shutter speed and then i had pictures that showed motion. I unfortunately forgot to change my camera from single shot to predictive so i had issues with getting pictures being in focus so next time i go back i will change that but other than that affecting my quality of shots none of them came out good quality. I realize i cant get perfect on the first attempt but if anyone would like to critique my shot and give more advice for next time i would appreciate it. Almost forgot to ask is it always necessary to use a wide aperture can i use a lower aperture and still get fantabulous quality action shots or should i stay at the 2/ 2.8 f-stop
Here is the picture in question:
Keep in mind i only have a 50mm 1.4 lens until i can afford a telephoto lens.
Anyways thanks in advance for anyone who can understand this late night rambling and for any more advice that may come my way
Hey we have the same lens! Ok so here's what I have to say about getting motion shots: when it comes to motion, focus on your shutter speed. The aperture has nothing to do with motion. If you want to freeze action, shoot with a high shutter speed. I usually try to shoot around 1/500. But if you want to slow down and catch some blur, slow your shutter speed. You'll definitely start seeing some blur 1/100 and slower. And just keep playing with it till you get what you like.
I guess what I'm trying to say is: work with shutter speed only and compensate the light with the aperture. Does that even make sense? Lol
Oh and one more thing: for shots like the one above, the focus could improve if you tried to follow the subject with the camera while the shutter is open. Gosh I hope I'm comprehendible. It's called panning. It's tricky, but fun to try!
Sometimes action can be conveyed by showing a sequence. I got really lucky with this guy, but by putting the two photos together, you get a feeling of action without any blur.
I think if the third shot wasn't just some wispy ends of his tail, I might have included that shot in the sequence as well.
@sweett yup was panning but being it was my first time its probably why it stinks so hopefully when i go back in another week (cross my fingers mom will babysit =P ) i will do better and get more good shots
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I guess what I'm trying to say is: work with shutter speed only and compensate the light with the aperture. Does that even make sense? Lol
Oh and one more thing: for shots like the one above, the focus could improve if you tried to follow the subject with the camera while the shutter is open. Gosh I hope I'm comprehendible. It's called panning. It's tricky, but fun to try!
I think if the third shot wasn't just some wispy ends of his tail, I might have included that shot in the sequence as well.