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Byker28i
21-09-2007, 09:10
I'm hoping to head to Prescott hillclimb on Sunday. Having never been before are there any special considerations for this track, i.e. best positions, lens choice etc.

Thanks

Darryn
21-09-2007, 16:46
After my near death experiance at Harewood hillclimb id recommend being on the inside apex of any corner, preferably about 200m away from the actually track, some of the hillclimb/trackday novices are a little unpredictable. And if you see a yellow Caterham 7 run, runaway... its evil.

As for lens choice, i found the 70-200f2.8IS to work very well, but then again I was too damn close to the track, when i go again I will be mainly using the 300f2.8IS from a more distant vantage point.

Byker28i
21-09-2007, 17:53
Excellant - cheers. I have a 70-200 F4 and the 100-400 so I should be well covered (and safe :D )

Byker28i
24-09-2007, 11:58
Can I just say this is an excellant place, very easy to get close for shots, a wide variety of cars and corners. A really enjoyable afternoon.

I loved this bloke.
http://www.pbase.com/byker28i/image/86126488.jpg

Byker28i
24-09-2007, 12:01
Oh and anyone an idea of how I did this.

I was panning, the driver is in focus, the background is blurred but so is the car?
http://www.pbase.com/byker28i/image/86126493.jpg

1/60th sec, IS0 200, f7.1, 25mm on the kit lens.