F1 Testing Barcelona

nt627 · 04-03-2013, 19:11

Managed to blag a trip to pre season testing in Barcelona as a guest of the Marussia team with some great access. Shame it was so bloody cold but you can't have it all! First time panning with my new EOS5 so let me know what you think -

1)

8G6A1974 copy2 by neilthomas2, on Flickr

2)

8G6A1886 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

3)

8G6A1880 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

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8G6A1743 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

5)

8G6A0979 copybw by neilthomas2, on Flickr

nt627 · 04-03-2013, 19:15 **Thread Starter**

6)

8G6A0806 copy2 by neilthomas2, on Flickr

7)

8G6A1573 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

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8G6A1426 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

9)

8G6A1885 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

10)

8G6A1161 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

Graphix501 · 04-03-2013, 20:17

Nice work, #6 is your money maker

great sense of speed (even in the pit

)

Whoozit · 04-03-2013, 20:18

Lovely pics! I'd be seriously chuffed to have the same opportunity.

Ulfric M Douglas · 04-03-2013, 21:21

I like Number 9, beautiful.

On the first three (and others) one end of the car is blurred : what's the cause of that?
Not a fault, I'm just interested.

We've had lovely weather here ... almost warm.

imagerap · 04-03-2013, 21:33

Love 4).

nt627 · 04-03-2013, 21:34 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graphix501

Nice work, #6 is your money maker

great sense of speed (even in the pit

)

Cheers Jonathan

nt627 · 04-03-2013, 21:35 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whoozit

Lovely pics! I'd be seriously chuffed to have the same opportunity.

Thanks Julian, I am lucky enough to be going back for the race in May

nt627 · 04-03-2013, 21:36 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by imagerap

Love 4).

Cheers, that's my favourite

nt627 · 04-03-2013, 21:37 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ulfric M Douglas

I like Number 9, beautiful.

On the first three (and others) one end of the car is blurred : what's the cause of that?
Not a fault, I'm just interested.

We've had lovely weather here ... almost warm.

Not sure why they are blurred at one end but all my shots were. I am sure someone on here will answer that one?

Graphix501 · 04-03-2013, 21:39

Just been through some more of your photos on flickr, some really nice images there. A couple of things though - on quite a few I notice at full size there is some funny noise going on (very minor - just wondering if you've sharpened these up) I know the 5D 3 is pretty good with standard noise at these ISOs...also noticed you've stopped down your lens quite a bit and upped the ISO - in my experience its better to do the reverse especially on slow pans - just wondering why? (DOF?) not a criticism just interested

Also the blur difference is down to paralax shift I believe - someone will correct me if not - the car coming towards you at slow shutter speed means the front is moving at a different rate than the middle (focal point) in relation to the camera as it approaches you.

nt627 · 04-03-2013, 21:49 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graphix501

Just been through some more of your photos on flickr, some really nice images there. A couple of things though - on quite a few I notice at full size there is some funny noise going on (very minor - just wondering if you've sharpened these up) I know the 5D 3 is pretty good with standard noise at these ISOs...also noticed you've stopped down your lens quite a bit and upped the ISO - in my experience its better to do the reverse especially on slow pans - just wondering why? (DOF?) not a criticism just interested

I was just playing with different settings to see what worked best. Guess I should have done some homework before I went.

Also the blur difference is down to paralax shift I believe - someone will correct me if not - the car coming towards you at slow shutter speed means the front is moving at a different rate than the middle (focal point) in relation to the camera as it approaches you.

Thanks that makes sense

Graphix501 · 04-03-2013, 21:57

Quote:

I was just playing with different settings to see what worked best. Guess I should have done some homework before I went.

Not at all, I think some are really successful... I was under the impression that the f4 lens you were using is pretty good wide open - so id suggest opening up the aperture a bit and dropping the iso to get the images nice and smooth. The depth of field might suffer a bit but I think pans like this benefit from a bit of blur as long as you can keep focus on the driver. more art than magazine

more interesting!!!

nt627 · 04-03-2013, 22:05 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graphix501

Not at all, I think some are really successful... I was under the impression that the f4 lens you were using is pretty good wide open - so id suggest opening up the aperture a bit and dropping the iso to get the images nice and smooth. The depth of field might suffer a bit but I think pans like this benefit from a bit of blur as long as you can keep focus on the driver. more art than magazine

more interesting!!!

Going back for the race in May so will give it another go then. Cheers for the feedback

Graphix501 · 04-03-2013, 22:10

Nice Catalunya should be a touch warmer than Silverstone - i'm heading there for the 6th time in succession hopefully no drowning this year. Take any of my advice with a pinch of salt i'm definitely not an authority on this

just opinionated

ACW · 04-03-2013, 22:44

Great set, crisp and vibrant shots.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nt627

Not sure why they are blurred at one end but all my shots were. I am sure someone on here will answer that one?

It's something to do with the front and back of the car not being equal distance away from the lens at both ends and therefore the sensor sees the front and back of the car moving at different speeds, enough so to cause slight blur.

Hard to explain with getting mathsy or drawing a diagram.

Neil. · 05-03-2013, 14:34

I like these. #2,#3 & #8 are my favourites although #3 might benefit from not being quite so central in the frame. Great opportunity, bet you can't wait to go back.

joker2006 · 05-03-2013, 16:28

Very nice puts mine to shame

Can beat the pre season testing at Barcelona. 2 year now for me love it.

apart from the monopod issue at customs cant wait to go back next year.

rsh1960 · 05-03-2013, 17:06

Great set Neil, no6 of Lewis is my favourite

Andrew_S · 05-03-2013, 17:15

Great stuff! Love those.

Out of interest, what shutter speed are you using on number 4? I'm starting to see a lot of these and I think I'll be having an experiment!

joker2006 · 05-03-2013, 19:19

Exposure 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture f/9.0
Focal Length 70 mm
ISO Speed 100

according to flickr

nt627 · 06-03-2013, 07:12 **Thread Starter**

Cheers Andrew

Quote joker2006-

Settings as below -
Exposure 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture f/9.0
Focal Length 70 mm
ISO Speed 100

Have to say it was more luck than judgement

nt627 · 06-03-2013, 07:14 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew_S

Great stuff! Love those.

Out of interest, what shutter speed are you using on number 4? I'm starting to see a lot of these and I think I'll be having an experiment!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsh1960

Great set Neil, no6 of Lewis is my favourite

Thanks for the feedback

Andrew_S · 06-03-2013, 18:50

Cheers! They've come out very nicely, so I imagine there's a fair bit of ability involved as well.

nt627 · 08-03-2013, 19:09 **Thread Starter**

Heres a few more for you -

11)

8G6A1608 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

12)

8G6A1665 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

13)

8G6A1576 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

14)

8G6A1198 copybw by neilthomas2, on Flickr

15)

8G6A0971 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

Beav · 08-03-2013, 20:10

Great set. All very good images.

Nick_1981 · 08-03-2013, 20:22

Great set of images.... I'm really drawn to No.5

paulrushton · 08-03-2013, 21:11

Great set of images the colours are really vibrant. What have you used to edit them with and what effects. Can't wait for the new season to start!

Joeturner11 · 08-03-2013, 21:20

Lovely Set of images!!

nt627 · 10-03-2013, 15:14 **Thread Starter**

Thanks all for your comments

04-03-2013, 19:11	#1
nt627 New here Real name : Neil Location: Torbay & Bristol Posts: 34 Camera: EOS5MK111	F1 Testing Barcelona Managed to blag a trip to pre season testing in Barcelona as a guest of the Marussia team with some great access. Shame it was so bloody cold but you can't have it all! First time panning with my new EOS5 so let me know what you think - 1) 8G6A1974 copy2 by neilthomas2, on Flickr 2) 8G6A1886 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr 3) 8G6A1880 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr 4) 8G6A1743 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr 5) 8G6A0979 copybw by neilthomas2, on Flickr Last edited by nt627; 04-03-2013 at 19:17.

04-03-2013, 21:39	#11
Graphix501 Been here a while Real name : Jonathan Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 390 Camera: Canon EOS-40D	Just been through some more of your photos on flickr, some really nice images there. A couple of things though - on quite a few I notice at full size there is some funny noise going on (very minor - just wondering if you've sharpened these up) I know the 5D 3 is pretty good with standard noise at these ISOs...also noticed you've stopped down your lens quite a bit and upped the ISO - in my experience its better to do the reverse especially on slow pans - just wondering why? (DOF?) not a criticism just interested Also the blur difference is down to paralax shift I believe - someone will correct me if not - the car coming towards you at slow shutter speed means the front is moving at a different rate than the middle (focal point) in relation to the camera as it approaches you. Last edited by Graphix501; 04-03-2013 at 21:43.

05-03-2013, 16:28	#18
joker2006 Forum Regular Real name : Mark Location: Northants Posts: 541 Camera: Nikon D90	Very nice puts mine to shame Can beat the pre season testing at Barcelona. 2 year now for me love it. apart from the monopod issue at customs cant wait to go back next year. __________________

05-03-2013, 17:15	#20
Andrew_S Quite Chatty Location: Essex Posts: 52 Camera: Nikon D600	Great stuff! Love those. Out of interest, what shutter speed are you using on number 4? I'm starting to see a lot of these and I think I'll be having an experiment! __________________ www.amsoul-images.com www.facebook.com/amsoulimages

06-03-2013, 07:12 Thread Starter	#22
nt627 New here Real name : Neil Location: Torbay & Bristol Posts: 34 Camera: EOS5MK111	Cheers Andrew Quote joker2006- Settings as below - Exposure 0.05 sec (1/20) Aperture f/9.0 Focal Length 70 mm ISO Speed 100 Have to say it was more luck than judgement Last edited by nt627; 06-03-2013 at 07:13.

04-03-2013, 19:15 Thread Starter	#2
nt627 New here Real name : Neil Location: Torbay & Bristol Posts: 34 Camera: EOS5MK111	6) 8G6A0806 copy2 by neilthomas2, on Flickr 7) 8G6A1573 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr 8) 8G6A1426 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr 9) 8G6A1885 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr 10) 8G6A1161 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

04-03-2013, 20:17	#3
Graphix501 Been here a while Real name : Jonathan Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 390 Camera: Canon EOS-40D	Nice work, #6 is your money maker great sense of speed (even in the pit ) __________________ Check Out My Flickr! --- Website in progress - Thanks

04-03-2013, 20:18	#4
Whoozit Quite Chatty Real name : Julian Location: Isleworth, London Posts: 76 Camera: Nikon d700	Lovely pics! I'd be seriously chuffed to have the same opportunity.

04-03-2013, 21:21	#5
Ulfric M Douglas Forum Regular Location: Northumbria Posts: 942	I like Number 9, beautiful. On the first three (and others) one end of the car is blurred : what's the cause of that? Not a fault, I'm just interested. We've had lovely weather here ... almost warm.

04-03-2013, 21:33	#6
imagerap New here Real name : Robin Location: Wiltshire Posts: 39	Love 4).

04-03-2013, 22:10	#15
Graphix501 Been here a while Real name : Jonathan Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 390 Camera: Canon EOS-40D	Nice Catalunya should be a touch warmer than Silverstone - i'm heading there for the 6th time in succession hopefully no drowning this year. Take any of my advice with a pinch of salt i'm definitely not an authority on this just opinionated

05-03-2013, 14:34	#17
Neil. Forum Regular Real name : Neil Posts: 506 Camera: Canon EOS 40D	I like these. #2,#3 & #8 are my favourites although #3 might benefit from not being quite so central in the frame. Great opportunity, bet you can't wait to go back.

05-03-2013, 17:06	#19
rsh1960 Quite Chatty Real name : Robin Location: Horwich, Bolton Posts: 65 Camera: Olympus E3	Great set Neil, no6 of Lewis is my favourite

05-03-2013, 19:19	#21
joker2006 Forum Regular Real name : Mark Location: Northants Posts: 541 Camera: Nikon D90	Exposure 0.05 sec (1/20) Aperture f/9.0 Focal Length 70 mm ISO Speed 100 according to flickr

06-03-2013, 18:50	#24
Andrew_S Quite Chatty Location: Essex Posts: 52 Camera: Nikon D600	Cheers! They've come out very nicely, so I imagine there's a fair bit of ability involved as well.

08-03-2013, 19:09 Thread Starter	#25
nt627 New here Real name : Neil Location: Torbay & Bristol Posts: 34 Camera: EOS5MK111	Heres a few more for you - 11) 8G6A1608 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr 12) 8G6A1665 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr 13) 8G6A1576 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr 14) 8G6A1198 copybw by neilthomas2, on Flickr 15) 8G6A0971 copy by neilthomas2, on Flickr

08-03-2013, 20:10	#26
Beav Feet under the table Location: England Posts: 1,570 Camera: Canon 60D	Great set. All very good images.

08-03-2013, 20:22	#27
Nick_1981 Forum Regular Real name : Nick Location: Northampton Posts: 1,153 Camera: Nikon	Great set of images.... I'm really drawn to No.5

08-03-2013, 21:11	#28
paulrushton New here Real name : Paul Location: Huddersfield Posts: 40 Camera: Canon EOS 5d mkiii	Great set of images the colours are really vibrant. What have you used to edit them with and what effects. Can't wait for the new season to start!

08-03-2013, 21:20	#29
Joeturner11 Junior Member Real name : Joe Turner Location: Worcestershire Posts: 875 Camera: Nikon D700 D300 D2h	Lovely Set of images!!

10-03-2013, 15:14 Thread Starter	#30
nt627 New here Real name : Neil Location: Torbay & Bristol Posts: 34 Camera: EOS5MK111	Thanks all for your comments