Edinburgh Half-Marathon 16 Mar 2008

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4th attempt a shooting a road race, so another learning experience!

Today I fought with mixed conditions, a very strong northerly wind, rain, patchy dark and light clouds, and sunshine.

I had hoped to get into a location, meter/chimp a few shots, and leave the 30D on manual for consistent exposures. Not a chance.
It was quite tricky with fast changing light throughout the event. So I resorted to Av mode and checked the sky/lighting every so often and adjusted my ISO accordingly.
I found this gave me a more consistent set of exposures compared to my last outing.

Shot in large JPG and high-speed (5fps) and used a monopod for support.

A few samples while I'm still uploading.

All jpg straight out of camera uncropped/unedited, and clickable.


All shots between 70-200mm, f/2.8, IS mode 2.

~3 mile mark - Cramond/Silverknowes Promenade
These guys set the pace throughout the race.


~10 mile mark - Portobello Promenade
The north wind off the Forth must have really battered the runners today. Much of the race was along the completely exposed coastal paths. Respect!


The final furlong - Musselburgh Racecourse stadium


The First Lady


It was a fun day out and another good learning experience, but I wished I'd remembered my gloves today. Brrrr!

Any comments, tips, advice for future outings very welcome. (y)
 
Don't know why this is languishing in the 'unanswered posts' - they are not bad at all :)

Like the first one where they are against the elements.

On my monitor the contrast looks a little high and the sharpening may be a touch strong but not much to fault really :)
 
I've been wondering about using a monopod for such photos - how helpful do you find it? I imagine your shutter speeds must be high enough for handheld, or are you using it to help with panning?

Thanks.

Cathy
 
RobertP said:
Don't know why this is languishing in the 'unanswered posts' - they are not bad at all :)

Like the first one where they are against the elements.

On my monitor the contrast looks a little high and the sharpening may be a touch strong but not much to fault really :)
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Thanks Robert - sorry for missing your reply till now!

These are just untouched jpgs straight out of camera - sharpness and contrast at +1 above default - perhaps I should turn them down a notch.
 
CJR said:
I've been wondering about using a monopod for such photos - how helpful do you find it? I imagine your shutter speeds must be high enough for handheld, or are you using it to help with panning?

Thanks.

Cathy
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Hi Cathy - the monopod was solely to save my arms! I was shooting for a good couple of hours :)
 
tarmac_chaser said:
Nice shots. Did you use AI Servo focusing for these? I've yet to take some sport shots
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Yes tarmac, AI Servo, and was shooting in Av mode.
I also use custom function 4 to switch the autofocus button to the * button on the back, that way the camera meters precisely when the shutter button is pressed.

Cheers! :)
 
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