CrazyCresties Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Kirislin - I'm going to a lure coursing fun day in Perth on Sunday. Can I pick your brains for some photography tips please :D I plan on using my 150-600, but will also take my 70-200. Advice welcome from anyone else too :D Many thanks :) Edited October 27, 2014 by CrazyCresties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) fast shutter speed unless you want to pan. :D If you can get down low it's effective, but if not feet well apart, steady stance so you can turn to follow them as they pass. Edited April 4, 2014 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Oh, and posting pics here is a must!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Great, thanks Kirislin :D What is the minimum shutter speed you use? I'll post if any are in focus :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 what camera do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 7D, so good fps, I'll have high multi-burst set and take all my cards! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 that's what I use too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 specific breed of dog or is it a mixed meeting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 It's a mixed breed fun day I believe ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I'll be interested to see how the 150-600 fares. What's the details on that lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Good luck CC! Really excited to see the pictures :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks for all the tips, I'm not going now today, but will remember them for next time :) Kirislin are you after these details? VC (stabilisation) f5-6.3 mfd - 2.7m Weight - 1.95 kg Cost, around $1300 Let me know if there is anything else you want to know :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Yep that's what I was wondering, now all I want is to see PHOTOS PHOTOS PHOTOS!!! Oh no! I just read your post more carefully, you didn't go?! Whaa? Edited April 6, 2014 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) So I finally got to a lure coursing event a couple of weeks back and had a great time watching all the dogs enjoying themselves! The photos were a bit hit and miss, managed about 100 ok-ish ones out of 900 taken! I'm not happy with the exposure on a lot of them, the grass colour is all over the place. I was on manual settings and had bright sun one second then cloud the next, so next time I might try shutter priority. The lens (Tamrom 150-600mm) did ok, I would have preferred my faster 70-200mm but wouldn't have had the reach. I might take both next time and see. Anyway here are some pics, any advice or C&C welcome :) Full set - https://www.flickr.com/gp/56265770@N02/4p09YM/ Edited May 30, 2014 by CrazyCresties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 A few more :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstar Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 fantastic photos, love the crazed eyes they all have :laugh: Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 LOVE that 3rd one :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I also love the 3rd one in particular, and I bet the owner of the dog would too if they see it. It's always hard conditions where I photograph too, sunlight and shadow and the angle. I wish I had a longer lens, I've only got the 70-200 and it's way too short for where we run. It was alot easier when I used to help the other whippet racing club on a round track. I think you did a great job. If you felt brave you could try laying down although you cannot follow them as they pass then. Sometimes I slow the shutter right down for panning shots, it's hit and miss but when you get it right it's pretty effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thanks everyone :) There were some great facial expressions happening that day :laugh: Kirislin, I've also popped them on the groups facebook page, so the owners will hopefully see them on there. Thanks for the previous tips - I hope to have a better keeper rate next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 WOW!!! Those photos are completely amazing! I especially love the flying Amstaff one (3rd photo of the first group)... stunning! Note to self - find out if there are lure coursing days in Sydney and drag camera along... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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