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Action photography consists of shooting at high shutter speeds (1/60s to 1/8000s) and the resulting shots are action frozen in time (eg.water drops caught in mid air).
An alternate method of capturing action, is to use slower shutter speeds (1/40s or slower) and follow the subject as it passes by in front of the camera. This method of shooting is called “panning”.
The photo above shows two cyclists prominently stand out across a blurred background. The trick with panning is to follow the subject at the same speed in one smooth continuous movement through the entire shutter cycle. This means, click the shutter button and simultaneously follow the subject until after the shutter releases.
For brighter days a neutral density filter is a useful tool for panning, it allows for more camera setting variations (larger apertures and slower shutter speeds).
Shooting hand held (for panning shots only) is easier to learn and get consistent results than using a tripod.
For brighter days a neutral density filter is a useful tool for panning, it allows for more camera setting variations (larger apertures and slower shutter speeds).
Shooting hand held (for panning shots only) is easier to learn and get consistent results than using a tripod.
The shot was panned at 1/20s, f/22 and ISO 100.
