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By: olpeculier

olpeculier — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:08:50 +0000

For the benefit of anybody that's asking the same question that Tony did, I've taken pro-kit to KL, Canada, Spain and Baku and never had any issues going in (also to the Indy Toronto for what it's worth)

Malaysia was by far the best for lens porn…

By: Glen Wheeler

Glen Wheeler — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 21:47:28 +0000

I have the Canon 700D with the and will be using the EFS 55-250mm lens in Singapore in 2 weeks time.

What are my best settings set on Manual for the following.

Blurred Shots - Shutter: xxx, Apature: xxx, ISO: xxx

Stills - Shutter: xxx, Apature: xxx, ISO: xxx

Fill in the XXX's for me

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:12:04 +0000

Will I be able to take my canon 50d with 100-400lens to Spanish f1 or do I need written permission.i am a keen amateur.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:14:12 +0000

Sorry to post in an old thread but I've recently had some interaction with the Australian Grand Prix people regarding photography at the Australian F1 GP. Their conditions of entry prohibit people bringing "lenses with a total focal strength of greater than 300mm" into the F1 race (rules -> http://bit.ly/yymvRG). It seems bloody stupid to me but they are suggesting if I take my 400mm lens (200mm + 2x teleconverter) I run the risk of not being allowed in.

Any other races have these restrictions?

As people have commented here, 500mm lenses in the crowd at the Australian GP have been seen. So it seems that you have a random chance of making it in with a long lens.

I'm completely frustrated by this restriction. I was looking forward to firing off a few shots.

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By: X1/9Dave

X1/9Dave — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:14:12 +0000

Many thanks for your replys, i am going to this years singapore night GP am i best to fire a few photos off see what the auto on the camera does and then play around that area to get it better or are there some settings i should start with.
Also should i use a polarized lens filter for shooting at night, i think with the flood lights on it is very bright, and should i use the fiter at night when there is no flood lighting
For your information using a Canon G11
Many thanks for helping a novice

By: TommyC

TommyC — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:07:20 +0000

In reply to X1/9Dave. 50mm is basically what the eye sees, so pretty much no zoom at all, and fixed. However, you can get lenses like 18-55mm which will give you a wide angle shot and then zoom to 55mm (which again, isn't much zoom at all). And auto mode will work with any lens but manual is always the preference if you want to get better shots.

By: x19dave

x19dave — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:12:07 +0000

In reply to James Scantlebury.

James
Have you done the GP at silverstone before, i you have not get grandstand seats went last year with GA tickets very hard to get a good view
Dave

By: BasCB

BasCB — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:57:04 +0000

In reply to Gusto. Now that is a serious monster!

By: BasCB

BasCB — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:51:15 +0000

In reply to Jack Sargeant. Great news, thanks for posting that Jack! Love the article and those pictures Jamey.

By: BasCB

BasCB — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:44:54 +0000

In reply to Harvs. Best wishes for your birthday then, and again for the wonderfull girlfriend. Enjoy that race and I hope you manage some fine pictures as well Harvs!

By: BasCB

BasCB — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:42:14 +0000

In reply to Jameyprice. I think you did just that. Very interesting, even if I do not know all that much about photography besides the basics of capturing light and enjoying those fantastic pictures!

By: superstring

superstring — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:16:46 +0000

In reply to Jameyprice. Re: Aperture vs. Depth of Field Jamey, as a late comer to this discussion, I apologize for beating the proverbial "dead horse" but, with all due respect, I don't see how providing incorrect information makes it "easier for the average user" etc. The fact is that the higher the aperture number, the greater the depth of field. (unless, of course, you're talking about the reciprocal, ie. 1/16?) How is that more difficult to understand than the opposite? And I'm not trying to be a smart ass; I'm seriously interested to know your rationale. Otherwise, great article. Peace!

By: X1/9Dave

X1/9Dave — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:03:39 +0000

In reply to William Wilgus.

Sorry to be a numpty but what is the leading/trailing curtain I have a Canon G11 do you think this camera would have this setting
Thanks
Dave

By: X1/9Dave

X1/9Dave — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:59:27 +0000

Thanks for your reply I am a very very amateur photographer and 50mm lens means nothing to me. is it a fixed tele lens and will it still let the cameras auto set up work or would it all have to be done manually.
And what kind of X zoom will it give
Many thanks
Dave

By: William Wilgus

William Wilgus — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:49:55 +0000

In reply to Lemon. I posted the comment to help others, not to be smart. For example, the faster the shutter, the less blur in the photo. His f-stop info was clearly backwards---as he later posted a comment on. By the way: "No swearing, insults, advertising or racial, sexual or similar discrimination allowed."

By: William Wilgus

William Wilgus — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:42:28 +0000

In reply to Patrickl. You want a leading curtain for flash photography. That's why most cameras are set up that way and with those cameras that give you the option, the default is leading.

By: Megasuryo Firdaus

Megasuryo Firdaus — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:16:33 +0000

For the first timer, a 50mm lens is quite good, since you can get that flamboyant depth of field..

By: X1/9Dave

X1/9Dave — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:34:28 +0000

Jamey
Great bit of information mate hopefully I will be able to use it to its full extent and improve my photographs, one question I am a very amateur photographer and did not want to spend loads of cash on a camera, I got what I though was the best for point and shoot but hoping to still get good photos at the GPs I brought a Conon G11 as when reading reviews it was down as very near to an SLR should I be able to get good results from this camera , I am also looking at getting a tele/zoom lens what would be best a fixed tele or variable zoom any pointers what to get/look for.
I know you probably not used a Canon G11 but you might know people that have
Many Thanks
Dave

By: Joseph

Joseph — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:00:17 +0000

Looks for the tutorial like this for a long time,Thanks Jamey!