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Christopher M.W.T · 03:34 AM

Time trials today....today I realised the limits of the K-7 AF.

More photos here : larger sizes and EXIF data.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cmt83/sets/72157624934796149/

Christopher M.W.T · 10-02-2010, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by Tamia

Another well done update. I really like #3 and #9 -- the arrow pointing to the cyclist in #3 is serendipitous, and the shadows and angle in #9 make it dynamic. You did well capturing the expressions in the close-ups. Nice job.

Thanks for that, yer I love #3 because its just a non-typical sports shot, I just wanted one with everything sharp and one blur, maybe blurred a bit too much but still happy with it.

And yes no.9 was great to just staight out of the camera I loved it, I tweaked the shadows and curves in ACR to get it more dyanmic.

liam · 10-03-2010, 03:32 AM

the early breakaway
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the main group
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quick wheel change
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average speed 40.14KM/H
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GX-10 with Tamron 70-200 is not the speed demon. Try to get a good shooting spot is also challenging. Most of the time, I need to bend over fully extended to get a clear shot.

liam · 10-03-2010, 03:37 AM

the bend

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team cars

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Stuart O'Grady
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liam · 10-03-2010, 03:42 AM

Thor Hushovd
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misfocus

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rainbow and gold
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Christopher M.W.T · 10-03-2010, 06:13 AM

Great work mate.

**RichardS** · 10-03-2010, 08:27 PM

Lots of good shots there, Christopher, and well done liam.

I'm jealous! I had to work over the weekend and wasn't able to get to Geelong. One way to overcome the limitations of AF is to park yourself near the top of a climb. The bikes are going much slower.

Richard.

Christopher M.W.T · 10-04-2010, 02:32 AM

Shot from the final day, I was too busy this day been social.

My friend got this EPIC shot with his 5D Mk2 & Canon L 70-200. I've read that the 5D Mk2 has AF problems, but look at this

asp1880 · 10-04-2010, 03:51 AM

Pity the winner shot of Thor Hushovd has focus issues, it's great otherwise.

Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T

My friend got this EPIC shot with his 5D Mk2 & Canon L 70-200. I've read that the 5D Mk2 has AF problems, but look at this

The sunglasses really ruin many otherwise great bike racing shots. This characterful moroccan rider gets by without them and that makes the shot excellent. Great pain and exertion there.

The best bike racing shots show emotionful faces. My best racing shots are from crouching low onto the sidewalk and shooting up, using fill flash. Spectators can't do that on a Worlds course because the entire length is fenced off.

And now it's over. Until next year.
Regards,
--Anders.

Christopher M.W.T · 10-04-2010, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by asp1880

Pity the winner shot of Thor Hushovd has focus issues, it's great otherwise.

The sunglasses really ruin many otherwise great bike racing shots. This characterful moroccan rider gets by without them and that makes the shot excellent. Great pain and exertion there.

The best bike racing shots show emotionful faces. My best racing shots are from crouching low onto the sidewalk and shooting up, using fill flash. Spectators can't do that on a Worlds course because the entire length is fenced off.

And now it's over. Until next year.
Regards,
--Anders.

I used AF-C for about 95% of my shots, providing I kept it all centered I got mostly keepers, but as I said this race really showed me the limitations of the Pentax AF & SDM. I found screw driven lenses were definitely better after using a K-7 with an old Sigma 70-200 EX with the screw drive, was just more responsive. But after handling a Canon 1D with 70-200 that was a revelation, not that it was all that much faster (in fact not as fast as I expected) but it was far more decisive than the K-7.

Dale · 10-04-2010, 12:53 PM

I'll post up, got a few over the days.

Dale · 10-05-2010, 03:28 AM

All shot with the DA14mm. Used the old fashioned method of focusing...

Dale · 10-05-2010, 03:30 AM

Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T

Shot from the final day, I was too busy this day been social.

My friend got this EPIC shot with his 5D Mk2 & Canon L 70-200. I've read that the 5D Mk2 has AF problems, but look at this

Epic postprocessing!

Christopher M.W.T · 10-05-2010, 04:37 AM

Good shots dale, I can't forget your smart K-5 remark hahaha what a crackup!

I'm amazed you recognised me !

Zucchini · 10-05-2010, 09:23 PM

I really like your use of panning - these are some good shots!

Dale · 10-06-2010, 12:49 AM

Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T

Good shots dale, I can't forget your smart K-5 remark hahaha what a crackup!

I'm amazed you recognised me !

Oh, recognising you was easy, what with self portraits in your flickr stream, the vague smell of KFC wafting off your person...

I do have a habit of remembering faces that was useful for work, so that might have helped!

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10-03-2010, 03:32 AM	#32
liam Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne VIC Posts: 51	took the train to Geelong today the early breakaway the main group quick wheel change average speed 40.14KM/H GX-10 with Tamron 70-200 is not the speed demon. Try to get a good shooting spot is also challenging. Most of the time, I need to bend over fully extended to get a clear shot.

10-03-2010, 03:37 AM	#33
liam Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne VIC Posts: 51	more the bend team cars Stuart O'Grady

10-03-2010, 03:42 AM	#34
liam Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne VIC Posts: 51	the winner Thor Hushovd misfocus thumb up rainbow and gold

10-04-2010, 03:51 AM	#38
asp1880 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lyngby, Copenhagen Photos: Albums Posts: 742	You gotta show the faces Pity the winner shot of Thor Hushovd has focus issues, it's great otherwise. Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T My friend got this EPIC shot with his 5D Mk2 & Canon L 70-200. I've read that the 5D Mk2 has AF problems, but look at this The sunglasses really ruin many otherwise great bike racing shots. This characterful moroccan rider gets by without them and that makes the shot excellent. Great pain and exertion there. The best bike racing shots show emotionful faces. My best racing shots are from crouching low onto the sidewalk and shooting up, using fill flash. Spectators can't do that on a Worlds course because the entire length is fenced off. And now it's over. Until next year. Regards, --Anders.

10-02-2010, 05:08 AM	#31
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tamia Another well done update. I really like #3 and #9 -- the arrow pointing to the cyclist in #3 is serendipitous, and the shadows and angle in #9 make it dynamic. You did well capturing the expressions in the close-ups. Nice job. Thanks for that, yer I love #3 because its just a non-typical sports shot, I just wanted one with everything sharp and one blur, maybe blurred a bit too much but still happy with it. And yes no.9 was great to just staight out of the camera I loved it, I tweaked the shadows and curves in ACR to get it more dyanmic.

10-03-2010, 06:13 AM	#35
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Great work mate.

10-03-2010, 08:27 PM	#36
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Lots of good shots there, Christopher, and well done liam. I'm jealous! I had to work over the weekend and wasn't able to get to Geelong. One way to overcome the limitations of AF is to park yourself near the top of a climb. The bikes are going much slower. Richard.

10-04-2010, 02:32 AM	#37
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Shot from the final day, I was too busy this day been social. My friend got this EPIC shot with his 5D Mk2 & Canon L 70-200. I've read that the 5D Mk2 has AF problems, but look at this

10-04-2010, 04:41 AM	#39
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Originally posted by asp1880 Pity the winner shot of Thor Hushovd has focus issues, it's great otherwise. The sunglasses really ruin many otherwise great bike racing shots. This characterful moroccan rider gets by without them and that makes the shot excellent. Great pain and exertion there. The best bike racing shots show emotionful faces. My best racing shots are from crouching low onto the sidewalk and shooting up, using fill flash. Spectators can't do that on a Worlds course because the entire length is fenced off. And now it's over. Until next year. Regards, --Anders. I used AF-C for about 95% of my shots, providing I kept it all centered I got mostly keepers, but as I said this race really showed me the limitations of the Pentax AF & SDM. I found screw driven lenses were definitely better after using a K-7 with an old Sigma 70-200 EX with the screw drive, was just more responsive. But after handling a Canon 1D with 70-200 that was a revelation, not that it was all that much faster (in fact not as fast as I expected) but it was far more decisive than the K-7.

10-04-2010, 12:53 PM	#40
Dale Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surfcoast Victoria Australia Posts: 560	I'll post up, got a few over the days. Last edited by Dale; 10-05-2010 at 03:27 AM. Reason: Added some shots

10-05-2010, 03:28 AM	#41
Dale Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surfcoast Victoria Australia Posts: 560	All shot with the DA14mm. Used the old fashioned method of focusing...

10-05-2010, 03:30 AM	#42
Dale Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surfcoast Victoria Australia Posts: 560	Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T Shot from the final day, I was too busy this day been social. My friend got this EPIC shot with his 5D Mk2 & Canon L 70-200. I've read that the 5D Mk2 has AF problems, but look at this Epic postprocessing!

10-05-2010, 04:37 AM	#43
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Good shots dale, I can't forget your smart K-5 remark hahaha what a crackup! I'm amazed you recognised me !

10-05-2010, 09:23 PM	#44
Zucchini New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 7	I really like your use of panning - these are some good shots!

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10-06-2010, 12:49 AM	#45
Dale Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surfcoast Victoria Australia Posts: 560	Originally posted by Christopher M.W.T Good shots dale, I can't forget your smart K-5 remark hahaha what a crackup! I'm amazed you recognised me ! Oh, recognising you was easy, what with self portraits in your flickr stream, the vague smell of KFC wafting off your person... I do have a habit of remembering faces that was useful for work, so that might have helped!

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