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Learning Panning · 02:06 AM

Learning "Panning"

Camera is k10d
Lens is el-cheapo Sigma 28-90

Your comments please!

hcc · 09-04-2011, 02:23 AM

I am not sure, but I feel that the first 3 shots are slightly out of focus. That is, the main item is lightly out of focus. At least this is my perception.

Thank you for posting.

pentaxuser888 · 09-04-2011, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by hcc

I am not sure, but I feel that the first 3 shots are slightly out of focus. That is, the main item is lightly out of focus. At least this is my perception.

Thank you for posting.

Thanks, i think you are right.. this is the first time i am doing this.. I think i may have mastered it by the last shot but I will try again next week.

newarts · 09-04-2011, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by pentaxuser888

Thanks, i think you are right.. this is the first time i am doing this.. I think i may have mastered it by the last shot but I will try again next week.

Yes. The last shot is spot on! I think you've done well. Panning adds a lot to the feeling of speed in the photos.

Focusmagic (and other PP software) has motion smear correction as an option; it'd do a good job in correcting minor motion problems as in some of the boats in your photos.

pentaxuser888 · 09-04-2011, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by newarts

Yes. The last shot is spot on! I think you've done well. Panning adds a lot to the feeling of speed in the photos.

Focusmagic (and other PP software) has motion smear correction as an option; it'd do a good job in correcting minor motion problems as in some of the boats in your photos.

thanks!! I am new to PP, at least i know what software to look for now! i can't wait to try panning again next week!

pentaxuser888 · 09-05-2011, 12:13 AM

Some more shots taken on the same day..

cupic · 09-05-2011, 02:16 AM

I am no expert but in the first set the shutter speed in the last was just about spot on 1/180s anf the aperture was about right at f/9-f/11 all thats needed is to practice how you sweep as you follow the action

cheers

pentaxuser888 · 09-05-2011, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by cupic

I am no expert but in the first set the shutter speed in the last was just about spot on 1/180s anf the aperture was about right at f/9-f/11 all thats needed is to practice how you sweep as you follow the action

cheers

yes... i think for now, it's either hit or miss.. hehee.. i'll try again next time with these settings...

as for slower boats... what shutter speed is recommended to get the same effect?

daacon · 09-05-2011, 04:30 AM

Nice, its an art for sure - for slower boats maybe 1/60 shutter.

pentaxuser888 · 09-06-2011, 02:44 AM

trying focus magic editing

before

after:

newarts · 09-06-2011, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by pentaxuser888

trying focus magic editing

before

after:

Pretty cool huh?

The function to recover out-of-focus works well too; it is basically a deconvolution treatment that really does recover focus rather than simply adding artificial edge contrast. Although I think some edge highlights might be added too.

pentaxuser888 · 09-07-2011, 01:54 AM

Originally posted by newarts

Pretty cool huh?

The function to recover out-of-focus works well too; it is basically a deconvolution treatment that really does recover focus rather than simply adding artificial edge contrast. Although I think some edge highlights might be added too.

yes! excellent software!

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09-04-2011, 02:23 AM	#2
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,005	I am not sure, but I feel that the first 3 shots are slightly out of focus. That is, the main item is lightly out of focus. At least this is my perception. Thank you for posting.

09-04-2011, 02:25 AM	#3
pentaxuser888 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 50 Original Poster	Originally posted by hcc I am not sure, but I feel that the first 3 shots are slightly out of focus. That is, the main item is lightly out of focus. At least this is my perception. Thank you for posting. Thanks, i think you are right.. this is the first time i am doing this.. I think i may have mastered it by the last shot but I will try again next week.

09-04-2011, 05:55 AM	#4
newarts Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ames, Iowa, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 2,965	Originally posted by pentaxuser888 Thanks, i think you are right.. this is the first time i am doing this.. I think i may have mastered it by the last shot but I will try again next week. Yes. The last shot is spot on! I think you've done well. Panning adds a lot to the feeling of speed in the photos. Focusmagic (and other PP software) has motion smear correction as an option; it'd do a good job in correcting minor motion problems as in some of the boats in your photos.

09-04-2011, 12:43 PM	#5
pentaxuser888 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 50 Original Poster	Originally posted by newarts Yes. The last shot is spot on! I think you've done well. Panning adds a lot to the feeling of speed in the photos. Focusmagic (and other PP software) has motion smear correction as an option; it'd do a good job in correcting minor motion problems as in some of the boats in your photos. thanks!! I am new to PP, at least i know what software to look for now! i can't wait to try panning again next week!

09-05-2011, 12:13 AM	#6
pentaxuser888 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 50 Original Poster	Some more shots taken on the same day..

09-05-2011, 02:16 AM	#7
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	I am no expert but in the first set the shutter speed in the last was just about spot on 1/180s anf the aperture was about right at f/9-f/11 all thats needed is to practice how you sweep as you follow the action cheers

09-05-2011, 02:25 AM	#8
pentaxuser888 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 50 Original Poster	Originally posted by cupic I am no expert but in the first set the shutter speed in the last was just about spot on 1/180s anf the aperture was about right at f/9-f/11 all thats needed is to practice how you sweep as you follow the action cheers yes... i think for now, it's either hit or miss.. hehee.. i'll try again next time with these settings... as for slower boats... what shutter speed is recommended to get the same effect?

09-05-2011, 04:30 AM	#9
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice, its an art for sure - for slower boats maybe 1/60 shutter.

09-06-2011, 02:44 AM	#10
pentaxuser888 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 50 Original Poster	trying focus magic editing before after:

09-06-2011, 07:56 AM	#11
newarts Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ames, Iowa, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 2,965	Originally posted by pentaxuser888 trying focus magic editing before after: Pretty cool huh? The function to recover out-of-focus works well too; it is basically a deconvolution treatment that really does recover focus rather than simply adding artificial edge contrast. Although I think some edge highlights might be added too.

09-07-2011, 01:54 AM	#12
pentaxuser888 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 50 Original Poster	Originally posted by newarts Pretty cool huh? The function to recover out-of-focus works well too; it is basically a deconvolution treatment that really does recover focus rather than simply adding artificial edge contrast. Although I think some edge highlights might be added too. yes! excellent software!

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