My Attempt at panning

[scotta]

Set your Camera to Shutter Priority Mode - this wil alter the Apature to compensate for changing light as you pan.

Set shutter Speed to between 1/120 and 1/60 or if your feeling lucky 1/40.

I usually use ISO of about 400.

Workout how/if your camera has a 3D Tracking AF mode.  

Then just practise mate try get a smooth motion and follow the car.

Here's one of mine from last year!

Exif data
Camera Nikon D300S
Exposure 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture f/25.0
Focal Length 70 mm
Focal Length 71.3 mm
ISO Speed 400

Thats what I'm after, I'll try the settings  

I think I rushed into buying a camera, should have gone for a Nikon or Canon EOS.

Here's a tip for anyone thinking of taking up photography, dont buy a camera just because you like the colour (red Lumix G2)  

Neil i keep coming back to this excellent guide i found a couple years ago

Deffo worth a read
http://www.avforums.com/forums/digital-photography/691137-had-bash-motorsport-photography-guide.html

[scotta]

From the panasonic website

"With AF Tracking, the DMC-G2 can lock onto any subject and keep it in focus even if it moves - making it easy to get beautiful, clear shots when a great photo opportunity suddenly arises. Simply aim, lock, and shoot"

Doesnt actually tell you how to bloody set the camera to use it tho! RTFM Job 

[Spikey]

Some good shots there mate!  I was there too, camera in hand.   I do go a bit crazy and took 511 shots (thank god for digital).

Will put some of money up on here somewhere if people don't mind...

[tommy_a]

some cracking pics !! 

im just getting into photography now, although ive had my camera (Canon 450d) for about 18 months !! im still absolutely crap, but im getting there !! at first i had no clue what all the settings were about, but think im figuring out what they all mean now !!! :D