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« on: July 04, 2008, 08:09:30 AM »
Just wondering what sort of shutter speeds people run to get the pans going?

and when you have flashs..how do you avoid Over Exposure and Hotness?

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Re: Panning
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2008, 11:47:48 AM »
 Between 1/60s and 1/30s for panning is what I normally use.

And with the flash, whack it in manual mode and play about with the settings. Alternatively, just mess about with the flash exposure compensation, which I'm almost sure you don't need to be in manual for, but I haven't worked with flash since Uni about a month and a bit ago so can't quite remember haha!
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Re: Panning
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2008, 15:27:45 PM »
Try bumping up the flash power by up to 1 stop and maybe under expose the ambient slightly. As for shutter speeds - just play around really. But as Chris suggested, around 1/30 to 1/60 is a good place to start although you can go lower.
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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2008, 19:52:56 PM »
to stop flash over exposure either use a higher f stop or just turn the flash power down
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2008, 16:14:08 PM »
Is it possible to do panning effectively on a compact camera?
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Re: Panning
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2008, 17:03:39 PM »
Quote from: sam davies on July 17, 2008, 16:14:08 PM
Is it possible to do panning effectively on a compact camera?

yes, why wouldnt it be?
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2008, 18:50:18 PM »
I dunno maybe because the quality wouldn't be as good or something. I'll try it next time I'm out.
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Re: Panning
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2008, 23:44:37 PM »
Quote from: sam davies on July 17, 2008, 16:14:08 PM
Is it possible to do panning effectively on a compact camera?

If the camera doesn't have a manual mode then you might find it difficult to get a slow enough shutter speed (assuming that you're looking for an in focus subject and a motion blurred background). If it's only got an automatic mode then the camera decides the settings so if you're shooting in bright conditions then the camera may set a faster shutter speed that allow you to get that panned look.
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Re: Panning
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2008, 01:12:53 AM »
Quote from: dooley on July 17, 2008, 23:44:37 PM
Quote from: sam davies on July 17, 2008, 16:14:08 PM
Is it possible to do panning effectively on a compact camera?

If the camera doesn't have a manual mode then you might find it difficult to get a slow enough shutter speed (assuming that you're looking for an in focus subject and a motion blurred background). If it's only got an automatic mode then the camera decides the settings so if you're shooting in bright conditions then the camera may set a faster shutter speed that allow you to get that panned look.
I think you've got it wrong mate.

you need a slower shutter speed in order to create effective panning. If you have a fast shutter speed you'll freeze the background as well as the rider.
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Re: Panning
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2008, 11:42:20 AM »
Quote from: Chris R on July 18, 2008, 01:12:53 AM
Quote from: dooley on July 17, 2008, 23:44:37 PM
Quote from: sam davies on July 17, 2008, 16:14:08 PM
Is it possible to do panning effectively on a compact camera?

If the camera doesn't have a manual mode then you might find it difficult to get a slow enough shutter speed (assuming that you're looking for an in focus subject and a motion blurred background). If it's only got an automatic mode then the camera decides the settings so if you're shooting in bright conditions then the camera may set a faster shutter speed that allow you to get that panned look.
I think you've got it wrong mate.

you need a slower shutter speed in order to create effective panning. If you have a fast shutter speed you'll freeze the background as well as the rider.

Aaah, bit of a typo there! Cheers for the heads up!

Yeh, if you're using a camera in auto in bright conditions, then it'll compensate for all that light by either closing down the aperture or speeding up the shutter speed which'll reduce the panned look  Wink Try it in the woods and you may get lucky!
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