Recent content by GilesPJ

Hi Sean, In the end I did not go as I got bit bad bug and I talked to a regular at the track and apparently it has mesh all the way around that will get in the way. I passed a few email to the club about trying to get on the infield and they not got any free spaces for other photographers. I...

Sorry. Slow shutter speeds blur moving objects it gives good effects if used correctly one of the best is flowing water. Also part of shutter speed is pan shots moving the camera with the moving object to blur the background. That is more advanced shooting. Not sure on books but a search on...

Planning is a hard skill to master so don't be worry if you don't get it straight away. The trick is to have a firm stance. Follow your subject by twisting from the waist. Aim start twisted and take the shot when you straighter. I will use 1/200s or slower for motobike racing it dose not have...

I would segest that you learn shutter speed its the other part of the exposure triangle also a powerful thing yo use. You will need a tripod for slower shots. It something all photographers need to master. Usually not so useful for portraits but somethin I have use slow shutter speeds to give...

Hi, I have been shooting grasstrack for years and now I am going to Swindon speedway this week and wandered if anyone has any advice. For this time I will be with the supporters rather than infield, unless I can talk my way in.

Well it depends on what you are photographing, if you’re talking landscapes then graduated nd filters will sort it out. They are a must for most landscapes photographers, something I would not skimp on getting. Personally I use the Cokin P series), I got the Graded nd set as well as...

Thank you all, I put some of my work on as I talk them, I have some great ideas gettign ready to shoot. Always nice to get in contact with local photographers. I like your work. I always like to work with other photographers, so if you interested in having some fun.

A tripod, or other camera support, is a must. Also use a delay to help steady the shot as well. I use 2 seconds when using a cable realise or 10 seconds for pressing the button. Learn to use Av and Tv modes. Tv lets you set the shutting speed so you can keep it fast enough to hand hold. Av...

Hi, I am sports photographer and looking sorting out insurances, Ideally I looking for one to cover Kit, Liability, Accident. Dose any one recommend a company to look at, I more interested in company that are not too bad to deal with. I accident cover to enter in some events like motorbike...

No ones mentioned a portable hard drive, you don't want to lose your photos. I have two one for images to keep them off my laptop and a second as backup. They both in my kit anytime I am using my laptop. If not some sort of system to logically back up your photos.

If you can look before you shoot. I am a big believer it that. I seen lots of times people grabbing their cameras and just shooting. I keep my camera beside me look at all the angles plan the shot first, by the time my camera comes to my eye I have the shot in my mind. When time is not critical...

The 150-500 is a great lens, I use it to follow grass track racing like motorbike speedway. I get some great results, all my sports shots on my website (www.gilespj.co.uk) is taken with it. On my lens the OS seams to mess up AF in full mode sometime but no problems in pan mode. I use both on...

Personally I had a 450d for a long time and love it, it depends on if you need the features. I don't know the GF2 but I also use my dads 350d that I still using and his main camera. Live view is not as easy for portraits and is only help full for close ups if you don't want to get mucky on...

I think you can turn it off in the setting I don't have a 40d at the minute to check. I used the 50 f1.8 with low light with out any focus asits before with out much problems. Or as Fatmarly segests a flash with Focus beam is a far better way to get focus, I used 430, 580 and also the ST-E2...

For head held shooting I was alway tought to shoot the inverse of the focal length (1/focal length) or 1/50 second what ever is quicker. This is only a guide and you have to find out what works for your self. Thats with out any staberlisation. Even kneeling down or controling your breathing...