Three Cameras Three Shots (Motocross)

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Once or twice a year, I have the opportunity to shoot motocross. Usually, I load up with a very heavy two or three-camera setup so that I don't have to change lenses in dusty conditions.

Obviously, I shot thousands of photos, but these were my favourites, and coincidentally, one each on all three cameras.

Yeah, the somewhat ageing D7000 has a bit more noise visible in the shadows when I need to push it hard, but still what's surprising is how easy the three Nikon Raw files stack up. Many times I can literally paste settings from one to another across camera models.

All lenses have a circular polariser for vibrant greens, bright colours and dark sky.

I realised that I could have sharped the D800 photo a bit more, but never mind. Here they are for your viewing and peeping pleasure.

D800 and 300/2.8

D800 and 300/2.8

D7000 17-55/2.8

D7000 17-55/2.8

Df 300/2.8

Df 300/2.8

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Great job!!
 
Brilliant set InTheMist, the first two are real crackers. Nice one!

Cheers John
Thanks John. Everybody likes the flying ones, but I've set out to try to get compelling images with both wheels on the ground. Looks like I can keep working on it. :-(

Here is another try:

To be honest, I forget which camera this is. Should show up in the EXIF.

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Nice sharp work! Number one is my favorite with the great bokeh!
 
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Thanks John. Everybody likes the flying ones, but I've set out to try to get compelling images with both wheels on the ground. Looks like I can keep working on it. :-(
Have you tried panning parallel to the track when they are hauling a#&, use a really slow shutter speed (1/30-1/60), vr off etc. You will have a real low keeper rate but the ones that hit look really cool. I did this at some downhill bicycle races and got a few great shots.

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Thanks John. Everybody likes the flying ones, but I've set out to try to get compelling images with both wheels on the ground. Looks like I can keep working on it. :-(
Have you tried panning parallel to the track when they are hauling a#&, use a really slow shutter speed (1/30-1/60), vr off etc. You will have a real low keeper rate but the ones that hit look really cool. I did this at some downhill bicycle races and got a few great shots.
Yeah, I tried and got some sharp ones, but it just left me feeling kind of "meh".
 
Once or twice a year, I have the opportunity to shoot motocross. Usually, I load up with a very heavy two or three-camera setup so that I don't have to change lenses in dusty conditions.

Obviously, I shot thousands of photos, but these were my favourites, and coincidentally, one each on all three cameras.

Yeah, the somewhat ageing D7000 has a bit more noise visible in the shadows when I need to push it hard, but still what's surprising is how easy the three Nikon Raw files stack up. Many times I can literally paste settings from one to another across camera models.

All lenses have a circular polariser for vibrant greens, bright colours and dark sky.

I realised that I could have sharped the D800 photo a bit more, but never mind. Here they are for your viewing and peeping pleasure.

D800 and 300/2.8

D800 and 300/2.8

D7000 17-55/2.8

D7000 17-55/2.8

Df 300/2.8

Df 300/2.8

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It's more important how an image looks as a thumbnail than how it looks at 100%.
http://inthemistphoto.com
Is that first bike a KTM? I just rode one this weekend and it was very impressive.
 
Is that first bike a KTM? I just rode one this weekend and it was very impressive.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's KTM. They're really popular in Switzerland and they sponsor everything.

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http://inthemistphoto.com
 
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Is that first bike a KTM? I just rode one this weekend and it was very impressive.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's KTM. They're really popular in Switzerland and they sponsor everything.
They race up - KTM 250s race Honda 350s a lot around here. Lot's of power, very light weight. A fabulous suspension.
 

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