MTB Pan Shot

[mtbbill]

Here is a pan shot I took over the weekend

What have most of you found is a good shutter speed range for most cycling speed shots?
I'm going to try the slower shutter speeds with a 2nd curtain flash sync method here soon, any tips for that method as well?

Canon 20D 18-55mm lens focal length 18mm F10 1/80th sec ISO 400.

[SunnySideUp]

For MTB panning shots I usually shoot between 1/125 to 1/60 depending on the light, the background and how fast they are moving (pan speed).

[mtbbrian]

I'd like to see more foreground, particularly so that you can see both wheels completely.
That is my biggest issue with your photograph Bill, but a little more pan would help it out some.
Brian
Ride On!

[Photo-John]

Darker, with some flash would have worked well, here. It would make the background richer, hold the highlights better, and make your rider pop more.

I like lots of blur. So the slower the better. Since XC riders aren't usually moving that fast, you can shoot really slow. But remember - the slower you shoot, the more you'll lose. For a photo like this, I'd try as slow as 1/15th second. But I'd expect to have to shoot 3 or 4 to get a good one. You need a cooperative rider for that kind of photo. It's worth it, though!

A cute girl on a full rigid SS - we need more of that on this forum!