how did you do?

 

well I did very well - took 1000 photos and got 300 keepers. Not my best day and not my worst.

I don't drive autox anymore if that was what you were asking Just take photos and like the subbie crowd (you are all just such nice people)

This shot looked good after takig the front plate off via photoshop so I posted it for you to enjoy

 

Cool pic, what kind of camera you shooting with?

 

Nice shot.

Also good job with the chop. Got the colors matching perfectly.... sometimes that's hard to do. i wouldnt have noticed if you didnt point it out.

 

Nikon D2X with a 80 to400 zoom

 

bdougr

Great Pic!

I'm curious though - a Nikkor 80-400vr?? aren't they a bit on the slow side (focusing). Just wondering what you thought, cause I'm debating if I should get this lens as well.

TIA

 

Actually after looking at the exif data it was the 70-200VR lens for this part of the day.

The 80-400 is a 'so-so' lens. VERY SLOW focus on my old D100 but peppy on the D2X (the d2x has a focus motor with five times more hampster power) On the D100 and probably the D70 I would say it is almost unusable for fast action photography. You can use it but every now and then it goes into this slow noisy hunt for focus.

If you can afford it the 70-200 is the sweetest lens for motorsports. Just about the right range for autox and track.

sorry for the confusion
Doug

here are the rest of the shots from that day
http://www.sportscarimage.com/Autox/June122005/

 

Agreed the 70-200 VR is a beautiful lens for sports photography- I have one as well an older non af-s 80-200 f2.8.

I am envious of the D2X though...(cries). Can't justify one to the wife for now...

As for the 80-400 I've been holding off on this because of the slow focus speed. But apparently that's by design (according to Nikon). Not the best sports lens but a great handheld (because of the VR).

looking forward to seeing more great pics from you!