Moto GP shot with M9-P

[rivercityrocker]

I was shooting MotoGP this weekend and of course my Leica came with me. I just wanted to share some of my shots.

https://flic.kr/s/aHsjWYPg9r

 

[kena]

Moto GP

Moto GP

Awesome pics! Those races are always a good time. Looks like you had some good access too. What lenses did you shoot with?
I'm sitting down to watch the race right now.
KA

 

[rivercityrocker]

I added a few more photos. I have press access so I can get to the grid and pretty much anywhere on track.

For the paddock/grid shots I used a 50mm Summicron v.3 and for the action I used a 90 Elmar v.1


Looking back at my shots I may rethink my coverage next year and instead of shooting the races focus upon documenting the other aspects.

 

[GaryMulcahey]

Good work!
Didn't know Guzzi was still racing. 😉

 

[judsonzhao]

How could you shoot sports (super fast motorcycle) with a manual RF camera....
Awesome!

 

[rivercityrocker]

Good work!
Didn't know Guzzi was still racing. 😉

Thanks! The goose was on display. It was a real beauty. I wouldn't put it up against one of those race bikes though! 🙂

 

[rivercityrocker]

How could you shoot sports (super fast motorcycle) with a manual RF camera....
Awesome!

Zone focus and good panning technique. You have to know right when to hit the shutter-release.

I can usually tell exactly when my camera is tracking at the same speed as the vehicle. That's when I hit the button. No spray and pray. I will say that my keeper rate is much higher with a DSLR.

I also used a Nikon Df and it performed very well.

 

[alan davus]

Great shots.....got any of the grid girls???

 

[rivercityrocker]

Great shots.....got any of the grid girls???

I don't really photograph them as they are generally very corny and trained to do that "pose and fake smile" whenever a camera is pointed at them. Sure they're nice to look at, but in my opinion they don't make for compelling images.

 

[rwintle]

That is a really nice set, congratulations. The panning is solid, and I always like the paddock/pit-lane/behind the scenes pics. That one of the Repsol Honda mechanic is priceless! 😀

It is still too cold for motorsports here, even in the comparatively mild part of Canada where I live. May 5th will be the first day trackside for me... waiting... waiting... 🙂

 

[GaryMulcahey]

Richard, what are you shooting in May. I race and do some trackday events on my TZ250. Do you shoot motorcycle racing?

G

PS: I live out between Shannonville and Mosport and about 3hrs from Calabogie.

 

[j.scooter]

Really cool set! Thanks for posting.

 

[ricnak]

Nice work!

 

[stitchohana]

I was shooting MotoGP this weekend and of course my Leica came with me. I just wanted to share some of my shots.

https://flic.kr/s/aHsjWYPg9r

nice work ! It's nice to see more photos of those scenes outside of the track.

 

[Richard G]

Leica M. Is there nothing it can't do? (With apologies to Homer Simpson) Sport is so timing-critical that extreme familiarity with whatever camera you prefer is more important than what that camera is. I have shot basketball, rowing and soccer with Leicas and apart from the reach there is no real downside.

 

[Steve_F]

Great stuff. A couple of years back (about 13/14 actually) I had full access at Silverstone to F1 testing (not on GP weekend). Yes, I shot the cars on track from 'privileged' positions ie not behind the fence. But my fave shots were life in the paddock/pits.
I have the slides somewhere in a box.
That's why I love these shots. The life as opposed to all the usual action stuff. I find these give a greater insight as to what it is all about.

Steve.