Photography News Issue 42

Photography News | Issue 42 | absolutephoto.com

CameraClubof theYear in associationwith Theme 4: Action Jeff Carter has been a professional

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photographer for over 20 years and set up MacLean Photographic in 1996, specialising in sports photography. He is currently the FIA media delegate for the World Endurance Championship and also the photo delegate for the world famous 24-hour Le Mans race. “My first piece of advice for anyone shooting action photography is get to know your subject,” says Jeff. “Before you even pick up a camera learn how to read the action that is going on in front of you. If you can anticipate what is going to happen next then you’ll see a marked improvement in the images you take. “Choose the appropriate shutter speed for your chosen subject. With the latest generation of sensors, don’t be afraid to push the ISO to keep the shutter speed high enough. I have pushed the Fujifilm X-T2 to 6400 and beyond with great results. “Modern AF systems are very reliable and can follow the action with ease. I use the X-T2 and it tracks subjects very well , but don’t be afraid to switch to manual focus. If necessary, prefocus on a spot on the track andwait for the subject to come to you. “Watch the background in your shots. A distraction, like a bright advertising hoarding, can ruin the best of shots so choose your shooting position carefully. “Finally, dress appropriately. If you are shooting outdoors make sure you are warm and comfortable, especially if you are not moving around a lot.”

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Images The FujifilmX-T2’s autofocusing system is very responsive and can track fast moving subjects, while the camera’s capable high ISO performance results in fine images whatever the lighting levels.

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Closingdate: Midnight, 6April

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Round 3: The Street results

Scores Dorchester Camera Club

*Already qualified

93 91 90 90 89

Great Notley Photography Club

*Exeter Camera Club

Congratulations to Dorchester Camera Club, our winners of Round 3 and the third qualifier for the final shoot-out. Street photography is a challenging subject, especially as so many elements of scenes are beyond the photographer’s control. Nevertheless, the quality of entries was very high and there was little to choose among the leading clubs, so a special well done to Dorchester CC. The overall scores are shown here and the individual scores can be seen on the CCOTY gallery on absolutephoto.com

West Wickham Photographic Society

Earl Shilton Camera Club Gloucester Camera Club

89 City of London and Cripplegate Photographic Society 87 Colchester Photographic Society 87 Maidenhead Camera Club 87 Ayr Photographic Society 86 Consett & District Photographic Society 86 Harlow Photographic Society 86 Seaford Photographic Society 86 Tonbridge Camera Club 86 Beckenham Photographic Society 85 First Monday 85 Harpenden Photographic Society 85 Norwich & District Photographic Society 85 Nuneaton Photographic Society 85 Halstead & District Photographic Society 84 *New City Photographic Society 84 Wisbech & District Camera Club 83 Blandford Forum Camera Club 81 Dronfield Camera Club 81 Peterborough Photographic Society 80 Birlingham Photography Club 79 Windsor Photographic Society 79 Dunholme Camera Club 77 Park Street Camera Club 74 Alba Photographic Society 72