Taking a panning shot to capture a sense of speed
Setting tips
Set Focus Mode to AF-C in order to continuously maintain focus on a car. Select Wide for Focus Area. When you are able to anticipate a particular composition in advance, Center may also work depending on the composition. Choose as slow a shutter speed as possible, such as 1/30 sec., and take a panning shot for a blurred background effect.
Shooting tips
Swing the camera horizontally in synchronization with the car’s movement. The key to a successful shot is to track the movement with the camera starting before and continuing even after the shot is taken.
Secrets for more beautiful results
Once you become accustomed to shooting for background blur, try doing it with slower shutter speeds. As the challenge rises accordingly, so does your opportunity to achieve more artistic-looking photos! So take advantage of chances to shoot cars, people and pets in such ways.