Formula One testing at Silverstone 24-26 June

Last year I went to the Formula One test at Silverstone, I had some success with pictures as you can see in this article. However for this year I planned to go again, but a combined set of circumstances means I can't be there. So for anyone who's reading, and planning to go then here's some top tips for setting up your EOS-1D Mark III custom functions for F1 cars.

• Cfn III-2 AI Servo Tracking sensitivity, set this to Normal ie 0
• Cfn III-3 AI Servo 1st / 2nd image priority, set this to 0 if you want more well focussed frames, set to 1 if you want 10fps all the time
• Cfn III-4 AI Servo AF tracking method, set to 1 continuous AF track priority
• Cfn III-8 AF expansion with selected AF point, set this to 1 to enable the left right assist AF points

For me I tend to use manual mode for racetrack pictures, you can take an exposure reading from the track surface, just remember to re-check it every 10-20 minutes as the random appearance of the sun can make a big difference. If the sun keeps appearing then check more often. You could've been there too this year, but already the limited tickets are sold out and there's no option to pay on the day at the gate.

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