Panning

Technique

Moving the camera with the subject so it stays sharp while the background blurs.

Use a shutter speed of 1/30 to 1/125 (depending on speed). Move the camera smoothly with the subject, starting before the shot and continuing after. Continuous AF keeps the subject sharp while you track. Requires practice - most panning shots fail.

Tools that help with this:

Camera Settings Advisor EXIF Viewer

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