THE NEED FOR SPEED
CANON PRO
NAME:
DREW GIBSON
CAMERA:
CANON EOS-1D X MK II
Drew, 35, is a London-based professional motorsports photographer with an eye for creative imagery. He travels the globe to shoot everything from World Endurance Championships to Formula E. His clients include car manufacturers, like Bentley, Aston Martin, and Nio, as well as Top Gear, Goodwood Revival and several race teams. To check out Drew’s amazing portfolio, go to www.drew-gibson.co.uk.
APPRENTICE
NAME:
UWE DEFFNER
CAMERA:
CANON EOS-1D X MK II
Uwe is a retired IT consultant, originally from Münster, Germany, who moved to the UK over 25 years ago. His first Canon was a Canon FTb film camera, and his first DSLR was the EOS 450D, but he soon progressed to a EOS 5D Mark III, and more recently, a pro-level EOS-1D X Mark II. He asked for our help to improve his motorsport action photos, and who better to help him than Drew Gibson?
TECHNIQUE ASSESSMENT
Our Apprentice Uwe starts up his engine with Canon pro Drew’s camera tips
MANUAL CONTROL
full control over the aperture, shutter speed and ISO you need to use Manual mode,” says Drew. “If you’re using Shutter Priority mode and shooting in and out
