Official Test for 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans

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Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/20 @f20 ISO100
This weekend was the official test day in advance of the 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 17/18 June.  

 All 60 cars taking part in the big race attended the test on Sunday 4 June, including all of the competitors in the FIA World Endurance Championship, for whom this is round 3 of the nine race world championship.  It is also the only race that isn't 6-hours in duration and as such the 24 Hours of Le Mas is worth double championship points, making all the more vital to do well in a few weeks time.
Fujifilm X-T2 + XF100-400mm f4.5/5.6 - 1/200 @f8 ISO100
In my role as the FIA Media Delegate and the Photo Delegate for the event I went trackside during the morning session and then spent an hour in the pitlane in the afternoon.

 Trackside I used the Fujifilm X-T2 with the XF100-400mm lens and another X-T2 fitted with the XF50-140mm f2.8.  I took shots of the cars on track but also took the opportunity to photograph the track marshals as they went about their work.
Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 + 1.4x conv - 1/2500 @f4 ISO400
In the pitlane I used one camera with the XF50-140mm f2.8, fitting the 1.4x converter for part of the session, while the other X-T2 was fitted with the XF10-24mm f4.  In the pitlane I worked beside the teams as they completed the pitstops or worked on their cars and I was also to capture some environmental portraits during the session.

 Here is a flavour of the official test at Le Mans -
Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 - 1/160 @ f7.1 ISO100

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 - 1/2000 @ f2.8 ISO100

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF100-400mm f4.5/5.6 - 1/100 @f8 ISO100

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF100-400mm f4.5/5.6 - 1/250 @f4.8 ISO100

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 - 1/125 @ f9 ISO100

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 - 1/400 @ f9 ISO200

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8- 1/4000 @ f2.8 ISO160

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF100-400mm f4.5/5.6 - 1/200 @f5.4 ISO100

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF100-400mm f4.5/5.6 - 1/160 @f5.6 ISO100

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF100-400mm f4.5/5.6 - 1/200 @f8 ISO100
Rubens Barrichello - Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 - 1/400 @f2.8 ISO800
Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 - 1/2500 @f2.8 ISO250



Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 - 1/2000 @f2.8 ISO250

Oliver Gavin (centre) - Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 - 1/1600 @f2.8 ISO400

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 + 1.4x conv - 1/1250 @f4 ISO400

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 + 1.4x conv - 1/2500 @f4 ISO400

Bruno Senna - Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 + 1.4x conv - 1/2500 @f4 ISO400

Nicolas Prost - Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 + 1.4x conv - 1/800 @f4 ISO400

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF50-140mm f2.8 + 1.4x conv - 1/1250 @f4 ISO400

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/1000 @f5.6 ISO400

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/200 @f5.6 ISO400

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/20 @f22 ISO200

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/25 @f20 ISO160

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/25 @f22 ISO125

Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/20 @f22 ISO125
Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/40 @f16 ISO160
Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/25 @f22 ISO100
Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/25 @f22 ISO100
Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/25 @f22 ISO100
Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/25 @f16 ISO100
Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24mm f4 - 1/20 @f22 ISO100
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Jeff Carter is an Official Fujifilm X Photographer and was named as a Fujifilm brand ambassador in June 2015. In 2016 he worked with the company on the launches of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 in Tokyo and the Fujifilm X-T2 in Paris in July 2016.  You can view his profile and gallery on the Fujifilm website HERE

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