Telephoto lens: Panning is easier when you're farther from the subject—and you really want a long lens when photographing tigers. But make sure that it's light enough to handhold and pan easily. Garbutt used a 70–200mm f/2.8G Nikon AF-S ED VR set to 150mm.

What shutter speed should I use for panning?

For perfect panning photos, the ideal shutter speed is anything between 1/30s and 1/125s. Unfortunately, there's no one-size-fits-all shutter speed, because the faster the subject is moving, the faster the shutter speed needs to be.

How do you photograph a panning shot?

Start with a shutter speed around 1/60 sec and lower it as you get more comfortable with the action. Try 1/30 sec or slower for more blur, 1/125 sec for less. Make sure to switch off your Image Stabilizer - unless you are shooting with a lens with the option of Mode 2 IS – if so, use this.