The DSLR Camera/Car Combo Thread!!

[INKMAN]

Here's my style on it. I tried to sharpen it but the image is so small the lines got a little jagged. What do you think? It looks way better in Lightroom than it does on Flickr because Flickr sharpens anyway.

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[Ultimateone]

Looks like it has too much sharpen for sure, I didn't want to go that far because of the jagged line effect that's happening there. Still looks kickass though

[INKMAN]

If it was on the full size image it wouldn't have that effect but I downloaded the one you posted so it's all I had to work with. I would maybe get rid of the vignetting as well because it darkens only the corners of the sky and looks a little unnatural. Just my opinion, I'm no pro.

[BrendanTheGreat408]

In case no one saw them yet I will continue whoring these pictures

All shot with a Canon 5D Mark III with the 85 1.2L II lens.

Like my photography page here.


2011 WRX Sedan on Enkei RPF1 SBC by BrendanBannister, on Flickr

2011 WRX Sedan on Enkei RPF1 SBC by BrendanBannister, on Flickr

2011 WRX Sedan on Enkei RPF1 SBC by BrendanBannister, on Flickr

2011 WRX Sedan on Enkei RPF1 SBC by BrendanBannister, on Flickr

2011 WRX Sedan on Enkei RPF1 SBC by BrendanBannister, on Flickr

2011 WRX Sedan on Enkei RPF1 SBC by BrendanBannister, on Flickr

2011 WRX Sedan on Enkei RPF1 SBC by BrendanBannister, on Flickr

2011 WRX Sedan on Enkei RPF1 SBC by BrendanBannister, on Flickr

2011 WRX Sedan on Enkei RPF1 SBC by BrendanBannister, on Flickr

2011 WRX Sedan on Enkei RPF1 SBC by BrendanBannister, on Flickr

[Jester808]

They are worth whoring out.

[devnulled]

Wow, there are tons of great photos in this thread. I have been shooting with a DSLR for a number of years but do not have a lot of experience with cars yet.

This is my 2010 WRX Limited 5-door. Shot with a Canon 5D MKII and two strobes bare triggered by Radiopoppers-- lens was the 70-200 2.8. Full EXIF info in the images. This was the first time I shot a car with strobes.. obviously I need to use a filter to cut out the reflections.

[INKMAN]

Originally Posted by BrendanTheGreat408

In case no one saw them yet I will continue whoring these pictures

You don't use a CP filter? Nice pics though.

[BrendanTheGreat408]

Originally Posted by INKMAN

You don't use a CP filter? Nice pics though.

I had all my filters for 77mm lenses, the 85 1.2 is a 72mm lens so I still need to pickup new filters:/

[INKMAN]

I figured there was a reason being that you have all that high end gear. I love my 85. I can only imagine how the 1.2 is!

[vision.dynamix]

Sometimes I like the look of not using a CPL.


This thing is going to make for some fun angles..

[Sirricealot]

Clear thoughts by Evoked Photography, on Flickr

[Ultimateone]

What are the chances you'd let me know that location?

[INKMAN]

It is a very cool location. It seems like you guys got a bunch up there!

[INKMAN]

Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

Sometimes I like the look of not using a CPL.
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I did when I first started out but once I started using it I don't think I could go back. Most of the time the reflections are way too distracting in my opinion. It all comes down to preference though.

[sysfailur]

Can an SLT join this thread? :P Sony A77 + Carl Zeiss 24-70/2.8 shot @ local Toys 4 Tots meet in PA today:

All @ 2.8, 50 ISO, various shutters, CPL... nothing fancy just recording the day:

[Ultimateone]

Great shots dude

[vision.dynamix]

Originally Posted by INKMAN

I did when I first started out but once I started using it I don't think I could go back. Most of the time the reflections are way too distracting in my opinion. It all comes down to preference though.

Photography is art, not rule. The only thing incorrect in art, is saying someone's work is incorrect.

[sysfailur]

Originally Posted by Ultimateone

Great shots dude

Thanks!

Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

Photography is art, not rule. The only thing incorrect in art, is saying someone's work is incorrect.

Quite true. Everyone has different tastes after all.

[INKMAN]

That's why if you read my statement it agrees with what you just said. You are exactly right, there is no correct way. Obviously if a shot is under exposed or blurry that's a different story but style and preference is all on the shooter.

[sysfailur]

Originally Posted by vision.dynamix

Sometimes I like the look of not using a CPL.


This thing is going to make for some fun angles..

Nice. I use a CF Induro tripod personally which inverts for low stuff. That's always fun

However, as I just picked up my A77 shooting at crazy angles is rather hilariously easy (with good light) via the pop out articulated viewfinder.

[vision.dynamix]

Originally Posted by INKMAN

That's why if you read my statement it agrees with what you just said. You are exactly right, there is no correct way. Obviously if a shot is under exposed or blurry that's a different story but style and preference is all on the shooter.

I never disagreed with you.

Under/over exposure and blur is also part of some photographer's styles.

[INKMAN]

I'm the best photographer in the world then! I got blurry and under/over exposed down to a science!!

[07STIgLimited]

Buddies sti.

[INKMAN]

Nice pics. What is your set up?

[INKMAN]

Maybe you guys can give me some advice. I was just playing around with setting manual focus points on my T2i. Am I better off selecting the center point and using that to shoot a vehicle? It seems that every time I use my AF it is completely unreliable and takes me 5 or 6 times to get the focus I desire. I never seem to get a completely sharp image. Maybe I'm better off going manual focus?

Example. It seems like this focused on the ground and the front wheel and the front end is soft. I was shooting wide open at 1/8 so should I expect the back of the car to be soft even at this slight of an angle? Is there a way to use all the focus points at once? <----Noob question.