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Old 10-22-2008, 08:04 PM   #301
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Not bad shots at all! Other than some of the extreme angles, I think these are great, particularly the action shots.
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Old 10-23-2008, 05:04 PM   #302
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Yay for AWJunkies! Love those shots...hopefully will be able to tweak my camera around and get a couple pictures looking better than what I have atm . Thanks for the writeup!
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Old 10-26-2008, 01:55 AM   #303
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Old 10-27-2008, 06:01 PM   #304
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Compositionally, they're all pretty good The first one is spot-on, and I think for the 3rd one, given how close you are to having it as a profile shot of the car, it's best to have the wheels straightened out (or at least, straight enough so you don't see tire tread) in this case.

The second one is a tough one...it really is a bit out of focus, but the angle is great. Panning shots can be quite difficult...make sure you try to keep your focus on the front of the car and follow through with the shot, pivoting your whole body at the waist and not just moving your upper body.
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Old 10-27-2008, 06:34 PM   #305
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Compositionally, they're all pretty good The first one is spot-on, and I think for the 3rd one, given how close you are to having it as a profile shot of the car, it's best to have the wheels straightened out (or at least, straight enough so you don't see tire tread) in this case.

The second one is a tough one...it really is a bit out of focus, but the angle is great. Panning shots can be quite difficult...make sure you try to keep your focus on the front of the car and follow through with the shot, pivoting your whole body at the waist and not just moving your upper body.
awesome i'm really glad to hear that! i'm getting a lot better! the second one was very hard and the car was flying so i tried my best. thanks for the input
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Old 10-28-2008, 12:37 PM   #306
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Hello photography goons!
I'm just getting started in digital photography, and am trying to absorb as much information as is humanly possible, so all criticism is appreciated!
I'm currently looking into macro photography because every time i see a dash cluster or a shift knob in macro I just love it. So I'm looking for some lens advice. I have a Canon Digital Rebel (non-XT) and I have been thinking about starting out with a macro lens that still has an AutoFocus option. The one I was specifically considering is the EF-S 60mm f/2.8. Is there anything you season photo guys would recommend I beware of/look out for? Any and all help is welcome!
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Old 10-28-2008, 03:42 PM   #307
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Old 10-28-2008, 03:56 PM   #308
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Hello photography goons!
I'm just getting started in digital photography, and am trying to absorb as much information as is humanly possible, so all criticism is appreciated!
I'm currently looking into macro photography because every time i see a dash cluster or a shift knob in macro I just love it. So I'm looking for some lens advice. I have a Canon Digital Rebel (non-XT) and I have been thinking about starting out with a macro lens that still has an AutoFocus option. The one I was specifically considering is the EF-S 60mm f/2.8. Is there anything you season photo guys would recommend I beware of/look out for? Any and all help is welcome!
I have a macro lens myself, and I've found that it actually has more uses than just taking extreme close-ups of interior parts. I actually have the Nikon equivalent to the Canon lens you mentioned, and it's probably my 2nd sharpest lens. The one thing to consider though is that while I've found more uses for my macro lens than just close-ups, it's still a very specialized lens. If you're new to photography, I would probably recommend going with a nice inexpensive 50mm f/1.8 instead, just to get your feet wet with non-zoom lenses. If you haven't shot with a prime lens before, you'll most likely immediately notice a pretty steep learning curve, and I believe that it's better to take on this learning curve with an expensive lens first, since macro lenses are almost always in upwards of $400. That said, I actually use my 50mm more often than my macro lens to do interior shots, simply because the f/1.8 works better for interiors. Just about all my work with my macro lens I use with a flash to get enough light on the subject. Hope this helps!
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Old 10-28-2008, 04:12 PM   #309
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I have a macro lens myself, and I've found that it actually has more uses than just taking extreme close-ups of interior parts. I actually have the Nikon equivalent to the Canon lens you mentioned, and it's probably my 2nd sharpest lens. The one thing to consider though is that while I've found more uses for my macro lens than just close-ups, it's still a very specialized lens. If you're new to photography, I would probably recommend going with a nice inexpensive 50mm f/1.8 instead, just to get your feet wet with non-zoom lenses. If you haven't shot with a prime lens before, you'll most likely immediately notice a pretty steep learning curve, and I believe that it's better to take on this learning curve with an expensive lens first, since macro lenses are almost always in upwards of $400. That said, I actually use my 50mm more often than my macro lens to do interior shots, simply because the f/1.8 works better for interiors. Just about all my work with my macro lens I use with a flash to get enough light on the subject. Hope this helps!
Extremly helpful! Thanks.
The 50mm was probably my second choice. One question on the use of flash with macro though. Doesn't the flash wash out the subject while in macro or do you diffuse it somehow? I might be misusing diffuse, so forgive me.
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Old 10-28-2008, 04:21 PM   #310
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Extremly helpful! Thanks.
The 50mm was probably my second choice. One question on the use of flash with macro though. Doesn't the flash wash out the subject while in macro or do you diffuse it somehow? I might be misusing diffuse, so forgive me.
Using a flash actually takes some experimenting. I would never trust the on-camera flash for any serious photography. I use a Nikon SB-600 flash with a diffuser or with the Gary Fong Lightsphere, and typically have it pointing upward to bounce off the ceiling. Here's some example photos of my 08 STI Invidia downpipe using my macro lens and my flash pointed upward with the Lightsphere attached:







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Old 10-28-2008, 04:45 PM   #311
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Those would be taken inside a lightbox, no? If I get a macro lens I really want to make some kind of cheap lightbox.
Also, I guess that answers my next question. If i really want to get into this I should probably invest in a good flash that I can diffuse / point upward.
Finally, what lens used for those shots? Thats just about the level of detail / zoom I am looking for, if not perhaps a little more.
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Old 10-28-2008, 04:49 PM   #312
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Those would be taken inside a lightbox, no? If I get a macro lens I really want to make some kind of cheap lightbox.
Also, I guess that answers my next question. If i really want to get into this I should probably invest in a good flash that I can diffuse / point upward.
Finally, what lens used for those shots? Thats just about the level of detail / zoom I am looking for, if not perhaps a little more.
No light box involved, just a white table cloth to give it the white background. Lens used was my Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 Micro.
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Old 10-28-2008, 04:55 PM   #313
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wow and the flash pointed upward gave such great distribution of light. I think I have my next two investments pinned down.
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Old 10-28-2008, 04:58 PM   #314
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wow and the flash pointed upward gave such great distribution of light. I think I have my next two investments pinned down.
Both the low ceiling in that room and the fact that I used the Lightsphere helped really distribute the light that well
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Old 10-29-2008, 10:10 AM   #315
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Old 10-29-2008, 10:21 AM   #316
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Here is a recent photograph I took. Ignoring rule of thirds advice, anything else I should be looking for?

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Old 10-29-2008, 03:46 PM   #317
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so what do you think

My old S13 and mazda3 taken with my old sony point and shoot

And my wrx with my new d40 still working on getting the settings down
Okay, I've got an idea...let's try something new here Rather than me telling you what I think of it, based on what you've read in this thread...what do you believe you could've done better on each of these photos? After all, learning is just as much being able to repeat or show what you learned as it is just listening or reading something.
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Old 10-29-2008, 03:49 PM   #318
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Here is a recent photograph I took. Ignoring rule of thirds advice, anything else I should be looking for?

My main issue with this photos aside from rule of thirds is the location and the angle that it was shot. You can see a trash can in the background and it looks like it was shot at eye level, which almost makes it look like a for sale ad instead of a photo you're trying to really get nice and artistic with.
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Old 10-29-2008, 04:12 PM   #319
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I only went through the first few posts by Armin but I tried using the rule of 3rds as much as I can and the extreme low (had no way of getting extreme highs) on my last few detail pics:

Not the best pics, but I think an improvement over before (I won't shame myself with those pics though they wouldn't be too hard to find with a search)













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Old 10-29-2008, 04:18 PM   #321
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I only went through the first few posts by Armin but I tried using the rule of 3rds as much as I can and the extreme low (had no way of getting extreme highs) on my last few detail pics:

Not the best pics, but I think an improvement over before (I won't shame myself with those pics though they wouldn't be too hard to find with a search)

Looking good with the low angle. Now just gotta get those cars to a better location and you'll be set Also, when doing shots that are full face or full rear, this one of the times where you're just fine breaking the rule of thirds...just make sure it fills up the frame and you're good to go.

Also, for the photo I quoted...be careful on the edges there. Rule of thirds is great but don't abide by it and put the edge of the car all the way at the edge of the frame.
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Looking good with the low angle. Now just gotta get those cars to a better location and you'll be set Also, when doing shots that are full face or full rear, this one of the times where you're just fine breaking the rule of thirds...just make sure it fills up the frame and you're good to go.

Also, for the photo I quoted...be careful on the edges there. Rule of thirds is great but don't abide by it and put the edge of the car all the way at the edge of the frame.
Yah, agreed that my driveway's not the best place to take pics scenically, but it's where I do alot of my detailing work and it's closest to home. LOL

Thanks for the advice, i'll work on it tonight. Doing the AMS drag car that's headed for SEMA 08. =D
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Yah, agreed that my driveway's not the best place to take pics scenically, but it's where I do alot of my detailing work and it's closest to home. LOL

Thanks for the advice, i'll work on it tonight. Doing the AMS drag car that's headed for SEMA 08. =D
Right on! If you see him, tell Rich at AMS I said hi. I hadn't seen him since Buttonwillow this time last year.

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Right on! If you see him, tell Rich at AMS I said hi. I hadn't seen him since Buttonwillow this time last year.

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Will do! Rich is my boy! We went to college together and he's the one that got me "in" at AMS doing the detailing.

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My main issue with this photos aside from rule of thirds is the location and the angle that it was shot. You can see a trash can in the background and it looks like it was shot at eye level, which almost makes it look like a for sale ad instead of a photo you're trying to really get nice and artistic with.
Alright, I like the advice. But come on! trashcan!? its tiny and I'd have to walk all the way down the driveway to go get it. :-)I will experiment more with the angle of the shot. Although I did do that once before, I got on the roof to shoot some pictures of my old SRT-4. That rhymes.
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