LogicWavelength, drew22mader and dirtySAMURAIs Guide Automotive Photography *NEW PIX*

[LogicWavelength]

Thanks! ...and btw gearbox... the back of the car is kinda cut off on that last pic - you might want to address that! hehe

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[RHCP0801]

the moonroof looks really messed up too lol

[gearbox]

lol yea it was taken like that with the rear a bit chopped, old pic. whats wrong with the roof? its in tilt mode

[Ashhole]

wow, thats a hell of a lot of good info. I especially liked drews section on manual camera operations. Its something ive been trying to learn, and thats helpin out a lot.

[Devani]

How about camera reviews...?

now i know how to take pics..

[RHCP0801]

Originally Posted by gearbox

whats wrong with the roof? its in tilt mode

its just the glare on the moonroof that had me messed up, looks like the weather stripping around it is peeling up

[drew22mader]

Originally Posted by Devani

How about camera reviews...?

now i know how to take pics..

We can do a small breakdown to cameras but there are just so many out there that it would be hard to do a complete review, and we would just be copying someone elses opinion because us 3 haven't used prolly 1/40 of the cameras out there. But we have a feel of which cameras to use.

A really good starter camera for the dSLR i would suggest would be the:

Canon Rebel XT - 8mp Great Price with the 18-55mm kit lens.

Canon Rebel XTi (newest version) Great Price now 10mp, also added the larger screen but had to take out the control panel lcd. Now has a self cleaning system that shakes off the dirt and dust particle (not sure how effective this is).

Nikon D50 - Only 6mp but good for starters. Price for it just is too close to the Canon not to upgrade to the Canon XT series.

Then you have more advanced camera. But doesn't require an advanced knowledge.

Canon 20D, Canon 30D, Canon 5D, Canon 1DMark II N, Canon 1DMark II
Nikon D70, Nikon D80 (New), Nikon D200, Nikon D2xs, Nikon D2x, Nikon D2hs

Then after you choose a camera, it's time for Lens. Prepare you wallet and yourself because you are going to have more money in lenses than your camera. Stuff isn't cheap in the camera world, and you pay for what you get. All except for the 50mm f/1.8, aka Nifty Fifty. Takes crisp shots and is a must I think, and you can pick it up for next to nothing.

You should have a decent tripod, the $20 ones will work but don't offer the stability and features that the better tripods have. Remember, your paying $$$$$ for your camera and lens, why crap out and buy something that is just as important? Invest in a camera bag, i picked up my Canon Bag for like $40-$50. Helps with carrying stuff around and not getting damaged.

Lens filters, polarizers, UV Filters will be next. One of us will do a section on these: STAY TUNED!

[gearbox]

i have a fairly nice tripod for $20 i got at walmart has tons of adjustment stuff and even a level ball. not really sure what else you would need, it holds the cam any way you can think of.

[dp_yz713]

deffinately great peoples. +1 for you three!

[sil04ver]

My camera has ALL these settings and Ive been too lazy to learn how to use them. Thank you! Im gonna take some practice pics in the structure at school

[TRANX]

thanks for the guide....
here's my attempt...

[dirtySAMURAI]

awesome shot. looks a little dark on the front and could be better if it were bigger/not so over sharpened.

[texascivic2k1]

I can't believe I totally missed this thread. (4 weeks later ) This has some of the best documentation for photography. Great work guys!

[bigainabuilt]

Sweet info guys +2 today and i'll get dirty samurai tommorow ive given enough rep for a day

[estebomb_ftw]

Awww very good thread . Need to +rep you guys later.

Also, trying to save for new camera. Is this good?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1099394810083