***Random Pics With The New Tripod***

remmib · 05-30-2008, 10:31 AM

Well I got myself a new tripod, so that means some new pics.

This time I thought I give the 50mm f/1.8 a try, haven't used that much previously for my carpics. I also used my 70-200 f/2.8L IS lens.

Accel Junky · 05-30-2008, 10:41 AM

Nice, I have both of the same lens but my 70-200 is the non-IS version. What body?

gnome011 · 05-30-2008, 10:46 AM

WOW. Great shots!!!!! Great car too!!!

remmib · 05-30-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Accel Junky

Nice, I have both of the same lens but my 70-200 is the non-IS version. What body?

Canon 40D.

Accel Junky · 05-30-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Canon 40D.

Cool. I just now saw the photo of the tripod. I've heard good things about Manfrotto. Which model is yours and how do you like the build quality? Thanks and sorry for the off topic

mds82 · 05-30-2008, 11:16 AM

very nice shots.

How do you like that 50mm F1.8 lens, i was thinking of picking one of those up as well, they are relatively inexpensive

e92man · 05-30-2008, 11:17 AM

awesome car and pics as always.....

shragon · 05-30-2008, 11:25 AM

i always enjoy seeing your pics and car! nice job!

just4kickz · 05-30-2008, 11:30 AM

i need to get me a tripod. nice shots

musoo · 05-30-2008, 11:37 AM

nice as usual, where did u get your trunk lip? I got a crappy one installed, I am thinking to get a new one~
I am using Nikon D60, I guess the color comes out from it is not as sharp as Canon. Any forum you have to share?

remmib · 05-30-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Accel Junky

Cool. I just now saw the photo of the tripod. I've heard good things about Manfrotto. Which model is yours and how do you like the build quality? Thanks and sorry for the off topic

This tripod is just awesome, so solid and so versatile. It's called 055XPROB with the 804RC2 head. Their's also a smaller version, called 190XPROB.

Here's a review:
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Ma...--804-RC2-head

billspreston · 05-30-2008, 11:50 AM

Looks great remmib

we've got a couple manfrotto setups over here, love them both!

The 1.8 50mm produces nice results. I've got a 1.4 55mm and its difficult to use when shooting cars because it is so zoomed in. Is that the reason why you don't use your 1.8 as much? I wish I could use that lens more because it looks great in low light.

Andro07 · 05-30-2008, 11:50 AM

Your car always looks clean!

SES_D · 05-30-2008, 11:51 AM

as always, great shots

addy85 · 05-30-2008, 11:58 AM

I love your car

remmib · 05-30-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mds82

very nice shots.

How do you like that 50mm F1.8 lens, i was thinking of picking one of those up as well, they are relatively inexpensive

Yes, it's the cheapest lens from Canon I think. And it produces very sharp images.

But I don't like the AF on it and the build quality, often the pics comes out abit unsharp when I use AF.
So in these pics I used MF and the Live View funktion on the 40D with it's 10x zoom to focus on the car, and thats worked out great.

bavarian19 · 05-30-2008, 12:07 PM

you need to stop posting pics of your car... It is making me want an IB BMW, which means for me I would have to atleast buy an M3

Accel Junky · 05-30-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by billspreston

Looks great remmib

we've got a couple manfrotto setups over here, love them both!

The 1.8 50mm produces nice results. I've got a 1.4 55mm and its difficult to use when shooting cars because it is so zoomed in. Is that the reason why you don't use your 1.8 as much? I wish I could use that lens more because it looks great in low light.

<highjack>I took my 50mm 1.8 to an Auto Show indoors and it was too zoomy on a cropped sensor SLR. I had to back WAY up to get the cars in frame and with people bustling about, it was all I could do to avoid the crowd. </highjack>

remmib · 05-30-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by musoo

nice as usual, where did u get your trunk lip? I got a crappy one installed, I am thinking to get a new one~
I am using Nikon D60, I guess the color comes out from it is not as sharp as Canon. Any forum you have to share?

It's the OEM CF spoiler that I got at my dealer, of course with perfect fitment and a steep pricetag.

Quote:

Originally Posted by musoo

Any forum you have to share?

You mean photograph forum

If so, no I'm not on any photo forums.

billspreston · 05-30-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Accel Junky

<highjack>I took my 50mm 1.8 to an Auto Show indoors and it was too zoomy on a cropped sensor SLR. I had to back WAY up to get the cars in frame and with people bustling about, it was all I could do to avoid the crowd. </highjack>

Yep same problem. I was using a D80 and that 1.4 55mm lens wasn't even usable in tight spaces. I really wish Canon would just release the 'new 5d' so I can upgrade to a proper full-frame. Hopefully that happens sooner rather than later.

evoi19 · 05-30-2008, 12:31 PM

clean and simple! Love it and well done!

rocketman · 05-30-2008, 12:34 PM

It definitely makes your shots look very clear nice addition to your equipment!

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