Photography thread

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:46 pm

So, turns out a few of you are into it.
Which is cool!
Thought it would be a good idea to get something started..
We can share pictures / specs.. what ever.

I've a 7D and a 500d and use glass things..
And have taken some photos...

I was Joes first

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:16 pm

Not too much motorsport from me.. Shoot on a 450D usually.. Currently shes a bit broken. 50mm 1.8 and my 60mm macro would be my 2 favourites..

The old whip..

This was shot with a 50mm 1.8 with a reversal ring to mount it backwards onto the body... Changes the focal range a tad

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:22 pm

Reversal ring?
Didn't know you could get them..
I just taped them backwards!

How do you find your macro?

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:28 pm

Loved it until I dropped it about 2 weeks back

Personally, I'd go for a 100mm next time, I find the 60mm good on the crop however I'm always a TINY bit short. Was considering a tamron 90mm to replace my 60.. Need a new body however

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:54 pm

Woooo photos

I consider myself to be extremely amateur at photography, have an 1100D with 18-55 & 75-300 kit lenses and a 50mm f1.8 i got a few weeks back.

Also got in a little bit of trouble for taking this pic...

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:01 pm

siren676 wrote:
Also got in a little bit of trouble for taking this pic...

how?

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:19 pm

Sitting on the side of the road waiting for a towtruck to turn up for ch4ng's car, had some police turn up and said that i was being a distraction to other motorists because i took some photos while waiting

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:22 am

Awesome photos in here guys

I do love shooting! Mainly cars but not always, and I love trying out different editing styles, even if they don't work sometimes!

From an SDU meet quite a while back

Trackday in Taupo

Hamptons

Friends Evo X

Top of Mount Eden early in the morning

Bumming around

Moo inspecting my friends FD

"Banned from Bathurst"!

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:51 am

Loving these photos. Siren I'd call myself ameteur too. Your photos look fine. The only tip I have for you is to straighten your horizons in Photoshop. Can do so much for a slightly crooked shot. I think I have that same pic of the city... I got in trouble for taking mine too, only that I was in the navy base at the time hahaha

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:59 am

I feel like a rookie after seeing how your photos are better than mine... I use a point and click Nikon waterproof one because I know I like to get messy when I drink... (Yep, that's wine everyones throwing)

Bruce Anstey the kiwi rider battling it out for his podium in the supersports race. Was a good day on the Isle of Man.

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:24 am

Angreal, that bike picture is actually pretty cool, point and shoots can sometimes get the best photos because they're always with you compared to a heavy ass DSLR.

I consider myself a rookie as well though, but I'll share a couple of my shots. 650D with basic 18-35 & 70-250 kit. Buying more as I go though.

Hampton Downs 18/08/13 by Skilfil, on Flickr

4&Rotor Supra by Skilfil, on Flickr

Mad Mike RX8 at Ardmore Showdown by Skilfil, on Flickr

ch4ng · Post by **ch4ng** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:34 pm

Re: siren's city pic.
The stories behind the photos are always interesting. That was a good night. 80km drive on a Friday night. Ended up breaking down just north on the Auckland harbour bridge.

Apparently it's a good time to take photos..

TehAshleigh · Post by **TehAshleigh** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:37 pm

Lets just say that i am beyond keen to get into automotive photography.
A mixture of a 7D and 550D in these photos.
Mostly standard lenses and photoshop work - but a couple are with a 1.8 50mm :3

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:53 pm

Earlier this year, my two friends begged me to ruin their wedding photos...

=\

Done 12 hour of hamptons

But shooting drifting for me is one of the best things ever.

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:06 am

Neat BRM

Is anyone here handy with videography?

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:03 pm

CordedBowl wrote:Neat BRM

Is anyone here handy with videography?

I am

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Sun Oct 06, 2013 11:01 pm

Keeping this thread alive! Was at Pukekohe earlier today.

SkilletKid · Post by **SkilletKid** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:07 am

Wow I love 240Zs.

Nice photos!

Mr. Shine · Post by **Mr. Shine** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 3:11 pm

Funny I haven't noticed this thread!

Shooting with a Nikon D600 with 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5, 50mm f/1.8 and 80-200mm f/2.8. Just picked up a 2x teleconverter for very cheap too, which should be fun.

Not particularly into shooting cars but I'm trying to get more automotive event photography in.

You can see more at EMP Photography.

Few of my more recent shots:

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 7:29 pm

man i seriously need to get my 450d recalibrated. the damn thing just doesnt take sharp pictures no matter what settings i use. seriously fucking me off. i used to use a a cannon film 50d and it took great pics, but the 450d even with swapping the lenses is just "dull"

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 7:50 pm

Mr. Shine wrote:Rad photos

Fantastic! I wish I took more photos like this.

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 7:53 pm

great pic's Mr Shine...... I can not however share the thought after looking at them of:
"You know, out of those 3 animal pics, I hope you used one hell of a zoom lens on that Hippo ...... them Hippo's are dangerous bastiches!"

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 8:13 pm

Looking through these makes me really want to get a new camera body, 1100D isnt the sharpest thing in the world and I just spent a little too much on new glass

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 8:24 pm

It's so awesome so many of you are into shooting all things!

I Haven't really strayed much from racing / drifting...

Though, I tried something a bit more fun with my film SLR
=)

Mr. Shine · Post by **Mr. Shine** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:20 pm

Cheers guys! Try to keep some variety going in what I shoot but seem to keep going back to Auckland Zoo

siren676 wrote:Looking through these makes me really want to get a new camera body, 1100D isnt the sharpest thing in the world and I just spent a little too much on new glass

I don't know dude, a lot of people suggest glass long before body! Check out the Flickr 1100D group (that's a link

) to see what people can do with an 1100D!

Only reason I went for a D600 was because I knew the next upgrade would be years away because of price, and if I went for something like a D7000 or D7100 I'd be looking to upgrade in another couple of body releases because crop bodies are generally fairly affordable

Also worth mentioning that post-processing can make a lot of difference in adding sharpness, contrast and colour depth, too.

BRM wrote:Though, I tried something a bit more fun with my film SLR

I love to shoot a bit of film too! Have a couple of rolls developed, scanned and ready for pick up now, actually. Waiting for payday to afford paying for them though

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