Most of you probably have a good camera sitting in your pocket. Yes your smart phone. Smart phones have a low aperture that allows a lot of light in it`s small lens. Lets start with that.

Light is the most important thing when taking a picture. A smartphone will take a great picture during the day and less of one at night because generally the flash isn`t that great.

For example: In a well lit parking lot your smartphone will take a nice picture, under a gasoline station canopy maybe not so well.

Using a digital camera has the same effect, cheap flash but can get a good picture during the day.

The worst are flip phones just bad all around.

You want a great picture especially for a photo shoot, hire somebody that is a professional, or use a DSLR with lens` that have a low aperture 4.0 or below.

Taking pictures at night is tricky even the best photographers find it a challenge. With whatever camera you use, be patient, try out the different scene modes and flash supplied with the camera and always use light to your advantage and take a few extra pictures just in case.

 

Cool story...Brah

 

Mmmkayy...

 

are you part of a photography forum too and accidentally posted here???

 

I rock the phone pics cause I would rather buy car parts!! but thanks

 

i wouldn't mind having a nice DSLR though, but damn...the prices of those things i may as well buy ATLP exhaust

 

I have a Nikon DSLR but dont have cat-back! LOGIC?

 

no.
priorities!

i bought my dslr because of my pretty car.

 

hahahaha Nice one!.. Sadly I got my camera for Hobbie.. I rarely take pics of my car.
I dont have any "Pro Gear" (Gold Rings or Body) but I get around... I need a Speedlight tough..

 

Nice gear!
I have a D7000 with the stock kit lens and a nifty fifty.

 

I guess I'll whore out my ride

 

She's changed since then. but she isnt ready to be photographed yet.

 

a profile shot.

 

sunset/sunrise - night time shots are the best

 

Skirmish,send me that 300mm lens..

 

then get a UWA lens and just have fun

 

and just use whats around you if you don't have any strobes/lights/etc etc

 

We basically share the same CMOS Sensor right? 16.2mp?
But your got that fancy AF system and Faster shutter.

I love my 300mm :S I want to get a Nikon Tele-converter maybe a 1.7? or 2.0x to get 600mm, I shot landmarks and Sight-scenes with it mostly.

 

 

beautiful shots, guise!

let's see some more!
Moar 2G's!!

 

I have alot of pictures on my Thread

 

^well, thats no fun if they arent in this thread!!

 

how about both

 

tri-pod is key to awesome. lol




group shots are most of the time.. boring.

 

group shots ARE boring!!!

ive found that if i bring some hot wheels along, I can visually place the cars where I want them. then replicate with real cars!

 

My test ))

 

cant see shit captain!

 

Sorry Now fix))

 

^better!!!
Good looking car!
Love the "euro/russian" license plate!

 

Thank you! Here the full version my Acura )))

https://picasaweb.google.com/1047726...uraTL2003TypeS

 

love the interior.


minus the gold mugen badge

 

Yes, I initially thought so too, but then remake the seat and on the whole was not bad))

 

ok...now i need a DSLR lol anyone recommend a decent priced shooter?

 

^how much would you like to spend?
and what do you like to shoot? (im assuming cars)

Nikon D3100 is a beginners cam. Priced about $450.
the Canon alternative to the D3100 is good too.

I suggest holding them and getting a feel for them first before you buy, much like a gun. you want it to be comfortable and easy to use.

 

important.


there are also shops out there that rent out equipment and even cameras so you can see how you like them before you actually purchase one for yourself.

 

Depends on your budget, Nikon has a great Lineup of DSLR for DX format. Go to BESTBUY and try the cameras! They always lend it so you can test it in site...

All "BestBuy" prices, You can get cheaper/same better warranty at Adorama, Ebay and other Online sellers.

(Entry Level)
D3100 (450bucks w/lens)
D3200 (Updated 24mp CMOS 550bucks w/lens)
D5000 (Outdated but still sold 500 bucks w/lens)

(Mid Range)
D5100* (600 bucks w/lens)
D5200 (Updated 24mp CMOS 800 bucks w/lens)
D90 (I wont recommend it, Outdated hardware in All specs)

(Top of the Line)
D7000* (1K w/lens)
D7100 (1.5K w/lens)

Explained =

The D3100 and D3200 had the Slowest shutter and outdated AF system from all the lineup.. The D32 is a nice upgrade to 24mp but still have a somewhat lacking AF system to the standards of DX format.

The D5100 (I'm biased) uses the Same CMOS as the D7000 so you can expect same Quality in its pictures.. What the D51 lacked was the D7K awesome AF system (It had a Stripped down version) and faster shutter speeds which you can compensate with a Really fast Prime lens.
The D5200 Uses the newer 24mp standard CMOS and upgraded AF system to the D7K Specs

The D7000 (D7K) considered the KING of DX format has the fastest shutter and the fanciest AF system Logic (Now the D71 has it).
The D7100 upgraded its Shutter Speed and AF Logic into a newer 24mp CMOS..



All in all You can be happy with either Nikon DX.. You only need to understand the limitations of the Camera you are Buying.

Hope that Helps.

 

I have the D5000 and the D7000. D5000 has the kit lenses (this camera is for sale also), and the D7000 I use the "nifty fifty", Tamron 28-75 f2.8, and will be purchasing the Nikon 17-55 f2.8 soon.

Don't see any reason to upgrade anything else. This is only a hobby for me. I like taking pictures of the family.

 

Since everyone is being a WHORE......
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83727240@N03/9525062735/

 

The way those plates are mounted on the TL is terrible, would have been better with a bumper with a larger mounting area. I love what you've done with the car, except those exhaust tips, they look out of place.

 

nice shot batman!!!