What did you do with your Z today

FromG2Z · 05-05-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Hey man, did you use a tripod for those shots, or perhaps an image stablilizing lens?? I'm thinking about getting the NikonD60 after seeing your shots.

hey Happy... no, I did not use a tripod for those shots. I do sometimes, but mostly when I take night shots. I want to try to take HDR photos... where I take photos at EV -2, 0, and +2 then blend them all. But to answer your question, the Nikon D60 I got did come with the VR lens, which has a built in stabilizer I believe. The camera just rocks...I stand by my statement that it ain't me with the skills... it's the camera. I just make sure I have nice angles and lighting. I am sure you can get the same results with a Canon EOS too. But I am just a fan of Nikon.

You know what the SAD part is? I've had the camera for almost 2 years, and never really started shooting in RAW mode till recently. I don't know WHY I waited this long to shoot it that way. The difference in pic clarity/quality/and *pop* compared to Jpegs is NIGHT and DAY. I will only shoot in jpeg mode in those instances where I don't really care about the shots

The best part about the digital age, Data is essentially free. No wasting of film.... SHOOT AWAY!!!

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Originally Posted by kenchan

G2Z has some secret DSLR camera and uses RAW files to upload.

LOL Ken.... I wish I could take all the credit, but I'm no expert, nor do I claim to be.... it's all the camera. You can buy a nice point and shoot for what, 250? You can get into a DSLR for like 350 - 450 or so? Even in full auto mode, the DSLR shoots wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better pics than the point and shoot. First time I loaded the pics on my PC in RAW mode, I thought to myself, "Damn... I take THAT good a shot?!?!?!"

So yeah, it's not a secret camera

just go out and buy ANY dslr camera... amazing stuff. I have so much fun shooting pics now. I want a new lens with a diff't range. Maybe for father's day?

FromG2Z · 05-05-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Off topic but I LOVE my Nikon D90!!! G2Z is right DSLR's turn even the amature photographer into a pro

Alchemy, I ALMOST got the D90... but alas too much dough for me

I'm glad you love yours too. Night and day results compared to point and shoot for you too? Friend of mine has the D7000....

LOVE that thing too.

Sorry offtopic...

kenchan · 05-05-2011, 12:19 PM

G2Z- so which camera do you use again?

i want to get one too.

FromG2Z · 05-05-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

G2Z- so which camera do you use again?

i want to get one too.

Ken... I use a Nikon D60. It was a step above the D40. It had some features the D40 didn't have, so I sprung for it. Comes with an 18-55mm lens, should work for 90% of your shots. Here's a review of the D60.

Nikon D60 Review - Digital cameras - CNET Reviews

Sad part is that I think they stopped making it already, but I think some merchants still sell it. The replacement now is a D3000 I think.

D3000 from Nikon

Whichever you get, just get an 8gb (at least) sd card, then SHOOT AWAY!!!

kenchan · 05-05-2011, 12:31 PM

thanks, G2Z! +rep

98intrigue · 05-05-2011, 01:58 PM

I bought a blanket for it.

kenchan · 05-05-2011, 02:00 PM

hail blanket or a dust cover?

kenchan · 05-06-2011, 07:44 AM

Yesterday gotz me a strap wrench... guys know where this is heading.

Lemers · 05-06-2011, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Yesterday gotz me a strap wrench... guys know where this is heading.

Shift knob? What kind?

JohnsZ · 05-06-2011, 09:46 AM

As luck would have it, now that the weather has warmed up here in the Northeast, I hurt my back from lifting an amplifier and now am watching my Z sit in the garage. So for all of you out there over 50 or have back problems, here's my advice; DRIFT...DON'T LIFT! Have fun with your Zs, I'll be back in the saddle soon!

Fire · 05-06-2011, 09:57 AM

Took pics of my sticker mounted on the wind deflector. Yes the glass needs cleaning too LOL. Let me knwo what you think of my modded sticker. The camera is a HP Photosmart E317. Sorry not as good as you pros out there

98intrigue · 05-06-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hail blanket or a dust cover?

Neither...turbo blanket

kenchan · 05-06-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Shift knob? What kind?

not fully decided yet...

probably either the TWM or the PWJDM.

the issue is not really in my Z cause i only take her out on weekends, but in my G which has a metal TWM knob right now.. it gets SUPERHOT while parked at the office in the sun so i want to use my Z's knob on the G and get a new knob for the Z. (i distroyed my G's knob while removing it back like 6yrs ago.

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Neither...turbo blanket

ooooo~... that's a blanket we dont hear about too often.

kenchan · 05-06-2011, 05:13 PM

ordered up a roll of Xpel protector 7ft x 4" wide to do the side of the car.

i found some minor kickup chips on the very bottom 3" of the car from when i was running 20mm spacers up front on stock 19's.

i measued 6ft each side and didnt feel like paying $190 for the pre-cut side pieces from autopaintguard.com so got the generic roll for less than $50 shipped.

will trim to shape and squeegee on.

onzedge · 05-06-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ordered up a roll of Xpel protector 7ft x 4" wide to do the side of the car.

i found some minor kickup chips on the very bottom 3" of the car from when i was running 20mm spacers up front on stock 19's.

i measued 6ft each side and didnt feel like paying $190 for the pre-cut side pieces from autopaintguard.com so got the generic roll for less than $50 shipped.

will trim to shape and squeegee on.

Cool.

05-05-2011, 01:58 PM	#1716 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	I bought a blanket for it. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

05-06-2011, 09:46 AM	#1720 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 14	Oh my aching back !!! As luck would have it, now that the weather has warmed up here in the Northeast, I hurt my back from lifting an amplifier and now am watching my Z sit in the garage. So for all of you out there over 50 or have back problems, here's my advice; DRIFT...DON'T LIFT! Have fun with your Zs, I'll be back in the saddle soon!

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05-06-2011, 05:13 PM	#1724 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ordered up a roll of Xpel protector 7ft x 4" wide to do the side of the car. i found some minor kickup chips on the very bottom 3" of the car from when i was running 20mm spacers up front on stock 19's. i measued 6ft each side and didnt feel like paying $190 for the pre-cut side pieces from autopaintguard.com so got the generic roll for less than $50 shipped. will trim to shape and squeegee on.