What did you do with your Z today

kenchan · 07-16-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Thanks -- your Z looks mighty sharp as well. I like the splitter quite a bit.

Thanks mr.onzedge.

Alchemy · 07-16-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Today, I got rebuilt SU's and manifold ready for install into the 240. Those shiny things with domed tops are called "carburators" and it how us old folks used to mix gas and air.

weezal657 · 07-16-2011, 06:04 PM

I spent 3 hours detailing my car and it was great.

SPOHN · 07-16-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by weezal657

I spent 3 hours detailing my car and it was great.

You must of waxed that A$$.

onzedge · 07-16-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

You must of waxed that A$$.

Junior370z · 07-16-2011, 07:40 PM

Finally had the time to give the Z a wash and wax.

happytheman · 07-16-2011, 07:52 PM

Gave her a wash and QD this afternoon for the first time in a month! I know, I know....I'm so embarrassed and ashamed.

happytheman · 07-16-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Ok cool! Thanks. I think I'm going to get one to use just for my camera purposes. Does my pictures appear over exposes on your screen?

No, but they don't appear very crisp..which is what G2Z and Alchemy are able to produce with editing software.

I must say though....

YOUR RIDE IS LOOKING TRES HAWT!!

christian370z · 07-16-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

No, but they don't appear very crisp..which is what G2Z and Alchemy are able to produce with editing software.

Unless you are going for that type of look, you shouldn't need to rely on editing software to produce quality images. It can enhance, yes but it doesn't make the photo 99% of the time.

christian370z · 07-16-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

should i have used my ND filter?

i think i should have also used my tripod...(?) was looking like it was going to rain so kinda make a quick snap session. since it wasn't too dark i didnt think i would need my tripod using automode...

any tips would be great, thanks!

You definitely would not have needed a tripod, there was plenty of light and the shutter speeds were fast enough to avoid camera shake. When you take a picture, exhale right has you press the shutter button. It is the same principle as the breathing technique shooters use to gain accuracy.

Also, over cast days make it much harder to correctly expose all areas of the photo and subject so there is not as much you can do there. Try shooting in aperature priority mode and play around. Just keep shooting and try to crouch down and shoot the car from a lower viewing angle. You will get the hang of it!

PapoZalsa · 07-16-2011, 08:45 PM

Went to Cars & Coffee and then to a Z/G cruise and lunch.

kenchan · 07-16-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

No, but they don't appear very crisp..which is what G2Z and Alchemy are able to produce with editing software.

I must say though....

YOUR RIDE IS LOOKING TRES HAWT!!

Yah, I definitely need to experiment more for sure! Thanks for letting me know how the images appeared on your screen. With the lost resolution it appears quite a bit fuzzy vs the originals I have. I need to make the size smaller without loosing resolution before uploading at the370z...

Thanks on the car.

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Originally Posted by christian370z

You definitely would not have needed a tripod, there was plenty of light and the shutter speeds were fast enough to avoid camera shake. When you take a picture, exhale right has you press the shutter button. It is the same principle as the breathing technique shooters use to gain accuracy.

Also, over cast days make it much harder to correctly expose all areas of the photo and subject so there is not as much you can do there. Try shooting in aperature priority mode and play around. Just keep shooting and try to crouch down and shoot the car from a lower viewing angle. You will get the hang of it!

Thanks, yah ok I will remember to exhale while snapping the shutter. Thanks on the tip with aperture priority. Will definitely keep trying.

kenchan · 07-16-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Gave her a wash and QD this afternoon for the first time in a month! I know, I know....I'm so embarrassed and ashamed.

Uh oh...

better late than never....

onzedge · 07-16-2011, 10:11 PM

I perfomed a quick wash on the 370. I admire how well it turns out, especially with a few coats of Meguiars Ultimate to make the washing easier. So, I had to play with some wide angle shots.

kenchan · 07-16-2011, 10:30 PM

looking good mr.onzedge!

happy- does this pict look clearer? this is straight size reduction off the D3100 to 640x480 or watever the size was.

07-16-2011, 07:40 PM	#3861 (permalink)
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07-16-2011, 07:52 PM	#3862 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Gave her a wash and QD this afternoon for the first time in a month! I know, I know....I'm so embarrassed and ashamed. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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07-16-2011, 10:11 PM	#3869 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I perfomed a quick wash on the 370. I admire how well it turns out, especially with a few coats of Meguiars Ultimate to make the washing easier. So, I had to play with some wide angle shots. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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