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HKYStormFront · 11-18-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Parkerman

Yea, I know I need a CP, its on my list its just never made it up to the top.

I will generally try to look for all the details and get everything right in camera but this was a pretty quick. Took it on a turn off spot in Cades Cove with the family waiting on me... haha. So I didn't have the time to pour over the details.

completely understand! sometimes there just isn't time. but, to me, if a picture is worth taking (and trust me, this one was!) then it's worth taking a minute to get it "right". not bashing you at all, just advice for all

Parkerman · 11-18-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

completely understand! sometimes there just isn't time. but, to me, if a picture is worth taking (and trust me, this one was!) then it's worth taking a minute to get it "right". not bashing you at all, just advice for all

Yea, there have been quite a few pictures where I just wish I would have just taken more time.

Just checked out the B+W CP filters.

There is a Kaesemann and a non Kaesemann... any suggestions? The Kaesemann one is a bit more expensive.

HKYStormFront · 11-18-2011, 10:08 AM

i had the regular one (think they are just under $100) and it was great. i bought a "fancier" version of calumet's CP after i broke my B+W 77mm taking pictures of tony's car at Z Nationals last year and honestly i can say the build quality is terrible and i don't think it works as good as the B+W did, despite paying ~$140 for it.

Parkerman · 11-18-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

i had the regular one (think they are just under $100) and it was great. i bought a "fancier" version of calumet's CP after i broke my B+W 77mm taking pictures of tony's car at Z Nationals last year and honestly i can say the build quality is terrible and i don't think it works as good as the B+W did, despite paying ~$140 for it.

Well, looking on amazon, they are running about $140 for the regular and $170 for the Kaesemann.

Saw a "slim" one for $90.

HKYStormFront · 11-18-2011, 10:32 AM

that's what i had, the slim one since i was full frame (and hopefully will be again soon).

Parkerman · 11-18-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

that's what i had, the slim one since i was full frame (and hopefully will be again soon).

Gotcha, looks like I will try to go with it then.

Might do some more research when I get off work.. *shrugs*

I guess the reason I really haven't bought another CP is because I don't do a whole lot of car photography... though I would like to.

HKYStormFront · 11-18-2011, 12:04 PM

they are nice to have for landscapes too. they make skies deep blue and cut out glare on leaves and other naturally shiny things

Skeeterbop · 11-18-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

they are nice to have for landscapes too. they make skies deep blue and cut out glare on leaves and other naturally shiny things

Also they are outstanding if your picture has any water in it at all.

Parkerman · 11-18-2011, 03:23 PM

Yea, I mean I've used them before I upgraded my camera/lenses. I still have one for my 50mm but thats about it.

vividracing · 11-18-2011, 03:41 PM

Not sure if you guys have had this issue yet or not, but on a few occasions I've had the slim ones be VERY difficult to get off of my lens. I keep a few rubber bands in my bag to use as a "grip" to help get them off.

I spent every second between qualifying and competition at a drift event running around the pits looking for a rubber band one time so I could swap my CP to another lens. Some random kid had one in his truck and saved my day!

I always buy the biggest CPL (or any filter for that matter) that any of my lenses will need, and use step-downs. All of my filters are 77mm or 58mm, and I have rings for 78 to 72 and 58 to 52. Any vignetting is handle in PP.

HKYStormFront · 11-22-2011, 07:43 AM

posting this one up as a teaser for the photoshoot i did yesterday with my friend kyle. i took my own shots as well but kyle took this "fake rig shot" which involves a lot of editing and putting pieces of different exposures together.

Löwenbräu Special Porsche 962 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

*again, this is kyle's picture, not mine, just for the record

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GTHAUS · 11-22-2011, 10:53 AM

^ Saw that last night... I thought it looked "faked", but either way very badass. Awesome opportunity to shoot a car like that. Can't wait to see the rest.

Alchemy · 11-23-2011, 09:19 AM

Couple recent pics.

Excuse the profane yet healthy message

HKYStormFront · 11-23-2011, 02:04 PM

graffiti is cool... words are not so much :\

Alchemy · 11-23-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

graffiti is cool... words are not so much :\

I do like how it says "you look stunning" in the second photo

11-18-2011, 10:08 AM	#678 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	i had the regular one (think they are just under $100) and it was great. i bought a "fancier" version of calumet's CP after i broke my B+W 77mm taking pictures of tony's car at Z Nationals last year and honestly i can say the build quality is terrible and i don't think it works as good as the B+W did, despite paying ~$140 for it. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

11-18-2011, 10:32 AM	#680 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	that's what i had, the slim one since i was full frame (and hopefully will be again soon). __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

11-18-2011, 12:04 PM	#682 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	they are nice to have for landscapes too. they make skies deep blue and cut out glare on leaves and other naturally shiny things __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

11-18-2011, 03:23 PM	#684 (permalink)
Parkerman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 255 Drives: 2009 MB 370z Rep Power: 15	Yea, I mean I've used them before I upgraded my camera/lenses. I still have one for my 50mm but thats about it. __________________

11-18-2011, 03:41 PM	#685 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	Not sure if you guys have had this issue yet or not, but on a few occasions I've had the slim ones be VERY difficult to get off of my lens. I keep a few rubber bands in my bag to use as a "grip" to help get them off. I spent every second between qualifying and competition at a drift event running around the pits looking for a rubber band one time so I could swap my CP to another lens. Some random kid had one in his truck and saved my day! I always buy the biggest CPL (or any filter for that matter) that any of my lenses will need, and use step-downs. All of my filters are 77mm or 58mm, and I have rings for 78 to 72 and 58 to 52. Any vignetting is handle in PP. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!! Last edited by vividracing; 11-18-2011 at 03:43 PM.

11-22-2011, 07:43 AM	#686 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	posting this one up as a teaser for the photoshoot i did yesterday with my friend kyle. i took my own shots as well but kyle took this "fake rig shot" which involves a lot of editing and putting pieces of different exposures together. Löwenbräu Special Porsche 962 \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! again, this is kyle's picture, not mine, just for the record __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

11-22-2011, 10:53 AM	#687 (permalink)
GTHAUS Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 227 Drives: 2009 Nissan R35 GTR Rep Power: 15	^ Saw that last night... I thought it looked "faked", but either way very badass. Awesome opportunity to shoot a car like that. Can't wait to see the rest. __________________ http://s14.postimg.org/6aj3hi6dd/370...60_final_1.jpg Meisterschaft Premium Exhaust Systems for Nissan 370Z & Infiniti G37 [ GTHAUS.com \| Blog \| Photos \| Video \| Pricing \| Contact Us ]

11-23-2011, 09:19 AM	#688 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Couple recent pics. Excuse the profane yet healthy message __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

11-23-2011, 02:04 PM	#689 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	graffiti is cool... words are not so much :\ __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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