DSLR Shots and Discussions

m4a1mustang · 06-02-2012, 01:56 PM

So the Canon 500 monopod is a pretty nice, inexpensive, and lightweight option. It's built well.

The only problem is the mini-ball head tends to creep when you add the weight of a camera to it. The solution is to remove the ball head and either score the ball with a knife/metal file or sand it so it's coarse. Now when you tighten the ball down it doesn't move at all.

Not bad for $35.

m4a1mustang · 06-02-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Sandpipers on the beach at Surf City, NC

I like it

didymus · 06-02-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by k20z3

Nice images. If like go see some of the colors pushed up more red in the title subtle color changes. Sensor dust in one of the images. The city scape I'd bring out the sky a little more and brighten the lights in the buildings and darken down lights in for front.

ThePhotographer

Edited a similar cityscape shot, let me know what you guys think
After:

Before:

wilsonp · 06-02-2012, 03:14 PM

Subtle but definite improvement - very nice!

k20z3 · 06-02-2012, 10:09 PM

To me I like the before better it looks like too much magenta was taken out of the sky. But again I'm on a phone, those lights in the for front need to be toned down.

Our eyes go to area of most contrast and that is too contrast burn it down or subtract yellow by adding blue and adding green fluorescent

ThePhotographer

FromG2Z · 06-03-2012, 09:24 AM

Few pics of my tsx SE

Alchemy · 06-03-2012, 09:37 AM

Hey, G2Z. Long time no see. Hows the Stang treating you??

FromG2Z · 06-03-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Hey, G2Z. Long time no see. Hows the Stang treating you??

Hi alch... Yeah just had another baby, then caring for all these cars too, plus time on other forums. Been so busy. I try to come here when I can. How are all of you? I see some great pics by all of you on this thread. Makes me jealous lol.

Marilyn (stang) is doing fantastic. Added a few more cosmetic mods to her. She has 1850 miles now and I've enjoyed every second of it. I miss my z sometimes, but Marilyn is my new love

. Wish I could have both.

onzedge · 06-03-2012, 10:45 AM

Just a shot of my favorite nerd scientist...

didymus · 06-03-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by k20z3

To me I like the before better it looks like too much magenta was taken out of the sky. But again I'm on a phone, those lights in the for front need to be toned down.

Our eyes go to area of most contrast and that is too contrast burn it down or subtract yellow by adding blue and adding green fluorescent

ThePhotographer

How about this?

m4a1mustang · 06-03-2012, 01:38 PM

I like that one better. My attention first turns to the city skyline. Previously the somewhat boring foreground was stealing my attention.

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didymus · 06-03-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Sandpipers on the beach at Surf City, NC

I like this one. I might play with the crop, either tighter to make it more like the birds were chasing the front one, or wider with more space on the left

FromG2Z · 06-03-2012, 05:49 PM

two coats of Souveran on top of UPP. walked in garage, saw it, grabbed nikon, snapped, downloaded, posted.

onzedge · 06-03-2012, 05:54 PM

^^^ Sharp!!!

k20z3 · 06-03-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by didymus

How about this?

WAY WAY BETTER!!!!

ThePhotographer

06-02-2012, 01:56 PM	#1126 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	So the Canon 500 monopod is a pretty nice, inexpensive, and lightweight option. It's built well. The only problem is the mini-ball head tends to creep when you add the weight of a camera to it. The solution is to remove the ball head and either score the ball with a knife/metal file or sand it so it's coarse. Now when you tighten the ball down it doesn't move at all. Not bad for $35. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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06-03-2012, 01:38 PM	#1136 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I like that one better. My attention first turns to the city skyline. Previously the somewhat boring foreground was stealing my attention. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-03-2012, 05:49 PM	#1138 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	two coats of Souveran on top of UPP. walked in garage, saw it, grabbed nikon, snapped, downloaded, posted. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

06-03-2012, 05:54 PM	#1139 (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	^^^ Sharp!!! __________________ 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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