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Hikin Mike
1st of December 2005 (Thu), 21:26
I finally got around to taking a few shots of this car. My lighting setup isn't the best. All I have is a small (1') overhead flourescent and a dimly lit room. I used the onboard flash along with a slow exposure.

http://www.thebackcountry.org/images/web_temp/70Challenger1.jpg
Canon 300D, 17-40 f4L @ 40mm
ISO 100, 8 sec, f/22, flash

http://www.thebackcountry.org/images/web_temp/70Challenger2.jpg
Canon 300D, 17-40 f4L @ 40mm
ISO 100, 3.2 sec, f/22, flash

Just playing around. Trying to make a "Ghost"...
http://www.thebackcountry.org/images/web_temp/70Challenger3.jpg
PhotosGuy
2nd of December 2005 (Fri), 06:33
Good start! Keep at it! Have you seen these studio lighting tips? FAQ - Studio Lighting (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=66140) I tried to keep them simple so that anyone could try them out.

I suggest that you leave more room at the front of the car to give it some "room to move in".
The last shot looks a bit like a studio drama shot. Try bouncing some light into the front chrome & grill with a white card.
Hikin Mike
2nd of December 2005 (Fri), 10:48
Thanks, I'll check them out. I knew lighting would be poor, but I was anxious to try. I did have a reflector that I borrowed from a friend for a photo shoot of my kids and I forgot to use it here too. I also want to shoot some of my "old" 1/24 scale plastic models and some vintage Lionell trains too.

The originals had some extra room, I just cropped it a bit tight.
Airborn511
2nd of December 2005 (Fri), 16:16
Hey Mike,Good shootin' buddy........
Under those lighting curcumstances mine would of came out black........
Who makes that model?

Air
Hikin Mike
2nd of December 2005 (Fri), 20:28
Original Toy Company, $19.95 @ K-Mart. :o

I have a real '69 Firebird 400 and '68 Coronet 500 convertible...know of any die cast available in these models?
Airborn511
3rd of December 2005 (Sat), 07:43
Original Toy Company, $19.95 @ K-Mart. :o

I have a real '69 Firebird 400 and '68 Coronet 500 convertible...know of any die cast available in these models?

Don't think so in those years,but here is a starting point for you......
http://www.diecastmusclecars.com/6768firebird.htm
http://www.diecastmusclecars.com/firebird.htm
http://www.diecastmusclecars.com/coronet.htm

Air