Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread

[iNfEk]

n1nj4: are you using any type of filter (CPL or GND)? if so what are you using? Thanks for the add on flickr BTW.

to anyone... Are there ways to eliminate rig shadow on the grown and if there is one how do i remove it and keep the ground movement? I'm using photoshop CS4 and the clone stamp tool works differently and I seem to get ****ty results with it.

[Mr. H]

I have been watching this thread for some time now and I have to say that I have been inspired. I decided to make my own rig based on the many recommendations listed.

I would like to share my experience as someone that is new to this.

1) Don't underestimate the stiffness required in the tube. I have used several "pipe" configurations and have found that a 2" OD aluminum tube with 1/8" wall works well up to at least 14'. I have used a 2" OD aluminum tube with 1/16" wall @ 12' and it is on the ragged edge of "good enough" (see the yellow corvette below). The rig starts to oscillate if the stiffness is not high enough. Basically, go as stiff as you can in this area. A good rule of thumb is that, given the same OD and wall thickness, aluminum will be 1/3 the weight but will also be 1/3 the stiffness as steel.

2) Be very cautious as to where you put the suction cups. They may put a slight ripple in the roof of an M3:o(even when mounted in the corners) I am using the Avenger by Manfrotto that everyone is talking about on here. The lesson to learn here is that typically the roof of many sports cars is very thin. I will not make this mistake twice. I have mounted the rig to many hoods with no problems yet. I try to mount to the glass when at all possible.

3) Get the Manfrotto magic arm. It makes your life so much easier when setting up for shots. I am using the 244RC and it works great.

4) Always stay with your camera when it is attached to the rig. I never leave mine. I have already had a close call when one of the suction cups released unexpectedly. Fortunately, I grabbed the camera and the rig before any harm was done.

Here are some examples of some of the shots I have taken.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3652049745_2813792a74_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3652049411_0bedd97cff_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3652048137_76cd47aab3_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3652048465_10189d0d1b_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3652048807_4fc65f7786_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3652050107_e02a177a8e_o.jpg

[n1nj4 m0d3]

n1nj4: are you using any type of filter (CPL or GND)? if so what are you using? Thanks for the add on flickr BTW.

to anyone... Are there ways to eliminate rig shadow on the grown and if there is one how do i remove it and keep the ground movement? I'm using photoshop CS4 and the clone stamp tool works differently and I seem to get ****ty results with it.
i usually use a tiffen cpl. i'm in the market for a nd filter in case i need to do a shoot during those very bright days. it's always nice to have more friends on flickr :)

NEW WHEELS! YAY!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3652688679_f72fdeaf44_o.jpg

[iNfEk]

just so you know... those shots make me hate you ;) hehehe

I can't use my the CPL that I have now since it doesn't fit my 16-35L (I used to own a 17-40L)

Thanks, I need to get a 82mm GND 0.6 but don't know where to get a good quality one.

[DonJuanMair]

just so you know... those shots make me hate you ;) hehehe

I can't use my the CPL that I have now since it doesn't fit my 16-35L (I used to own a 17-40L)

Thanks, I need to get a 82mm GND 0.6 but don't know where to get a good quality one.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=search&A=search&Q=&ci=0&sb=ps&sq=desc&sortDrop=Relevance&ac=&bsi=&bhs=t&shs=B%2BW+nd+filter&ci=114&at=Brand_B%2BW&at=Size_82mm&basicSubmit=Submit

[n1nj4 m0d3]

please please please DO NOT use the 16-35L. that lens is way too expensive to be messing around with. get a cheaper lens like the sigma (that's what i've been using for the past few rig shoots). it's a $500 lens compared to a $1,400 lens. plus the 10mm is a lot better at taking rig shots than at 16mm. i've actually stacked 2 cpls together and the results turned out pretty good.

[iNfEk]

I'm on full frame (5d/5dmkii) so I can't use the 10mm lenses due to my mirror hitting it. I'd love to use a cheaper lens but unfortunately I don't have the budget to have another lens at the moment. Thanks for your concern though. I do follow the rig while the camera is mounted on it though.

Thanks DonJuanMair, I'm looking at this one since it's a GND rather than a ND filter: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart_accessories&A=details&Q=&sku=10461&is=REG

Otherwise, I'll get this ND filter: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/8019-REG/B_W_65072921_82mm_102_Neutral_Density.html

I may look into the sigma 12-24mm (much later)

[DonJuanMair]

why would you want a gnd for a rig shot? im confused.

If iNfEk puts the 16-35 on his camera id be hoping he would insure it prior.

[iNfEk]

it's not only for rig shots but for landscapes as well.

[DonJuanMair]

oh sorry my bad

[iNfEk]

It's all good dude... Thanks for looking out though. Now that you mention I have an appointment with my insurance company tomorrow to insure my equipment...etc.

Both ND and GND filters have their benefits though. I may just get both (one after the other though ;)) hehehe

[bReed]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3652750035_2227179428.jpg?v=0

[saturnin]

My sigma glass just came from repair..i can get back into automotive stuff.. been too long..lol

[EMSbyDay]

Attn: ninj4 and anyone else who has recently purchased F1000 cups and had problems. As you may have read, I had been waiting weeks for my cups to arrive and when they finally did, one was defective. The sales staff at my local camera shop contacted the distributer directly who brought up a replacement to do a direct exchange for me. When the rep was there he told the sales guy that he believes there may have been a bad batch of cups that got out. So, for those of you having probs perhaps look into a warranty exchange.

what this does mean though is I have my rig finally.... Wahoo, time to shoot.

[bReed]

One of mine that i bought a while isn't as strong as my other one. Although it still works, it's a pain in the butt.

[iNfEk]

thanks for the heads up EMSbyDay.

[EMSbyDay]

couple quick tests tonight on my A3.

http://www.stuckonmedia.ca/images/rig8.jpg

http://www.stuckonmedia.ca/images/rig9.jpg

[quickster]

coming soon.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3658883803_70e3cf7c9f_o.jpg

[DisrupTer911]

please more pix of the Trueno!

[dinanm3atl]

I really want to make one and do this. What are my options as far as PP and editing out the arm?

Clone Stamp?
Take 2nd shot and layer?

Good DIY link for intro/first time rig shot to edit it out?

[samsen]

Wonder how many cameras are totaled in the course of this DIY tut :)

[n1nj4 m0d3]

i came close a couple of times, but that's from user error. suction cups never failed on me in my 20+ times of doing rig photo shoots. one of those times is when a friend didn't know how rig shots were done (i thought he knew), so when i said "go" he guns the car going +30mph with my camera attached. another time was trying to mount the rig on a motorcycle. turns out the weight of the rig throws off the balance of the bike when mounted on the handle bars. luckily only the flash shoe was scratched up and the bike didn't drop :) those are reasons why i'm sticking with an xsi for rig shots instead of a more expensive camera/lens.

[n1nj4 m0d3]

I'm on full frame (5d/5dmkii) so I can't use the 10mm lenses due to my mirror hitting it. I'd love to use a cheaper lens but unfortunately I don't have the budget to have another lens at the moment. Thanks for your concern though. I do follow the rig while the camera is mounted on it though.
oh, i failed and didn't read your sig :lol:

Attn: ninj4 and anyone else who has recently purchased F1000 cups and had problems. As you may have read, I had been waiting weeks for my cups to arrive and when they finally did, one was defective. The sales staff at my local camera shop contacted the distributer directly who brought up a replacement to do a direct exchange for me. When the rep was there he told the sales guy that he believes there may have been a bad batch of cups that got out. So, for those of you having probs perhaps look into a warranty exchange.

what this does mean though is I have my rig finally.... Wahoo, time to shoot.
thanks for the heads up! i'll try to contact the store and see if they can do anything for me :)

[EMSbyDay]

No prob.

I also scratched a flash shoe with the camera mounted real low to the ground at the front of the car. was mnouvering the car around and the ground dipped and camera scraped the ground. ooooops. That was on my 5D too

[hphoto]

not exactly sure about the location yet, but i know my buddy wants his gt-r shot at that generic alki location (boat launch).

did you use live view?! also, did you use the continuous self timer? i've been using that instead of a remote and it's been working great for me. takes up to 10 shots at a time :)
How did you use the continuous self timer? I shot with a 40d and it only has a 2 sec or 10 timer but no continuous. I also google it too but just curious. Use a camera trick or the Timer Remote Controller Canon TC-80N3. Thanks

[DisrupTer911]

you could use the regular remote cable too, just activate the shutter, sldie the switch up and look the cable around the rig itself to keep it off hte ground.
or better yet, have it zip tied in place and just activate it so you don't have to worry at all

[StE823]

here's few shots i did for my clients.. i enjoy shooting GTR more...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/3661211407_63f655be41_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3661211521_6b38edd1b0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/3661205711_e3fb9f9416_o.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3664909112_e092279ab9_o.jpg

[iNfEk]

I'm not sure if this is a stupid question or not but I'm going to ask it anyway since I don't recall seeing this being asked through the now 162 pages in this thread...

when focusing on the car are you using the center focus spot or are you using the auto selected focus spot?

I can't seem to get the far end of a car in focus (to my liking anyway... LOL). I'm waiting on my ND and GND filters to come in so I won't be shooting through those till they do :(

StE823: are you roof mounting your shots? I like the angles you get.

[StreamlineGT]

If you are using a high Fstop, it's not the focus. It's the distance from the camera vs. pole bounce you are dealing with. I get that all the time too. I found bringing a whole bunch of meatheads to push, while I walk next to the camera holding the end of the pole works well to remedy this. Less fatiguing also.. :D

[CH@Dbee]

i had some cups fail on my last night. i got lucky and caught the pole before it hit my friends 06 mustang GT. my camera still hit the ground pretty hard though.

www.chadbeephotography.com/blog

see that^ for a picture of the cups i was using

[EMART49]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3666700068_35304fdbb4_b.jpg


more to come when the new parts come in.

[RaymondXTi]

I'm sure this has been asked a million times... but where can I buy a 10-11' aluminum pole?

[iNfEk]

If you are using a high Fstop, it's not the focus. It's the distance from the camera vs. pole bounce you are dealing with. I get that all the time too. I found bringing a whole bunch of meatheads to push, while I walk next to the camera holding the end of the pole works well to remedy this. Less fatiguing also.. :D
Thanks brendon. Do you use center focus or let the camera decide?

[StreamlineGT]

I usually let the camera decide.

[iNfEk]

Thanks... I'll give it a try. Hopefully yielding better results.

[Hrspwrphotos]

Started my rig today.
Went to home depot an bought:
6-12' extension pole (aluminum), U-clamps, and Wing-nuts.
I also ordered a ball mount to go on the bottom screw so I can pan and tilt it.
Here is what I am started with.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v44/DDRMAXX/IMG_6308.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v44/DDRMAXX/IMG_6303.jpg

I'm also thinking about a magic arm so that I can get different angels of elevation from the second suction mount. A bit unsure about my selection of suction cups after a few just like it let go from a car in an earlier post.

[EMART49]

get those industrial ones with the pumps, where you push it in to create the vaccuum- i think their the avengers. the ones he used^ are for tiling i beleive. wouldnt trust 2k of camera with those...

[StE823]

here's another two i did..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3667408022_39ef2aca7d_o.jpg

this one im just testing the max length i can go with my rig @ 10mm on 1.6x, didn't use magic arm to extend the rig's length.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3667407376_ff55c767a1_o.jpg

[Hrspwrphotos]

Those are some really great photos! How far was the pole extended in the second picture?

[StE823]

the pole was 15 feet in total, so maybe 10 ft off the car

[StE823]

StE823: are you roof mounting your shots? I like the angles you get.
for those 3 yes its mounted on roof

[DisrupTer911]

Nice GTI, got any setup shots?

[StE823]

yes, but not on the GTI, got one of a GTR instead..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3637790810_e6154427af_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3563/3614629403_7fa4f21575_o.jpg

[iNfEk]

here's my first attempt with my new boom on MY car... :eek:

LOL @ the port-a-potty in the background

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3670782224_83abc986bd_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/3670206485_9a13618317_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3671012628_59092c41a7_b.jpg

[StE823]

here's my first attempt with my new boom on MY car... :eek:

LOL @ the port-a-potty in the background

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3670782224_83abc986bd_b.jpg
Shutter speed? How fast is the car going?

[iNfEk]

the car is at a slow roll as I'm letting off the clutch. I don't have my ND or GND yet so it sucked getting a slow enough shutter speed to show motion. I had to lower the ISO to 50 since 100 was giving me 1/25 at f22

here's the exif from flickr:

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.125 sec ( 1/8 )
Aperture: f/22.0
Focal Length: 24 mm
Exposure: 0.00
ISO Speed: 50
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

[StE823]

holy crap 5d mark2 + 16-35 on a boom haha

[iNfEk]

hehehe... i work with what I have... I don't have a 40D or cheaper camera to mount on the end of the boom... I do however have a 5D MKI that I used on a previous shot but didn't have it ready today.

[StE823]

what i do if im rigging it by myself (i also drive a suby) is find a slop and drop the handbrake let the car roll so i don't have to ride the clutch or turn the engine on (i find subaru's hood vibrate like crazy compare to other cars i did)

try do it around sunset if you wanna use slow shutter speed.

[iNfEk]

Thanks! unfortunately my bugeye hood isn't flat like the later years so it's pretty hard to mount it on the hood though I'll try again soon. This was the first shoot with the AL boom so I was excited to try it out. yup, suby hoods vibrate like crazy. this was shot at like 3pm so still pretty lit out. Thanks for the tip. I had my wife walking next to the camera to protect my investment. the lens I used for this was actually at 24-105L since I only have a CPL that'll fit that at the moment.

are you on i-club or nasioc?

[Linkzi]

cool shots iNfEk! where did you end up getting the pole at? you can also get more background blur with a closer background next to the car, like a wall or trees.

[iNfEk]

Thanks Lincoln. I'll give that a shot on the next attempt. Locally on Oahu you can go to Royal metals since they sell aluminum PIPE. I ended up shopping online at speedymetals.com and purchased aluminum TUBE for my boom.

[hphoto]

holy crap 5d mark2 + 16-35 on a boom haha
Thats a death wish right there. Thats a big risk for a rig shoot.

[hphoto]

yes, but not on the GTI, got one of a GTR instead..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3637790810_e6154427af_b.jpg


So it looks you have three suction cup mount on the car.
Two on the window and one on the top of the car. Right or Wrong ?

[StE823]

Thanks! unfortunately my bugeye hood isn't flat like the later years so it's pretty hard to mount it on the hood though I'll try again soon. This was the first shoot with the AL boom so I was excited to try it out. yup, suby hoods vibrate like crazy. this was shot at like 3pm so still pretty lit out. Thanks for the tip. I had my wife walking next to the camera to protect my investment. the lens I used for this was actually at 24-105L since I only have a CPL that'll fit that at the moment.

are you on i-club or nasioc?
im on nasioc mostly..

[StE823]

So it looks you have three suction cup mount on the car.
Two on the window and one on the top of the car. Right or Wrong ?
depends my need during the shoot, 3 cups gives me more stability.

[n1nj4 m0d3]

i had some cups fail on my last night. i got lucky and caught the pole before it hit my friends 06 mustang GT. my camera still hit the ground pretty hard though.

www.chadbeephotography.com/blog (http://www.chadbeephotography.com/blog)

see that^ for a picture of the cups i was using
http://smiliesftw.com/x/Squinty1k.png

nice shots of the integra though.

[n1nj4 m0d3]

hehehe... i work with what I have... I don't have a 40D or cheaper camera to mount on the end of the boom... I do however have a 5D MKI that I used on a previous shot but didn't have it ready today.
i would sell the 5d mk1 and use the money for an xsi and sigma 10-20.

nice beginning shots. looked a lot better than my first. with the right equipment (nd filter/cpl filter) and background, your shots will look amazing :cool:

[n1nj4 m0d3]

what i do if im rigging it by myself (i also drive a suby) is find a slop and drop the handbrake let the car roll so i don't have to ride the clutch or turn the engine on (i find subaru's hood vibrate like crazy compare to other cars i did)

try do it around sunset if you wanna use slow shutter speed.
i would mount the rig on top of the roof and ride the clutch. pushing is too much effort :lol:

[iNfEk]

i would sell the 5d mk1 and use the money for an xsi and sigma 10-20.

nice beginning shots. looked a lot better than my first. with the right equipment (nd filter/cpl filter) and background, your shots will look amazing :cool:
Thanks, I've been thinking about it for a while now... I'd like a 40D or 50D since it has more FPS than my current FF cameras do and I can use all lenses. I do have a friend selling an new XT... should I consider that?

[n1nj4 m0d3]

^i wouldn't get the xt. it either has to be a xsi, xs, t1i, or anything that has live view.

[iNfEk]

really? why the live view? I rarely use mine.

I have a friend that is willing to sell me his 40D + 10-22 + grip + 28-135 IS but don't know how much to offer for everything.

[DonJuanMair]

my xsi is so noisy i cant wait to get rid of it, my 5D mk II is going right on the end of that pole, itll be insured too so i wont worry

[n1nj4 m0d3]

live view will just make life a lot easier :lol: imagine trying to get low angles without live view.

this shot was taken 1.5 inches off the ground
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3592078488_6603a25126_o.jpg

[Linkzi]

Thanks Lincoln. I'll give that a shot on the next attempt. Locally on Oahu you can go to Royal metals since they sell aluminum PIPE. I ended up shopping online at speedymetals.com and purchased aluminum TUBE for my boom.

Mahalo for the info, stay full frame and get a 17-40 with your older 5D if you want a cheaper set up at the end of your pole. I had a Sigma 10-20 and Canon 10-22; 5D with 17-40 is MUCH better.

[CH@Dbee]

not really sure how i feel about the fireworks.....

http://www.chadbeephotography.com/FRIENDS%20CARS/rollfrontshot3DONE.jpg


this is the car that my suction cups let go on =/

[iNfEk]

I'm not sure about the others but the fireworks looks cool in the shot since it's not something you see all the time but those white bands (fencing?) is pretty distracting nice shot though.

if you don't mind what's the exif on this one?

[iNfEk]

Mahalo for the info, stay full frame and get a 17-40 with your older 5D if you want a cheaper set up at the end of your pole. I had a Sigma 10-20 and Canon 10-22; 5D with 17-40 is MUCH better.
I had a 17-40 but sold it to buy the 16-35 MKII that I own now.

[Linkzi]

I had a 17-40 but sold it to buy the 16-35 MKII that I own now.

Yep, it was just a suggestion vs. buying another body and 10-22 combo, which would be more $$ than a 17-40.

When my cups come in, i'd like to check out your rig and you can check out the powr-grip cups too.

[CH@Dbee]

I'm not sure about the others but the fireworks looks cool in the shot since it's not something you see all the time but those white bands (fencing?) is pretty distracting nice shot though.

if you don't mind what's the exif on this one?
yeah i thought about getting rid of the white fence but for some reason i left it, i might go back and stamp it out.

i dont know why the EXIF isnt there :confused:

Exposure Time = 2"
F Number = F5.3
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 200
Flash = Off
Focal Length = 17mm

[StE823]

gotta agree liveview is very useful for rigging...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3673576613_9923148928_o.jpg

mounted on the roof, zoom down to 15mm on my 40D..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3674384712_1a99193c8f_o.jpg

[iNfEk]

another attempt yesterday. man this is becoming to be a lot of work. LOL. are you guys charging for a hook up/processing fee?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3673928459_439997136b_b.jpg

Jon

[hphoto]

Of course we charge, it just depends if there car is really nice then I would consider not charging but most of my friends I dont charge then. I charge about $100 for a rig shoot

[DisrupTer911]

hurray, just got my magic arm 244! gonna go tonight to check out aluminum piping

[StE823]

Of course we charge, it just depends if there car is really nice then I would consider not charging but most of my friends I dont charge then. I charge about $100 for a rig shoot
yea ditto, but i charge 10 pics include two rigshots for 150 cdn (black cars are 50 more)

[DonJuanMair]

I rarely get people to pay. They never seem to want to!

[PJH]

another attempt yesterday. man this is becoming to be a lot of work. LOL. are you guys charging for a hook up/processing fee?

Jon

Is that a sticker of the nurburgring on the side of the car?
good shot, shutterspeed looks about 3 seconds, hpw did you get your model to sit so still during that time? mine are always blurred :(

[StE823]

i would mount the rig on top of the roof and ride the clutch. pushing is too much effort :lol:
i rather spend abit more effort pushing, that means less effort for PP
extra effort might cost me 30 minutes but the outcome last forever

[iNfEk]

Is that a sticker of the nurburgring on the side of the car?
good shot, shutterspeed looks about 3 seconds, hpw did you get your model to sit so still during that time? mine are always blurred :(
yup I believe it comes on the Spec C's. My friend is an enthusiast so he put it on the car.

[n1nj4 m0d3]

i rather spend abit more effort pushing, that means less effort for PP
extra effort might cost me 30 minutes but the outcome last forever
can you explain why it would take longer to edit a rig shot that's been driven vs pushed? it takes me around 10-20 mins to edit a pic and i don't see any difference between editing out a rig that's pushed vs driven...

[StE823]

can you explain why it would take longer to edit a rig shot that's been driven vs pushed? it takes me around 10-20 mins to edit a pic and i don't see any difference between editing out a rig that's pushed vs driven...
depends where i mount the rig, but i prefer mount on the hood for more distance (more distance = more space for compostion), also driven i need to shoot more and choose the best one.. push i just need to take two pictures.

Not sure how can you ride on a clutch with no vibration for few seconds.

[romasas]

my try, :

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3651090762_982bac3a4d_o.jpg

[hphoto]

Sweet. Super sharp. I think you master the rig. Congratulation, got anymore to share.

[RaymondXTi]

Anyone use an extendable painters pole for their rig? It's the only thing I can find at my local Home Depot. Wish there were a website or something that just sold aluminum poles, haha

[StE823]

Anyone use an extendable painters pole for their rig? It's the only thing I can find at my local Home Depot. Wish there were a website or something that just sold aluminum poles, haha
i heard its not really stable to hold a camera

[RaymondXTi]

Thanks, I won't waste my money then, haha. Anyone know where to get a pole?? Thanks in advance.

[hphoto]

Home Depot and Lowes should have aluminum pipe. If not search around your area for electrical and pipe shop they have it there. Thats where I bought mine. Good Luck

[romasas]

Sweet. Super sharp. I think you master the rig. Congratulation, got anymore to share.

sorry , today i have only one :).
tomarow i share more.

[CH@Dbee]

Home Depot and Lowes should have aluminum pipe. If not search around your area for electrical and pipe shop they have it there. Thats where I bought mine. Good Luck
all mine has was the mild steel EMT pole, thats what im using now but im not happy about it LOL

[iNfEk]

Thanks, I won't waste my money then, haha. Anyone know where to get a pole?? Thanks in advance.
speedymetals.com

[mohammadz]

yes, but not on the GTI, got one of a GTR instead..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3637790810_e6154427af_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3563/3614629403_7fa4f21575_o.jpg

how in the world did you couple your poles :shock:

[StE823]

how in the world did you couple your poles :shock:
just some coupling the metal shop offered me, and some secret modification from myself. :)

[StE823]

here's a quick one i did for my car (i got bored), mounted on a roof zoom down to 13mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3682487151_1bf2581e21_o.jpg

[iNfEk]

very nice... isn't it a non-turbo?

[StE823]

yup :)
funny, i never did a rigshot of my car ever since i got it built lol

[iNfEk]

LOL... that should have been the first one you did hehehe ;)

[iNfEk]

added new stability to the rig and is 100000% better now. took this one a few hours ago. first of the set. I love the GR body style and the color a lot!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3686323669_5b7a275f0d_b.jpg

[saturnin]

u didnt clone out the shadow of the pole from the side of the hood did you?

[CH@Dbee]

LOL... that should have been the first one you did hehehe ;)
i always do rig shots on my car :D

its getting kind of old though....

http://www.chadbeephotography.com/SILVER%20NEON/imagebuild123456DONE.jpg


to see pictures of my rig and the crappy "image build" on that shot see here....

http://chadbeephotography.com/blog/

[tiarehi]

u didnt clone out the shadow of the pole from the side of the hood did you?

The GR has a nice body style, but yeah it looks like the fender is damaged...

Nice rolling shot though!

[iNfEk]

Lol.I took most of it off and thought the shadow could work. I guess that's what happens when you try to post process at 2 am LOL. I'll repose it

[iNfEk]

is this better?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3686323669_54a1b2880f_b.jpg

[saturnin]

^^^^^^^^^^ much better :D

[iNfEk]

Thanks, I'll replace the old one with the new on on my flickr.

[hphoto]

^^^^^ Much better

[quickster]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3686584957_31722b47da_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3686585685_fd485aa67d_o.jpg

[saturnin]

i did some tests yesterday with my 12-24 sigma... all pics came out soft... daum... the sigma 15mm fish had amazing results... maybe jsut had a bad day... just venting

[al95ti]

This is my first ever rig shot... So i'm looking for some C&C... It was taken on a bumpy gravel driveway...

I forgot to adjust the focus on this shot... I thought it was on AF but it was on MF so it's not the best.

Also for this type of shooting should I use the IS or not... It was off for this shot.

Equipment used was 30D and 17-85IS at 17mm

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c328/al95ti/IMG_4533.jpg

[Monkey.Magic3]

Hey guys, long time reader first time poster,

EMT Poles, hmm what does EMT stand for?

I don't think we have these in AUSTRALIA O_O

[PhotosGuy]

So i'm looking for some C&C...
1. It was taken on a bumpy gravel driveway...
2. You forgot to adjust the focus on this shot...
MF should have been used. What makes you think that the camera to car distance was going to change?
3. Also for this type of shooting should I use the IS or not... It was off for this shot. Here's an idea. Try it both ways, in both modes, & see what works best.
4. Find a better background.

[Mike Bowen]

You're also going to need wider than 17mm on a crop body.

[Mike Bowen]

Hey guys, long time reader first time poster,

EMT Poles, hmm what does EMT stand for?

I don't think we have these in AUSTRALIA O_O

it's electrical metallic tubing......aka electrical conduit

[bReed]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3699272657_dd41b02ec9.jpg
What does everyone think?

[everyone]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3699272657_dd41b02ec9.jpg
What does everyone think?

I like it. should get a more interesting background though

[bReed]

First time i used my filters, im going back out tomorrow with my friends truck! more to come.

[quickster]

some from yesterday

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3702571023_c0a9154a86_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/3702610887_76f4b02157_o.jpg

[irlan85]

hei guys, I got a question about which lens to choose. I currently own a tokina fisheye for close action sports phtography and I'm pretty happy with it, so I need a wide angle and my main option is the tokina 12-24mm II, but I see people preffer the tokina 11-16mm. For car photography, which one would you choose? (having in mind rig shots and still photographs too...)
or other options in the same price range.

thanks!

[n1nj4 m0d3]

hei guys, I got a question about which lens to choose. I currently own a tokina fisheye for close action sports phtography and I'm pretty happy with it, so I need a wide angle and my main option is the tokina 12-24mm II, but I see people preffer the tokina 11-16mm. For car photography, which one would you choose? (having in mind rig shots and still photographs too...)
or other options in the same price range.

thanks!
tokina 11-16 because it's a wider and faster lens.

[iNfEk]

here's one I just took a few hours ago... I'm not sure I like it. what are your thoughts?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/3703066683_8e76222bde_b.jpg

[irlan85]

tokina 11-16 because it's a wider and faster lens.

would I have problems with distortion?

[PhotosGuy]

would I have problems with distortion? The wider the FL & closer you get, the more you'll have. FYI, the widest I usually go is 28mm, & very seldom 20mm for static shots. here's one I just took a few hours ago... I'm not sure I like it. what are your thoughts? It's different, & I sort of like it.

[StE823]

here's few i did this week...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3703676850_e0f277bf33_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3702866751_1c82be64c1_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/3703450518_d2166017d0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3703450088_c1c66fc6fb_o.jpg

[devrules81]

Got my Avenger F1000 cups earlier this week. One of them works fine.

The other, it won't get anywhere near the redline. It'll grab a slight hold to the surface but will not build any more suction. :(

[irlan85]

The wider the FL & closer you get, the more you'll have. FYI, the widest I usually go is 28mm, & very seldom 20mm for static shots.

do you use a full frame camera? and what does FYI stand for?

[DisrupTer911]

the Tokina 11-16 is crop body only the Sigma 12-24 is full frame compatible tho.

FYI = For Your Information.
:)

[DisrupTer911]

Got my Avenger F1000 cups earlier this week. One of them works fine.

The other, it won't get anywhere near the redline. It'll grab a slight hold to the surface but will not build any more suction. :(

is the one not getting enough suction on a clean flat surface? try them both on your windshield and see if they will stick.

I thought I had a problem with one, but my hood is ever so slightly curved at the edges and i have to push hard on the whole thing to get it to build pressure and hold

[romasas]

my foto:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3704570207_a26d5da451_o.jpg

[EMART49]

E30 <3

[Cole_Schmitt]

GOD I can't wait until I have enough money saved up for a rig (stupid me buying 4 pairs of Oakleys). But I do have a few questions for you all regarding shoots... How exactly do you guys find the opportunities to shoot these cars? Or are they all your friends/yours? When I get my rig, I'm going to buy 2 ABR800's as well to expand on my car photography so that is why I am asking.

[Monkey.Magic3]

hey guys, do you know what the weight rating is for these avenger f1000 pumps?

cheers

[maxblack]

hey guys, do you know what the weight rating is for these avenger f1000 pumps?

cheers

I believe they are rated at Load Capacity: 4.41 lbs (2kg)

[Mike Bowen]

just farting around in the neighborhood this weekend (wheel is turned the wrong way, i know :) )

http://imgtree.net/files/3l36uoic80g3tx8914ae.jpg

[Monkey.Magic3]

I believe they are rated at Load Capacity: 4.41 lbs (2kg)

wow 4.4lbs/2kg each doesnt seem much at all. One of my avenger pumps doesnt seem to be producing a vacuum as quick, ie one takes 10 pumps and done the other takes about 70, eventually it works. Do you guys this a simple clean of the felt clothy bit underneath is all it needs?

[Pana]

just farting around in the neighborhood this weekend (wheel is turned the wrong way, i know :) )

http://imgtree.net/files/3l36uoic80g3tx8914ae.jpg

MB i really like the amount of blur what's the shutter and ND filter you are using??

[Mike Bowen]

that was a 3.2 sec shutter if i remember right. this one i wasn't using my ND actually. it was close to dusk, I just had my CPL on there i think was all

[PhotosGuy]

do you use a full frame camera? No, & I use the 28mm for static shots. My comment was referencing your question about distortion. For short rigs, wider than that will allow for shorter poles to cut down vibration.

[irlan85]

allright, well I know the wide angle will distort, but I wonder if the 11-16mm would be extremely distort. Maybe thinking in upgrading in the future with soem FF the 12-24mm is a better option.
btw, which is the lenght of your pole?

[Mike Bowen]

my 10-22 doesnt really distort, the 11-16 should be ok. the last picture i posted on the last page was at 10mm

[Jay Jay]

I finally got a chance to use my rig for the first time. It needs more length and strength :lol:

http://www.jjermacans.com/galleries/images/1247493026-scottssi-rig4.jpg

[ekkoj]

Hey guys. Inspired by this shot I took (posted below) I decided I need a proper rig and found this thread. just finished reading and I've got to say it contains both a lot of great tips and even more really impressive pictures!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/3714915888_0f4dc403b0_o.jpg (http://blog.naess.net/?p=332)

[uracowman]

Do you guys know what pieces you have to buy in order to adjust the height of the super clamps to get different pole angles to hang the camera off of?

[ekkoj]

Hey guys. Inspired by this shot I took (posted below) I decided I need a proper rig and found this thread. just finished reading and I've got to say it contains both a lot of great tips and even more really impressive pictures!




And then the rig was built. Took a look at the kit from automotive rigs and simplyfied it a bit.

Didn't bother with cloning out the rig as some of you might be interested in the setup.

2" alu piping underneath car with home made pinc weld clamps. 1 1/2" alu piping from there and out. the black piece is the centre column of my manfrotto tripod secured with some hose clamps.

The wires are there for extra support which i need as it isn't the most sturdy setup :confused:
Still, test pic came out ok even though it is taken at 3.2 sec exposure on uneven gravel. ( i know there should be more movement in the picture but it was mostly taken to show of the rig :) )

http://vagner.jeje.je/bilder/albums/album428/IMG_0245.sized.jpg

[crazyjetsfan22]

hey im just wondering if this is everything i need.

2x Avenger F1100 Suction Cups
3x Manfrotto/Bogen Super Clamps
Manfrotto/Bogen Magic Arm

I have to figure out what im going to do for the poles. How long are the poles that most of you use? i have a sigma 10-20 im wondering if i would need longer then a 10ft pole?

[Dino F]

Received my suction cups, clamps etc today, im stoked. Just getting the pole sorted. Im going for 4 x 4 foot lengths, this should be okay with a 10-20 lens.
Dean:)

[hphoto]

Received my suction cups, clamps etc today, im stoked. Just getting the pole sorted. Im going for 4 x 4 foot lengths, this should be okay with a 10-20 lens.
Dean:)

It should be perfect 4x4. Cant wait till see your pictures. Good luck

[hphoto]

http://vagner.jeje.je/bilder/albums/album428/IMG_0245.sized.jpg


If you dont mind sharing how under your car looks like with the rig attach to it. I would really appreciated it. Thanks

[ekkoj]

If you dont mind sharing how under your car looks like with the rig attach to it. I would really appreciated it. Thanks

Sure. I'm going to make some small changes to the rig tomorrow, but I'll take some pics of how it is attached and the u-clamps I made for attaching it and post them as soon as possible :)

[StE823]

few of my fav these few weeks... starting to try something different in these 2 months.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/3703450518_d2166017d0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3703676850_e0f277bf33_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2597/3725895712_f3e357fd33_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3725838086_3935b9411b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/3728065231_a300bd1328_o.jpg

[illuzioo]

StE823:

The first is awesome... i like it... very dynamic.

At the week I will buy a Sigma 10-20... :D I can't wait.... :D