Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread

[stratos]

this thread makes me cry, i wish i had a rig

How much would cost me to buy or made one?

[johnms88]

this thread makes me cry, i wish i had a rig

How much would cost me to buy or made one?


Clearly did not read the entire thread then yet :P

There are WAY too many options for someone to tell you how much it would cost. That's like asking "how much would it cost me to buy a lens?"

[stratos]

Clearly did not read the entire thread then yet :P

There are WAY too many options for someone to tell you how much it would cost. That's like asking "how much would it cost me to buy a lens?"

welll ... just found this and see around 3 pages and already started crying :lol:

what can i say ... im n00b at rig stuff, so i don't really know what do exactly i would need or what i need to achieve the kind of shot i want lol

[DonJuanMair]

My rig cost me about $400

[saturnin]

yah mine was same or under..... the most expensive parts were the suctioncups and the magic arm....

[DonJuanMair]

Yeah, the magic arm imo is a must!

[saturnin]

you are a "Must" DonJuanMair..lolz....

[yuriyo923]

Any more pics with bikes?? I'd love to see those. Thanks!

[saturnin]

i tried shooting bikes this weeknd and didnt get any positive results.. i will have to try again

[Lummie]

This is my first attempt at a rig shot. I know the composition, exposure and lack of environment doesn't show motion very well but I basically wanted to see how sturdy my set up was.

processed:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/3866235017_7cea60e58b_o.jpg

original:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3866958296_9ea3866e90_o.jpg

I'm using 3 super clamps, 2 f1000 suction cups, 1 magic arm with bracket, and 1 Manfrotto 2983 extendable bar. I feel like the bar is a little weak and bends easily under the weight of my camera and gear. I will try to take a better shot this week.

[Ken Cravillion]

Can't wait till my rig is ready in a few weeks! And it's not aluminum... :cool:

[DonJuanMair]

carbon fiber?

[quickster]

a year old shot i never posted cuz i dont like it much.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/3863857115_6fbea2419b_o.jpg

[saturnin]

i was looking into CF as well...


carbon fiber?

[DonJuanMair]

yeah dude i saw a 12ft for 279 not bad right

[saturnin]

wonder how much flex a CF will have under a camera, arm load

[DonJuanMair]

dude i was with a guy shooting the other day and he said that a guy who he was shooting with in Japan had one and there was zero flex!

[saturnin]

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :)

[saturnin]

i jsut got a quote for 1400US for a CF boom, lol

[Mike Bowen]

Anthony, where did you get a quote for $279 for 12' CF?

[saturnin]

yah i'd like to know that as well... that i can justify

[DonJuanMair]

here we are

i thought it was longer

http://www.the-house.com/npx3w370m8zz-neilpryde-masts.html

[Mike Bowen]

here we are

i thought it was longer

http://www.the-house.com/npx3w370m8zz-neilpryde-masts.html

Aren't those supposed to bend though?

[DonJuanMair]

i dont know too much about it, i just know someone recommended it to me, im fine with my aluminum it works for me!

[Ken Cravillion]

Yes, mine will be carbon fiber. It's made by a company that specializes in CF and they make booms for video work. Mine will be 15ft in 3-5ft sections 2" diameter tube. Then I'm attaching the suction cups and magic arm with these: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/398657-REG/Avenger_C4469_C4469_MP_Coupler_with.html I figure it will be better than the pinching of the super clamps...

Here's the link to the place that's building mine: http://www.carbonfibertubeshop.com/bonded%20assemblies.html

[Mike Bowen]

Yes, mine will be carbon fiber. It's made by a company that specializes in CF and they make booms for video work. Mine will be 15ft in 3-5ft sections 2" diameter tube. Then I'm attaching the suction cups and magic arm with these: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/398657-REG/Avenger_C4469_C4469_MP_Coupler_with.html I figure it will be better than the pinching of the super clamps...

Here's the link to the place that's building mine: http://www.carbonfibertubeshop.com/bonded%20assemblies.html

What are they charging you for that?

[DonJuanMair]

also curious about that

[iNfEk]

ditto

[Ken Cravillion]

i jsut got a quote for 1400US for a CF boom, lol

This is close... :cry:

[saturnin]

lol.. what would you guys pay for 13foot carbon pole that comes in two sections, lets hear this out

[DonJuanMair]

1400 dayuummm

[saturnin]

yah for 1400 i can have some nice glass and unless i get a good car gig that can pay for a carbon fiber, i'll keep using my current set up.

[DonJuanMair]

i dont know man, a nice rig from automotive rigs.com and some change would be nice

[Ken Cravillion]

Yea, I know... I was looking real hard and couldn't find any lenses I want/need right now...;)

[johnms88]

Yea, I know... I was looking real hard and couldn't find any lenses I want/need right now...;)

Psh..theres always lenses you want! Don't be ridiculous.

*looks at gear list*

Wholy Crap! ......Maybe not.

[saturnin]

automotive rig not worth it.. i have the whole set up like that.. i did it on my own.. and it cost me with everything aournd 400 and the most expensive part was the cups, magic arm, clamps...

i guess no one is interested in Carbon fiber since no one posted in my other thread.... ehhe

i dont know man, a nice rig from automotive rigs.com and some change would be nice

[DonJuanMair]

Lol man I guess you don't need change

Curious Ken, what's your job :)

[Ken Cravillion]

Wedding photographer working from home and a daddy... Most of the gear was bought when I did 40 weddings in a year and had a full time job... Actually as of the end of August I've been at this (working from home) for two years and you can't beat it...

[alpgoksel]

"09 Renault Symbol from Turkey.


http://fc09.deviantart.com/fs47/f/2009/236/2/8/Renault_Symbol_II_by_alpgoksel.jpg

[hphoto]

^^^^^^ Really nice. Nice capture on the trees. Suction cup im guessing?

[jhelms]

Would the Canon 17-55mm be good enough for rig shots? Or should I invest in the Tokina 11-16mm (looking to buy it shortly anyways, but not wanting to if I have to spend another $400 on a rig).


On a crop sensor camera body I don't think the 17mm would be wide enough.

[jhelms]

Has anyone combined the use of a model with a rig shot?

Thinking maybe a model on the hood, or maybe someone running beside the car, etc.?

[RaymondXTi]

Just got mah pole, 3 55" aluminum sections with threaded ends and couplers, seems sturdy enough. My super clamps grip nicely onto it as well. Just waiting on the Avengers and magic arm now. :) Should have my first pics sometime next week. Can't wait!!

[bReed]

i have my avenger1000 cups for sale :)

[alpgoksel]

^^^^^^ Really nice. Nice capture on the trees. Suction cup im guessing?

Yes ,I used suction cup. :)

[RaymondXTi]

i have my avenger1000 cups for sale :)

How much for the pair, and why are you selling them?

[Lummie]

Has anyone combined the use of a model with a rig shot?

Thinking maybe a model on the hood, or maybe someone running beside the car, etc.?

Not my picture.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31269199@N07/page2/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3863260529_7c751f1119_b.jpg

[saturnin]

^^ heh... under car rig...

[saturnin]

i tested a carbon fiber pole(from a windsurfing place), it flexed, it wasnt that much but it wasnt stiff.. the boom was about 15feet long and it was super fat so the clamps had to be open all the way just to fit the diamater of the tub....

[EbbeJ]

This is indeed an awesome thread.. Thanks to everyone for the enlightenments.

After going through pretty much the whole thing, I still have some questions about building my own under-car rig.
I'm torn between building a rig with carbon tubing or with aluminium tubing. The overall weight is of course an aspect and so is the sturdiness; will a carbon rig be much sturdier than a rig with Aluminum tubing? (same dimensions).
I have found a supplier of good rubber-covered magnets. But how many Newton do they need to attract with? The strongest of them (88mm) is 420 N, which indeed is quite a bit, and may be too much.. At some point I need to get it off the car again. Another option is the smaller 66mm magnet which attracts with 180N.

Hoping for useful replies :)


Kind regards,

Ebbe

[unlimited6986]

How well would a 24-70 on a 5d work? Im picking up a rig on weds thurs. Just gotta buy the pole

[DonJuanMair]

i dont think its going to be any good, my 17-40 on my xsi just wasnt wide enough

[saturnin]

for a full frame you have only a few options
14mm canon
12-24sigma

i dont know about tokina and or tamron

[unlimited6986]

Ill try my lens 1st since its my widest but worst case ill boroow my friends lens for now.

[DonJuanMair]

for a full frame you have only a few options
14mm canon
12-24sigma

i dont know about tokina and or tamron

dont forget 16-35 and 17-40

[saturnin]

well i didnt... but unless your boom is 16feet... those two will work... most ppl will have a 10-12 feet and @ that range 16-35 wont be wide enough ... @ least i dont think it will...

how are you doing with your new 5D and your 17-40?

[unlimited6986]

an the 10-20 work with the 5d? Or will it just vinette real bad? Like can i actually put it on lock it in and take the pic? I think i read that it hits something but just wanna be 100% sure

[bReed]

i used the 16-35

[DonJuanMair]

well i didnt... but unless your boom is 16feet... those two will work... most ppl will have a 10-12 feet and @ that range 16-35 wont be wide enough ... @ least i dont think it will...

how are you doing with your new 5D and your 17-40?

Well mine arrives on wed, but my friend used my 17-40 on his mkII and my 10ft pole. And it worked great dude

[idobref]

yes!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/3840875511_6e4ed360fc_b.jpg

at 17mm with 10ft pole
perfect!

[saturnin]

ok great

[idobref]

yeah its pretty awesome

[DonJuanMair]

Argh can't wait for mine!

[RaymondXTi]

Just ordered two Avenger F1000s and the Manfrotto magic arm with the camera platform. My rig is complete!

now the wait.... haha

[StE823]

after shooting other stuffs for 3 weeks, i decide to get back to cars again...


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3898897479_a25882ee6e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3898897359_786ed35400_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/3899679402_aab1a76bae_o.jpg

[Mike Bowen]

I like the 2nd one. The first one is too static on the right side of the image for my liking. The 3rd is interesting, but like someone said on DS makes me think of a Camaro front end lol

[rawbdee]

So I am in process of putting together a rig and was curious what everyone uses as a trigger release? Originally I was thinking about a wireless trigger but if the car is just being pushed won't the on-camera timer be enough?

Thanks in advance.

(btw this is my first of many posts on here)

[saturnin]

cheapo ebay release for 4 bux

[hphoto]

So I am in process of putting together a rig and was curious what everyone uses as a trigger release? Originally I was thinking about a wireless trigger but if the car is just being pushed won't the on-camera timer be enough?

Thanks in advance.

(btw this is my first of many posts on here)

Answer to your question is yes, but it doesnt mean your first exposure will be perfect. The more pictures you take, the better chance of you getting a good one with that composite. Having a remote trigger gives a easy way of taking more photos without touch your camera and giving it more bounce then it already have. Try using a remote trigger from ebay. They have cheap wireless trigger.

[paddymcgrath]

Latest ones ...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3879154458_3b301d8893.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3879152676_ff297b74c4.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/3878355733_60e317aab8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/3878355925_ef6282d37f.jpg

[Muggsy1776]

Here's a question for the masses.. i've been wanting to try these shots for a while, and I have already purchased two suction cups- one came with a small adjustable head which allowed me to mount a camera 10"-12" from the car. What I want to try is the rig setup- using the EMT pipe which seems to be popular, and my magic arm I want to connect them to the cups.

So here's my question: the cups are threaded and I was going to use super clamps to attach the pole. Can I get away with using a standard rigid pin to attach the clamps to the cups? The Avengers use a swivel pin, which would allow for adjustment for curvature of the body panels, but so far I can't find swivel pins having a 3/8" female thread to a 5/8" pin.

[Lummie]

Took these two shots tonight at the local S2000 meet. It's of my friend Omars car.

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/3908401457_29f7da65ff_o.jpg
2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3908435985_e9f76b52f1_o.jpg

[romasas]

my foto :

1. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/3908000054_5aa151dbae_o.jpg

[imput1234]

looking at all these pics make me wanna build a rig bad.. great photos!

[RaymondXTi]

I knew there was a post about this somewhere...

For avenger users - I am having a problem with my cups. I mount the cups onto my car and constantly pump. But no matter how long I pump, the red line still remains. Suction is strong and very hard to take off, but I notice the red line doesn't 'disappear' or retract into the pump. Anyone else have this problem? Or maybe could give me a figure of how many times they have to pump til the red line disappears?

I just got two brand new ones from Adorama and ONE of them is doing this. Like you said, the suction is very hard and I can't move it at all, but the red line still slides it's way back out very quickly. I also noticed a very small amount of oily substance on the pump where the red line is. I'm hesitant to put it on a car but I'm getting anxious haha. It seems to "suck" just as good as the other one that keeps the red line hidden, so IDK. I've got everything all put together in my living room right now, so we'll see if I get ambitious and go take some shots haha

edit: Never mind, I'm an idiot, the bottom of the one that was losing suction was all dirty and full of my dog's hair, I guess from when I attempted suctioning it to the tile floor. haha I'm not so smart sometimes. I cleaned it and now it works perfect, no red line

[Taleb Moh'd]

Latest ones ...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3879154458_3b301d8893.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3879152676_ff297b74c4.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/3878355733_60e317aab8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/3878355925_ef6282d37f.jpg

you are killing me

[CH@Dbee]

Z car rig shot.....

http://www.chadbeephotography.com/VQ35star/roll3done.jpg


i was happy with the outcome =)

[RaymondXTi]

My first rig shot!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/3919291296_0a8076b9dd_o.jpg

[quickster]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3918417957_0489b3894d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/3919203164_38d35994db_o.jpg

oh and

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/3918401161_f0f1d74657_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/3919192374_e1ea329ff6_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3919186340_63624a05b2_o.jpg

[Mark1]

oh and

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/3918401161_f0f1d74657_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/3919192374_e1ea329ff6_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3919186340_63624a05b2_o.jpg


HA HA !!! I literally just came from Boarders and read that article!

[wochi]

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2010/s2krig.png

[RaymondXTi]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/3922355875_987deab95e_o.jpg

[saturnin]

yo Raymond, you photoshop needs a little fix... rooftop rig, right?

[RaymondXTi]

I had it on the windshield, so yeah.

[Mark1]

It would be kinda hard to make it steady on a convertible top.

[saturnin]

yah no doubt.. do u konw what it is tho.... i've had this same issue with my photos... when i edit it and it looks good.. i make it small for web and the area that i photochop.. doesnt look right..

hence in rays photo the top of the windshield just seems off.. now.. i coudl be wrong but it just doesnt look right...

[illuzioo]

I have not any time for photographing cars with my rig. These shots from the last session. Honda S2000 with under-car rig.
http://www.illuzioo.hu/sites/default/files/images/S2000-1.preview.jpg
http://www.illuzioo.hu/sites/default/files/images/S2000-2.preview.jpg

Saturnin: yeah, I also nerveous about retouching. I PS the image, looks quite good, and after then, I watch it thumbnail-size (320x320) looks bad... but who-cares? :D In size SRA3 (320x450mm) looks really good.

I just testing my rig, but i think, the next version, I can improve the stability with a little bit... I hope :) I don't think these are sharp enough... :S

[hphoto]

May we see the rig under the car. Your photos is at a really high angle in the first picture. Looks more of a suction cup rig than under car rig.

[quickster]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3921222451_8d449d6787_o.jpg

[illuzioo]

May we see the rig under the car. Your photos is at a really high angle in the first picture. Looks more of a suction cup rig than under car rig.

That cause I prefer under car rig... I think the photos are taken with suction cup based rig too low angle, too ordinary. But sometimes really good.
The under car rig needs a little bit PS. The biggest problem is the compatibility... Suction cup based works with the most of the cars... My under car rig is not...
In the case of S2000, I can't setup the rig for the front or the rear :(

http://www.illuzioo.extra.hu/foto/rig/s2000setup.jpg

[Linkzi]

oh and

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/3918401161_f0f1d74657_o.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/3919192374_e1ea329ff6_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3919186340_63624a05b2_o.jpg

Congrats! U DA MAN!

[jrampton]

Almost finished my rig:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/3932723058_9ff3564908.jpg

2 x 6ft x 2in tubes held together by a alli machined joiner with a 1in diameter upright that will have cable running to either end.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3931931005_20b9518147.jpg

[StE823]

here's my latest work...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3934359127_2b72d18f3a_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/3935141978_7bc5d871d7_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/3934355933_56815b9b63_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3935139142_dccfb33b91_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3935138836_9a5d05848a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3934358963_59e5df6113_o.jpg

[azncarbos]

I like the last shot!!!! Nice job man!!

[devrules81]

this thread helped me build my rig so i thought i'd show off some of my car

Click for flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3932455536_fbc7f4ce12.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlott/3932455536/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/3718739817_4873621e91.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlott/3718739817/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3718740405_ac0706e21a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlott/3718740405/)

[stu46]

Congrats Pat!
Wassup Dev!

[jejeje]

here's my latest work...

Love the glowing brakes in the first one!

Here's a couple from me taken earlier this week, a Porsche 911 GT3:

#1
http://blog.jeje.je/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/porsche-1.jpg

#2
http://blog.jeje.je/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/porsche-2.jpg

[DisrupTer911]

StE823: did you have to Photoshop that first shot of the glowing brake rotor or is it a light reflection?? Looks awesome

[StE823]

StE823: did you have to Photoshop that first shot of the glowing brake rotor or is it a light reflection?? Looks awesome
good guess, it's a light reflection... and it was an accident too :)
i just added an orange filter in photoshop for the rotor

[Marius B]

Love the glowing breaks in the first one!

Here's a couple from me taken earlier this week, a Porsche 911 GT3:

#1


#2


Nice jejeje, you just pushed me one step further towards buying a rig :)

[unlimited6986]

1st rig shot, gotta work on the editing and tips?

http://rlewisphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p87450006-3.jpg

[jejeje]

Nice jejeje, you just pushed me one step further towards buying a rig :)
Good! I'm looking to improve the rig with some extra wires. Just need to find the right materials.

[Hences]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3871898818_e426cab2f1_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/3934476468_b864c87133_b.jpg

My latest, also photographed a beemer yesterday with the rig, hope it turned out good =)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hences/

[jejeje]

My latest, also photographed a beemer yesterday with the rig, hope it turned out good =)

You bet! I really like them both! :-D

Don't take this the wrong way, how long is your pole? ;)

[kouasupra]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3924561249_aef7ca8262_o.jpg
...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/3924561299_d4f158811f_o.jpg

[Hences]

You bet! I really like them both! :-D

Don't take this the wrong way, how long is your pole? ;)

Thanks man! :D I think it's about 16 feet =) Then of course I'm using a Sigma 10-20 ;)

[jejeje]

Thanks man! :D I think it's about 16 feet =) Then of course I'm using a Sigma 10-20 ;)
16 feet, wow! That's over 5m. Mine is about 3m at max. [Insert rig envy joke here] Do you have any shots of the actual rig? Maybe have to swap my Biltema solution for something new ;)

[Marius B]

16 feet, wow! That's over 5m. Mine is about 3m at max. [Insert rig envy joke here] Do you have any shots of the actual rig? Maybe have to swap my Biltema solution for something new ;)

jejeje, I have just sent a message to a former co-worker that works with steel and welding. asking him if he can get or know someone who can get some pipes like they are using here. Will let you know what I find out.

[Marius B]

5 meters= 16 feet, have many parts are your pipes in? One solid 16 feet, 2x8 feet or 3x5,33 feet

[jejeje]

jejeje, I have just sent a message to a former co-worker that works with steel and welding. asking him if he can get or know someone who can get some pipes like they are using here. Will let you know what I find out.
Cheers. :)

[Hences]

16 feet, wow! That's over 5m. Mine is about 3m at max. [Insert rig envy joke here] Do you have any shots of the actual rig? Maybe have to swap my Biltema solution for something new ;)

Haha, stop mixing these expressions, makes it kind of... yeah... :P

Can upload some pictures of the rig later =) Well, I'm using the suction apparatus from Biltema, works fine =)

5 meters= 16 feet, have many parts are your pipes in? One solid 16 feet, 2x8 feet or 3x5,33 feet

Mine is in 3 parts :)

[SamHunter]

Just ordered the Super clamps, magic arm and avenger cups! I'm so excited

Now I just have to decide between 1.25" and 1.5", advice?

[kansascityshuffle]

PARTS LIST

I know this is talked about somewhere in the thread, but it's a long thread. Double check this list for me and let me know what to swap in/out if you have better ideas.

Is there a particular part number for the magic arm and ballhead? The Super Clamps are discontinued. Are you guys using a new version, or can they still be found?

-1.9" OD AL RMC Pipe
-2x F1000 Suction Cups
-3x Manfrotto Super Clamps #2900
-Manfrotto Magic Arm
-Manfrotto Mini Ball Head

[unlimited6986]

Heres another one, Im using the 5d and sigmas 10-20.

http://rlewisphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p845000588-4.jpg

I have to get so close because this pic was taken at 12mm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v151/oethero/1of1-5-1.jpg

Im looking at getting the sigma 12-24

[iNfEk]

nice shot! love the processing if that was a before and after shot

[jrampton]

I got my Alliminium 12ft x 2" pole from a supplier of Aerials for Radio stuff and basically had the guy cut it in half with a hacksaw when i went to collect it.

[SamHunter]

Pretty sure 10ft won't be enough for me even with the 10-20 so I'm gonna try to get either 12 or 15

[Dino F]

SamHunter - My pole is 16ft long, 4x4ft sections. I use a 10-20mm lens and it works great at 12ft.
Dean

[Ken Cravillion]

I now have 15 feet of CF! We'll see if I have time to get out this week!

[SCW]

Hello everyone, this is my first post so please be gentle!

Having read through this great thread a couple of times I am about to build my first rig using the recommended Avenger/Manfrotto suction cups and clamps together with an aluminium pole.

Now I know that the question has been asked a few times and I have read the answers and recommendations for tubing although most of the suggestions seem like they are only available in the states. Specification for aluminium tubing here in the UK is a little different so I would like to clarify which is best. It seems like I can get hold of 1 3/4” (44.4mm) or 2” (50mm) tubing in either 10 SWG or 16 SWG wall thicknesses. For those that don’t know (like I didn’t) 10 SWG would appear to be 3.2mm thick (about 1/8”) and 16 SWG 1.6mm (about 1/16”).

So those of you that are using tubing of around these sizes please could you give me your recommendations as to what side/thickness is best. I am very concerned that the bigger/thicker the tube the more weight and stress will be put onto suction cups, but at the same time I want the tube to be as rigid as possible and I wonder if the thinner 16 SWG will be too flimsy and possibly collapse when tightened in the Manfrotto clamps.

Finally has anyone tried making up their poles from two different diameters so that one slides inside the other for transport and then just slides out in use, with a clamp to hold it at the desired length, or would the aluminium distort when clamped, making the idea more trouble than it was worth?

I did look into using carbon fibre tubing but the cheapest I could find was about £500ish for the materials needed to make up a 5 metre boom which is a bit serious for a prototype!

Thanks

[unlimited6986]

If anyone in the dutchess county area (NY) is looking for a pole im getting 4 4ft poles and need to get rid of the 10 ft emt pole. If you want it lmk.

[kansascityshuffle]

Does anybody have an example of 24mm on a full-frame camera? I have 20ft of aluminum RMC, and that will be my setup. I'd like to see what kind of perspective I'll get.

[unlimited6986]

I have a 24-70 on my 5d. Didnt take any pics but you can get the whole car in frame thats all at 10 ft. So you should be able to get some bg and car w/ a 20ft.

[Homenumber13]

Hi,
it is my first post in this forum.
I made some pictures with my car.
It makes a lot of fun with the rig fotography.

Wolfgang

[Homenumber13]

sorry.
the pictures are too smal.
Here a new try.

Wolfgang

[SamHunter]

Well I was thinking I'd try the EMT first just because it's so cheap, but I think now I'm gonna go ahead and get aluminum. The place nearby can get me 10ft and 1.5" wide for $45, although I'm hoping they have something a bit longer

[z3speed4me]

First attempt.... using emt, it is a tad heavy though, even on my mega huge and thick hood it is pulling a little more than I would like it to. So maybe I'll have to get some alum or something lighter, but either way this is my first try at this whole thing.

And yea I need to buy some ND filters stat!!!

I know theres a LOT to improve on, but I will probably be practicing a lot tomorrow night at the parking garage!

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1765/img0077l.jpg

[Hences]

Here is my latest with the automotive rig.
Taken with a Sigma 10-20 :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3952087479_8df75cb999_o.jpg

Hope you like it =)

[ddave]

Here is my latest with the automotive rig.
Taken with a Sigma 10-20 :)

Hope you like it =)


Can't describe how much I like it :)

[jejeje]

Nice work Hences! :eek:

[hphoto]

Here is my latest with the automotive rig.
Taken with a Sigma 10-20 :)

Hope you like it =)

Amazing............. Was this picture taken in a parking garage.

[Hences]

Wow, thanks guys! I'm glad you like it :D This weekend the rig will be used on a Mustang 65 HT, but I'm not sure in what surroundings. Someone that got a tip?

Edit: Yes, it was taken in a parking garage!

[Thameth]

Here is a great video where at the beginning shows a glimpse of how the big time pro's do their rig shots... then it goes into video production after that but its worth a look!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYREz9atHpM&feature=player_embedded

Its funny seeing all those people pulling a Ferrari with ropes.... :):lol:

Here is the final video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lO4KQ74r3g&feature=player_embedded

[julianmonsta]

Here is a great video where at the beginning shows a glimpse of how the big time pro's do their rig shots... then it goes into video production after that but its worth a look!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYREz9atHpM&feature=player_embedded

Its funny seeing all those people pulling a Ferrari with ropes.... :):lol:

Here is the final video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lO4KQ74r3g&feature=player_embedded

amazing video thanks for sharing!

[kansascityshuffle]

Here is my first finished rig shot! Pardon the dirty truck...It's all I could come up with, and it was a rainy day today. I spent about 30 minutes toying with it after I got everything mounted, and that was it. I can't wait to get it on a nice car...I think I'm shooting a very clean and nicely modded E36 M3 Sunday. Should be fun!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3954143353_2277df3b41_b.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

Here is a great video where at the beginning shows a glimpse of how the big time pro's do their rig shots... then it goes into video production after that but its worth a look!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYREz9atHpM&feature=player_embedded

Its funny seeing all those people pulling a Ferrari with ropes.... :):lol:

Here is the final video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lO4KQ74r3g&feature=player_embedded

i want to see the rig shots.... do they have pics of that anywhere?

[Thameth]

i want to see the rig shots.... do they have pics of that anywhere?

I have yet to see any of the rig shots from that shoot.... I'll post links to them when I see them...

[Vovka]

Awesome RIG... :)

[illuzioo]

Here is a great video where at the beginning shows a glimpse of how the big time pro's do their rig shots... then it goes into video production after that but its worth a look!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYREz9atHpM&feature=player_embedded

Its funny seeing all those people pulling a Ferrari with ropes.... :):lol:

Here is the final video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lO4KQ74r3g&feature=player_embedded


Man, thats crazy... Like the vid.
I want to see how fix this undercar rig to the car... The boom is very sturdy, i like, but how fix to the car!? :D

Some pics from monday... I'm a rookie... :D not enough sharp...not enough sharp... :S The gallery: http://www.illuzioo.extra.hu/foto/rig/lancer
http://www.illuzioo.extra.hu/foto/rig/lancer/images/_DSC8705_resize.jpg

[SamHunter]

Probably the dumbest question of the entire thread, but I'm having issues getting the magic arm to lock at the middle joint. I know the instructions say to use that little handle thing, but it just torques and locks while i hold it in place but then just goes back to being loose. Advice?

[n1nj4 m0d3]

^you have to pull the handle farther until it snaps in place

[ChadAndreo]

Could everyone post what filters you use here?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8714278#post8714278

[ChadAndreo]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/3891413634_5328b9e4db_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3890622089_e85cd2933e.jpg

[SamHunter]

^you have to pull the handle farther until it snaps in place

Thanks. I was too scared to break something haha

[SamHunter]

Set it up in my garage. It's too damn bright to actually do anything with it, but I'll probably go out tonight with it.

The pole is incredibly rigid, my problem just while playing around with it was my hood flexing haha

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/IMG_3798.jpg

[z3speed4me]

The pole is incredibly rigid, my problem just while playing around with it was my hood flexing haha


Same.... I might actually grab a third f1000 just to even out the load a little bit, I know how thick my hood is, but if I do any friend's cars when I get better they might just want to feel a little more assured that everything is ok.

Do any of you guys using these suction cups ever have issues or worry about them pulling on the panels or a the hood flexing; anything of the sort?

[kansascityshuffle]

Same.... I might actually grab a third f1000 just to even out the load a little bit, I know how thick my hood is, but if I do any friend's cars when I get better they might just want to feel a little more assured that everything is ok.

Do any of you guys using these suction cups ever have issues or worry about them pulling on the panels or a the hood flexing; anything of the sort?


I thought it was bad when I had it on our Equinox, but really the hood didn't flex any more than it would from leaning on it. This is with 20' of aluminum RMC. You should be able to tell when it's too much, then just replace your cups.

P.S. It's awfully nice to have ISO 50 on the 5D for these shots!

[z3speed4me]

OK attempt #2...

any better than my first try? I think its an improvement, I just think I set the shutter too long bc it's over blurred... let me know please!!
round 3 tomorrow if the weather holds out

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4043/roll2.jpg

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8974/roll1u.jpg

[kansascityshuffle]

Much better! I doesn't hurt to have such a nice shade of blue on that car either...

[RSebaF]

taken last night with my crappy rig =( cant afford to build a better one at this point

http://sfurstenborg.1g.fi/kuvat/R1++S13/IMG_0026logo.jpg/small