Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread - Page 358

Phunky Phong · 5th of June 2011 (Sun)

I wanna see more pictures of the cf booms.

VisualEchos · 5th of June 2011 (Sun)

I don't see what the big deal is with CF booms. I mean, they're nice, but at a minumum of $1200, they don't give you any bang for the buck. I suppose if you're shooting a 1DMKIII or D3X with some huge lens, and you're wanting the boom to be 20' long, sure, but other than that, it's a waste of money IMO, as you'll NEVER see that money in the shot. Some of the most watched photographer's on DieselStation use my boom, and it's a big-bad $199. This isn't a sales pitch, I'm just saying, the IDEA of CF is better than the reality, and it certainly won't make your shots any better...unless you're using a craptastic boom now.

Mr.AnviL · 5th of June 2011 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by potncil

much better!! good job.

TY.

Phunky Phong · 6th of June 2011 (Mon)

Yea I agree, the CF booms are a giant waste but I still wanna see more of it. Haha

Supra_t · 6th of June 2011 (Mon)

So what are the specifics of the tubing everyone is using for their boom? What is the wall thickness and grade? I'm trying to source a boom ATM and found a place that has 50mm aluminum tubing with a wall thickness of 1.6mm I think and the grade was something like 665t I think he said. What about couplings? How does everyone find their threaded couplings? Are they secure enough? Where are the couplings usually sourced?

tman2782 · 7th of June 2011 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by VisualEchos

I don't see what the big deal is with CF booms. I mean, they're nice, but at a minumum of $1200, they don't give you any bang for the buck. I suppose if you're shooting a 1DMKIII or D3X with some huge lens, and you're wanting the boom to be 20' long, sure, but other than that, it's a waste of money IMO, as you'll NEVER see that money in the shot. Some of the most watched photographer's on DieselStation use my boom, and it's a big-bad $199. This isn't a sales pitch, I'm just saying, the IDEA of CF is better than the reality, and it certainly won't make your shots any better...unless you're using a craptastic boom now.

How big & bad would it be to ship your boom to Oman.

StretchSTI · 7th of June 2011 (Tue)

First try... gonna give it a go again... Boy did I crap my pant when he started to lean it over.

and one of my car.

willbaroo · 7th of June 2011 (Tue)

Can't fapping wait to get my rig. I might actually post up some pictures of it....

Supra_t · 7th of June 2011 (Tue)

Ok I have a few options for alu tubing for my boom, what do you guys think is the best option?

50mm x 1.6mm 4.5kg per length (6.5m)
40mm x 1.6mm 3.2kg
40mm x 3mm 6kg
32mm x 1.6 3kg
32mm x 3 5kg

So what would you guys choose? All are 6063 grade

VisualEchos · 7th of June 2011 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tman2782

How big & bad would it be to ship your boom to Oman.

Never heard of it, but quite a bit less than buying a CF boom, I can assure you of that...lol.

PM me your full address and I'll get you a quote.

MaTBoY · 7th of June 2011 (Tue)

Finally... instead of just sitting back looking on I can contribute!

boom was made by me here at work, aluminium tubing with steel couplers. the rest of the gear is the standard manfrotto fare.

dariusz · 7th of June 2011 (Tue)

hi
my last practice

Dariusz

O3DigitalBath · 7th of June 2011 (Tue)

jesus, how long is that?

dariusz · 7th of June 2011 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by O3DigitalBath

jesus, how long is that?

7m

don't like bend cars by fish or wide lens

backstage movie
http://vimeo.com/23718943

Regards
D

p.s

O3DigitalBath love yours paint post processing in car shots.
Need learn from you ...

O3DigitalBath · 7th of June 2011 (Tue)

I mean thats awesome...how heavy is it though? i'd be scared to strap that to a high end car and rip the panel off

5th of June 2011 (Sun)	#5356
Phunky Phong Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 133	Re: Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread I wanna see more pictures of the cf booms. __________________ Canon T2i \| Sigma 10-22 \| Canon 85mm 1.8 \| Canon 50 1.8 \| Canon 18-55 \| Speedlite 430 EX \| Manfrotto Rig

5th of June 2011 (Sun)	#5357
VisualEchos Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 934	Re: Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread I don't see what the big deal is with CF booms. I mean, they're nice, but at a minumum of $1200, they don't give you any bang for the buck. I suppose if you're shooting a 1DMKIII or D3X with some huge lens, and you're wanting the boom to be 20' long, sure, but other than that, it's a waste of money IMO, as you'll NEVER see that money in the shot. Some of the most watched photographer's on DieselStation use my boom, and it's a big-bad $199. This isn't a sales pitch, I'm just saying, the IDEA of CF is better than the reality, and it certainly won't make your shots any better...unless you're using a craptastic boom now. __________________ ~Andrew from Rig-Pro • Gallery Last edited by VisualEchos : 5th of June 2011 (Sun) at 14:59.

6th of June 2011 (Mon)	#5359
Phunky Phong Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 133	Re: Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread Yea I agree, the CF booms are a giant waste but I still wanna see more of it. Haha __________________ Canon T2i \| Sigma 10-22 \| Canon 85mm 1.8 \| Canon 50 1.8 \| Canon 18-55 \| Speedlite 430 EX \| Manfrotto Rig

6th of June 2011 (Mon)	#5360
Supra_t Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 512	Re: Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread So what are the specifics of the tubing everyone is using for their boom? What is the wall thickness and grade? I'm trying to source a boom ATM and found a place that has 50mm aluminum tubing with a wall thickness of 1.6mm I think and the grade was something like 665t I think he said. What about couplings? How does everyone find their threaded couplings? Are they secure enough? Where are the couplings usually sourced? __________________ James Cause Photography [ Flickr ] [ Like me on facebook ]

7th of June 2011 (Tue)	#5362
StretchSTI Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 162	Re: Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread First try... gonna give it a go again... Boy did I crap my pant when he started to lean it over. and one of my car. __________________ 1904Photography.com \| Flickr \| Blog 7D \| 1DmkIII \| Rebel XTi - Gripped \| Canon 70-200 F/2.8 L \| Canon 17-40 F/4L \| Canon 50 F/1.8 \| Tokina 11-16 F/2.8 \| 430exII

7th of June 2011 (Tue)	#5363
willbaroo Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilshire, England Posts: 16	Re: Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread Can't fapping wait to get my rig. I might actually post up some pictures of it.... __________________ http://will-belcher.co.uk ¦ Canon EOS 50D ¦ Canon EOS 400D ¦ Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS ¦ Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II ¦ Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC ¦ Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM ¦

7th of June 2011 (Tue)	#5364
Supra_t Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 512	Re: Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread Ok I have a few options for alu tubing for my boom, what do you guys think is the best option? 50mm x 1.6mm 4.5kg per length (6.5m) 40mm x 1.6mm 3.2kg 40mm x 3mm 6kg 32mm x 1.6 3kg 32mm x 3 5kg So what would you guys choose? All are 6063 grade __________________ James Cause Photography [ Flickr ] [ Like me on facebook ]

7th of June 2011 (Tue)	#5366
MaTBoY Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 215	Re: Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread Finally... instead of just sitting back looking on I can contribute! boom was made by me here at work, aluminium tubing with steel couplers. the rest of the gear is the standard manfrotto fare. __________________ WEBSITE FLICKR FACEBOOK

7th of June 2011 (Tue)	#5367
dariusz Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dublin , Ireland Posts: 139	Re: Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread hi my last practice Dariusz __________________ Facebook- just click

7th of June 2011 (Tue)	#5368
O3DigitalBath Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 474 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread jesus, how long is that? __________________ Flickr Facebook Photo Page Website

7th of June 2011 (Tue)	#5370
O3DigitalBath Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 474 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread I mean thats awesome...how heavy is it though? i'd be scared to strap that to a high end car and rip the panel off __________________ Flickr Facebook Photo Page Website

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