2004 Acura NSX-T

Hi everyone! This is my most favorite photo I took, what do you think? How does it look like from a technical point of view?

Stunning car and nice picture but to my eyes the background is too busy, my eye isn't drawn to the car as much as it should . . . if that makes sense

background is distracting. but that is a sick car!

more DOF and this would be perfect...

Thanks, I will remember to keep the background lsss busy next time.

What is DOF ? I'm new here, sorry.

jotan82 wrote in post #13509428
more DOF and this would be perfect...

DoF means Depth of Field. Or how much of the subject is in focus.

Wide apertures(F2.8 & Bellow) Give a shallow depth of field meaning that the background is out of focus compared to the subject which is sharp.

Smaller Apertures(F22> Give extended depth of field which means that everything will be in focus.

DOF= Depth of Field. Remember that Ferrari shot you posted on prime? That had a very shallow DOF. Car in focus, with background blurred. You just have to make sure the subject matter is in focus.

I also would try to get a different angle to reduce the wheel gap. From this angle, it almost looks as if the car has more wheel gap then in reality. Play with different heights/levels.

I understand now, thanks for the info. If any of you pros were taking this same picture in the same spot, what settings would you use?

synth19 wrote in post #13509682
DOF= Depth of Field. Remember that Ferrari shot you posted on prime? That had a very shallow DOF. Car in focus, with background blurred. You just have to make sure the subject matter is in focus.

This picture was taken 3 days after I bought the car, this is the stock ride height. Yes, you were also there at some point .

synth19 wrote in post #13509682
I also would try to get a different angle to reduce the wheel gap. From this angle, it almost looks as if the car has more wheel gap then in reality. Play with different heights/levels.

Brylek wrote in post #13509727
I understand now, thanks for the info. If any of you pros were taking this same picture in the same spot, what settings would you use?

If you want a very shallow DOF (car in focus/background blurred), you'll need a long lens to keep the entire car in focus. Here are a few examples. Not saying these are great shots, but it illustrated what I mean.

Pic#1 (Acura NSX):
Shot @ f1.2. I was able to get the entire car in focus from the distance I shot it at.

Pic #2 (Nissan 370z):
Shot @ f1.2. I combined two pics because from the distance I shot the car, I wasn't able to get the entire car in focus.

Pic #3 (Honda CRZ):
Shot @ f1.6.I wasn't able to FULLY get the car in focus, maybe 95% in focus (it doesn't bother me, but you can see the focus is tapering off toward the rear).

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jotan82 wrote in post #13509428
more DOF and this would be perfect...

You mean "Less DOF", right?

synth19 wrote in post #13509891
If you want a very shallow DOF (car in focus/background blurred), you'll need a long lens to keep the entire car in focus. Here are a few examples. Not saying these are great shots, but it illustrated what I mean.

Good examples.

It's a better than average first shot here, Brylek. See the links in my Sig, and...

PhotosGuy wrote in post #13511369
It's a better than average first shot here, Brylek. See the links in my Sig, and...

Thank you.

bstyleZ wrote in post #13512206
^You really need some new references. You aren't doing anyone any favors by constantly referring them to a post you made in 2005.

See the links in my Sig and...

I actually read the entire thread back in summer, it helped me a lot. I have been a long time lurker here .

synth19 wrote in post #13509891
If you want a very shallow DOF (car in focus/background blurred), you'll need a long lens to keep the entire car in focus. Here are a few examples. Not saying these are great shots, but it illustrated what I mean.

Pic#1 (Acura NSX):
Shot @ f1.2. I was able to get the entire car in focus from the distance I shot it at.

Pic #2 (Nissan 370z):
Shot @ f1.2. I combined two pics because from the distance I shot the car, I wasn't able to get the entire car in focus.

Pic #3 (Honda CRZ):
Shot @ f1.6.I wasn't able to FULLY get the car in focus, maybe 95% in focus (it doesn't bother me, but you can see the focus is tapering off toward the rear).

I bet you could have opened it up to 2.8 and got the whole car in focus. I like the photos but not a fan of the super shallow DOF. Nice cars though.

Executive Images Photo wrote in post #13513493
I bet you could have opened it up to 2.8 and got the whole car in focus. I like the photos but not a fan of the super shallow DOF. Nice cars though.

I don't doubt that, but I try to shoot wide open as much as possible when I use my 85mm lens.

But if you shoot wide open, the subject doesn't get as sharp as it could be. Images tend to be a tad soft wide open. Even on an 85L. You can still get some nice bokeh stopped down a bit.

ultimachi wrote in post #13533033
But if you shoot wide open, the subject doesn't get as sharp as it could be. Images tend to be a tad soft wide open. Even on an 85L. You can still get some nice bokeh stopped down a bit.

Not necessarily, the 85L has excellent sharpness/IQ @ 1.2.