Hey all,
Going to start shooting some static cars and I was looking for the "don't do this" items of static car photography. Also some advice on what glass to use? I have a 70-200 2.8, and a pretty fast 35. Any advice is appreciated!
driftyyy Member 77 posts Likes: 1 Joined Apr 2013 Location: Groton, CT 06340 More info | Jul 20, 2014 12:52 | #1 Hey all, Gripped 6D | Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS | Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS | Canon 85mm f/1.2L II | Sigma 35mm f/1.4A | Canon 430 EX II
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PhotosGuy Cream of the Crop, R.I.P.  More info | Jul 20, 2014 22:25 | #2 Take a look at the links in my Sig, and you do have a tripod, right? Good luck! FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything...
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Jul 21, 2014 01:46 | #3 driftyyy wrote in post #17043952  Hey all, Going to start shooting some static cars and I was looking for the "don't do this" items of static car photography. Also some advice on what glass to use? I have a 70-200 2.8, and a pretty fast 35. Any advice is appreciated! One unconventional approach.  Camera Maker: Canon Camera Model: Canon EOS 60D Lens: EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Date: 2012-09-30 10:19:57 (no TZ) Focal Length: 32.0mm Aperture: f/8.0 Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200) ISO equiv: 100 Exposure Bias: none Metering Mode: Matrix Exposure: program (Auto) White Balance: Auto Flash Fired: No (enforced) Orientation: Normal Color Space: sRGB  Camera Maker: Canon Camera Model: Canon EOS 60D Lens: EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Date: 2012-10-13 12:30:59 (no TZ) Focal Length: 18.0mm Aperture: f/3.5 Exposure Time: 0.0020 s (1/500) ISO equiv: 320 Exposure Bias: none Metering Mode: Matrix Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto) White Balance: Auto Flash Fired: No (enforced) Orientation: Normal Color Space: sRGB  Camera Maker: Canon Camera Model: Canon EOS 60D Lens: EF-S18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Date: 2012-09-30 10:26:57 (no TZ) Focal Length: 24.0mm Aperture: f/8.0 Exposure Time: 0.0063 s (1/160) ISO equiv: 100 Exposure Bias: none Metering Mode: Matrix Exposure: program (Auto) White Balance: Auto Flash Fired: No (enforced) Orientation: Normal Color Space: sRGB The extremely low, close and wide approach can be useful in isolating a subject at a crowded car show where conditions can not be controlled. Framing these images took a Canon 60D and its articulated screen, using Live View. Of course, the camera was placed on the pavement and then pointed up, and the image was framed through Live View. These images demonstrate one of many options. The use of a longer lens requires different positioning and far more control over conditions to isolate the subject.
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Axion23 Mostly Lurking 16 posts Joined Jun 2014 Location: California More info | Jul 22, 2014 12:34 | #4 Are you shooting at a car show, private shoot, or random cars on the street?
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I was shooting a car for a friend and I ended up with a few shots I liked.  IMG_3368-Edit by _drifty, on Flickr IMG_3352-Edit by _drifty, on Flickr IMG_3246-Edit by _drifty, on Flickr IMG_3172-Edit by _drifty, on FlickrGripped 6D | Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS | Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS | Canon 85mm f/1.2L II | Sigma 35mm f/1.4A | Canon 430 EX II
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shanehawley Member 89 posts Likes: 2 Joined Nov 2013 More info | Jul 25, 2014 11:40 | #6 its all about the location IMO. The above pictures wouldnt be nearly as good if everything was the same but with a boring background (ie: parking lot, field etc)
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BrainMechanic Goldmember  3,526 posts Likes: 18 Joined Apr 2010 More info | Jul 25, 2014 12:08 | #7  Permanent banLocation is important and also light if your shooting with natural available one. Best times are in the early AM and late afternoon. Sometimes the skies can be use to your advantage.  IMG_8471-Edit_HDR por nenekinkin, en FlickrThat one was taken with a Zenitar fisheye completely manual lens. Gear: a toothed wheel
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shanehawley Member 89 posts Likes: 2 Joined Nov 2013 More info | also a circular polarizer makes a world of difference
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STIC Goldmember 1,627 posts Gallery: 360 photos Best ofs: 1 Likes: 985 Joined Oct 2012 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand More info | Permanent ban Handy location...the owner's shop...  Kruzin Kustoms Merc by SPD speedscene photography and design, on Flickr7D MarkII l 50 1.8 STM l15-85 IS USM l 100-400 IS L l 2x converter l 580EX II l Wireless remote l A computer l Some software l A vehicle to get me around...
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Aug 14, 2014 20:00 | #10 Axion23 wrote in post #17048585 Are you shooting at a car show, private shoot, or random cars on the street? BTW DC Fan I think those pics would look a lot better if you zoomed out a bit or took a step back. The 1st pic is cropping out the front wheel, the 2nd pic is cropping out the hood, and the 3rd pic is cropping out the sides. I'm not sure if that's what you're going for but I think it would help.
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