Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread

Guys, i've been trying to build my rig, 2nd version....sadly i've ran to a dead end as i cant find anymore Avenger F1000 suction cups here...i bought 1 but have to wait for the 2nd piece as my friend had promised to get me one from the states. Guess he had broke the promise as I've waited since April till now...is there any kind person here would help me get one Avenger F1000 and ship it to me and payments via paypal ?

anion wrote in post #10492705
Guys, i've been trying to build my rig, 2nd version....sadly i've ran to a dead end as i cant find anymore Avenger F1000 suction cups here...i bought 1 but have to wait for the 2nd piece as my friend had promised to get me one from the states. Guess he had broke the promise as I've waited since April till now...is there any kind person here would help me get one Avenger F1000 and ship it to me and payments via paypal ?

try woods powrgrip!

Hey guys, need some help here. For those have have a rig stabilized by a cable, can you take pictures of the middle section of the pole where the cable is held up? I need to get ideas of how to do it. Examples of such:

(NOT MY PICTURES)

dutch oven. it is just an eye bolt.

the first one is just strewed into the superclamp.

I made some quick tests over the weekend. Let me know what you guys think:

JFP-Photography wrote in post #10498995
I made some quick tests over the weekend. Let me know what you guys think:

@JFP
The light in the color image is very nice, but it seems, that the car is not really sharp complitly - what f-stop did you use? May be you have some bounce on your rig.
I would clone out the tree behind the car - it's irritating a little bit - the same on the b&w.
And the car could be a bit lighter on both pics.

For my taste it's really hard to get a real good rigshot in b&w, I think you need a perfect location, light and car - just my opinion - go on!

ole61 wrote in post #10507233
@JFP
The light in the color image is very nice, but it seems, that the car is not really sharp complitly - what f-stop did you use? May be you have some bounce on your rig.
I would clone out the tree behind the car - it's irritating a little bit - the same on the b&w.
And the car could be a bit lighter on both pics.

For my taste it's really hard to get a real good rigshot in b&w, I think you need a perfect location, light and car - just my opinion - go on!

Thanks for the comments!

I'd have to revisit the photos to verify. Both were done with different F-stops since this was a test. I did have some bounce since the car was driven.

I was somewhat fond of the tree. To me it seemed to confirm the motion.

I'll revisit this weekend and try something new. Thanks again

JFP-Photography wrote in post #10507297
Thanks for the comments!

I'd have to revisit the photos to verify. Both were done with different F-stops since this was a test. I did have some bounce since the car was driven.

I was somewhat fond of the tree. To me it seemed to confirm the motion.

I'll revisit this weekend and try something new. Thanks again

I would'nt drive the car - push it or better let it push .
Yes, the trees show the motion, but the problem I think it's only one tree with to much blur directly behind the car.
I always try to find a clear outline of the car with no optical disharmony with the background - sorry, that's terrible english I think.

Hey quick question for those of you using the magic arm. Do you guys recommend the variable friction or locking lever? A link from B&H would be good too. Thanks in advance!

I like the locking lever. Once it snaps it seems to be very secure. But....I've never used the other style.

JFP-Photography wrote in post #10521407
I like the locking lever. Once it snaps it seems to be very secure. But....I've never used the other style.

Thanks. I'm just gonna order the locking lever one as well then.

edit: delete please

Has anyone ever used these type of suction cups for a rig set-up?
http://www.amazon.com …e-On-Demand/dp/B001PBQ9K8
I believe some exist that allow some swivel for curved surfaces as well but I can't find them off-hand.

those would be a pain to attach to a boom

the pump action cups are definitely the way to go.