Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread

i'am not a pro but is it good?

Koppy179 wrote in post #12556149
i'am not a pro but is it good?

Well, it looks fantastic and sharp!

Got featured on Stance Nation! Check out the article here:
http://www.stancenatio​n.com/2011/06/08/ontar​io-is-back/

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Wow, there's a lot of great new work here!

I feel a little inadequate posting this up now..haha

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Killer.

BooostedAWD wrote in post #12560834
Wow, there's a lot of great new work here!

I feel a little inadequate posting this up now..haha

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great work, nice location... my only c&c will be your watermark
URL is hard to read, and kinda ruin a nice picture...

I wish it was facing this way, as it appears to he headed into a...?

Supra_t wrote in post #12554644
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

Anyone got any input on this before I order some?

Supra_t wrote in post #12562157
Anyone got any input on this before I order some?

higher diameter available with the lowest weight to have the most "nerve"

so 50mm 1,6 is good

VisualEchos wrote in post #12561964
I wish it was facing this way, as it appears to he headed into a...?

Looks like it could be going into a right hand bend in the road...

nede wrote in post #12562343
higher diameter available with the lowest weight to have the most "nerve"

so 50mm 1,6 is good

Why not buy an aluminum flagpole? I bought one that came in 4 sections that slip together, then used a wire and turnbuckles to give it tension (like you see in most people's rigs who use wires). It works fine, is 2" in OD, is light, and VERY cheap. I think it was about $100 at Lowes or online somewhere. Plus, it can either be 12 or 16 ft depending on how many sections you use.

VisualEchos wrote in post #12540661
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.

can i has CF boom

Any one ever thought of one of these...

http://www.manfrotto.c​o.uk …tends_from_210c​m_to_370cm

Spied a rig shot shoot on Facebook today with Team Japspeed. Wondered what boom was being used as it looked telescopic, downloaded photo - zoomed in and bobs ur uncle!

Yeah its minimum length is 210cm but that will fit in my boot through the arm rest!

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How does the price compare with 370cm of scaffolding pole?

If you have amazon prime, you can get one shipped next day for less than $100.

BUUUUUUTTTT you are in england, so I don't know how well that helps you... haha