Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread

saturnin wrote in post #7049603
that looks good

Thanks guys this is only the second time I have even had it out so I still need to make some adjustments in my shooting locations.

FLATOUT wrote in post #7049595
Thanks Buddy!

Standard suction cup rig. I will try and post some tomorrow.

Hehe yeah the angle and style pretty much gave it away as hood or roof based suction cup set up. Still looks great.

Got my cups and clamps in on friday so i went out and got the pole and other things needed. Put it together and tried it out in the garage today since my car is snowed in and its still snowing so everything else outside is covered in it.

here's some test shots in the garage. iso 100 f11 5 second shutter

nice tests!
I'm from Brazil and new here. I'm amazing with the variety and quality of these rig shots.
I'd like to know if somebody here can tell me anything about magnetics rig mount. I have doubts about how strong statics and rigid it is.

I pretend buy this magneticis: http://kjmagnetics.com​/proddetail.asp?prod=M​M-D-60

jeremycliff wrote in post #7057337
Got my cups and clamps in on friday so i went out and got the pole and other things needed. Put it together and tried it out in the garage today since my car is snowed in and its still snowing so everything else outside is covered in it.

here's some test shots in the garage. iso 100 f11 5 second shutter

What is the length of the pole used?

I have 12 feet total of pole. I just took these tonight in the freezing snow that we're getting right now in chicago. could probably use a little work but im really happy with them.

just got my magic arm....but waether is still terrible..lol... nice photos upthere

jeremycliff wrote in post #7065209
I have 12 feet total of pole. I just took these tonight in the freezing snow that we're getting right now in chicago. could probably use a little work but im really happy with them.

Fantastic shots for 1st timer... or you have tried other rigs before? Regardless... that's what rig shot suppose to look like.

For those of you that have used the 10ft EMT pole from Home Depot what have you added for more length? I have the 10 foot pole but I would like another 2 feet or so.

Is there any sort of adapter?

Thanks guys!

mellofelow wrote in post #7072429
Fantastic shots for 1st timer... or you have tried other rigs before? Regardless... that's what rig shot suppose to look like.

nope this is the first time i've tried any sort of rig shot. the garage shots were the first time ever using the rig and then the ones of the silver Z a couple posts up are the first time using it on an actual shoot and stuff. i was really happy with how they came out.

jeremycliff wrote in post #7074242
nope this is the first time i've tried any sort of rig shot. the garage shots were the first time ever using the rig and then the ones of the silver Z a couple posts up are the first time using it on an actual shoot and stuff. i was really happy with how they came out.

which lens did u use?

I think I'm going to bite the bullet and get some suction cups when the funds come around. I'd like to have both setups (under and suction).

CorzyPhoto wrote in post #7080216
I think I'm going to bite the bullet and get some suction cups when the funds come around. I'd like to have both setups (under and suction).

Where in S. FL do you live?

Davie - about 1 1/2 hours from you.

bimmeracer3 wrote in post #7074981
which lens did u use?

Its my XT kit lens with a wide angle screwed to the front from my video camear. Works perfect and is about as wide as my friends 10-22