Thanks, Marcus. They were between 1 and 2 seconds long. Rig shots are SOOOO much easier with a wireless remote. I had him drive around continuously while I just snapped away. Previously, I would set the camera on 2 second timer, have them get the car going (2 seconds to let the camera stabilize from initial camera shake), stop, start over. I did like 15 in seconds with a remote. BTW, I've never used a remote for rig shots before because my other remote broke...I just got a new one.

And the disappearing hood trick is super simple. Take one shot with the hood open and other with it closed. Copy and paste the hood closed shot on top and use the eraser tool. I start at 50% opacity and work from there.

Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/80 second = 0.0125 second
Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 28/10 = F2.8
ISO Speed Ratings = 250
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/80 second
Aperture = F2.8

 

are those dust spots on the second to last pic?

1 and 2 look slightly overexposed to me... revealing too much undercarriage (should boost the blacks). it might just be my lcd though... i'm on a laptop now. 7 looks perfect though.

 

I have SOOOOOO much dust on my sensor, you have no idea. I tried a rocket blower, but that didn't do ****. I guess I forgot to clone the dust out in the picture.

I like to keep detail in the tires, and that's how I adjust the blacks. Plus, black cars are tricky.

 

Beautiful!

 

damn good looking

 

Don't like the car, but great photography

 

Awesome job, Calvin!!
37 is super clean, too.

 

Great pics cal. Looks great. I love the G37's

 

go get a cleaning kit! they're cheap... one swab and you're done.

and yeah... i don't like detail in my tires... don't like being able to see hints of fender wall, undercarriage, etc.

 

I used to be like that, too.





^^^wheels look like they're floating







^^^invisible exhaust O_o

But generally, it's frowned upon. And I learned to like seeing detail in all those places. But it isn't for everyone.

 

Wow Calvin, It seems like a year ago you were researching info for the camera, and look at you now.......geeez, the pics you have been posting over the last couple months are unbelievable.
Your skills and experimentation with the DSLR have paid off big time. Your shots are comparable to a professional photo shoot. Great job!

 

not a fan of the car but the pics are ok

 

nice pics calvin

 

Different strokes Calvin, I like the G37 and really like the pic you've shared
for the last month....cars & girls.
Gary

 

I agree with the ease of the rig shots with a remote. My D40 only has an IR remote which isn't as powerful as the Phottix remote, so I have to use the timer when I'm by myself. But when I'm shooting someone else's car a remote makes things much easier.

My Phottix remote "kinda" broke too. The antenna just slid out a few weeks ago. I really don't want to spend $150 on the Nikon one though. Which remote did you end up getting.