Red, White, and Custom
04-17-13, 08:50 AM
#24
The image where Karasha's car is blurred out in the background is most likely taken at a wider aperture setting than the rest in order to throw the background more out of focus, but since it is a "close focus" situation where the lens appears to be pretty close to HeyArms' hood - that would also create a shallower depth of field (DOF).
When I shoot cars, I typically shoot at an aperture of around f/5.6 so that the entire car is in focus, however the focal length of the lens, and distance between the subject and the camera also play a part in determining the depth of field.
Any DSLR would be able to capture the images seen above, most likely with upgraded faster glass (ie - not the kit lens).
04-17-13, 09:09 AM
#25
Thanks for all the compliments guys, and the bits of criticism. I know my hood will be very hit and miss, but thats how it's intended to be. 
I finally made a build thread also: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...old-moves.html
You sir, have the experience we lack with a camera haha. All shots were taken with a Nikon D3100 with the stock lense, no filter attached but a tripod was used for most shots. They were all mostly taken on the "Auto" or "Dayime" setting as well. 
No fancy camera tricks done by us, we let the camera do the work!
I finally made a build thread also: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...old-moves.htmlIt appears they were all shot with natural light (no strobes or speedlights), so I am assuming a tripod had to be used because the images are very sharp and do not appear grainy which would indicate a lower ISO setting was used, forcing a slower shutter speed which is why I assume a tripod was used.
The image where Karasha's car is blurred out in the background is most likely taken at a wider aperture setting than the rest in order to throw the background more out of focus, but since it is a "close focus" situation where the lens appears to be pretty close to HeyArms' hood - that would also create a shallower depth of field (DOF).
When I shoot cars, I typically shoot at an aperture of around f/5.6 so that the entire car is in focus, however the focal length of the lens, and distance between the subject and the camera also play a part in determining the depth of field.
Any DSLR would be able to capture the images seen above, most likely with upgraded faster glass (ie - not the kit lens).
The image where Karasha's car is blurred out in the background is most likely taken at a wider aperture setting than the rest in order to throw the background more out of focus, but since it is a "close focus" situation where the lens appears to be pretty close to HeyArms' hood - that would also create a shallower depth of field (DOF).
When I shoot cars, I typically shoot at an aperture of around f/5.6 so that the entire car is in focus, however the focal length of the lens, and distance between the subject and the camera also play a part in determining the depth of field.
Any DSLR would be able to capture the images seen above, most likely with upgraded faster glass (ie - not the kit lens).
No fancy camera tricks done by us, we let the camera do the work!
04-17-13, 10:06 AM
#28
You sir, have the experience we lack with a camera haha. All shots were taken with a Nikon D3100 with the stock lense, no filter attached but a tripod was used for most shots. They were all mostly taken on the "Auto" or "Dayime" setting as well. No fancy camera tricks done by us, we let the camera do the work!
No fancy camera tricks done by us, we let the camera do the work!It's not terribly complicated - just takes some practice and patience (like learning anything!)
04-17-13, 10:12 AM
#29
It appears they were all shot with natural light (no strobes or speedlights), so I am assuming a tripod had to be used because the images are very sharp and do not appear grainy which would indicate a lower ISO setting was used, forcing a slower shutter speed which is why I assume a tripod was used.
The image where Karasha's car is blurred out in the background is most likely taken at a wider aperture setting than the rest in order to throw the background more out of focus, but since it is a "close focus" situation where the lens appears to be pretty close to HeyArms' hood - that would also create a shallower depth of field (DOF).
When I shoot cars, I typically shoot at an aperture of around f/5.6 so that the entire car is in focus, however the focal length of the lens, and distance between the subject and the camera also play a part in determining the depth of field.
Any DSLR would be able to capture the images seen above, most likely with upgraded faster glass (ie - not the kit lens).
The image where Karasha's car is blurred out in the background is most likely taken at a wider aperture setting than the rest in order to throw the background more out of focus, but since it is a "close focus" situation where the lens appears to be pretty close to HeyArms' hood - that would also create a shallower depth of field (DOF).
When I shoot cars, I typically shoot at an aperture of around f/5.6 so that the entire car is in focus, however the focal length of the lens, and distance between the subject and the camera also play a part in determining the depth of field.
Any DSLR would be able to capture the images seen above, most likely with upgraded faster glass (ie - not the kit lens).
I'll have to give you guys a quick "Photography 101" lesson sometime... I've been meaning to put together a "Basics of Photography" thread for a long time but just can't find the time to do it.
It's not terribly complicated - just takes some practice and patience (like learning anything!)
It's not terribly complicated - just takes some practice and patience (like learning anything!)
This would be excellent !
04-17-13, 10:25 AM
#30
Excellent observation!! Sounds like you know a thing or two about cameras, I recently invested in a Canon 650D and haven't been able to get any night time pics like these. Most of my night pics are coming out like point and shoot camera photography which is why I asked.
This would be excellent !
This would be excellent !