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Post by: V8Demon on February 27, 2009, 11:01:06 PM

First off, I LOVE my new camera and the most recent lens I just got for it this week.

Some of you know how hard it is to get a decent night shot.....That being said I'll tell you this: These were taken WITHOUT A TRIPOD!

That's right folks; hand held and no flash ;)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/IMG_0636.jpg)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/IMG_0639.jpg)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/IMG_0640.jpg)

If I had taken the time to set up the tripod I could have stopped the aperture down to gain more depth of field and more uniform light. That's something for a dry night though.

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Post by: vinnietbird on February 27, 2009, 11:06:41 PM

Still a great lookin' car.....even with the new camera.

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Post by: 302 PWR on February 28, 2009, 05:37:45 AM

Lookin' shag-ay. Just needs some tint and some taller rear tires.

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Post by: daminc on February 28, 2009, 08:27:57 AM

I can't believe that's with no flash.
When my car is done, I'm going to get a better camera. Then the temptation won't be there to take pics in a dusty shop environment.

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Post by: 86XR7project on February 28, 2009, 09:09:48 AM

Wow thats a great picture man. your car looks great!

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Post by: V8Demon on February 28, 2009, 09:41:12 AM

Quote from: daminc;258900

I can't believe that's with no flash.
When my car is done, I'm going to get a better camera. Then the temptation won't be there to take pics in a dusty shop environment.

I stopped down to f2.5. The lens is capable of f1.8. ISO was either 400 or 800....Can't remember, I'll have to look it up.

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Post by: 5.0willgo on March 01, 2009, 12:23:29 PM

Those are some great pics. What kind of camera do you have?
I've been looking into getting a Nikon DSLR for some time since the lenses will work from my buttstuffog SLR.

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Post by: DVP on March 02, 2009, 02:55:11 AM

Quote from: 5.0willgo;259035

Those are some great pics. What kind of camera do you have?
I've been looking into getting a Nikon DSLR for some time since the lenses will work from my buttstuffog SLR.

I cant remember which way it goes but I believe it is buttstuffog lens covert up when used on a digital. We got a DSLR last year for newspaper/yearbook and I learned which does what but now I cant remember. If I had the money I would go get my Gramps a DSLR. He would use it like a point and shoot but he takes pictures of some amazing stuff that would really benefit from the clarity of a SLR.

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Post by: flipnbird on March 02, 2009, 06:01:39 AM

great pics, your car looks great !!......... had it been raining ?

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Post by: V8Demon on March 02, 2009, 10:35:22 AM

Yes it had just finished raining.

The camera is a Canon Rebel XS. As far as Nikon is concerned; D90 - hands down. Great quality at a reasonable price. Since I'm just getting my feet wet I went a little more entry level. I'll tell you what though; if I were to do it RIGHT NOW I would do the Canon 50D.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=17499
(http://www.usa.canon.com/app/images/EOS_2008/50D/profile/50D_586x225.jpg)

Here's a price that HAS to be too good to be true on the 50D as well: $469 for the body..... http://www.ontimedigital.com/products.asp?product_id=10872&from_search=10872&gclid=CL_doJrLhJkCFQEpGgodJzJimg

I'm waiting for a deal on the lens I want. Similar to the basic kit lens Canon usually throws in, but with image stabilization, an f2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range AND L series glass. It'll only mount on a small sensor such as my rebel or the 50D so the $5000 camera bodies are out :hick:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-17-55mm-Lens-Cameras/dp/B000EW8074/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1236009270&sr=8-2

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31GQToTZUVL._SL500_AA250_.jpg)

Unfortunately, even used lenses command a huge premium, so I'll have to get lucky....

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Post by: ZondaC12 on March 02, 2009, 10:41:31 AM

Man that sure was nice a few nights ago....rainy and 50 degrees. Now back to 20 deg and white stuff everywhere. :mad: :rollin:

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Post by: V8Demon on March 07, 2009, 08:24:41 PM

Taken today......'bout time it was decent out for once.....

I couldn't have timed it with my cat any better ;)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/Freeway-Cougar.jpg)

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Post by: ZondaC12 on March 07, 2009, 08:36:13 PM

That is an awesome pic...and that car is so effing clean. Wow. Yea real nice today I fixed the vics wipers in the sun with NO COAT ON :hick:

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Post by: 20thanniver-ls on March 07, 2009, 09:29:49 PM

Wow man, that is one of the best looking cougars ive seen, really its awesome.

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Post by: flipnbird on March 08, 2009, 09:33:21 AM

Dude,,,,,that is a nice a$$ car. very impressive!!

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Post by: jpc647 on March 08, 2009, 11:26:43 AM

I like the picture, the cat surely adds to the pic, lol.

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Post by: V8Demon on March 08, 2009, 05:34:35 PM

...Another... Got a few nice ones....Have to process them.

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/Coug1.jpg)

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Post by: CougarSE on March 08, 2009, 10:45:08 PM

Paul it looks like your pictures are great, but whatever you are using to shrink them down is killing the quality.

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Post by: Cougarcruisin on March 08, 2009, 11:01:21 PM

Quote from: CougarSE;260213

Paul it looks like your pictures are great, but whatever you are using to shrink them down is killing the quality.

couldn't have said it any better myself.

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Post by: V8Demon on March 09, 2009, 02:13:42 AM

Blame photobucket. Full version on that one's about 8 meg.

How's this?

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/Coug3.jpg)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/Beach/IMG_0742.jpg)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/Beach/IMG_0744.jpg)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/Beach/IMG_0750.jpg)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/Beach/IMG_0757.jpg)

FWIW, looking at the pictures in front of the truck, I'm wondering why those particular ones came out grainier than the rest...I WAS actually walking when I took them...across a roadway :hick:

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