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I've noticed quite a few people here are figuring out ways to get photos of their Mini in motion. There are plenty of others here who are great at taking photos of cars at the race track. I'd like to kick off a thread where people can post dynamic photos of a Mini and also discussion of how to create a motion photo.
I'll start with photos from a Maverick MINIs run. If you're in the S.F. Bay Area, you've got to join us on a run!
Example of my freaky orangutang arm triggering a cable release (forgot to turn the self timer back on ):
Fine print: Speed limits were observed! Motion in these photos is due to 1/2 second or longer shutter speeds. Aperature priority mode set to f/16 and used a fisheye lens. A 1" boxed steel rod with rubber end caps was bolted to the rear seat mount hooks. Tripod head was bolted in center of steel bar. ~$15 material cost from OSH. YMMV
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I've noticed quite a few people here are figuring out ways to get photos of their Mini in motion. There a plenty of others here who are great at taking photos of cars at the race track. I'd like to kick off a thread where people can post dynamic photos of a Mini and also discussion of how to create a motion photo.
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2007 MCS JCW Dark Silver/Black DSOC89 Traded Swifty 10/20/11 My Flickr
__________________ Visit Arizona... speed for the cameras and reduce our budget deficit!
2007 MCS JCW Dark Silver/Black DSOC89 Traded Swifty 10/20/11 My Flickr
I'd like to kick off a thread where people can post dynamic photos of a Mini and also discussion of how to create a motion photo.
Thanks. I was thinking of starting a thread of my own— MINI MOTION: Camera Mounts, Rigs, & DIY—a place for discussion rather than a repository for images. You beat me to it with a hybrid
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Originally Posted by speednut
...Motion in these photos is due to 1/2 second or longer shutter speeds. Aperature priority mode set to f/16 and used a fisheye lens. A 1" boxed steel rod with rubber end caps was bolted to the rear seat mount hooks. Tripod head was bolted in center of steel bar.
That's basically how I do that shot. If you have a rear strut brace you can use a Super Clamp to attach a head to the bar. It's important to rigidly lock the camera to the car, rather than isolate it.
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Originally Posted by speednut
Tsukiji, do you mist the mount point for the grip with water? I was wiping griots speedshine until it was dry on the paint to make sure it was clean, but now I'm wondering if that was causing some vacuum leak issues? It stayed on the glass better than on the body panels, but eventually came loose too. It was a very humid ~30ish degrees last night too when I was experimenting; could the temp outside bugger the grip up?
I brush the area with an egg wash.......—J/K—
I wipe with a microfiber & attach the cups dry, then use speed detailer after I'm finished. Glass is always best, but it's not always interesting.
Thanks. I was thinking of starting a thread of my own— MINI MOTION: Camera Mounts, Rigs, & DIY—a place for discussion rather than a repository for images. You beat me to it with a hybrid
That's basically how I do that shot. If you have a rear strut brace you can use a Super Clamp to attach a head to the bar. It's important to rigidly lock the camera to the car, rather than isolate it.
I brush the area with an egg wash.......—J/K—
I wipe with a microfiber & attach the cups dry, then use speed detailer after I'm finished. Glass is always best, but it's not always interesting.
Glad I looked at this before I headed out. Got some H/D nylon cord to use as a "Security Blanket", too. Think I'll take the MB-200 Grip off the camera ,too.
Off to play!!
Jim
OK... I get to the road I want to shoot on. Stick on the mount and rig up the safety cord. Reach in to my bag for the remote release and JUST THEN realize that it's sitting on my desk back home!! D'OH!!!
Take 2 tomorrow.
Jim
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"The soul is the same in all living creatures although the body of each is different." Hippocrates "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Ghandi" We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." Immanuel Kant "Kindness is a language we all can speak. Even the deaf can hear it and the blind can see it." Mother Teresa
How many do you want me to post?
Visit Arizona... speed for the cameras and reduce our budget deficit!
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