Cars And Photgraphy Thread - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

bodybump · 04-25-2012, 06:40 PM

I dont know if we already have this thread...but i hate to see such beautiful cars taken with crappy photos it just breaks my heart...so to those people who take excellent photos of your cars please share us how you do it...

1.Kind of Camera

2.Kind of Lens

3.Camera Settings/mode settings

TIPS: (IF ANY)

Im not a pro shooter but ill start...

1. Nikon D7000

2. Nikkor 18-200mm

3. Auto mode

Verbatim · 04-25-2012, 06:44 PM

here's my contribution

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Camera: iPhone 4
Lens: standard
Tips: if you tap on the screen, you can focus on one area.

Pcemkr · 04-25-2012, 06:56 PM

You ask for quality photos then post those?

Date Time Original: 2011-04-20T07:46:06.34-04:00
Exposure Time: 1/100
F Number: f / 28/10
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings: 800
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length: 100/1mm
White Balance: Auto white balance
Make: Canon
Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
LensInfo: 100/1 100/1 0/0 0/0
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Tips: Learn how to use your camera and take a few steps back

MARIO K · 04-25-2012, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidkneiber

here's my contribution

Camera: iPhone 4
Lens: standard
Tips: if you tap on the screen, you can focus on one area.

WINNN!!!

kbryce · 04-25-2012, 07:17 PM

prob gonna be the new best thread

Yodaime · 04-25-2012, 07:17 PM

Camera- Canon Rebel XT
Lens- A long one
Tips- Point and Shoot

Amans_e90 · 04-25-2012, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidkneiber

here's my contribution

Attachment 681651

Camera: iPhone 4
Lens: standard
Tips: if you tap on the screen, you can focus on one area.

Hahahahahaha

bodybump · 04-25-2012, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pcemkr

You ask for quality photos then post those?

Date Time Original: 2011-04-20T07:46:06.34-04:00
Exposure Time: 1/100
F Number: f / 28/10
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings: 800
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length: 100/1mm
White Balance: Auto white balance
Make: Canon
Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
LensInfo: 100/1 100/1 0/0 0/0
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Tips: Learn how to use your camera and take a few steps back

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yodaime

Camera- Canon Rebel XT
Lens- A long one
Tips- Point and Shoot

Now this is what im talking about!!

miggs_e92 · 04-25-2012, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidkneiber

here's my contribution

Attachment 681651

Camera: iPhone 4
Lens: standard
Tips: if you tap on the screen, you can focus on one area.

Lmaoooo

mashimarho · 04-25-2012, 09:48 PM

John zhang

jdhart73 · 04-25-2012, 10:20 PM

Nikon D7000 on AutoMode? WTF?

Richurd · 04-25-2012, 10:34 PM

Who uses auto on a DSLR to take car pictures? Why not just stick to a point and shoot?

cn555ic · 04-25-2012, 10:34 PM

D5000....Auto 18mm-200mm

icyhot e92 · 04-25-2012, 10:37 PM

BMW on foggy day by cfigs, on Flickr

Canon 60D
17-55, 42mm @ f/3.5
Manual Mode....always shoot in manual.

Only picture I have access to right now of my car.

richard in NC · 04-25-2012, 10:42 PM

Here is my best so far of the 335is. Nikon D300S, 18-200 VR lens, Aperture priority f16 (for big depth of field), 3 shot exposure bracket, and HDR processing.

bodybump · 04-25-2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn555ic

D5000....Auto 18mm-200mm

Quote:

Originally Posted by icyhot e92

BMW on foggy day by cfigs, on Flickr

Canon 60D
17-55, 42mm @ f/3.5
Manual Mode....always shoot in manual.

Only picture I have access to right now of my car.

Very nice!!! Do yu have a specific day to shoot photos??

bodybump · 04-25-2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard in NC

Here is my best so far of the 335is. Nikon D300S, 18-200 VR lens, Aperture priority f16 (for big depth of field), 3 shot exposure bracket, and HDR processing.

bodybump · 04-25-2012, 10:48 PM

Anybody can post some panning shot or rolling shot and tell us how its been done...

Pcemkr · 04-25-2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

Anybody can post some panning shot or rolling shot and tell us how its been done...

General rule of thumb:
Shutter speed = 1/vehicle speed
i.e. 30mph = 1/30th

icyhot e92 · 04-25-2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

Very nice!!! Do yu have a specific day to shoot photos??

What do you mean by specific day? I decided to go to the state park on this day and it happened to be extremely foggy. Less than 100ft visibility. In general just follow the usual suggestion of shooting in the evening and try to avoid when the sun is high in the sky.

Sasha Matic · 04-25-2012, 10:53 PM

I uploaded these pictures before but I am just enjoying this car so much that I need to share again.And few tips as well.
sigma 10-20mm
studio strobes as many as you can get(it's never too many)
Off camera flash
reflector
Dark spot away from street lights with working plug for your lights
or portable battery for them( I always shoot in the dark ..that way I am in total control of the light)
Camera set between f14-18 at iso 100
tripod (if you don't have enough lights you might need to stack couple of images )
feel free to ask for some more

G-Bus · 04-25-2012, 10:53 PM

_DSC0102 by G-Bus, on Flickr

Nikon D3000 with 18-55mm lens. Shot in landscape mode. If you want to know more info on the pic click on the picture and flickr lets you know all the details.

04-25-2012, 06:40 PM	#1
bodybump Captain Drives: APHINE WHITE E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SOBE Posts: 612 iTrader: (1)	Cars And Photgraphy Thread I dont know if we already have this thread...but i hate to see such beautiful cars taken with crappy photos it just breaks my heart...so to those people who take excellent photos of your cars please share us how you do it... 1.Kind of Camera 2.Kind of Lens 3.Camera Settings/mode settings TIPS: (IF ANY) Im not a pro shooter but ill start... 1. Nikon D7000 2. Nikkor 18-200mm 3. Auto mode Attached Images
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04-25-2012, 06:44 PM	#2
Verbatim Colonel Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 2,554 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [5.00]	here's my contribution Camera: iPhone 4 Lens: standard Tips: if you tap on the screen, you can focus on one area. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i Sedan \| Sparkling Graphite \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Logic7 Golf Tee \| M3 Trunk Spoiler \| LED Angel Eyes \| 5000k Fogs \| Resonator Delete \| Black Kidney Grills \| Black Finisher Rods \| 35%/18% Tint \| Sealer Lip \| 12mm/20mm (F/R) Spacers \| White Wheels \| Black Lines Last edited by Verbatim; 04-25-2012 at 06:53 PM.

04-25-2012, 07:17 PM	#5
kbryce I have to return some video tapes Drives: e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany/NYC Posts: 2,595 iTrader: (0)	prob gonna be the new best thread __________________ 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 6mt - Coral Red - M-Sport - No mods for 1,200 miles! 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - Retired 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - Retired 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi - Retired

04-25-2012, 09:48 PM	#10
mashimarho Boss Drives: e92 LCI 335i xDrive™ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, michigan Posts: 5,718 iTrader: (27) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i xDrive [5.00]	John zhang __________________ -Sean. 360 FORGED///DynamikiLLu51ions///ER///BMS///KW///VRSF///ARKYM///DD///CYBA///STOPTECH///BMW Performance /// My Progress: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770326

04-25-2012, 10:34 PM	#12
Richurd Lieutenant Drives: Too slow. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 568 iTrader: (6)	Who uses auto on a DSLR to take car pictures? Why not just stick to a point and shoot? __________________ 07 e92 335i \| BSM \| SB \| Gray Poplar Wood Trim \| 6MT \| Premium \| Sport \| Cold Weather \| iDrive \| Logic7 \| Comfort Access \|

04-25-2012, 06:56 PM	#3
Pcemkr Pro Hater Drives: Low and slow Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DC Posts: 1,717 iTrader: (1)	You ask for quality photos then post those? Date Time Original: 2011-04-20T07:46:06.34-04:00 Exposure Time: 1/100 F Number: f / 28/10 Exposure Program: Aperture priority ISO Speed Ratings: 800 Metering Mode: Pattern Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode Focal Length: 100/1mm White Balance: Auto white balance Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi LensInfo: 100/1 100/1 0/0 0/0 Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Tips: Learn how to use your camera and take a few steps back

04-25-2012, 10:20 PM	#11
jdhart73 Private Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 54 iTrader: (2)	Nikon D7000 on AutoMode? WTF?

04-25-2012, 10:34 PM	#13
cn555ic The Coding Guy Drives: FBO 335i Vert meth/nitrous Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 17,872 iTrader: (5)	D5000....Auto 18mm-200mm Attached Images __________________ *CODING BMWs in N.Y Area 917-939-4980* Call or Text for more INFO

04-25-2012, 10:37 PM	#14
icyhot e92 Captain Drives: 335xi coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new york Posts: 696 iTrader: (2)	BMW on foggy day by cfigs, on Flickr Canon 60D 17-55, 42mm @ f/3.5 Manual Mode....always shoot in manual. Only picture I have access to right now of my car.

04-25-2012, 10:42 PM	#15
richard in NC Major Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,173 iTrader: (0)	Here is my best so far of the 335is. Nikon D300S, 18-200 VR lens, Aperture priority f16 (for big depth of field), 3 shot exposure bracket, and HDR processing. Attached Images __________________ 2013 X3 35i, Vermillion Red/Sand Beige: MSport, Premium, Technology, Premium Sound, Hud, More... 2012 335is, Space Gray/Oyster-Black: DCT, 19s, Premium, Convenience, Nav, Heated Seats, More... Gone '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i

04-25-2012, 10:48 PM	#18
bodybump Captain Drives: APHINE WHITE E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SOBE Posts: 612 iTrader: (1)	Anybody can post some panning shot or rolling shot and tell us how its been done...

04-25-2012, 10:53 PM	#21
Sasha Matic Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 E90 328xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Edmonton,AB Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	I uploaded these pictures before but I am just enjoying this car so much that I need to share again.And few tips as well. sigma 10-20mm studio strobes as many as you can get(it's never too many) Off camera flash reflector Dark spot away from street lights with working plug for your lights or portable battery for them( I always shoot in the dark ..that way I am in total control of the light) Camera set between f14-18 at iso 100 tripod (if you don't have enough lights you might need to stack couple of images ) feel free to ask for some more Attached Images

04-25-2012, 10:53 PM	#22
G-Bus Brick Boyz Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 380 iTrader: (3)	_DSC0102 by G-Bus, on Flickr Nikon D3000 with 18-55mm lens. Shot in landscape mode. If you want to know more info on the pic click on the picture and flickr lets you know all the details.

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