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TBone · 11-17-2011, 08:54 PM

Ipods charged, Check.

Battery charged, Check.

New 16GB SD card, Check.

New Mono pod to avoid blurry picture, Check.

Feeling like a little kid before Christmas morning, Priceless.

So I have been honored with Media Credentials for this years MCACN and if anyone saw my pix from last year I did pretty good considering my amateur status. I use a Cannon Powershot 750 SD set for max pixels and superfine resolution.

So I am just curious if any of you photo pros have any tip/tricks you could share with me at the last minute before I head over there tomorrow afternoon and this weekend.

Thanks in advance,
T.

Ucantctchme · 11-18-2011, 04:49 AM

Remove the lens cap!

2SS 2011 · 11-18-2011, 09:31 AM

make sure you set your ISO to a high number 400 or 800

hrpiii · 11-18-2011, 09:37 AM

remember you can never take too many pictures!

RubyCamaro · 11-18-2011, 10:43 AM

Check out BlackBeauty's pics. They have won some pretty impressive indoor car shows.

vroomapunk · 11-18-2011, 11:35 AM

You will need a high ISO and a lower shutter to get pictures inside, even if it seems like theres enough artificial light.

A mono pod is a good step. If you have a good flash you can use it but try to aim it away or use a diffuser.

TBone · 11-18-2011, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ucantctchme

Remove the lens cap!

No lens cap on camera, Check.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SS 2011

make sure you set your ISO to a high number 400 or 800

I have this set to auto but finally read the manual and I know how to change this if necessary, Check.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrpiii

remember you can never take too many pictures!

With the 16GB card I should be good for about 6000 pix, Check.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Check out BlackBeauty's pics. They have won some pretty impressive indoor car shows.

I did a search for that username, BlackBeauty, and didn't see any pix or posts. :(

I have a few last minute things to take care of and will head up in a few hours so if anyone has anything else....

T.

TBone · 11-18-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroomapunk

You will need a high ISO and a lower shutter to get pictures inside, even if it seems like theres enough artificial light.

A mono pod is a good step. If you have a good flash you can use it but try to aim it away or use a diffuser.

When you say low shutter do you mean "long" shutter speed? Or a slower setting to make images to appear brighter?

The flash is built in so I am kinda screwed there.

T.

Jcobra · 11-18-2011, 12:47 PM

Make sure your C5G dues are paid.

Huggerorange73 · 11-18-2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jcobra

Make sure your C5G dues are paid.

vroomapunk · 11-18-2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBone

When you say low shutter do you mean "long" shutter speed? Or a slower setting to make images to appear brighter?

The flash is built in so I am kinda screwed there.

T.

Lower the shutter speed = stays open longer. Speed is how fast it opens or closes, Some cameras do display this number as how long it stays open.

If the flash is built in you can add a diffuser, some people have added scotch tape over the flash, it helps diffuse it and doesnt make for those hard "flashy" looking pictures. Use the cloudy scotch tape not the totally clear kind, and you may need multiple layers, gives it a "soft" flash like pros, and you can just take the tape off when ur done

Good luck

Atlas · 11-18-2011, 04:40 PM

Can't wait to see photos of the show! As for indoor pics, it'd help if you had a fast lens. That way you don't have to mess around with strobes and diffusers and such.

TBone · 11-18-2011, 09:56 PM

Here are a few from tonight.

A row of ZL1's in every color imaginable. I have a picture of each one of these.

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From the other end. The closest orange one, which you can just see, only has 911 miles.

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The new ZL1 unlocked with no one around.

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This one won't be unveiled until tomorrow but I met the owner and it has a great story.

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Yes, this is a Tucker and it is beautiful.

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I will be back tomorrow for more pictures. I got about 150 tonight.

T.

Dznts · 11-18-2011, 10:12 PM

i cant wait to see them all

11-17-2011, 08:54 PM	#1
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	Last minute Photo tips/tricks for an indoor Car Show? Ipods charged, Check. Battery charged, Check. New 16GB SD card, Check. New Mono pod to avoid blurry picture, Check. Feeling like a little kid before Christmas morning, Priceless. So I have been honored with Media Credentials for this years MCACN and if anyone saw my pix from last year I did pretty good considering my amateur status. I use a Cannon Powershot 750 SD set for max pixels and superfine resolution. So I am just curious if any of you photo pros have any tip/tricks you could share with me at the last minute before I head over there tomorrow afternoon and this weekend. Thanks in advance, T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

11-18-2011, 10:43 AM	#5
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Check out BlackBeauty's pics. They have won some pretty impressive indoor car shows. __________________

11-18-2011, 11:35 AM	#6
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	You will need a high ISO and a lower shutter to get pictures inside, even if it seems like theres enough artificial light. A mono pod is a good step. If you have a good flash you can use it but try to aim it away or use a diffuser. __________________

11-18-2011, 04:40 PM	#12
Atlas Would you kindly... Drives: Destitute Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 748	Can't wait to see photos of the show! As for indoor pics, it'd help if you had a fast lens. That way you don't have to mess around with strobes and diffusers and such. __________________

11-18-2011, 09:56 PM	#13
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	Here are a few from tonight. A row of ZL1's in every color imaginable. I have a picture of each one of these. From the other end. The closest orange one, which you can just see, only has 911 miles. The new ZL1 unlocked with no one around. This one won't be unveiled until tomorrow but I met the owner and it has a great story. Yes, this is a Tucker and it is beautiful. I will be back tomorrow for more pictures. I got about 150 tonight. T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

11-18-2011, 04:49 AM	#2
Ucantctchme Drives: 2010 ss. 1990 RS the faster one. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 549	Remove the lens cap!

11-18-2011, 09:31 AM	#3
2SS 2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 963 View My Garage	make sure you set your ISO to a high number 400 or 800

11-18-2011, 09:37 AM	#4
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,532	remember you can never take too many pictures!

11-18-2011, 12:47 PM	#9
Jcobra Drives: 2010 2ss/rs M6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Il Posts: 931	Make sure your C5G dues are paid.

11-18-2011, 10:12 PM	#14
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	i cant wait to see them all

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