Zmit
Post #1017
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BALSAK
Post #1018
Nah I got it, but the thing with the Pentax I have, is that it's a 6 or 8 megapixel. The D90, I think is about 10? - that's about the only thing that worries me. |
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Rattler
Post #1020
Good night, great show....some great drifting by all you guys! BJ gets the most improved! You need a lil more power under that bonnet of yours and look out! Well done champ |
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XDrft
Post #1022
Congrats to Drivers, TEDA, Namsc, what a night, sets a precedent for more future events like this, congratulations also to every one who made the effort to come out and watch, you have just bought yourself a new night time event in the territory, in motorsport its the spectator who is the most important |
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Trevor79
Post #1030
QUOTE(Zmit @ Apr 20 2009, 12:25 PM) [snapback]1283931855[/snapback] fixed.... I wouldn't 'fix' that, I think your photos are just as good, if not better then mine. I liked the ones from the inside of the corner, would have loved to get on to that side of the track myself. QUOTE(Zmit @ Apr 20 2009, 01:08 PM) [snapback]1283932042[/snapback] you getting the D90 will NOT make your photos better.... as i have said many many times.... and i'm sure Trevor will agree with me Not knowing what camera Balsak has I can't really agree with you. Shooting action shots, there is a big difference between Point and Shoots and DSLR, due mainly to the lag time of the P+S's. But going from one entry-mid level DSLR to another, yeah I would agree with you. Balsak, if you already have a DSLR and aren't happy with your photos, I suggest you A) learn the various functions better (do a course - they are great), and look at getting some faster glass. That will improve your photos more then getting a new camera. QUOTE(BALSAK @ Apr 20 2009, 01:13 PM) [snapback]1283932066[/snapback] The thing with the Pentax I have, is that it's a 6 or 8 megapixel. The D90, I think is about 10? - that's about the only thing that worries me. To notice the difference between a 6-8 Mp and a 10Mp camera you really need to be print at larger then probably A3 I reckon. When it comes to taking photos of this sort of (night) action the megapixels doesn't matter. What it really comes down to is how fast your glass is. Last week I was using my 70-300 lens (F4-5.6), but it was too slow for the night drift. I ended up putting it back in the car and put on my 50mm (fixed zoom) simply because it's F1.8. Most of the time I took photos at F2.2-2.5 Bit of a compromise, definitely not what a 50mm is 'designed' for, but without a fast tele lens it was about all I could do. The only benefit of getting a new camera (for an event like this) would be to go for something like the Canon 5D or 1D (or Nikon* $$$/level equivalent) which will allow you to shoot at ISO1600 with little noise. With my camera I don't like to go more then ISO400. * Being a Canon user, I don't know the Nikon range very well. |
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Zmit
Post #1031
He has a Pentax DSLR.... not sure what model. |
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Zmit
Post #1034
QUOTE(Daniel180 @ Apr 20 2009, 10:12 PM) [snapback]1283935623[/snapback] time to leave the thread photogs? everyone dribbles about shit in every other thread and we start talking about something that has a BIT of relevance to the topic (but still a tangent) you think you can come in here and tell us to move on.... we were still talking about the drift night!!! just a different aspect of it. kthxbai |
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Trevor79
Post #1036
QUOTE(Zmit @ Apr 20 2009, 09:56 PM) [snapback]1283935543[/snapback] He has a Pentax DSLR.... not sure what model. as for the inside, i would have liked to stay in there for the rest of it, but there was absolutely no lighting there.... all of it would have been facing me once it got dark. there were no special privileges being there... it was just a matter of knowing my way around. using the tunnel next to the drag tower. was that your flash that was going off occasionally as well? have you got an external flash? Yeah I know the tunnel, but only rocked up at night, and knew the lighting wouldn't have worked. No I don't have an external flash, but I was using my on-camera flash, not the best set up, and after seeing some guys photograph WRCars with one it is something I want to look into (the 580EX). My set up was the 50 mm lens, I tried to stick at F2.2-2.5, with the flash set at +1-2EV. I did also change the aperture to F1.8, and I think most of the shots I uploaded (my better ones) were actually at F1.8 Balsak, I've used the Pentax *ist DS before, and if you upgrade, it won't help you get better pics. The only reason I went from the Pentax to the Canon is cause of a relationship breakup (the camera was hers). My photography didn't improve. It only improved after I did an intro photography course at Tafe. |
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BALSAK
Post #1037
QUOTE(Daniel180 @ Apr 20 2009, 11:12 PM) [snapback]1283935623[/snapback] time to leave the thread photogs? I'll comment on Tim and Trevor's posts in the Photo thread..... meet you guys there? QUOTE(incubus @ Apr 20 2009, 11:27 PM) [snapback]1283935686[/snapback] i have a couple of ideas for the next night meet. Will be talking with shane during the week. Same here..... me and dad were really pissed of about the food..... a slice of bread with a sausage in it? What food is that. I know there were steak sandwiches or something, but still, not having proper hotdogs at an event with so many people? Next time I might just take the BBQ with and make real food Chris if you see Shane to talk about it, could you just mention it? |
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Thumpin' 8
Post #1038
It was mentioned during the NAMSC presentation at the end of racing on Sunday how well the event went and thanks was given for your efforts and support on Sunday. In regards to the food, they also mentioned that a food vendor that was organised did not turn up, leaving the weight on whatever was left. |
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