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WOW! more pics of my car...LOTS!!!!!!!

  • Thread starter Thread starter kooldawg6
  • Start date Start date Oct 24, 2008

kooldawg6

mine works really well and can take a fair amount
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This time I did something I've never done before...imagine that...
Thousands of pictures later of my car and I've never taken pics right after it was washed and still wet with all the water beaded up on her. I also took this opportunity to get to know my camera better. I experimented with ISO and exposure levels. I mainly adjust the shutter speed and not much else. It was a slightly overcast day and with all the trees overhead, I didn't have to worry about the sun baking water spots on my car for quite some time. Plus I kept the hose right there to freshen up the beads from time to time

Anyways, enough rambling and on to the goods

































There were a few artistic shots in there. Some photshoped and a few all in camera.
 

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The Fang

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Great pics dude! I also think some of those would be good at night with the water under some of those big lights in the parking lots.
 

DarkFireGT

Playing with my wife's really makes me want one.
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Cool man. I'm coming up on 10,000 shots on mine. About time for a replacement.
 

kooldawg6

mine works really well and can take a fair amount
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Thanks Fang, I'll keep that in mind!


What are you thinking of replacing it with, Dark ?

I have a photo shoot today with another Stang from the NVMC.
 

DarkFireGT

Playing with my wife's really makes me want one.
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I'll be moving up to the professional line. Not sure which model yet. Canon, of course. Probably a 40D.
 

Emay

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Oct 24, 2008
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DarkFireGT said:
Cool man. I'm coming up on 10,000 shots on mine. About time for a replacement.
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That's just breaking in man...
 

NotQuik

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I like the one 3rd one down with the pony in the rain bead. Out of curiousity what you made you throw the fanblades back on there?
 

autumn_again

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your pictures are reminding me i need a quality chamois. i have all these cheap ones, and they leave small swirl marks. before the next time i wash the car i'll have to get a good one.
 

Tupperware

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DarkFireGT said:
I'll be moving up to the professional line. Not sure which model yet. Canon, of course. Probably a 40D.
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I just moved up from the 20d to the newly released 50d.

You'll be a happy camper.

Technically, the 20/30/40/50d line is considered "pro-sumer"...falling between the intro level and pro level full frame cameras like the 5d and 1d-MKII
 

kooldawg6

mine works really well and can take a fair amount
Aug 31, 2006
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Originally Posted by DarkFireGT View Post
Cool man. I'm coming up on 10,000 shots on mine. About time for a replacement.
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Emay said:
That's just breaking in man...
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I just ended up with pic #9414 after the photo shoot with another Stang what is now yesterday
 

kooldawg6

mine works really well and can take a fair amount
Aug 31, 2006
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Central VA
Oct 25, 2008
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NotQuik said:
Out of curiousity what you made you throw the fanblades back on there?
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The rear Nittos are down to the tread wear bars and the fronts being chewed up on the inside from no alignment after lowering. I need to get it done before I waste away the front BFGs and have to spend money on tires before I want to...
 

kooldawg6

mine works really well and can take a fair amount
Aug 31, 2006
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Central VA
Oct 25, 2008
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autumn_again said:
your pictures are reminding me i need a quality chamois. i have all these cheap ones, and they leave small swirl marks. before the next time i wash the car i'll have to get a good one.
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Since my car was brand new, I've always used a micro fiber wash mitt and The Absorber chamois. I also try my best at blasting the water hose on the car to get as much "stuff" off the paint before I touch it. I use a smaller micro fiber covered sponge for the wheels and mufflers that NEVER touches the paint. I need to get new ones as these are 2 years old now.
 

DarkFireGT

Playing with my wife's really makes me want one.
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Tupperware said:
I just moved up from the 20d to the newly released 50d.

You'll be a happy camper.

Technically, the 20/30/40/50d line is considered "pro-sumer"...falling between the intro level and pro level full frame cameras like the 5d and 1d-MKII
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True. But I can't afford a 5D right now. I'm torn between the 40d and 50d. I'll just have to wait and see what my budget allows. Right now I can barely afford a CF card lol. But I've got a lot of business coming my way, so hopefully in the next 6 months. I just hate doing professional work with a Rebel. It just doesn't seem professional to be using a entry level camera.
 

Tupperware

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DarkFireGT said:
True. But I can't afford a 5D right now. I'm torn between the 40d and 50d. I'll just have to wait and see what my budget allows. Right now I can barely afford a CF card lol. But I've got a lot of business coming my way, so hopefully in the next 6 months. I just hate doing professional work with a Rebel. It just doesn't seem professional to be using a entry level camera.
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I admit that the Rebel "looks" a bit more entry level to the average Joe...

The biggest reason I can't use it is that I have huge hands...and it feels like a toy in them.

As it is...even with the 50d, I have the vertical grip/battery pack so that things feel right while I'm holding it.
 
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homebrewer

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Great looking pics Kool! I wish I could keep my car that clean, yours always looks fantastic.

I do wonder though... do you have any issues with the hood pins rusting? I saw one at the dealership the other day that had what looked like a bit of rust around the ring end at the end of the lanyard... I'd love to get some of the shelbys like you have, but I'd be more than pissed if they started to rust.
 

kooldawg6

mine works really well and can take a fair amount
Aug 31, 2006
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Central VA
Oct 26, 2008
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homebrewer said:
Great looking pics Kool! I wish I could keep my car that clean, yours always looks fantastic.

I do wonder though... do you have any issues with the hood pins rusting? I saw one at the dealership the other day that had what looked like a bit of rust around the ring end at the end of the lanyard... I'd love to get some of the shelbys like you have, but I'd be more than pissed if they started to rust.
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Thanks!

I haven't had any rust starting on any part of the hood pins...yet and hope it stays that way.
 

stangdude2000

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As always, amazing pics. The 3rd one down (pony reflections in the water beads) is by far the coolest!
 
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