Nice weathering! I've been reluctant to use convertibles in my salvage dioramas because I can't seem to get a realistic look for a rotten rag top, or ratty interior.
Thanks, Tony. I use a tripod for my iPhone, and set a 3 sec. timer. When I use the timer, it takes a "burst" of several photos, then somehow combines the best of each shot into one photo. Pretty impressive. Some of my recent posts have had photos from several years ago before I got an iPhone. I'm in the process of re-shooting the old ones I come across.
Outstanding work, Tony. You really know how to capture the feel of an old garage, stains and all! I may be trying to do too large dioramas, but it takes a lot of space to create a whole salvage yard!
@perrone1 Self timer is a great idea, I think they sell remote controls for these cameras.
Remember these?
Oh goodness yes! Had one like that and one quite a bit longer, for my Nikon F4's and F5's!! All of my DSLR's have had onboard timers, making it so much easier.
Thanks, Tony. I use a tripod for my iPhone, and set a 3 sec. timer. When I use the timer, it takes a "burst" of several photos, then somehow combines the best of each shot into one photo. Pretty impressive. Some of my recent posts have had photos from several years ago before I got an iPhone. I'm in the process of re-shooting the old ones I come across.
The DSLR's do that also when you set it for "Bracketing". It uses 3 to 5 frames at different metering compensations to either let you or the camera's computer pick the right one.
I think my last camera had that feature, but it was a bit over my head and I could never get the hang of it. Old dog, new trick I suppose. I've been happy and impressed with the iPhone's results.
@john-shamblin I think the granularity comes from high ISO sensitivity that your camera was defaulting to if you use small aperture (to increase the depth of field). The solution is stronger light and longer exposure while using tripod. However you may have to set your camera to low ISO setting, not allowing it to adjust it automatically. I am sure the "old school" techniques work, you just need to know where to tweak. iPhone again does this for you, plus the cameras are so light sensitive. The limitations of the iPhones are in the lenses, but for the majority of the photos they are just fine. It is so cool to understand how the things work in the background though, I am happy that my photography education started in the '80's in middle school so I can teach my son some old photography tricks...
@john-shamblin I think the granularity comes from high ISO sensitivity that your camera was defaulting to if you use small aperture (to increase the depth of field). The solution is stronger light and longer exposure while using tripod. However you may have to set your camera to low ISO setting, not allowing it to adjust it automatically. I am sure the "old school" techniques work, you just need to know where to tweak. iPhone again does this for you, plus the cameras are so light sensitive. The limitations of the iPhones are in the lenses, but for the majority of the photos they are just fine. It is so cool to understand how the things work in the background though, I am happy that my photography education started in the '80's in middle school so I can teach my son some old photography tricks...
Excellent point Chav. In my old Pro-F model 35mm Nikon's I used 50 speed film for pro-landscape photography. On all my DSLR's I currently default to a setting of 100 ISO, the lowest that still renders low granularity and sharp image results. Today's phone cameras gather plenty of light so your suggestion is terrific!
@perrone1 Exactly Tony, we used to by different "speed" films, it seems that was ages ago... I was so in love with my film cameras, I didn't believe the digital photography will eradicate the films, well I was wrong... This is where my wisdom of not fighting the future of electric cars come... I know I will upset some people here with views like this but hopefully they don't read my posts.
@perrone1 Exactly Tony, we used to by different "speed" films, it seems that was ages ago... I was so in love with my film cameras, I didn't believe the digital photography will eradicate the films, well I was wrong... This is where my wisdom of not fighting the future of electric cars come... I know I will upset some people here with views like this but hopefully they don't read my posts.
What? Electric cars? OMG! First digital cameras, now THIS! Say it ain't so!
Thanks for your input, Chaz. Although I have extensive graphic design and brand development experience, my photography skills are limited. I tried to get my sister to coach me when she was still a teaching photography professor, but she was too busy. When she retired, she said "figure it out yourself"... lol. Then advised me to get an iPhone. Good advice.
I read a recent magazine article about how the major car mfgs are spending a lot of time and money with acoustic experts to determine how they want their electric cars to sound. Very interesting stuff. Some will undoubtedly have infotainment systems where you can dial in your own sound.
I read a recent magazine article about how the major car mfgs are spending a lot of time and money with acoustic experts to determine how they want their electric cars to sound. Very interesting stuff. Some will undoubtedly have infotainment systems where you can dial in your own sound.
With no clutch, one certainly can't rev the engine (motor), perhaps they will make "rev engine" button simulating revving sound ... and a dial (or dropdown menu): Ferrari, BMW, Aston Martin, Shelby etc.
I don't understand why an electric car should sound different than electric car. One should either embrace the technology and give up the nostalgy, or drive the real thing.
your meme alone is making me LOL. No more electric cars talk! This thread is totally about bird-photography.