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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 10:24:20 AM

Title: This is what happens when you get to borrow a real camera! :P
Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 10:24:20 AM
After some torture, bribing and general naging,
I got to borrow my friends Hasselblad H3d, this camera is jus SO INSANE! :D
These pictures are taken with one exposure, no layers, just some minor tweeking  and just look at the high dynamic range.

Also kind of like the angles of the car. Have some more to process, but the images are about 100meg\'s each so it takes some time. :P
Still have my RE-Amemiya Carbon undersweep to go on there, but have to get myself a special tool first. :P

From the front. (Observe the right exposure on both the light in the ceiling, aswell as the bumper.
(http://www.coconut.se/akira/Fd/A77.jpg)

From the side. Just stunning sharpness. The dirt is even sharp. :P
(http://www.coconut.se/akira/Fd/A87.jpg)
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Post by: Brett on January 31, 2008, 10:30:42 AM
Nice - ask him if I can have a lend :yes
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Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 10:34:17 AM
Thanks!
Hehe, I can have a go.. But I think you are better of if you bribe him. I used cheap red wine, and promises of a passenger ride. Even told him I had lowered the passenger seat further as he is about 2meters long. :P
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Post by: Brett on January 31, 2008, 10:37:21 AM
Quote from: chrnoThanks!
Hehe, I can have a go.. But I think you are better of if you bribe him. I used cheap red wine, and promises of a passenger ride. Even told him I had lowered the passenger seat further as he is about 2meters long. :P

 Quality :Giggle - I won two bottles of cheap white a few days ago - will that do?


 Seriously though, those are awsome pics - whats the final resoloution?
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Post by: ashc on January 31, 2008, 10:39:49 AM
excellent!!
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Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 10:42:57 AM
The resolution from the camera comes out as 5412x7212 :D

I think he will go for white aswell. :P
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Post by: D2BBA on January 31, 2008, 10:44:36 AM
Looking cracking mate!

Did you use anything else for lighting, or just the strip light above?

Chris
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Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 10:46:59 AM
Just the light dude. :P
Taken at ISO100 without flash. :P
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Post by: Initial-D on January 31, 2008, 11:07:33 AM
Awesome camera and a great FD too!
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Post by: od404 on January 31, 2008, 12:50:07 PM
Really nice photo\'s there!!

Also, if you don\'t mind me asking, what sideskirts are you using, never actually seen those before?
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Post by: RemarkLima on January 31, 2008, 12:55:43 PM
That does look like one awesome camera!!!

Stunning pics!
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Post by: Initial-D on January 31, 2008, 12:56:03 PM
There RE Amemiya, like most of his car!
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Post by: fil_auto on January 31, 2008, 12:59:28 PM
fantastic pics m8 - superb! That good in fact I\'ve borrowed the topshot for my desktop background..... hope you don\'t mind?! #;o)
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Post by: karl_tate on January 31, 2008, 01:03:25 PM
they looks awsome, i wish i had a camera and photo skills.
 
how much does the camera cost that you used??
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Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 01:47:03 PM
fil_auto: No problems mate!

karl_tate: it costs around $ 24,999.95 on BnH photovideo, with one 80mm lens. I used the 28mm lens aswell that is an extra $3,875.00

I think the euro price is around 35000 for the Camera with his 3 lenses.
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Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 01:49:55 PM
od404: They are the RE-Amemiya FD3S AD SIDE DIFFUSER Carbon.
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Post by: T11MNM on January 31, 2008, 02:18:27 PM
Fantastic photos, although with composition like that i would doubt you\'re a complete rookie anyway ;)
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Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 02:26:03 PM
I guess im not a complete rookie, but im only a happy novice that likes to take photos. Im currently struggling to get the last pieces for my car for this season so I can buy a new lens for my own camera. It helps so much to have a wide angle lens that does not give any distortion.. I don\'t know the english term. But keeps the object straight in the edges. This is something you only get from middle format cameras. But the effect a wideangle gives on a dslr is still very cool.  Thanks everyone for all the great comments!
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Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 02:32:28 PM
Is it just me, or is the first picture gone?...
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Post by: brew on January 31, 2008, 02:40:42 PM
are these pictures taken hand held or on a Tripod

what shutter speed ?( my guess 1/2 second@F8)
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Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 02:47:41 PM
Tripod.
# Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = -805306368/268435456
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/0.13 second
# Aperture Value (APEX) = 536870912/67108864
Aperture = F16

:P Exif\'s are good when you have a bad memory.
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Post by: Bulla on January 31, 2008, 03:10:17 PM
Quote from: chrnoI guess im not a complete rookie, but im only a happy novice that likes to take photos. Im currently struggling to get the last pieces for my car for this season so I can buy a new lens for my own camera. It helps so much to have a wide angle lens that does not give any distortion.. I don\'t know the english term. But keeps the object straight in the edges. This is something you only get from middle format cameras. But the effect a wideangle gives on a dslr is still very cool.  Thanks everyone for all the great comments!

Barrel or pincushion distortion describes curved lines in the edges of the lens but as you say not so common in higher end lenses.

Great pics by the way. I did wonder if it\'d be worth having a meet somewhere for all the RX owners who are budding photographers so we can take some group shots of our cars ?

Bulla
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Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 03:16:42 PM
Just a shame I live in Sweden. But I was thinking of going over to Carl\'s shop some day. Maybe Ill just bring my car for some meet you have over there. Would be a fun roadtrip. And I have already made the channel once with the car! :D
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Post by: Bulla on January 31, 2008, 03:20:54 PM
Quote from: chrnoJust a shame I live in Sweden. But I was thinking of going over to Carl\'s shop some day. Maybe Ill just bring my car for some meet you have over there. Would be a fun roadtrip. And I have already made the channel once with the car! :D

:Giggle Didnt notice you were in Sweden ! If you ever make it to Carls though let me know and we\'ll have a mini meet.

Bulla
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Post by: grinder on January 31, 2008, 04:29:13 PM
just stunning those pics
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Post by: captainbizzaro on January 31, 2008, 08:07:49 PM
If you look closely in one of the pics I swear you can see an ant giving someone the finger!!!
 
Seriously though....excellent pics mate.
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Post by: Ada7 on January 31, 2008, 08:38:02 PM
Amazing pictures mate. I thought my new camera phone took ok shots, then i saw this and what a really camera can do!! :D
Get some more up if you can

Adam
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Post by: Jono FD3 on January 31, 2008, 10:43:30 PM
ooooo mate, you fancy doing a road trip & taking a few snaps of mine??

aaa, second thoughts, it would make all the imperfections stand out a mile :(

What does your mate do then?? take it he is a pro photographer for something??

Jono
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Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 11:22:21 PM
Well My friend is working on the other ones.  I can\'t be bothered more than to tell him how I want it. They are so huge it just takes forever to do more work at home. :P  Will post as soon as I receive them.
I will try to sort one interior shot though. But it\'s not that exciting cause I didn\'t  have the battery in the car at that time so it\'s a wee dark

Jono: Yes he is a pro photographer.. Doesn\'t do any carshots more than when I force him though that\'s why I can take some of the credit from this work. :P
He usually takes photos for various products and in his spare time, models. :D

Thanks for all the comments!!
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Post by: billybobbooth on January 31, 2008, 11:23:55 PM
you should send the pics to a mag see what they say thats amazing the second looks the best but wow what a few pics!!!!
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Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 11:42:38 PM
Here goes a rather big but pretty sharp interior pic. I will bring my battery for the next photoshoot. :P

(http://www.coconut.se/akira/Fd/interior3.jpg)
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Post by: billybobbooth on January 31, 2008, 11:52:46 PM
that could do with a bit more light but still so sharp and amazing quality
you can see the indervidual specs on the back of the seat!!!
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Post by: chrno on January 31, 2008, 11:56:58 PM
The thing on the back of the seat is actually a reflection of my greddy gloves. Should have "removed" them from the photo maybe. :P but yes, there should have been more light!
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Post by: S3TH on February 01, 2008, 09:54:23 PM
Lies!! You used the red wine to get him drunk and then asked him :p

I\'ve always felt rx7s look far better in the flesh than pics, but the above collection is testament to astounding photography & tantamount to real-life experience!

Good on ya! Very, very impressed... :Thumbs-up
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Post by: S3TH on February 01, 2008, 09:57:08 PM
ohh and i love the way you\'ve captured "bri" + half a d in the rearview mirror & half a d + the e behind the seat :D:D
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Post by: karl_tate on February 02, 2008, 10:42:04 AM
Quote from: S3THohh and i love the way you\'ve captured "bri" + half a d in the rearview mirror & half a d + the e behind the seat :D:D

:rollin :rollin  well spotted
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Post by: SiH on February 02, 2008, 11:11:09 AM
Love it :D
Same seats as mine as well, and same colour car :D
[hijack]what model rails did you use? having a bit of trouble finding the right ones :([/hijack]
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Post by: Ada7 on February 02, 2008, 11:30:49 AM
They are so good :D
More more :rollin

A mate of mine is in to Photography in a big way. Not sur ehow good his camera is but have seen some of his work and its really good. He prefers to do abstract and models too though.

Adam
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Post by: Adie Moore on February 02, 2008, 07:33:08 PM
why can\'t i see them?
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Post by: chrno on February 10, 2008, 09:21:36 PM
Adie Moore: Because the guy who took them wants to have money in order to show them..  

I took this one, and did ALL the editing myself in order to keep the record straight.
(http://www.coconut.se/akira/Fd/last1.jpg)
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Post by: karl_tate on February 10, 2008, 10:17:35 PM
very nice :D :mmmm
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Post by: Nik da Greek on February 10, 2008, 10:42:46 PM
Just beautiful, and excellent photography...
 
The only thing that could possibly improve that car is a massive carbon splitter with integral canards! :Thumbs-up
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Post by: chrno on February 11, 2008, 07:03:01 AM
Nik: http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46742 :D
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Post by: rextreme on February 12, 2008, 12:10:48 AM
Where did the pics go???
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Post by: mar71n on February 12, 2008, 08:52:31 AM
Quote from: chrnoAdie Moore: Because the guy who took them wants to have money in order to show them..  

I think this is why
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Post by: S3TH on February 12, 2008, 09:41:44 AM
Yeah I read that but thought chrono took the pics anyway?
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Post by: chrno on February 12, 2008, 10:17:17 AM
Complicated story this with photographers..  

I told the guy where to put the camera, and what to aim at and so on, aswell as told him how to "develop" the pic in PS. But since he Pushed the shutter, the image in the photographic world is his.. So there isn\'t much I can do, more than take away the pictures from everywhere, and let him expose his mothers Skoda in the future. These last 2pics where my afterwork, and my angles so he could claim them, but I have the originals on my computer so they are more theoretically mine.  I just get ****ed of at people doing this, and I will from here on just use my own camera and keep my car away from him. :/

Greed is a b***h.. but there are ways to deal with it.
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Post by: Ada7 on February 12, 2008, 12:48:49 PM
What if someone was to have saved the pictured and put them up for you?? ;)

Adam
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Post by: chrno on February 12, 2008, 12:53:02 PM
Hehehehe. :P  I just don\'t feel like this guy should have any more "exposure" I think I am giving him alot of help with car photo both with a car to take pictures of, and me helping him with some tips that I have learnt during my years. But in return he act\'s as the almighty cargod because his boss bought him a good camera..  So.. .. I dunno.. I still have them easily available but I don\'t really care for it. :(
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