MINIs in Motion
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12-21-2006, 05:54 PM
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MINIs in Motion
I've noticed quite a few people here are figuring out ways to get photos of their Mini in motion. There are plenty of others here who are great at taking photos of cars at the race track. I'd like to kick off a thread where people can post dynamic photos of a Mini and also discussion of how to create a motion photo.
I'll start with photos from a Maverick MINIs run. If you're in the S.F. Bay Area, you've got to join us on a run!
Example of my freaky orangutang arm triggering a cable release (forgot to turn the self timer back on
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Fine print: Speed limits were observed! Motion in these photos is due to 1/2 second or longer shutter speeds. Aperature priority mode set to f/16 and used a fisheye lens. A 1" boxed steel rod with rubber end caps was bolted to the rear seat mount hooks. Tripod head was bolted in center of steel bar. ~$15 material cost from OSH. YMMV
I'll start with photos from a Maverick MINIs run. If you're in the S.F. Bay Area, you've got to join us on a run!
Example of my freaky orangutang arm triggering a cable release (forgot to turn the self timer back on
):Fine print: Speed limits were observed! Motion in these photos is due to 1/2 second or longer shutter speeds. Aperature priority mode set to f/16 and used a fisheye lens. A 1" boxed steel rod with rubber end caps was bolted to the rear seat mount hooks. Tripod head was bolted in center of steel bar. ~$15 material cost from OSH. YMMV
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12-21-2006, 06:51 PM
I've noticed quite a few people here are figuring out ways to get photos of their Mini in motion. There a plenty of others here who are great at taking photos of cars at the race track. I'd like to kick off a thread where people can post dynamic photos of a Mini and also discussion of how to create a motion photo.
How many do you want me to post? 
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12-21-2006, 10:15 PM
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12-22-2006, 12:10 PM
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12-22-2006, 03:57 PM
From the St. Johns Grand Prix. I used a tripod, otherwise a lucky shot.
AMVIV3 Wicks Driving Academy. Sitting and hand held, no cropping, a really lucky shot. (So many frames had half the car)
AMVIV3 MINI race. Just another shot.
My current camera is lousy for action shots, it's still luck.
Was the Wildlife thread too hard Dave?
AMVIV3 Wicks Driving Academy. Sitting and hand held, no cropping, a really lucky shot. (So many frames had half the car)
AMVIV3 MINI race. Just another shot.
My current camera is lousy for action shots, it's still luck.
Was the Wildlife thread too hard Dave?
#17
12-22-2006, 04:10 PM
Nicely done. That was an angle that no one else had too. Was the Wildlife thread too hard Dave?
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12-22-2006, 10:07 PM
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12-23-2006, 09:24 AM
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MINI MOTION: Camera Mounts, Rigs, & DIY—a place for discussion rather than a repository for images. You beat me to it with a hybrid
Tsukiji, do you mist the mount point for the grip with water? I was wiping griots speedshine until it was dry on the paint to make sure it was clean, but now I'm wondering if that was causing some vacuum leak issues? It stayed on the glass better than on the body panels, but eventually came loose too. It was a very humid ~30ish degrees last night too when I was experimenting; could the temp outside bugger the grip up?
I wipe with a microfiber & attach the cups dry, then use speed detailer after I'm finished. Glass is always best, but it's not always interesting.
#22
12-23-2006, 10:46 AM
Thanks. I was thinking of starting a thread of my own—
MINI MOTION: Camera Mounts, Rigs, & DIY—a place for discussion rather than a repository for images. You beat me to it with a hybrid
That's basically how I do that shot. If you have a rear strut brace you can use a Super Clamp to attach a head to the bar. It's important to rigidly lock the camera to the car, rather than isolate it.
I brush the area with an egg wash.......—J/K—
I wipe with a microfiber & attach the cups dry, then use speed detailer after I'm finished. Glass is always best, but it's not always interesting.
MINI MOTION: Camera Mounts, Rigs, & DIY—a place for discussion rather than a repository for images. You beat me to it with a hybrid
That's basically how I do that shot. If you have a rear strut brace you can use a Super Clamp to attach a head to the bar. It's important to rigidly lock the camera to the car, rather than isolate it.
I brush the area with an egg wash.......—J/K—
I wipe with a microfiber & attach the cups dry, then use speed detailer after I'm finished. Glass is always best, but it's not always interesting.
Off to play!!
Jim
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12-23-2006, 05:44 PM
