thank you, mr. onzedge! :tup:

btw, on that butt pict i used a F/8. i need to use more like F/20 or something... the front is out of focus. :crying: will try again tomorrow... if im lucky..

Mr Kenchan,

Yep -- shoot aperature priority on a small (high number) f-stop for maximum depth of field. I spend the afternoon lens shopping. I am decidin between a Sigma 120-400 and Canon 100-400.

I am trying to take my time, perform due-diligence and not make an impulse buy which I almost did. I came home and my wife was smiling at me. I asked what is up and she said "where is the lens?" She was shocked I came home empty handed. :tup:

mr.onzedge- thank you for the tip on the f-stop. LOL at mrs.onzedge shocked at you coming home empty handed. :D i have a wishlist saved in my computer...it's just a matter of clicking a few buttons to get that macbook and other goodies... :icon14: i am :excited: but then :confused: yet again if im going to have the time to REALLY get into this hobby. :D hahaha.

this is a full auto mode with CLP... i wanted to see what the camera would decide on its own. the rear quarter is over exposed but came out better than i thought it would in the hot sun today (around 3pm)... btw, never mind the composition yet, i am trying to get the exposure and colors correct along with not shaking the camera, focus, metering, etc. etc. etc. :wtf2:

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...72311-side.jpg

btw...the other 2 shots were apeture priority mode. i tried several manual shots and they came out okay. i need to play with the EV a tad more...

Mr Kenchan,

Besides some point and shoot digitals I have had, the 7D is my first "real" digital. It makes me feel lame most of the time and I feel like I am learning photography all over again. When I shoot in any of the "auto" modes I can feel the camera mocking me.

Anyway, your photos and car are looking good. I think when I am done getting all the photo stuff I want, I will prbably have as many dollars into it as the 370Z mods.

:tup:

Looks Good Ken :tup:

hahahaha. that must feel werd...

thank you for the beginner's encouragement. :tup: im going to need minimum 10K shots to get to the level i would be happy with, i think. and then finally learn that i still suck composition wise and need much more practice how to apply artistry into this new hobby of mine... that's where im kinda concerned... i dont feel like being a used car sales photographer forever, you know. hahaha.

hey thanks, triple's! :tup:

:tup:

Another set of storms coming through so no motoring this am. I might get a break in the pm, but I have the kids today so the best I can do is the G... ill probably end up taking snaps of my poorman's garage today...:rolleyes: :D

Sweet picture KenChan. I am going to crop it and add it to the z slide show on the computer.

I installed the Nismo rims and decals from Mike on friday. Installed three more rows of peg board in the garage to hold all the stuff that i pulled out of the cabinets. Those are now spaces for all the microfibers and wash supplies.
Bought a set of SPC rear camber arms, which will probably be saved for the winter mods.
Started working on the camper on saturday morning after the kids were bugging me about going camping by the river. Almost 8 hours later, we were on the road. Campers are just like boats, a time-vampire and wallet burner. I had the air conditioner completely out, microwave had to come out because of a bad end and the the refrigerator needed work.
The z is a garage queen today while i relax. Hope you all have a safe weekend.

zeeingaround- dang, sounds like a busy saturday for you! :D

yep, please use the picts if you can... lol :D i promise to have better ones down the road...

Ken, love the last shot :tup:

All this damn camera talk got me itching sigh.. :icon17::icon17:

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photos taken with my Canon Powershot SD780IS pocket cam.

Dogs wanted to join in

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Pics and vids with the new cams coming soon! Figured id try the new mirror-less tech and 3D :tup:

Battery is still charging for the sony! Just with i had this for the Formula drift races this weekend.

Nitex -- nice looking gear.

^ GoPro is awesome except it absolutly sucks in low light conditions. It shoots great footage otherwise. My friends and I have some great footage snowboarding up in Vermont and all around using the GoPro. Funny you posted a pic of it, Im bout to slap mine on and take a run down the PA side of the Delaware River.

Thanks : ) this thing is funny.. the body is so tiny but its a standard sized SLR lens. The build is fantastic.. so solid feeling as its all metal. Including the lens body.

Its not quite DSLR speed, although close when put in continuous. But overall the picture and video quality are suposed to be top notch. I may spring for the 200mm zoom lens but i hear its $800+

I am excited to try 1080p video and 3D of all things. But i hear something about only being able to watch it on a "sony" 3d tv, but im not sure about that.

Hahah nice man! yeah i want to get some ride footage on my R1.. Setting up a race vs a 650-700hp Audi S4 :eek:

I broke my leg this year bad.. full break of tib fib and ankle. So im not sure when i can get back on my board. 20+ years on the mountain its a tough break thinking how long it may take to be able to ride well again. But it will be back!

Sorry, I meant Daytime Running Lights.. or parking lights... whatever! :)

:iagree: i like how the dogs are also excited to get pict'ed. :tup:

ahhh, DRL :D

dang it, wishing my wife would get home soon so that i can take some snaps before dinner... it's partially cloudy right now and roads are dry... :excited:

I entered mine in a local car show. I also won the cleanest vehicle award lol.

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Yup, you really need some video editing software to make the video quality look great. All that is needed is to increase saturation, sharpness, contrast, and decrease brightness a bit and it looks a lot better.

Good job, bx! :tup:

Wife came home so took the Z out for a quick spin. :p ofcourse took my camera with me and took more practice shots. Silly me drove off with the black plate covers I made managing to go expressway speeds, went by 4 cop cars. No one pulled me over :icon17: so didn't know I had it on until I got home. Was QDing and ooops! :D

Finally Done
 

Finally got the new SU's installed and she is running like a bat out of hell (as they say).

Here is the "before" shot:

http://www.the370z.com/members/onzed...before-pic.jpg

My two sons (thanks, guys) and the "after" shot:

http://www.the370z.com/members/onzed...lin-taylor.jpg

I may have made a mistake -- I let one of them borrow it for the night:

http://www.the370z.com/members/onzed...s-driveway.jpg

The 'During" shot:

http://www.the370z.com/members/onzed...during-pic.jpg

Mister "Badwrench":

http://www.the370z.com/members/onzed...-badwrench.jpg

mr.onzedge- looks good! :tup: hope you get your car back soon. Hahahaha. :D

Today I took the Z to the Tail of the Dragon (Deal's Gap) for the first time. There was hardly anyone there when I was there around 1:00. I don't know what might be keeping the crowds away. Could be the heat, or people aren't taking road trips due to gas prices and the economy. It was nice though and cool (83) in the mountains.

:tup:

Drove it to my parents for dinner...I'm starting to like driving with an open downpipe. The turbo is loud as hell!

^^ Looks great onzedge!

So i tried out the new go pro HD! Im pretty impressed so far :tup: Pump it up to 720p if you can! My Z has a short cameo in the start of the vid : )

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Sorry for the music im sure its not everyones style but... i felt like it pumped it up abit haha :icon17:

^^Good job, Nitex! Ithink you ran a red light, though. :tiphat:

Yeah cought up in the moment.. i new it was my chance for a quick one :eekdance:

Dude, I didn't even have my sound on when I watched your clip and I got pumped! :tup:

BWHAHAHHAHAH :bowrofl:

That would have completely blowed if you'd gotten pulled over because of your plate covers! Better keep an eye out for that mon frere!:rolleyes:

:icon17:

Nitex- :eek: hahahaha! :icon17:

Damn 20+ years on a snowboard, nice!! This is gonna be my 18th season this winter I believe. It would really blow not being able to ride, I feel ya. Get better!!

Drove it to barns and nobles. Came back saw another Z in the parking lot and then finally got to my car. Found an In N Out Sticker and kids finger prints all over my driver side window.

Yikes..

Drove her today to work....... but am now paranoid about oil consumption :( see thread in this section :( Help if you can voice an opinion.

I check oil every other time I take her out. No issue. :)