What did you do with your Z today

happytheman · 08-02-2011, 10:27 PM

Hmmm, the last time I was cited was back in '98!

onzedge · 08-03-2011, 10:45 AM

^^ Morning Mr. Kenchan! What are you going to do with the tripod? Self-portraits, perhaps?

Nick911sc · 08-03-2011, 12:05 PM

I would be more worried about the extra weight of a lens if you're tilting the camera though so make sure!

kenchan · 08-03-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I would be more worried about the extra weight of a lens if you're tilting the camera though so make sure!

yah, i will definitely try it on my kitchen floor before taking it out for the shoot.

i think having one of the legs under the lens at all times will help counter it.

for Z things today, i renewed my plates with new tags for both my G and Z.

i hate going to the DMV because i have to be with people that i dont have to deal with on a daily basis. some folks are just so damn stupid (and holding up the line) it's pretty incredible.

even worse is going to the social security office or immigration office. suddenly you feel like you're with criminals for some reason.

onzedge · 08-03-2011, 01:30 PM

Mr. Kenchan, I like your garage and the stuff in it quite a bit.

For composition, though, think about not shooting stuff from your normal standing position -- just a thought. It adds interest when your photos are from angles and perspectives that are different than what everyone sees by looking themselves. I hope this makes sense.

Oh yeah, a wide angle lens makes for interesting shots in enclosed areas like garages. My 100 - 400 is supposed to show up today and a wide angle (like a 10 - 22) is next. Stupid wallet-emptying DSLR!

kenchan · 08-03-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Mr. Kenchan, I like your garage and the stuff in it quite a bit.

For composition, though, think about not shooting stuff from your normal standing position -- just a thought. It adds interest when your photos are from angles and perspectives that are different than what everyone sees by looking themselves. I hope this makes sense.

Oh yeah, a wide angle lens makes for interesting shots in enclosed areas like garages. My 100 - 400 is supposed to show up today and a wide angle (like a 10 - 22) is next. Stupid wallet-emptying DSLR!

yah, this makes sense. actually when i was taking snaps of my piano's keybed yesterday i tilted the camera about 35-40 degrees to get a werd angle and it made the keybed appear more interesting than if i took it from the side.

the main reason why i want the short tripod is so that i can do exactly that.

i want an ant's view shot of my car.

i'd have to roll on the ground to see that and 92% of the time you wont find me rolling around on my back in parking lots.

wow, 100-400 sounds exciting!

that's a long lens. while i was motoring my z over the weekend i saw a guy with a huge telescopic gray colored lens on his DSLR taking picts of a crane (non-edible bird). if that was me, that would've been a scope on a rifle.

jk

FromG2Z · 08-03-2011, 02:01 PM

Tripod????

Monopod FTW. I love mine. Stabilizes my shots, esp when taking them outside of my car...

kenchan · 08-03-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Tripod????

Monopod FTW. I love mine. Stabilizes my shots, esp when taking them outside of my car...

hummm... i thought those things were used more for video...(?)

not that it matters if it improves your snaps as well.

BeachZTT · 08-03-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Tripod????

Monopod FTW. I love mine. Stabilizes my shots, esp when taking them outside of my car...

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hummm... i thought those things were used more for video...(?)

not that it matters if it improves your snaps as well.

Concur! I shoot my monopod more than the tripod but neither as often as I can get away with it.

Did nothing with the 370 today! Drove the TT to work. Well, that's not accurate. Parked it in the garage after the wife drove it home from work. Had to wipe the drool off from all the car guys she works with. They hadn't seen it since I did the springs and spacers.

FromG2Z · 08-03-2011, 02:14 PM

^ yeah it just helps with hand shudder... esp when I'm zoomed in with a long lens. In the bright sunlight though, usually there's no need. But when shooting lower light or heck, HDR photos, tri or mono is a must.

BTW, speaking of bright light, I love my Tiffen CPL!!! thanks for advice guys!

kenchan · 08-03-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

^ yeah it just helps with hand shudder... esp when I'm zoomed in with a long lens. In the bright sunlight though, usually there's no need. But when shooting lower light or heck, HDR photos, tri or mono is a must.

BTW, speaking of bright light, I love my Tiffen CPL!!! thanks for advice guys!

yah, i definitely need to practice using 50-55mm shots cause i do shake the camera when i zoom.

hey, glad you like the CPL! i ended up keeping my Tiffen set (UV filter, CPL, and ND) just as backup if i ever drop my B+W lens.

never know, you know.

i defintely like using the CPL on bright days. was mr.onzedge's recommendation to me.

FromG2Z · 08-03-2011, 09:35 PM

Well... I stared at the Z all afternoon while I detailed another car. Does that count???

So no Z action for me today... however, I did detail a friends car... more info here:

Detailed a friend's Mercedes

But here is the finished product:

onzedge · 08-03-2011, 09:36 PM

^^ Nice work!

FromG2Z · 08-03-2011, 09:52 PM

thx man!!! It was tiring... but very rewarding. I love doing this stuff. Wish I could, full time

But I would much rather detail Z's ALL DAY!!! hehe

onzedge · 08-03-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

thx man!!! It was tiring... but very rewarding. I love doing this stuff. Wish I could, full time

But I would much rather detail Z's ALL DAY!!! hehe

I hear that. The Z doesn't think it's smarter than I am -- like my clients try.

08-02-2011, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
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08-03-2011, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	^^ Morning Mr. Kenchan! What are you going to do with the tripod? Self-portraits, perhaps? __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

08-03-2011, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	Mr. Kenchan, I like your garage and the stuff in it quite a bit. For composition, though, think about not shooting stuff from your normal standing position -- just a thought. It adds interest when your photos are from angles and perspectives that are different than what everyone sees by looking themselves. I hope this makes sense. Oh yeah, a wide angle lens makes for interesting shots in enclosed areas like garages. My 100 - 400 is supposed to show up today and a wide angle (like a 10 - 22) is next. Stupid wallet-emptying DSLR! __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

08-03-2011, 02:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Tripod???? Monopod FTW. I love mine. Stabilizes my shots, esp when taking them outside of my car... __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

08-03-2011, 02:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	^ yeah it just helps with hand shudder... esp when I'm zoomed in with a long lens. In the bright sunlight though, usually there's no need. But when shooting lower light or heck, HDR photos, tri or mono is a must. BTW, speaking of bright light, I love my Tiffen CPL!!! thanks for advice guys! __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

08-03-2011, 12:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	I would be more worried about the extra weight of a lens if you're tilting the camera though so make sure!

08-03-2011, 09:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Well... I stared at the Z all afternoon while I detailed another car. Does that count??? So no Z action for me today... however, I did detail a friends car... more info here: Detailed a friend's Mercedes But here is the finished product: __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra Last edited by FromG2Z; 08-03-2011 at 09:52 PM.

08-03-2011, 09:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	^^ Nice work! __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

08-03-2011, 09:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	thx man!!! It was tiring... but very rewarding. I love doing this stuff. Wish I could, full time But I would much rather detail Z's ALL DAY!!! hehe __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

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