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    First shots using a camzilla mount

    PaulyJ was kind enough to loan me his Camzilla car mount, and I've been seeing what it can do. These two shots are a bit cliché, but I still like the way they came out

    This one was taken a couple of nights ago. The street wasn't particularly smooth, hence the waves in the light streaks. It's not the best photo, but I was stoked when I saw the result. There are a few things I'd change if I were to make it a keeper shot, such as shooting on a smoother road, more constant speed, and removing the 'For Sale' paper in the window :P

    40D, EF-S 18-55 @ 18mm, f/8, 15 seconds, mounted just forward of the fuel filler cap. Click for bigger

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    This one was taken this evening, and i've put a bit more effort into it. It needed a bit of PS work to kick up the exposure, reduce the noise, straighten the horizon, and crop. I'm really happy with the way this one came out.

    40D, EF-S 18-55 @ 18mm, f/10, 8 seconds, mounted under the drivers door handle. Click for bigger

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    Great first attempt dude...

    I'd be happy with those...
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    top work dude, pretty good for a first effort


    one thing, not about the shots, about the lens.

    get rid of it if you are going to more work. for those sort of shots grab yourself a 50mm, they are only about $140 and are a great little lens
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by poita Click here to enlarge
    one thing, not about the shots, about the lens.
    Yeah I know, I'm in the process of selling my 24-70mm f/2.8 L to PaulyJ. I was tossing up whether to replace it with the 17-40mm f/4 L or a ultra wide zoom, so he loaned me the 18-55 so I can get a feel for the focal range. At the moment, I'm thinking I'll end up with something like the Tokina 12-24mm f/4.

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    ah all makes sense then.

    was wondering why you where using an 18-55mm on a 40D
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    Great first attempt on these mate.
    Trust me, it took a while to learn what setting etc you need to use.
    With the second one, dodge/burn it a little in PS to bring the wheel out a bit more, and lighten it up some more too.
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    car for sale is it? Click here to enlarge
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by PaulyJ Click here to enlarge
    Great first attempt on these mate.
    Trust me, it took a while to learn what setting etc you need to use.
    With the second one, dodge/burn it a little in PS to bring the wheel out a bit more, and lighten it up some more too.
    Cheers, I'll give it a shot now

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    car for sale is it? Click here to enlarge
    Looks like I wasn't being subtle enough Click here to enlarge
    I've had it for about 18 months, and it's been a great little car, but I'm looking to upgrade to something a bit sportier. I have a thread in the For Sale section if anyone's interested...
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    Nice work!

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