Shooting Vehicles

[Simi702]

Hey just got some basic questions on what settings I should use to shoot a friends car. Like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. I have a remote shutter and a decent tripod. Probably shooting during the day. Thanks for any help/advice in advance


-Simi

[mishlove]

So much depends on what your goal is..... and the available light. If I may suggest, play with all the setting, f-stop for dof (depth of field), shutter speed, iso.....some many permutations.....play around, see what you like.

[Simi702]

thanks mishlove, i did that today about an hour ago. Just started playing with the shutter speed, aperture, and iso. About to review the outcomes now haha

[ScottL]

Hi Simi... Here is a great thread written by Keith (Mobohaji) some time back. Plenty of information to get you started.

http://www.photozo.com/forum/showthr...ographing+cars

[Pixels]

Another idea would be to go the the transportation gallery and browse shots of the type you'd like to take. Click on the link on the right had side that says show exif. (image information and settings) That would give you an idea of where to start, in addition to the ideas already mentioned.

[Simi702]

here are some shots i took of my car the other day around 6pm its not thr prettiest car out there haha but it did the job. Their unedited and plz feel free to critique


http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...20/Neon096.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...20/Neon087.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...20/Neon042.jpg

[Lovin-Our-Life]

Good start, the angles are working, however there is too much shadow from the harsh sun.