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Ben Socratous
DieHard
SA
Iv'e started to put my interior back together!!!
Posts: 663
Reg: 07-2005
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I came up with these...
As you can probably guess, I spent the day at the Toyota Rally SA. This was the first time since I got my new equipment that I have been able to give it a decent tryout. Even after all that mud getting kicked up, I only ended up with a few dust specs on the camera.
Also my first attempt at rally photography, probably due to it being my first time at a rally! They came out a bit more impressive than I was expecting, these are some of the better ones from the day, what do you think?
Hopefully I will be able to get some sweet pics of the cruise next weekend  |
Kev LeLeu
Tinkerer
South Australia
V8 GT LTD
Posts: 93
Reg: 03-2006
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They look wicked Ben 
Very impressive |
Damian Ware
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer TT
Posts: 218
Reg: 10-2005
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Nice work mate |
Nathan Evans
TryHard
Queensland
1JZZ30 TT
Posts: 341
Reg: 07-2005
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GO THE TOYOTA!!!! |
Ben Socratous
DieHard
SA
Iv'e started to put my interior back together!!!
Posts: 664
Reg: 07-2005
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Cheers guys.
Yeah, the Toyota won the first few heats, by 1 second over 11.5km!!! How close can you get? |
Michael Marchant
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer UZZ32 V8
Posts: 45
Reg: 04-2006
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Nice stuff Ben, which camera have you got? I use the bosses Canon 20D all the time, man it takes a great photo. |
Ben Socratous
DieHard
SA
Iv'e started to put my interior back together!!!
Posts: 665
Reg: 07-2005
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I'm using the 30d at present. Pretty much the same camera (newer model), only diffarence is that the lcd is larger and the shutter button is easier to get at. |
Michael Marchant
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer UZZ32 V8
Posts: 46
Reg: 04-2006
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Ben Socratous wrote on Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 10:14 pm:I'm using the 30d at present. Pretty much the same camera (newer model), only diffarence is that the lcd is larger and the shutter button is easier to get at.
Ah the 30D, that's the body I am looking at for myself, although with having access to the 20D i'm not sure if its worth it. I might just save the money and put it towards a supercharger for the car  |
Cihan Aday
Goo Roo
Emanage is tha good.
JZZ30
Posts: 1247
Reg: 07-2005
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Thats really impressive Ben,
Why do the photos look so.. cool?
The effect im talking about defines the difference between professional photo's taken with good cameras, and pics taken with standard digi cameras... Some realism in the pic, feel me? |
Justin Hughes
DieHard
VIC
TT
Posts: 767
Reg: 07-2005
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Long Lens ....
.... great stuff - looks totally HOT.
I reckon you should venture over to PI with Gazza in November and blow away a few Gig on us !!!!!
I'll shout your accommodation if you do  |
Ben Socratous
DieHard
SA
Iv'e started to put my interior back together!!!
Posts: 666
Reg: 07-2005
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You got a deal mate! Just tell Gary to remind me as I'll probably forget by the end of today, damn memory, I must be getting old!
Cihan Aday wrote on Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 10:56 pm:Thats really impressive Ben,
Why do the photos look so.. cool?
For those of you that know anything about photography, most of the pics of the day were taken at 300mm at f4.0, well out of the range of most cheaper cameras. Also, in the last pic of the corolla, the shutter speed was 1/2000th of a second. No point and shoot camera is capable of that, hence why all the crap getting kicked up off the road seems to be hanging in mid air. |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 1413
Reg: 10-2005
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Ben Socratous wrote on Monday, August 21, 2006 - 06:36 am:shutter speed was 1/2000th of a second. No point and shoot camera is capable of that,
Mine is...
http://www.canon.com.au/products/cameras/digital_compact_cameras/powershot_s80_specs.html |
Ashley Leach
TryHard
South Australia
UZZ31 V8 GT Limited
Posts: 154
Reg: 02-2006
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I've been toying with the idea of getting 30D for a while now. Didn't know anyone that had one, until now.
I'll have to get one next after the Exhaust, Diff, Bushes, Trans, Wheels & Paint Job.
Really though, fantastic shots Ben. |
Ben Socratous
DieHard
SA
Iv'e started to put my interior back together!!!
Posts: 668
Reg: 07-2005
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Matthew Sharpe wrote on Monday, August 21, 2006 - 07:19 am:Mine is...
Ok ,I knew this would probably start after I said it! Let me re-phrase, not many are.
Also, mine can go down to 1/8000th of a second  |
Ashley Leach
TryHard
South Australia
UZZ31 V8 GT Limited
Posts: 157
Reg: 02-2006
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Greg Nikitiuk
DieHard
Vic
supercharged
Posts: 588
Reg: 07-2005
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Good work with nice sigma lens Ben.
what did it cost you? |
Ben Socratous
DieHard
SA
Iv'e started to put my interior back together!!!
Posts: 673
Reg: 07-2005
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Score of the century really, I got the camera, 1 gig card and an extra battery for $1800. The lens was $1400, and that included the 2x converter!!! The lens itself usually retails for about $1900 and the converter is $400 on top of that. So if I put that on, I can go 200-600 f8.0. Only problem is that the converter needs the lens to be f2.8 or faster for AF to operate. MF is a small compensation when I have effectively got a 600mm lens for under $10K.
I also managed to get the remote for the camera that sells at $120 for $45, and a Canon 50mm f1.8 portrait lens for $100, all brand new and in boxes! It all came from a combination of eBay, online stores, and some serious sucking up to a local camera store.
Just as an indicator to the non-photographic terminology inclined... that top pic of the blue wrx, I was over 200m away when I took that |
Cihan Aday
Goo Roo
Its stock i swear.
JZZ30
Posts: 1257
Reg: 07-2005
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I really like the second pic.. Looks 'promotional' =).
What do you think of the canon s80 for a normal digi Ben, or the various fijifilm models with all the fancy ccd tech? Off Ebay you can get the s80 delivered for a tad over 600 with 1gb sd, extra battery etc..
200m? Thats nuts! |
Ben Socratous
DieHard
SA
Iv'e started to put my interior back together!!!
Posts: 674
Reg: 07-2005
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The S80 seems like a good camera going by the specs from canon's web site. It all depends on what you need it for, for general pic taking it should be fine. For my work I need a major amount of zoom, hence why I had to go down the slr path. Only problem with that is that sigma lens we've been talking about plus the camera, comes in at nearly 4kg! Gets a bit weighty carrying that around all day. |
Ashley Leach
TryHard
South Australia
UZZ31 V8 GT Limited
Posts: 163
Reg: 02-2006
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Ben, is the 350D any good then? cause that's what I was looking at (actually the Digital Rebel XT on eBay) |
Luke Nieuwhof
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT
Posts: 1334
Reg: 07-2005
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350D is what I have, check www.wadragracing.com for my drag racing pics.
Virtually the same as the 30D except not as high end (less settings etc). Still 8 megapixel, SLR, so on... |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 1417
Reg: 10-2005
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The S80 is a fantastic camera. Main reason we got it was 1) I get Canon stuff at cost, and 2) Its a good camera for scuba diving - but as far as digital compacts go, its the best I've used for pretty much any situation. Of course you can never beat an SLR, but the DC is much more convenient for snapshots, and the S80 has enough grunt to still take some startlingly good photos, close to what you would get with an SLR! |
Ashley Leach
TryHard
South Australia
UZZ31 V8 GT Limited
Posts: 165
Reg: 02-2006
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Probably look at getting the Digital Rebel (350D) then, unless I can pick up the 30D as cheap as Ben. |
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
V8 Ltd manual
Posts: 2315
Reg: 07-2005
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The 350D is a good camera but if you are keen on the 30D then look at a second hand 20D as well. The arrival of the 30D should have pushed down the price of the 20D even though the differences are not great yet the 20 is still a cut above the 350. The main reason for going any of these is access to different lens. If that does not interest you then you get more features for your money with an all-in-one like the S80. Another little thing Ben mentioned and which you should note is that big lens are heavy. A camera you can stick in your pocket is likely to be used more often than one you hang around your neck or put in a bag with accessories. |
Ashley Leach
TryHard
South Australia
UZZ31 V8 GT Limited
Posts: 168
Reg: 02-2006
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I've been plodding around on eBay and found something that I think will do everything I want plus more. Comes with lenses and ••••••
Check it out
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Canon-EOS-Digital-Rebel-XT-350D-USA-Camera-4000PKG-NEW_W0QQitemZ140019188431Q QihZ004QQcategoryZ107909QQcmdZViewItem
and tell me what you think |
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