Bought a new Camera yesterday and thought I'd test it out on my baby...

Harlequin · 03-30-2011, 11:21 PM

Exterior-wise I've done the Tinting, the BMW Performance Grilles, and the Shadowline Model Designation. Got a rear diffuser being painted in Shadowline right now - picking it up and installing on the weekend...

After that I think the only thing I'm gonna do is wheels... still tossing up between different wheels or powder-coating the 261s...

Although I'm considering B&W Roundels - opinions?

- Harlequin

Taymaishu · 03-30-2011, 11:26 PM

Go Black & White Roundels if you're not afraid

I reckon the blue & white really adds a perfect touch of colour to an AW and Shadowline 1er. Just a tiny bit of colour and it's fantastic!

Plus, white-blue-black looks great

Taymaishu · 03-30-2011, 11:26 PM

Seeing these pics makes me want to tint my tails....... Sooooo tempting!

BMW86 · 03-30-2011, 11:27 PM

Sweet pics. Which camera did you buy? I need one but no idea where to start.

Harlequin · 03-30-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Sweet pics. Which camera did you buy? I need one but no idea where to start.

Canon EOS 600D. These were taken using the standard 18-35mm IS Lens and a UV filter.

- Harlequin

alik01 · 03-31-2011, 01:38 AM

Really nice pics mate. AW 135i always looks so damn sweet. Powdercoat/Paint it gunmetal - for me that's the perfect colour wheels on a AW car.

BMW86, I use a D90, pretty great as a starter.

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 03-31-2011, 02:02 AM

Australia has K-mart?!?!?

BMW86 · 03-31-2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Canon EOS 600D. These were taken using the standard 18-35mm IS Lens and a UV filter.

- Harlequin

They turned out great

As for deciding between wheels or powder coating, I would go with a new set of wheels and either sell the stock ones or keep them. 261's will always be 261's.

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Originally Posted by alik01

Really nice pics mate. AW 135i always looks so damn sweet. Powdercoat/Paint it gunmetal - for me that's the perfect colour wheels on a AW car.

BMW86, I use a D90, pretty great as a starter.

I've heard that's a very good camera. I would like to get the D7000 but it's fairly pricey.

TimMc · 03-31-2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Addict...Nah Im A Junkie!

Australia has K-mart?!?!?

For decades now. No Walmart. Yet...

+1 for gunmetal 261s.

Superdaws · 03-31-2011, 02:21 AM

Ill vouch for the D90, weve got one and its brilliant as a non-professional DSLR!

Nice pics too!

alik01 · 03-31-2011, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I've heard that's a very good camera. I would like to get the D7000 but it's fairly pricey.

D7K is awesome, but very pricey for something you won't fully exploit for a long time. D90 is bit better than intro SLR and is really good at low light performance - car shorts, scenery - I like that stuff. Have some awesome shots from on top of Empire State! Ultimately lenses is where the real difference (also $$$$) is at. Really need to take mine out more often.

banglemangle · 03-31-2011, 06:43 AM

Love the D90 - foolproof (talk about well targeted - lol). Just discovered great lens for lazy photographers - Tamron 18 -270 PZD

adrean8j · 03-31-2011, 07:31 AM

Ok, Ok you Nikonophiles I have to put a vote in for Canon 60D! And I agree with what Alik01 says about lenses....get some good ones and you will be amazed....

Harlequin · 03-31-2011, 08:25 AM

Playing with Depth of Field on my 50mm F1.8 Lens:

- Harlequin

adrean8j · 03-31-2011, 08:33 AM

^^^Sweeeet...best bang for your buck lens in the entire Canon branded lens lineup!
BTW did you mean the 18mm-135mm or the 18-55mm because I cannot find a 18-35 lens in their lineup? If you mean the regular 18-55 kit lens, do you plan on upgrading and what do think you would get? I just cross-shopped and settled for the Sigma 17 - 50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Harlequin · 03-31-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

^^^Sweeeet...best bang for your buck lens in the entire Canon branded lens lineup!
BTW did you mean the 18mm-135mm or the 18-55mm because I cannot find a 18-35 lens in their lineup? If you mean the regular 18-55 kit lens, do you plan on upgrading and what do think you would get? I just cross-shopped and settled for the Sigma 17 - 50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Sorry... I meant the 18-55 - the one that comes with the camera in the single lens kit.

Next lens is going to be this one:

http://www.teds.com.au/canon-ef-s-17-55mm-f2-8-is-usm

Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM

It's around the $1200 - $1400 mark... but it's REALLY nice...

- Harlequin

x5mad · 03-31-2011, 09:25 AM

Just upgraded my canon 50d to a canon 5d mark 2 and all this talk is making me want to take it out for a photoshoot. I went for the 24-105mm f4 L lens and a sigma 85mm 1.4. The shallow depth of field on the sigma is just amazing. I wish I had saved my money originally and just gone straight for the full frame and decent lens, makes a huge difference.

adrean8j · 03-31-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Sorry... I meant the 18-55 - the one that comes with the camera in the single lens kit.

Next lens is going to be this one:

http://www.teds.com.au/canon-ef-s-17-55mm-f2-8-is-usm

Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS USM

It's around the $1200 - $1400 mark... but it's REALLY nice...

- Harlequin

Yeah I would love to have that lens but for me and my wallet I like getting 95% of the above Canon for 1/2 the price so I went with the Sigma. Still has HSM, good IQ, and 2.8 across the focal range....regardless I think you will have some picture taking to do in the coming months!

05C4R · 03-31-2011, 06:53 PM

its easy to spend alot on lenses, i have spent about 10k in the last year, canon L lenses are a nasty addiction, however for the most fun and awesome sharpness the Zeiss planar 50mm T 1,4 is a bargain for $750. Alot less then the Canon 50mm f1.2 L. only drawback is manual focus, this website shows a good image of it, no review yet. but i highly recommend.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

on a smaller sensor this will act like 85mm lens

Harlequin nice pics by the way, 60d is a nice camera, canon rules

alik01 · 03-31-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by banglemangle

Tamron 18 -270 PZD

Like the sound of that!

alik01 · 03-31-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by beemer

its easy to spend alot on lenses, i have spent about 10k in the last year, canon L lenses are a nasty addiction, however for the most fun and awesome sharpness the Zeiss planar 50mm T 1,4 is a bargain for $750. Alot less then the Canon 50mm f1.2 L. only drawback is manual focus, this website shows a good image of it, no review yet. but i highly recommend.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

on a smaller sensor this will act like 85mm lens

Harlequin nice pics by the way, 60d is a nice camera, canon rules

Addictions are never cheap! Sure is fun though! Really like the look of the Zeiss lens, might look into if i ever start having the time to get into it more.

Went with Nikon, just because I liked how the build quality and weight felt in my hand - purely emotional and aesthetic purchase!

Do you guys constantly carry your cameras on you/in the car? Can we leave these things in the car during the day in the down under heat?

Harlequin, sorry about the thread jack.

alik01 · 03-31-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

I agree with what Alik01 says

I like it when people agree! Wish it happened more often...

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alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	Really nice pics mate. AW 135i always looks so damn sweet. Powdercoat/Paint it gunmetal - for me that's the perfect colour wheels on a AW car. BMW86, I use a D90, pretty great as a starter.
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05C4R Major 62 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	its easy to spend alot on lenses, i have spent about 10k in the last year, canon L lenses are a nasty addiction, however for the most fun and awesome sharpness the Zeiss planar 50mm T 1,4 is a bargain for $750. Alot less then the Canon 50mm f1.2 L. only drawback is manual focus, this website shows a good image of it, no review yet. but i highly recommend. http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx on a smaller sensor this will act like 85mm lens Harlequin nice pics by the way, 60d is a nice camera, canon rules
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