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Steve M · 04-12-2005, 12:24

Ed i take it thats how all the media photographers for stuff like the touring cars can stand on the trackside?

Graham · 05-12-2005, 12:40

most major events will ask for the MSI or MSA (m'sport irland or m'sporrt association) media pass which is hard to get as you need 4 publications printing your work, 2 of which you have to provide evidence of (ie. post a copy down that has your name in the report as doing wrtiting or photos) then a letter from 1 editor saying that they will be using your pictures on a regular basis and from that you get the media pass enabling you acces to most major events and all the international rallies but for WRC and the likes ya need this plus letter from editor and all as they are very hard to get signed on at!

http://www.msauk.org/uploadedfiles/m...pplication.pdf thats the msa one that the mainland ppl need i think.

Steve M · 05-12-2005, 16:13

christ didnt think youd to do that much work for one
and ive got another question, ive got a Fuji S5100 and i cant take night pics of moving cars
when i use the flash they just come out pitch black on some settings but on other settings theyre just a complete blur
do you know what i should do??

Graham · 05-12-2005, 20:57

well not a lot of cams will get a great picture at night other than DSLR's tbh but try the www.britishrally.com forum for advice on night shots as the chaps have been talking a lot about it in there recently !

Steve M · 05-12-2005, 21:03

cheers mate, that site dont seem to be working though at the moment
ill probably get myself an slr start of 2007

whats the main advantages of them?

Graham · 05-12-2005, 21:17

you have FULL control over everything, they are faster, better quality and changable lens' very dear to get into though.

yeah seems to be down but give it a check later or 2moz hopefully it'l be back

IanH · 06-12-2005, 12:06

I've recently go into photography in a big way but seen as all my media is digital and I needed ease of use I kept my camera a 8MP semi-DSLR - I love the long shutter speeds but the 5x zoom could be alot better TBH

My mates GF took this with it from the stands at D1 at max zoom - just needs more zoom

I'm starting to use Filters now too like C-PL's and graduated colour (blue to clear for bright day shots).

Steve M · 06-12-2005, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham

you have FULL control over everything, they are faster, better quality and changable lens' very dear to get into though.

yeah seems to be down but give it a check later or 2moz hopefully it'l be back

aye the sites working now

looks like a dslr would be a good investment once i can start going to events further away

Graham · 06-12-2005, 18:38

some good stuff in there for what your asking that i coulnd't explain

Paddy · 06-12-2005, 19:52

Just set up my own blog, needs some dori photos tho ...

http://paddymcgrath.blogspot.com/

Mrs P · 07-12-2005, 18:06

That's awesome

drax · 07-12-2005, 18:32

How do you get a camera there? :|

Brooksie · 07-12-2005, 22:28

suction mount

missy · 07-12-2005, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanH

I've recently go into photography in a big way

have you checked out our forum?

(link in my sig)

drax · 07-12-2005, 22:37

fricked if im gonna suction my camera to a car :|

IanH · 07-12-2005, 23:27

Drax0r - It's three 3in suction cups on a metal plate. You attach it with the camera on a 1ft extension, add a fish-eye lens and get your mate to drive around at 3mph with the shutter speed at 10+ secs (which is why the light-lines are wobbley

)

I've tested a Single 5in suction mount at over 90mph (with a video camera) so this 9in (effectively) mount is very safe. I still need to test it on the track really to be certain - gonna bodge a 3kg box to attach for testing in case it does fail so I don't damage anything. However, on a long extension you get camera wobble - it really needs another point of contact on the car to stop that.

adomz · 08-12-2005, 00:53

hello!
just noticed this thread!
really nice pics you got! reat to see em!
here's what i got with my DimageZ2 in a local rally event...:

cheers, adam

drax · 16-12-2005, 02:44

Where can you purchase these mounts?

Ross · 16-12-2005, 15:37

heres pritty good mount thang

GT_MAXER · 31-01-2006, 15:52

brilliant pic.love the wee bit of red left in-

07-12-2005, 23:27	#176 (permalink)
IanH doughnutter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 34	Drax0r - It's three 3in suction cups on a metal plate. You attach it with the camera on a 1ft extension, add a fish-eye lens and get your mate to drive around at 3mph with the shutter speed at 10+ secs (which is why the light-lines are wobbley ) I've tested a Single 5in suction mount at over 90mph (with a video camera) so this 9in (effectively) mount is very safe. I still need to test it on the track really to be certain - gonna bodge a 3kg box to attach for testing in case it does fail so I don't damage anything. However, on a long extension you get camera wobble - it really needs another point of contact on the car to stop that. Last edited by IanH : 07-12-2005 at 23:30.

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adomz Fixin`Repairin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, Ilford, UK Posts: 1,348	hello! just noticed this thread! really nice pics you got! reat to see em! here's what i got with my DimageZ2 in a local rally event...: cheers, adam Last edited by adomz : 16-12-2005 at 08:48.

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04-12-2005, 12:24	#161 (permalink)
Steve M dorifto kingu! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: edinburgh Posts: 697	Ed i take it thats how all the media photographers for stuff like the touring cars can stand on the trackside?

05-12-2005, 12:40	#162 (permalink)
Graham spl dori master Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Comber, NI Posts: 348	most major events will ask for the MSI or MSA (m'sport irland or m'sporrt association) media pass which is hard to get as you need 4 publications printing your work, 2 of which you have to provide evidence of (ie. post a copy down that has your name in the report as doing wrtiting or photos) then a letter from 1 editor saying that they will be using your pictures on a regular basis and from that you get the media pass enabling you acces to most major events and all the international rallies but for WRC and the likes ya need this plus letter from editor and all as they are very hard to get signed on at! http://www.msauk.org/uploadedfiles/m...pplication.pdf thats the msa one that the mainland ppl need i think.

05-12-2005, 16:13	#163 (permalink)
Steve M dorifto kingu! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: edinburgh Posts: 697	christ didnt think youd to do that much work for one and ive got another question, ive got a Fuji S5100 and i cant take night pics of moving cars when i use the flash they just come out pitch black on some settings but on other settings theyre just a complete blur do you know what i should do??

05-12-2005, 20:57	#164 (permalink)
Graham spl dori master Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Comber, NI Posts: 348	well not a lot of cams will get a great picture at night other than DSLR's tbh but try the www.britishrally.com forum for advice on night shots as the chaps have been talking a lot about it in there recently !

05-12-2005, 21:03	#165 (permalink)
Steve M dorifto kingu! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: edinburgh Posts: 697	cheers mate, that site dont seem to be working though at the moment ill probably get myself an slr start of 2007 whats the main advantages of them?

05-12-2005, 21:17	#166 (permalink)
Graham spl dori master Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Comber, NI Posts: 348	you have FULL control over everything, they are faster, better quality and changable lens' very dear to get into though. yeah seems to be down but give it a check later or 2moz hopefully it'l be back

06-12-2005, 12:06	#167 (permalink)
IanH doughnutter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 34	I've recently go into photography in a big way but seen as all my media is digital and I needed ease of use I kept my camera a 8MP semi-DSLR - I love the long shutter speeds but the 5x zoom could be alot better TBH My mates GF took this with it from the stands at D1 at max zoom - just needs more zoom I'm starting to use Filters now too like C-PL's and graduated colour (blue to clear for bright day shots).

06-12-2005, 18:38	#169 (permalink)
Graham spl dori master Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Comber, NI Posts: 348	some good stuff in there for what your asking that i coulnd't explain

06-12-2005, 19:52	#170 (permalink)
Paddy Drift Media Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Waterford, Ireland Posts: 1,120	Just set up my own blog, needs some dori photos tho ... http://paddymcgrath.blogspot.com/

07-12-2005, 18:06	#171 (permalink)
Mrs P Rug Killer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 495	That's awesome

07-12-2005, 22:28	#173 (permalink)
Brooksie dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wearing a lid, keeping my head down, running and wanting to come the frick home Posts: 1,656	suction mount

07-12-2005, 18:32	#172 (permalink)
drax Ninja Stuntman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Posts: 2,047	How do you get a camera there? :\|

07-12-2005, 22:37	#175 (permalink)
drax Ninja Stuntman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Posts: 2,047	fricked if im gonna suction my camera to a car :\|

16-12-2005, 02:44	#178 (permalink)
drax Ninja Stuntman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Posts: 2,047	Where can you purchase these mounts?

16-12-2005, 15:37	#179 (permalink)
Ross CQB 241 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,064	heres pritty good mount thang

31-01-2006, 15:52	#180 (permalink)
GT_MAXER gripper Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 10	brilliant pic.love the wee bit of red left in-