Kanedas Bike Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 Hey guys, some newish pics for you. (If anyone who actually knows how to use a camera wants to give me any advice - please feel free!) *snip* Cool shot of the VF-1D! -b. Quote
Saburo Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Just say his name three times.... Saburo... What the...? I was reading another thread and suddenly got redirected here... @The Old Man I think you are doing a great job on your photos, the composition is great and have some really cool angles. What are camera are you shooting with? Edited August 5, 2014 by Saburo Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Great photos, The Old Man. Esp that close-up of VF-171 Nightmare. In an instant I totally forgot all the negative remarks that I've read about it. And great shots as always, Saburo. Not a big fan of the VT-1. But I am now. Love those YF-19 shots, VF-18S Hornet. Keep it coming. Love that radiant effect on the YF-25, ChaoticYeti. Cool. Edited August 5, 2014 by no3ljm Quote
The Old Man Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Just say his name three times....Saburo... Lol. He is the man. Cool shot of the VF-1D! -b. Thanks man What the...? I was reading another thread and suddenly got redirected here... @The Old Man I think you are doing a great job on your photos, the composition is great and have some really cool angles. What are camera are you shooting with? Lol. It was Yeti's fault honest. I got a Nikon D3100 recently as I always wanted a DSLR but didn't want to spend silly money. More loot for valks right? Priorities FTW. Great photos, The Old Man. Esp that close-up of VF-171 Nightmare. In an instant I totally forgot all the negative remarks that I've read about it. Thank you sir. Edited August 5, 2014 by The Old Man Quote
caslon Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 Hey guys, some newish pics for you. (If anyone who actually knows how to use a camera wants to give me any advice - please feel free!) Beautiful! Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 By the way, The Old Man, were these taken by a smartphone camera? iPhone? If so, I think it looks good. Quote
The Old Man Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 By the way, The Old Man, were these taken by a smartphone camera? iPhone? If so, I think it looks good. Yes, a Nikon smartphone. Beautiful! Thanks Cas. Quote
Saburo Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) I got a Nikon D3100 recently as I always wanted a DSLR but didn't want to spend silly money. More loot for valks right? Priorities FTW. D3100 is a great camera, a friend of mine shoots with that camera and his shots come out great, but he shoots boring stuff like nature pictures... Are you using manual settings for your shots? If you don't have a tripod already, I suggest getting one because they help quite a bit. The tripod will allow you to shoot at the lower ISO and at lower shutter speeds so you can get more detail. Edited August 5, 2014 by Saburo Quote
The Old Man Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 D3100 is a great camera, a friend of mine shoots with that camera and his shots come out great, but he shoots boring stuff like nature pictures... Are you using manual settings for your shots? If you don't have a tripod already, I suggest getting one because they help quite a bit. The tripod will allow you to shoot at the lower ISO and at lower shutter speeds so you can get more detail. I'll have to look into that then. I must admit that I got a bit tired when reading the manual, so I've only really played with the auto settings. Thanks for the kind words in your previous post that I forgot to acknowledge. I really appreciate the feedback from such a photo taking legend as yourself. Cheers bud. Quote
Valkyrie Magnus Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) Lol I don't need a camera I just drive a few miles to Saburo's place and bring my Valkyries Btw Old Man, great Pics! Edited August 6, 2014 by Valkyrie Magnus Quote
Falcon18 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Messing around with the camera. Still needs improvements. Quote
The Old Man Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Lol I don't need a camera I just drive a few miles to Saburo's place and bring my Valkyries Btw Old Man, great Pics! Thanks buddy Messing around with the camera. Still needs improvements.Looking cool Falcon Quote
barurutor Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 A lightbox/diffuser (even DIY) can do wonders, that's how master Saburo gets the lovely creamy light for his shots. On-camera flash is too small/weak a light source so the falloff in brightness is apparent from the nose to the tail of the valk. Try placing 1 sheet of white paper in front of the flash/light source to spread out the light all over the valk at the expense of some brightness. Quote
Falcon18 Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Thanks Old Man. @barurutor Yeah I know. I'm just working with what I have and unfortunately a lightbox isn't one. Quote
Saburo Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Looks good Falcon18, keep posting your pics. Quote
skullmilitia Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 The trick is to not use flash, you need more natural lighting via diffusers and lights. I've never bothered to do good looking valk shots. I'd rather just take a quick shot in a case because lazy. I'll let Saburo have all the glory. Besides I like his compoistioning. Quote
Saburo Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 The trick is to not use flash, you need more natural lighting via diffusers and lights. I've never bothered to do good looking valk shots. I'd rather just take a quick shot in a case because lazy. I'll let Saburo have all the glory. Besides I like his compoistioning. Diffused light is your friend. Thanks, you sure you don't want to share in the glory? Quote
Falcon18 Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Looks good Falcon18, keep posting your pics. Thanks. Gonna see what I have at home for lighting. I'll see what I can do about that lol. That's my only problem now.. Quote
skullmilitia Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Diffused light is your friend. Thanks, you sure you don't want to share in the glory? I have to shoot photo's for work, so when I get home I get lazy. You're being all professional with watermarks and mirrored bases. I don't think my procrastinitory instinct would allow me such work after work lol. plus I cheat alot and just use key's to make nuetral background's. So you're actually doing it the way it should be done! Quote
EXO Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 I have to shoot photo's for work, so when I get home I get lazy. You're being all professional with watermarks and mirrored bases. I don't think my procrastinitory instinct would allow me such work after work lol. plus I cheat alot and just use key's to make nuetral background's. So you're actually doing it the way it should be done! Good thing you're not a gynecologist... unless you are. Then the camera set up at work would be really creepy... Quote
Saburo Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 I have to shoot photo's for work, so when I get home I get lazy. You're being all professional with watermarks and mirrored bases. I don't think my procrastinitory instinct would allow me such work after work lol. plus I cheat alot and just use key's to make nuetral background's. So you're actually doing it the way it should be done! I know exactly what you mean, when I get home from work I don't want to do anything related to work. But I might start doing photography at work soon... I guess I'll see how it goes. Good thing you're not a gynecologist... unless you are. Then the camera set up at work would be really creepy... Quote
skullmilitia Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Good thing you're not a gynecologist... unless you are. Then the camera set up at work would be really creepy... What do you mean? being a Gynecologist is how I learned proper composition! Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Had to repost these pics. Not enough love for the enemy mecha! Quote
Saburo Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 I'll never own a VF-4G, but thanks to Valkyrie Magnus I'll have pictures of one. Quote
Sildani Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Nice. But of course, you already know that. Makes we want Arcadia to reissue the VF-4 already. It must be in the pipeline... Quote
Saburo Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Nice. But of course, you already know that. Makes we want Arcadia to reissue the VF-4 already. It must be in the pipeline... I hope they do. Quote
The Old Man Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Nice shot, Alto + Tornado = Princess Badass I'll never own a VF-4G, but thanks to Valkyrie Magnus I'll have pictures of one. *snip* Gorgeous as always sir. No plans to get one then? Quote
Saburo Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Gorgeous as always sir. No plans to get one then? I really want one but the bank account says NO. Unless I can find one for a good price. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 I'll never own a VF-4G, but thanks to Valkyrie Magnus I'll have pictures of one. Man...your pictures almost look better than the real thing. Very nice as usual. -b. Quote
Mommar Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Had to repost these pics. Not enough love for the enemy mecha! Thanks Ignacio. I'd love to see more if you get the time or inclination. Quote
Mommar Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 That Milia 22 looks a hell of a log more red then in other pics I've seen. Quote
The Old Man Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Yeah, I used a filter on this to mute the colours slightly. I use a filter on a lot of stuff actually. Quote
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