*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #2

dcstep · 09-04-2012, 02:50 PM

I've not used one, but I've read that the 100-400mm is a good bit slower at 400mm and f/5.6 than either the 400/5.6L prime or the 400, 500 and 600mm primes. That could be part of the problem. Practice is also key. I'm way, way better focusing super-teles than I was three-years ago.

Take a static image of some printed material posted to a wall to check you AF calibration at 400mm.

Chewy734 · 09-04-2012, 02:56 PM

Yeah. Actually, I am considering buying FoCal. I heard it's awesome for accurately and easily doing MFA.

GTHAUS · 09-04-2012, 03:44 PM

Grabbed this quick shot of our new F10 M5 the other day, pretty happy with how it came out.

Chewy734 · 09-04-2012, 03:51 PM

^ looks awesome! I'm jealous...

what mods are you planning for it?

M_Six · 09-04-2012, 11:47 PM

Shot 15 minutes ago. 7D with Canon 70-300L and Kenko Pro 300 2x TC for 600mm. ISO 800, F11, 1/160, handheld and manual focus.

Chewy734 · 09-05-2012, 08:20 AM

beautiful, Mark.

panicos, your last pic finally loaded for me. I like it!

Is it HDR?

M_Six · 09-05-2012, 08:49 AM

Holy Rollers, panicos! That is a stellar shot! How'd you get that one?

panicos81 · 09-05-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

beautiful, Mark.

panicos, your last pic finally loaded for me. I like it!

Is it HDR?

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Holy Rollers, panicos! That is a stellar shot! How'd you get that one?

thanks guys, no HDR chewy, just brought the shadows up a bit.
mark, i was hanging out a friends e46 convertible with the x-pro1 and the 18mm. took a whole set of pics for him, i think i´ll post everything in a different thread.

edit: it looks darker on my pc at work.. the brightness at home may be off..

panicos81 · 09-05-2012, 02:54 PM

uploaded straight from the computer to check brightness

panicos81 · 09-05-2012, 02:56 PM

photobucket no more

Chewy734 · 09-05-2012, 02:59 PM

new signature panicos? what's it say?

ddk632 · 09-05-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by panicos81

uploaded straight from the computer to check brightness

Looks awesome to me. Love the reflections on the car and the crispness of the shot. Sweet!

Not sure what level of brightness you're going for it certainly doesn't look underexposed to me.

Edit: Oh and love the car, too

M_Six · 09-05-2012, 03:50 PM

That is such a cool shot, panicos.

Why is he driving around with a tow loop on his bumper?

Chewy734 · 09-05-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

That is such a cool shot, panicos.

Why is he driving around with a tow loop on his bumper?

Because it's a fashion statement.... or he tracks his car. But, it's probablt the former.

panicos81 · 09-05-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

new signature panicos? what's it say?

i building a website with a friend. it will be up soon. this will be the logo. nothing fancy.

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Originally Posted by ddk632

Looks awesome to me. Love the reflections on the car and the crispness of the shot. Sweet!

Not sure what level of brightness you're going for it certainly doesn't look underexposed to me.

Edit: Oh and love the car, too

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Originally Posted by M_Six

That is such a cool shot, panicos.

Why is he driving around with a tow loop on his bumper?

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

Because it's a fashion statement.... or he tracks his car. But, it's probablt the former.

here the brightness is as i wanted it. through photobucket it comes out too dark.
i love the car too. so much work put into it.
tow hook, fashion statement

he doesnt track it. it looks good on the car. i would prefer the bmw motorsport one.

GTHAUS · 09-05-2012, 04:26 PM

Here's another one of the M5 shots I finished.

panicos81 · 09-05-2012, 04:51 PM

posted some more images here guys:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4#post12631154

M_Six · 09-05-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by panicos81

tow hook, fashion statement

he doesnt track it. it looks good on the car. i would prefer the bmw motorsport one.

I guess I really don't understand fashion. That tow hook says to me that the driver thinks his car is a lemon and needs to be towed so often he just leaves the hook there.

Chewy734 · 09-05-2012, 05:17 PM

welcome to the 21st century Mark

panicos81 · 09-05-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

I guess I really don't understand fashion. That tow hook says to me that the driver thinks his car is a lemon and needs to be towed so often he just leaves the hook there.

hahahah consider it as piercing mark. people pierce their noses and eyebrow!! i dont get it either

triton3k · 09-06-2012, 04:21 PM

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Weebl · 09-06-2012, 11:56 PM

Panicos,
I can see that on the cover of the E46 sales brochure. Congratulations.

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Chewy734 Major General 490 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	^ looks awesome! I'm jealous... what mods are you planning for it? __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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M_Six Free Thinker 19193 Rep 7,541 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Shot 15 minutes ago. 7D with Canon 70-300L and Kenko Pro 300 2x TC for 600mm. ISO 800, F11, 1/160, handheld and manual focus. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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Chewy734 Major General 490 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	beautiful, Mark. panicos, your last pic finally loaded for me. I like it! Is it HDR? __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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M_Six Free Thinker 19193 Rep 7,541 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Holy Rollers, panicos! That is a stellar shot! How'd you get that one? __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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Chewy734 Major General 490 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	new signature panicos? what's it say? __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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M_Six Free Thinker 19193 Rep 7,541 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	That is such a cool shot, panicos. Why is he driving around with a tow loop on his bumper? __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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