Guide to taking better car photographs

[SDK2003]

yeah - RTFM

[oscargarza88]

Originally Posted by TT where do u change that shutter speed and all that? Ever heard about "user manual"?

ops:
hahaha
but i dont think i have it...
they gave the camera to my dad so he probobly just threw it away...

*edit*
i found it on the interet and i am currently "experimenting" with these functions will post pics if they turn out good

[BADMIHAI]

Originally Posted by TT BTW, beginners with load of money to spend on a camera that can go up to F22!! Hell my Pro 1 (wich ain't cheap at all LOL) has a max of 8!

I still use a film SLR and it goes up to f27.

[oscargarza88]

ive been tryin to get some very cool pics using all this stuff and i dont htink i did very good cause in the manual it doesnt explain very vood whats happening, like with the shutter speed what exactly is the effect on the pic by leaving it open more time if the object doesnt move?, all ive notices is that the more open the more light shows up in the pic,
is there some page like dedicated to learn all this stuff?
this was the best pic i could get by using these things:

and this happened when i left the shutter open and i dint know this was going to happen:

and most of my pics turned out like this or worse..

but im willing ot learn i just hopw i had a better camera

[68-998]

The simple things to remember when taking photos of cars are:

1. Put some effort into it, don't just stand there and take a photo. Cars look heaps better when shot from down low or up high.

2. If possible, take the photo with the sun behind you. This will generally give you the best lighting conditions and eliminate shadows. The best times to shoot are at dawn or dusk when the sun is low.

3. Pick a nice background! The background needs to suit the car, but not be too distracting. Lines on the road in a parking lot can ruin the shot. Cars shot on grass can look abandoned. If there are people around, try and wait till they are out of the way.

[TT]

Originally Posted by oscargarza88 ive been tryin to get some very cool pics using all this stuff and i dont htink i did very good cause in the manual it doesnt explain very vood whats happening, like with the shutter speed what exactly is the effect on the pic by leaving it open more time if the object doesnt move?, all ive notices is that the more open the more light shows up in the pic, is there some page like dedicated to learn all this stuff? this was the best pic i could get by using these things: and this happened when i left the shutter open and i dint know this was going to happen: and most of my pics turned out like this or worse.. but im willing ot learn i just hopw i had a better camera

The problem with pics shot inside is the light... to take really good pics you need to set up something (not that expensive.. for small object s a small light tent should do