Car wash - playing with my new camera

[BossFox]

Just got it, so still playing and learning. Any suggestions more that welcome, I am a complete noob at DSLR.

Few from cleaning the car today...

Thanks for looking.

[@Lee]

are those exhaust tail pipes or is that part of the Trans-Siberian oil pipeline! Nice pics, the yellow really pops out at you

[Gtiracer]

Nice photos.

But please stop that kid washing your car with a sponge Make him use a washmitt instead

[greenstripe]

I know that you already posted these elsewhere and I made a silly comment, The colour of your car is much more true to life than earlier pics I've seen (a serious comment). White balance is off in the third one down, but that is easily fixed

Wish I had the time money to learn about photography properly. I'm seriously considering trading my compact for a decent bridge camera. I can't be doing with changing lenses while out and about and getting crud inside a DSLR.

[alkip]

please stop that kid washing your car with a sponge Make him use a washmitt instead

+1

[Salut]

Totally agree with previous comments - do not use a sponge. Grit get stuck in the sponge and will show as minute scratch marks that seem to get exaggerated in the sunshine.

As regards the camera work, please thoroughly read the manual then just start using all the different settings. Years ago, in a camera club, we were asked to go a photograph a lamppost using all the possible settings on the camera. Sounds deadly dull but the resultant 'photos were a huge help in understanding the camera's potential.

Hope you get to grips both with the new camera and the youngster damaging the paintwork!!

[BossFox]

Thanks for the tip.

It's not paintwork. The car has a coloured vinyl wrap to protect the paintwork.

I'd have never let him near it otherwise!

[Gtiracer]

Thanks for the tip.

It's not paintwork. The car has a coloured vinyl wrap to protect the paintwork.

I'd have never let him near it otherwise!

aha, what colour was it originally then? any pics from before?

[BossFox]

Click on the "Big Fat Nissan" link in my sig...

Or look here:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/243747-big-fat-nissan/

[wilsy7]

Does that wrap not scrape Richard? Well within reason, Fairly Tough?

[BossFox]

Does that wrap not scrape Richard? Well within reason, Fairly Tough?

It's tougher than paint, so as it's temporary I just don't worry about it too much.

It makes the ownership experience much more relaxing.

[Captain Scarlet]

That car is immense in yellow. Sadly I can't help any with the technical side of picture taking, but any picture with a GTR in is a good one for me....

[Loz]

I can't be doing with changing lenses while out and about and getting crud inside a DSLR.

Unless you plan to take your lens off in a sandstorm in the Sahara, then lock your mirror up you won't have too much of a problem lol. Plus the sensor can be cleaned for £30.

Mmmm nice car