TATTRAT
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And the same goes here, I've got a Nikon D40x and a D5000. I've got the matching kit lens (18-55mm) lenses for each and I also have a 10-24mm, 55-210mm and a 35mm that will work on either body. I plan on making it out for the C3M event next Sunday and I'll be glad to offer up either of them for someone to to try out.
I'm finding myself spending more and more of my time in "just short of manual" mode by using a shutter or aperture priority and I have even gone into manual mode a few times where I have to set both of those. It takes me back to the days of my Minolta SRT-101 and X-700 35mm SLR's!
How do you like the 35mm prime? I have been shooting a lot more primes lately, and have been tossing up the idea of the 35, or an 85, mainly for portrait, and interior work.
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I have a couple Nikon D80's that I can offer up for testing too, for something different.
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That's very cool, but it's missing a pedal!
It does have a cool maro button mapping function though, allowing yo to make buttons do what you want. I am thinking r1 would be clutch.
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Who's got one of these setups I can test-drive before plunking down the $$? And by 'setup' I mean game, PS3, and steering wheel controller.
I can tell ya that getting the PS3 is worth it alone as a standalone Blu-ray player is gonna set you back quite a bit. the ability to stream HUlU and netflix is awesome too(provided you have an account). . .then there are the games.
Also, for a cheaper alternative to some of the wheel/pedal set up, this controller is pretty slick
A steering-wheel-and-pedal setup for your PS3 starts at around $50, but you'll spend at least double that to get into the good stuff. HKS has teamed with InterWorks on a game controller solution that stays at the $50 mark but could work just as well as a wheel while being a little less intrusive.
The hot-coal red Hipermax III replaces the analog joysticks with a thumb wheel on the left side and throttle and brake buttons on the right side. The wheel has center stripe to aid steering, and the precise inputs of the throttle and brake controls are registered in the digital readout in the center of the controller.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/23/hks-racing-controller-for-ps3-just-makes-sense/
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crap, I see GT5 in my future. I have been hearing such mixed things that I was/am skeptical, but I think I may go scoop it up after work.
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that was easy
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poop, I forgot all about this
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now I am all confused about the legal limits. . .I have 35% all around, and honestly, it isn't that dark.
I retract my 50%, and say 35%(now knowing it is + not -). . . or how ever dark you can get away with without it hindering your driving. I like my 35, but I wanted darker, just wasn't trying to deal with the law.
Also depends on how much of a two tone look you want. With BRG, it may not matter much to ya, it's all your personal flavor.
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I am good, I am already tinted.
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I would go 50% all around, if I could. . .silly VA.
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Alan/Haemish,
For this contest, I'll do it the hard way this month but I agree, a poll is the way to go in the future.
You guys are the wizards of vBulletin so I'm going to have to ask for your technical expertise on the Polls or the best way to do the voting.
My "vision" is that the membership will see the photo's and be able to pick their favorite or favorites.
Can images be inserted into the poll or will they need to be put into a different post? Is there a way to attach more than three items to a post?
Jay - Response/answer sent via PM.
Thanks,
Craig
I think admin has the privileges of determining how many
tags can be attached to a single post, I think it can be altered up to 10, or more.
As for creating the poll, I would just number the pics, and have the poll vote for numbers. Just my opinion.
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Well, I've called around, here's the breakdown:
Dave - $229
TNT - ~$200
Carlos - $130.
Is that with ceramic or standard tint?
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Did you apply then yourself, or have them done by a shop?
Either way, they do look very nice!
Did them myself.
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http://www.thecaliforniatint.com/
Dave took great care with my MINI, he has literally done hundreds of them and can knock it out in an hour or so.
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thanks, All!!
I was really on the fence(and still am a little, tbh)but I like that they are a little different than any I have seen.
Application was pretty straight forward, but the rear parts were a pita to line up. Not the easiest thing when the rear quarters aren't a flat surface. Still, not bad for 45min's worth of work.
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I love the graphics and the rims look really nice.
What kind of paint did you use?
Ali
Thanks!
For paint, I used engine tough enamel. Was going to see about that plastidip stuff, but went with a product I knew instead.
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Did you do the graphic?
yup:D
i THINK THEY LOOK REALLY COOL GO FOR IT.:top:
I love that graphic! Where did you find it?Found it at cutrightfx. There was a sale going on, got it WITH shipping for under $30. . .now, it is back up to $50 plus shipping.
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Well, got the graphics on, wheels done, here is the updated Li'ili'i Ka'a
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I did those before MTTB. Not too bad an install, just getting around the rear quarters was a PITA.
Ordered from http://cutritefx.com/
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Well, a quick run through of a Sunday afternoons project:
PROJECT S(tealth) Lites
First up, though they came really clean, I cleaned them up using a thick brush, pressure head on the hose and some rim cleaner. After a soak, I used a drill with wire attachment to get in behind the wheel spokes.
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AFTER:
A little light sanding removed whatever debris remained. Also, knocked down the little blemishes in the process.
A little rash, but 100%, nothing more then sanding was required, no filler.
First Sanding. The rim was rubbed down with mineral spirits prior, anything that may have been left, was certainly removed with the first series of sanding
And the second sanding, using a finer grit
Once again, wiped down with spirits and allowed to dry. Doing one wheel at a time allows a little cycle to get going. By the time you are on the last, the first is ready to go.
Next up was a last check for any grit, debris, hairs, lint, anything that would hurt primer and paint. The final job is only as good as the prep when it comes to paint.
This was ONE coat, all in all they got 3 coats of sandable filling primer. Camera died after this, so no more of the final prime. . .
Sanded, masked and ready to go
Primed
After 3 coats, they were matte grey(obviously)and already looking well on their way to being some fine new shoes. All the nooks and crannies got filled.
On to the paint!
Masked and base coat
And after 3 coats of Paint, done!
Installed the supplied new MINI center-caps and they were ready to mount! Not bad for an afternoons work, I am pleased.
This is a LOT easier to do with the tire off the rim, but shows it can be down, Masking is a little time consuming, but you need to do it right as to not get a ghetto looking edge. I am sure if there were no tires involved, it would have shaved 45min off the project.
and, on Li'ili'i Ka'a
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AFTER:
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very cool!
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Thanks so much for the kudos - it really means a lot to both of the Laura's
you gals did an amazing job, really. the event was very well put together, extremely well organized and from the perspective of an attendee, was
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Beautiful! What do you shoot with?
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I shoot full manual, 100% of the time, even when shooting tethered.
I love my 50mm, I have a 1.8 and 1.4, but will be simplifying that. Oddly, my 10-16 has really become my favorite walk around lens. It stays on one body, while the 28-300 3.5 stays on the other.
The holga is such an awesome toy! I was shocked to see them being sold at Urban Outfitters. I like the quality the produce and certainly think it is easier then doing the manipulation in photoshop, as I am a n00b and a half when it come to PS.
What is the event next weekend? The C3M, guess I should check the events calender, lol.