MedigoFlame
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I would like to start this with an apology if there are many threads here, already asking about finding a camera as well as my lack of knowledge... Also...I feel like this might be a long post that may drag on a bit.
Throughout the years I've always enjoyed photography (mainly looking through photos throughout the internet...), but I've been stuck with nothing but point-and-shoot cameras that my parents hand me. Of which is mainly just used for taking pictures at family gatherings. But of recent(last summer), I became friends with a group of car enthusiasts (mainly 240SX owners) that have a shop and work on cars and throughout the time I've spent with them I've been able to experience another side of car culture. (Mainly stuck with friends who talk about exotic supercars, but don't know how to work on cars) And with this new crowd that I've been a part of, we've had photoshoots with friends' cars and often discussed ideas of future modifications and dreams of what modifications could be done to our cars.
But anyways, enough of that! With the photoshoots that I've had with my friends. I couldn't help but feel frustrated having nothing but a point-and-shoot Canon Powershot SX230 HS to use for such opportunities with cars. And here comes the request...
At this point...with my current job, I've been thinking that I'll finally be able to purchase many of my own things after a long time of parental control and one of the top things on my list would be a proper camera. Of course...I ended up purchasing a 1971 Toyota Crown as a project car first, but that won't hold me back from wanting a camera. Also...I unfortunately haven't really taken the time to do my research on cameras as well, because all I can think of is "DSLR." But I just can't get my head around the specific models and specs I need for my requirements.
With these photoshoots that my friends hold with their cars, I want to be able to take some higher quality photos as well as videos. Filming is another thing I lust for, but lack the decent equipment for any good quality. Moving shots, night time, and close ups are what I hope to work on with a new camera. I know that lenses are a big part of the types of shots I want, but I still need to learn my way through them. I would also like to take photographs of diecast models when I don't have actual cars to take photos of. And finally, I would like to be able to use this camera for some upcoming events I will be spectating in the next couple of months with drift and rally events here in New England that my friends and I plan on going to. I've had some "practice" with Gran Turismo 5's photomode (I know...it's not that realistic in terms of how photography works) and with my camera. Also, I recently got Photoshop CS6 which will be of practice as well.
The majority of my requests do involve automotive photography, but I know that I won't have as much luck of having many automotive opportunites around here due to the fact that Maine isn't exactly a car crazy state...
As a...taster. (Not sure if it's that necessary) I'll post up some pictures of the photoshoot that I had with my friends.
I make this request to the members of GTPlanet since I've been a member here for sometime and I enjoy the community and forum very much. I hope you guys can help me out in finding what would help fit me and my "needs." And again, I do apologize for my lack of knowledge in cameras...(Also typing this up at nearly 3AM, so this post may be quite messy) I just want to get started...
Throughout the years I've always enjoyed photography (mainly looking through photos throughout the internet...), but I've been stuck with nothing but point-and-shoot cameras that my parents hand me. Of which is mainly just used for taking pictures at family gatherings. But of recent(last summer), I became friends with a group of car enthusiasts (mainly 240SX owners) that have a shop and work on cars and throughout the time I've spent with them I've been able to experience another side of car culture. (Mainly stuck with friends who talk about exotic supercars, but don't know how to work on cars) And with this new crowd that I've been a part of, we've had photoshoots with friends' cars and often discussed ideas of future modifications and dreams of what modifications could be done to our cars.
But anyways, enough of that! With the photoshoots that I've had with my friends. I couldn't help but feel frustrated having nothing but a point-and-shoot Canon Powershot SX230 HS to use for such opportunities with cars. And here comes the request...
At this point...with my current job, I've been thinking that I'll finally be able to purchase many of my own things after a long time of parental control and one of the top things on my list would be a proper camera. Of course...I ended up purchasing a 1971 Toyota Crown as a project car first, but that won't hold me back from wanting a camera. Also...I unfortunately haven't really taken the time to do my research on cameras as well, because all I can think of is "DSLR." But I just can't get my head around the specific models and specs I need for my requirements.
With these photoshoots that my friends hold with their cars, I want to be able to take some higher quality photos as well as videos. Filming is another thing I lust for, but lack the decent equipment for any good quality. Moving shots, night time, and close ups are what I hope to work on with a new camera. I know that lenses are a big part of the types of shots I want, but I still need to learn my way through them. I would also like to take photographs of diecast models when I don't have actual cars to take photos of. And finally, I would like to be able to use this camera for some upcoming events I will be spectating in the next couple of months with drift and rally events here in New England that my friends and I plan on going to. I've had some "practice" with Gran Turismo 5's photomode (I know...it's not that realistic in terms of how photography works) and with my camera. Also, I recently got Photoshop CS6 which will be of practice as well.
The majority of my requests do involve automotive photography, but I know that I won't have as much luck of having many automotive opportunites around here due to the fact that Maine isn't exactly a car crazy state...
As a...taster. (Not sure if it's that necessary) I'll post up some pictures of the photoshoot that I had with my friends.
I make this request to the members of GTPlanet since I've been a member here for sometime and I enjoy the community and forum very much. I hope you guys can help me out in finding what would help fit me and my "needs." And again, I do apologize for my lack of knowledge in cameras...(Also typing this up at nearly 3AM, so this post may be quite messy) I just want to get started...