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The Ultimate Car Rig Photography Thread!
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Only just noticed this thread and i am very impressed with all these rigs and results.
You've come a long way Sammy and your photos look amazing
I'm looking into getting my first car soon so i'd love to give this a try, it looks so much fun but challening.
You've come a long way Sammy and your photos look amazing
I'm looking into getting my first car soon so i'd love to give this a try, it looks so much fun but challening.
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^ THOSE RIMS!!!! 
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Got my first ever car last weekend after passing my test in march
All i need to do now is get all the bits together for the rig.
One Question: Do the suction clamps from B&Q (the clamps mentioned in the first post) leave any marks on the paint work at all?
All i need to do now is get all the bits together for the rig.
One Question: Do the suction clamps from B&Q (the clamps mentioned in the first post) leave any marks on the paint work at all?
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I only used them on my own car as I wouldn't risk it on anyone elses. They didn't leave any marks on mine but the plastic "sucker" is quite a hard plastic compared to the pro version and it wasn't long before i upgraded. Its good as a starter though for you to find out if you want to invest in the proper gear.
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Long time since i posted in here
my recent rig shots
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Fiesta ST by Mike-Hamilton Photography, on Flickr
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Ford Racing Puma by Mike-Hamilton Photography, on Flickr
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FRP Rig Shot by Mike-Hamilton Photography, on Flickr
my recent rig shots
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Fiesta ST by Mike-Hamilton Photography, on Flickr
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Ford Racing Puma by Mike-Hamilton Photography, on Flickr
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FRP Rig Shot by Mike-Hamilton Photography, on Flickr
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Is this pipe any good before I buy it?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/labgear-29924lab-3m-aerial-mast/32094
http://www.screwfix.com/p/labgear-29924lab-3m-aerial-mast/32094
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Amazing stuff its not often you see unusual photography but this is great , I am slightly disturbed by the idea of sticking my 5D3 on a pole on the bonnet of my Yeti but very tempted !
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I will only be using it on my own car so sounds like its worth a try for £9.99 and see what happens. Thanks for the info Sammy and hopefully soon i'll have some results to show.
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And so it starts! Saw that WEX Photographic have the F1000 cups back in stock so just ordered two! Even googled a promo code for them for free delivery: WFD0514
So! Next! I have a manfrotto magic arm here already so the pole? Best thing to get?
These: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MXS1.html
or are they gonna be too heavy??
So! Next! I have a manfrotto magic arm here already so the pole? Best thing to get?
These: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MXS1.html
or are they gonna be too heavy??
That'll flex too much, I bought aluminium in the same size but couldn't use it.
Try here - http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/Aluminium-Round_Tube/c120_131/index.html
Try here - http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/Aluminium-Round_Tube/c120_131/index.html
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Why couldn't you use it??
That link, so much choice and it goes way over my head! Which do I need?!!!!
...it was flexing far too much. I think this is the one I will go for, if I ever get around to it... (41.25mm x 3.25mm)
http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk...8</sub></small>_in_x_10_swg/product_info.html
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Argh!!
Ordered 2 Manfrotto suction cups off WEX Photographic. Online it said they were both in stock. Today I get an email saying they're dispatching one only as they only have one in stock even though at time of order it said both in stock! Just rang them up and they said that the system will say they're in stock if there's just one in stock so you could be ordering 5 of something and it'll happily let you buy and take your money even though they don't have the stock to fulfil your order.
So now I'm having to wait for the 2nd to come back into stock and they can't give me a date!
What poor service so now I'm hold and can't do anything else as without a pair of cups I'm stuck
ARGH!
Ordered 2 Manfrotto suction cups off WEX Photographic. Online it said they were both in stock. Today I get an email saying they're dispatching one only as they only have one in stock even though at time of order it said both in stock! Just rang them up and they said that the system will say they're in stock if there's just one in stock so you could be ordering 5 of something and it'll happily let you buy and take your money even though they don't have the stock to fulfil your order.
So now I'm having to wait for the 2nd to come back into stock and they can't give me a date!
What poor service so now I'm hold and can't do anything else as without a pair of cups I'm stuck
ARGH!
Try GGR Glass for Woods cups, they're on here and can advise which one to go for - http://www.ggrglass.co.uk/suction-mounts/
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So still waiting for my 2nd suction cup to arrive. Contacted WEX today and they said it's still on back order GRR!!
Still, on the plus side as soon as it turns up then I'm good to go testing my hybrid carbon fibre extendible pole! Decided I didn't fancy aluminium as A) the weight concerned me and B) I was worried about if a clamp gave way and it crashed into someone's car so I had a chat with a friend who makes carbon fibre poles and got him to make me an extendible pole:
Pole spec is:
3 section pole - All are 1.5 metres long
Hybrid carbon for maximum strength and minimum flex
Locking clamps on all sections
Tight tolerance connections
3 section extendible pole. All are 1.5 metres so compact for transporting about:
Hybrid carbon fibre pole! by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
Note the green band, that's there to show you when to stop extending!
Clamps lock the pole in tight once extended:
Hybrid carbon fibre pole! by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
Designed to tight tolerances so the gap between poles and clamps is minimal to stop flexing of poles due to movement
Hybrid carbon fibre pole! by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
Top pole also has a clamp on it for add on's at a later stage such as another pole, light bracket etc
Hybrid carbon fibre pole! by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
Still, on the plus side as soon as it turns up then I'm good to go testing my hybrid carbon fibre extendible pole! Decided I didn't fancy aluminium as A) the weight concerned me and B) I was worried about if a clamp gave way and it crashed into someone's car so I had a chat with a friend who makes carbon fibre poles and got him to make me an extendible pole:
Pole spec is:
3 section pole - All are 1.5 metres long
Hybrid carbon for maximum strength and minimum flex
Locking clamps on all sections
Tight tolerance connections
3 section extendible pole. All are 1.5 metres so compact for transporting about:
Hybrid carbon fibre pole! by Pentax Gareth, on FlickrNote the green band, that's there to show you when to stop extending!
Clamps lock the pole in tight once extended:
Hybrid carbon fibre pole! by Pentax Gareth, on FlickrDesigned to tight tolerances so the gap between poles and clamps is minimal to stop flexing of poles due to movement
Hybrid carbon fibre pole! by Pentax Gareth, on FlickrTop pole also has a clamp on it for add on's at a later stage such as another pole, light bracket etc
Hybrid carbon fibre pole! by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
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As long as it passes the flex tests then these will be put into production
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I'd certainly be interested after seeing the set up GarethAs long as it passes the flex tests then these will be put into production
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Will let you know how it fairs, just weighed it - exactly one kilogram! Less than my camera!
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That pole looks great, any idea on cost?
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Info on cost would be great, especially of it's significantly less than CCR, looking to change my boom soon.
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Sorry took a while! They'll be £199 and that includes vat and delivery so slightly cheaper than CCR!
My second F1000 cup arrived today and I bought my super clamps so I'm all good to go now!
My second F1000 cup arrived today and I bought my super clamps so I'm all good to go now!
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I'll be very interested then, especially if I could have a 4th section.
That's excellent. It looks like a great solution and saves a lot of faffing.
How did the flex test go?
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Ok! My first car rig images! I found it rather scary setting it all up and putting it on a car!
A few with the rig on the car:
Camera is about 3 inches off the ground here!
IMAG0842 by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
On the back window
IMAG0840 by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
Rig on car with it moving
IMGP0121 by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
With the rig removed:
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Golf car rig! by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
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Golf II by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
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Golf III by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
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Golf IV by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
I think I'm most happiest with the 2nd image and I know I need to work on my angles.
The pole itself was rather firm but it did bounce a little which dies down when the clutch was depressed so the car was rolling. The car is my mates 2.8 VR5 which is a retro fit but it doesn't like going slow so can be lumpty at less than 5 mph, floor it though and it's a different kettle of fish! I'm unsure for this reason it was a fair test but I got a fair amount of keepers. Going to ask my mate if a bracket can be added to the pole to provide more strength
A few with the rig on the car:
Camera is about 3 inches off the ground here!
IMAG0842 by Pentax Gareth, on FlickrOn the back window
IMAG0840 by Pentax Gareth, on FlickrRig on car with it moving
IMGP0121 by Pentax Gareth, on FlickrWith the rig removed:
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Golf car rig! by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr2.
Golf II by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr3.
Golf III by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr4.
Golf IV by Pentax Gareth, on FlickrI think I'm most happiest with the 2nd image and I know I need to work on my angles.
The pole itself was rather firm but it did bounce a little which dies down when the clutch was depressed so the car was rolling. The car is my mates 2.8 VR5 which is a retro fit but it doesn't like going slow so can be lumpty at less than 5 mph, floor it though and it's a different kettle of fish! I'm unsure for this reason it was a fair test but I got a fair amount of keepers. Going to ask my mate if a bracket can be added to the pole to provide more strength
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Looks good for a first set. You need more length on it though ideally. Rig shots should be done with the engine off if possible.
I know the cheaper CCR boom uses a triangulated tension wire to reduce bounce.
I know the cheaper CCR boom uses a triangulated tension wire to reduce bounce.
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Yeah, I've mentioned that to him so we'll see about adding a tension wire. Also if the car was pushed then that would minimise the initial bounce but I think the hit was about 1 in 5!
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Golf VR5 Car Rig by Pentax Gareth, on Flickr
Need a new victim, I mean car to shoot now to build a portfolio!
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Golf VR5 Car Rig by Pentax Gareth, on FlickrNeed a new victim, I mean car to shoot now to build a portfolio!
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Still interested in a boom if you need someone to test or buy etc, as I want to upgrade mine from the ali I currently use.
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I've gone back to my mate who's thinking up a bracket where a wire could pass through as to strengthen it a bit. You can buy one now if you like, that's no issue or you may want to hang on so we can see about trying to reduce the bounce. I may be over critical with the bounce as it settled down after a while, does everyone elses do that or are your like crazy rock solid ?
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I'd be willing to help with testing etc, weight testing, amount of flex and the like. Or I can wait for you to figure it all out. Hard to comment on amount of flex without using it myself.