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Kryptix

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Been working on this for a few weeks now... May look simple (and it is really), but sourcing parts were quite tricky and finding what to use and so on was even trickier.

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Basically, it's mount to hold the camera still at the end of the pole. This allows you to push (or drive) the car whilst taking a photo. This produces pictures like these:

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I'm yet to receive my Manfrotto Magic Arm and Manfrotto Super Clamp which clamps to the end of the pole, and allows you to adjust the camera into any position/angle you want. Once this arrives (hopefully Tuesday) it'll be ready to test and I'll have some sample pictures for you.

The pole is 3m long, this is being cut at 2m so I have 2m pole and a 1m pole:
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This is at 10mm zoom, and I'm holding the camera near the end of the pole. I'll be able to go further back if needed:
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As you an see in the background, I have another two poles that are 1m each. This means I can adjust it on-the-go it to 1m long, 2m long or 3m long. I kept the 2m pole so we can extend to 3m long with only one join to keep it stiff:
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The suction mounts an also be adjusted on-the-go, and hold perfectly:
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It's quite 'bouncy' at 3m but hopefully the camera will weigh it down and it'll be more secure. You only have to push the car at a walking speed to get the above effect if you have a long enough shutter speed.

Obviously the 'rig' will be in the photo, which means you have to Photoshop it out -- annoying, but no-way around it. It's the same methods you see in magazine shoots.

I can't wait to try it out!
 
Looks good :thumbs: It'll be interesting to see the results.

I quite fancy one of these - wait 'til Matt Sayle sees the one in the link, it comes with a handlebar mount :lol:
 
They look alright, but only really any good for video I'd imagine -- you'll only be able to get a small bit of the car in frame so it's mainly meant for capturing wherever you're driving, I guess!
 
Kryptix said:
They look alright, but only really any good for video I'd imagine -- you'll only be able to get a small bit of the car in frame so it's mainly meant for capturing wherever you're driving, I guess!
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Yeah, probably only useful for certain types of shot. I'll be interested in how you get on with the magic arm, they look pretty useful,probably not as useful as the super clamp though, they come in handy for all sorts of things :D
 
Is the camera going on top of the bar? because if so you'll have to somehow clone in a new headlamp and front bumper :lol:
 
Looks as though that might be fun, might be better mounted to the roof though, be less hassle to clone out i think.

Hope your not going to use it on the road, just got a mental image of some poor motorcyclist getting chopped.
 
Aluminium poles are fairly easy to get from local tube stockists. You need something with a decent wall thickness otherwise the pole will flex, although this adds weight. The suction cups look like metal or glass cups which are good for flat surfaces but do not like curved surfaces much.
 
GFWilliams said:
Where did you get the poles from?

I wish I had a 10-20mm.... would make rig shots a lot easier...

George
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What about 20mm galv electrical conduit ?
Available from any electrical wholesaler.
 
Blue Eagle said:
Is the camera going on top of the bar? because if so you'll have to somehow clone in a new headlamp and front bumper :lol:
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do it underneath, cam upside down, then flip and clone image..

this is the way i've seen most do it, make it easier to clone i guess
 
nice
have been thinking about trying to make my own for a while as well
where did u pick up those suction things from?
(apologies if its as simple as b&q or wickes, havent actually gone to look for any bits as yet)
 
GFWilliams said:
Where did you get the poles from?

I wish I had a 10-20mm.... would make rig shots a lot easier...

George
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would make the cars look deformed due to perspective.

personally I see a lot of people trying to make rigs but their static composition still needs a lot of work whcih will transfer into their rig shots.

fair play to people trying to make a rig though
 
:clap: A great example of seeing an idea you like and running with it :thumbs:

I'm really looking forward to seeing what else you produce.
 
Excellent, looking forward to seeing more great shots :clap:
 
Sweet. I'm not sure i'd be able to let go of the camera though. Bit like hanging a mirror on the wall, worried the mounts are not gonna hold.
 
I assume it's not for public road use? Sure plod wouldn't be too impressed....

Great results though. I initially though it was a rig to attach to a lead car that would photograph a car traveling alongside - didn't realise you could fix it to anything. The shots of the Audi and the others look great. Would be great on a track car going like the clappers :)
 
what kind of shutter speeds are they at?

(hope your recovering from your op)

cheers
 
you PP out the rig.

And shutter speeds will be long depending on the speed at which you push.

On bumpy surfaces you sometimes need to push slower and drag the shutter more.
 
How are you finding the floor tile/glass suckers? Do they leave any marks? I'd also be worried about damage with them as a lot of cars I'd be doing would be fibreglass.
 
The Silvia had a fibreglass bonnet... No problems.
 
Shutter speeds mainly are 0.8" to 2" (normally 1.3").
 
sorry to bump an old thread but I was wondering if, Kryptix, you could share your setup on the camera for these shots?

I read in a post that you use 0.8" to 2" shutter speeds?

I was doing these but had to have 10 or 15 second speeds. How do you achieve the blur over such short speeds?

are you pushing the car reasonable fast over the short time?

thanks for the help, i did search but cant find many threads on the camera settings for rig shots :)
 
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