AndyjcClod 389 Posted April 2, 2013 I thought it may be a good idea to start an "Action Shot" topic going as I have seen some great R/C action photos over the years, although I know from experience it aint easy taking action shots when you are out on your own with your Radio Controlled Cars! I have attached my first attempt below. I used an iphone with some software called "Fast camera" which takes photos automatically in quick succession. They are not the best quality but I don't think they are bad action shots for a first try 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted April 2, 2013 Nice thread - I'm firmly of the opinion action shots don't need to be 'best quality' as long as they look good Your first pic is great (other 3 none too shabby either) - plenty of movement and 'atmosphere' and superb for a phone pic Here's a couple of my personal faves; Complete cheat - reverse through puddle to stir up water then accelerate out Got lucky with the focusing More luck And a poser 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted April 2, 2013 wow - these are all some great pics. do you guys always need someone to drive and someone to snap pics? is there a solo way of getting decent action shots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyjcClod 389 Posted April 2, 2013 Great shots! Now you have made me want to get a lunch box again (I soooooo regret selling the one in my avatar picture!)! I love the pic of one landing and the blurred grass shot is awesome! Crawler looks great as well (I am working on one of those at the moment) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GregM 1109 Posted April 2, 2013 Action shots of my Sand Viper. @AndyjcClod: These pics were taken by the help of a friend who had a great DSLR camera. He took lots of shots, it was hard to catch a moving object on film. There's also a an article written by Stevo309 on how to improve R/C related photos: http://www.tamiya101.com/article_photo_tips.asp 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted April 2, 2013 wow - these are all some great pics. do you guys always need someone to drive and someone to snap pics? is there a solo way of getting decent action shots? I drive my own cars when taking pics so I know where the car's going Pistol transmitters make it dead easy if you got big enough hands to steer and accelerate This one was taken whilst laying in front of the car and driving it over a speed hump http://www.tamiyaclu...id=22963&id=169 I've only ever used really used D-SLRs for taking them and for fast moving shots I switch to maual focus and try and fire the camera when the car goes through the focus point Most of them are waste, but the odd few turn out ok - Those ones get uploaded Here's a shot of the setup for the Beetle pic - I wasn't available that day so they got a fat bloke to re-enact my part Pic by Jimbo 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted April 2, 2013 Another fave This one was taken on a pathway going around the local reservoir, with me standing on a entry slipway to get down low That also made panning easier as I wasn't laying down or on elbows 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atf300 28 Posted April 2, 2013 use a longer lens 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted April 2, 2013 And tyre glue! Excellent shot chap 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) My friend Jake was kind enough to take these for me. They aren't Tamiya so I hope it's ok. Sorry for the same pic twice. Was early when I posted this. Edited April 2, 2013 by Theibault 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted April 2, 2013 Cropping a pic makes a lot of difference too; 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30YrsL8r 97 Posted April 2, 2013 Carnage! I'm soooo tempted to build the NIB Pumpkin sitting behind me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JWeston 493 Posted April 2, 2013 I soon realised I needed a half decent camera for action shots and stills so I bought a Nikon and love it. This photo was taken on sport mode. I've got tons of action shots but will keep it at this one. (It's a Blitzer Beetle in there) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
super gripper 419 Posted April 2, 2013 Holiday Buggy 2010 action shots 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted April 3, 2013 The thing that bugs me with digital cameras is the pause between me pressing the button and them actually taking the picture. Still you can click away like mad and then delete all the rubbish. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCLXVI 3 Posted April 3, 2013 The thing that bugs me with digital cameras is the pause between me pressing the button and them actually taking the picture. Still you can click away like mad and then delete all the rubbish. A decent camera should have a two stage button and a really short delay when pushing just the last half stroke... Decide where you want to take the picture, half press the button on that area (the camera focuses and decides what shutter speed to use and all that) and when the car comes into frame, shoot...it also helps alot to try and "slide" the camera with the car so the moving car gets sharp and the static terrain goes blurry (or from the point of the camera, the static car is sharp and the moving terrain becomes blurry)... Let's see if this works: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted April 3, 2013 Holiday Buggy 2010 action shots you badly need an anti-roll bar mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
super gripper 419 Posted April 3, 2013 Percymon, something like that yes. The HB 2010 is a tad top heavy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeepnMike 150 Posted April 3, 2013 Percymon, something like that yes. The HB 2010 is a tad top heavy DB01 must be top heavy too. I have plenty of pics of mine with the same pose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted April 3, 2013 Great thread, brilliant photos and some top humour! I better get outside and join in the fun, camera, action and share! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted April 7, 2013 Found a couple more I quite like Sticking with the 'it doesn't need to be a great picture' excuse Action, just not fast action 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted April 7, 2013 And every now and then, it's necessary to cheat, although this only really works on 4WD cars without a centre diff Post-photoshop What was removed Where it went 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWINSET 1793 Posted April 7, 2013 Couple more Clods in gravy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TA-Mark 195 Posted April 7, 2013 Some of my favourites... All photos taken by my wife. Fox throwing a big roost: Almost the Grasshopper in boxart pose: Grasshopper working hard: Baja 5B on power opposite lock (she's game to lay down in front of this and snap photos): HPI's optional hovercraft upgrade: 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted April 7, 2013 Where it went is that a hammer? ok... i guess to drive the post into the ... mud. reminds me of: "there's some lovely filth down here!" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites