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  1. I shoot also, we've been trying to get together to shoot for sometime now. I have an organization that wants me to setup a shoot with industrial feel to it. With the mix the subject matter and the setting it will be an awesome shoot.
  2. Its funny you say that Andrew, because I've talked with 8 different people who have called me this week? I was just informed also that the number on my banner here is wrong, so I will be looking into that.
  3. I cant shoot without a grip. Ive shot gripped for 10 years now, and there is no other way!

     

    You can. Conditions change, and that knowing your camera. Learn it, and work it. When I shoot cheer across 4 different halls none of them are lit the same. So as I race from hall to hall catching teams I have to change setting on the fly. And out door there shouldnt be a whole lot your changing.

     

    What mode are you shooting in?

     

    You know a polarizer will only give you the blue sky you want whens it 90 degrees to the sun. You need to learn fill flash and exposure compensation, and you can have blue skys every shot. (That would be more pit work, not launch shots) Stop by the shop one evening and I could go on for hours about what you need to know.

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    - At least 1 maybe 2 memory cards (plan on shooting in RAW and JPG)

     

    - Neck/shoulder strap

     

    - Batteries, or more imporantly what ones to stay away from

     

    - Gear bag (I was actually thinking of making one out of a carry on bag and gun case foam)

     

    - Polarizers, what do I even look for with these.

     

    You dont need to look like you know what youre doing. You NEED to know what youre doing.

     

    What do you plan on shooting? During the weekends I shoot Cheer I shoot upward to 5000 photos. I use a 32 gig card, and have a 16 as a back up. No need to shoot raw. Large jpeg only. Get it right in camera. Take test shots before hand. Both cards are Delkin Devices bought from Midwest. Half the cost, same performance.

     

    Straps are opinion based. Thats all personal preference. When I carry, I have it around my neck. When I shoot I dont. Its the standard canon strap. Does just fine.

     

    Batteries, stay with canon or use energizers. I charge 4 batteries for a weekend. And 3000 photos averaged in a day, I could still shoot the next day on my first 2. I use a grip. Put a grip on it. (It will help make you look like you know what youre doing)

     

    Gear Bags up to you again. All personal preference. I have 6k worth of gear in a Targus Laptop backpack. Work for me the way I need it to.

     

    Polarizers are expensive. If you buy cheap you'll get cheap results in comparison.

  5. Thanks Tim, he's the man for sure. Runs a tight ship.

     

    Scott, you and your dad will be hard pressed to find the kind of pricing he got on his truck. (He should probably park that thing inside too)

     

    Next project that Tony and I are working on (the guy I hired to finish your dads truck) is a 69 Camaro. $6500 plus parts and paint.

  6. Do not by a Canon 50MM 1.8. Slowest focusing lens canon has. I guess if your taking photos of cars in pits and trying to be artistic about it, it will be fine for you. But if your trying to get any shots of people moving around while in the pit, good luck with that. You'd need to step it up to the 1.4
  7. Stewart Auto Group in Pataskala, is looking for a full time mechanic. Mechanic will cover 2 lifts. Pay is dependent on knowledge, and experience.

     

    Must have own tools.

     

     

    From my experience with Stewart as a customer, I can say their shop is always full, and the techs are always busy.

     

    I will get an updated email address, but for the time being resumes can be forwarded to me at cliffordautomotive@gmail.com I can deliver when I pick up or take a car.

  8. They try to buy all the competitors so they can control the prices.

     

     

    They dont try, they DO.

     

    I worked for Keystone from its introduction in Columbus right up to the merger with LKQ. I actually really enjoyed my stay there. But I was in the office corporate world for the later part of my years there.

  9. Hi Guys,

     

    Currently I am working evening until summer. I stay home with my 12 week old baby during the day.

     

    Anthony noted I hadn't been on in awhile and passed along the message via text.

     

    I can do anything you need if you haven't taken care of this yet. And if anyone else needs to get a hold of me the best way is to contact me directly at 614.806.4497

     

    During the day Im chasing a toddler and feeding bottles to a baby, so be sure to leave a message, and I'll get back to you asap.

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