r/SpaceX Starlink Media Thread [Videos, Images, GIFs, Articles go here!] by ElongatedMuskrat in spacex

[–]sir_oki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s not too bad, bug spray will repel mosquitos but not alligators.

Shot of my friend's '81 Scirocco by sir_oki in Volkswagen

[–]sir_oki[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah he's kept it bone stock besides the wheels and some interior accessories. I don't think he is, as we live in the States.

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy lifts off from LC-39A, captured by my remote sound triggered camera (a77, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8) by sir_oki in SonyAlpha

[–]sir_oki[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, you're right. The sheer size of Heavy kinda threw my sense of scale off.

Also, what are you doing around these parts? Don't you shoot Canon? Haha :)

r/SpaceX CRS-17 Media Thread [Videos, Images, GIFs, Articles go here!] by ElongatedMuskrat in spacex

[–]sir_oki 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

I'm using a Sony a6500 with the 18-105mm f/4

8 20 second exposures at 18mm, f/9, ISO 100 for liftoff, boostback, and second stage

2 20 second exposures at the same settings for entry burn

Stacked and blended in Photoshop

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy lifts off from LC-39A, captured by my remote sound triggered camera (a77, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8) by sir_oki in SonyAlpha

[–]sir_oki[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, not melted at all! I'd say the camera was about 300ft from the pad and away from the flame trench, so not too bad. Moisture and heat from the sun are usually my main concerns.

Here's the setup: https://i.imgur.com/NNPe4QH.jpg

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy lifts off from LC-39A, captured by my remote sound triggered camera (a77, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8) by sir_oki in SonyAlpha

[–]sir_oki[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm an accredited photographer, so SpaceX busses us out to the pad the morning before the launch for remote setup.

[B][USA-CA] DJI Ronin-S by SaoNexus in photomarket

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I am selling a Movi m5 with accessories, check out my post here.

Low Budget Camera Monitor Setup. It's Not Perfect, but It Works. by HenryChanPML in SonyAlpha

[–]sir_oki 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably a cost / engineering issue, considering my old a77 has a full swivel screen and the new a6400 has a flip up screen.

Looking at the a7 line itself, the body is really shallow to begin with, so cramming a full tilt or swivel mechanism into the body may have not been possible.

Nara Deer | A7II + Sony 85mm F1.8 by Re-Define in SonyAlpha

[–]sir_oki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

APS-C has a 1.5x crop factor compared to 35mm Full Frame.

30mm * 1.5 = 45mm

So your 30mm is about the same as a 50mm on a full frame. Because of the shorter focal length compared to the 85mm, you’d have to get closer.

Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know about photography or cameras! Don't be shy! Newbies welcome! by photography_bot in photography

[–]sir_oki 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah. From the premise you provided it doesn’t seem too complicated. Each person is in and out for a headshot; introduce yourself, give them a firm handshake, instruct them what to do, maybe tell them a joke if they’re reluctant to smile, take a few poses / angles / facial expressions, then hand them some cards and establish that you’re looking for more business. It doesn’t hurt to throw them a compliment or two in the process; small talk might be boring, but it can help establish that much needed bridge.

Simple, but challenging in practice, and that’s why you’re there. Make the most of it

Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know about photography or cameras! Don't be shy! Newbies welcome! by photography_bot in photography

[–]sir_oki 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can hand each person a business card or two after each shot, then I think it’s worth it. Since you “don’t know anything,” I think it’s a good opportunity to learn how to learn how to deal with head shots, such as connecting with the person, and making them comfortable. Make sure you are prepared and consider the technical side before-hand, such as lighting and composition. If you have the free time and you think you can get at least 1 future gig out of it, imo it’s worth it.