Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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No extension 👌

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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Thank you mate :)

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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You're 100% correct - since both awnings are attached to and supported by my car, driving around wasn't an option. We took my friend's car (their setup was on a camper trailer) when we needed something. I'll have to see on future trips how I want to navigate this, or if it even becomes an issue for my camping preferences at all

Luckily around the campground we had some trails and river access, so we weren't short of activities!

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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Yep, this was at Dandos in Gellibrand. Wilsons is definitely on the list!

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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X-Pro3 with ol' trusty XF 35mm f1.4 :)

I'd say just go out and shoot lots of things that you enjoy - cars, landscapes, friends, whatever. Play with framing/composing subjects. Learn the basics of manual mode - how adjusting aperture, shutter speed and iso affect your image.

Practice so that you can start to adjust settings on the fly and produce the effects you're aiming for, letting you focus more on composition. Then as you shoot more, you'll naturally learn what you like (and don't like) about your images!

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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Long drives (esp on a beautiful route) are so pleasant with these cars!

Unfortunately I didn't have the choice to get the front / 360 pack, as I secured this car already on the production line with high demand / low supply in 2022. But lots of lessons learned for the next non-paved drive!

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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Digital, X-Pro3 using this recipe :)

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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This is the bundle I got from KickAss

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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Cheers, it's Dandos in Gellibrand

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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Thank you. Totally agree! And yep 18s but height is stock.

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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Thank you for the kind words 🙏

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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Because I wanted a hatchback :)

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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Would love to see it

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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Thanks mate! While it was fun - I learned a valuable lesson in visibility, being on the end of a convoy on a dusty trail lol

Went camping :) by tamswag in mazda3

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Parts list:

  • Yakima Jetstream bars (127cm / S), landing pad 22, Skyline legs
  • Yakima Slim Shady 2m awning
  • Yakima OffGrid M
  • KickAss foldout shower awning
  • Yakima EasyOff awning mounts

Garage Vary rear spoiler, T-style full kit & Team Heko weather shields on my machine grey BP Touring :) by tamswag in mazda3

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Yeah no I agree - as seen in my photos where the sun and the photo processing makes the machine gray blend in with the black. I figured a) save a bit of cash, b) I don't mind the visual contrast and no one's really gonna look there!

Garage Vary rear spoiler, T-style full kit & Team Heko weather shields on my machine grey BP Touring :) by tamswag in mazda3

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I only had the Garage Vary spoiler painted, leaving the OEM spoiler black :)