# Where to shoot cars **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 14, 2011, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-shoot-cars/214516 "2011-07-14T14:40:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![TsiTalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tsitalon/32/5012_2.png) [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-shoot-cars/214516/21 "2011-07-19T12:31:01Z")
> [@rccote](#): > > protip: > > get off auto > get a tri-pod > experiment in manual mode until you’re familiar with shutter speeds, ISO and f-stop. > > Your grain is coming from a high ISO. In order to shoot in lower light with a lower ISO you’re going to need a slower shutter speed/bigger aperture size (smaller f-stop #) which is going to get you blurry pictures unless you’ve got a tripod or much steadier hands. Thanks, good pointers. I had a tripod. ISO was definitely high and the shutter speed was way down, like the one was 10 seconds. the fstop was on the higher side also. I was not using easy mode(it shows). I am still learning and appreciate any/all advice. I was just out having fun and thought any input from you guys would be great. I have been doing some reading about camera settings etc, but I have a hard time remembering what settings to use in what scenarios. I should create a mini cheat sheet to keep with my camera till I get the hang of it. > [@Skurge](#): > > IMO, learn to use the camera, then worry about what is in the picture Fair enough. > [@FadetoBlack](#): > > I think people on this forum might take photography just a little too seriously. Some people have a “passion” for photography. It’s the same when someone hacks up a nice car and makes it “ricey” or mods “un-tastefully”. Most people with a “passion” for cars are going to hate on it. Same with photography. My photos are not particularly “tasteful” yet. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-shoot-cars/214516/22 "2011-07-19T12:38:35Z")
> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#): > > Am I the only one that came in here thinking someone wanted to unload some lead into some cars? I thought the same thing ---
**Author:** ![TsiTalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tsitalon/32/5012_2.png) [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-shoot-cars/214516/23 "2011-07-19T12:52:57Z")
> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#): > > Am I the only one that came in here thinking someone wanted to unload some lead into some cars? Sorry to disappoint everyone ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Skurge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skurge/32/7285_2.png) [@Skurge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skurge)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-shoot-cars/214516/24 "2011-07-19T13:16:04Z")
i wasn’t trying to be mean, but if you know just the basics, the backdrop doesn’t matter as much ---
**Author:** ![TsiTalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tsitalon/32/5012_2.png) [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-shoot-cars/214516/25 "2011-07-19T14:45:11Z")
> [@Skurge](#): > > i wasn’t trying to be mean, but if you know just the basics, the backdrop doesn’t matter as much I understand = not offended thanks yeamabu ill check out the falls area. ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2011, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-shoot-cars/214516/26 "2011-07-20T05:52:35Z")
Hell, take a drive by some of the factories with big silos and pipes and park in a parking lot there or infront of the fencing. Could make for another good picture. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-shoot-cars/214516.md?page=1)