Review: Ferrari Set

TheEvo · Post by **TheEvo** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 11:39 am

2 things..

1: That is so nice - i got the lambo-set but i think i'll have to buy the ferrari set too!

2:What is that camera? That issome great pics.. Well.. I gotta get some that camera too.. Ohh damn..

/Evo

hue35 · Post by **hue35** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 12:09 pm

TheEvo wrote:2:What is that camera? That issome great pics.. Well.. I gotta get some that camera too..

It's not about the camera as much as it's about the guy behind it. Miva definitely knows how to use a camera. I'm sure he's using a nice camera, but his pics look great because he knows how to set up a shot.

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 3:22 pm

hue35 wrote:
TheEvo wrote:2:What is that camera? That issome great pics.. Well.. I gotta get some that camera too..
It's not about the camera as much as it's about the guy behind it. Miva definitely knows how to use a camera. I'm sure he's using a nice camera, but his pics look great because he knows how to set up a shot.

True dat.

If you ask me, it's all about the lighting. Digital cameras are really sensitive to lighting...and I'm afraid that's why I can't take good pics.

You guys mentioned dthe material of the chassis, I notice that too, and wondered if it is a composite. I doubt there's metal in there. Most hobby level RCs use fiberglass or similar fiberous material, to reinforce the plastic. The expensive ones use graphite. Considering the price of a bit, I doubt it's graphite...I'm still wondering if it is even a composite.

Great review BTW, miva.

TheEvo · Post by **TheEvo** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 5:29 pm

hue35 wrote:
TheEvo wrote:2:What is that camera? That issome great pics.. Well.. I gotta get some that camera too..
It's not about the camera as much as it's about the guy behind it. Miva definitely knows how to use a camera. I'm sure he's using a nice camera, but his pics look great because he knows how to set up a shot.

I know that light is important, but when i look at the knuckles in miva's pics, i dont think its a camera that everyone has.
/Evo

Miva · Post by **Miva** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 5:44 pm

Hi!

@DarkTari - How could you resist not to open?!

@Hue35 - I work in Sales and studied Economy and Marketing. I'm just using pictures to make up for black holes in my english

@TheEvo - Camera is Olympus 5050Z

Taking good pictures is difficult in our mini hobby. Closeups, difficult light conditions makes cars on photos worse than in reality.

As crazydave said: "it's all about the lighting", so first advice; use one type of light (same or close temperature). I took Ferrari pictures wit 3 types of lihgt and couldn't set white balance properly. This picture was taken using Logitech Quick Cam and table lamp - colors are more natural.

After taking a photo you can improve it on the computer. For example clean up the noise

As as example i used Hiroto34 image, i hope it wont be angry at me

Before

After

For cleaning pictures i use NeatImage, free version which you can download here: http://www.neatimage.com/download.html
Result above isn't perfect because you have to set up software with your camera.

I wish all of us only good pictures

Miva

Miva · Post by **Miva** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 12:03 pm

Review is done

Miva

Post by **CaboWabo** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 12:06 pm

damn Miva - I just can't say enough of how impressed I am over your review.
very detailed, great information, even better pics.

thanks heaps pimp!

Finks · Post by **Finks** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 1:28 pm

OK ummmmm WOW! That is one impressive review, start to finish. I doubt you would find a more comlete review on that set from a marketing meeting.

Now the only problem is you have set the bar very very high. First w/ your bad ass mod and now this review. If I could be so bold to ask, would it be possible for you to make a guide to the process of one of your next mods? Cabo, you gotta get this boy Hustlin' for the Pimps how to page mang.

Post by **CaboWabo** » Sun Jan 11, 2004 11:03 am

Finks wrote:Cabo, you gotta get this boy Hustlin' for the Pimps how to page mang.

you ain't kiddin brotha...
we'll wait and see what other killer material Miva produces - I'm sure it'll find it's way to a top seat

Miva · Post by **Miva** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:50 am

Finks wrote:If I could be so bold to ask, would it be possible for you to make a guide to the process of one of your next mods?

I will start modyfying Testarossa soon. I can share my work with You,
but I don't know is there more people interested in.

Cheers
Miva

Finks · Post by **Finks** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 11:21 am

I will start modyfying Testarossa soon. I can share my work with You,
but I don't know is there more people interested in.

I can't be the only one that would love to see his convergance in detail.

Post by **CaboWabo** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 2:36 pm

of course not - all us pimps would like to see it - just like all the others...
snap some of them pretty pics!