Need new headlights - H4, or standard sealed beam?
01-15-2006, 01:28 PM
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What settings did you have your camera on to take these pics? I tried taking some night shots w/ my digicam and they came out SUPER dark. Any hints for a photo-noob?
What settings did you have your camera on to take these pics? I tried taking some night shots w/ my digicam and they came out SUPER dark. Any hints for a photo-noob?
01-15-2006, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Dilberto
Where can I source a pair of those cool, vintage concave-lensed Cibie H4s?
01-16-2006, 06:33 PM
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Photos are good but unfortunately are next to useless unless the same exposure settings were used....
For good images one should use a tripod, failing that the roof of your car in a bean-bag or something, then use the timer function to trip the shutter so as to not impart vibration during the exposure.
If your camera has a manual mode use that, go for a moderate "f" ratio (to preserve depth of field) and experiment with the exposure times... remember the ISO and zoom levels must remain constant (changing zoom will often change "f-ratio" as well.
Also be carefull not to "Post-process" your images, i.e. auto contrast or auto level as this will screw up the perceived brightness...
so many variables, that's why I don't trust photos on manufactures websites... they can make it show whatever they want!
Jason.
For good images one should use a tripod, failing that the roof of your car in a bean-bag or something, then use the timer function to trip the shutter so as to not impart vibration during the exposure.
If your camera has a manual mode use that, go for a moderate "f" ratio (to preserve depth of field) and experiment with the exposure times... remember the ISO and zoom levels must remain constant (changing zoom will often change "f-ratio" as well.
Also be carefull not to "Post-process" your images, i.e. auto contrast or auto level as this will screw up the perceived brightness...
so many variables, that's why I don't trust photos on manufactures websites... they can make it show whatever they want!
Jason.
01-16-2006, 11:40 PM
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I also vote for the Cibie E-codes. Do the relay kit for the lights, this makes the largest difference in lumen output! I used a Painless Wiring kit I had bought previously from Summit Racing: Painless Wiring part number PRF-30815. $77.88 is a good deal and Painless makes good quality components.
I also run the 90/100W Phillips Narva bulbs I got from Iceshark. Best mod for the $$
I also run the 90/100W Phillips Narva bulbs I got from Iceshark. Best mod for the $$
