BMW 1M  |  Spotted in Hong Kong, China

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BMW 1M spotted in Hong Kong, China

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  • Location
    Hong Kong, China
  • Description
    Nicely turned out 1M on the backstreets. Complete with Mobile-suit Gundam stickers... Oppan Gundam Style!
  • Spotted by
    RupertProcter
  • Date spotted
    11/23/12
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Comments (11 total)
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It's sad that the most liked 1M only has 25 likes
Posted:  05/04/2014 14:10:03
 
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Was watching the top gear episode about this car! Good car I think, one parked besides our house
Posted:  12/10/2012 10:46:04
 
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Lamboshane covered most of the keys to decent low-light or night photos perfectly! I always use higher ISO as a last resort, but if there's nothing handy to rest your camera on this may be your only option. Still, many modern sensors are excellent at dealing with high ISO, so that may not be a problem.

The 50mm with it's f/1.8 aperture is excellent in low light.
Posted:  11/25/2012 22:46:07
 
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Ya, thanks
I have a Nikon S9300, really good for a point and shoot
Posted:  11/25/2012 13:55:23
 
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RupertProcter



I have issues with certain night shots, How do you get such great shots?
Posted:  11/24/2012 17:19:43
 
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I use a 200mm F/2.8 for many of my 'stock' looking shots. i.e this kind of thing...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48817379@N03/8192946918/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48817379@N03/8110980250/in/photostream/

And a wide-angle (anything between 18-55mm) for panning and random street shots...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48817379@N03/8211940549/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48817379@N03/8115001201/in/photostream/

If you have the 18-55mm I would stick with that, DEFINITELY add a 50mm f/1.8 to your bag and get a min. 200mm lens at the widest aperture you can afford (problem is they are very expensive). I love my 200mm f/2.8 which I got 2nd hand for just shy of USD400, which is a bargain. Remember that with expensive glass, it's always going to hold it's value, so an expensive L-series lens you buy now you will be able to sell a long way down the line without losing too much. Considering inflation, it's almost a better investment than putting money in the bank!

Always keep in mind that good gear won't make anyone a good photographer. It's almost better to limit yourself in terms of lenses whilst learning about the technical side of things. During this time you'll find out exactly the kind of lens you need and save lots of cash! :)
Posted:  11/23/2012 23:41:24
 
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@andrewo.

Thanks for the kind words! Tell me a bit about the kinds of subjects (cars I guess) and conditions/areas you expect to be shooting in. This will give me a good idea about what kind of lenses may suit you best. There's a tonne of info out there on the internet too. I'm by no means a professional photog. so while I might have a few suggestions related to our specialised subject, there are people out there with infinite amounts of knowledge.

btw, I took this on the standard kit 18-55mm Nikon lens.
Posted:  11/23/2012 23:24:05
 
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Fortunately Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world, which makes it a perfect place for photography after dark. Some of the back-streets look really run down and dodgy, but that's only really a visual thing. People here are very passive and never even look twice at someone with an expensive camera around their neck. I'm very fortunate and appreciative of that fact.
Posted:  11/23/2012 23:21:07
 
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lol.

but i love the added excitement and thrill of car spotting in the ghettos. adds a sense of danger and rush to it.
Posted:  11/23/2012 23:05:37
 
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Thanks! I had to stand in the road for this one and traffic was bad so I didn't have long. Also, the area's a little dodgy and I didn't really want to be taking shots of some ganster's motor. Not suggesting the owner is, but you never know.
Posted:  11/23/2012 23:00:41
 
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lol @ description.

Great spot!!!!!
awesome shot too!!!!!
Posted:  11/23/2012 22:58:38
 
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