A Few Pictures From My Night Ride
11-09-06, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
Try strapping the Ultrapod to the seat post to get the camera higher.
This is how I mounted it on the T5000 as I didn't want to strap it to the paint.
This is how I mounted it on the T5000 as I didn't want to strap it to the paint.
A fellow who did the Boston Brevets fixed is quite the photo nut. He posted this to an email list last week:
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They also make a Ultraclamp. Check it out.
https://www.pedcopods.com/specsulc.htm
By the way, great pics. I just started to ride at night also and love it. I just got a JetLites HID and it lights up the world.
https://www.pedcopods.com/specsulc.htm
By the way, great pics. I just started to ride at night also and love it. I just got a JetLites HID and it lights up the world.
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This has been a very enjoyable thread. Thanks so much ViperZ! Like RoadToad, I'm totally steeling your pics for my desktop.
The other shots you took of the hiking and such, you didn't take those on your Canon SD400 did you? I've got an SD630 and was amazed at your night shots and hope I can pull some close results when I try it.
The other shots you took of the hiking and such, you didn't take those on your Canon SD400 did you? I've got an SD630 and was amazed at your night shots and hope I can pull some close results when I try it.
11-09-06, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DocRay
Well, I'd hate to perpetuate the stereotype that Saskatoonies don't have a sense of humor. Relax there eh, have a wheat beer or two.
Here's some real data, not just "assumed" BS.
The point was, that LEDs are lighter, cheaper, last longer, and provide enough light for most applications. I use two knogs, I've seen people use four, with two on the forks.
I would not use a HID on public roads, only trails, because they are bright enough to really blind oncoming traffic at night, especially on rural roads where there is no street lighting and driver's eyes are tuned to the lower light. There is already legislation in Ontario coming to parliament to ban these lights for public roads. I don't even like them on trails, because it is blinding to other riders, a real selfish attitude.
But then again, the chance of seeing another human in Sask in a one hour ride is pretty low.
Here's some real data, not just "assumed" BS.
The point was, that LEDs are lighter, cheaper, last longer, and provide enough light for most applications. I use two knogs, I've seen people use four, with two on the forks.
I would not use a HID on public roads, only trails, because they are bright enough to really blind oncoming traffic at night, especially on rural roads where there is no street lighting and driver's eyes are tuned to the lower light. There is already legislation in Ontario coming to parliament to ban these lights for public roads. I don't even like them on trails, because it is blinding to other riders, a real selfish attitude.
But then again, the chance of seeing another human in Sask in a one hour ride is pretty low.
Originally Posted by Right from your link @ Cyclingnews
They're small, inconspicuous, and weigh next to nothing. I'm attracted to these features but I'm fully aware that LEDs are no substitute for serious lighting power. If you want to illuminate the road you will need some serious wattage, which means some serious batteries.
No, I don't have a sense of humor when it comes to your comments directed at me. You have been abrasive and very condescending in all your previous posts towards me around the forums, how is this any different? As such, what I find humorous is how often you are proved wrong by others on the forums. If I'm wrong about your intentions, I'll be the bigger man and say I'm sorry, however I don't think I am.
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11-09-06, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by STW
This has been a very enjoyable thread. Thanks so much ViperZ! Like RoadToad, I'm totally steeling your pics for my desktop.
The other shots you took of the hiking and such, you didn't take those on your Canon SD400 did you? I've got an SD630 and was amazed at your night shots and hope I can pull some close results when I try it.
The other shots you took of the hiking and such, you didn't take those on your Canon SD400 did you? I've got an SD630 and was amazed at your night shots and hope I can pull some close results when I try it.
I have a few cameras, however 2 of them are with the SD400. It takes pictures as good as any of my other cameras. In the end it's not the camera, rather the person behind it.
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LoL !
Kudos on your day-time pictures......some are quite interesting,
although I feel that unless you have a 3.5 Megapixel camera, of good quality
(which I do not .....I only got my camera for FREE as a gift) I feel there's this
BLURRY aspect to digital photos that I hate, unlike regular camera's that need
photo development,and can later be scanned. Perhaps Photoshop can fix that,
quite a bit .....each photo you presented, seems to have that blur...which Ifind
annoying. The color balance seems top notch, as is the case with all digital cameras
that I've seen.
LoL !
Kudos on your day-time pictures......some are quite interesting,although I feel that unless you have a 3.5 Megapixel camera, of good quality
(which I do not .....I only got my camera for FREE as a gift) I feel there's this
BLURRY aspect to digital photos that I hate, unlike regular camera's that need
photo development,and can later be scanned. Perhaps Photoshop can fix that,
quite a bit .....each photo you presented, seems to have that blur...which Ifind
annoying. The color balance seems top notch, as is the case with all digital cameras
that I've seen.
11-09-06, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by kevmetric
ViperZ-
LoL ! Kudos on your day-time pictures......some are quite interesting,
although I feel that unless you have a 3.5 Megapixel camera, of good quality
(which I do not .....I only got my camera for FREE as a gift) I feel there's this
BLURRY aspect to digital photos that I hate, unlike regular camera's that need
photo development,and can later be scanned. Perhaps Photoshop can fix that,
quite a bit .....each photo you presented, seems to have that blur...which Ifind
annoying. The color balance seems top notch, as is the case with all digital cameras
that I've seen.
LoL !
Kudos on your day-time pictures......some are quite interesting,although I feel that unless you have a 3.5 Megapixel camera, of good quality
(which I do not .....I only got my camera for FREE as a gift) I feel there's this
BLURRY aspect to digital photos that I hate, unlike regular camera's that need
photo development,and can later be scanned. Perhaps Photoshop can fix that,
quite a bit .....each photo you presented, seems to have that blur...which Ifind
annoying. The color balance seems top notch, as is the case with all digital cameras
that I've seen.
What kind of company hires 12 year olds? You moron, you're looking at the photos on a monitor in case you forgot.
Sorry for the reply, but someones mommy must not have tucked someone in last night.
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I got this pic the other night, man I need better lights
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Originally Posted by Ed Holland
I got this pic the other night, man I need better lights
Did you notice the guy with the black bike, no reflectors and black clothes on the left?
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Good Stuff Gang! Way to make my evening
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Most entertaining thread...
Originally Posted by ViperZ
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Originally Posted by darkroast
As a new commuter, I am still experimenting the various gadgets I 'absolutely need'. The HID and the camera mount are a definite future must. However, for the more immediate , I am interested in the computer mount. I own a Sigma 1606 which is mounted (by my LBS) on the handle bar and taken up valuable real estate. Is the mount generic? or part of the specific brand/model. Thanks.
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1955 wrote:
"You moron, you're looking at the photos on a monitor in case you forgot"
Uh, are you suggesting that the reason Viperz's photos are blurry, underexposed,
and hard on the eyes is because my $500 monitor, is not good enough?
What kinds of monitor would you suggest ?
"You moron, you're looking at the photos on a monitor in case you forgot"
Uh, are you suggesting that the reason Viperz's photos are blurry, underexposed,
and hard on the eyes is because my $500 monitor, is not good enough?
What kinds of monitor would you suggest ?
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Ed Holland-
Anyone with photoshop, can open up your picture, and see it's a bitmap monochrome
designed to be black, from the get-go. It's not an underexposed picture. And I didn't
miss the humor, just .... the truth needed clarification.
Anyone with photoshop, can open up your picture, and see it's a bitmap monochrome
designed to be black, from the get-go. It's not an underexposed picture. And I didn't
miss the humor, just .... the truth needed clarification.
11-10-06, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by kevmetric
1955 wrote:
"You moron, you're looking at the photos on a monitor in case you forgot"
Uh, are you suggesting that the reason Viperz's photos are blurry, underexposed,
and hard on the eyes is because my $500 monitor, is not good enough?
What kinds of monitor would you suggest ?
"You moron, you're looking at the photos on a monitor in case you forgot"
Uh, are you suggesting that the reason Viperz's photos are blurry, underexposed,
and hard on the eyes is because my $500 monitor, is not good enough?
What kinds of monitor would you suggest ?
so why should we believe you're able to set up the monitor correctly?
11-10-06, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by DocRay
Saskatoon looks better at night.
I'm using these LEDs:
https://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?...iews/knog_frog
I use two of them, very bright, very light and small.
Almost the light of HID, without the weight, cost, or battery use.
I'm using these LEDs:
https://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?...iews/knog_frog
I use two of them, very bright, very light and small.
Almost the light of HID, without the weight, cost, or battery use.
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lectron-
Your comment reminds me that a lot of forum discussion is by people who can't write,
chatting with people who can't talk, for people who can't read - or take pictures
for that matter, but hate to be reminded of it.
Your comment reminds me that a lot of forum discussion is by people who can't write,
chatting with people who can't talk, for people who can't read - or take pictures
for that matter, but hate to be reminded of it.
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Nice work.....I wonder if the major studios in Hollywood would go for that....
or those .on a runaway production.
Nice work.....I wonder if the major studios in Hollywood would go for that....
or those .on a runaway production.
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Originally Posted by kevmetric
1955 wrote:
"You moron, you're looking at the photos on a monitor in case you forgot"
Uh, are you suggesting that the reason Viperz's photos are blurry, underexposed,
and hard on the eyes is because my $500 monitor, is not good enough?
What kinds of monitor would you suggest ?
"You moron, you're looking at the photos on a monitor in case you forgot"
Uh, are you suggesting that the reason Viperz's photos are blurry, underexposed,
and hard on the eyes is because my $500 monitor, is not good enough?
What kinds of monitor would you suggest ?
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Originally Posted by kevmetric
lectron-
Your comment reminds me that a lot of forum discussion is by people who can't write,
chatting with people who can't talk, for people who can't read - or take pictures
for that matter, but hate to be reminded of it.
Your comment reminds me that a lot of forum discussion is by people who can't write,
chatting with people who can't talk, for people who can't read - or take pictures
for that matter, but hate to be reminded of it.
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Originally Posted by 2manybikes
I think I see ViperZ coming. Is that him?
This is me
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Originally Posted by kevmetric
Ed Holland-
Anyone with photoshop, can open up your picture, and see it's a bitmap monochrome
designed to be black, from the get-go. It's not an underexposed picture. And I didn't
miss the humor, just .... the truth needed clarification.
Anyone with photoshop, can open up your picture, and see it's a bitmap monochrome
designed to be black, from the get-go. It's not an underexposed picture. And I didn't
miss the humor, just .... the truth needed clarification.
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Originally Posted by Ed Holland
OK, but how do you explain these scars from that ditch I ran into
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