I ponied up for some professional photography
08-12-13, 05:52 AM
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I agree, our bikes and taking pictures of them is 2nd only to riding them.. 
A lot of us have purchased cameras for the sole purpose to take pictures of our jewels, no matter what they may be..
Enough said, the pictures are awesome, the bike is awesome and the thought to take pro pictures was awesome!!
A lot of us have purchased cameras for the sole purpose to take pictures of our jewels, no matter what they may be..Enough said, the pictures are awesome, the bike is awesome and the thought to take pro pictures was awesome!!
08-12-13, 05:59 AM
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The second generation VM added "paddles" that mount on top of the chain stay. The top of the lever on the second gen was made to twist which would then activate the paddles, moving the chain side to side while back-pedaling to change gears.
08-12-13, 08:05 AM
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The link to Ray's info on his photo setup is a good one, covers all the bases for really nice bike portrait photos. I have a small softbox that's great for individual components that are off the bike, but not so much for a complete bike!
08-12-13, 08:16 AM
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I agree! The bikes are awesome, and the photos look really good!
08-12-13, 08:34 AM
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Diffusers on the lights is the key. As well as having enough wattage in lights. Like I say, simple in concept but not exactly easy or cheap to set up for the casual photographer. Those pics look great.
08-12-13, 09:32 AM
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mine looks something like this:
08-12-13, 09:37 AM
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08-12-13, 10:11 AM
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but for future reference it is https://www.TorontoVintageBikes.com
we do a bunch of tear down rebuilds and some mid range to high end parts. It's more of a hobby.
check it out and tell me what you thoughts are.
08-12-13, 11:28 AM
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Great bikes, great pictures. Thanks for sharing both, iab.
08-12-13, 11:55 AM
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Great images of two very worthy subjects.
Are you able to describe the stand? Looks like a piece of pvc but I can't really make out the base (which I suppose is the point).
Are you able to describe the stand? Looks like a piece of pvc but I can't really make out the base (which I suppose is the point).
08-12-13, 12:39 PM
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Really lovely photos.
There's a photo studio here at the office where I shoot lots of still life stuff for clients. I've been meaning to bring a bike in one weekend and try it out.
There's a photo studio here at the office where I shoot lots of still life stuff for clients. I've been meaning to bring a bike in one weekend and try it out.
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08-12-13, 12:50 PM
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I'm gonna go ahead and assume that's a sandwich under the Frejus's saddle. Freshly made, or NOS?
08-12-13, 04:48 PM
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Its a kilo of prosciutto.
Pictures of Ken taking pictures of my bike, only shows some of the setup as there were lights behind me.
Pictures of Ken taking pictures of my bike, only shows some of the setup as there were lights behind me.
08-12-13, 04:53 PM
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Nice to see mr. Toda in action. quite a complicated set up he has there, but worth the hasle IMHO, like others said your two bikes are gorgeous models 
08-12-13, 05:30 PM
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Thanks for the process shots as well.
I am a fairly inept photographer and its good to look behind the curtain to see how it should really work.
I am a fairly inept photographer and its good to look behind the curtain to see how it should really work.
