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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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How do you make a rig?
Old Mar 23, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
How do you make a rig?
For a Rig setup everything is pretty straight forward in terms of Suction Cups, super clamps, and magic arm. What's the hard part is making a boom Pole because you want a certain length but you have to also consider the weight of the pole. I tried experimenting with different types of poles from EMT (Home Depot), PVC, and etc.

Here's another picture of the GS



I still have to work on building a cable system as there's just a little too much vibration.
Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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i love that! i wish someone had somethin like that around here lol
Old Mar 24, 2011 | 05:30 AM
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picture of said rig? lol ive only seen the expensive manufactured ones never a home made one.
Old Mar 24, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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That GS is dope, it was just up on Canibeat.com, so clean
Old Mar 24, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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^^ It's actually not too difficult to make, like Racersky it's mainly experimenting with the pole material and length, usually ~9-14' is good. Play the buy/return game at Home Depot until you get what you want. Plus a good Google search can do wonders. Going to make my own one of these days.
Old Mar 25, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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F*cking GS... so much win. Love those cars.
Old Mar 25, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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Rio de Janeiro

Old Mar 29, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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Wow. Amazing shot. ^
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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^^skeet skeet
Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:09 AM
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^that looks tasty! especially if u haz one of these with it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedy000/5570404946/http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedy000/5570404946/
i also like this shot
the giving tree
http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedy000/5570399276/http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedy000/5570399276/
Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:50 AM
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 03:19 AM
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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105mm F2 DC2
iso 200
1/1000th

11mm F2.8
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1/1000th
Old Mar 31, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Picking up the D7000 in the morning.
Old Mar 31, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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from a d90 to a d7000 not worth the money save it and wait for the d700 replacement.
Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Not going to spend that much on a body. Maybe a refurb'd D700 in a couple of years, but not right now. I'd rather put that kind of money into glass.
Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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I don't know Your current situation but upgrading bodies to another dx body is a waste of money invest it in glass. D90 to D7000 is a waste of cash
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