Im using a Nikon D40 with a Nikkor lens that I borrowed from my brother. I feel like its a broad and crappy question to ask.

Its so grainy!

 

Well your shooting at ISO 3200! Back your ISO down to under 500 especially when shooting daylight photos.

 

Ok, Ill head back out to spot and go again.

 

make sure to turn off auto ISO

 

lower ISO to 200

more info of your pic:


Make = NIKON CORPORATION
Model = NIKON D40

Exposure Time = 1/4000"
F Number = F4
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Max Aperture Value = F4
Metering Mode = Pattern
Flash = Off
Focal Length = 55mm
Subsec Time = 0.60"
Subsec Time Original = 0.60"
Subsec Time Digitized = 0.60"
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Digital Zoom Ratio = 1x
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 82mm
Scene Capture Type = Normal
Gain Control = High gain up
Contrast = Normal
Saturation = Normal
Sharpness = Normal
ISO Speed Used = 3200
Quality = FINE
White Balance = AUTO

 

Thanks! They look a bit better. Now I need to find some nice places to shoot. I dont have much time right now so it will be a bit before I can really do anything.

*edit* Ill try 200 next weekend!

 

If you have a tripod you can go later in the day, preferably on top of a hill where you can get the reflection of just the sunset in the side of the car, as parking by anything will show there instead.

A tripod and circular polarizing filter should be first on your list of photography equipment if you're going to shoot cars.

 

Nothing personal, but wow that's the first red top i have seen on a berlina and honestly its making me


That aside I apologize if I offend you its just something that I dont find attractive, if your going to shoot your car and want something nice take the 15 minutes and wash if beforehand

Photographically speaking, you already addressed your shooting location and it looks like you fixed your iso issue next thing to work on is exposure which is a bit hot 'overexposed" in this bunch of shots.

 

One other tip; try not to shoot directly into the sun. This will produce weird lens flares.

 

I did wash it, the bugs here are the size of birds and are everywhere.

I know its ugly, I hated it at first but its growing on me. Needs to be lowered and a lip and the list goes on.

Ive got a tripod or two somewhere. Filter will come a little later.

Im terrible at finding locations, we lack good scenery around here.

I was scheduled for almost 80hrs at work this week so it will be tough for me to wash, wax and shoot some more pics.

Thanks for the help!