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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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I posted some pictures of my 98 that were taken right after I bought it and then some that were taken this past week.

http://jeffsfireworks.com/98vette.htm

Let me know what you think.
Good or Bad.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Nice
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Looks like a nice car Jeff!
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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good looking car Plus great pictures
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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good lookin car good luck with it
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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You're going to have a blast.
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Looks great!

It is very clean and it looks as if you found a really nice '98

'98's Rule I'm not biased at all

Thanks,Matt
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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I'm not crazy about the chrome knock off wheels. (Although, I'll admit, just about anything looks better than the stock wagon wheels!) The banner looks good, not my taste, but I think it's well done.

Nice looking car!
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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I guess I'll be first to comment on the quality of the pictures, not the subject; what's with all the blue? Did you get these photos developed or did u download them to your computer digitally?

In either case, the white balance is not properly set. Here's a comparison.

Yours:
Mine:

Those of you who have adobe photoshop or other editing software, use your auto levels, auto color, and auto contrast! [/Photorgraphy Rant]

Also what's up with the size? I believe your ISO may also be set a bit high, see the grain in the images? If you set your camera to a lower ISO it'll produce a better image when there's plenty of light available.

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DevilMan02
I guess I'll be first to comment on the quality of the pictures, not the subject; what's with all the blue? Did you get these photos developed or did u download them to your computer digitally?

In either case, the white balance is not properly set. Here's a comparison.

Yours:
Mine:

Those of you who have adobe photoshop or other editing software, use your auto levels, auto color, and auto contrast! [/Photorgraphy Rant]

Also what's up with the size? I believe your ISO may also be set a bit high, see the grain in the images? If you set your camera to a lower ISO it'll produce a better image when there's plenty of light available.

Those 1st pics when I had the camera set wrong and did not notice it till I downloaded the pictures to the computer.
It is an Olympus Digital SLR.

The second set when I turned it back to auto. (which is the only setting I can get a fair looking picture with.

The user manual of the dang camera is over 400 pages and i have not read it fully yet.
I should have just bought a cheap point and shoot camera instead of a an expensive thing I have no idea how to use
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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I think it looks good!
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very nice
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffwilson34
Those 1st pics when I had the camera set wrong and did not notice it till I downloaded the pictures to the computer.
It is an Olympus Digital SLR.

The second set when I turned it back to auto. (which is the only setting I can get a fair looking picture with.

The user manual of the dang camera is over 400 pages and i have not read it fully yet.
I should have just bought a cheap point and shoot camera instead of a an expensive thing I have no idea how to use
NO WAY! you've made an excellent choice, although I shoot with Nikon. SLRS are the best in terms of getting an incredible picture, you just need to know how to work it. There should be an automatic setting to help you out. The photos aren't BAD, they just need some work. I've had years of practice. Check out a couple Olympus DSLR forums and ask how to get the best settings for white balance and ISO. Those 2 things will improve your pictures 100x and you'll be more excited about taking photos if you're getting the results you're looking for.
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