Photography from a bicycle or motorcycle
Jan 19, 2021 14:42:47 #
Abo wrote:
I've done dirt on a K2 Honda 750/4, an 1100 Katana, a YZF750SP,
and a gen 1 ZX10R, and had fun doing it.
You lot are a bunch of beige old ladies blouses.
This's what you should be wearing Country Boy LOL:
and a gen 1 ZX10R, and had fun doing it.
You lot are a bunch of beige old ladies blouses.
This's what you should be wearing Country Boy LOL:
I have done dirt on a KZ900 and a Trumph 650 but the Honda Goldwing takes a little more base structure regardless of what I wear. 850 pounds does not get man handled quite as easy!
Jan 20, 2021 08:27:15 #
I have often thought about the same question myself. If I lived in a scenic area and the local traffic were safe enough to ride a bicycle rather than walk, I would have to acquire a bicycle. I would have some case or bag attached to hold a lightweight camera and perhaps two lenses. Perhaps IBIS would avoid strapping a tripod to the bicycle most of the time. Safely parking a car, getting out with gear, etc could cost the moment of creativity and vision. Have you ever photographed an event from a moving motorcycle? A driver and you are seated backwards? Fun??? Perhaps sitting in the back of a topless Jeep might be safer and more convenient.
Jan 20, 2021 17:00:38 #
Photo from my trip to the Arctic Circle , Camera mounted to motorcycle frame , Camera set to auto , takes photo and video every 30 seconds !
Jan 20, 2021 17:48:12 #
Twobuells wrote:
Photo from my trip to the Arctic Circle , Camera mounted to motorcycle frame , Camera set to auto , takes photo and video every 30 seconds !
Now I like that!
Jan 20, 2021 18:00:20 #
Twobuells wrote:
Photo from my trip to the Arctic Circle , Camera mounted to motorcycle frame , Camera set to auto , takes photo and video every 30 seconds !
Great use. An external shutter control could do this for any camera? I didn't of it for such a use, but I use it for Canon 60D, 70D and SX models for eclipse pictures. Can even take multiple exposures with each timing. If any camera can shoot multiples of other settings with each release, that could also be done. I've only use different exposures to get inner and outer corona during total solar eclipses, but you now make me wonder what else??
Thanks;
Jim
Jan 20, 2021 20:46:22 #
LCD wrote:
A not uncommon thing for me is to see a nice shot while driving, but there is no safe and convenient place to pull off. I wished I was in a motorbike and could pull off onto whatever meager strip of shoulder the road might offer me. Has any tried photography from a bicycle, motorbike or Vespa motor-scooter?
Jan 21, 2021 07:18:41 #
My wife put the cabosh on plans to buy a motor-scooter or motor-cycle for road photography. She doesn't trust a motorized vehicle that falls or and small enough for some distract driver not to notice. She said she would rather drive the car and let me off anywhere where I saw a good shot. Yes, that would be ideal but not nearly as spontaneous as a ride in the country for what other reason and whala: a cow climbing on top of a barn or some other unusual event. Thanks for pointing out he pros and the cons. It was an interesting thread.
Jan 21, 2021 08:46:40 #
Oh Man, many thousands of photos while roaming the country via motorcycles. Very few photos when first started due to having to use cruise control and both hands in very open and safe areas. Then trying different cameras till I found one that was one hand operation and practice point and shoot without taking eyes off the road to set up the camera. Found the G-series canons did what I wanted. Left hand only, getting the camera out of the tank bag, turning it on, pointing it to what I wanted a pic of , snapping the pic, turning it off and returning it to the tankbag. Also wanted the camera to have a view finder for when did stop and high noon sun rendering the screen useless. Had to finally quit bikes after over 500K miles of roaming the US and Canada, But, still have 2 G16's for shooting sudden while rolling shots in my truck or vette. But right hand use mostly now.
Jan 21, 2021 10:09:02 #
Country Boy wrote:
I have done dirt on a KZ900 and a Trumph 650 but the Honda Goldwing takes a little more base structure regardless of what I wear. 850 pounds does not get man handled quite as easy!
So... full size motorcycles can do dirt... which contradicts what you previously said ie.
"full size cycles don't do dirt!"
And if you have to "man handle" a motorcycle (while actually riding it as oppossed
to pushing it backward up a hill) you've screwed up.
And Country Boy, just to scotch that germ of conflict that's
germinating in your cranial cavity, a Honda Led Wing... I mean Goldwing
is not a "full size motorcycle"... it is a grossly over size motorcycle... bless it's obesity.
And having clarified the point of obesity, I have to say, if I'm
ever overwhelmed by a compulsion (probably bought on
by some kind of psychosis) to acquire a half ton sofa on two wheels
I reckon the only way to go, is a Goldwing
If only Honda'd put six 40mm throttle bodies, hairy cams 12/1 compression ratio etc on/in that power plant,
and install it in a minimalist chopper
PS. Pleased to know you survived your Kwaka 9.
Warm regards,
Alan.
Jan 21, 2021 12:06:38 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
Yes, for years when motorcycling on tour...stopping is easy, but getting the camera out of a saddlebag, etc. is a pain.
Ride on!
Ride on!
Jan 21, 2021 16:02:58 #
Abo wrote:
So... full size motorcycles can do dirt... which c... (show quote)
Alan, I don't know if a Goldwing can do dirt or not, I have never tried. Cheap I guess, when I pay in excess of $30,000 for a touring bike I treat it as well as I do my best camera. Shucks, I almost cry if it gets dirty or wet! Baby steps! I have a couple of ATVs and a UTV and now enjoy mud on 4 wheels. I do miss the KZ900 but I had an addiction to speed and self corrected with my first Harley. Long story but I do what makes me happy and don't worry about all the rest!
Nolan
Jan 21, 2021 16:48:33 #
Harley Rider
Loc: Seattle
Country Boy wrote:
Shucks, I almost cry if it gets dirty or wet!
Nolan
Nolan
Tell me about it! One puddle equals several hours of cleaning Chrome!
Jan 21, 2021 17:43:12 #
Harley Rider wrote:
Tell me about it! One puddle equals several hours of cleaning Chrome!
Now that is a really nice ride. I sold an anniversary model road glide decked out 2 years back and miss it and I sure understand your point or should I say pain! I only say pain because when I washed and dried my Harley I seemed to always find a way to burn my hand in the process of cleaning around the engine. I watched the guys at the Harley shop wash bikes and bought one of the dryers they use and boy did that make it easier!
Nolan
Jan 21, 2021 18:02:32 #
Harley Rider
Loc: Seattle
Thanks Bro! It is a 105th Anniversary CVO Road King. Yeah, the key is to let the scoot cool down, as you learn real fast after a burn. I actually just use a leaf blower to get the water off as much as possible.
Jan 21, 2021 20:23:39 #
Nap B
Loc: SW Ohio
If you have no area to pull over for your safety and others, I suggest you use a helmet or handle bar mounted video camera.
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