new signals

[weaselnoze]

just got some new signals.  smoked amber. really dark.  lemme know what u think!  sorry the pics are ass but what r u gona do lol

[jake42]

where are you in Pa?

jake

[Briggs]

Looks good on your bike. I was thinking of getting those too, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I wasn't sure how bright they would be. Good luck with those.  :)

[weaselnoze]

where are you in Pa?

jake

lansdale, quakertown, souderton - that area. bout 50 NW of philly

Looks good on your bike. I was thinking of getting those too, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I wasn't sure how bright they would be. Good luck with those.  

all of the aftermarket signals at my local shop said not for street use because they dont meet DOT specs.  they put out sufficent light in my opinion.  not as much as stock but i couldnt stand those damn signals before.  FUGLY.  the guy at the shop said no one ever has a problem when getting the bike inspected with most signals unless it doesnt have an amber or red bulb.  i say go for it.

[scratch]

The pictures seem to get progressively worse...the first one looks like 3 beers; the second, 6 pack; third looks like a second sixpack and an attempt to scramble the licence plate #'s.

Just kidding

[Kerry]

I don't mean to get all serious here, but if you want some tips:

The very act of pushing the shutter button caused most of the "shake" in those pictures.  Why?  Because, as the amount of available light goes down, the time that the shutter must stay open for a good exposure goes up.  Every movement the camera makes while the shutter is open gets recorded in the final image.

What can you do about it?  I have at least 3 ideas:

1) Use the flash.  This will only work if the subject is close enough to reflect adequate light back to the camera.  The camera, "expecting" an adequate reflection, will only open the shutter for a short time.  This is good for cutting down on the "shakes", but if the subject is too far away the picture will be dark after all.

2) Lean against something solid.  It's best if you can actually set the camera down on something - like a wall or a tripod or your knee.  But just leaning against a truck or a pole will help a great deal.

3) If you just HAVE to take the shot free-hand and without the flash, use the Self-Timer mode.  This will remove the "button push" motion from the equation.  With the Self-Timer turned on, set up the shot, hold still, push the button, count to "7 Mississippi" and then hold your breath until the picture is taken.[/list:u]Good Luck!

[weaselnoze]

thanks for the tips.  yes it was low light (dawn), and the flash didnt reach far enough.  i was using my crappy digital that i carry with me when i ride and just wanted to snap a few pics to throw on here.

[Kerry]

i was using my crappy digital that i carry with me when i ride and just wanted to snap a few pics to throw on here.

I hear ya.

Compared to what's available, my camera is no "great shakes" either.  But judging from the first picture above, your camera can do a fine job.  Sometimes the poor little things just need a bit of help....

Happy Snapping!