on-bike photography

v4forlife · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 Mar 2003 Karma :

right, recently, ive gotten really into photography, be it bikes, me an my mates skating, or just randoms. ive seen in PB or RIDE these shots taken on bike on-route, and im very interested in trying it. anyone done this before?? got any tips or whatever?? or do you know anyone that i can contact to get these tips.
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_Will_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Karma :

Dont let the fuzz see you doing it Laughing

Its great fun tho Thumbs Up

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EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

Probably best if you practice with someone elses/cheap camera in case you need to chuck it!

I think I'd use an empty tankbag and keep it open so you can chuck it in a hurry.

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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

bit worse than using a mobile while driving tho
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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Take a pillion, let them do it for you over your shoulder, or couple of mates in a car (many bike mags will have somebody laying down in the boot of the car for the real closeup rideing pics)
If you really must take pictures while rideing then use thin summer gloves, takeing them off and putting them on while rideing is even worse than trying to take pictures..
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cestrian · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2006 Karma :

Hmmmm, might try this tomorrow. I get some lovely sunsets hee in North Wales.
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v4forlife · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 Mar 2003 Karma :

had a go, pulled over on the side of the road, got me cam out, and looped the strap round my waist, with the cam upside down so i could operate it with my clutch hand, keeping steady throttle.

stored it in my half empty tankbag then once on a straight, took it out, tryed to steady it and clicked away a few times, with the shutter speed and apature already set. had a summer glove on my left hand, winter on my right. once finished, just store it in my tankbag till there is a place to pull over, and put it away.

problem is, im on a 35mm cam, so i have to finish the film, then get it developed to find out the results.
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