Targa West gives photogs a chance to win a laptop

[MattyP]

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I'm probably not going over the weekend so thought this would interest those heading up to the rally with their cameras.

Cheers

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QUIT Targa West gives photographers the chance to win a new laptop

QUIT Targa West organisers in conjunction with Thinkin' IT are proud to launch a new photo website for all photographers, both professional and amateur, to display a selection of their photos of the 2010 event.

This exciting new innovation, the brain child of Keenan Haigh, General Manager of Thinkin' IT, will add another dimension to the already strong online presence of the event.

Photographers who display their photos on the site will be in the running to win a Toshiba Laptop valued at over $2000!

“The nature of rallying means the official event photographers can’t be everywhere and often some great images are taken by spectators along the course but are only displayed on personal Facebook pages or personal websites,” Haigh said.

“This website will provide photographers at all levels the opportunity to display their images of the event which will ultimately provide the best exposure of the event, the competitors and sponsors.

“It will also give amateur photographers the opportunity to get out there and start making a name for themselves in the industry,” Haigh said.

Uploaded photos will be judged by a panel of judges and the winner selected shortly after the event.

Visitors to the site wishing to purchase any of the photos on display will be directed to the contributing photographer to do so.

Photographers will also have their own profile page that will allow users to contact them should they want to learn more about a particular photographer.

Photographers heading out to QUIT Targa West should register their interest to have photos on this new site and send in a sample motorsport photo that could be used on the site in the meantime.

To register interest photographers are asked to contact Keenan@thinkinit.com.au

[Butcher]

Looks to be a pretty forward thinking initiative should expand it to all WA motorsport.

What is a good lens to shoot such events that wont break the budget i read through all the photo threads and the Armin Ausejo link how too etc and tripod is essential over 200mm.
Would a 300 lens cut it or is something around 400mm a better investment?

What works and what doesnt.

[SEXUAL TYRANNOSAURUS]

Looks to be a pretty forward thinking initiative should expand it to all WA motorsport.

What is a good lens to shoot such events that wont break the budget i read through all the photo threads and the Armin Ausejo link how too etc and tripod is essential over 200mm.
Would a 300 lens cut it or is something around 400mm a better investment?

What works and what doesnt.

All depends on where you are standing...

I had a good run with my 70-200L at the prac yesterday and it was more than sufficient!

[Brockas]

Sweet. Was heading up anyway so may as well pack my 70-300 G lens.

[mitchy]

Looks to be a pretty forward thinking initiative should expand it to all WA motorsport.

What is a good lens to shoot such events that wont break the budget i read through all the photo threads and the Armin Ausejo link how too etc and tripod is essential over 200mm.
Would a 300 lens cut it or is something around 400mm a better investment?

What works and what doesnt.

tripod isn't essential over 200mm, i shot at AHG with a 100-400 hand held no worries!
not to mention they are going pretty quick, so you can use relatively quick shutter speeds.

[jaybee]

whoever wins the laptop, i would like to purchase it. would you take $1200 cash?

[Butcher]

Who is selling a 70-200 or 100-400:)

[mitchy]

both the 70-200L and 100-400L are expensive lenses... (2k+)

a 55-250 kit lens would do the job as long as you're not miles away.

[Butcher]

both the 70-200L and 100-400L are expensive lenses... (2k+)

a 55-250 kit lens would do the job as long as you're not miles away.

oh fuck:( yeah been looking at the 55-250 but it seems to be cheaper to buy a new twin lens rig than to buy separate some one sell me there kit lens cheap so i can buy mitchy's rig.

[AGIT8D]

Awesome idea! One central location to view snaps from 100's of togs is a smart move.

[OLSKOOL1800]

iPhones ballers!
Get 'em out.
There should be plenty of good pics coming up then, plenty of dudes throw big kesh at set ups theses days!

[SEXUAL TYRANNOSAURUS]

iPhones ballers!
Get 'em out.
There should be plenty of good pics coming up then, plenty of dudes throw big kesh at set ups theses days!

Eat a Dick!

[yeahlow34]

Eat a Dick!

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[mitchy]

iPhones ballers!
Get 'em out.
There should be plenty of good pics coming up then, plenty of dudes throw big kesh at set ups theses days!

your boyfriend is one of these "money is no object" kind of people!
throws cash around like he's straight paid!

[DRKWRX]

when does the event start? is the mundaring stage on friday again??

[Daisy]

click here -> linky (http://www.targawest.com.au/Portals/0/docs/QTW10/Spectator%20Guide/P09%20Spectator%20Viewing.pdf) to specator viewing times and locations

[DISTRBD]

Lets see how many pingpingpingpings go into unsafe areas to get a good shot to win a free laptop :P

[DRKWRX]

Cheers Daisy! last time I went I was on Mundaring weir rd with the 300mm 2.8 excited to use it and it was too long :(

[adrenalin]

wil lbe heading up with the 70 - 200

[R3N]

both the 70-200L and 100-400L are expensive lenses... (2k+)

Straight up ballin

[mitchy]

lol. i'm your typical poor pingpingpingping compared to our resident hasselblad owner!

[R3N]

excited to use it and it was too long :(

happens to me all the time

[wadragracing]

Pffft...too much focus on equipment!
I won a $7000 photo contest with a kit lens.
It will be more about capturing the right moment.

[DRKWRX]

yeah kunts! I think it will be hard for anyone to beat the Event photogs considering they will be at the best spots and all the stages but hey be good if someone does!

[Autopilot]

Pffft...too much focus on equipment!
I won a $7000 photo contest with a kit lens.
It will be more about capturing the right moment.

Pic? or it didn't happen. Seriously though lets see what a $7k photo looks like.

[wadragracing]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/outlawnick/LukeNwinner.jpg

[Magic]

Lets see how many pingpingpingpings go into unsafe areas to get a good shot to win a free laptop :P

will my 17-40mm on full frame be sufficient?

[TJ]

Ask Steve to rip nuts in the GTR in front of camera FTW?

[tinto]

It is a good idea... but what are the terms and conditions on this?
Click through to their privacy policy (which is what is linked as T&C from their sign up form) and you get a summary of the event...
Which doesn't inspire confidence.

I was about to sign up then saw that they make the photographer's address public and aren't clear about the usage rights / ownership of submitted pics.

Potential free laptop or not, I want to know what my rights are. I'd rather post the pics up through flickr and here where I at least have some basic control.

[beefcake]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/outlawnick/LukeNwinner.jpg

fark yeh that's the money shot right there :) jays been in the wars in the last few years.
Didn't bishop jewellers sponsor this competition, i thought you won diamonds an stuff. Either way your shots are right on the money for drag racing perspectives :)