Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Lamborghini Huracan Unloads 700 Units in First Month

In the event anyone was worried about how the new Lamborghini Huracan would fare in the fierce market, they have sold 700 units in the first month. That is correct, the Lamborghini Gallardo replacement is running over competition and completely surpassing projections—even before the official reveal! The Huracan will take the stage at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show next month. 


To put things into perspective, total sales for Lamborghini were 2,121 units last year. That makes the sale of 700 Lamborghini Huracan cars in one month a total shock. The brand spared no expense in quietly drumming up anticipation for the Huracan, which certainly had large shoes to fill from the long-reigning Gallardo. Because the Gallardo was king for so long, the replacement will likely be worth much more down the road, making it an ideal collector car to scoop up.


 The powerful Huracan houses a heftier version of the 5.2-liter V10 from the Gallardo. The mid-mounted engine kicks out 610 horses, nailing the 0-60 mile per hour sprint in just 3.2 seconds. While it is automated transmission only, the Huracan is AWD with a top speed exceeding 200 miles per hour.


The company has been privately showing VIP clients the Lamborghini Huracan at exclusive parties all over the world. The world must wait until March to get close to the Huracan in Geneva, with pricing for the U.S. market coming later.


Source: Imagine Lifestyles Luxury Blog

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Saleen S7? Yep, and one of those too

Interstate Motorsport LLC, Saleen S7 Competition
Normally aspirated
 1 of 6 Competition Models










Full Carbon Fiber body with a 0-60 in 3.3 second
External review copied here.
Credits for additional images / writing here.

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Thanks to: Interstate Motorsports and Autofocus Photography

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Drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini with Imagine Lifestyles


Imagine Lifestyles offers us the chance to grab hold of the steering wheel of one of their Exotic supercars and race around an autocross course while being coached by one of their professional driving instructors. SLAMA Photography is excited to announce an exclusive offer to our readers. By using the promo code "SLAMAUDE" our fans can purchase a three lap package for $149, that's a $200 savings from their usual price.

Visit Imagine Lifestyles' website to find an event near you today. Use the promo code "SLAMAUDE" to save on your ticket to excitement.


Monday, January 20, 2014

2014 Northeast Rod and Custom Show

Upcoming event!

The Northeast Rod and Custom Nationals now enters its fourth year as THE most prominent Indoor Car Show on the East Coast. Once again, to be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA on March 21st, 22nd, 23rd of 2014.

Date: March 21-23














Checkout our 2013 gallery here: 2013 Northeast Rod and Custom Show
Visit us here and join us there! Northeast Rod and Custom Event Invitation

*If you are new to photography and would like to join us as a learning experience please RSVP via our Facebook page prior to the event.

Creating compelling images in winter

Winter, bad time for photography.\
blah blah bla.h. Dead Sticks
Trying to create interestimg images when the number of compelling captures is low













Photoshop blah blah bla
OneOne Perfect Suite blah blah blah.

Link to tutorials

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Gallery: Schuylkill River Trails
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2014 Shooting and Event Calendar

Our 2014 Event Calendar is up on our Facebook page and filling quickly!













Check it out here and join us there!
http://www.facebook.com/SLAMA.Photography/app_101709316537832

Monday, January 13, 2014

Canon Firmware Update for EOS-1Dx



Canon released an important update to the firmware on it's EOS-1DX Body today. Addressed are the following improvements:

  1. Auto focusing performance under low-light conditions has been enhanced when performing focusing before shooting in AI Servo AF mode. The enhancement comes from the improvement in tracking capability for the first image in the low-light conditions.
  2. The number of release parameters settings for the "AI Servo AF 2nd image priority" AF function has been increased to enable improved AF tracking in low light or maintain consistent high frames rates during continuous shooting.
  3. The number of parameters for acceleration/deceleration tracking in the AF Configuration Tool will has been increased.
  4. Exposure compensation can be performed when using manual exposure and ISO Auto.
  5. The minimum shutter speed limit for ISO Auto has been increased with shutter speeds up to 1/8000.
  6. A new function to keep the exposure constant by altering the ISO or shutter speed in manual exposure, when the aperture value changes when zooming or changing lenses has been added.
  7. A new option has been added to orientation linked AF point to enable only the AF point to switch as you change orientation rather than both AF point/ AF area settings
  8. A new option to continue to use the previously manually selected AF point as the initial starting AF point when switching to 61-point automatic selection has been added.
  9. New customization of the Exposure metering and AF controls has been added for more flexibility.
  10. The number of possibilities for controls to switch between one-shot AF and AI Servo AF using custom controls has been increased.
  11. A function has been added to allow the playback and review of protected images only.
  12. A phenomenon has been fixed in which the white balance may be disturbed by the timing of the shutter release when the drive mode is single shooting and a flash (E-TTL)is used

Link to Update: Version 2.0.3

Saturday, January 4, 2014

High Octane Heaven

Visit to Interstate motorsports

Interstate Motorsport is a high end reseller of High End luxury vehicles as well a climate controlled collector car storage and detailing services. Discussions have been made with Steve Waldie, owner of Interstate Motorsport, to set up a permanent photo area for his and our use. The goal is for us to bring in exotic car clubs and have Shine, Show & Shoot events. We will also be hosting Photographer events to come shoot exotic cars with models for a pay event at least twice this year. Keep an eye out for those events.

As it stands right now, Interstate Motorsport will be Slama's Photography home base. We are free to hold events and meets at any time. Should we have success with the events we may be able to set up a proper photo booth, beyond what Steve and I have initially planned.
This visit found us face to face with a beautiful Yellow Ford GT along with the world famous Salamone Chrome Lamborghini Aventador.

Other amazing cars were a Cadillac Hennessey CTS-V R. Which is absolutely incredible and holds it's own in all of this exotic company and a pair of Porsche 911 GT3 RS, one in white and one in an anthracite finish.This is all just in the showroom. The other storage room has a Red Ford GT along with a Model T Ford and a nice Aprilia RSV Mille R, the list goes on and on.
The second floor is the man cave area. A kitchen and a den area with two large televisions and a fireplace. From the second floor you can walk over to the balcony area overlooking all of the cars.
Interstate Motorsport is just an amazing place to spend a day buying cars, looking at cars, having you car detailed or having your precious car photographed. You can buy parts for you car, have your car serviced, store your car, consign or sell your car as well.
We look forward to working with Interstate and we can't wait to see the next incredible car to drive into that building. I can't wait to go back.





Ford GT
Wow
Specs




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Thanks to: Interstate Motorsports and Autofocus Photography

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Friday, January 3, 2014

Revisiting old photos

Recently decided to reimagine ... reprocess some old photos. Setting mood.
Better programs
Honing skills

From Elkneck State Park
Full Gallery Here: http://slamapa.smugmug.com/Parks/Elkneck-State-Park/



















From Dark Hollow
Full Gallery Here: http://slamapa.smugmug.com/Parks/Elkneck-State-Park/





From Blackwater Preserve
Full Gallery Here: http://slamapa.smugmug.com/Parks/Blackwater-Preserve/















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