1M Colors: Apples & Oranges

HALOTHANE · 07-25-2011, 05:35 PM

Here are a few photos taken of my VO 1M in overcast and sunny conditions. I hope this provides an accurate representation of the color's nuances in different lighting conditions for those still undecided.

TunedM2C · 07-25-2011, 05:37 PM

This color needs sun.

Dackelone · 07-25-2011, 06:36 PM

cool idea these cloudy/sunny day shots.

M3 Adjuster · 07-25-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

cool idea these cloudy/sunny day shots.

+1 , nice job 1MVO

Venom · 07-25-2011, 06:55 PM

That VO looks stunning! Especially in the low light shots! Neat idea! I always wondered why there was such a discrepancy in the VO pictures on this forum. Some looked orange while others looked reddish. (Or perhaps thats due to the camera.)

HALOTHANE · 07-25-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NurEinser

That VO looks stunning! Especially in the low light shots! Neat idea! I always wondered why there was such a discrepancy in the VO pictures on this forum. Some looked orange while others looked reddish. (Or perhaps thats due to the camera.)

Same camera, exposure, ISO, etc. for all shots taken here.

v1k0d3n · 07-25-2011, 07:16 PM

yeah, that metallic really stands out in the sun! nice shots.

1mGator · 07-25-2011, 07:43 PM

Great Idea .. thanks for taking the time to post ...... personally, love the "multiple" personalities of VO!

M3R1 · 07-25-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1

This color needs sun.

Satalite · 07-25-2011, 08:01 PM

Low sun looks red, sun looks orange. This color is rockin!

Venom · 07-26-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MVO

Same camera, exposure, ISO, etc. for all shots taken here.

I meant variations of other user's cameras. It is quite amazing how much the light affects the appearance of the color.

I still have yet to see a 1M in person.

HALOTHANE · 07-26-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NurEinser

I meant variations of other user's cameras. It is quite amazing how much the light affects the appearance of the color.

I still have yet to see a 1M in person.

Imagine if BMW had made a metallic blue color option....

Venom · 07-26-2011, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MVO

Imagine if BMW had made a metallic blue color option....

I'll bet BMW does that with the M2 sometime down the road.

I wonder how much variation Metallic Blue would get in various lighting conditions.

HALOTHANE · 07-26-2011, 02:27 AM

Having some fun with photoshop....plus the VO owners needed their own safety car!

1speedbike · 07-26-2011, 10:44 AM

Kind of looks like bmw's "crimson red" color in the shade, and mitsubishi's orange "rotor glow metallic" in the sun. interestinggg

BrokenVert · 07-26-2011, 10:50 AM

I saw my first 1M at the dealer yesterday.

VO being off loaded and brought to the delivery center. It was raining, but it was a daylight rain, so the car was wet and shiny...so much sex

LOVEM · 08-04-2011, 02:37 PM

I Just Changed My Order From Aw To Vo After Seening Those Pics Hopefully Its A Right Decision.....

HALOTHANE · 08-04-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LOVEM

I Just Changed My Order From Aw To Vo After Seening Those Pics Hopefully Its A Right Decision.....

You will not regret it! Way to go!!!!

HALOTHANE · 08-05-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1

This color needs sun.

I guess the UK customers will be stuck with the matte red VO, then.

///1M · 08-05-2011, 06:52 PM

Much of the color difference in photos is due to the camera's calculation of what it "thinks" the color temperature should be.

If you were using a grey card to custom-calibrate the white balance for each situation (direct sunlight, shade, overcast, etc.), and also to prevent the camera from miscalibrating based on background colors, the car would look 1) more true to life, and 2) more consistent from one picture to the next.

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///1M Captain 25 Rep 612 Posts Drives: On a good day, AW 1M coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: between Indiana and the alley iTrader: (0)	Much of the color difference in photos is due to the camera's calculation of what it "thinks" the color temperature should be. If you were using a grey card to custom-calibrate the white balance for each situation (direct sunlight, shade, overcast, etc.), and also to prevent the camera from miscalibrating based on background colors, the car would look 1) more true to life, and 2) more consistent from one picture to the next.
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