Frederic

Thanks 🙏

How do both cameras hold up against each other for daily use ?

Due to the growth of our club, we have recently released 5 more Carnity Radio Frequencies. This will make it easier to select channels and avoid interference from other Carnity convoys. Below is the updated list: Please take note that Channels 1 till 4 remain unchanged. Channels 5 until 10 are new. Programming instructions can be found in below advice:

Sorry to hear that @Mario Cornejo.See you soon in one of our drives ! @Yousef Alimadadiwould you be able to make it ? If so let me know so i can add you. PS which camera are you bringing ?

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great ! Which camera equipment are you bringing ?

@JeromeFJ you’re next in line and I’ve added you. Please confirm if you can make it.

Hi @soumyasaklani yes there is a waitlist, so I’m afraid I’ll have to remove you from the RSVP

@Chaitanya D you are the next in the waitlist since Samamara and Srikumar have removed their waitlist entries. Are you in ?

Sorry @JeromeFJ yes you were also on the list. So far no one dropped out so it looks like we’re gonna need to organize another one soon 😅

Hi @Anoop Raj once the drives are being posted at 7PM you will be able to RSVP to the drive. We don’t add members manually.

Copying the previous session post from @Mikhail Lukichev as introduction here: Hello everyone! Thanks for joining us! Since we are going to take some stars photos, we need to have some basic equipment with us. If you do not have something, probably, you will not be able to get desired result. However, equipment list is very basic: 1) tripod suitable for your camera. There is no need to have an expensive tripod, however, if your camera and lens is heavy, sturdy tripod would be handy 2) DSLR or mirrorless camera able to shoot in raw with exposure time up to 20 seconds. If you do not have one, you can try to shoot with a simple point and shoot camera or phone, but lack of settings could be an issue. If you have a camera but not sure if it is suitable or not, feel free to ask here! 3) wide angle lens. Actually, any kit lens should work fine. Do not bring your telephoto lens or a portrait lens this time, we will not use it. Again, if your are not sure what to bring with you, feel free to ask! 4) a bit of adhesive tape would be handy but not mandatory. 5) fully charged battery for your camera. 6) red light headlamp. Red light helps a lot operating your camera and not overstressing your eyes Preparation plan: We will meet up at the Etisalat Cellular tower, and deflate our tyres. From there we will take an easy track that leads to a nearby sabkha that has a well, surrounded by ghaf trees and palm trees. This is a very quiet and big area which will allow us to park the cars, and setup our tripods. We will be mostly using the Manual mode on the camera. We would advise to have a look at your camera's operating manual beforehand so you are comfortable how to switch over to Manual mode and find the settings that you will need to experiment with: 1) ISO setting. Will be around the 3200 range. 2) Shutter Speed. Will be around 20-30 seconds. 3) Aperture will need to be at its max. setting that your lens can take. (fully open). F/1.8 to F/4 (the lower the better). We will be practicing with various settings and helping you out to determine what works best as per your camera, lens, and personal preferences. The main aim is to learn from each other and enjoy the beautiful scenery and tranquility at night, hence we would ask all members to respect the silence and not to disturb others by driving around with the 4x4 during the session, using bright flashlights, or shouting. See you guys and and gals ! night-sky-cheat-sheet-new (2).pdf Photography for Beginners (3).pdf

Sorry i wasnt able to slip you in @samamara. Rest assured we will have more of these trips and i am looking forward to meeting you and picking your photography brain

Well done @Miguel Codes !

Congrats @Russ !

Current Waitlist as per Sunday 9 May: 1) Samamara @samamara 2) Srikumar @Srikumar 3) Chaitanya @Chaitanya D 4) JeromeFJ @JeromeFJ 5) Yousef Alimadadi @Yousef Alimadadi

@Jorge Stepniak Felippe could you please update us on which equipment (Camera model, lenses) you will be bringing ?

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. DRIVE DESCRIPTION: Newbie Level Drive with emphasis on learning to cross dunes in more technical terrain. Drive Details Level: Newbie and Above When: 14 May 2021 Meeting time: 5:30 AM SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Across 2nd December Cafetaria: https://goo.gl/maps/kvVJzR6LQ89gbvjG8 Offroad Tools: Shovel, Programmed radio, Pressure Gauge/ Tyre Deflator, Offroad Flag What else to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:00AM THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPRESSOR. ANYONE ARRIVING AT THE DRIVE WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR, FLAG, PROPER SHOVEL AND DEFLATION KIT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. ALL TOW POINTS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list. Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER You will not be accepted on the drive without your offroad tools as listed above. Your radio is essential, make sure it is programmed beforehand. Follow the COVID rules as described, any violations will result in a ban from the club. We do not accept latecomers to the drive. PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR

This tutorial is aimed at providing you a basic understanding of your winch and the proper way of using it, with an emphasis on safety. As every winch recovery is different, it is impossible to describe every possible scenario. But with providing you the basic techniques you will be able to understand how to operate your winch, and in the case of an assistant/buddy , know what to do when assisting during the recovery process. The main important aspect of winching is to THINK through each situation BEFORE jumping into action. Applying a bit of common sense goes a long way and remaining calm is ESSENTIAL. WHICH ACCESSORIES SHOULD I HAVE Hook Strap The Hook Strap is used to hold the hook and keep fingers away from the fairlead as the rope is being spooled in. Snatch Block The multi-purpose snatch block allows you to: (1) increase your winch’s pulling power. A double line rope pull will halven the load on your winch. (2) change your pulling direction without damaging the rope. Rope gloves Having proper gloves is essential to perform winching. On a steel rope you can easily cut yourself, while with a synthetic rope there is risk of burning your hands if you hold on to the rope. D-Shackles or Soft Shackles Will be used to connect your winch to the object that need to be winched. If your winch has a hook, then you can use the hook directly. WORDS OF CAUTION -Never attach a recovery/kinetic rope or strap to the winch hook to increase the length of a pull. Use a Winch Extension Strap. -Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of rope around the drum. Rope could come loose from the drum, as the rope attachment to the drum is not designed to hold a load. -STAY CLEAR FROM THE ROPE AT ALL TIMES WHEN IT IS UNDER LOAD. STRETCHING YOUR WINCH ROPE FOR THE FIRST USE The life of a wire rope is directly related to the use and care it receives. Tensioning the wire rope is critical to ensure a long product life. Tensioning the wire rope will prevent outer layers of wire rope from pinching and deforming the inner layers. During its first use, a new wire rope must be spooled onto its drum under a load of at least 500 lbs. (227kgs). Use the following instructions toproperly stretch the wire rope onto the winch drum: BEFORE YOU PULL Practice using your winch before you get stuck. A real situation is no time to be learning how to use your winch. Whether you’re recovering another vehicle or pulling a stump from the ground, knowing the proper winching techniques can help keep you and others around you safe. And perhaps the most important part of the winching process, regardless of the situation, is what you do BEFORE you pull. 1. Always take your time to assess your situation and plan your pull carefully. 2. Always take your time when using a winch. 3. Use the right equipment for your situation. 4. Always wear gloves and do not allow the rope to slide through your hands. 5. You and only you should handle the rope and operate the remote control switch. 6. Think safety at all times. 7. Practice. Practice and practice the steps. RIGGING FOR THE PULL The following steps describe how to recover your vehicle with rigging a single line pull. Double or multiple line rigging techniques follow the same basic steps,but use a snatch block to assist the process. Step 1: PUT ON GLOVES. Step 2: DISENGAGE CLUTCH. To allow free spooling of the winch drum, rotate the clutch lever on the winch to Disengage. Freespooling conserves battery power. Step 3: FREE THE WINCH HOOK AND ATTACH HOOK STRAP. Free the winch hook from its anchor point. Attach hook strap to the hook (if not attached). Step 4: PULL ROPE TO THE STUCK VEHICLE Pull out enough rope. Be sure to keep certain amount of tension in the wire as it can become twisted and overwrap when slackened, leading to rope damage. To prevent loosing the end, hold the winch hook in the hook strap while you work. Step 5: SECURE TO THE STUCK VEHICLE. Use Soft Shackles or a rated D-Shackle. Step 6: LOCK THE CLUTCH. Lock the winch drum by rotating the clutch lever on the winch to Engage. Step7 : CONNECT THE REMOTE CONTROL. Be careful not to let the remote control cord dangle in front of the winch. Always disconnect the remote control when not in use. Step 8: PUT ROPE UNDER TENSION. Using the winch switch, slowly wind the rope until no slack remains. Once the rope is under tension, stand well clear, and never step over it. Step 9: CHECK THE VEHICLE THAT WILL BE PULLED. Communicate with the vehicle owner about your course of action, and ask him to put the vehicle in 4LO. Do a last inspection of the connection before starting the pull. Step 10: CHECK ROPE. The ropeshould be neatly wound around the spooling drum. Improper winding can cause damage to the rope. Step 12: LAY SOMETHING OVER THE ROPE, if you decide it is necessary, midway between the winch and the anchor point to absorb energy should the rope snap loose. A winch dampener can be used, or a heavy jacket might also do the trick. Step 13: MAKE YOUR INTENTIONS CLEAR. Be sure that everyone in the immediate vicinity surrounding the winching operation is completely aware of your intentions before you pull. Declare where the spectators should not stand — never behind or in front of the vehicle and never near the rope or snatch block. Your situation may have other “no people” zones. Step 14: BEGIN WINCHING. With the winching vehicle’s engine on and light tension already on the rope, begin winching slowly and steadily. Be sure that the rope is winding evenly and tightly around the spooling drum. The vehicle may be steered while winching but not driven. Driving vehicle causes rope to become slack and entangled. It is advisable to winch in "blips" by pushing the button for 2-3 seconds, followed by a pause of 5-10 seconds. This helps to keep the winch motor cool and during this time you can keep inspecting if the rope loops well on the winch or if no damage is occuring to the stuck vehicle. The stuck vehicle can also give gently blips of throttle to help the recovery process. During recovery of another vehicle, it is not advisable to keep the winching vehicle in (P) Park, as this causes a huge load on the transmission and might even damage the transmission. Use your handbrake, stay inside the vehicle, and keep your brake pedal pressed in hard. Use the remote to control the winching process, and have a buddy standing on a safe distance to act as a spotter. Use your radio to communicate with the stuck vehicle and your spotter. SOME LAST HINTS: A winch is very powerful, yet you should ALWAYS try to reduce the stress of the recovery, by deflating the stuck vehicle further down, and shoveling/creating a path where the vehicle can drive out with assistance of the winch. So make sure the wheels are free and can freely rotate. A winch recovery should always be done straight, and not under an angle as this will severely increase the risk of damage to the rope or stuck vehicle. If you need to pull from an angle you can use a snatch block. When you have finished the recovery, make sure to spool the rope back to the winch properly, by having 1 person to keep the rope under tension with his body weight, and another person to guide the rope back into the winch by guiding It from left to right, so the winch is rolled up evenly along the surface of the drum.

We are truly blessed with having another trip lead. @Islam Soliman you bring again another flavor to our members, and it’s a flavor we all love: the route from Tawi Nazwa to BR has lots of existing tracks. To my surprise and delight you took us into areas none of the other marshals have taken so far, and with a perfect pace you gave us time to make our way to Big Red. From there you scaled it up and created excellent challenges for all and the ability to rev up our engines in order to try to follow that mighty black Yukon of yours. As a second lead one of the tasks is to correct the lines where needed, but I hardly had to do that, which says a lot about your drive skills you have built through your numerous drives with us. I carried a massive smile all morning from following your throughout the dunes. Many more drives will follow !