The 12th UK South-East "iPads for Everyone!!" Thread (All Welcome)

[Gundogs]

Nice prop blur! :D

Does this site header work or is there too much dead space either side?

http://www.mattpetersphotography.co.uk/

I'd have the swirly butterfly bits nearer each edge, and a little more space underneath too, or move Matt Peters Photography up a wee bit.
I know I'm a fussy cowbag but I think in the weddings blurb you've used the words unfold, and capture too often.
It's looking great though :D;)

[Richard1959]

Given the Credit Card a dam good thrashing this evening ............ new toy should arrive in a few days :p

[Jonathan]

Tried googling for anything remotely to do with it but nothing.

This is the picture:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ankehuber/3659021241/

Try TinEye - that can track down stuff like that.

[Jonathan]

TinEye didn't find a thing. I'm beginning to wonder if it's a software glitch or something.

Whoops - seems like ya already did :o

[Kaben]

Nice prop blur! :D

Does this site header work or is there too much dead space either side?

http://www.mattpetersphotography.co.uk/

I would move the text up a bit so the bottom of the flourish goes below the text (just above those butterfly things at the ends).
At the moment my eye is too drawn to the dead space above your name.

Otherwise looks good though!

[Mike]

Given the Credit Card a dam good thrashing this evening ............ new toy should arrive in a few days :p

What did you go for in the end?

Mine will be taking a bashing soon...torn between a few purchases...was looking at getting some elinchrom lights but I'm veering towards pocket wizards now as I think they'll be more suited to how I shoot...and I really would like a 35L...:confused:

[Box Brownie]

@ Matt ~ had quickish looksee at the site - nice and crisp though a few things stood out to me as needing your attention???

The 3 location pictures on the Portraits page should ideally show IMO 3 different children by way of age/location/gender.....i.e. more scope in the portfolio ;)

Your mention of prices is all over the place ~ IMO rather than stating them repeatedly on the various pages refer to them and maybe hyperlink in the page text to the "prices page". Also on the "Commercial" page you say starting at £50 and on the prices page you say £100.

On the Commercial page it comes across as though you have struggled to express your ideas and to you do rather repeat yourself :( And as for "I can supply you with the perfect images to throw you into the future & beyond!" If you are going to use words to intimate the value of the images to give them future benefit please use the word project not throw e.g. "to project your business into the future......." As the old saying goes would you buy from this man when reading the blurb.

I do hope I have not come across as too critical???

[Matt Peters]

Cheers guys.. Very much appreciated! The text hyper links are on my to do list as is the commercial side which if I'm honest I'll prob ditch anyway.

Need to fix the image alignment on the wedding page too, seems to hang to the right?!

[Anke]

Whoops - seems like ya already did :o

Try TinEye - that can track down stuff like that.

Yup, still none the wiser.

[Anke]

...

Does this site header work or is there too much dead space either side?

http://www.mattpetersphotography.co.uk/

I think if the links were centered it'd suit the smaller header better. Too much white space is definitely no bad thing, I like it :)

[Matt Peters]

I think if the links were centered it'd suit the smaller header better. Too much white space is definitely no bad thing, I like it :)

I shall have a squiz later on and see if I can move them! :D

[Richard1959]

What did you go for in the end?

Mine will be taking a bashing soon...torn between a few purchases...was looking at getting some elinchrom lights but I'm veering towards pocket wizards now as I think they'll be more suited to how I shoot...and I really would like a 35L...:confused:

I went for Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM, hope it arrive by mid day Sat as I am going to a local flying club members day

[Mike]

I went for Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM, hope it arrive by mid day Sat as I am going to a local flying club members day

Nice one! :)

I think I'll be getting some pocketwizards in the next week or so (was going to go for studio lights but I think putting my speedlights to better use would be the way to go for now). What light modifiers, stands, brackets etc do people suggest getting. The westcott umbrella kit and...? Softbox? I quite like the look of the cheetah qbox but I can't find it in the uk.

[Matt Peters]

Nice purchase, the 100-400 is an awesome bit of kit!! :D

I have made a quick couple of changes.. Made the banner wider & lifted the text & added a hyper link into the portraits page to the pricing. Just need to shift the menu bar across & figure out why the wedding image is not central?!

[souporman]

Nice one! :)

I think I'll be getting some pocketwizards in the next week or so (was going to go for studio lights but I think putting my speedlights to better use would be the way to go for now). What light modifiers, stands, brackets etc do people suggest getting. The westcott umbrella kit and...? Softbox? I quite like the look of the cheetah qbox but I can't find it in the uk.

I quite like the lastolite ez boxes (or similar knockoffs) and use mine quite a bit now that I never really take it down. These light stands (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=manfrotto+nano+light+stand&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=15242067805279038165&sa=X&ei=Nf5dTof1MIWZ8QPZ1ZioAw&ved=0CEYQ8wIwAA) are great for speedlights.

As for umbrellas, about the only recommendation I have is not to bother with those convertible ones (where you can take covers off to make them shoot through etc). They're just too much of a pain in the ass. Umbrellas are pretty cheap, pick up a reflective and a shoot through if you think you need both.

[Gundogs]

Morning peeps,
finally made up my mind, re-jigged a bit and have entered this one for Man's best friend.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6202/6099622328_624cab0525.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099622328/)
Best mates (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099622328/) by Penelope Malby Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/penel/), on Flickr

Matt, website fiddling is a right pain as my husband has recently found out :lol: took ages before I was totally happy and even now I look and go hmmmm.

[Matt Peters]

Morning peeps,
finally made up my mind, re-jigged a bit and have entered this one for Man's best friend.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6202/6099622328_624cab0525.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099622328/)
Best mates (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099622328/) by Penelope Malby Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/penel/), on Flickr

Matt, website fiddling is a right pain as my husband has recently found out :lol: took ages before I was totally happy and even now I look and go hmmmm.

Nice choice! :D

It can be, my Facebook fan page is actually worse with all the coding used! My site its self is hosted with Photium which is very easy to use and customize!

[Mike]

I quite like the lastolite ez boxes (or similar knockoffs) and use mine quite a bit now that I never really take it down. These light stands (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=manfrotto+nano+light+stand&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=15242067805279038165&sa=X&ei=Nf5dTof1MIWZ8QPZ1ZioAw&ved=0CEYQ8wIwAA) are great for speedlights.

As for umbrellas, about the only recommendation I have is not to bother with those convertible ones (where you can take covers off to make them shoot through etc). They're just too much of a pain in the ass. Umbrellas are pretty cheap, pick up a reflective and a shoot through if you think you need both.

Cheers for that buddy. :) I'll have a look. Not quite sure whether to buy 2 TT1s and 3 TT5s or 1 TT1 and 3 TT5s for now...would be nice to trigger from both camera bodies tough...but more is more expensive! And the zone controller, that looks useful.

[souporman]

Cheers for that buddy. :) I'll have a look. Not quite sure whether to buy 2 TT1s and 3 TT5s or 1 TT1 and 3 TT5s for now...would be nice to trigger from both camera bodies tough...but more is more expensive! And the zone controller, that looks useful.

Sounds like an expensive day if nothing else :)

ps: I like these umbrella brackets (http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Manfrotto+026&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#q=Manfrotto+026&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=9l3&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=shop&ei=TA5eTrnrCIia8QPhga2jAw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=5&ved=0CDEQ_AUoBA&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=e67052e80effdac3&biw=1280&bih=931) for my similar setup. I have some some cheaper, plasticky ones but they don't tighten down as well.

[Mike]

Sounds like an expensive day if nothing else :)

ps: I like these umbrella brackets (http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Manfrotto+026&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#q=Manfrotto+026&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=9l3&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=shop&ei=TA5eTrnrCIia8QPhga2jAw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=5&ved=0CDEQ_AUoBA&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=e67052e80effdac3&biw=1280&bih=931) for my similar setup. I have some some cheaper, plasticky ones but they don't tighten down as well.

Hehe...yes, Mrs G has given the green light for purchasing so I'm trying to put together a shopping list. :) Thanks for the ideas.

[souporman]

Hehe...yes, Mrs G has given the green light for purchasing so I'm trying to put together a shopping list. :) Thanks for the ideas.

Very nice! I'm fully 3/4's of the way through my 'no new gear year' and I'm starting to get itchy. I have to live vicariously though you guys :)

[ies photos]

Very nice! I'm fully 3/4's of the way through my 'no new gear year' and I'm starting to get itchy. I have to live vicariously though you guys :)

Snap! Its been painful, I feel your pain!

Doing a wedding next Thurs for a mate at Weybridge Reg Office, looking forward to it. Only a small affair, 10 people max I think including me and the wife! Bit worried as he's a bit of a joker and I've never managed to snap him without pulling a funny face. I have his wifes permission to give him a good slap if he is not playing ball, plus I reckon they would be back in the front door for a divorce if so. :cool:

[courier]

rules are there to broken

i take it no one was interested in brick lane market then lol. Let us know when you're going to camden..

[souporman]

Snap! Its been painful, I feel your pain!

Doing a wedding next Thurs for a mate at Weybridge Reg Office, looking forward to it. Only a small affair, 10 people max I think including me and the wife! Bit worried as he's a bit of a joker and I've never managed to snap him without pulling a funny face. I have his wifes permission to give him a good slap if he is not playing ball, plus I reckon they would be back in the front door for a divorce if so. :cool:

You have no idea!

That sounds similar to how big our wedding is going to be ;)

rules are there to broken

i take it no one was interested in brick lane market then lol. Let us know when you're going to camden..

I honestly don't mind where we go for the next meet. We can do brick lane if you prefer?

How does Saturday, Sept 17th sound or our 50mm meetup?

[courier]

perhaps we could hit both - not exactly far on tube/bus..

i cant make that date though.. :/

[souporman]

perhaps we could hit both - not exactly far on tube/bus..

i cant make that date though.. :/

How's the following Saturday look?

[ies photos]

You have no idea!

That sounds similar to how big our wedding is going to be ;)

I honestly don't mind where we go for the next meet. We can do brick lane if you prefer?

How does Saturday, Sept 17th sound or our 50mm meetup?

I'm sure you'll smile for me Kev, I have ways ;)

50mm Meetup! I have a 50mm ;) Weekends at the moment though are all booked up with bumps and babies.

meeting after that should be Aperture based so a "F2.2 Meeting" ;)

[courier]

How's the following Saturday look?

24/25 september - both good for me. :)

surely an aperture meet would be 'wide open'?

[souporman]

I'm sure you'll smile for me Kev, I have ways ;)

50mm Meetup! I have a 50mm ;) Weekends at the moment though are all booked up with bumps and babies.

meeting after that should be Aperture based so a "F2.2 Meeting" ;)

Oh I'm sure you do.... :)

I'm open to shooting a weekday as well, but markets are generally only open on the weekends. A weekday might even allow the elusive Anke to join us?

You could just call your f2.2 meetup a 'primes only'. We can be racist against all those zoom pushers ;)

[courier]

I have a 50mm ;)

i heard you had 1.2 ;)

[ies photos]

i heard you had 1.2 ;)

OK it should be called "How Low can you go" ;)

Special lens for arsenal fans is the 8.2 ;)

[Klystron]

OK it should be called "How Low can you go" ;)

Special lens for arsenal fans is the 8.2 ;)

with a red band ?

[courier]

with a red band ?

L for Losers

[courier]

Special lens for arsenal fans is the 8.2 ;)

lol you have to shoot wide open - like their defence..

[courier]

wow! just landed a photography pass for this! result!!
http://www.brownstock.co.uk/brownstock_line_up.html

thinking i might need to rent a 17-40!

[cforster]

wow! just landed a photography pass for this! result!!
http://www.brownstock.co.uk/brownstock_line_up.html

thinking i might need to rent a 17-40!

You might be able to borrow mine so long as I get it back for sept 15th ... You're not too far from London Bridge are you?

[courier]

You might be able to borrow mine so long as I get it back for sept 15th ... You're not too far from London Bridge are you?

ooh that would be amazing. yeah im just by blackfriars - drop me a PM if you like :)

[Klystron]

wow! just landed a photography pass for this! result!!
http://www.brownstock.co.uk/brownstock_line_up.html

thinking i might need to rent a 17-40!

Ha, thats on my door step, so you coming out to the sticks;)

[Gundogs]

All this chat of new kit, now I know what men spend money on :rolleyes:

my 2nd set of Cactus V5s arrived today, will have a play later.

Just re-visiting some pics I took while in Florence last year for my birthday. Predictably I spent an afternoon shooting the dogs in one particular square. All taken with my good ol' 350D.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6100043670_657d164fdf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6100043670/)
Florentine dogs. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6100043670/) by Penelope Malby Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/penel/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6099498023_e239cdaffa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099498023/)
Out for a stroll. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099498023/) by Penelope Malby Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/penel/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6099498605_3bbf25e80b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099498605/)
Buon giorno. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099498605/) by Penelope Malby Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/penel/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6100043398_a37b715fef.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6100043398/)
Italian spanian. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6100043398/) by Penelope Malby Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/penel/), on Flickr

I was thinking of selling the 350D body yesterday, but now I might not. Feels wrong to sell it :(

[cforster]

Anyone know of a "universal" battery charger that will charge the 5DmkII batteries (LP-E6) plus the 50D batteries (BP511) plus the G10 batteries (NB-7L) so I only need to take one charger on holiday?

[Mike]

Anyone know of a "universal" battery charger that will charge the 5DmkII batteries (LP-E6) plus the 50D batteries (BP511) plus the G10 batteries (NB-7L) so I only need to take one charger on holiday?

I bought a universal charger in Jessops earlier this year...can't remember the make but it does most Canon batteries although I think you have to buy a separate plate for the 5DII batteries.

[Mike]

Question for Pocket Wizard flex users - do you have any range issues using them with a 580EXII?

[courier]

All this chat of new kit, now I know what men spend money on :rolleyes:

my 2nd set of Cactus V5s arrived today, will have a play later.

Just re-visiting some pics I took while in Florence last year for my birthday. Predictably I spent an afternoon shooting the dogs in one particular square. All taken with my good ol' 350D.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6100043670_657d164fdf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6100043670/)
Florentine dogs. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6100043670/) by Penelope Malby Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/penel/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6099498023_e239cdaffa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099498023/)
Out for a stroll. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099498023/) by Penelope Malby Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/penel/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6099498605_3bbf25e80b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099498605/)
Buon giorno. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099498605/) by Penelope Malby Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/penel/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6199/6100043398_a37b715fef.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6100043398/)
Italian spanian. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6100043398/) by Penelope Malby Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/penel/), on Flickr

I was thinking of selling the 350D body yesterday, but now I might not. Feels wrong to sell it :(
nice shots
i sold my 450D and never looked back - no point old equipment gathering dust when you could be playing with new toys imo

[souporman]

Question for Pocket Wizard flex users - do you have any range issues using them with a 580EXII?

No (for PW II's)

nice shots
i sold my 450D and never looked back - no point old equipment gathering dust when you could be playing with new toys imo

Funny, I took my old 350 out the other day thinking I could travel ultralight for the 50mm day. I'm not sure if I could use it again though after using so many years with the other models.

Wish I would've sold it when it was worth something :)

[courier]

too true Kev, i used my friends 550d the other day and it just felt so small. 5d - how did i ever live without you :)

[Mike]

No (for PW II's)

What about TT1/TT5?

[Klystron]

Anyone know of a "universal" battery charger that will charge the 5DmkII batteries (LP-E6) plus the 50D batteries (BP511) plus the G10 batteries (NB-7L) so I only need to take one charger on holiday?

7 day shop, buy the charger then add the battery holders that you require.

[souporman]

What about TT1/TT5?

I don't have any of those, so I don't know ;)

If you're wondering about those issues that they created the RF blocking sleeve for the flash, they only happened with the NA units due to the frequencies they used. The EU ones don't suffer from the same interference.

[Gundogs]

nice shots
i sold my 450D and never looked back - no point old equipment gathering dust when you could be playing with new toys imo

hmm but my 350D probably isn't worth anything now anyway. And I don't like taking the 40D or the 7D on beaches. So I'll keep it just for hols, for now....

[cforster]

7 day shop, buy the charger then add the battery holders that you require.

Perfect!! Thank you :D

[Mike]

I don't have any of those, so I don't know ;)

If you're wondering about those issues that they created the RF blocking sleeve for the flash, they only happened with the NA units due to the frequencies they used. The EU ones don't suffer from the same interference.

Ah, I thought as much but I was debating this very point in another thread. Glad you said that! :)

[Mike]

Ad in the classified section wanting 5 sports togs in London 11th Sept: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1085030

[ies photos]

Ad in the classified section wanting 5 sports togs in London 11th Sept: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1085030


I've worked with Gu before on a couple of races, its ASI Photos finishline race pix

[souporman]

Ah, I thought as much but I was debating this very point in another thread. Glad you said that! :)

This page (http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-10050-10598) has a good test of all of the resolutions for this issue, along with this quote

Reminder: All PocketWizards sold in the U.S., Canada and a handful of other countries operate in the 340-354MHz frequency range. Testing for this article was done only with these versions, and the range results we state are therefore applicable only to these versions. PocketWizards sold in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries operate at 433-434MHz and are less affected by Speedlite RF noise from the 580EX, 580EX II and 430EX. They are not unaffected, however, and so may also benefit from shielding accessories like the AC5 and AC7, but we haven't tested this.

So I guess the EU ones aren't totally unaffected, but it doesn't sound like it's really an issue.

Ad in the classified section wanting 5 sports togs in London 11th Sept: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1085030

Wonder what event he wants covered?

[Swaffs]

Ad in the classified section wanting 5 sports togs in London 11th Sept: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1085030

Thats a Shame, I'm doing 2 jobs on that day already!

[Mike]

This page (http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-10050-10598) has a good test of all of the resolutions for this issue, along with this quote



So I guess the EU ones aren't totally unaffected, but it doesn't sound like it's really an issue.


Thanks for the info :)

Ah, I see Rich is here - any feedback on the PW flex system? I'm looking to buy :)


Wonder what event he wants covered?

Thats a Shame, I'm doing 2 jobs on that day already!

And I'll be suffering a hangover that day so I'm out too! :lol:

[ies photos]

Thats a Shame, I'm doing 2 jobs on that day already!

snap, a different 2 though ;)

that pay from Gu isn't bad for a day, infact its good for a race tog.

[bridge99]

Thanks for the info :)

Ah, I see Rich is here - any feedback on the PW flex system? I'm looking to buy :)


well till I got that banding issue with mine that I showed you last Friday I had zero problems with mine, and the range is excellent.

[Mike]

Have you had time to plug it in and try sorting it out? That was very odd as you were only at 1/100!

[bridge99]

OK it should be called "How Low can you go" ;)

Special lens for arsenal fans is the 8.2 ;)

leave it.. anyway we've now bought a Korean striker that nobody heard of that scores once every 12 games, that should help... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

lol you have to shoot wide open - like their defence..

1-5 isnt that great either, we just did you a favour going one better with the 8-2 :oops:

[bridge99]

Have you had time to plug it in and try sorting it out? That was very odd as you were only at 1/100!

no to be honest this is the first time since Saturday i've sat at a computer, i'm at work till 10pm today so hopefully I will get some time later to have a look at the links you sent me, its funny that it only happened in manual mode and not in AV?

Have you had a look at the 35L pics yet?

[Mike]

leave it.. anyway we've now bought a Korean striker that nobody heard of that scores once every 12 games, that should help... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:



1-5 isnt that great either, we just did you a favour going one better with the 8-2 :oops:

8-2 is still a better goal difference than 5-1 ;)

[Richard1959]

Went to the top of the Round Tower of Windsor Castle today all 200 steps up and 200 down, shame it was such an over cast day, just a couple for now still getting my head around Lightroom.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6100686514_a53f9b86bf_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53825126@N07/6100686514/])

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6100139701_13e9f7e174_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53825126@N07/6100139701/])

And one from ground level

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6100141517_efa14ec89e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53825126@N07/6100141517/)

[Anke]

Question for Pocket Wizard flex users - do you have any range issues using them with a 580EXII?

Only used mine a few times but did test the range and plenty far enough on my 580EX II.

[Anke]

Another great day documenting all the hidden corners of Tunbridge Wells :)

553508

[Mike]

Cool, thanks for the info :)

Liking the Windsor shots Richard. :)

[Kaben]

Question for Pocket Wizard flex users - do you have any range issues using them with a 580EXII?

I have no issues with my 580II or 430II with my 2xFlex/1x mini setup. The interference issues are far more dramatic for the US Frequencies - the EU is much less prone to problems. I have had them firing the equivalent distance of half a football pitch away ( my friend ran off with the flash at the last wedding i did and thats about how far he got)

Also if you are picking up the flex system, you HAVE to get the AC3 zone controller. I have had mine for about a month and its incredible. Only £50 and it lets you remotely change the power of each channel individually AND switch the speed lights from manual to TTL at the press of a button.

Well worth it, especially if you are putting them inside a softbox but want to shoot in manual mode or you have a flash positioned far away.

[courier]

8-2 is still a better goal difference than 5-1 ;)
-6 < -4 ;)

[bridge99]

-6 < -4 ;)

still above you in the table... at the moment.... ;)

[ies photos]

leave it.. anyway we've now bought a Korean striker that nobody heard of that scores once every 12 games, that should help... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:



1-5 isnt that great either, we just did you a favour going one better with the 8-2 :oops:


emm-you-eff-cee OK!

[Mike]

-6 < -4 ;)

Ah...I'm talking about it the old fashioned way...in the ratio format...5:1 is worse than 8:2 (4:1) ;)

emm-you-eff-cee OK!

Not OK!

[Mike]

I have no issues with my 580II or 430II with my 2xFlex/1x mini setup. The interference issues are far more dramatic for the US Frequencies - the EU is much less prone to problems. I have had them firing the equivalent distance of half a football pitch away ( my friend ran off with the flash at the last wedding i did and thats about how far he got)

Also if you are picking up the flex system, you HAVE to get the AC3 zone controller. I have had mine for about a month and its incredible. Only £50 and it lets you remotely change the power of each channel individually AND switch the speed lights from manual to TTL at the press of a button.

Well worth it, especially if you are putting them inside a softbox but want to shoot in manual mode or you have a flash positioned far away.

Thanks for the info Rob, yes, the AC3 controller is on the list!! :) I think one of the online retailers do a kit with 1 mini, 2 flexes and an AC3. Chuck another flex in and I think that's probably my list done...plus stands and modifiers etc...

[bridge99]

emm-you-eff-cee OK!

we would have been better off sending the ladies team out, at least there would have been something to look at while we were getting thrashed ;)

[bridge99]

I have no issues with my 580II or 430II with my 2xFlex/1x mini setup. The interference issues are far more dramatic for the US Frequencies - the EU is much less prone to problems. I have had them firing the equivalent distance of half a football pitch away ( my friend ran off with the flash at the last wedding i did and thats about how far he got)

Also if you are picking up the flex system, you HAVE to get the AC3 zone controller. I have had mine for about a month and its incredible. Only £50 and it lets you remotely change the power of each channel individually AND switch the speed lights from manual to TTL at the press of a button.

Well worth it, especially if you are putting them inside a softbox but want to shoot in manual mode or you have a flash positioned far away.

Rob/Rich or anyone that has PW flex, have you had the problem where you get a black band at the bottom of photos when you shoot in manual mode while using your PW's? its kind of like a sync speed problem even though I was only shooting at 1/100, when I switched to AV the banding went, its quite odd.
couple of examples, RAW sooc and yes I know the photos a bit rubbish...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6100279907_cc0a687c6e_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6100276829_796ea20c8f_z.jpg

[adrian5127]

Went to the top of the Round Tower of Windsor Castle today all 200 steps up and 200 down, shame it was such an over cast day, just a couple for now still getting my head around Lightroom.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6100139701_13e9f7e174_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53825126@N07/6100139701/])

And one from ground level

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6100141517_efa14ec89e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53825126@N07/6100141517/)

Nice pictures....is it worth going up the round tower? If so I will have to make I get over to Windsor, I thinki it is only open for a limited period

Another great day documenting all the hidden corners of Tunbridge Wells

553508

Looks as though you are getting access to some interesting bits



Just re-visiting some pics I took while in Florence last year for my birthday. Predictably I spent an afternoon shooting the dogs in one particular square. All taken with my good ol' 350D.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6100043670_657d164fdf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6100043670/)
Florentine dogs. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6100043670/) by Penelope Malby Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/penel/), on Flickr


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6099498605_3bbf25e80b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/penel/6099498605/)

I was thinking of selling the 350D body yesterday, but now I might not. Feels wrong to sell it

love these two

Personally I would sell it while it is still worth a little bit and use it to fund something else. I also worry about sand but being careful and if it is windy use an optech rain sleeve to protect it

When we went to Donna Nook we used rain covers of various descriptions and they worked well. You can see from this picture how windy it got

http://my-odds-and-sods.smugmug.com/Other/Seals/MG4380/724641666_SufY3-L.jpg

[adrian5127]

Mark

I have had a similar problem but I have not had time to research it.

[bridge99]

Mark

I have had a similar problem but I have not had time to research it.

I didnt really notice till the second wedding it happened at, the first time i thought it was just me being rubbish, but I was at a wedding with Mike last Friday and about two hundred photos were like it, Mike has kindly sent me these links that I havent really had time to look at yet

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/....php?t=1073932

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=845765

http://www.pocketwizard.com/inspirat...ersync_fpsync/

[adrian5127]

Mark none of the links are working for me:confused:

[Mike]

These are the first two:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1073932

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=845765

They're about adjusting the hypersync settings I think with regards to getting rid of the black band.

The other one is something like this:

http://www.pocketwizard.com/inspirations/tutorials/hypersync_tutorial_video/

Actually, this one:

http://www.pocketwizard.com/inspirations/technology/hypersync_fpsync/

Although the first will give you some info too.

[adrian5127]

Mike

Thanks I will have a look at them

Another possible issue is covered in a firmware update and all of the PW need to be using the latest firmware covered here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=835065&highlight=pocket+wizard+banding

[Gundogs]

Personally I would sell it while it is still worth a little bit and use it to fund something else. I also worry about sand but being careful and if it is windy use an optech rain sleeve to protect it

When we went to Donna Nook we used rain covers of various descriptions and they worked well. You can see from this picture how windy it got

http://my-odds-and-sods.smugmug.com/Other/Seals/MG4380/724641666_SufY3-L.jpg

wow, yes - very windy. OK will get myself a rain sleeve thing and will take the 40D on hols. Not taking my 7D on a beach though! spose if I get 100 quid for the 350D it can go towards another lens.......... hmmm I think I quite fancy a nice L prime lens.
It's catching isn't it. This shopping lark. :rolleyes::lol:

[Mike]

Not taking my 7D on a beach though!

Why not? I was chest deep in the sea a couple of weeks ago with my 5DII, 24-70L & 2 580EXIIs!! A 7D on the beach will be easy! :lol:

[Swaffs]

Ah, I see Rich is here - any feedback on the PW flex system? I'm looking to buy :)

Only briefly I'm afraid...

Busy with bike photos from Cadwell.. And still reelling from the loss of a fantastic young rider who had huge potential.

Here's a few pics to make up for my absence



everyone loves Shakey
http://www.swaffsphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/RS11CP-BSB280811-5320.jpg

And all camera's were on Josh, who kept his mountain schenanigans to a subdued level after a run in with Mr Rutter, and a one race disqualification!
http://www.swaffsphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/RS11CP-BSB280811-5233.jpg



A blatent copy of the recent 'styles' attempted.
http://www.swaffsphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/RS11CP-BSB280811-0246-Edit.jpg


Mike,
I Love the flex system, and no real issue with range (on a 580EX original).
Rob has recently got the AC3 controller, and another TT5, and a 580EX II it sounds fantastic, and has moved high up my wishlist.

Shame I couldn't do that 11 Sept to pay for it :(

[Gundogs]

Why not? I was chest deep in the sea a couple of weeks ago with my 5DII, 24-70L & 2 580EXIIs!! A 7D on the beach will be easy! :lol:

cos you're crazy and I'm not :lol:

quick filter question. Currently I don't have a filter on my 24 - 105 lens - yes I know I should but I kind of didn't get round to it. For the sort of thing I do, should I just get one like this ?
http://www.parkcameras.com/3371/Hoya-77mm-SHMC-Pro-1D-Protector.html
or should I get a UV jobby?

[Mike]

cos you're crazy and I'm not :lol:

quick filter question. Currently I don't have a filter on my 24 - 105 lens - yes I know I should but I kind of didn't get round to it. For the sort of thing I do, should I just get one like this ?
http://www.parkcameras.com/3371/Hoya-77mm-SHMC-Pro-1D-Protector.html
or should I get a UV jobby?

I only have 1 UV filter in use and that is on my 16-35L. That is the only lens I own that has a shallow hood. The rest have deep enough hoods that I don't worry about protection from filters...and yes, I am crazy...sometimes! :lol:

Thanks for the feedback Rich, order for PWs going in tonight! I'm slightly torn between getting 1 mini or 2 as I have and use 2 bodies at weddings...might get 1 mini, 3 flexes, 1 AC3 and other stuff for now, and add another mini and AC3 along the line...I can always use one of the flexes to trigger for now...

[Anke]

Rob/Rich or anyone that has PW flex, have you had the problem where you get a black band at the bottom of photos when you shoot in manual mode while using your PW's? its kind of like a sync speed problem even though I was only shooting at 1/100, when I switched to AV the banding went, its quite odd.
couple of examples, RAW sooc and yes I know the photos a bit rubbish...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6100279907_cc0a687c6e_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6100276829_796ea20c8f_z.jpg

I haven't put mine through their paces at all recently but this is a bit of a concern.

[Anke]

...

Looks as though you are getting access to some interesting bits
...

It's been very enlightening for sure :) People are so kind and have just let us in anywhere we ask. Brilliant! Try it in your home town :)

[ies photos]

please don't get me looking at PW's I have ceilings that need plastering!

[Anke]

These are the first two:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1073932

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=845765

They're about adjusting the hypersync settings I think with regards to getting rid of the black band.

The other one is something like this:

http://www.pocketwizard.com/inspirations/tutorials/hypersync_tutorial_video/

Actually, this one:

http://www.pocketwizard.com/inspirations/technology/hypersync_fpsync/

Although the first will give you some info too.

Mike

Thanks I will have a look at them

Another possible issue is covered in a firmware update and all of the PW need to be using the latest firmware covered here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=835065&highlight=pocket+wizard+banding

Subscribed for future reference, thanks guys.

[Kaben]

Mark - go into the firmware options , choose one of the channels (c1/c2) and set the camera type to 5DII for all of your PW's. When using on the 5D use the channel you have set up.

The 5DII is the most finickey of all the canon camera for some reason - recent firmwares have improved things though.

I get the odd dark band every now and again, but its just a shadow - not a black bar like that!

[Anke]

...

Here's a few pics to make up for my absence
...

Amazing pics, Rich.

[Mike]

Those were on his 1DII if I recall correctly.

I like the kiddie shot too, a little bit of cropping will recover it I reckon.

[Swaffs]

Mark - go into the firmware options , choose one of the channels (c1/c2) and set the camera type to 5DII for all of your PW's. When using on the 5D use the channel you have set up.

The 5DII is the most finickey of all the canon camera for some reason - recent firmwares have improved things though.

I get the odd dark band every now and again, but its just a shadow - not a black bar like that!


Yep I had that issue in the early days, it was to do with a setting for the 5DII for when to enable the PW's hypersync mode.

[Gundogs]

I know some of you were talking about straps the other week, but have any of you girlies out there used one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Rapid-R-Strap-RS-W1-Camera-Strap-Women-UK-/130514236054?pt=UK_Photography_Straps_Hand_Grips&hash=item1e63413296

Should I trust that one point connection to the camera? I spose they wouldn't be selling thousands of the straps if cameras were falling off would they :rolleyes:

[ies photos]

I know some of you were talking about straps the other week, but have any of you girlies out there used one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Rapid-R-Strap-RS-W1-Camera-Strap-Women-UK-/130514236054?pt=UK_Photography_Straps_Hand_Grips&hash=item1e63413296

Should I trust that one point connection to the camera? I spose they wouldn't be selling thousands of the straps if cameras were falling off would they :rolleyes:

plenty of blokes on here with Man-boobs who are able comment...... :lol:

Obviously not me ;) but I am +1 for Optech Pro, got one on each camera and they do make a big difference.

[Richard1959]

Nice pictures....is it worth going up the round tower? If so I will have to make I get over to Windsor, I thinki it is only open for a limited period
Looks as though you are getting access to some interesting bits

There is an extra £7.00 to "Conquer the Tower" because I live in the Borough I get the general admission for free, the tour does explain the history of the Tower and Castle. There are some restrictions where you are allowed to take pictures (none of the Royal apartment area for security reasons).

I did it because I used to go up the Round Tower all the time when I was a child in the 1960's the only restriction then was no access when the Queen was home.

It is open until the end of September useful info here http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=34#tower they do ask some health questions, there are 200 steps and no lift!

[Gundogs]

plenty of blokes on here with Man-boobs who are able comment...... :lol:


having not met any of you yet I didn't like to mention moobs :lol: wil go look at Optech pro straps too. Ta.

[bridge99]

Mark - go into the firmware options , choose one of the channels (c1/c2) and set the camera type to 5DII for all of your PW's. When using on the 5D use the channel you have set up.

The 5DII is the most finickey of all the canon camera for some reason - recent firmwares have improved things though.

I get the odd dark band every now and again, but its just a shadow - not a black bar like that!

I will take my PW's to work tomorrow and have a play, I've never actually plugged them in since I bought them, can I set one channel for the 1d and another for the 5d ? Or am I talking rubbish and missing the point. It was with the 1d I had the problems with on Friday not the 5d

[Swaffs]

I will take my PW's to work tomorrow and have a play, I've never actually plugged them in since I bought them, can I set one channel for the 1d and another for the 5d ? Or am I talking rubbish and missing the point. It was with the 1d I had the problems with on Friday not the 5d

Yeah you can do that, although I found setting them both to 5DII resolved all my issues, make sure to update firmware as well while they are plugged in. Give me a call if you still having isues.

[bridge99]

Yeah you can do that, although I found setting them both to 5DII resolved all my issues, make sure to update firmware as well while they are plugged in. Give me a call if you still having isues.

Cheers Rich will have a play tomorrow

[adrian5127]

And all camera's were on Josh, who kept his mountain schenanigans to a subdued level after a run in with Mr Rutter, and a one race disqualification!
http://www.swaffsphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/RS11CP-BSB280811-5233.jpg



Love this one, hopefully I will be able to make Cadwell next year



Thanks for the feedback Rich, order for PWs going in tonight! I'm slightly torn between getting 1 mini or 2 as I have and use 2 bodies at weddings...might get 1 mini, 3 flexes, 1 AC3 and other stuff for now, and add another mini and AC3 along the line...I can always use one of the flexes to trigger for now...

I would go for 1 mini and 3 flexes that way you can have one flash either side of of the subject and one for the background as well as the two body option.

It's been very enlightening for sure People are so kind and have just let us in anywhere we ask. Brilliant! Try it in your home town

Now that we have bought and in a small area will have to ingratiate myself with the local community

I know some of you were talking about straps the other week, but have any of you girlies out there used one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Rapid-R-Strap-RS-W1-Camera-Strap-Women-UK-/130514236054?pt=UK_Photography_Straps_Hand_Grips&hash=item1e63413296

Should I trust that one point connection to the camera? I spose they wouldn't be selling thousands of the straps if cameras were falling off would they :rolleyes:

I have an R strap and love it think mine is the RS5. It is more expensive than the optech but the main advantage is your shoulder is taking the weight as opposed to your neck. My neck used to ache after a few hours with the optech strap but does not with the R strap. Re one point of contact I have not found it to be a problem. If you think monopods and tripods use the same point.

There is an extra £7.00 to "Conquer the Tower" because I live in the Borough I get the general admission for free, the tour does explain the history of the Tower and Castle. There are some restrictions where you are allowed to take pictures (none of the Royal apartment area for security reasons).

I did it because I used to go up the Round Tower all the time when I was a child in the 1960's the only restriction then was no access when the Queen was home.

It is open until the end of September useful info here http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=34#tower they do ask some health questions, there are 200 steps and no lift!

Cheers I will have to get over there

[adrian5127]

Re pocket wizards I have realised my problem is most likely down to having the nissin di866 you have to set the flex up specifically for it. Have had a play now I have done that and it seems to work fine.

Just read you posts about the 5D issue so will set them up for that as well as my play wasn't with that one :(

[MaDProFF]

Rob/Rich or anyone that has PW flex, have you had the problem where you get a black band at the bottom of photos when you shoot in manual mode while using your PW's? its kind of like a sync speed problem even though I was only shooting at 1/100, when I switched to AV the banding went, its quite odd.
couple of examples, RAW sooc and yes I know the photos a bit rubbish...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6100279907_cc0a687c6e_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6100276829_796ea20c8f_z.jpg

I noticed some banding on some of my photos of late using flash below the max sync speed
using 5D Mk2

[courier]

still above you in the table... at the moment.... ;)

lol - who isnt!

[ies photos]

lol - who isnt!

looks like half your squad has been transferred tonight aswell

[adrian5127]

Quick one I took the other day, boss at work wanted some atmospheric shots of the screen

http://my-odds-and-sods.smugmug.com/photos/i-623kpg5/0/L/i-623kpg5-L.jpg

[Mike]

Order for PWs, stands, brollies and lastolite softbox placed. Wallet empty now! :D

[adrian5127]

You missed out the 35L;)

[Jonathan]

Mornign all.

I have a general question about lighting that I'm hoping someone here can help with. Cindy and I do a lot of hotel and restaurant reviews which entail plenty of internal shots - some in pretty poor light. So far, we've go away with higher ISO's and/or long exposures as often, everything in the frame is static. However, we quickly found the limitations of this when we tried to shoot some internal shots in a spa and pool area with people in it.

So, can someone recommend a simple, easy to understand setup that we could look at to help out in these circumstances. It would also need to be resonable portable if at all possible. So far, all we have is a couple of 430EX's. Any advice appreciated.

[Mike]

You missed out the 35L;)

I know :( Hopefully the funds with regain some strength sooner rather than later :)


Mornign all.

I have a general question about lighting that I'm hoping someone here can help with. Cindy and I do a lot of hotel and restaurant reviews which entail plenty of internal shots - some in pretty poor light. So far, we've go away with higher ISO's and/or long exposures as often, everything in the frame is static. However, we quickly found the limitations of this when we tried to shoot some internal shots in a spa and pool area with people in it.

So, can someone recommend a simple, easy to understand setup that we could look at to help out in these circumstances. It would also need to be resonable portable if at all possible. So far, all we have is a couple of 430EX's. Any advice appreciated.

Morning JD. I haven't much experience on that either but when I get my PWs I'll have a play with them, see what I can get them to do for interiors.

[bridge99]

Mornign all.

I have a general question about lighting that I'm hoping someone here can help with. Cindy and I do a lot of hotel and restaurant reviews which entail plenty of internal shots - some in pretty poor light. So far, we've go away with higher ISO's and/or long exposures as often, everything in the frame is static. However, we quickly found the limitations of this when we tried to shoot some internal shots in a spa and pool area with people in it.

So, can someone recommend a simple, easy to understand setup that we could look at to help out in these circumstances. It would also need to be resonable portable if at all possible. So far, all we have is a couple of 430EX's. Any advice appreciated.

All I ever do is either 580 with the Gary Fong thing which spreads the light very evenly a bit like a lamp shade would do which works well in a small to medium size room, or two shoot through brollies and play around with settings till it looks even in a medium to large room, but I'm sure there must be a POTN thread about it somewhere on here that would tell you the right way.

[Mike]

http://photographyforrealestate.net/lighting/

Although it is a book you have to buy...not sure if it ships to UK...

[souporman]

Mornign all.

I have a general question about lighting that I'm hoping someone here can help with. Cindy and I do a lot of hotel and restaurant reviews which entail plenty of internal shots - some in pretty poor light. So far, we've go away with higher ISO's and/or long exposures as often, everything in the frame is static. However, we quickly found the limitations of this when we tried to shoot some internal shots in a spa and pool area with people in it.

So, can someone recommend a simple, easy to understand setup that we could look at to help out in these circumstances. It would also need to be resonable portable if at all possible. So far, all we have is a couple of 430EX's. Any advice appreciated.

You could probably get away with the pair of 430's to be honest. Just set them up to fire straight up into the ceiling (maybe one in each corner behind the camera?). You can still do fairly slow shutter speeds as the flash will freeze everything for you. I suspect if you stay above say 1/4 second you won't get enough ghosting to matter.

[courier]

looks like half your squad has been transferred tonight aswell

so much deadweight gone though :)

[MaDProFF]

Best place to buy Gary and his Thong in the UK? never heard of it before, had been wondering if there was ever such a thing for a 580

[souporman]

Happy Birthday Sylvester!

[Gundogs]

Quick one I took the other day, boss at work wanted some atmospheric shots of the screen

http://my-odds-and-sods.smugmug.com/photos/i-623kpg5/0/L/i-623kpg5-L.jpg

that's good they appreciate your photog skills too :D I've seen loads of fb links to "do you recognise this so and so". So far, I don't recognise any of 'em :lol:

Thanks for input on the straps, I def want an across the body one, not a neck one. Will do more research today along with making plum chutney from the 20 lbs of plums I picked last night, thank god the tree is bare now.

Jonathan, the softbox I have is pretty good, it's only 60cm x 60cm. I've used it to light rooms in the past. I think if you don't use some kind of diffuser you'll get some godawful shadows, even if you bounce the light. Can you control both your speedlights from the camera, that will save you doing the trigger thing. Failing that, just make the people stand still :lol:

[Mike]

Best place to buy Gary and his Thong in the UK? never heard of it before, had been wondering if there was ever such a thing for a 580

Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=gary+fong+lightsphere+ii&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=11804526474&ref=pd_sl_10hev7vcxu_b

Never used one myself but Mark was getting good results with his (collapsable version) last week.

[Radders]

Happy birthday Syl :)

[Mike]

Happy birthday Sly :)

I hope the lighting fairy brought you everything you asked for ;)

[MaDProFF]

Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=gary+fong+lightsphere+ii&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=11804526474&ref=pd_sl_10hev7vcxu_b

Never used one myself but Mark was getting good results with his (collapsable version) last week.

thanks also interested in the Spot light attachment

[Jonathan]

Happy birthday Sly

Thanks for the pm's :)

[Swaffs]

Mornign all.

I have a general question about lighting that I'm hoping someone here can help with. Cindy and I do a lot of hotel and restaurant reviews which entail plenty of internal shots - some in pretty poor light. So far, we've go away with higher ISO's and/or long exposures as often, everything in the frame is static. However, we quickly found the limitations of this when we tried to shoot some internal shots in a spa and pool area with people in it.

So, can someone recommend a simple, easy to understand setup that we could look at to help out in these circumstances. It would also need to be resonable portable if at all possible. So far, all we have is a couple of 430EX's. Any advice appreciated.

Jon, give me a call 07793114866. I have just what you need.

Here's some really good online info from the master:

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2009/04/working-around-house.html

[vmlopes]

Ever wished you could fly..........a friend doing his stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k&feature=player_embedded#!

[Layyz]

Ever wished you could fly..........a friend doing his stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k&feature=player_embedded#!

nice link. ive got a gopro but i dont use it for jumping off cliffs!

[Matt Peters]

Happy Birthday Sly!

[Matt Peters]

Ever wished you could fly..........a friend doing his stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k&feature=player_embedded#!

That's proper mental!!

[Swaffs]

Happy Birthday Sly!! :)

[Jonathan]

Jon, give me a call 07793114866. I have just what you need.

Here's some really good online info from the master:

http://strobist.blogspot.com/2009/04/working-around-house.html

Thanks Rich - left a message on your vm

[felt_tip_felon]

hello gang,

hope everyone's well?

I'll wish Sly a happy birthday but it's not today - he lies... it's the same day as Mikes I think??

what's everyone up to?

:D

[ies photos]

what's everyone up to?

:D

trying to get to 17:30 with the least hassle!!

Just had the local rag email me wanting to see if I had any pics following my pic of the week a few weeks back. Fishing for freebies me thinks, so went back asking for commissions, wonder if he'll bother to reply.

[Kaben]

One for you Lee - looks really great for sketch happy people:

http://nofilmschool.com/2011/08/wacom%E2%80%99s-inkling-mighty-handy-storyboarding/#more-14252

Oh and Happy Birthday Sly! - How much new lighting have you bought? ;)

[souporman]

hello gang,

hope everyone's well?

I'll wish Sly a happy birthday but it's not today - he lies... it's the same day as Mikes I think??

what's everyone up to?

:D

How very sly...

[ies photos]

IPAD2 or wait for IPAD3?

[Anke]

Happy Birthday Sly, for whenever it is :)

[courier]

any one know where i can get a cokin filter adapter ring in london?

[Mike]

Most decent camera stores should do them...

[courier]

Most decent camera stores should do them...
ah cheers
wasnt sure if it was an ebay only type thing
jacobs do them but are about 6x the price as ebay..
need one by saturday so it's probably too late
gaffer tape the to rescue i suppose :lol:

[souporman]

ah cheers
wasnt sure if it was an ebay only type thing
jacobs do them but are about 6x the price as ebay..
need one by saturday so it's probably too late
gaffer tape the to rescue i suppose :lol:

What size do you need? I have 77 and 82 maybe? Whatever the 85mm lens filter size is. Could bring it in tomorrow.

[felt_tip_felon]

One for you Lee - looks really great for sketch happy people:

http://nofilmschool.com/2011/08/wacom%E2%80%99s-inkling-mighty-handy-storyboarding/#more-14252

Oh and Happy Birthday Sly! - How much new lighting have you bought? ;)

I saw this the other day - already on the "need" radar, looks like a very cool idea - but might be overkill as I have a stylus for my iPad and that works a treat too! spoilt for choice it seems ! :D

[Ronin Silv]

Happy birthday Sly.

Anyone else seen THIS? (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2032447/A-bolt-bleu--Dramatic-moment-thunderbolt-lights-Eiffel-Tower.html)

[Matt Peters]

Anyone else seen THIS? (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2032447/A-bolt-bleu--Dramatic-moment-thunderbolt-lights-Eiffel-Tower.html)

That's awesome!!

[cforster]

IPAD2 or wait for IPAD3?

Depends on your patience levels!! I waited about 4 months for the ipad2 ... Which was tortuous!! Now I hardly go out the door without it - esp as I have the camera kit to go with it! What is the latest rumoured date? November? Next year?

[Mike]

Happy birthday Sly.

Anyone else seen THIS? (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2032447/A-bolt-bleu--Dramatic-moment-thunderbolt-lights-Eiffel-Tower.html)

Wowzer!! :shock:

[Dr D]

Happy birthday Sly.

Anyone else seen THIS? (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2032447/A-bolt-bleu--Dramatic-moment-thunderbolt-lights-Eiffel-Tower.html)

A more impressive link is below it. Now these are star trails, and makes me want to move back to Oz :( Also like the Daily Mail commentary "Captured using a long exposure lens..." :rolleyes:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2031704/Australian-photographer-Lincoln-Harrison-endures-15-hour-photo-shoots-capture-stunning-night-images-star-trails.html

[bridge99]

Happy birthday Sly.

Anyone else seen THIS? (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2032447/A-bolt-bleu--Dramatic-moment-thunderbolt-lights-Eiffel-Tower.html)

wow! :shock:
A more impressive link is below it. Now these are star trails, and makes me want to move back to Oz :( Also like the Daily Mail commentary "Captured using a long exposure lens..." :rolleyes:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2031704/Australian-photographer-Lincoln-Harrison-endures-15-hour-photo-shoots-capture-stunning-night-images-star-trails.html

wow excellent! :shock::shock: where can I get a Long exposure lens ;)

[bridge99]

Whilst nobodies about I think I will sneak some bug pics in if I may...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6103625124_4ba7ae6543_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6103072399_d0a5337d38_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6193/6103064829_8d17845e11_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6100493356_45dbda9fa5_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6099952123_0dc2bf3707_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6103060177_4b7864e68a_b.jpg

[Ronin Silv]

A more impressive link is below it. Now these are star trails, and makes me want to move back to Oz :( Also like the Daily Mail commentary "Captured using a long exposure lens..." :rolleyes:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2031704/Australian-photographer-Lincoln-Harrison-endures-15-hour-photo-shoots-capture-stunning-night-images-star-trails.html

To quote Mike wosser

And Mark as I'll never be able to match your macro skills I'm never going to try.

[Mike]

Nice Mark, was the weevil with the MPE?

Here's a preview shot from a wedding 2 weeks ago, but as I don't usually do previews I'll post someone else's shot...;)

http://www.sales.mikegreenphotography.co.uk/img/v29/p57688796-4.jpg

[bridge99]

Nice Mark, was the weevil with the MPE?

Here's a preview shot from a wedding 2 weeks ago, but as I don't usually do previews I'll post someone else's shot...;)

http://www.sales.mikegreenphotography.co.uk/img/v29/p57688796-4.jpg

yes MPE but only at 1x mag, I think I need the twin macro flash thing for this lens as im not getting much luck with it trouble is its so expensive