It's Already 2AM: 12th? 14th? Edition... Time to consult your Financial Advisers!!!

[jetta-the-hut]

Help me decude if it is worth going to this class, $215 for 12 hour course.
http://www.meetup.com/workshop/events/25267981/


looks like fun to me

[Harm]

one of his camera is worth $60,000... medium format Alpa with a 39mp digital back :lol: and another one is a Linholf panoramic film camera..

here watch it here as he describes his camera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0spacaJi3fs

Time to buy famous a few more watches!!

[AngryCorgi]

Ahhhhhhhhhh, lovely San Diego

Yes, discovered by the Germans in 1904...in German "San Diego" means "Whale's Vagina"...

TGIF! Tom...clock watching?

Who isn't on a Friday?

Exactly. :D

[jetta-the-hut]

Yes, discovered by the Germans in 1904...in German "San Diego" means "Whale's Vagina"...





Exactly. :D


i thought SAN - whatever was hispanic

[tonyniev]

i thought SAN - whatever was hispanic

Correct San is spanish for St. Short for Santo or Santa. That statue of a Spanish in Harm's picture is Coronado.

[Harm]

That statue of a Spanish in Harm's picture is Coronado.

10 points to you, good sir!

[Harm]

the statue, with San Diego in the background:
http://harm.smugmug.com/City-Life/San-Diego/IMG9411/861237772_2DAwX-XL.jpg

[Harm]

Sunset cliffs, watching the sun set, and a couple getting married in the distance. (70-200 is a great lens)
http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Sunset-Cliffs/IMG0547/871334325_ZYqQ8-L.jpg

http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Sunset-Cliffs/IMG0550/871334653_TT9jR-L.jpg

http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Sunset-Cliffs/IMG0580/871345889_pufFs-L.jpg

[FJ LOVE]

Yes, discovered by the Germans in 1904...in German "San Diego" means "Whale's Vagina"...




where do you find this stuff :lol:

[jdizzle]

JD
What camera will you send me :-)
A Leica M9. How's that for impressive? ;):lol:

[jdizzle]

Where is JD? sleeping? Want to see pix from his new lens.
Hehe! Mr. Brown just dropped it off like 5 minutes ago. I'm going to go out and try this bad boy out but, it's quite hot at the moment. It's suppose to hit at least 101 F today. YUCK!!

[jdizzle]

I like Istoy...sounds like totoy.

Seriously check out JD's style, he sells. Also, check out how good his new Zeiss lens works on landscapes.
ROFL!! TOTOY!!! :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[jdizzle]

oh believe me I have checked his work already :lol:

and no, I don't see the benefit of Zeiss glass at the moment, if there is something I really want,its the TS-E's :lol:

I really doubt I would ever recognize something shot with a Zeiss and a Nikon/Canon glass in landscape
One day you'll be able to appreciate fine glass. ;)
haha, since he's so well off, i think i'll wait and have him get me a 5D mk3 :lol:
I'll get you a 5D III. ;) Let me ask the wifey. :lol:

[Harm]

Hi Julian, back to spam us?

[jdizzle]

I did not realise that JD sold plenty of photos. Way to go, Julian!!
Thanks Harm. :oops: My business model is very simple. Word-of-mouth is working very well for me. One of the nurses was so impressed with my work, that she might want to hire me for her twin's first b-day in October. :) Passing lots of business cards out is key in getting out there. It costs next to nothing.

[tonyniev]

Nice Harm...sharp. Good colors.

[jdizzle]

Hi Julian, back to spam us?
Hehe! I'm just sitting here oogling at my new lens. :lol: It's so pretty.

[tonyniev]

A Leica M9. How's that for impressive? ;):lol:

A used one will do, but new 1D will also be nice.

[jdizzle]

Sunset cliffs, watching the sun set, and a couple getting married in the distance. (70-200 is a great lens)
http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Sunset-Cliffs/IMG0547/871334325_ZYqQ8-L.jpg

http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Sunset-Cliffs/IMG0550/871334653_TT9jR-L.jpg

http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Sunset-Cliffs/IMG0580/871345889_pufFs-L.jpg
Nice! When did you go here?

[jdizzle]

A used one will do, but new 1D will also be nice.
Let's wait and see what Canon announces this fall. :D

[jetta-the-hut]

Let's wait and see what Canon announces this fall. :D


that Nikons d800 with 24mp has ruined them and they forefit!

[jdizzle]

that Nikons d800 with 24mp has ruined them and they forefit!
Why would say that?!! :eek:;):lol:

[Harm]

I was there in Apr '10. Wife had meetings for a week, so I tagged along as a slacker and did my own thing when she was in meetings, then took her out in the evenings. We stayed a couple of days more after her meetings so we could meet up with John and Heather, who took use to the zoo/sea world.

Enjoyable.

[jetta-the-hut]

Why would say that?!! :eek:;):lol:


been hanging aroun Stephen to long

[Harm]

well, looks like Canon have something out....8-14mm f/4 fisheye lens.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&sku=732107&is=USA&A=details&Q=

[FJ LOVE]

One day you'll be able to appreciate fine glass. ;)

I'll get you a 5D III. ;) Let me ask the wifey. :lol:

you're the best :D

[jetta-the-hut]

i hope they say " were sorry to anyone whos owned a t1i and to repay you for that mistake heres a new ?"

[FJ LOVE]

Thanks Harm. :oops: My business model is very simple. Word-of-mouth is working very well for me. One of the nurses was so impressed with my work, that she might want to hire me for her twin's first b-day in October. :) Passing lots of business cards out is key in getting out there. It costs next to nothing.

hey at least you get lots of notice, i got asked today to shoot another casino baseball tournament next week :lol:

[FJ LOVE]

well, looks like Canon have something out....8-14mm f/4 fisheye lens.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&sku=732107&is=USA&A=details&Q=

that's really weird i saw this listed a month ago in canada for sale already :confused:

http://www.vistek.ca/results/ProPhotoCameraLenses/camlenses/Canon/Lenses.aspx?q=Canon%20EF%208-15mm%20f~4L%20Fisheye%20USM%20Fisheye (http://www.vistek.ca/results/ProPhotoCameraLenses/camlenses/Canon/Lenses.aspx?q=Canon%20EF%208-15mm%20f%7E4L%20Fisheye%20USM%20Fisheye)

[jetta-the-hut]

well, looks like Canon have something out....8-14mm f/4 fisheye lens.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&sku=732107&is=USA&A=details&Q=

nice,very nice, but the price tag sucks.

[tonyniev]

Let's wait and see what Canon announces this fall. :D
Yes, but the new ones will be $6999 if not $7999 :-)

[Harm]

I wouldn't bother with the fisheye lens. Not my cup of tea.

[jdizzle]

well, looks like Canon have something out....8-14mm f/4 fisheye lens.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&sku=732107&is=USA&A=details&Q=
I'd like to see what that lens can do. :)

[jdizzle]

Yes, but the new ones will be $6999 if not $7999 :-)
If you're looking for a used one in mint condition, the price jumped up to $4000.00-$4500.00 range. That's dang good for a camera that's over three years old now. :)

[tonyniev]

I wouldn't bother with the fisheye lens. Not my cup of tea.

I think the Fish eye is when used with crop sensors.

[jetta-the-hut]

whats the "l" version of the 85mm usm is it 85mm f/1.4L?

[Blurr Cube]

now i have to eliminate you all

Terminated! :mad:

I like Istoy...sounds like totoy.

Seriously check out JD's style, he sells. Also, check out how good his new Zeiss lens works on landscapes.

Totoy Lik? :lol:

Hello guys

Hiya Jake! What's going on?

I've been fortunate to make money on shooting events. All without really trying. I've actually have had to turn away people since they keep asking for wedding work. Big money but not worth the stress.

I can only do weddings as a guest. I make sure to stay out of the pro's way though. ;)

one of his camera is worth $60,000... medium format Alpa with a 39mp digital back and another one is a Linholf panoramic film camera..

here watch it here as he describes his camera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0spacaJi3fs

It's all in the gear. Financial advisors say: DO IT! :p

Time to buy famous a few more watches!!

Or some other sparkly jewelry? Heh.

Sunset cliffs, watching the sun set, and a couple getting married in the distance. (70-200 is a great lens)

http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Sunset-Cliffs/IMG0580/871345889_pufFs-L.jpg

Love the sunset Harm. Which 70-200mm did you use? What were your settings to get the exposure? Thanks.

where do you find this stuff :lol:

Glad you asked since I was afraid to. ;)

A used one will do, but new 1D will also be nice.

Santa JD in July? Heh.

i hope they say " were sorry to anyone whos owned a t1i and to repay you for that mistake heres a new ?"

A new calculator? :shock:

[20droger]

You sending me flowers again?? You know that doesn't work.
No flowers. You prefer heavy metals and precious stone delivered in a shiny Chevy.

[FJ LOVE]

I wouldn't bother with the fisheye lens. Not my cup of tea.


the novelty wears off after the third pic :lol:

[tonyniev]

^^^Istoy's new moniker is Totoy Lik.

[jdizzle]

whats the "l" version of the 85mm usm is it 85mm f/1.4L?
I'm kinda confused with your question. :)

[20droger]

Hope you trust the accountant. Then again... you did say you loved "pain". ;)

or is "Ignorance is bliss" more appropriate? :p
Never trust an accountant who drive a better car than you do, or a financial adviser who doesn't.

[jdizzle]

the novelty wears off after the third pic :lol:
This is true. I don't own my 15mm FE anymore bcoz' I don't use it. My friend was so intrigued by it and wound up buying it from me. :lol:

[tonyniev]

To non Filipino speakers, Totoy is the name used to call a young naive boy...an ingenious person...sounds like Steve? Landscape Photos from Totoy Lik

[jetta-the-hut]

I'm kinda confused with your question. :)


whats the 85mm primes "L", i know of the 85mm f/1.8 but i thought there was another version.

[Blurr Cube]

whats the 85mm primes "L", i know of the 85mm f/1.8 but i thought there was another version.

It's the 85mm 1.2L. Lens sample archive below:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1048516

[Harm]

Love the sunset Harm. Which 70-200mm did you use? What were your settings to get the exposure? Thanks.

70-200 f/2.8L IS
ISO 100
f/8
1/80s
200mm focal length

^^^Istoy's new moniker is Totoy Lik.

Hehehe, nice one, Tony.

[Blurr Cube]

70-200 f/2.8L IS
ISO 100
f/8
1/80s
200mm focal length



Hehehe, nice one, Tony.

Thanks Harm. I'm not much good with doing landscapes. So picking people's brain here is helpful. ;)

I can't wait for Totoy Lik to wake up now. :p

[jdizzle]

whats the 85mm primes "L", i know of the 85mm f/1.8 but i thought there was another version.
The 85 L 1.2 is the one you're talking about. Although, there are third party brands that make the same focal length.

[FJ LOVE]

AHHHH!!! it's past 5:00 and no UPS guy :mad:

[tonyniev]

AHHHH!!! it's past 5:00 and no UPS guy :mad:


Ugggh, UPS no Saturday delivery :-(

[FJ LOVE]

Ugggh, UPS no Saturday delivery :-(

and a long weekend here and i paid for 2 day delivery and he's been out since 8 AM :mad::mad:

[tonyniev]

and a long weekend here and i paid for 2 day delivery and he's been out since 8 AM :mad::mad:

Civic day..

[tonyniev]

it is 104 F and I have a guest sun bathing in the pool, what is the ethics of taking a telephoto shot of your house guest? ...pool water is warm 88 F...will take a dip later and enjoy good wine in the jacuzzi.

[FJ LOVE]

UPS , epic fail today :mad:

i called the depot and get told the driver was already at my house @4:45, yet left no notice on my door,

which the warehouse says they do, they are locating the package for me to pick up :mad:

[KenjiS]

I just got the keyboard for my EeePad Transformer..

Works REALLY well

[themadman]

I just got the keyboard for my EeePad Transformer..

Works REALLY well

But is it a robot in disguise?

[KenjiS]

But is it a robot in disguise?

No, not that i know of lol

The keyboard really helps you with accessing a lot of websites which were designed to be accessed by a computer, it works pretty seamlessly with most of the UI (The homescreen navigation is a little clunky with it but oh well) it also makes using most flash apps, such as video players much easier, and if anything else it gives you another 8 hours of usage on it (Seriously) meaning you now have a 16 hour usable tablet computer...

Not that i was finding 8 a particular hindrance, even with basically watching a ton of youtube and flash video on the thing which youd think would drain the battery faster than you can say apple...

I'm going to type up and perhaps even do a video review of it, i think it can be pretty useful for photographers actually

[monk3y]

I just got the keyboard for my EeePad Transformer..

Works REALLY well

yeah I bought one yesterday for my sister in law :lol:

[monk3y]

so 3541LS is now also $605 at Helens :D

[monk3y]

^^^Istoy's new moniker is Totoy Lik.

hahahahaha :lol: I think "Flip Lik" is better :lol:

that's funny Tony :lol:

[tonyniev]

Jake, see what add ons you can buy to use canon 5D2 for video:
http://www.petapixel.com/2011/07/29/shooting-a-big-budget-hollywood-film-with-canon-dslr-gear/

[Fricks]

Jake, see what add ons you can buy to use canon 5D2 for video:
http://www.petapixel.com/2011/07/29/shooting-a-big-budget-hollywood-film-with-canon-dslr-gear/

Thats some cool stuff:)

[tonyniev]

Thats some cool stuff:)

Keep your 24-105 lens that is good companion with the 5D3 when you go FF, you have the 10-20 so that should be good for the 7D plus the 24-105

[FJ LOVE]

picking up your stuff at the UPS warehouse just doesn't have the same feeling as getting a knock at the door and being presented with a gift :mad:

[jdizzle]

AHHHH!!! it's past 5:00 and no UPS guy :mad:
That sucks! I got my brand spankin' new Zeiss 35 and it's lovely! I went out in this heat to take some test shots and will soon post some samples. :)

[jdizzle]

picking up your stuff at the UPS warehouse just doesn't have the same feeling as getting a knock at the door and being presented with a gift :mad:
ROFLMAO!! I feel your pain. :lol:

[themadman]

picking up your stuff at the UPS warehouse just doesn't have the same feeling as getting a knock at the door and being presented with a gift :mad:

Ya... I feel ya

That sucks! I got my brand spankin' new Zeiss 35 and it's lovely! I went out in this heat to take some test shots and will soon post some samples. :)

Man... I am glad I haven't been to active, I have been saving money since I have not been tempted by you all :p

[jdizzle]

Man... I am glad I haven't been to active, I have been saving money since I have not been tempted by you all :p
Hi Will! I'm tempted by a few things atm but, it's hard to resist!! :mad::p

[themadman]

Hi Will! I'm tempted by a few things atm but, it's hard to resist!! :mad::p

Not so hard for me... I've blown so much money else where (home improvements) I don't want to spend any more money! :D

EDIT: So Julian, whats been tempting ya?

[jdizzle]

Not so hard for me... I've blown so much money else where (home improvements) I don't want to spend any more money! :D
There's nothing to improve because my house was newly built in 2006.:)

[themadman]

On a side mote, I wish Canon would update their 50 1.4. My Sigma 50 1.4 has been acting a tad funny, especially on the 5D2 for some reason. :mad:

[jdizzle]

On a side mote, I wish Canon would update their 50 1.4. My Sigma 50 1.4 has been acting a tad funny, especially on the 5D2 for some reason. :mad:
Zeiss 50 f2 MP. ;) The IQ will cut your eyes out! :)

[themadman]

There's nothing to improve because my house was newly built in 2006.:)

Lol, mine was also built in 06, just the previous owners messed up the carpet and took all the window treatments and fixtures...

We got these neat cell blinds... cost us over $2k, new carpets over $4k, granite countertops to replace the tile, over $3k...

Plus we needed washer, dryer, fridge, new sink (the old kitchen sink was small and was chipped)... all that cost money as well...

I have managed to convince my wife to wait until the next major sale to replace out range to SS.

[themadman]

Zeiss 50 f2 MP. ;) The IQ will cut your eyes out! :)

I bet, Zeiss always makes nice stuff, I should stay away from it, I like my eyes un-cut :lol:

[themadman]

So I saw Captain America the other day, it was fun, anyone else seen it?

[jdizzle]

So I saw Captain America the other day, it was fun, anyone else seen it?
I'm planning to watch it with my son tomorrow. :)

[themadman]

I'm planning to watch it with my son tomorrow. :)

Cool, tell me what you think of it afterwards.

[Fricks]

Keep your 24-105 lens that is good companion with the 5D3 when you go FF, you have the 10-20 so that should be good for the 7D plus the 24-105

Yes I took the 24-105 off yesterday I figure that when Ito full frame it will work great.

[*sigh*]

Well.. time to finalize this build and get it ordered!

[Fricks]

Zeiss 50 f2 MP. ;) The IQ will cut your eyes out! :)

My first zeiss will be the 21 :cool: am I worthy Jd?;)

[tonyniev]

Lol, mine was also built in 06, just the previous owners messed up the carpet and took all the window treatments and fixtures...

We got these neat cell blinds... cost us over $2k, new carpets over $4k, granite countertops to replace the tile, over $3k...

Plus we needed washer, dryer, fridge, new sink (the old kitchen sink was small and was chipped)... all that cost money as well...

I have managed to convince my wife to wait until the next major sale to replace out range to SS.

Got call from broker on one property under escrow, bank approved short sell...I have requested for utilitues reconnected, inspection next week, target closing before Aug 26... Plenty of expenses before I can rent out: carpets, repainting, colors of rooms are horendous, garden, new sods, and swimming pool, plus minor repairs, screeens...will keep tile kitchen counter top in meanttime.

Exterior shot
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/photos/1252420170_Bu5uW-L-1.jpg

Kitchen with family room in background
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/photos/1252423655_6VvLw-L-1.jpg

Swimming Pool
http://tonyniev.smugmug.com/photos/1252429067_5PJJX-L-1.jpg

Swimming pool

[Fricks]

Sweet skatepark in the backyard Tony;)

[Blurr Cube]

hahahahaha :lol: I think "Flip Lik" is better :lol:

that's funny Tony :lol:

Morning Istoy Lik. Heh.

picking up your stuff at the UPS warehouse just doesn't have the same feeling as getting a knock at the door and being presented with a gift :mad:

Yeah, it's not the same. :(

Lol, mine was also built in 06, just the previous owners messed up the carpet and took all the window treatments and fixtures...

We got these neat cell blinds... cost us over $2k, new carpets over $4k, granite countertops to replace the tile, over $3k...

Plus we needed washer, dryer, fridge, new sink (the old kitchen sink was small and was chipped)... all that cost money as well...

I have managed to convince my wife to wait until the next major sale to replace out range to SS.

Home improvements are sooo expensive especially if you them all at once.

So I saw Captain America the other day, it was fun, anyone else seen it?

Not yet... plan to soon.

Well.. time to finalize this build and get it ordered!

Put the OT to good use: DO IT! Heh. ;)

[*sigh*]

Put the OT to good use: DO IT! Heh. ;)
Well I just saved myself a good $150.

Swapped out the Corsair Ram for the low profile version which is $20 cheaper. And I remembered I still have some W7 keys from MSDNAA from when I was in school, so no need for an OS. :D

Grand total for my build ~ $1600

Intel 2600k
ASUS P8Z68 Pro Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 Ram
ASUS GTX 570 CU II
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB
Antec HCP 1200w PSU
WD Caviar Black 3x1TB in Raid 5
LG Blu-Ray Burner

:D

[monk3y]

looks nice Tony...

Hello there Farlet!!! :lol:

[monk3y]

picking up your stuff at the UPS warehouse just doesn't have the same feeling as getting a knock at the door and being presented with a gift :mad:
you guys are so spoiled hehe

Well I just saved myself a good $150.

Swapped out the Corsair Ram for the low profile version which is $20 cheaper. And I remembered I still have some W7 keys from MSDNAA from when I was in school, so no need for an OS. :D

Grand total for my build ~ $1600

Intel 2600k
ASUS P8Z68 Pro Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 Ram
ASUS GTX 570 CU II
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB
Antec HCP 1200w PSU
WD Caviar Black 3x1TB in Raid 5
LG Blu-Ray Burner

:D
is the P8Z68 newer versions of those P8p67 boards? wow!! they sure do release boards very fast haha

who the hell needs 16gb ram? :lol:
I did not know you are compensating for something too Nick :lol:

[*sigh*]

is the P8Z68 newer versions of those P8p67 boards? wow!! they sure do release boards very fast haha

who the hell needs 16gb ram? :lol:
I did not know you are compensating for something too Nick :lol:The Z68 is a new chipset for 1155, so it's similar to the P8P67 boards, but the Z68 chipset.

Oh I forgot, its actually like $1650, I'm getting a ASUS Xonar DX sound card too.

[jdizzle]

My first zeiss will be the 21 :cool: am I worthy Jd?;)
Get a FF camera and your set. :)

[jdizzle]

Well.. time to finalize this build and get it ordered!
Nice!! :cool:

[themadman]

Well I just saved myself a good $150.

Swapped out the Corsair Ram for the low profile version which is $20 cheaper. And I remembered I still have some W7 keys from MSDNAA from when I was in school, so no need for an OS. :D

Grand total for my build ~ $1600

Intel 2600k
ASUS P8Z68 Pro Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 Ram
ASUS GTX 570 CU II
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB
Antec HCP 1200w PSU
WD Caviar Black 3x1TB in Raid 5
LG Blu-Ray Burner

:D

1200watt?! Good god! Seems a tad overkill IMO. Got a good deal on it I take it?

[jdizzle]

^Nice set up with the house Tony.

[jdizzle]

1200watt?! Good god! Seems a tad overkill IMO. Got a good deal on it I take it?
It doesn't hurt to have extra power. :)

[Blurr Cube]

Sweet skatepark in the backyard Tony;)

Doesn't look too bad Tony but a bit of a fixer-upper.

looks nice Tony...

Hello there Farlet!!! :lol:

Hiya Steve.

you guys are so spoiled hehe


is the P8Z68 newer versions of those P8p67 boards? wow!! they sure do release boards very fast haha

who the hell needs 16gb ram? :lol:
I did not know you are compensating for something too Nick :lol:

More RAM! Heh.

The Z68 is a new chipset for 1155, so it's similar to the P8P67 boards, but the Z68 chipset.

Oh I forgot, its actually like $1650, I'm getting a ASUS Xonar DX sound card too.

Great price for the rig! ;)

[jdizzle]

you guys are so spoiled hehe


is the P8Z68 newer versions of those P8p67 boards? wow!! they sure do release boards very fast haha

who the hell needs 16gb ram? :lol:
I did not know you are compensating for something too Nick :lol:
I'm probably gonna need the extra RAM to process the files from the 1Ds IV. ;) So, the next build will be maxed out to 24 GB.

[jdizzle]

Hi Farlet!

[tonyniev]

^Nice set up with the house Tony.

Thanks, hopefully will get a good renter. I need to finish repairs by mid September so we can start travelling again, been waiting for 5 months on the short sale approval.

[Blurr Cube]

1200watt?! Good god! Seems a tad overkill IMO. Got a good deal on it I take it?

You'd be surprised. The board/CPU sucks up power. The GPU sucks up power. Hard drives and if he adds another video card after will suck up more power. It all adds up.

It can get really hot and can double as a heater! ;)

[Fricks]

Get a FF camera and your set. :)

For christmas most Likely ;) I hope te 1dsIV brings the 1dsIII enough

[Blurr Cube]

Hi Farlet!

Hi Julian. Take pics with the new toy?

[monk3y]

The Z68 is a new chipset for 1155, so it's similar to the P8P67 boards, but the Z68 chipset.

Oh I forgot, its actually like $1650, I'm getting a ASUS Xonar DX sound card too.
ahhh I see... your rig rocks man.... except a $1200 and 16gb ram seems to be compensating for something ;) :lol:

I seriously need to buy another HD myself... or delete some crap raw photos to free up space


Hiya Steve.

More RAM! Heh.

Great price for the rig! ;)

I do believe in more ram up to about 12gb...:lol: you never have enough ram to future proof your rig hehe


JD, I am ready to buy :D payment went through yesterday..

[monk3y]

For christmas most Likely ;) I hope te 1dsIV brings the 1dsIII enough

Fricks, you will never find happiness if you are so absorb into buying gear :lol:

if I have your gear I don't think I'll be as restless as you are in upgrading :lol:

[monk3y]

there's a bigger chance that the 3541LS will come down even more now that 3 of them are competing against each other... DBROTH, Helens and B&H :D

[jdizzle]

Thanks, hopefully will get a good renter. I need to finish repairs by mid September so we can start travelling again, been waiting for 5 months on the short sale approval.
Cool! Most of my tenants pay their rent on time. Never had a problem yet!
For christmas most Likely ;) I hope te 1dsIV brings the 1dsIII enough
The only way to know is when Canon officially announces something.
Hi Julian. Take pics with the new toy?
Yes I did! :D I'm going to take a quick shower and open up a nice cold one. Then it's off to editing some pics! :D

[Fricks]

Fricks, you will never find happiness if you are so absorb into buying gear :lol:

if I have your gear I don't think I'll be as restless as you are in upgrading :lol:

I don't care If I never get to use it I just want feel and look at it!!

[Blurr Cube]

Thanks, hopefully will get a good renter. I need to finish repairs by mid September so we can start travelling again, been waiting for 5 months on the short sale approval.

Five months isn't too bad a wait. They can last from 6 to 12 months sometimes.

[jdizzle]

I do believe in more ram up to about 12gb...:lol: you never have enough ram to future proof your rig hehe


JD, I am ready to buy :D payment went through yesterday..
Congrats man! You will understand why Gitzo is highly recommended once you have it. ;)

[*sigh*]

1200watt?! Good god! Seems a tad overkill IMO. Got a good deal on it I take it?Mmhmm. :D

[jdizzle]

there's a bigger chance that the 3541LS will come down even more now that 3 of them are competing against each other... DBROTH, Helens and B&H :D
So, what is your final decision on where to buy?

[*sigh*]

ahhh I see... your rig rocks man.... except a $1200 and 16gb ram seems to be compensating for something ;) :lol:

I seriously need to buy another HD myself... or delete some crap raw photos to free up space
I'm not compensating for anything. :p

[monk3y]

I don't care If I never get to use it I just want feel and look at it!!

its so much fun to shoot knowing your gear is better than you though :lol:

[Blurr Cube]

I'm not compensating for anything. :p

Open CS5, LR3, DPP and POTN at the same time without breaking a sweat. ;)

[Fricks]

its so much fun to shoot knowing your gear is better than you though :lol:

Yes and thats how I feel now:lol:

[monk3y]

Congrats man! You will understand why Gitzo is highly recommended once you have it. ;)
hehe I am hoping I will not be disappointed :lol: after all, even most local pros don't use gitzo here :lol:

So, what is your final decision on where to buy?
out of the 3, I can only get it from B&H to avoid the 8% tax... coz both Helens and Dbroth get taxed if I ship something to NJ.

so I am waiting for B&H to bring it down a bit next week and pull the trigger

I'm not compensating for anything. :p

hahahahaha.... you sure are :p

[*sigh*]

Open CS5, LR3, DPP and POTN at the same time without breaking a sweat. ;)

No CS5, but how about

BF3, LR3, DPP and POTN? :p

[*sigh*]

hahahahaha.... you sure are :pI spent less for a nicer rig than yours. I'm not compensating :p :D

I just know how to find good deals. Ram is super cheap these days anyway, $140 for 16GB.

[monk3y]

Yes and thats how I feel know:lol:

but sometimes I look back in my canon days and think how did I survive without all the fancy gear that I have now? :lol:

I have like 3-4x the cost of gear now...but my photos don't seem like they are worth 3-4x better hahaha :oops::oops:

if I could only buy skills :lol:

[monk3y]

I spent less for a nicer rig than yours. I'm not compensating :p :D

I just know how to find good deals. Ram is super cheap these days anyway, $140 for 16GB.

its not a fair comparison though...coz I can't get stuff as cheap as you guys get it there...each item I buy is like a few bucks or sometimes double the price more than you guys are able to get it and I have to make do with what I can find here too :(

$140 for 16gb? I think if I get a 16GB right now, I will be spending well over $320 here

[tonyniev]

No CS5, but how about

BF3, LR3, DPP and POTN? :p

My normal open are either LR3 or Aperture 3 with three to five webs, plus eMail, plus photo mechanic plus cute ftp. Plus CS5. On my MBP.

[*sigh*]

its not a fair comparison though...coz I can't get stuff as cheap as you guys get it there...each item I buy is like a few bucks or sometimes double the price more than you guys are able to get it and I have to make do with what I can find here too :(

$140 for 16gb? I think if I get a 16GB right now, I will be spending well over $320 here
Yeah, I know prices are worse for you.

[monk3y]

as for me..when at home, I have both LR3, Photoshop, chrome with about 15-20tabs (I love the big screen haha) and play music or something...that's basically it :lol:

[*sigh*]

My normal open are either LR3 or Aperture 3 with three to five webs, plus eMail, plus photo mechanic plus cute ftp. Plus CS5. On my MBP.
Yeah, I always keep a ton of stuff open. With 16GB of ram, I can keep just about everything on my computer open :lol:

[monk3y]

Yeah, I know prices are worse for you.

yeah unfair :lol: I have less money and more expensive stuff to buy :mad: :lol:

[monk3y]

Yeah, I always keep a ton of stuff open. With 16GB of ram, I can keep just about everything on my computer open :lol:

sometimes when its time to turn off the computer I am surprised to find a lot of window open :lol: I tend to just open open open windows and not closing them at all too :lol:

[Fricks]

but sometimes I look back in my canon days and think how did I survive without all the fancy gear that I have now? :lol:

I have like 3-4x the cost of gear now...but my photos don't seem like they are worth 3-4x better hahaha :oops::oops:

if I could only buy skills :lol:

If it were easy, everyone would do it;)

[monk3y]

If it were easy, everyone would do it;)

so where have you been this past few days? you have not been spamming much?

I now realize that for the next 2 months I will be shooting landscapes with filter using the 70-200mm :lol: coz I sold my tamron. and although I'll be getting the 3541LS soon, the ballhead will come after the 16-35mm hahaha damn!!

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Open CS5, LR3, DPP and POTN at the same time without breaking a sweat. ;)

I have those open all the time. Never a problem. Will have windows explorer and VLC Media player too. On a three year old laptop.

[Blurr Cube]

but sometimes I look back in my canon days and think how did I survive without all the fancy gear that I have now? :lol:

I have like 3-4x the cost of gear now...but my photos don't seem like they are worth 3-4x better hahaha :oops::oops:

if I could only buy skills :lol:

If we could buy skills we'd be daytrading it to bottom out. :p

sometimes when its time to turn off the computer I am surprised to find a lot of window open :lol: I tend to just open open open windows and not closing them at all too :lol:

Yeah I tend to keep stuff open a lot and just let it stay open. Kinda convenient.

[tonyniev]

yeah unfair :lol: I have less money and more expensive stuff to buy :mad: :lol:

Yes but Americans with children need to save for college funds, for JD's new daughter she will need at least $100,000 per year so for 4 year course, $400,000 in 2027 when she starts college. JD has to save over the next 16 years around $800 per month, assuming inflation will not raise tuition much more than double from today. Many students end up taking student loans or go to cheaper in state or community college.

Also home maintenance is large part of the monthly expenses.

[monk3y]

If we could buy skills we'd be daytrading it to bottom out. :p

Yeah I tend to keep stuff open a lot and just let it stay open. Kinda convenient.
yeah... hahaha everybody would be in on it

Yes but Americans with children need to save for college funds, for JD's new daughter she will need at least $100,000 per year so for 4 year course, $400,000 in 2027 when she starts college. JD has to save over the next 16 years around $800 per month, assuming inflation will not raise tuition much more than double from today. Many students end up taking student loans or go to cheaper in state or community college.

Also home maintenance is large part of the monthly expenses.
agree but I don't have kids so I can't relate ;)

don't you guys have some sort of educational plan/insurance? I was able to take advantage of my CAP insurance Tony, mother paid like $600 in 1992... and I was able to use like $12,000 on it for my college tuition :D

[Blurr Cube]

I have those open all the time. Never a problem. Will have windows explorer and VLC Media player too. On a three year old laptop.

Hi Melody. My old rig only had 2 or 4 Gb (can't remember) and would choke when I tried to D/L via DPP and the preview screen was on. :mad:

I'm happy I got a laptop with 8 Gb because I got fed up with it, which I consider a photographic accessory. ;)

[monk3y]

Hi Melody. My old rig only had 2 or 4 Gb (can't remember) and would choke when I tried to D/L via DPP and the preview screen was on. :mad:

I'm happy I got a laptop with 8 Gb because I got fed up with it, which I consider a photographic accessory. ;)

my laptop now has 6gb and it would choke as well... specially when exporting from LR to CS5 and saving in TIFF.. hehe its not even fast to load up in LR3. its an i3 w/6gb ram already

[Fricks]

so where have you been this past few days? you have not been spamming much?

I now realize that for the next 2 months I will be shooting landscapes with filter using the 70-200mm :lol: coz I sold my tamron. and although I'll be getting the 3541LS soon, the ballhead will come after the 16-35mm hahaha damn!!

I have 3 friends over the last few days an they spent the night so have not had much time :(


Telephoto landscapes FTW!!! Do a 12 picture stitch;)

[tonyniev]

don't you guys have some sort of educational plan/insurance? I was able to take advantage of my CAP insurance Tony, mother paid like $600 in 1992... and I was able to use like $12,000 on it for my college tuition :D

There are educational funds, even tax free incentives, amount still high. CAP went bankrupt because actuary and pricing were wrong, too low premiums to cover inflation and tuition increases.

[vipergts831]

Yo.

Half tea bagged someone on the basketball court :lol:

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Hi Melody. My old rig only had 2 or 4 Gb (can't remember) and would choke when I tried to D/L via DPP and the preview screen was on. :mad:

I'm happy I got a laptop with 8 Gb because I got fed up with it, which I consider a photographic accessory. ;)

Mine came with 2 gigs, now has 4. It's not lightning fast, but it works well.

[monk3y]

I have 3 friends over the last few days an they spent the night so have not had much time :(

Telephoto landscapes FTW!!! Do a 12 picture stitch;)
problem is I can not do long exposure because my ballhead can't handle the 70-200mm + D700 weight haha

There are educational funds, even tax free incentives, amount still high. CAP went bankrupt because actuary and pricing were wrong, too low premiums to cover inflation and tuition increases.

yeap that's true, I was one of the last scholars before they closed, and according to them the Educational Plan that I was on was one of the major cause of their bankruptcy... I was on a plan for exclusive schools wherein they pay almost 100% of my tuition fees except for my ID fee.

my sisters plan was different, they only pay roughtly 40-45% of the total amount, not sure what its called.

[Fricks]

Yo.

Half tea bagged someone on the basketball court :lol:

Rofl congrates Omar :lOl:

[Fricks]

problem is I can not do long exposure because my ballhead can't handle the 70-200mm + D700 weight haha



yeap that's true, I was one of the last scholars before they closed, and according to them the Educational Plan that I was on was one of the major cause of their bankruptcy... I was on a plan for exclusive schools wherein they pay almost 100% of my tuition fees except for my ID fee.

my sisters plan was different, they only pay roughtly 40-45% of the total amount, not sure what its called.

I have that problem on my tripod to.

[FJ LOVE]

ROFLMAO!! I feel your pain. :lol:

i got there just in time, they locked the door behind me, i tried to hand back a box and the door was locked, no more UPS for me ;)

[jetta-the-hut]

I have that problem on my tripod to.

whats you gear list Jake? just curious, you have some nice pics in your smugmug.

[KenjiS]

The keyboard doesnt work right with every app sadly, and sometimes if you hit the trackpad with your wrist accidently well....you can end up exiting a program..

But its quite useful to have anyways

[Fricks]

whats you gear list Jake? just curious, you have some nice pics in your smugmug.

7d, 24-105, 70-200 II, 10-20, 50 1.4


Thanks but I don't really the way some of my photos turn out :mad:

[monk3y]

I have that problem on my tripod to.

yeah... good thing we found out about this early on so we don't have to buy a mediocre tripod :lol:

[Blurr Cube]

Yo.

Half tea bagged someone on the basketball court :lol:

Congrats. Half-dunk? :p

i got there just in time, they locked the door behind me, i tried to hand back a box and the door was locked, no more UPS for me ;)

Well, it is Friday after all. Heh. ;)

[FJ LOVE]

Sweet skatepark in the backyard Tony;)

rofl, i thought the same thing :lol::lol::lol:

[monk3y]

7d, 24-105, 70-200 II, 10-20, 50 1.4


Thanks but I don't really the way some of my photos turn out :mad:

coz you concentrate too much on buying gear and thinking about getting the shot better if you have better gear.

the way I see it, in goodlight there is very little difference among cameras from the rebel line all the way to FF and even on majority of lenses if you are doing landscapes ...as you tend to shoot at f/8 and smaller aperture too.

[vipergts831]

Jake needs to get rid of that 24-105. Lazy man's lens :lol:

[vipergts831]

Congrats. Half-dunk? :p



Well, it is Friday after all. Heh. ;)

One handed dunk :lol:

[Blurr Cube]

Mine came with 2 gigs, now has 4. It's not lightning fast, but it works well.

Stability is better than getting something fast but crashes. I doubt Nick will have either problem with 16 gigs of ram. :rolleyes: :lol: