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

[Fricks]

if you take alot of in water pics and can turn it into some money go for it, otherwise i would but a nice 300mm L and just take pictures from the beach. the waves break pretty close to shore on the east coast so if you wade out to your calves a 55-250mm would be too long.

my 70-200 is fine for the beach were i live. i just love getting in the water with the gorpo but it does not take that high quality of photos.

http://fricksjacob.smugmug.com/Other/Surf/i-ZC4dhLb/0/XL/GOPR0016-XL.jpg

http://fricksjacob.smugmug.com/Other/Surf/i-BC6chHV/0/XL/GOPR0273-XL.jpg

http://fricksjacob.smugmug.com/Other/Surf/i-rjkFVcR/0/XL/GOPR0275-XL.jpg

http://fricksjacob.smugmug.com/Other/Surf/i-3pWNzLg/0/XL/GOPR0290-XL.jpg

[Fricks]

oh and I ride an 8ft WRV long board.

nice:cool: Ever go to ponto beach?

[Blurr Cube]

I am thinking of getting one IPS monitor, but not sure how I am going to sell my current monitor really :lol: and I don't need two... so I'll just use this and just make sure to calibrate it every time I have some color sensitive stuff to print :D

Use the new IPS monitor for editing while simultaneously spamming on the old monitor. :cool: :lol: More efficient spamming, no?

[jdizzle]

Your Nikonitude manifests itself in a "My Nikon walks all over your Canons" attitude, when you know damned well that neither Canon nor Nikon takes better pictures. In the hands of an expert, either shoots Pulitzer material, and in the hands of a GWC, both shoot crap.

But you have some slight redeeming qualities, so we forgive you. Now, if I could only remember what those qualities are....
ROFLMAO!! Nice!! :lol::lol::lol:

[monk3y]

I'll sleep now guys... goodnight :D

[monk3y]

Use the new IPS monitor for editing while simultaneously spamming on the old monitor. :cool: :lol: More efficient spamming, no?

I don't need 2 monitors to spam and edit simultaneously..:lol:

[Fricks]

bye steven

[jdizzle]

some front he 50 1.4 i just took of the dogs i noticed on some of the shots it is front focusing:mad:



Little different



The 50 1.4 is a nice lens if you have one that works properly. Try stopping down to like 2.8 and see what you get.

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I'll sleep now guys... goodnight :D

Night Istoy. ;)

[jdizzle]

I'll sleep now guys... goodnight :D
Laters! I'm going to hit the bed soon. I have work tonight.

[Fricks]

The 50 1.4 is a nice lens if you have one that works properly. Try stopping down to like 2.8 and see what you get.

yes its very sharp at 2.8; 1.4 is not usable for a pixel peeper like me:lol: I find that 1.8-2.8 is where i always use this lens.

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some front he 50 1.4 i just took of the dogs i noticed on some of the shots it is front focusing:mad:



Little different




Is it really front focusing or do you think you missed focus? :confused:

[jdizzle]

I don't need 2 monitors to spam and edit simultaneously..:lol:
I do it all the time. One monitor for POTN, one for PS, and one for LR. :D

[jdizzle]

yes its very sharp at 2.8; 1.4 is not usable for a pixel peeper like me:lol: I find that 1.8-2.8 is where i always use this lens.
The DOF is very thin at 1.4. So, any kind of movement can be caused by you.

[jdizzle]

Is it really front focusing or do you think you missed focus? :confused:
I think he missed the focus.

[Fricks]

Is it really front focusing or do you think you missed focus? :confused:

idk ill posts one in a sec and maybe you can see

[SUB1IM388]

yes its very sharp at 2.8; 1.4 is not usable for a pixel peeper like me:lol: I find that 1.8-2.8 is where i always use this lens.

you should get a 1D3 then, 1.4 on mine is way usable!

[vipergts831]

Farlet:

Here is some flash photography. Metered for the background and then the flash exposed Mayra:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/5749309902_c9c3709a9d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/5749309902/)
_MG_8135-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/5749309902/) by Prodigy83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/prodigy83/), on Flickr

Another one after the sun had gone down:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5748776747_ca369427f5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/5748776747/)
_MG_8157-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/5748776747/) by Prodigy83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/prodigy83/), on Flickr

[jdizzle]

you should get a 1D3 then, 1.4 on mine is way usable!
Hi Danny. How's that 1D III working out for ya? :)

[jdizzle]

Farlet:

Here is some flash photography. Metered for the background and then the flash exposed Mayra:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/5749309902_c9c3709a9d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/5749309902/)
_MG_8135-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/5749309902/) by Prodigy83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/prodigy83/), on Flickr

Another one after the sun had gone down:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5748776747_ca369427f5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/5748776747/)
_MG_8157-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/5748776747/) by Prodigy83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/prodigy83/), on Flickr
Is that straight on? Lovely pics of your GF btw. :)

[Fricks]

you should get a 1D3 then, 1.4 on mine is way usable!

hehe here is it just me? is this front focus i focused on his eye. But some of the other shots came out good!

http://fricksjacob.smugmug.com/Other/Pets-and-Animals/i-Sd2FXNz/0/XL/IMG2534-XL.jpg

[jdizzle]

^Looks like it front focused.

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Farlet:

Here is some flash photography. Metered for the background and then the flash exposed Mayra:


_MG_8135-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/5749309902/) by Prodigy83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/prodigy83/), on Flickr

Another one after the sun had gone down:


_MG_8157-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/5748776747/) by Prodigy83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/prodigy83/), on Flickr

Real cute pics. Nicely exposed. I need to learn how to do that. :oops:

I use the flash and there are times I blow out the faces. :confused:

[vipergts831]

Is that straight on? Lovely pics of your GF btw. :)

Thanks Julian. Yup almost straight on. Didn't have much to bounce off. So i angled the flash up and to the left. Had a diffuse on it and shot away.

Although when you are outside you could bounce from almost anything as long as it is almost a white color. Being within range helps.

[Fricks]

^Looks like it front focused.

ya but luckily not all of them turned out this way.


What would happen if i manuel adjusted the lens?

[Harm]

no post bike crash photos of Mayra, Omar?

At least you have a nice, cool model to take snaps of :D:D

[vipergts831]

Real cute pics. Nicely exposed. I need to learn how to do that. :oops:

I use the flash and there are times I blow out the faces. :confused:

The way i do it is like this:

1- I meter the background with my camera (flash is off).
2- Then i turn on the flash and dial in those settings.
3- If i can i try to bounce the flash at an angle. This way the light will give shape and depth to the person.

That is really it. Work for me most of the time.

[jetta-the-hut]

nice:cool: Ever go to ponto beach?


no sure haven't and the only time we get curls that big are during hurricanes. Fran & Floyed both were alot of fun, 12 foot breaks and curls thats lasted for ever. It was scary too though when the waves are slapping the bottom of the piers that are 20ft above normal water level. Storm surge is a bitch, its usually better a few days before the storm, once it hits, its all choppy and caotic!

[SUB1IM388]

Hi Danny. How's that 1D III working out for ya? :)

I have a feeling that the metering is messed up either that or their is a big learning curve from a XXD body to a 1D body in under exposes by about +1 stop in AV

hehe here is it just me? is this front focus i focused on his eye. But some of the other shots came out good!

http://fricksjacob.smugmug.com/Other/Pets-and-Animals/i-Sd2FXNz/0/XL/IMG2534-XL.jpg

Sorry Jake i cant see this im on a GOV computer so it blocks everything but Flickr

[vipergts831]

no post bike crash photos of Mayra, Omar?

At least you have a nice, cool model to take snaps of :D:D

Those were pre crash Mayra. She looks just like that now :D Didnt take any of her after the crash. Kind of just want to forget it really.

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hehe here is it just me? is this front focus i focused on his eye. But some of the other shots came out good!



The focus is way past in front of the dog's paws. Maybe the lens had a hard time focusing on a dark eye with the surrounding black fur? :confused:

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The way i do it is like this:

1- I meter the background with my camera (flash is off).
2- Then i turn on the flash and dial in those settings.
3- If i can i try to bounce the flash at an angle. This way the light will give shape and depth to the person.

That is really it. Work for me most of the time.

You set your flash on manual then?

[Harm]

Those were pre crash Mayra. She looks just like that now :D Didnt take any of her after the crash. Kind of just want to forget it really.

say no more ;) ;)

The focus is way past in front of the dog's paws. Maybe the lens had a hard time focusing on a dark eye with the surrounding black fur? :confused:

what is all the crap on the ground that is in focus?

[*sigh*]

Time for a new monitor.

Most cheap monitors are only good for "business" use, where their colors need only display graphs and pie charts.

When I monitor shop, I take a flash drive with a known image on it and go to my local computer store. Then I can compare the monitors to find one that works for me.

My wife's monitor (she's the real photographer, mind you) is a 24" Dell that I had professionally calibrated. It works flawlessly.I've been pushing for a new one for awhile... So far it hasn't paid off :/

[Fricks]

what is all the crap on the ground that is in focus?

there like little small pinecone things that fall off the palm trees

[Harm]

Ahhh yeah, I remember those

[vipergts831]

You set your flash on manual then?

Nope im running it on ETTL-II. It usually does a good job of what i need it to do. I just set the fstop and shutter speed which i metered for and fire away. Usually i under expose the background a bit by increasing the shutter speed (reducing ambient light). This way i get a more dramatic look to the person being exposed by the flash. ETTL-II sets what it thinks the flash power output should be. Only if it goes a bit off do i go into manual mode but usually it does the job.

[Harm]

interesting, Omar. I wouldn't have a bloody clue about flash photography.

At least I didn't arse up photos of my niece's baptism:
http://harm.smugmug.com/Private/Family-Photographs/Emmas-Baptism/i-kv5WZsd/0/XL/IMG7913-XL.jpg

churches are hard to shoot in!

[vipergts831]

interesting, Omar. I wouldn't have a bloody clue about flash photography.

At least I didn't arse up photos of my niece's baptism:
http://harm.smugmug.com/Private/Family-Photographs/Emmas-Baptism/i-kv5WZsd/0/XL/IMG7913-XL.jpg

churches are hard to shoot in!

Thats a good shot without having much to go with! Im no expert either but most of the time that works for me. If i need too high of an iso while shooting indoors that is when i go full manual with the flash and kill ambient lighting by using the light of the flash only. Having to introduce high iso noise is something i try to avoid as much as possible.

[Harm]

high ISO is something I have to avoid with the 40D. It just sucks above ISO 400. ISO 800 really is the limit before photos all look like ****. The 24II goes down to f/1.4 which is a life saver in dark, dark conditions.

[vipergts831]

This is the best way to think about flash photography. Im quoting it because i didnt say it but it sums this up well:

"Treat flash photography as two seperate exposures .. one for the ambient and one for the flash.

Use "M" mode to control the ambient light exposure and let in as much or as little as you like. Then use the ETT-L II and FEC to control the flash exposure and let in as much or as little as you like."

[SUB1IM388]

high ISO is something I have to avoid with the 40D. It just sucks above ISO 400. ISO 800 really is the limit before photos all look like ****. The 24II goes down to f/1.4 which is a life saver in dark, dark conditions.

I think the ISO on the 50D sucks aswell, but then again I think my 50D has a Focusing problem so ISO is least of my worries.

This is the best way to think about flash photography. Im quoting it because i didnt say it but it sums this up well:

"Treat flash photography as two seperate exposures .. one for the ambient and one for the flash.

Use "M" mode to control the ambient light exposure and let in as much or as little as you like. Then use the ETT-L II and FEC to control the flash exposure and let in as much or as little as you like."

This is what I do normally at weddings body in Manual and flash in ETTL with FEC at -1.

[jetta-the-hut]

high ISO is something I have to avoid with the 40D. It just sucks above ISO 400. ISO 800 really is the limit before photos all look like ****. The 24II goes down to f/1.4 which is a life saver in dark, dark conditions.


so no iso 12,800 pictures for the 40d,crap i may have to rethink it then

[Fricks]

so no iso 12,800 pictures for the 40d,crap i may have to rethink it then

1dIV:lol::lol:

[SUB1IM388]

1dIV:lol::lol:

Ive heard ISO on the mk4 isnt all to well..... thats just what I "think" ive heard..... tho the Nikon D3x i hear is the champion!

[jetta-the-hut]

1dIV:lol::lol:


so long kidneys, black market will give me 3500 for it.

[jetta-the-hut]

i think you should do the "where is the 70-200mm L?" thread Jake and send it to me first and i'll take a few pictures and send it to the next guy, and so on,and so on.

[Harm]

yeah, crappo ISO...so I shall wait to see the next set of cameras are introduced. hopefully the sensors will be nicely upgraded.

A big help for low light, high ISO, and long exposures - using the big stopper :D

[jetta-the-hut]

yeah, crappo ISO...so I shall wait to see the next set of cameras are introduced. hopefully the sensors will be nicely upgraded.

A big help for low light, high ISO, and long exposures - using the big stopper :D

so i should look at the t2i instead, maybe i should buy one and paint like a lego color or something. I wish i had the fast cash for a 50d, its funny to me the 50d's and 60d's are almost the same price.

I played with a 60d and a 7d and i'd splurge for the 7d before i got the 60d.

[AngryCorgi]

so long kidneys, black market will give me 3500 for it.

Ummm...kidneys?? You might want to stick with one of them...life ain't too rosey with both gone!

[jetta-the-hut]

my luck i'd sell one and then have another bought of horrible kidney stones with the one thats left.

I'd sell the wifes car before a kidney, she'll get over it!

[Harm]

so i should look at the t2i instead, maybe i should buy one and paint like a lego color or something. I wish i had the fast cash for a 50d, its funny to me the 50d's and 60d's are almost the same price.

I played with a 60d and a 7d and i'd splurge for the 7d before i got the 60d.

don't let me put you off a 40D. All my photos are with a 40D, and not all suck

[SUB1IM388]

so i should look at the t2i instead, maybe i should buy one and paint like a lego color or something. I wish i had the fast cash for a 50d, its funny to me the 50d's and 60d's are almost the same price.

I played with a 60d and a 7d and i'd splurge for the 7d before i got the 60d.

IMO the 7D's ISO performance is awesome

[jetta-the-hut]

don't let me put you off a 40D. All my photos are with a 40D, and not all suck

i'm looking foward to having a camera with live view again. That way the wifey can use it. i just have to get a monopod so she can hold it, shes a little thing.

[vipergts831]

Ive heard ISO on the mk4 isnt all to well..... thats just what I "think" ive heard..... tho the Nikon D3x i hear is the champion!

D3s FTW!

[vipergts831]

I think the ISO on the 50D sucks aswell, but then again I think my 50D has a Focusing problem so ISO is least of my worries.



This is what I do normally at weddings body in Manual and flash in ETTL with FEC at -1.

+1 At FEC -1. Exactly what i do as well.

[vipergts831]

i'm looking foward to have a camera with live view again. That way the wifey can use it. i just have to get a monopod so she can hold it, shes a little thing.

Just dont try to AF in live view. It is so painful!

[SUB1IM388]

D3s FTW!


oh maybe thats it i dont know Was that the one Nicksan was raving about when he had Nikon?

[vipergts831]

oh maybe thats it i dont know Was that the one Nicksan was raving about when he had Nikon?

D3s is the iso king right now. He loved it when he got it.

[jetta-the-hut]

D3s is the iso king right now. He loved it when he got it.
didnt he come back to canon ?

[KenjiS]

my luck i'd sell one and then have another bought of horrible kidney stones with the one thats left.

I'd sell the wifes car before a kidney, she'll get over it!

Sell one of the wife's kidneys

[jetta-the-hut]

Just dont try to AF in live view. It is so painful!

who wants pictures that are in focus,that so last year,i post oof pictures to give people on here something to whine about.

[KenjiS]

high ISO is something I have to avoid with the 40D. It just sucks above ISO 400. ISO 800 really is the limit before photos all look like ****. The 24II goes down to f/1.4 which is a life saver in dark, dark conditions.

Yipes! I used to use 800 on my 30D a lot! and the 40D is better than the 30D at high ISO!

[KenjiS]

Ive heard ISO on the mk4 isnt all to well..... thats just what I "think" ive heard..... tho the Nikon D3x i hear is the champion!

D3s, D3x is more a low ISO cam for portraits and landscapes, D3s is your low light sports and wedding master

so no iso 12,800 pictures for the 40d,crap i may have to rethink it then

Meh it comes down to personal preference ;) if you're really after high ISO though i'd just forget getting a used camera and get a newer one with the 18mp sensor from the 7D in it, as its quite a good jump over the 40D and 50D

[Harm]

Maybe I am just too picky, or have a crap camera :D

[KenjiS]

Heres an ISO1600 shot from my 30D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_4350-Edit.jpg

and an ISO800 one

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_1593-Edit.jpg

7D does it better though..a lot better

[jetta-the-hut]

meh the 40d is almost exactly the same as my old d200 so i'll be content with it, this time its about the glass not the body

[vipergts831]

didnt he come back to canon ?

Yup he did.

who wants pictures that are in focus,that so last year,i post oof pictures to give people on here something to whine about.

:lol: ! Just say you shot it with the 50L so a riot starts :lol:

[vipergts831]

meh the 40d is almost exactly the same as my old d200 so i'll be content with it, this time its about the glass not the body

Good move! I looked at the 40D but ended up with an XSI at the time. For the price the xsi was a good buy.

[jetta-the-hut]

Yup he did.



:lol: ! Just say you shot it with the 50L so a riot starts :lol:


reverse bokeh on the 50L and then post, "why do all my pictures turn out like this?"

[vipergts831]

reverse bokeh on the 50L and then post, "why do all my pictures turn out like this?"

:lol::lol::lol: I did that a while ago on a forum i wont mention. Lets just say it ended up being one of the longest threads in that small forum. I posted maybe 3 times in it.

[jetta-the-hut]

i cant wait to get my camera now, i'll start out in the nifty-fifty thread and then make my way over to the 85mm usm thread, i'll be the most hated person in the threads.

[jetta-the-hut]

or just post and ask why the macro button doesnt work on the 18-55 IS lens

[vipergts831]

or just post and ask why the macro button doesnt work on the 18-55 IS lens

:lol: Or ask which IS mode should you be in 1 or 2 :p :lol:

[Harm]

just say your photos are better than peter lik, and you can do wedding photography with 1 lens for $100

[*sigh*]

I wish UPS would let you pick up packages the night before they went out for delivery.

My package is already in Phoenix, but I won't get it until late tomorrow :(

[vipergts831]

I wish UPS would let you pick up packages the night before they went out for delivery.

My package is already in Phoenix, but I won't get it until late tomorrow :(

Totally. They need to miss a first delivery in order to allow the option of pick up. Ridiculous in my book.

[jetta-the-hut]

:lol: Or ask which IS mode should you be in 1 or 2 :p :lol:


oh yeah good one!

just say your photos are better than peter lik, and you can do wedding photography with 1 lens for $100


i can, but the truth is i pay the bride for nekked photos but it only cost me 50

[Harm]

i can, but the truth is i pay the bride for nekked photos but it only cost me 50

If you had the accent, she would be paying you for you to take her photos, nekked :D:rolleyes:

[*sigh*]

Totally. They need to miss a first delivery in order to allow the option of pick up. Ridiculous in my book.Yep :/

Hmm... I still need to find a good case for this build...

[Jon]

Julian I have been waiting for you earlier today... after seeing some of Lik's video, I love to try Panorama.

when I checked RRS's site, I think I want a pano plate and an L-attachment to convert the panorama setup to an L-bracket too...

the clamp can be rotate either way
http://reallyrightstuff.com/mmRRSNET/Images/gallery/192PPP.png

http://reallyrightstuff.com/mmRRSNET/Images/full/CRD-RAIL.gif
btw, what do you think of the Long Panoramic plates that could double as L-brackets that I showed you 2 days ago Julian? you think their good?

I am just assuming that with the good reputation of RRS, that vertical clamp would be as tight as we would want it to be...

I might get that and a regular camera plate and forego the D700 w/MB-D10 L-bracket all togetherThey won't "double as L-brackets". You can get a similar effect to having an L bracket, but the combo is closer to a half-gimbal (http://www.custombrackets.com/products/long-lens-supports/cb-gimbal-lb.html) arrangement. With an L bracket, you reposition the camera on the basic head and the weight stays centered; with those things you'd be shifing the weight off to the side, and might just as well be using a ball head and the drop slot with the camera off to the side. And don't forget that you'll still need to get an A-S plate for the camera and/or lenses.

to start with carbon fibre are pricey and Gitzo is over priced which many rich people buy. It is Lexus to Toyota or Infinity to Nissan, or Acura to Honda... Gitzo is to Manfrotto...they both belong to Vitec group

Based in Northern Italy at Bassano del Grappa, Gitzo has been working for over 90 years to design and produce the best possible camera accesssories and supports using the simplest, most straightforward and elegant solutions allowing Gitzo to pioneer some of the most advanced and revolutionary technologies.
Gitzo products are distributed through Manfrotto Distribution, also a part of the Vitec Group, in China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, plus independent distributors in over 65 countries around the world! The unrivalled strength of the international distribution network and the team efforts between the company and the distributors is a key element in the success of the lines. The group owned distribution companies provide direct access to the market, trends and requirements which is essential in keeping the company at the forefront of development and innovation.
Gitzo Products are manufactured by Gitzo SA.

see Manfrotto is sister company here:

http://www.gitzo.com/about+Gitzo/who+is+vitec+group/Who+is+Vitec+Group/3660940I noticed none of the rich people who buy Gitzo commented on my analogy of Lexus to Toyota as Gitzo to Manfrotto.
I've got Gitzo and I've got Manfrotto. There's a bigger difference than your analogy would suggest. More like Volvo vs. Ford (before Ford sold Volvo off again). Manfrotto doesn't even make anything (that I can find) that would compare with the 3xxx or 5xxx series for capacity or height.

ohhh long plates that can be used for Panoramic shots Fricks

http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=192-PPP&type=4&eq=192-PPP-001&desc=192-Precision-Plus-Package

they have another one that goes vertical will allow you to create an L bracket as wellNo, they won't.

hehehe well you guys do know that I could practically screw the camera straight to the base plate right? hahaGood luck - the base plate has a 3/8-16 thread; your camera has a 1/4-20 socket.

what do you guys think q20 with knob or q10 with lever?Knob. The Markins lever clamp is nowhere near as good as the RRS one. I replaced the Markins clamp on my Q3T with the RRS one.

yeap... AFAIK if they use loctite red on it (permanent) then its gonna be nasty to remove I think. not sure how bad though...

Loctite blue acts just like a thread locker or something... it locks the head but can be undone when jerked... of course I have no hands on experience on all this :oYou can soften it with a blowtorch; I've done it.

Yes, Markins uses Red Loctite. However, if you have any issues with it you can send it back to Markins and they will remove the clamp for you. :)Or you can ask, when you order it, for them to leave it off.

correct me if I'm wrong but UPS/FEDEX and other courier works 24hours? but don't pick up or deliver stuff on sundays?

I am just wondering coz I look at my tracking and it says this:

Saddle Brook, NJ, United States__ 08/02/2011 12:39 A.M. Arrival Scan
Maspeth, NY, United States_____ 08/01/2011 11:48 P.M. Departure Scan
________________________________ 08/01/2011 9:55 P.M.__ Origin Scan
United States __________________08/01/2011 7:40 P.M. _____Order Processed: Ready for UPS

but I ordered that last Saturday and was not picked up until monday eveningTransit continues 24/7. However anything that arrives at a sort facility waits until the next weekday. But if you ordered on Sat., don't forget that B&H doesn't transact business between Fri. afternoon and Saturday evening. And orders after about noon Fri. don't actually get packed until Monday, and are picked up by whatever shipper you use on Mon. evening. Adorama's the same way.

hehe here is it just me? is this front focus i focused on his eye. But some of the other shots came out good!

http://fricksjacob.smugmug.com/Other/Pets-and-Animals/i-Sd2FXNz/0/XL/IMG2534-XL.jpgWhich AF point did you use? If you tried to focus-lock-recompose at close range you would have seriously messed up your focus.

The focus is way past in front of the dog's paws. Maybe the lens had a hard time focusing on a dark eye with the surrounding black fur? :confused:That would also present difficulties. You need decent contrast at the point you're focusing.

[*sigh*]

Or you can ask, when you order it, for them to leave it off.Yes, yes you can. I think you just have to put No Loctite in the comments and they will leave it off.

[jetta-the-hut]

If you had the accent, she would be paying you for you to take her photos, nekked :D:rolleyes:


i know, look at David Beckhem he farts in an english accent and girls swarm to smell it:eek:

[KenjiS]

I'm mad i didnt buy a few lego sets a year or two ago

IE, the Ultimate Millenium Falcon one...its about $2000 now.

[vipergts831]

i know, look at David Beckhem he farts in an english accent and girls swarm to smell it:eek:

:lol::lol::lol:

[jetta-the-hut]

Aren you are awesome and i'll talk to the TF about making you a really cool title, thanks for sharing all your awesomeness.
Jon
[SIZE=3][COLOR=black]


Thanks Jon i appreciate all the kinds words,anything you can do to help.:p

[vipergts831]

Oh no. Nothing good can come from that! :lol:

[SUB1IM388]

Thanks Jon i appreciate all the kinds words,anything you can do to help.:p

I dont think you know what your getting your self into!

Oh no. Nothing good can come from that! :lol:

+1

[tonyniev]

Jon,
Ford are good and even better some classes ofvehicles as in trucks F250 or Mustangs than Volvo...to be sure some Gitzo's are better but at additional cost compared to Manfrottos.

[jetta-the-hut]

jon has seen me in action in the other TF threads, i think he has me on ignore. Plus Sam keeps him busy.

[HelenOster]

How about It's Already 2AM: 15th Edition... my Adorama cart is full, but I need a loan from Helen!!!


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[jetta-the-hut]

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THATS AWESOME^^^

nothing to be angry about now my little 4 legged friend.

[jetta-the-hut]

ha, thread killer 6 minutes and counting!!!

[20droger]

Maybe I am just too picky, or have a crap camera :D
Just tell Q you want the best, regardless of price!

Of course, with your luck you'd get John Cleese instead of Desmond Llewelyn, and John would be running in Python mode, or worse, his Fawlty Towers mode.

[Fricks]

i think you should do the "where is the 70-200mm L?" thread Jake and send it to me first and i'll take a few pictures and send it to the next guy, and so on,and so on.

:lol::lol: that would be fun to do!!

[monk3y]

I wish UPS would let you pick up packages the night before they went out for delivery.

My package is already in Phoenix, but I won't get it until late tomorrow :(
relax, you still don't have your CPU ;)

They won't "double as L-brackets". You can get a similar effect to having an L bracket, but the combo is closer to a half-gimbal (http://www.custombrackets.com/products/long-lens-supports/cb-gimbal-lb.html) arrangement. With an L bracket, you reposition the camera on the basic head and the weight stays centered; with those things you'd be shifing the weight off to the side, and might just as well be using a ball head and the drop slot with the camera off to the side. And don't forget that you'll still need to get an A-S plate for the camera and/or lenses.

Jon, the second link I provided: this one Vertical Rail w/ no end clamp (http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=CRD-Rail&type=0&eq=CRD-RAIL-001&desc=CRD-Rail%3a-Vertical-rail-w%2f-on-end-clamp) is described by RRS as follows:
CRD-Rail with integral “on-end” clamp slides onto the MPR-192 rail to create quick-mount vertical component. Beefy rail cross-section ensures uncompromised rigidity and stability.

and the other component that I posted: the 192 Precision Plus Package ("Sliding Clamp Package" with Mini-Clamps on MPR-192 Rail. Mini-clamps can be separated and orientation changed 90° to accept quick-release plates with dovetails running left/right and fore/aft,) has clamps that can be adjust from left to right...

except for the rails to be a bit long I don't see why they won't double as an L-bracket if combined together. and yes I am well aware that I still need to get an A-S plate for both :D


I've got Gitzo and I've got Manfrotto. There's a bigger difference than your analogy would suggest. More like Volvo vs. Ford (before Ford sold Volvo off again). Manfrotto doesn't even make anything (that I can find) that would compare with the 3xxx or 5xxx series for capacity or height.

yeah there are heavy duty Manfrotto's out there but man are they big hehe


Good luck - the base plate has a 3/8-16 thread; your camera has a 1/4-20 socket.

ohh I meant that as a joke :lol:


Knob. The Markins lever clamp is nowhere near as good as the RRS one. I replaced the Markins clamp on my Q3T with the RRS one.

hmmm... if that's the case I can just buy the head alone and install the clamp


You can soften it with a blowtorch; I've done it.

no way am I gonna blowtorch a $400 head haha I don't even have a blowtorch to begin with :lol:


Transit continues 24/7. However anything that arrives at a sort facility waits until the next weekday. But if you ordered on Sat., don't forget that B&H doesn't transact business between Fri. afternoon and Saturday evening. And orders after about noon Fri. don't actually get packed until Monday, and are picked up by whatever shipper you use on Mon. evening. Adorama's the same way.

I see, I think I might have been confused, I ordered it on sunday evening here, so its Sunday morning there, but was not picked up until monday evening...

[monk3y]

Jake did you see the $40 rebate on B&H? looks like the tripod price is here to stay at least until September

[Fricks]

Jake did you see the $40 rebate on B&H? looks like the tripod price is here to stay at least until September

ya i did. Thats a great tripod for even a better price! i bet they are going to have a new one out soon:(

[jdizzle]

Hi. Going in to work as usual to buy diapers. :p

[Fricks]

hello julian

[Fricks]

ball head just shipped:D

[*sigh*]

relax, you still don't have your CPU ;)There are a few modifications that I need to make to my case to make install go a bit more smoothly, I can start taking care of those once I have the newegg order in. :)

[*sigh*]

ball head just shipped:DYou'll love your new ballhead.

I had ordered a Manfrotto 498RC2, then later than night decided I wanted a Q3 Emile instead... the 498RC2 came, I used it for a day and sent it right back. The Q3 was SO much nicer. :D

[Fricks]

You'll love your new ballhead.

I had ordered a Manfrotto 498RC2, then later than night decided I wanted a Q3 Emile instead... the 498RC2 came, I used it for a day and sent it right back. The Q3 was SO much nicer. :D

ya i cant wait!!! Is it made up of a aluminum metal feel or what?

[monk3y]

ya i did. Thats a great tripod for even a better price! i bet they are going to have a new one out soon:(
probably and I am glad they slashed it like that...it will be a great tripod I bet :D

[tonyniev]

The judge declared a mistrial in this 12 counts of sexual assault to a minor below 14 years old...the public defendant in her opening statements admitted to the sex but claimed it was consensual, the victim was an 9 year old boy by an old gay friend of the family, he calls grandpa...it was declared a mistrial because the defense attorney did not get prior agreement from the defendant to use this line of defense and the supreme court ruling say any admission such as this need defendant agreement...so only served for two days and received $80 for my services.
The defendant should rot in jail...the judge said this may be rescheduled to June next year as he is hearing 6 death penalty cases.
The deputy district attorney was very smart and made a direct to the point power point presentation on HDTV flat scree TV's ( you should see how high tech and posh the court room is, actually the whole building, this is what we have here in Nevada, first class facilities, brand new and using latest technologies)...the poor defendant admitted in the interrogation details of his sexual assaults, asking for forgiveness and promising not to do it again, he even wrote an apology letter to the mother of the victim saying his acts and promising not to do it again...he was read his miranda rights but poor uneducated guy spilled in detail his acts

[*sigh*]

ya i cant wait!!! Is it made up of a aluminum metal feel or what?Well it's solidly built, and yeah it feels like Aluminum, other than that though I couldn't tell you.

I don't make a habit of fondling my ballheads like Julian.

[Fricks]

The judge declared a mistrial in this 12 counts of sexual assault to a minor below 14 years old...the public defendant in her opening statements admitted to the sex but claimed it was consensual, the victim was an 9 year old boy by an old gay friend of the family, he calls grandpa...it was declared a mistrial because the defense attorney did not get prior agreement from the defendant to use this line of defense and the supreme court ruling say any admission such as this need defendant agreement...so only served for two days and received $80 for my services.
The defendant should rot in jail...the judge said this may be rescheduled to June next year as he is hearing 6 death penalty cases.
The deputy district attorney was very smart and made a direct to the point power point presentation on HDTV flat scree TV's ( you should see how high tech and posh the court room is, actually the whole building, this is what we have here in Nevada, first class facilities, brand new and using latest technologies)...the poor defendant admitted in the interrogation details of his sexual assaults, asking for forgiveness and promising not to do it again, he even wrote an apology letter to the mother of the victim saying his acts and promising not to do it again...he was read his miranda rights but poor uneducated guy spilled in detail his acts

Thats sad:(

[monk3y]

ball head just shipped:D
my Tripod just arrived at my courier :D

There are a few modifications that I need to make to my case to make install go a bit more smoothly, I can start taking care of those once I have the newegg order in. :)
ahhh I see :lol:

[Fricks]

Well it's solidly built, and yeah it feels like Aluminum, other than that though I couldn't tell you.

I don't make a habit of fondling my ballheads like Julian.

ROFL

[Fricks]

my Tripod just arrived at my courier :D



whats a courier?

[monk3y]

Hey Jon... I just checked it out and it seems like its really possible and quite a good setup IMHO...

courtesy of this thread at Fredmiranda http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/979172

here's an illustration of what I want to do with the 2 plates.. the bottom plate is not the 192 package in the illustration though, but I am pretty sure I could add the clamp from the 192 package (that clamp will be able to slide left to right no problem)... and you can see the CRD Rail in action right there.. just disregard all the other components in that photo except. :D

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6003052151_47878cb657_z.jpg

[monk3y]

whats a courier?

UPS/Fedex are couriers as well... I had it shipped to my preferred courier that will ship it from the US all the way to here in Cebu :D I will probably have it by next week

[tonyniev]

whats a courier?

Johnny cargo uses couriers, they sell travel tickets to Manila for cheap, but no luggages, so the courier carries two large boxes filed with items like Steven's tripod...I think NYC to Manila they sell for half the economy fare...Steve must have paid $80.

[Fricks]

UPS/Fedex are couriers as well... I had it shipped to my preferred courier that will ship it from the US all the way to here in Cebu :D I will probably have it by next week

Johnny cargo uses couriers, they sell travel tickets to Manila for cheap, but no luggages, so the courier carries two large boxes filed with items like Steven's tripod...I think NYC to Manila they sell for half the economy fare...Steve must have paid $80.

oh, ok.

[monk3y]

Johnny cargo uses couriers, they sell travel tickets to Manila for cheap, but no luggages, so the courier carries two large boxes filed with items like Steven's tripod...I think NYC to Manila they sell for half the economy fare...Steve must have paid $80.

oh, ok.

I pay something like $7.50/lbs Tony plus $5 processing fee... and I am expecting it to be around 9/10lbs so yes I will be paying somewhere around $80:D

wow!! I did not know they sell tickets like that at all :lol: but they told me NYC to Manila to Cebu is the cheapest, I could send it to other branches to avoid Taxes if I buy from Helens but the rate/lbs will be much higher as well. so I always just send it to NJ

[jdizzle]

Hey Jon... I just checked it out and it seems like its really possible and quite a good setup IMHO...

courtesy of this thread at Fredmiranda http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/979172

here's an illustration of what I want to do with the 2 plates.. the bottom plate is not the 192 package in the illustration though, but I am pretty sure I could add the clamp from the 192 package (that clamp will be able to slide left to right no problem)... and you can see the CRD Rail in action right there.. just disregard all the other components in that photo except. :D

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6003052151_47878cb657_z.jpg

That's a nice set up Steven. Mate it with a 24 PC-E and you'll really have a versatile set up. :)

[Fricks]

That's a nice set up Steven. Mate it with a 24 PC-E and you'll really have a versatile set up. :)

looks way to bulky!! and heavy!!

[tonyniev]

Well it's solidly built, and yeah it feels like Aluminum, other than that though I couldn't tell you.

I don't make a habit of fondling my ballheads like Julian.

eeek..after a morning of vivid sexual lascivious acts with terms like penetration, kissing, etc..fondling your ballheads like Julian evoke a different image.

[monk3y]

That's a nice set up Steven. Mate it with a 24 PC-E and you'll really have a versatile set up. :)
Thanks Julian...but Jon said something about it being not possible

looks way to bulky!! and heavy!!
its not bulky as you can knock it off in a heart beat by just loosening 1 screw knob attach to the vertical plate :D

[*sigh*]

eeek..after a morning of vivid sexual lascivious acts with terms like penetration, kissing, etc..fondling your ballheads like Julian evoke a different image.

Ah yeah... I can't even imagine sitting through a trial like that... That really stinks that it was a mistrial, I hope they get a new trial set ASAP.

[*sigh*]

ROFL

Get your mind out of the gutter young man!


:lol:

[jdizzle]

Take a look at the Nodal Ninja. It's lightweight and compact. :)

[jdizzle]

eeek..after a morning of vivid sexual lascivious acts with terms like penetration, kissing, etc..fondling your ballheads like Julian evoke a different image.

Geez Tony. :lol:

[monk3y]

looks way to bulky!! and heavy!!

eeek..after a morning of vivid sexual lascivious acts with terms like penetration, kissing, etc..fondling your ballheads like Julian evoke a different image.

hahaha I can graphically see Julian in my mind fondling his Ballhead :lol::lol:

[jdizzle]

hahaha I can graphically see Julian in my mind fondling his Ballhead :lol::lol:

Don't paint any pictures please!!:lol:

[20droger]

Hey Jon... I just checked it out and it seems like its really possible and quite a good setup IMHO...

courtesy of this thread at Fredmiranda http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/979172

here's an illustration of what I want to do with the 2 plates.. the bottom plate is not the 192 package in the illustration though, but I am pretty sure I could add the clamp from the 192 package (that clamp will be able to slide left to right no problem)... and you can see the CRD Rail in action right there.. just disregard all the other components in that photo except. :D

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6003052151_47878cb657_z.jpg
And I never knew Rube Goldberg was Filipino!

The trouble with pieced together Mickey-Mouse setups is that they are dangerous. One loose screw and you can have glass all over the rocks. That could ruin your whole day.

They also lack balance, and can make the tripod unstable in a sudden gust of wind.

Check out the Wimberly Sidekick instead:http://www.tripodhead.com/products/sidekick-main.cfm. It does what you want and is safer and better than what you are considering.

If money is a real problem, and you're not using huge lenses, Manfrotto makes a gimbal head that is ugly as sin but works quite well: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554099-REG/Manfrotto_393_393_Heavy_Duty_Gimbal.html.

[FJ LOVE]

hi bye gotta go pick up chicken pad thai :p

[Fricks]

hi bye gotta go pick up chicken pad thai :p

look he rhymes to:lol:

[*sigh*]

Don't paint any pictures please!!:lol:Sorry Julian. :p :lol:

[20droger]

Overheard....

"Ooooo! Nice ballhead! Beautiful ballhead! You and I can do amazing things together! So round! So Hard! And yet flexible, too! My, what a wonderful ballhead!

"Wait! You are over 18, aren't you?"

[*sigh*]

Overheard....

"Ooooo! Nice ballhead! Beautiful ballhead! You and I can do amazing things together! So round! So Hard! And yet flexible, too! My, what a wonderful ballhead!

"Wait! You are over 18, aren't you?":lol::lol::lol:

[jdizzle]

hi bye gotta go pick up chicken pad thai :p

Yup! It Teusday! :)

[jdizzle]

Overheard....

"Ooooo! Nice ballhead! Beautiful ballhead! You and I can do amazing things together! So round! So Hard! And yet flexible, too! My, what a wonderful ballhead!

"Wait! You are over 18, aren't you?"

Rofl!:lol:

[jdizzle]

Here you go Steven.

http://www.nodalninja.com/

[vipergts831]

Came home to find this box :D

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/6003160391_fef9beb835_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/6003160391/)
Garmin Edge 800 Performance Bundle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/6003160391/) by Prodigy83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/prodigy83/), on Flickr

[jdizzle]

^Nice GPS Omar. Let me know what you think about it.

[vipergts831]

Will do Julian. It only cost the price of some gitzo legs :lol:

[Fricks]

^ Nice Omar!!!

[Fricks]

Will do Julian. I mean it is the price of some gitzo legs :lol:

Are you not going to get a tripod?

[vipergts831]

Thanks Jake. Im looking forward to going over to jersey with it :D

[vipergts831]

Are you not going to get a tripod?

Oh that is coming but im not in a super rush on it. Im training for a 100 mile bike tour in the city this september so this was higher on my priority list. The tripod during this training would just sit there. Im also thinking of going 2 series as well. So it gives me some time to shop around since i dont have an immediate use just yet.

[monk3y]

And I never knew Rube Goldberg was Filipino!

The trouble with pieced together Mickey-Mouse setups is that they are dangerous. One loose screw and you can have glass all over the rocks. That could ruin your whole day.

They also lack balance, and can make the tripod unstable in a sudden gust of wind.

Check out the Wimberly Sidekick instead:http://www.tripodhead.com/products/sidekick-main.cfm. It does what you want and is safer and better than what you are considering.

If money is a real problem, and you're not using huge lenses, Manfrotto makes a gimbal head that is ugly as sin but works quite well: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554099-REG/Manfrotto_393_393_Heavy_Duty_Gimbal.html.

Roger.. I am trying to make an L bracket/Pano combo... its probably a lot more stable than that hehe just focus on the stuff that I circled :D

[monk3y]

Here you go Steven.

http://www.nodalninja.com/

I saw it JD, but there's no option for me to use it in Landscape mode?

[jdizzle]

Will do Julian. It only cost the price of some gitzo legs :lol:
Hehe! There's a lot of time in your life to get one. ;)
I saw it JD, but there's no option for me to use it in Landscape mode?
I doubt it will work in landscape mode. Most panos on a specialty head like that is shot in portrait. :)

[monk3y]

Hehe! There's a lot of time in your life to get one. ;)

I doubt it will work in landscape mode. Most panos on a specialty head like that is shot in portrait. :)

ahhh looks cool thanks... I'll consider it, I'll definitely not get an L-bracket specific to the D700 right now, I probably will never be able to resell it locally when I upgrade :( or may not even get a single cent out of it when I bundle it up with the camera if I decide to resell it.

so my options are those long pano plates or generic plates that I can use on any camera :D

[jdizzle]

ahhh looks cool thanks... I'll consider it, I'll definitely not get an L-bracket specific to the D700 right now, I probably will never be able to resell it locally when I upgrade :( or may not even get a single cent out of it when I bundle it up with the camera if I decide to resell it.

so my options are those long pano plates or generic plates that I can use on any camera :D
Well, I recommend the L plates. It is a nasty evil that RRS makes these darn L plates. Go with what you think will work for you.

[monk3y]

Well, I recommend the L plates. It is a nasty evil that RRS makes these darn L plates. Go with what you think will work for you.

I do agree they are awesome :lol: anyway I still have a month or so to decide :D

you at work tonight?

[FJ LOVE]

The judge declared a mistrial in this 12 counts of sexual assault to a minor below 14 years old...the public defendant in her opening statements admitted to the sex but claimed it was consensual, the victim was an 9 year old boy by an old gay friend of the family, he calls grandpa...it was declared a mistrial because the defense attorney did not get prior agreement from the defendant to use this line of defense and the supreme court ruling say any admission such as this need defendant agreement...so only served for two days and received $80 for my services.
The defendant should rot in jail...the judge said this may be rescheduled to June next year as he is hearing 6 death penalty cases.
The deputy district attorney was very smart and made a direct to the point power point presentation on HDTV flat scree TV's ( you should see how high tech and posh the court room is, actually the whole building, this is what we have here in Nevada, first class facilities, brand new and using latest technologies)...the poor defendant admitted in the interrogation details of his sexual assaults, asking for forgiveness and promising not to do it again, he even wrote an apology letter to the mother of the victim saying his acts and promising not to do it again...he was read his miranda rights but poor uneducated guy spilled in detail his acts

did you take a juror out for lunch with the $80 :D

[monk3y]

The judge declared a mistrial in this 12 counts of sexual assault to a minor below 14 years old...the public defendant in her opening statements admitted to the sex but claimed it was consensual, the victim was an 9 year old boy by an old gay friend of the family, he calls grandpa...it was declared a mistrial because the defense attorney did not get prior agreement from the defendant to use this line of defense and the supreme court ruling say any admission such as this need defendant agreement...so only served for two days and received $80 for my services.
The defendant should rot in jail...the judge said this may be rescheduled to June next year as he is hearing 6 death penalty cases.
The deputy district attorney was very smart and made a direct to the point power point presentation on HDTV flat scree TV's ( you should see how high tech and posh the court room is, actually the whole building, this is what we have here in Nevada, first class facilities, brand new and using latest technologies)...the poor defendant admitted in the interrogation details of his sexual assaults, asking for forgiveness and promising not to do it again, he even wrote an apology letter to the mother of the victim saying his acts and promising not to do it again...he was read his miranda rights but poor uneducated guy spilled in detail his acts
I don't understand gays... what's so attractive about men/boys? :lol: ;)