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

[vipergts831]

Out of curiousity i went and looked at the mall i frequently take photos in..

it is a privately owned property, i checked their rules and they have nothing firmly stated about the admission of photography on the premises....

Now should i send an email and inquire with them, or should i just forget it and keep doing it until i get yelled at or something..

Keep going until yelled at :)

[jdizzle]

Has to fit good like a pair of shoes ;) :D
Hey Omar. If I get a Felt it would be the AR 4 model in a size 51. :)

[tonyniev]

Out of curiousity i went and looked at the mall i frequently take photos in..

it is a privately owned property, i checked their rules and they have nothing firmly stated about the admission of photography on the premises....

Now should i send an email and inquire with them, or should i just forget it and keep doing it until i get yelled at or something..

No do not email take the pictures, when a security ask you to stop, obey and stop immediately do not argue. But they have no rights to get or delete your image. Just stop and get out.

[KenjiS]

Keep going until yelled at :)

honestly, thats what i am going to do

if i get yelled at, ill comply with a security guard, Leave the premises and proceed to write the management about it and tell them how saddened i am i cannot enjoy myself at the mall anymore, which means the thousands of dollars i spend there annually will go to another mall in the area...

I have NEVER had a problem though, people ask sure, i talk to them, and tell them that im a photographer/writer and i love to take pictures and write and that, i talk to them about technical aspects of photography and then they generally give me the "ok ok you're not a creep" face... I never ever try to be discrete either

[vipergts831]

Hey Omar. If I get a Felt it would be the AR 4 model in a size 51. :)

That is a sweet bike. Do you have a felt dealer near you?

[jdizzle]

That is a sweet bike. Do you have a felt dealer near you?
Yes I do. :) Is it ok to get a tri bike even if you don't swim or run?:lol: Check this out.
http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2011/TT-TRI/TT-TRI-Series/B16-2012.aspx

[monk3y]

Out of curiousity i went and looked at the mall i frequently take photos in..

it is a privately owned property, i checked their rules and they have nothing firmly stated about the admission of photography on the premises....

Now should i send an email and inquire with them, or should i just forget it and keep doing it until i get yelled at or something..

I certainly take pictures every where I go... and I have only been stopped in one establishment yet ;) and yes its an American owned "Marriott Hotel" :lol:

I was pissed but did not argue..we were in the pool that time and I got up and took some long exposures and they stopped me :rolleyes:

[monk3y]

Has to fit good like a pair of shoes ;) :D

yeah I did not realize that :lol:

how much have you invested in your bike system now? I figure upwards of $4000 already?

[vipergts831]

Yes I do. :) Is it ok to get a tri bike even if you don't swim or run?:lol: Check this out.
http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2011/TT-TRI/TT-TRI-Series/B16-2012.aspx

:lol: I mean you could always get what you want but personally i wouldn't get them. They are built to go fast and as straight as possible. Handling is not a strong point on a tri bike because all it cares about is a time trial stage. So everything on that bike is built for that purpose. For example you wouldn't want to do a long ride on a tri bike. Your back will be killing you. It also compresses you more so you only use the muscles in your leg which you absolutely need to push the bike. Great thing if you're going to be running after the ride but pretty useless if you aren't. You also wouldn't want to tackle a hill on a tri bike because it wasn't built for that purpose. It likes nice flat roads. Just my two cents :)

[jdizzle]

Helen is going to be happy that I ordered my TT bag from them.

[jdizzle]

:lol: I mean you could always get what you want but personally i wouldn't get them. They are built to go fast and as straight as possible. Handling is not a strong point on a tri bike because all it cares about is a time trial stage. So everything on that bike is built for that purpose. For example you wouldn't want to do a long ride on a tri bike. Your back will be killing you. It also compresses you more so you only use the muscles in your leg which you absolutely need to push the bike. Great thing if you're going to be running after the ride but pretty useless if you aren't. You also wouldn't want to tackle a hill on a tri bike because it wasn't built for that purpose. It likes nice flat roads. Just my two cents :)
Oh ok. That does make sense. No need for one of those. I'll stick to the AR4. :)

[KenjiS]

all of you talking about bike riding reminds me of my strange addiction who had a guy addicted to riding his bike..

to the point he can no longer walk correctly...

[vipergts831]

yeah I did not realize that :lol:

how much have you invested in your bike system now? I figure upwards of $4000 already?

Yeah once i start to factor in all the costs im between 3k-4k right now.

1700 on the bike
600 in clothing
600 on accessories
600 on GPS

A few other expenses as well are around if i look at it all. A lot of that stuff will be hold overs for the next bike so usually one time purchases.

[monk3y]

Helen is going to be happy that I ordered my TT bag from them.

how nice of you :D :lol:

I just checked the video you linked to last night of the UD60... the bag looks cool but I find the opening narrow too :confused:

you do have the UD60 v1 now right?

[jdizzle]

Did you guys see the new Oly Pen 3? The AF is ridiculous on that thing. The touch screen AF is a sick idea.

http://www.digitalrev.com/en/olympus-pen-e-p3-hands-on-review-9143-article.html

[KenjiS]

Did you guys see the new Oly Pen 3? The AF is ridiculous on that thing. The touch screen AF is a sick idea.

http://www.digitalrev.com/en/olympus-pen-e-p3-hands-on-review-9143-article.html

Yeh i did, i saw a video with a guy comparing it to the 7D + 24-105

Scary because they tied in terms of single shot AF performance

[vipergts831]

Oh ok. That does make sense. No need for one of those. I'll stick to the AR4. :)

Yup the AR4 will be a great bike. :D

[Harm]

how much have you invested in your bike system now? I figure upwards of $4000 already?

He needs a $7,000 bike at least...without the additions

[vipergts831]

He needs a $7,000 bike at least...without the additions

Lead the way ;)

[FJ LOVE]

Keep going until yelled at :)

i always take the shot when i see something nice ;)




if she gets really irate i can erase it ! :lol:

[KenjiS]

i always take the shot when i see something nice ;)




if she gets really irate i can erase it ! :lol:

Thats why i make sure they're unconscious first

[FJ LOVE]

Yes I do. :) Is it ok to get a tri bike even if you don't swim or run?:lol: Check this out.
http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2011/TT-TRI/TT-TRI-Series/B16-2012.aspx

sweet looking ride JD :cool:

[Harm]

Lead the way ;)

Sure :D:D

Only after you get a colour checker.

[jdizzle]

how nice of you :D :lol:

I just checked the video you linked to last night of the UD60... the bag looks cool but I find the opening narrow too :confused:

you do have the UD60 v1 now right?
The video gives that impression but, it's not as bad you would think. Getting my 1Ds III and 70-200 in there was a breeze once you set it up to your liking. I had the UD 50 and sold it locally. It also has a zipper which will expand if you need more room. Once I looked through the UD 60 V2, it is undoubtedly a well thought out bag.

I tried to like the Retro 30 but, the flap is a bugger imho. There is lots of room in it but, I can't get passed the flap. You also complained about pain on your shoulder after long walks/treks. I can see how it would hurt your shoulder after playing around with it. The UD system with the shoulder harness can be used as a backpack. I have this same option on my Domke f-7 and it works wonders if you're walking around all day. :)

[monk3y]

Yeah once i start to factor in all the costs im between 3k-4k right now.

1700 on the bike
600 in clothing
600 on accessories
600 on GPS

A few other expenses as well are around if i look at it all. A lot of that stuff will be hold overs for the next bike so usually one time purchases.

yeah that's the good thing about bikes though... but really what do you gain from upgrading your already very nice bike? :lol: what you got right now is probably really good already

[jdizzle]

Yeh i did, i saw a video with a guy comparing it to the 7D + 24-105

Scary because they tied in terms of single shot AF performance
Seriously! It's amazing what that Oly Pen can do.
Yup the AR4 will be a great bike. :D
And it's sexy!! :)

[jdizzle]

sweet looking ride JD :cool:
It does look nice. :)

[jdizzle]

yeah that's the good thing about bikes though... but really what do you gain from upgrading your already very nice bike? :lol: what you got right now is probably really good already
Omar is going to learn that if you're going to buy a bike, you buy it once without upgrading. So, I'm hoping he'll do the same for his next ride. ;)

[monk3y]

The video gives that impression but, it's not as bad you would think. Getting my 1Ds III and 70-200 in there was a breeze once you set it up to your liking. I had the UD 50 and sold it locally. It also has a zipper which will expand if you need more room. Once I looked through the UD 60 V2, it is undoubtedly a well thought out bag.

I tried to like the Retro 30 but, the flap is a bugger imho. There is lots of room in it but, I can't get passed the flap. You also complained about pain on your shoulder after long walks/treks. I can see how it would hurt your shoulder after playing around with it. The UD system with the shoulder harness can be used as a backpack. I have this same option on my Domke f-7 and it works wonders if you're walking around all day. :)

yeah my usual gear is around 8-10kg I think... I could lighten the load and its not really heavy if I am holding the camera WITH the 70-200mm, but with either the camera or the 70-200mm in there its starting to get painful after a couple of hours :lol:

what I love about the retro is its very big opening, what I hate about it is its very soft form which somehow hinders me from putting the 70-200mm smoothly, I need to wiggle it a bit specially since my front pocket is full (chargers).

the flap doesn' bother me much, but I would agree with you that it would be awesome to have a zippered top hehe...

as far as me though, I need a backpack for my next purchase (I hope it would be the last bag I buy) hahahaha

[monk3y]

Omar is going to learn that if you're going to buy a bike, you buy it once without upgrading. So, I'm hoping he'll do the same for his next ride. ;)

yeap seriously, I don't see bikes as needing upgrading like a camera... with cameras and all other electronic gadgets, its evolving very fast that with every release there are probably new set of features that we might wanna have so we upgrade.

but with bikes? a good light frame that suits you now will probably still suit you 10 years after...well unless you are like me gaining almost 50lbs in 5years :rolleyes: :lol::lol:

[vipergts831]

Sure :D:D

Only after you get a colour checker.

Well, that answers that now doesn't it? :lol:

yeah that's the good thing about bikes though... but really what do you gain from upgrading your already very nice bike? :lol: what you got right now is probably really good already

Well one i could upgrade the wheels and lose weight there. Lighter wheels will make it easier for me to pedal up hill and increase my speeds on flats. Tires make a difference in the grip and handling of the bike which translates into increased speed. Why would you want increased speed? Not so much about going 50 mph but rather because it makes you more efficient in your energy use. You can cover longer distances with the same energy output. I could always upgrade components to make the bike either shift or break better. Always something you could change :D One thing i cant make is my bike into a carbon fiber body bike without buying a new one. That will be my next move.

[vipergts831]

Omar is going to learn that if you're going to buy a bike, you buy it once without upgrading. So, I'm hoping he'll do the same for his next ride. ;)

Nah im happy with this route. My current trek will be my beater bike. The one i can actually ride around and not care what happens to it aka the trainer bike. The next one will be my long distance horse. Most bikers i know own two bikes or more because of those reasons.

[jdizzle]

yeah my usual gear is around 8-10kg I think... I could lighten the load and its not really heavy if I am holding the camera WITH the 70-200mm, but with either the camera or the 70-200mm in there its starting to get painful after a couple of hours :lol:

what I love about the retro is its very big opening, what I hate about it is its very soft form which somehow hinders me from putting the 70-200mm smoothly, I need to wiggle it a bit specially since my front pocket is full (chargers).

the flap doesn' bother me much, but I would agree with you that it would be awesome to have a zippered top hehe...

as far as me though, I need a backpack for my next purchase (I hope it would be the last bag I buy) hahahaha
Yes! The zippered top is great for lens changes. The flap on the UD 60 would only be accessed for small accessories.

Geez Steven! Carrying 22 lbs. on your shoulder is not comfy.:lol: I agree that I like the opening on the 30 but, when you're on the go, I don't favor it as a bag to use when I walk around NYC.

[FJ LOVE]

Thats why i make sure they're unconscious first


rofl :lol:

[FJ LOVE]

Sure :D:D

Only after you get a colour checker.

ohh!, thems fightin' words to Omar :lol:

[jdizzle]

Nah im happy with this route. My current trek will be my beater bike. The one i can actually ride around and not care what happens to it aka the trainer bike. The next one will be my long distance horse. Most bikers i know own two bikes or more because of those reasons.
Most of the roadies I've met are way beyond two bikes. So, I know where you're coming from. :)

[vipergts831]

Most of the roadies I've met are way beyond two bikes. So, I know where you're coming from. :)

Yeah we cant talk too much about them considering our photography gear as well :lol: Im keeping it to two bikes though. Only way i go to say three is if i get an MTB but i dont see that happening. Where i live now doesn't cater to them.

[jdizzle]

Yeah we cant talk too much about them considering our photography gear as well :lol: Im keeping it to two bikes though. Only way i go to say three is if i get an MTB but i dont see that happening. Where i live now doesn't cater to them.
So, what's next on the list before you buy that color checker? ;)

[monk3y]

Well, that answers that now doesn't it? :lol:

Well one i could upgrade the wheels and lose weight there. Lighter wheels will make it easier for me to pedal up hill and increase my speeds on flats. Tires make a difference in the grip and handling of the bike which translates into increased speed. Why would you want increased speed? Not so much about going 50 mph but rather because it makes you more efficient in your energy use. You can cover longer distances with the same energy output. I could always upgrade components to make the bike either shift or break better. Always something you could change :D One thing i cant make is my bike into a carbon fiber body bike without buying a new one. That will be my next move.

ahhh yeah get the carbon fiber and be done with it then :D I thought for that price the body is already carbon fiber :o


Yes! The zippered top is great for lens changes. The flap on the UD 60 would only be accessed for small accessories.

Geez Steven! Carrying 22 lbs. on your shoulder is not comfy.:lol: I agree that I like the opening on the 30 but, when you're on the go, I don't favor it as a bag to use when I walk around NYC.

no choice JD,
D700+grip = 2kg
70-200mm = 1.5KG
teleconverter = 200g
Sigma 12-24mm = 800g
55mm Micro+PK-13 = I am guessing around 400g
2 flash w/ battery= 1.5kg
some charger = 500g
bag = 1kg? haha
Total is around 8kg

it is uncomfortable indeed... imagine if I add 1 more lens in there (16-35mm), and I can actually only drop 1 flash and the chargers

[monk3y]

a photo of ants... I am just going to post a link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/6017121473/

[vipergts831]

So, what's next on the list before you buy that color checker? ;)

Let's just say Martin would be better off sending me one ;)

[jdizzle]

ahhh yeah get the carbon fiber and be done with it then :D I thought for that price the body is already carbon fiber :o




no choice JD,
D700+grip = 2kg
70-200mm = 1.5KG
teleconverter = 200g
Sigma 12-24mm = 800g
55mm Micro+PK-13 = I am guessing around 400g
2 flash w/ battery= 1.5kg
some charger = 500g
bag = 1kg? haha
Total is around 8kg

it is uncomfortable indeed... imagine if I add 1 more lens in there (16-35mm), and I can actually only drop 1 flash and the chargers
A few things I observed from the shots you posted today. You didn't use your macro, the two flashes,chargers, and extender. You could've saved your shoulders. ;)

[jdizzle]

I'm out guys. Gonna get up early to hit the gym at 5 a.m. Gnite!

[FJ LOVE]

ahhh yeah get the carbon fiber and be done with it then :D I thought for that price the body is already carbon fiber :o




no choice JD,
D700+grip = 2kg
70-200mm = 1.5KG
teleconverter = 200g
Sigma 12-24mm = 800g
55mm Micro+PK-13 = I am guessing around 400g
2 flash w/ battery= 1.5kg
some charger = 500g
bag = 1kg? haha
Total is around 8kg

it is uncomfortable indeed... imagine if I add 1 more lens in there (16-35mm), and I can actually only drop 1 flash and the chargers

just get one of these for Famous ;)

http://jacobimages.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Everyday-Life-Culture-Traditions/G00008GKzY8nEq4A/I0000rl719U.ImL0

[FJ LOVE]

Let's just say Martin would be better off sending me one ;)

Hmmm ! :idea: <fires up Norad>

[FJ LOVE]

I'm out guys. Gonna get up early to hit the gym at 5 a.m. Gnite!

good nite JD :)

[monk3y]

A few things I observed from the shots you posted today. You didn't use your macro, the two flashes,chargers, and extender. You could've saved your shoulders. ;)

I used the Macro, the flashes well I could throw them away hahaha... I did use the extender too :lol:

I was on a mangrove reserve so I was expecting to get some macro shots... I will be back there next time and relax a bit walk around and shoot macro. :D

[tonyniev]

Good night all...

[monk3y]

just get one of these for Famous ;)

http://jacobimages.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Everyday-Life-Culture-Traditions/G00008GKzY8nEq4A/I0000rl719U.ImL0

hahaha cool :lol: yeah that would be awesome... I seriously need to shoot these kind of shots Martin.

I did try a few local people shots yesterday hehe but not enough, I need to interact with them then take their photos hehe

[monk3y]

Good night all...

goodnight Tony and JD :D

[FJ LOVE]

Good night all...

good nite Tony :)

[FJ LOVE]

hahaha cool :lol: yeah that would be awesome... I seriously need to shoot these kind of shots Martin.

I did try a few local people shots yesterday hehe but not enough, I need to interact with them then take their photos hehe

put some of those type of shots in your tourism portfolio ;)

[monk3y]

put some of those type of shots in your tourism portfolio ;)

hehe seriously, those photos with a certain type of Feel(like the shot you linked to) is what I wanna learn how to shoot.

[monk3y]

call me crazy but I still keep going back to Amazon and B&H and Helens checking out the tripod I bought :lol:

[monk3y]

my goodness... look how other people give advice

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=12894520&postcount=53

[FJ LOVE]

call me crazy but I still keep going back to Amazon and B&H and Helens checking out the tripod I bought :lol:

still day trading :lol:

[monk3y]

still day trading :lol:

it actually went up so I feel good about it even more :lol:

[FJ LOVE]

my goodness... look how other people give advice

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=12894520&postcount=53

same old crap, lenses and bodies are mine field sections loaded with fanboys and keyboard warriors :rolleyes:

[FJ LOVE]

it actually went up so I feel good about it even more :lol:

it did ? well i guess that rules out me getting one :lol:

[monk3y]

same old crap, lenses and bodies are mine field sections loaded with fanboys and keyboard warriors :rolleyes:

hehehe how do you read threads? I actually just click on the New Posts link above... so I get to see whatever new threads there are.

[monk3y]

it did ? well i guess that rules out me getting one :lol:

yeap from $605 to $627 on DBROTH.... B&H still has it for $617 but its out of stock...

you can't take advantage of the rebates too though... just like me hehe

[FJ LOVE]

hehehe how do you read threads? I actually just click on the New Posts link above... so I get to see whatever new threads there are.

i go from here to lighting and back to here, i never bother with lenses or bodies, occasionally i will go to rumours but that's about it :D

[FJ LOVE]

yeap from $605 to $627 on DBROTH.... B&H still has it for $617 but its out of stock...

you can't take advantage of the rebates too though... just like me hehe

are the rebates U.S. only ?

[monk3y]

are the rebates U.S. only ?

yeap US residents only... I have never seen rebates that is applicable to international buyes.

probably the only time that will happen is if a manufacturer is based in the US and has no distributor outside of the US

[monk3y]

i go from here to lighting and back to here, i never bother with lenses or bodies, occasionally i will go to rumours but that's about it :D

ahhh I usually just click New Posts and whatever pops up I read haha

[KenjiS]

I think i have now come to the conclusion that i will, no matter what, get myself a beater camera now...

by beater camera im thinking a 1D II or a 1Ds or something, as a backup to the 7D that i can use in situations where conditions are rough....

[monk3y]

I think i have now come to the conclusion that i will, no matter what, get myself a beater camera now...

by beater camera im thinking a 1D II or a 1Ds or something, as a backup to the 7D that i can use in situations where conditions are rough....

hahaha like being arrested by an officer?

[Fricks]

Hello guys

[KenjiS]

hahaha like being arrested by an officer?

Lol...

No more like, if i go out in the rain or mess around near water or something, since im fond of both...

a 1-series like that can either take the punishment, or at this point is kinda a bit more replaceable than my tanked 7D

[Fricks]

Lol...

No more like, if i go out in the rain or mess around near water or something, since im fond of both...

a 1-series like that can either take the punishment, or at this point is kinda a bit more replaceable than my tanked 7D

1DsII !!!!!!!

[monk3y]

Lol...

No more like, if i go out in the rain or mess around near water or something, since im fond of both...

a 1-series like that can either take the punishment, or at this point is kinda a bit more replaceable than my tanked 7D

how about a lens? I think you are better off getting a rain coat for your camera..no?

[Fricks]

My dad ordered some decorations for my room. I got a canon ea-1 35 film camera with 4 random lens

[*sigh*]

Well, I just moved my desk around completely to get everything where it needs to go for my new computer.

All I had to do was move my current computer about 3 feet, and then move my receiver about a foot and then turn it.

However... this involved making a new speaker cable, redoing all of the wire management under my desk, and getting rid of about 10 lbs of dust...

I need to pick up some new cables though, one of my HDMI cables is too short now, and I need a longer Ethernet cable for my computer. I'm getting there though!

[KenjiS]

Well, I just moved my desk around completely to get everything where it needs to go for my new computer.

All I had to do was move my current computer about 3 feet, and then move my receiver about a foot and then turn it.

However... this involved making a new speaker cable, redoing all of the wire management under my desk, and getting rid of about 10 lbs of dust...

I need to pick up some new cables though, one of my HDMI cables is too short now, and I need a longer Ethernet cable for my computer. I'm getting there though!

sounds like fun!

[monk3y]

My dad ordered some decorations for my room. I got a canon ea-1 35 film camera with 4 random lens

:lol: lucky kid :lol:

[*sigh*]

sounds like fun!Oh yeah!

Tomorrow... I think I'm going to run to frys to pick up those cables, I could use a longer power cable for my computer as well.

And then... tackle my entertainment center. It's a mess.



On a side note... I really have way too many electronics in this room...

46" Samsung TV, PS3, Xbox 360, Cable Box, Receiver with 5.1 setup for Speakers, two monitors, my computer (soon to be two). And all the peripherals that go with it...

[Fricks]

:lol: lucky kid :lol:

I want to convince him to get a m6 I would love to shoot some film!

[monk3y]

I bought the Q20 last friday and it still hasn't been shipped til today, Monday already... buyer indicates ship within 2 days of payment. I know its just the 2nd business day right now but I am impatient and excited hahaha

[KenjiS]

Oh yeah!

Tomorrow... I think I'm going to run to frys to pick up those cables, I could use a longer power cable for my computer as well.

And then... tackle my entertainment center. It's a mess.



On a side note... I really have way too many electronics in this room...

46" Samsung TV, PS3, Xbox 360, Cable Box, Receiver with 5.1 setup for Speakers, two monitors, my computer (soon to be two). And all the peripherals that go with it...

And i dont? ;)

[*sigh*]

And i dont? ;)
Oh I'm sure you do to :p

[monk3y]

Oh yeah!

Tomorrow... I think I'm going to run to frys to pick up those cables, I could use a longer power cable for my computer as well.

And then... tackle my entertainment center. It's a mess.
On a side note... I really have way too many electronics in this room...

46" Samsung TV, PS3, Xbox 360, Cable Box, Receiver with 5.1 setup for Speakers, two monitors, my computer (soon to be two). And all the peripherals that go with it...

you guys really spend a lot :lol:

I am always amazed at how much you guys have... :D

[KenjiS]

you guys really spend a lot :lol:

I am always amazed at how much you guys have... :D

I have a lot i need to sell though...

[*sigh*]

you guys really spend a lot :lol:

I am always amazed at how much you guys have... :D
Well this is the collection from a few years of spending... but yes... it's a lot of money's worth of gear. I tend to go through bad spurts of spending, and then I save for awhile... and then spend a ton. :(

[Fricks]

They cost quite a bit

[Fricks]

I bought the Q20 last friday and it still hasn't been shipped til today, Monday already... buyer indicates ship within 2 days of payment. I know its just the 2nd business day right now but I am impatient and excited hahaha

I think I like the q20 more then the gitzo:o

[*sigh*]

I think I like the q20 more then the gitzo:oI like my Q3 way more than my Manfrotto. So you are in good company. :p

[monk3y]

I have a lot i need to sell though...
yeah start Selling Kenji... new cameras are coming out soon, better get ready ;)

Well this is the collection from a few years of spending... but yes... it's a lot of money's worth of gear. I tend to go through bad spurts of spending, and then I save for awhile... and then spend a ton. :(
you guys are lucky that when you get the urge to spend you have money to spend unlike people here who really have no money... :lol:

People here tend to worry about money a lot more than anything else, that's why when we hear Americans complain about money/finances etc... we tend to just :rolleyes::rolleyes: hehe



I think I like the q20 more then the gitzo:o

my goodness hahaha why is that? they say the Q20 is very nice...but really that nice?

[monk3y]

I like my Q3 way more than my Manfrotto. So you are in good company. :p

that's understandable coz your manfrotto is cheaper than the Q3 right?? or no?
but the 3541LS is almost double the Q20's price at SRP haha

btw, I held a twist lock tripod the other day, it was my first actually..and I really dig it a lot than flip locks haha

[Fricks]

yeah start Selling Kenji... new cameras are coming out soon, better get ready ;)


you guys are lucky that when you get the urge to spend you have money to spend unlike people here who really have no money... :lol:

People here tend to worry about money a lot more than anything else, that's why when we hear Americans complain about money/finances etc... we tend to just :rolleyes::rolleyes: hehe





my goodness hahaha why is that? they say the Q20 is very nice...but really that nice?

It's that nice!!

[*sigh*]

that's understandable coz your manfrotto is cheaper than the Q3 right?? or no?
but the 3541LS is almost double the Q20's price at SRP haha

btw, I held a twist lock tripod the other day, it was my first actually..and I really dig it a lot than flip locks hahaThey are almost the same price, the tripod was a bit cheaper.

[monk3y]

They are almost the same price, the tripod was a bit cheaper.

:lol: oh I see... that's a pretty cool setup already actually. I am just future proofing my purchases that's why I went straight to Gitzo

[monk3y]

It's that nice!!

:lol::lol: how much more if you got the lever release ;) :lol:

[*sigh*]

It's that nice!!The Markin's heads really are amazing. They are just well built, and when you are making adjustments they are as smooth as butter!

[Fricks]

:lol::lol: how much more if you got the lever release ;) :lol:

Haha it really not that bad:lol:

[monk3y]

The Markin's heads really are amazing. They are just well built, and when you are making adjustments they are as smooth as butter!

I can't wait to get mine

[Fricks]

I can't wait to get mine

When will the tripod be in?

[monk3y]

When will the tripod be in?

not sure at all :lol: I am hoping this week...

[Harm]

Hi guys & gals

[vipergts831]

Good morning slackers!

[vipergts831]

Hmmm ! :idea: <fires up Norad>

:lol::lol::lol:

[Harm]

How was your weekend, Omar?

[vipergts831]

Weekend went pretty well Harm. Can not complain at all. Saw planet of the apes on friday (go see it, best summer movie in my opinion), Saturday went to get Mayras bike fixed and hung out with the family (it was also the start of summer saturdays in the city in which the close down major avenues for biking. Since it was the first one they had plenty of activities and free stuff being handed out. Did some rock climbing and received free water bottles and caffeine shots to use while biking). Yesterday did the quick bike ride to test the GPS and then off to my cousins house warming. All in all a good weekend.

[monk3y]

somebody died in the Ironman in NYC?

[vipergts831]

somebody died in the Ironman in NYC?

Yup 64 year old man from a heart attack.

[monk3y]

Yup 64 year old man from a heart attack.

heart attack while swimming right? huwaaa....

[Harm]

^ that is a shame.

[vipergts831]

heart attack while swimming right? huwaaa....

^ that is a shame.

Yup and a few years back an Argentinean man died at a hospital after being pulled out from the water. He suffered from blood pressure disease and never knew it.

[vipergts831]

Oh and i went to City Island on Saturday. Had some shrimp and fries. That is a 5 rum drink anchoring it all :D

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/6021471569_9c7bbcc6c9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/6021471569/)
Flavor of City
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[Harm]

^ mmmmmmmmmm, looks delicious, Omar.

[vipergts831]

If your in the city during the summer there is no better place to be at than City Island :D

[Harm]

We hope to get down one weekend, sometime soon.

[monk3y]

wow!!! looks really good Omar :lol: btw, regarding the bike rack talk, I found a vehicle with a bike rack at the back yesterday with 3 bikes on it... lemme show you in a while

[vipergts831]

We hope to get down one weekend, sometime soon.

Sounds fantastic Harm. City Island is quite the place. One main road goes down the island with multiple sea food restaurants on either side. Something for everyone. If you just want a no frills, get down to eating, give me a drink type of place then you just head all the way to the end near the water. You have two selections on either side of the road and they are identical in what they offer. If one place is too packed just go across the street. You get to sit right on the water and relax.

[vipergts831]

wow!!! looks really good Omar :lol: btw, regarding the bike rack talk, I found a vehicle with a bike rack at the back yesterday with 3 bikes on it... lemme show you in a while

Nice Steven. Ive seen ones that hold 4 and 5 :shock:

[Harm]

I'll ask my BIL what bike rack he uses. He and his gf go to tris every weekend.

[vipergts831]

I'll ask my BIL what bike rack he uses. He and his gf go to tris every weekend.

Yeah i need one that holds at least 3 bikes. On the rear.

[tonyniev]

Good morning all...Omar yes City Island lobster house, on the left after the bridge near the boat storage places...the whole family loves that place and we go there regularly. 1 1/4 lbs lobster dinner with free pickles as starters, but I also always get fresh oysters, mussels and fried calamari for the others as appetizers.

[monk3y]

it doesn't look clear but here's the shot :lol: that vehicle is running at about 60mph/100kph with those 3 bikes in there

I am not sure about how it mounted on the back but it looks nicer than those on top or trailer type..
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6150/6021522459_30c0712c4c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/6021522459/)
photo 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/6021522459/) by bee_tee_double_you (http://www.flickr.com/people/stevenang/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/6021524807_0f0d90e8d0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/6021524807/)
photo 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/6021524807/) by bee_tee_double_you (http://www.flickr.com/people/stevenang/), on Flickr

[Harm]

Thule bike rack.

[*sigh*]

Thule bike rack.Yeah Omar, don't get too picky about them. Go with a Thule or Yakima and you'll be alright.

Go into your bike shop and ask for some recommendations.

Speaking of bike shops, I think I found a new one. The help I had was much cuter there. :p

[vipergts831]

Good morning all...Omar yes City Island lobster house, on the left after the bridge near the boat storage places...the whole family loves that place and we go there regularly. 1 1/4 lbs lobster dinner with free pickles as starters, but I also always get fresh oysters, mussels and fried calamari for the others as appetizers.

Yes that place is great tony! Mayra loves it since she is a big lobster fan as well as oysters and calamari :D

[vipergts831]

it doesn't look clear but here's the shot :lol: that vehicle is running at about 60mph/100kph with those 3 bikes in there

I am not sure about how it mounted on the back but it looks nicer than those on top or trailer type..
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6150/6021522459_30c0712c4c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/6021522459/)
photo 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/6021522459/) by bee_tee_double_you (http://www.flickr.com/people/stevenang/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/6021524807_0f0d90e8d0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/6021524807/)
photo 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/6021524807/) by bee_tee_double_you (http://www.flickr.com/people/stevenang/), on Flickr

Yup my concern is making sure they dont move at all. I dont want the bikes crashing on themselves while we ride out.

Thule bike rack.

Yeah Omar, don't get too picky about them. Go with a Thule or Yakima and you'll be alright.

Go into your bike shop and ask for some recommendations.

Speaking of bike shops, I think I found a new one. The help I had was much cuter there. :p

Yup those are the brands i was looking at as well. Ive already spoken to mayra about it. We can fit the bikes standing inside her GMC Envoy but if we go with three people that would leave no room for the other person to sit. So the only option is to get something on the back to carry them.

[Harm]

Mayra loves it since she is a big lobster fan as well as oysters and calamari :D

Pffftt, you need to come up this way for Lobster, Oysters, Calamari, Clams, Scallops etc.

[*sigh*]

Yup those are the brands i was looking at as well. Ive already spoken to mayra about it. We can fit the bikes standing inside her GMC Envoy but if we go with three people that would leave no room for the other person to sit. So the only option is to get something on the back to carry them.Does she have a hitch on her envoy? If so, yeah that is definitely the way to go. You can get a decent 4 bike rack for under $200.

[monk3y]

Yup my concern is making sure they dont move at all. I dont want the bikes crashing on themselves while we ride out.


Yup those are the brands i was looking at as well. Ive already spoken to mayra about it. We can fit the bikes standing inside her GMC Envoy but if we go with three people that would leave no room for the other person to sit. So the only option is to get something on the back to carry them.

it doesn't look like they are lump together though Omar... they are separated by something in there :lol:

[monk3y]

here's me yesterday...look how big I am compared to my boatman :lol:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6129/6022078034_fd60ba14d3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/6022078034/)
photo 4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenang/6022078034/) by bee_tee_double_you (http://www.flickr.com/people/stevenang/), on Flickr

[Harm]

Does she have a hitch on her envoy? If so, yeah that is definitely the way to go. You can get a decent 4 bike rack for under $200.

^+1. Get the hitch.

[vipergts831]

Pffftt, you need to come up this way for Lobster, Oysters, Calamari, Clams, Scallops etc.

I know! We are trying to see if we can make it two weekends from now :D

Does she have a hitch on her envoy? If so, yeah that is definitely the way to go. You can get a decent 4 bike rack for under $200.

Yup she has a hitch. Only way to go :D Im looking into the standing bike racks.

[Harm]

Tri-bikes galore:
http://harm.smugmug.com/Sports/SunMussel/IMG1491/932406571_bhwoU-XL.jpg

[*sigh*]

Yup she has a hitch. Only way to go :D Im looking into the standing bike racks.
I'd consider it if you were lugging around mountain bikes... but I don't know if I would bother for road bikes. Most of them are geared towards mountain bikes anyway, so the road bikes won't fit as well.

[*sigh*]

Ugh... it's 7AM and my package doesn't say out for delivery from UPS yet...

I really hate how UPS handles ground packages sometimes... sometimes they are in town with plenty of time for delivery but they get delayed. At least let me go pick it up! They also used to always give you an estimated delivery... they don't anymore. :(

[Harm]

Morning, Tony (sorry, I didn't see you sneak in there)

[vipergts831]

Tri-bikes galore:
http://harm.smugmug.com/Sports/SunMussel/IMG1491/932406571_bhwoU-XL.jpg

Lots of $$$ there!

I'd consider it if you were lugging around mountain bikes... but I don't know if I would bother for road bikes. Most of them are geared towards mountain bikes anyway, so the road bikes won't fit as well.

It is more for Mayra. The load up is easier on those for when im not around. Her little brothers bike weighs a ton!!!

[tonyniev]

Would youbelieve that the bike rack I had 35 years ago can carry 4 bikes and mountedin front of the car, in my Ford Country Squire station wagon, later in my Toyota Hi Ace mini van. In the front bumper so as not to block the rear doors fo the wagon and mini van. Now in some states a windshield Mounted GPS can cause you a ticket for obstructing view, what about 4 bikes.

[vipergts831]

Ugh... it's 7AM and my package doesn't say out for delivery from UPS yet...

I really hate how UPS handles ground packages sometimes... sometimes they are in town with plenty of time for delivery but they get delayed. At least let me go pick it up! They also used to always give you an estimated delivery... they don't anymore. :(

That is why i just assume the package will arrive end of day. Sometimes they surprise me in the morning but that is rare.

[vipergts831]

Would youbelieve that the bike rack I had 35 years ago can carry 4 bikes and mountedin front of the car, in my Ford Country Squire station wagon, later in my Toyota Hi Ace mini van. In the front bumper so as not to block the rear doors fo the wagon and mini van. Now in some states a windshield Mounted GPS can cause you a ticket for obstructing view, what about 4 bikes.

:lol: I remember seeing those bike racks :lol:

[monk3y]

Would youbelieve that the bike rack I had 35 years ago can carry 4 bikes and mountedin front of the car, in my Ford Country Squire station wagon, later in my Toyota Hi Ace mini van. In the front bumper so as not to block the rear doors fo the wagon and mini van. Now in some states a windshield Mounted GPS can cause you a ticket for obstructing view, what about 4 bikes.

:lol::lol::lol: at least you got a nice colorful bumper :lol:

[KenjiS]

The thing im really disliking right now is the couple people being really big you-know-whats to me over the 7D

Also morning all

[vipergts831]

This rack is looking pretty good at this price:

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1091587_-1_20000__400170#ReviewHeader

[jdizzle]

Oh and i went to City Island on Saturday. Had some shrimp and fries. That is a 5 rum drink anchoring it all :D

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/6021471569_9c7bbcc6c9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/prodigy83/6021471569/)
Flavor of City
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Prodigy83 (http://www.flickr.com/people/prodigy83/), on
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Looks delicious Omar. How many shots in that drink? Five? :)

[jdizzle]

Pffftt, you need to come up this way for Lobster, Oysters, Calamari, Clams, Scallops etc.
Meet up in Boston? DO IT!!! :)

[jdizzle]

Herro!

[Harm]

This rack is looking pretty good at this price:

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1091587_-1_20000__400170#ReviewHeader

That is more like it!

[vipergts831]

Looks delicious Omar. How many shots in that drink? Five? :)

Yup damn good :D. It was filled 3/4 of the way with rum and then just a splash of w/e juice he put in :lol:

[vipergts831]

That is more like it!

Yup. Im sending it off to Mayra now.

[Blurr Cube]

Morning all. Surprised the thread's still here. Figured out the number and title for the next? ;)

[*sigh*]

That is why i just assume the package will arrive end of day. Sometimes they surprise me in the morning but that is rare.Sometimes with ground though it won't even go out the first business day it's in town. I'm fine with getting it at like 6PM today... as long as it comes today. :(

[*sigh*]

This rack is looking pretty good at this price:

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1091587_-1_20000__400170#ReviewHeader
Looks good! :D

Actually I'm pretty sure that is the one I was looking at. I think it's their only 4 bike model that works with a 1 1/4" hitch.

[jdizzle]

Yup damn good :D. It was filled 3/4 of the way with rum and then just a splash of w/e juice he put in :lol:
Nice! I bet you were buzzin' a tad after you finished it. :)

[jdizzle]

That is more like it!
I like it. I have a Yakima that holds four bikes.