The Great Kiwi New Year Shoot\Swim\BBQ

[scotttnz]

Well time marches on.....so I thought I would revive this idea.

The plan is a casual afternoon shoot somewhere close to East Auckland. Then back to my place in Howick for a swim, then a bbq dinner and a few beverages or whatever on Saturday the 7th of January.

Who's coming?

Any ideas for what to shoot?

[Moppie]

Im 99.9% sure Ill be there.

Have no idea what to shoot though.....

[joeseph]

Hope to be back in akl in time (down in wn at the moment - family berevement just before xmas so we're not a particularly happy bunch of campers)

Will have a think about shoot topics though, the only thing that springs to mind is graveyards! sure you guys would like something more cheerful!
cheers.
:-)

[FlyingPete]

I will hopefully be in later on during the day, currently booked out at work during the day to work on a client site then though, oh well good $$$, and I can always go back on Sunday if it looks like it is going to be a late one.

[Wazza]

Sounds cool. For some reason the 7th Jan is sticking in my head. I'm almost scared of already got something on that day.

Also still nothing about my camera.
I phoned them last week reminding them of the Consumer Guarantees Act, and I said as it's a "Serious Fault", ie camera won't even take a single photo, it's up to me, the consumer to decide whether full replacement, repair, or full money back. So I said that, and then they said it's still in for "assessment" and as soon as they know the error, and whether it's user error or a camera fault, they'll then decide whether to follow my request. It's only been 20 days since the camera broke.

Sorry to hear about the bereavement, Duncan. Hope all is well. :cool:
If you need some extra Speights, I'm sure Tim is most willing to have a few drinks to ease your mind. :)

[joeseph]

Thanks Warren,
have got Tims cellphone number so going to try & catch up with him at some stage. Interesting to hear your camera needing "assesment" it's not as though the problem was intermittant - sounds like delaying tactics to me, give them stick...

[tim]

Joseph, i'm out of town from the 31st to about lunchtime on the 2nd, and i'm away on the 4th.

[weka2000]

Well I have just sanded, re painted, wallpapered, fitted new lights and now putting back together our kitchen.

Duncan looks like another dinner at our "new" house.

Can wait to get back to work for a rest (9th Jan)

Im sure im free the 7th. Hope to get out to the beach/waterfalls this weekend hopefully wont get to photograph another real surf rescue:(

[scotttnz]

Looks like we have got a bit of interest....

So why don't we meet up at my place after lunch, say 1pm. Then we can car pool and head off to an undecided location to shoot for 3 or 4 hours. Then back for a swim, bbq, and a few drinkies.

BYO meat, drinks and a salad or desert. Families etc are welcome to join us for the swim/bbq/drinks. (Hey they can come to the photo shoot too if they want!)

The pool was 29 degrees yesterday afternoon so it should easily make 30 by next weekend as long as it doesn't rain all week!

Address is 26 Finnerty Ave, Howick.

Happy New Year everyone.

[Wazza]

Just watch out for International Users you don't know getting your address.

I received a nasty something when sharing my address..
J/k

I'm actually still uncertain about that day.

I wouldn't mind taking the car I have at the moment...
http://wazza.nfscity.com/20d/king_of_hill.jpg

But have to return it on Tuesday

[joeseph]

Sounds good Scott,
hopefully we can head back to akl on Friday so will be there for sat. Dunno about taking photo's though, yesterday did some serious munting of the sensor so will have to drop it into Canon (ugh!) to get them to have a looksee. Might be a good time to pick up a second body I think...

[MattL]

actually mine is desperatly in need of a good canon cleaning. ill be dropping my body off sometime in the next couple weeks.

[Wazza]

Someone told me Canon NZ was closed till about 10th Jan..

(she works at Camera House)

[Wazza]

Well I'm either looking at getting 1D Mk III replacement, or a 2nd 20D.

And instead of a Canon 100-400L, I'll probably get a Sigma 120-300 2.8. The sharpest telephoto fixed 2.8 lens there is! It's more expensive, very heavy, no IS, but a beast. And 2x extender works well for 240-600 and f5.6

[Mthorpe_Davies]

Someone told me Canon NZ was closed till about 10th Jan..

(she works at Camera House)

Wazza it tock canon 5 weeks to fix the sensor on my camera, they used every excuse under the book, the tech was in training, he was on holiday, they were waiting on parts, it went on and on. i'm still waiting for my grip to come back, it's been hearly three months. Canon NZ service sucks. On the other hand my cousin has a D70s it had a stuffed sensor, T.A. McAllister (Nikon agent) fixed in in 4 days.

I've got the phone number for the service manager Paul Brill if you want it, give him heaps, he's south african so not to bright.

[Mthorpe_Davies]

Well I'm either looking at getting 1D Mk III replacement, or a 2nd 20D.

And instead of a Canon 100-400L, I'll probably get a Sigma 120-300 2.8. The sharpest telephoto fixed 2.8 lens there is! It's more expensive, very heavy, no IS, but a beast. And 2x extender works well for 240-600 and f5.6

Before you plunk down the readies for the Sigma I suggest you have a good search on the FM forum. I've looked really hard at this lens and would like one but a bucket load of people have had problems with them.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=104&sort=7&cat=37&page=1

[weka2000]

This is my first stop web site for lens reviews. It has saved me a few dollars and mistakes with trademe :)

Wazza I thought you were going traveling :)

[MattL]

...give him heaps, he's south african so not to bright.


:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Wazza]

You should all know me by now. I'm way too undecided. That's one of the benefits of being young.

Anyway, good to see you around Rob. Must have been hiding? ;)

My current plan is... There's no way I can make England this year. Haven't got money.

I really want to travel to Wanaka for the Warbirds in Easter, however getting there, and back is an expense. Then I remembered it was now my dream to spend more time in the South Island.. making working a temp job, in tourism, or even photography related somewhere.. How about the photographer/videographer for AJ Hackett Bungy? :p

Well anyway, I thought that sounded feasible.. My holiday pay cashed in from leaving work, approx 25 days owing come April, I can get 7 weeks pay, minus lots of tax, and should be able to afford this 120-300 lens.

I was also considering the Sigma 300-800... But I would be selling a few things. Perhaps even my sister.

[MattL]

Perhaps even my sister.

I'd buy that!



Also, I would be intersted in the trip to wanaka for easter too - We can basically half the cost of travelling if we go together.

[FlyingPete]

You should all know me by now. I'm way too undecided. That's one of the benefits of being young.

Anyway, good to see you around Rob. Must have been hiding? ;)

My current plan is... There's no way I can make England this year. Haven't got money.

I really want to travel to Wanaka for the Warbirds in Easter, however getting there, and back is an expense. Then I remembered it was now my dream to spend more time in the South Island.. making working a temp job, in tourism, or even photography related somewhere.. How about the photographer/videographer for AJ Hackett Bungy? :p

Well anyway, I thought that sounded feasible.. My holiday pay cashed in from leaving work, approx 25 days owing come April, I can get 7 weeks pay, minus lots of tax, and should be able to afford this 120-300 lens.

I was also considering the Sigma 300-800... But I would be selling a few things. Perhaps even my sister.

My take: Do the cool stuff like that while you can! After you buy a house and have a family it becomes quite hard to just up and go and do something different.

The issue with that is, that most people are not really earning the real $$$ until they have the family etc :confused:

[weka2000]

I will put in a bid for your sister :)

Im richer now with a wife and family, mind you the kids keep us broke.

Wazza watch out you will get all your "L" glass and big telephotos then you will meet her, she will sweep you off your feet and next thing we will see all your hard earned glass on trademe:lol:

[MattL]

Getting off topic here. But does anybody know any good spots for fishing off the rocks in auckland? Somewhere out east even?

[weka2000]

Hele pad at rescue center there is a channel good for snapper
But you will need to cast a way out.

Now what do you want with Wazza's sister.

My intentions are pure :rolleyes: we need a baby sitter and Im sure my wife would rather be spending money than folding washing.

[MattL]

Now what do you want with Wazza's sister.



Are you kidding? Have you seen this girl?
She'd make a great model for my portfolio.. (kinda sounds like knotch in the bedpost doesnt it).

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=57058

[forsaken]

damn cant make it :(

hope it goes well and can't wait to see the results



oh and happy new beer to all

[FlyingPete]

Wazza watch out you will get all your "L" glass and big telephotos then you will meet her, she will sweep you off your feet and next thing we will see all your hard earned glass on trademe:lol:

Nah, it happens in stages, first the "You can still buy your toys stage", then the saving for something stage, i.e. no toys, then the 'no money for toys stage', but if you behave you still can have toys from time to time, helps if she has an expensive hobby too.

I doubt you will ever have to sell it all though!

[FlyingPete]

Getting off topic here. But does anybody know any good spots for fishing off the rocks in auckland? Somewhere out east even?

Had a friend who caught fish reguraly off Musick Point, I had a try once and only caught a Pohutakawa :o

Another friend just caught a 22 poung snapper off Mathesons bay :D

[MattL]

Well, I was casting off Musik point from 11.30 till 5.30 today.

about mid-day, I hooked something massive. It spooled out half of my line before it snapped. I was lucky not to loose my rod! That must have been a shark or something.

But I never caught anything :-(

I might go bring one of our boats back from the batch, and try goin a little further offshore.

[MattL]

Nevermind, a quick trip to highland park, and im the new owner of 2 fillets of fresh snapper. for only $5.21 ;-)

[Wazza]

Well done on the catch for only $5.

I bet you caught a stingray, they move really quick, and snap lines easy.

[MattL]

Could be. I put the largest hook i could find on my line, and threw it out with a small squid as bait - but he never bit again. The fish is cooking as I speak :D

[MattL]

That was quite possibly the nicest dinner I've cooked for myself in a long time. Two large fillets of snapper, oil roasted potatos, broccoli, and 4 cups (!) of creamy cheesy sauce!

And a lemon lime and bitters to wash it all down (Y)

[Moppie]

oh and happy new beer to all


And a happy new beer to you!

Tis a shame you can't make it though.

oh, and I saw moondag the other day, Andy has just had a baby girl :)

[weka2000]

Does anyone have a ultra wide 10-22 /12-24 lens that I could test. I have had the use of a 16-35mm and its not quite wide enough.

Before I spend I would like to test. Looking at the sigma range reviews are not to bad 10-20 /12-24.

It would be used for landscape/beach/waterfall shoots.

TIA

PS reviews would point to the Canon EF-S 10-22mm as the best

[Wazza]

Tim's got the 12-24 if you can wait a few months till his next visit ;)

How's my 17-40 going? You've had it 3 weeks already. Wow time goes quick. Where the HECK is my 5&$&$%&$q camera

[Moppie]

Have you rung them up and abused them?

[weka2000]

17-40 collecting dust due to a 16-35.

I didnt notice a great deal of difference during the day with the 2 lens.
Personally I think my choice would be a 24-70 F2.8.

I found that 35-40 end is to limiting and 16-17 is not wide enough

Toying with 10-22 18-85 both EF-S

Need to make some money before I can justify "L" glass

PS I just about looked at selling my 20D and getting a 5D today I was going to give you first offer
you can still make an offer :) Then it dawned on me that I dont own the 16-35 or the 17-40 and my 18-55 wouldnt fit on the 5D

[Carzee]

Is POTN Kiwi "IainB" going?

IainB - what is your address? Nifty 50 wants to to visit you!

email me carzee@ g m a i l . c o m

[scotttnz]

Have you rung them up and abused them?

Yep....keen to see the outcome of this. I was in Parrallel Imported today having a wee play with the Bigma. I had your camera issues in the back of my mind.....that and the 21% interest rate they have on HPs. Needless to say i walked out empty handed.

[Wazza]

17-40 collecting dust due to a 16-35.

I didnt notice a great deal of difference during the day with the 2 lens.
Personally I think my choice would be a 24-70 F2.8.

I found that 35-40 end is to limiting and 16-17 is not wide enough

Toying with 10-22 18-85 both EF-S

Need to make some money before I can justify "L" glass

PS I just about looked at selling my 20D and getting a 5D today I was going to give you first offer
you can still make an offer :) Then it dawned on me that I dont own the 16-35 or the 17-40 and my 18-55 wouldnt fit on the 5D

Haha clever one. Well I'm not making any purchases until March / April

I will pay cash for Sigma 120-300, and may look at getting 2nd body.
If I get my 20D back, and maybe a full replacement, might give me incentive to sell it, mint, $2200, or full cash back say, $2500.. and then put it towards 1D Mk II N, $6800 or whatever they are. Or two 20Ds.
I really like the 1.6x crop.

[Wazza]

Yep....keen to see the outcome of this. I was in Parrallel Imported today having a wee play with the Bigma. I had your camera issues in the back of my mind.....that and the 21% interest rate they have on HPs. Needless to say i walked out empty handed.

Well they first said it would be about a 10 day wait. Ok fine.

Several days later, before 10 days I phoned just out of interest. How is it going? Coz after reading CGA, I can get my choice of full refund, replacement, or fix.. Or even take it to a repairer of my choice, and charge them. Well they said that can't be done, until it's determined it's a fault of camera, and not my wrong doing.

So that was the week up to Christmas, and they said as soon as they know, they'll contact me ASAP. Now it's 4th Jan, and not one contact. 3 weeks +

I may get my dad to ring, he's a bit firmer. I've gone too relaxed after being in customer service for so long.

I was thinking of emailing them,

Finishing off with

Warren Williams
President Canon Digital Photography Club
www.warrenwilliams.co.nz

(haha, a joke), and also make mention between us, other friends, Tim using them too, we've spent $20K plus there.. And with my bad comments, they won't be getting anymore from us.

[weka2000]

I need to spend some money on glass. But with so many choices. Hong Kong dealers can save me a lot but what if I get a dud.

Do I go for canon, sigma, or tamron. At least with my 50-500 Im happy, mind you I did spend a lot of time humming and harring over that as well.

So I have telephoto covered now for ultra wide /wide and then of cause there will be the gap in the middle. Ah thats easy 24-70 F2.8L now to find the $2k +


So we have a new president. Who wants to be the deptuty :).... what are the subs a year going to sting us

[dgcorner]

Finally got hold of a computer..!!!

Just to wish everyone a happy new year!!!

Things are going crazy in Manila... shopping crazy that is! Retail therapy sure beats dealing with being jobless for the last 7 months.

If any of you guys need anything from duty free, pm me or text on +639272416825 (costs the same -- 20cents!) I have a couple of hours to kill in Singapore on the way back to Auckland. Then again, most things are cheaper here in Manila!

Cheers!

[FlyingPete]

So we have a new president. Who wants to be the deptuty :).... what are the subs a year going to sting us

The cost of a 20D divided by the number of members me thinks :rolleyes:

[Mthorpe_Davies]

Anyone know anyone who wants an EOS 33. I´ve got one for sale on trademe with BP300 and remote release included.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction_detail.asp?id=44378890

Cheers

Rob

[Wazza]

Yeah.. Subs please. :p

Nah, it was only a joke, just to wind them up that I was in fact someone important. Well every customer is important, and they shouldn't underestimate the powers of bad word of mouth, blogs, google searches.. In fact I bet you can find this page from a search on google very soon. :p

[Wazza]

:lol:, Rob, where are you getting those cellphones from? The drop in box at Salvation Army?

[scotttnz]

Well I'm not making any purchases until March / Apr

Yep, I, sitting tight untill the visa and a couple of other things are paid off, then I need to save up for a new car, so in reality I probably won't be buying any lenses in 2006....it's just that 200mm is not enough....

[Mthorpe_Davies]

I get them from a top secret location.

[Wazza]

There's just too much stuff I need at the moment.

It would be helpful for a nice LCD monitor too. Carrying my 19" around would be way to bulky. Perhaps a 29" LCD TV, with straight digital connection. My uncle has a 32" widescreen, and it looks FANTASTIC. Never seen a computer screen so sharp and clear.

[Moppie]

*reads above*

*shakes head and walks away to enjoy his A80 and CRT monitor*

[Wazza]

Haha. You know what you have to ask, to get your digital SLR.

And LCD flat screens are cheap now anyway, and if I was moving around a lot, flatting around Queenstown, it would really help, than lugging a 5kg CRT around..

[weka2000]

Well I have just got back from another weka adventure. Whites beach and Anawhata mate they are steep climbs back up to the car. Well I needed to test the new lenses and yes I am happy and still alive, however she did mention some privliages would be with held for a week:oops: .

Wazza and Duncan you both know how to get hold of me should you require use of the 3 gold rings (prefer gold to red). I love the 10-20mm and the 24-70 is SHARP very sharp.

So I think im done spending.... still need a macro, better get wife new car first or I will be looking for new wife.

So I have now been and photographed from Whatipu to Bethells. Stage 1 complete. I have 144 tracks to walk according to a ARC map I have. Piha is still my favorite and the easiest for the girls to walk.

Will edit this weeks pics and upload to pbase.

Saterday meet I will be over after you guys have come back from your shoot. Is any one else bring their childrean as my wife is working?

[Moppie]

And LCD flat screens are cheap now anyway,


The cheap ones are crap! You have to see how bad they are at colour reproduction to believe it.

As for getting a DSLR? Im working on it ;)

[scotttnz]

Saterday meet I will be over after you guys have come back from your shoot. Is any one else bring their childrean as my wife is working?

my kids will be there.

Make sure you bring your toys for us all to lust after.....um I mean....discuss the photo graphic merits of.

So who is coming?
Moppie is 99% sure he will be there
Wazza still isn't sure if he has something else on.
Pete wil be along later when he is finished work
Weka will be joining us after the shoot (let us know your phone number so we can give you a call when we get back)
Joseph if he is back in AKL

I see a few other lurkers on this thread who haven't mentioned if they are coming.

[Wazza]

The only other thing on is the V8 vs Japs at Meremere, but without a good camera, it wouldn't be any fun anyway. I've had several different friends all assume I'm going, and driving, and thinking I can give them a lift. I doubt I will be going to that.

So BBQ and a swim sounds good. What time would you be photographing, and what time back at your place?

I'll have to see if I can borrow the Fuji 9500. If I can, I'll try and come along for a few shots. :)

[scotttnz]

The pool was 29 degrees yesterday afternoon so it should easily make 30 by next weekend as long as it doesn't rain all week!

I did have to go and open my big mouth didn't I! pool only got up to 26 degrees yesterday and doesn't look like today is going to help.

[scotttnz]

What time would you be photographing, and what time back at your place?

We are meeting at my place at 1pm. should be back sometime between 4&5pm.

[Moppie]

I did have to go and open my big mouth didn't I! pool only got up to 26 degrees yesterday and doesn't look like today is going to help.

26 is plenty warm enough.


Wazza, have you heard anything back from them yet?

You should see if you can find some old 110, and ask Pete if you can borrow his brownie :D

[FlyingPete]

26 is plenty warm enough.


Wazza, have you heard anything back from them yet?

You should see if you can find some old 110, and ask Pete if you can borrow his brownie :D

Kodak Box Brownie, or Kodak Box (of) Brownie ;)

[weka2000]

Contact 021 1173094

Whats with this summer weather? After I got back to my car yesterday 10min later it bucketed down I nearly had to pull over as the rain was that heavey I couldnt really see the road.

[scotttnz]

OK may have to change plans.

My Daughter has got a viral infection (Doctor speak for she is sick but we are not sure what it is!) Doctor said it is probably contagous.

So I am happy to proceed as planned, but it is up to you guys to decide if you want to risk bringing your kids around and maybe catch something.

Or we could postpone it a week.

Your call, let me know what you want to do.

Sorry!

[weka2000]

Im out. I have trouble looking after my kids as it is without them being sick :D

Sorry to hear she is not well. Does it pass on to big kids as well?

[Moppie]

I don't have kids, so it dosn't worry me :)

[scotttnz]

Im out. I have trouble looking after my kids as it is without them being sick

Fair enough, thats why I wanted to give people the option.
Some other time....I realy want to have a play with your lenses!

Did that sound bad?
I'm really keen to meet some of the new people who have been popping up around here! Yes that sounds better.

Does it pass on to big kids as well?

Dunno, bigger people seem to be alot more resistant. My 5 year old hasn't got it.....yet.

[FlyingPete]

Fair enough, thats why I wanted to give people the option.
Some other time....I realy want to have a play with your lenses!

Did that sound bad?
I'm really keen to meet some of the new people who have been popping up around here! Yes that sounds better.



Dunno, bigger people seem to be alot more resistant. My 5 year old hasn't got it.....yet.

Hmm that might be me as well then, Shona was going to come, and seh has been away since Tuesday, so me going out by myself is not really that fair on them.

[weka2000]

Hey at least your honest and straight up. Prefer that to those who beat around the bush. Thats fine with me we all have things others dont and there is nothing better than to have a play.

I know that there are people that have "L" glass that I wanted but couldnt afford, and like most of us its always better on our camera shooting what we want. Thats what I hate about shop store and trademe.

Yes I just want to take this for the day and test before I buy is that ok with you?

Im sure if they said yes their sales might go up.

[weka2000]

What you dont have kids Moppie, ah you dont know what your missing. No more money, sleep ins, time to yourself and of course that slim wife that you married (kids are not good for the wifes figure):rolleyes:

Kids are great if I had my time over again I would have had them when I was 16 as they would have left home by now:lol:

Maybe thats my calling in life a child portrait photographer.

[Wazza]

So tomorrow's off? That's ok. Perhaps I'll have my camera by next week.

I still wouldn't mind going to the drags, but with no camera, it really sucks. I'm really considering two bodies, but that would mean I would have $12,000 worth of gear, that I really need to start earning money from photos to actually make it worthwhile. Money shoud go into lens anyway, as they last 3+ generations of cameras. Just look at the 6-7 year old 100-400L, and others which will last as long as you need, such as 17-40. That's what is holding me back.. Knowing it won't last too long. I may go with current 20D for a few months more, wait for the replacement, buy that, but keep existing 20D as backup. :)

I'm hoping new one is at least 11 megapixels.. I need big prints. :D

[weka2000]

Go on be the first in the group to get the 5D. You could hire it out to the boys to help pay for it :)

[Moppie]

I'd hire it :D

[weka2000]

Me to :)

[Wazza]

Now there's an idea to recuperate the costs. ;)

Nah, I would buy full 1 series, such as 1D Mk II, if I moved up. Not a in between. Either stay low budget, or go the whole way.

[Moppie]

So Scott, whats happening tomorrow?

[weka2000]

Ok go all they way we will support you in your decision to buy.

Go wazza go wazza you can do it, we believe you can... do it do it.

PS can I have first loan:lol:

[forsaken]

you know you want to Wazza :)

[Wazza]

Remember when I do get a new body, I'll be living in Queenstown or somewhere down South, so the more you push, the more fun it will be, when you can't physically use it, unless you all have long arms. :D

[joeseph]

I'm back in the big smoke, happy to risk any more lurgie (had a cold for a coupla weeks)
If we're still on Scott, we're happy either way if you want to postpone or not. See how you feel tomorrow.
cheers.

[scotttnz]

Well I am happy to go ahead. Wouldn't mind shooting the drags, or maybe we could head out beachlands way for some beach/landscape stuff?
Wazza, I could loan you my EOS 500.....you have to put this weid film stuff in it or if you are really desperate you could use my Sony point & shoot.
So if we have a few people who are keen to do something today, I say we do it!

[scotttnz]

We could all go out to Parralel imported and put the hard word on them....

[Moppie]

"Todays news"

"A gang of wild photographers descended on the Parrallel Imported store just after midday.
Claiming the store had mistreated a warrenty claim on a camera they sold, the gang started off with a peaceful protest. Unforunatly this soon turned ugly when one of the gang pulled out a large white batton aproximity 400mm long and started to swing it around in a threatening manner................"






Im don't know if I can make it or not now, Im down to about 75% certainty.

[weka2000]

Give me a ring when you get back from your shoot. Wazza and Duncan I will bring your glass with me to give back.

[scotttnz]

Im don't know if I can make it or not now, Im down to about 75% certainty.

Does anybody want to go? or shall we postpone?

[scotttnz]

Remember when I do get a new body, I'll be living in Queenstown

I forsee a GKPE Queenstown edition.....

[Moppie]

I want to go, just don't know if Im allowed yet.

[joeseph]

Does anybody want to go? or shall we postpone?

I'm still keen for today, although would be shooting with film. Could be an interesting exersize in shutter restraint. Also interesting to see what the lenses look like on a small body (vaguely considering a 350D)

[scotttnz]

Also interesting to see what the lenses look like on a small body (vaguely considering a 350D)

You are welcome to try out my 350D.

I want to go, just don't know if Im allowed yet.

I'm still keen for today

OK then, 1pm at my place. We will see who turns up and those who come can make a call on where we go. Lets just hope the sun comes out and warms the pool up some more.

[Moppie]

I think Ill make the BBQ, but might not make the shooting.

Damn females.

[joeseph]

Righto, see you at 1
looks sunny here at the moment... :-)

[weka2000]

I want to go, just don't know if Im allowed yet.

see wazza get that good stuff now before its to late :lol:

[Wazza]

You're all too confusing.

So you're going now?

Matt text me last night, and said he can't make it, as he's up North. I'm going to some fun fair show at Alexandra Park.

What's your address, and time of BBQ. I'll try and make that then I guess. :p

[Moppie]

Its on page 1 or 2 of this thread

[scotttnz]

What's your address, and time of BBQ. I'll try and make that then I guess.
Lets say 4:30 for the BBQ. 26 Finnerty Ave, Howick.

So is it just me and Joseph going shooting?

027 212 3769 if you need directions.

[Moppie]

So is it just me and Joseph going shooting?



Unless I can talk Amanda into it then it looks like it

[weka2000]

Ill be over once you come back. How is the young one with the virus?
I dont want to pass up the chance to catch up and meet with the rest of the group. Put some faces to the names as it were.

[scotttnz]

How is the young one with the virus?

She seems OK today, but you know kids....fine one minute and unhappy the next.

When is the sun going to make an appearance?

Mostly fine, however a few light showers possible in the afternoons and evenings.

[Moppie]

Its nice portriat light, you and dunc can practice on each other.

[joeseph]

Just been to Ak camera & just for something completely different bought my first ever roll of B&W film...

[Moppie]

Huh?

Whats film?

Is that a new photoshop action for making black and whites?

[weka2000]

Heck Duncan what was wrong with the sales guy, the one I got would have had you sold on a 5D.

Did you manage to burn a copy of the RAW files from our family portraits?
If so can you bring with you as Sandra was happy with a couple of them and I would like to get one printed out for her.

Yes im still trying to collect $1600 worth of brownie points after the spend the other day. Got her flowers yesterday.

[Wazza]

I just arrived home, from a waste of time going to Alexandra Park. I don't mind joining Duncan and Scott, but have no camera. Let me know where you'll be, wherever. A time, a place.
021-746801 - I don't have Duncan's number now, as my phone broke, bought a new one, and all my numbers were default saved to phone and not sim.

[Moppie]

You can borrow my camera if you like, I won't be using it, fixing g/fs car.

You just have come and get it. voda-117 2321

[weka2000]

Wazza if you come past my house first and grab my 20D and your lense I will pick up once you get back

[Moppie]

Damn, I think Iv been out bid :D

[scotttnz]

Its nice portriat light, you and dunc can practice on each other.

I don't mind joining Duncan and Scott

Cool...someone else to practice on!

[Moppie]

You mean, more photos of Warren?



AAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!



But then it wouldn't be a GKPE with out his lovely face popping up somewhere ;)

[Wazza]

I have to leave now. I'm gonna get lost. :lol:

Scott just phoned me, had to get ready, and find my stuff.

[weka2000]

The rest of the world must see us as very kind, helpful and genourous social group. The way we look after our newly self appointed president:lol:

wazza 021 1173094

I do think we need to do a new membership drive.

Hi we are looking for new members to join our generous and freindly group. No experence nessary but having a selection of lens (primes and Canon 5D and 1D's) would help you fit in very quickly.

[Moppie]

Well Iv just popped in for a quick type.

We had a quick shoot at the Pine Harbour Marina and then at Sunkist bay in Beachlands.

Scott and I will get some results up tonight or tomorrow, the other two might take a little longer ;)

[Wazza]

:lol:
Thanks Scott and Family for the hospitality, nice BBQ, a splash of a swim... And thanks for the EOS 500, most useful for my Black and White film. Now I just have to insert into the CF card reader.. Wait, it don't fit.

:rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Wazzas great splash will also appear. Thanks to all. Great to meet the rest of the group.

[Moppie]

Was a fun evening, nice to finnaly meet you Weka.
It was interesting seeing Dunc and Warren with film cameras, they were very conservative with thier 24 shots.

Look out for the next possible GKPE trip!

[Wazza]

Knowing how many of you neighbours like motor-racing, I finished editing some WRC pics from last April. :o Took a while, I admit.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=126275

[Mthorpe_Davies]

that slim wife that you married (kids are not good for the wifes figure):rolleyes:
.

Mine still looks pretty good.

[weka2000]

Yes some are lucky kids have no effect, others get some benifits after kids and others are so busy being mothers that the forget about themselves.

The beauty really comes when you see your wife in a new light as she proects and looks after your childrean. The case the other day at Bethells when a boy fell in to the surf and the mother jumps in after him.

Its a good thing that we men also mature past the wanting a playboy to wanting a woman who will love us no matter who we are.

The reverse is also true for wives. they married these firm fit men, years pass and hubby grows a belly and his own set of breasts.

[weka2000]

Wazza makes a splash at BBQ

[weka2000]

more splash

[weka2000]

Who has a shoot of the gear on the table (thats not on film)

[Wazza]

LOL, nice shots. Shouldn't they have been under Sports? That's very clean diving, I just demonstrated.

[forsaken]

sounds like you had fun. I ended up changing the cambelt on my car so never even made it down to photograph the drag masters :(

[scotttnz]

Thanks to everyone who came, I had fun!

Who has a shoot of the gear on the table (thats not on film)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/linup.jpg

[weka2000]

Cool pic. What are those canister things in the middle:lol:

[Wazza]

Nice gear!

[scotttnz]

From left to right:
My EOS 500 with Wazza's 580EX and Sigma 70-300 on it.
Duncans EOS 500 (yes that's right 2 film cameras on this outing) joined to his 100-400L.
Pete's 70-200 f.28L, My 18-55 Kit Lens, Wazza's (I think) 50 f1.8.
My 350D with Grip (Yes a digital!) with my 420EX and Weka's Bigma attached. Wazza and Pete's XS drives in front.
Weka's Sigma 24-70 f2.8, My EFS 60 Macro, and 2 strange image storage devices (still tring to find the right type of usb cable to download the images!)
Duncan's 24-70 f2.8L, Weka's 20D with 580EX and Sigma 10-20 attached.
Duncan's 16-35 f2.8L, The 28-80 USM off my EOS 500.
My 55-200 USM, Wazza's 17-40L.
Pete's 20D with 28-105 attached (Yes 2 20D's in one place, and they are both working!)
Unfortunately Duncan and Wazza's 20Ds could not join us, as they are both broken!

[scotttnz]

Nice gear!

It was very interesting to try out such a wide selection of gear! There were some interesting comparisons.....100-400L with the Bigma, Canon 24-70 f2.8L with Sigma EX 24-70 f2.8, and that 10-20 was just wacky! (in a good kind of way!). Thanks to everybody who bought along their gear for us to play with!

[weka2000]

Glad you had fun. Its nice to be able to give back to the group. Scott sing out if you want to have another play with the Sigmas.
Now we have a good selection of glass many of us will be able to make a better informed desision as what to get next. At this stage im done.
I did a talley of what I have spent in the last 6 months about $7400. Dont tell my wife.

Its time to learn, I have no excusses for not having the gear.

[scotttnz]

Here is the proof....Wazza using a film camera!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/wazza-eos500.jpg

[scotttnz]

Just to show that these outings are not just an excuse to pick on Wazza....

Moppie can't work out what is missing....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/moppie-lens.jpg

I have posted a few of my other shots over in landscapes
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1062605#post1062605

[weka2000]

Moppie must have a photographic memory, how does he get prints though?

[weka2000]

New idea for a shoot

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=126554

[Michaelmjc]

Looks like it was a lot of fun, nice gear on the table too. Whats film though? :confused:

[MattL]

My apologies to all for not attending, I was up north enjoying a day on the boat.

[tim]

My apologies for not attending, next time come over to my place, i'll even provide the steak!

[SuzyView]

You guys are so funny. I'll be over on the next one. Just let me make some plane reservations early. Our Baltimore outing was fun at the aquarium. Got some interesting shots and planning something in the spring for all of us. Reading the thread here has been really great. Thanks guys. Get together more often, okay?

SuzyView

[scotttnz]

Get together more often, okay?

More? We already have 2 more events in the planning stages!

[Wazza]

And my see ya later party.. I might be even kind enough to lend my 1D Mk Ii

[scotttnz]

And my see ya later party

I'll believe that when it actually happens.....I'm begining to think that you want to move just so that you can quit your job so that you can spend your holiday pay on cameras and lenses.

[Wazza]

Exactly.

Haha.

[Moppie]

Its not a bad idea actualy hmmmmm,


I wonder if we could all do a GKPE job rotation every 12months?