GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[CliveyBoy]

Yes you can do it in camera, but the point is that you are not. You are doing it later in the comfort of your office with the capability of being able to compare different settings to see what you like, rather than getting the shot right in the first place.

Interesting to read in EOS-Mag just received that "contests like Wildlife Photographer of the Year require the RAW files...".

[scotttnz]

Arrrgggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh............... ...............
MUST RESIST!
MUssstt..........

Give yourself to the dark side.....It is the only way to save your friends...

No, wait, wrong movie.....

Resistance is Futile.....we will add your biological and technological uniquenwss to our own...you will be assimilated.....

Do I make you honey baby..

Ahhhh.....we are experiencing technical difficulties, but will now return you yo your normal programming.....just remember, it is easier to get forgiveness than permission.

[MattL]

Just marry the girl Moppie. Give her the ring wrapped in a harvey norman cataloug!

[weka2000]

Yes you can do it in camera, but the point is that you are not. You are doing it later in the comfort of your office with the capability of being able to compare different settings to see what you like, rather than getting the shot right in the first place.

Who said Im not? Often I find I dont need to adjust a thing. I got it right with the camera. I dont play with the "colour modes" even though I could. The things I adjust are sharpness, contrast, saturation and exposure and every now and then WB.

[weka2000]

Just marry the girl Moppie. Give her the ring wrapped in a harvey norman cataloug!

Make it a duel wedding and save $1000's Put down the lens you want as part of the wish list for new house
you can always sell the spear 15 50mm F1.8 and get something you want :)

Sandras still waiting for her ring and honeymoon.

[Moppie]

I just had a look for the catalouge, it would appear someone got to it early, the one in my letter box dosn't have any cameras for sale in it :)

I wonder if the 12month interest free has to be taken for 5 years at 20% for the remaining 4?

[weka2000]

Challange #2 discussion and chat thread

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1362909#post1362909

Ideas welcome before as a group we chose a theme

[scotttnz]

Challange #2 discussion and chat thread

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...09#post1362909

Ideas welcome before as a group we chose a theme

I've already done it...

Photos:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1362913#post1362913

Comments:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1362903#post1362903

[Moppie]

Ok, Harvey Norman are advertising it on thier website as well: http://www.harveynorman.co.nz/viewartefact.tho?artefactId=8630

Someone has stuffed up surly!
My uncles 17-85 is heavy, but a very good lens, its must be even better with IS.

Im going to have to have a series talk with Amanda tomorrow, if harvey norman will do it interest free for 12 months, over 12 months, then Scott I might have to borrow $50 every now and again.

[scotttnz]

I wonder if the 12month interest free has to be taken for 5 years at 20% for the remaining 4?

Nah....Harvey Norman HPs you can pay off as quick as you like.

The things I adjust are sharpness, contrast, saturation and exposure and every now and then WB.

Exactly! All of these (especially exposure!) are things we should be trying to get right before we press the shutter. I'm not saying don't use RAW, I'm just saying I don't see any difference to making these adjustments in RAW conversion as opposed to doing levels, brightness, contrast, and unsharp mask in photoshop.

Edit: other than the better image quality you get by doing it in RAW of course!

I'll shut up now, and we can agree to disagree I guess....

[weka2000]

I'll shut up now, and we can agree to disagree I guess....

feeling feisty as well :rolleyes:

Harvey Norman got my custom due to the "Q card" and intrest free. Ive doubled all my payments make them all for 2 years then pay them off in 1

[scotttnz]

My uncles 17-85 is heavy, but a very good lens, its must be even better with IS.

I don't think they made a 17-85 without IS.

[weka2000]

I don't think they made a 17-85 without IS.

Scott have you found the Canon Lens book any good? They must be due for a new one soon.

Im looking at a ultra wide lens again 16-35 / 17-40 or 20mm prime. But this time I need to make sure there are no "issues" with FF. I will be getting Canon glass ONLY.

After seeing the results of a Canon 70-200 F2.8 ummmmmmmmmm but with winter comming up I think the next glass will be the Sigma 150 F2.8 macro

[CliveyBoy]

Ok, Harvey Norman are advertising it on thier website as well: http://www.harveynorman.co.nz/viewartefact.tho?artefactId=8630

I cannot get that link to work - blank screen and "Done". No results for search under digital cameras or 30D. Withdrawn, perhaps?

I Have a Harvey Norman GE Finance card - asked 2,500 for my 20D, given 7,000. So I could just walk in, and out again with a 30D.

[scotttnz]

Im looking at a ultra wide lens again 16-35 / 17-40 or 20mm prime. But this time I need to make sure there are no "issues" with FF. I will be getting Canon glass ONLY.

Well you have changed your tune..... sesnel amgis yub.....I guess that 5D sensor has broken the spell? Good reason to stay with 1.6 crop, I can't afford all new lenses (or a 5D for that matter!)
I thought you didn't like/need any wider than your 24-70?

I'll have to get your books back to you this week....that canon lens book is really interesting!

I think the next glass will be the Sigma 150 F2.8 macro

Hang on, didn't you just say........

sesnel amgis yub.......sesnel amgis yub.......sesnel amgis yub......sesnel amgis yub:)

[dgcorner]

Here's one from the series of: Subject: Doctors Confessions

One day I had to be the bearer of bad news when I told a wife that
her husband had died of a massive myocardial infarction. Not more
than five minutes later, I heard her reporting to the rest of the
family that he had died of a "massive internal fart."
Dr. Susan Steinberg, Manitoba, Canada

[Moppie]

I cannot get that link to work - blank screen and "Done".

I found it by searching for canon The kit is at the bottom of the results :)

Iv always found Harvey Norman are willing to come down on price, if you push them. Depending on what your buying it maybe as much as 20-30%.
Iv got a toasted sandwhich maker for 50% off once though, it was the last one on the shelf, and sales lady hadn't made a sale all week :D

[forsaken]

Next purchace here has to be a 70 - 200 f/2.8. The 18 - 125 is just too short for ice hockey. acceptable (just) for inline as that is a smaller rink.

[weka2000]

Next purchace here has to be a 70 - 200 f/2.8. The 18 - 125 is just too short for ice hockey. acceptable (just) for inline as that is a smaller rink.

Sigma or Canon?

[NordieBoy]

Sigma or Canon?
I want a Sigma one :D
But would settle for a Canon 70-200 F4 :rolleyes:

[Moppie]

Looks like Mazda3's make popular subjects: http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=155727

[forsaken]

Sigma.

If canon get back to me about my 18-55 within a reasonable amount if time I may stretch to a canon, but until then SIGMA all the way

[scotttnz]

Looks like Mazda3's make popular subjects

Of course....I think there might be a picture of one entered for the fortnightly challange...

How did your discussion with Amanda re 30D go?

[Moppie]

I can't afford one, at least not just yet.

However, it looks like Harvey Norman must have a fantastic deal with Canon, because the add is also in this month D-Photo magazine, and its still on thier website, with a photo of the 17-85.

So hopefully its a deal that will be around for a little while :)

[scotttnz]

However, it looks like Harvey Norman must have a fantastic deal with Canon, because the add is also in this month D-Photo magazine, and its still on thier website, with a photo of the 17-85.

I am wondering if canon are dumping 17-85s in anticipation of the 17-55 f2.8 IS.....

[dgcorner]

I am wondering if canon are dumping 17-85s in anticipation of the 17-55 f2.8 IS.....

. . . and this is how a rumour starts :D We probably just need to fan the flames;)

[joeseph]

I am wondering if canon are dumping 17-85s in anticipation of the 17-55 f2.8 IS.....

Dunno, just seen Hardly-normal ad on the telly advertising a 30D kit with 17-55 lens for 2499 so I presume someones' got wise to the scam...

[Wazza]

17-55 with 30D??
That's why too cheap.

It's a lens worth as much as the 17-85 so should be a package at about $3200.

If it really is 2499 I'll be signing the HP tomorrow. :D

[forsaken]

the catalogue we have here clearly shows the 30D w/ 17-85 IS USM and lists the 17 - 85 for $2499 so legally they have to(don't they?)

considering they list the EFS 17 -85 on its own as $1199

[forsaken]

17-55 with 30D??
That's why too cheap.

It's a lens worth as much as the 17-85 so should be a package at about $3200.

If it really is 2499 I'll be signing the HP tomorrow. :D

you can borrow the catalogue as proof if you want wazza

[Moppie]

the catalogue we have here clearly shows the 30D w/ 17-85 IS USM and lists the 17 - 85 for $2499 so legally they have to(don't they?)



They would have to do some fancy talking to get out of it.
Although there maybe a way out for them by simply refusing to sell you anything at all.

[forsaken]

shooting Ice Hockey isn't easy http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=155823

[NordieBoy]

Duh, you need a 30D to shoot Ice Hockey :D

Pah, armatures. :rolleyes:

[forsaken]

Duh, you need a 30D to shoot Ice Hockey :D

Pah, armatures. :rolleyes:


oh now I know.

[weka2000]

maybe I should have waited and got a 30D..............get real :lol:

[NordieBoy]

oh now I know.
And then I could take your old 20d off your hands to do you a favor :D

See, it's a win - win situation.

[weka2000]

Well had my last trip for a while to karekare after work, time to find a new spot. Will post photos tommorow to tired now, its off to bed for me.

[MattL]

tony hang around for 5 minutes, i got some photos that will make you laugh

[MattL]

Ever since I installed the TV Tuner card in my PC, I've had trouble with bad reception, and noisy pictures. Now, this is understandable, really. A tuner worth $60 is hardly going to pick much up when you put it inside the RFI bath I call my PC. My solution to the reception was simple - connect to the aerial on my roof, via a signal amplifier.

Great, I think, now I have good reception, but a very nosiy signal.

My solultion? RFI-proof my tuner card. 'food-in-a-minute' style!

68733

What you see here, is my tv tuner card, wrapped in gladwrap. Then about 7-12 layers of tinfoil, and a few more layers of gladwrap. Leave on fan bake for 30mins, and it moulds nicely.

Here is the card installed :
68734


Ta-da! Thats how you get good signal out of a cheap card :-)

[tim]

Won't it overheat?!

[MattL]

We will cross that (molten) (south) bridge when we get to it :P

[scotttnz]

maybe I should have waited and got a 30D..............get real

Actually shooting fast moving sports like ice hockey is one situation where the 30D would possibly be better than a 5D....5fps Vs 3 fps....

The other situation a 30D is better is explaining to the CFO that the "cheap" lenses that you just spent $1000s on are no longer good enough and you now need to spend a whole lot more, when you have just told here that you won't need to buy any thing else after the $5000 for the 5D.

[weka2000]

Mattl Harvery Norman sell TV's to.....

Scottl whats sports.......... I wouldnt knock the 5D for action as it may only be 3fps but check the buffer.

[scotttnz]

Scottl whats sports.......... I wouldnt knock the 5D for action as it may only be 3fps but check the buffer.

Tony, I'm just jealous because I'd love a 5D and a pile of L glass but can't justify it to myself or my wife.

Are you going to be home tonight? I might try to drop your books off.

[MattL]

Courier arrived this morning with a package for me, and an attached letter:

"On behalf of HP New Zealand, I would like to thank you for entering your photo on the HP Hot Pics websites www.hp.co.nz/hotpics

I am pleased to inform you that you entry was successful an would like to congradulate you on winning a third prize which entitles you to a stylish Iceman Cooler Bag - simply fill it with ice and keep your cold drinks handy for those autum barbeques.

etc etc,

Kind Regards,
Georgette Ford,
Hewlett Packard
IPG Marketing Coordinator"

I cant remember what photo it was, and its not on the website. *shrugs*

[NordieBoy]

Cool :D

[FlyingPete]

Courier arrived this morning with a package for me, and an attached letter:



I cant remember what photo it was, and its not on the website. *shrugs*

Nice! Congrats! Shame it is HP though (he says now he works for Dell :cool: )

[Moppie]

(he says now he works for Dell :cool: )



Eeewwwwwww.

[weka2000]

Tony, I'm just jealous because I'd love a 5D and a pile of L glass but can't justify it to myself or my wife.

Are you going to be home tonight? I might try to drop your books off.

Home for next 4 nights Sandra working night shift. Bring Sigma 70-200 and 10-20 want to have a quick play if you have the time.

PS I will tell you how to get your wife to talk you into a 5D

[FlyingPete]

Eeewwwwwww.

Well Unisys actully, but 100% of my time is working with Dell. Anyway what is wrong with them? At the end of the day a box is a box, they are all pretty much the same (Tier 1 Vendors here), I have horror stories about all the major brands :rolleyes: The real difference is how they deal with those situations...

[Moppie]

After a local produced 386 my parents upgraded to a Dell PII.
It still makes me go EEeeeeewwwwwwwwwww!

Although, I will admit, that I have yet to see any Dell servers come through here yet, but then most of the stuff we are getting at the moment is from the late 80s, early 90s.
The Evil Dark Side is having a clean out.

[::John::]

Well Unisys actully, but 100% of my time is working with Dell. Anyway what is wrong with them? At the end of the day a box is a box, they are all pretty much the same (Tier 1 Vendors here), I have horror stories about all the major brands :rolleyes: The real difference is how they deal with those situations...

I've had 2 Dell laptops in the past 6 years - no issues with them and they were bounced around all over the place. I still have the second one and I reckon I'll get another year or so out of it.

[FlyingPete]

Although, I will admit, that I have yet to see any Dell servers come through here yet, but then most of the stuff we are getting at the moment is from the late 80s, early 90s.
The Evil Dark Side is having a clean out.

I'll show you my new Dell laptop, very nice :D Infact much nicer than the new HP I had my old work, smaller lighter, gruntier and has more wizzo bits :D

[Moppie]

Wizzo bits are good :)

You should ring Kim here, and ask about a Site Tour.

[FlyingPete]

You should ring Kim here, and ask about a Site Tour.

I was thinking of that, but I didn't really think I would have a solid reason, yes I am in the data protestion game, but in my position, people don't really come to me for offsite solutions. I could however elect to name drop your place when I am talking offsite (which is quite often) :D

[Moppie]

I could however elect to name drop your place when I am talking offsite (which is quite often) :D


Exactly.
And do that you need to know that we are the best (which we are).

[weka2000]

Got $1750 for 20D and kit lens and 1gig cf card so be happy once cash is in hand :)

Money goes on to lens........oops Harvey Norman :(

[FlyingPete]

Hey, www.oldfriends.co.nz members, GKPE has been OK'd now as an offical club :D

Just search under Clubs and Organisations for GKPE.

[dgcorner]

Good on ya Tony!

[dgcorner]

Hey, www.oldfriends.co.nz (http://www.oldfriends.co.nz) members, GKPE has been OK'd now as an offical club :D

Just search under Clubs and Organisations for GKPE.

Cool -- though with a slight name change ;-) I always thought that the "P" was for POTN...

[FlyingPete]

Cool -- though with a slight name change ;-) I always thought that the "P" was for POTN...

The P was originally for POTN, but in the offical POTN acronym list it has been put down as Photo, makes more sense to outsiders too ;)

[dgcorner]

Pete, while you're on line -- there's about a month to go before GKPE III -- woohoo! Do we have a list of those who've confirmed?

[FlyingPete]

Pete, while you're on line -- there's about a month to go before GKPE III -- woohoo! Do we have a list of those who've confirmed?

I will see if I can sort it out over the next few days...

[CliveyBoy]

I will see if I can sort it out over the next few days...

Sorry for contributing to the topic crossover.

I would like to join the GKPE III trip to Rangitoto/Devonport. - now posted in the correct thread.

[weka2000]

Well my 20D is gone :( ....farewell my great freind. However I told the new owners about our little group they are from the North Shore, at least I know it went to a good home.

Now wheres that link for the 1D MK2.....no must resist. Ok how about some "L" glass have the cash......Sandra would KILL me so wont go there.

Scott poped in put the 10-20 on the 5D wonder if photoshop can cure the vignetting will post some pics later.

[Wazza]

*sniff sniff*

The 20D was a good friend of all... From good times to the wet... She took beautiful waterfall shots all over Auckland. :(

[weka2000]

So wazza once you finish up you will be able to join me for afternoon shoots out west while the rest are hard at work. Rains only going to help. Get out there about 4pm home by 7.30.

[dgcorner]

Scott poped in put the 10-20 on the 5D wonder if photoshop can cure the vignetting will post some pics later.

That is one I have to see. If the 10-20 was wiiiiiide on a 1.6X It would probably look like a fish-eye on a FF camera.

[MattL]

Attention all Patriots : Kiwi slagging on POTN.

read more : here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1364910#post1364910)

[NordieBoy]

Huh?
I didn't understand it.









(6'2" and 100kg)
;)

[weka2000]

Attention all Patriots : Kiwi slagging on POTN.

read more : here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1364910#post1364910)

I stuck my beak in :)

[dgcorner]

I did too! Frankly, I was wondering how we got into the conversation... I know we can get crazy at times but I don't need anyone reminding us of that ;-)

[dgcorner]

Warren, you might want to help this bloke out here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=156242)

[weka2000]

Ah my Toshiba P100 arrived today, 8hrs to setup configure so will still be awake at midnight.

Wazza have decided that Whatipu is my next area I want to cover. Do you want to come along once your finished up?

[dgcorner]

I've had 2 Dell laptops in the past 6 years - no issues with them and they were bounced around all over the place. I still have the second one and I reckon I'll get another year or so out of it.

You're lucky. I went through 2 DELL laptops in 3 years. That's also how I found out that DELL doesn't have after sales service to speak of. Help desk? Doesn't exist!

[::John::]

You're lucky. I went through 2 DELL laptops in 3 years. That's also how I found out that DELL doesn't have after sales service to speak of. Help desk? Doesn't exist!

Fortunately, I haven't had to call their helpdesk once.

I will also admit that these laptops have never sat in a normal laptop carrybag - I just sling them into a backpack - and, when travelling, they usually go in the hold with the baggage.

The current one has been from Sydney to NZ twice, Sydney to Broome (top left of OZ) twice, once via Melbourna and once via Perth.

Knock on wood. Based on your experience, I think I should go buy a lotto.

[dgcorner]

Fortunately, I haven't had to call their helpdesk once.

I will also admit that these laptops have never sat in a normal laptop carrybag - I just sling them into a backpack - and, when travelling, they usually go in the hold with the baggage.

The current one has been from Sydney to NZ twice, Sydney to Broome (top left of OZ) twice, once via Melbourna and once via Perth.

Knock on wood. Based on your experience, I think I should go buy a lotto.

I'm in the market for a laptop (started my own business last month) and I think I will stick with Compaq/HP -- the only way to destroy these things would be to drop them down the stairs or dip them into the tub... well, at least that was how my "old" ones were -- reliable to a fault.

Good luck with the lotto!

[scotttnz]

Dropped into harvey Norman today. The 30D add was indeed an error. They had a big apology notice up. It was supposed to be $2499 with 18-55 or $3499 with 17-85.

[weka2000]

1hr 15 to get from my house to auckland camera :evil: bloody road works. Do it at night.

Testing a 17-40, decided to leave money at home just in case. Well im buying 1, once I get wifes approval :)
cheaper at B&H I think.

[Moppie]

It was supposed to be $2499 with 18-55 or $3499 with 17-85.


Damn. Knew it was to good to be true.
Thier still advertising it on thier website though............

[NordieBoy]

I'm trying for a Tamron AF 19-35mm F3.5-4.5 on TradeMe as a walk-around lens.
Seems to get reviews reminiscent of Nifty50 - "Excellent shots, very plasticky but cheap".

[weka2000]

So much glass so little money. Looks like my cokin system may need looking at due to vignetting on WA glass. Seems slim CP filters are my only option. There goes the plan for 1 filter fits all.

[NordieBoy]

I discovered the joys of ND filters today :D

They can transform a boring creek into... an artsy boring creek!
Woo hoo! :D

[NordieBoy]

Oh and I wish this was in focus etc etc etc...
Someone must have bumped me.
Yeah that's it.

:D

[joeseph]

1hr 15 to get from my house to auckland camera

Only 5 mins from here ;) [comes home with a Cokin p007 & carrier thingy]

nice shots Fran!

[forsaken]

no camera gear for me :( had to buy a new helmet for hockey. Theres $90 down the drain. Anyone done anything interesting this weekend?

[forsaken]

nice shot Fran. Focus seems alright on the bottom part but a bit blurry on the neck. Love the colours though

[weka2000]

no camera gear for me :( had to buy a new helmet for hockey. Theres $90 down the drain. Anyone done anything interesting this weekend?

Nope just window shopping at Auckland camera and been stuck in traffic:evil:

My P100 has a sound issue, jumps sound not smooth at ALL:evil: my A10 never missed a beat, the 17" 16:9 screen is hudge :) so just need to find out whats going on

[weka2000]

I discovered the joys of ND filters today :D

They can transform a boring creek into... an artsy boring creek!
Woo hoo! :D

Ive got 3 ND2,4,8 all 58mm thread. Want some gradent ones.

[NordieBoy]

nice shot Fran. Focus seems alright on the bottom part but a bit blurry on the neck. Love the colours though

Only saw the colours when I got home :rolleyes:
I took the shots as I know the luthier who makes them (hand made nickel plated brass) and had to waste some time as Jenni was trying out a tenor banjo :cry: :confused:

[NordieBoy]

The shop only had ND4's otherwise I'd have got some others as well.
Hmmm, the 4 is 2 stops so the 8 would be, what...4?
At the creek I was using iso100 and f22 to get it back to .25 shutter so I think for a chance at shallower dof I would seem to need an 8?

Well at least it's cheaper than buying lenses :D

Thank the gods I got rid of my 28-200 Tamron, I wasn't looking forward to paying $150 or so for a 72mm circular polariser for it :(
Got a 58mm Hoya cir cheap off TradeMe for Nifty and the Sigma :D

[weka2000]

The shop only had ND4's otherwise I'd have got some others as well.
Hmmm, the 4 is 2 stops so the 8 would be, what...4?
At the creek I was using iso100 and f22 to get it back to .25 shutter so I think for a chance at shallower dof I would seem to need an 8?

:D

and they can be stacked ND14

[CliveyBoy]

Hmmm, the 4 is 2 stops so the 8 would be, what...4?

Each doubling or halving is 1 stop, so the 8 is a 3-stop reduction.

[dgcorner]

Fran nice pics, nice colours on the instrument... bring a tripod next time ;-)

[dgcorner]

Pigged out tonight... Had a huge eye fillet at the Angus Steak House on Albert St. in the city. Those steaks are huge... or I'm getting too old for those big slabs of meat ;-) I don't think I'm having breakfast or lunch tomorrow!

[NordieBoy]

Oookkkaaayyy...

Makes sense I suppose.

:D

[forsaken]

Pigged out tonight... Had a huge eye fillet at the Angus Steak House on Albert St. in the city. Those steaks are huge... or I'm getting too old for those big slabs of meat ;-) I don't think I'm having breakfast or lunch tomorrow!


angus steak house is great, I like being able to choose the exact piece of steak I want :cool:

[weka2000]

Canon RAW previewer for xp even does 5D RAW files

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

[CliveyBoy]

[quote=weka2000]Canon RAW previewer for xp even does 5D RAW files. /quote]

It should do, as the Canon SDK has been released for some time. Unless just released, the 30D SDK has not been released yet, and this precludes it from being incorporated into software like BreeseBrower Pro. Perhaps they have had to set the SDK aside while they fixed bugs and released the new firmware for the 30D.

[scotttnz]

I discovered the joys of ND filters today

hmmmm.....some ND and ND grads are definately on my shopping list!

Has the monitor calibration thingy gone back to Wellington yet? I just scored myself a 19" CRT from work that need calibrating.

[tim]

hmmmm.....some ND and ND grads are definately on my shopping list!

Has the monitor calibration thingy gone back to Wellington yet? I just scored myself a 19" CRT from work that need calibrating.

Nope, Duncan has it, he's coming to Wellington for easter. Grab it while it's there. Actually I PM'd him and didn't get a reply, I might call him. Doesn't matter if it's couriered instead of being hand delivered, so long as it's well packaged, i'm busy most of easter anyway.

[dgcorner]

Just to wish you all the best for the coming week and the Easter holidays.

I'm off to help at my son's camp tomorrow till Thursday... I hope I get a few photo ops other than the kids... ;-)

I dread coming back to find a gazillion pages to go through to catch up to the goss.

Keep well and keep on shooting!!! ;-)

[forsaken]

have fun john

[joeseph]

Actually I PM'd him and didn't get a reply, I might call him.
Sorry Tim, no reply 'cause I haven't received any PM's from you... technology must be broken eh? :eek:
I'll be down in Wn Friday night & probably back to Sunny (!) Akl the Wednesday after easter. Let me know what day you're least busy & I'll come into town & drop it off.
cheers.

[Wazza]

Ah my Toshiba P100 arrived today, 8hrs to setup configure so will still be awake at midnight.

Wazza have decided that Whatipu is my next area I want to cover. Do you want to come along once your finished up?

Perhaps.

I'm broke at the moment.

Must type up a CV in the morning and get some job for the moment.

Westpac also stuffed up. Should have received a final pay on Friday night, and it didn't go through.

There's a couple of things I need... ND filters ;)
good tripod
good bag/pelican case
another 300Gb HDD
DVD-RW and about 200 discs for backup

And then the rest of money I will have to live off until I get a new job. :oops:

[Wazza]

Sorry Tim, no reply 'cause I haven't received any PM's from you... technology must be broken eh? :eek:
I'll be down in Wn Friday night & probably back to Sunny (!) Akl the Wednesday after easter. Let me know what day you're least busy & I'll come into town & drop it off.
cheers.


You're going to Wellington without one of your lens?

You know the funniest thing I did...
I left my 120-300Sigma at home when we went to Palmerston North for the past 2 days

I called you on the Southern motorway to see if you were home, but didn't answer, and hung up before answer machine came on. Will have to drop off tomorrow if ok, and may do a test in daylight tomorrow if there is such a thing as light

[joeseph]

You're going to Wellington without one of your lens?

You know the funniest thing I did...
I left my 120-300Sigma at home when we went to Palmerston North for the past 2 days

I called you on the Southern motorway to see if you were home, but didn't answer, and hung up before answer machine came on. Will have to drop off tomorrow if ok, and may do a test in daylight tomorrow if there is such a thing as light
So the comparison thing didn't happen eh? oh well.
I wasn't home this afternoon - went to visit my mum & dad, managed to leave the phone at home! Tomorrow's fine.

[tim]

Sorry Tim, no reply 'cause I haven't received any PM's from you... technology must be broken eh? :eek:
I'll be down in Wn Friday night & probably back to Sunny (!) Akl the Wednesday after easter. Let me know what day you're least busy & I'll come into town & drop it off.
cheers.

I suspect I spelt your username wrong! How's Tuesday the 18th? Doesn't matter what time.

[joeseph]

I suspect I spelt your username wrong! How's Tuesday the 18th? Doesn't matter what time.
Sure, I'll give you a call Tues. (& I spell my username wrong on purpose...)

[tim]

Heh, I just guess and I suck at spelling! Yeah call Tue is good :)

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=157068

Mini GKPE by Daniel/rendezvous

I'll share mine later at some stage

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=157405

Found some of mine..

[forsaken]

you and kirst going to come and watch some inline hockey this weekend Wazza?

[Moppie]

I just got a 19 inch monitor from Amandas Boss, cost me $50, but its in great condition, and has hardly been used :)

And of course runs massive resolution, I know have 1600x1200 on my main screen, and my second screen, a 17inch is running 1280x1024, but will goto 1360x1024 except the PS tool bars look a little small :D

[FlyingPete]

I just got a 19 inch monitor from Amandas Boss, cost me $50, but its in great condition, and has hardly been used :)

And of course runs massive resolution, I know have 1600x1200 on my main screen, and my second screen, a 17inch is running 1280x1024, but will goto 1360x1024 except the PS tool bars look a little small :D

Hmmm 19", what make/model? Shona doesn't like 1600x1200 on our 19", I once worked with a guy though that ran 1600x1200 on his 17"!

[Wazza]

you and kirst going to come and watch some inline hockey this weekend Wazza?


What day? Remembering it's Kirst's birthday on Sunday ;) ;) ;) *shush*

Also my mate Daniel will be up, Rendezvous. So will be keeping him entertained all weekend. Pretty busy really, and Kirst has to spend time with nieces. You're welcome to follow us around to beaches/hauraki gulf/airport etc with Daniel.

[Wazza]

Hmmm 19", what make/model? Shona doesn't like 1600x1200 on our 19", I once worked with a guy though that ran 1600x1200 on his 17"!
That's insane.

I run 19" at 1280x960

[NordieBoy]

While my old 21" was being fixed I was using 1280x1024 on a 15" (for a month) :rolleyes:

[FlyingPete]

That's insane.

I run 19" at 1280x960

Why not 1280x1024? Everything would be stretched at that res, unles you have a widescreen...

[Wazza]

It's the same ratio as 1024x768 / 800x600 etc. ;)

[Wazza]

First paid assignment tomorrow.

Muriwai beach Surf Life save rescue..
With Westpac Helicopter.

To provide shots for media also. Sounds fun. :D :)

[IainB]

First paid assignment tomorrow.

Muriwai beach Surf Life save rescue..
With Westpac Helicopter.

To provide shots for media also. Sounds fun. :D :)

Well done Wazza. So will there be some shots taken as you are suspended from the chopper? Imagine a wide angle from that position....;)

I'd be grateful for the chance to take any sort of shot at the moment....We are in charge of our two grandkids until end of April while mum and dad are o'seas...and there's a limit to how many candids you can take of a pre-schooler and 5 year old before all involved get bored...
I'm still keen on the next GKPE ....Still Rangitoto?

Might have a crack at the the transportation challenge...the options are many....child's buggy, child's toy cars, planes and boats, swings at the park.... Might be a struggle to match the Westpac helicopter however!

[Moppie]

Hmmm 19", what make/model? Shona doesn't like 1600x1200 on our 19", I once worked with a guy though that ran 1600x1200 on his 17"!


Its a CTX something or other, nothing to flash, it was orginaly intended for CAD use.

1600x1200 is just perfect on the 19" tell Shona she needs new glasses :D

My little 15incher at work now looks very small.

[tim]

I love my 19" Samsung LCD, I run it at 1280xsomething. It seemed huge when I first got it, I was turning my neck to see it all, i'm used to it now though! :)

[Moppie]

And all of this after I hand back the monitor calibration kit.......... DOH!

Iv found that Adobe Gamma actualy does a nice job, and Iv had the other monitor to use as a refernce.

Now, if anyone wants a free HP 15inch screen, of dubious quality, speak now before I run it over with a forklift and throw it in the skip at work.

[NordieBoy]

People used to com in to my home office and hassle me about Jenni's 15" screen when I had a big one :)

And then I would point out her screen was actually a 17" :D

I had 50Kg of 21".

[scotttnz]

Found out today that the RRP on the EFS 17-55 f2.8 IS is $1999, and they are on their way from Oz as we speeak......there is no way I am going to be able to justify that sort of money any time soon.

And all of this after I hand back the monitor calibration kit.......... DOH

I keep forgeting to giove Duncan a call about this....I might have to pay for the courier....

[MattL]

Hey are there any HTML experts here? I've just got one little bit on my website I cant seem to get right.

[forsaken]

What day? Remembering it's Kirst's birthday on Sunday ;) ;) ;) *shush*

Also my mate Daniel will be up, Rendezvous. So will be keeping him entertained all weekend. Pretty busy really, and Kirst has to spend time with nieces. You're welcome to follow us around to beaches/hauraki gulf/airport etc with Daniel.

Friday 5pm, Saturday 7.15pm, Sunday 5pm (9:15pm , 10:00) and possibly Monday (9:30am , 2:55pm) @ Mt Wellington Skateland

the ones in brackets are the 1/4s, semis and finals if we get that far.

could be keen to tag along for a bit.

[Moppie]

Hey are there any HTML experts here? I've just got one little bit on my website I cant seem to get right.


Iv had lots of luck with www.google.com :)
Seriously, Iv even searched for lines of code, etc and found ways of making it work.

[MattL]

thanks for that Moppie, but I dont know whats causing it so I dont know what to search for :(

[weka2000]

what are you trying to do Mattl

[Wazza]

Simon: Sounds like fun. Good luck with the matches. My schedule this week, although "unemployed" is rather hectic. :lol:

Visited Auckland Camera today

Purchased 055PROB Mafrotto tripod.. the biggest heaviest one they had $360
Lowepro bag $299 (Photo Trekker Classic)
Cokin filter setup with ND 4 and a graduated ND8 filter

[Moppie]

Friday 5pm, Saturday 7.15pm, Sunday 5pm (9:15pm , 10:00) and possibly Monday (9:30am , 2:55pm) @ Mt Wellington Skateland

the ones in brackets are the 1/4s, semis and finals if we get that far.

could be keen to tag along for a bit.


Thats not far from me, If Im out and about I might stop in and say Hello :)

[NordieBoy]

Yeah Matt, what?

[Elyse]

First paid assignment tomorrow.

Muriwai beach Surf Life save rescue..
With Westpac Helicopter.

To provide shots for media also. Sounds fun. :D :)

Have fun! We expect to see some shots.

That Canon vacancy was advertised in the North Shore Times if you're still interested...

[tim]

*** Wazza *** enter this. Some of you other guys might like to too. Could be good exposure for you Wazza.

http://www.cpsnz.com/ltnzls05competition/ltnzls05.html
http://www.humanitiesresearch.net/data/funding/laurie_thomas_new_zealand_landscape_salon

Closing date this year is 7 June 06. Ask if you want more details, PM if I don't see a request on the thread.

Also, join a local photography club or two, and consider the NZIPP when you're ready. Clubs will tell you about workshops and conferences that are on. I found out at my club last night there's a workshop with a top wedding photographer in Welly next Tue, so i'm going to that.

[Wazza]

Have fun! We expect to see some shots.

That Canon vacancy was advertised in the North Shore Times if you're still interested...


Yeah I saw that.

Might consider that too. ;)
Although "up to $30K" would be giving me a massive pay cut. :o

[Wazza]

*** Wazza *** enter this. Some of you other guys might like to too. Could be good exposure for you Wazza.

http://www.cpsnz.com/ltnzls05competition/ltnzls05.html
http://www.humanitiesresearch.net/data/funding/laurie_thomas_new_zealand_landscape_salon

Closing date this year is 7 June 06. Ask if you want more details, PM if I don't see a request on the thread.

Also, join a local photography club or two, and consider the NZIPP when you're ready. Clubs will tell you about workshops and conferences that are on. I found out at my club last night there's a workshop with a top wedding photographer in Welly next Tue, so i'm going to that.


Those are slide photos! :p

[weka2000]

So whats everyone upto for easter? Sandras working all nights :(

Well Its been a month since my 5D purchase would I do it again? Well once I can afford a 17-40 I will tell you. I have learnt a lot, there is a lot to be said for cropped camera and the sweet spot on glass.

Been doing mainly groups at school, team shots, my speedlights have proved well shame I dont get any thing for doing it but when you boss lets you buy a Toshiba P100 with 1 gig of RAM what can you say.

[Wazza]

Today I used a 600mm f4 lens, + 1.4 teleconverter....

This helicopter was around 500-600metres away... ;)

http://wazza.nfscity.com/heli/05.jpg

If you don't beleive me, download and look at exif. :)

[Moppie]

I just got shunted to dail up speed, untill the 16th.

Damn 3rd world telecomunications supplier GRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
Whats even worse is its happened the day after Iv just been running around Telecom talking to the sort of people who might have been able to lift it.

[Moppie]

The 600 is sweet Warren, I take it was a successful days shooting?

[Wazza]

Sure was.. I think.

End of the day, it's up to the clients to say they like the shots. So far, there's never been a problem. I'm only concerned for these, as they were soooo far away. Still was fun, and got some interesting people shots. :)

[joeseph]

Today I used a 600mm f4 lens, + 1.4 teleconverter....


Great, bring it with you to Pukekohe & we'll all give it a workout! :D

[NordieBoy]

Anyone want a 1D ?
One going on TradeMe for $2175 special offer for the next 3 days.
To those special people who put it on their watch lists of course.

Damn I wish I could afford it...

8fps, 45 focus points, servo af, weather proofed, 4mp :D

[Moppie]

Thats still a lot of money, but then it is a 1D, even if its probably a very old one :)

[tim]

Those are slide photos! :p

Digital photos can be put onto slide quite cheaply. You should enter, it could give your new business valuable exposure - no pun intended :p

[tim]

Today I used a 600mm f4 lens, + 1.4 teleconverter....

This helicopter was around 500-600metres away... ;)

http://wazza.nfscity.com/heli/05.jpg

If you don't beleive me, download and look at exif. :)

Damn, where'd you get that monster from?! Nice shot, 840mm... wow!

[Wazza]

NZ Herald.. Courtesy of Kenny Rodger. A great guy.
:)

He had in his day kit, a 1DiiN, 16-35, 70-200 2.8, and 600mm :lol: