GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[S-S]

you better watch out, I have hurd that office starts to take control of your work and start typing out your letters for you :lol:

what a tragedy that would be

[theflyingkiwi]

what a tragedy that would be

yep, there would be thousands of people around the world sitting in offices with nothing to do and getting paid for it. :lol:

[weka2000]

I use Norton Corp edition 10. Firewall etc is IPCOP box.

Well had a new model this afternoon so got to get out doors for a change. Alsdo tested a new backdrop light setup so will see how that went.

Photos later

[tag141]

Got to admit, that was probably the best weekend I've had with a camera.

Just before I left.

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/tere.jpg

The minis were good. Some obviously went through gravel traps. Here a mechanic gets the gravel out from the undertrays and also finds the driver picked up a young teenager. Chris, we should have taken the opportunity to sign those posters :D

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/mini.jpg

Paul Honiss' brother !!! Now, how does he sign his name?

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/honiss.jpg

Weka. You could clean up down here. There are so many fit women who could all be pit girls :???: . The woman in the hot pants was a stunner:shock: . Thanks again Chris, hope you get back alright with your 'speed monitoring device'.

[weka2000]

Weka. You could clean up down here. There are so many fit women who could all be pit girls :???: . The woman in the hot pants was a stunner:shock:

Be the only reason why I would be at a car racing event :lol:

[iKirst]

OK, what antifirus\antispyware\firewall etc software does everyone use?
www.ca.com CA Antivirus (Originally Ezy Antivirus)- they give Vista Users 1year free trial ;)
http://shop.ca.com/STContent/Microsoft/Default.aspx?sc_lang=en-US

I also have Nortons running (overkill, I know) and when that expires, I'll use the nortons removal tool, and reload it with the free version of Nortons I bought with a spindle of 50 DVD+R's

tagonefourone - I love the 3rd shot :)

[theflyingkiwi]

www.ca.com CA Antivirus (Originally Ezy Antivirus)- they give Vista Users 1year free trial ;)
http://shop.ca.com/STContent/Microsoft/Default.aspx?sc_lang=en-US

I also have Nortons running (overkill, I know) and when that expires, I'll use the nortons removal tool, and reload it with teh free version of Nortons I bought with a spindle of 50 DVD+R's

CA is ok. Used it in a big corp environment and it seems to work ok there.

however unicenter not so hot. or perhaps it was the way it was setup. :rolleyes:

[tag141]

tagonefourone - I love the 3rd shot :)

Why thank you mam. Unfortunately it was one of the many to be deleted but the story behind Paul Honiss' brother just kept me seriously amused all weekend.

[Wazza]

Well another weekend is over.

Another wedding was shot. And this afternoon was spent with Kirst, talk a nice walk along Devonport to near the naval base, and then up North Head.. No cameras, it's good to have a break from them. :)

Then watched Wild Hogs. Was pretty funny. :)

Here's a 27Mb racing video for any pc gamers :p
www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/lfs_warren.wmv

Racing one of the fastest guys around. If I'm not photoshopping, or posting on forums, or out taking photos, you can find me playing Live for Speed. (as long as Kirst isn't watching. :o)

[S-S]

Then watched Wild Hogs. Was pretty funny. :)

i saw that with some friends last night - was a good laugh

[weka2000]

Tonights effort. New model

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2851602#post2851602

2 tommorow night and 3 wednesday night. Lets hope there is more after April1 at $100 a model.

Then I can get my 1DSmk2 :lol:

[akiwi]

a weekend of motor sport and wonderfull southland weather.. final got to meet Tag.. here a sample and i better get move on long drive home...
Wow Chris. That's a great shot! My first impression was that you where about to wear it. Glad nothig happened.

[Nzshrimper]

Wow Chris. That's a great shot! My first impression was that you where about to wear it. Glad nothig happened.
i got showered in the dust and pebles. but no damage..

Paul Honnis brother poster signing shed -

Best wishes Pauls Brother (race driver)

erm KEVIN.... thats it.. lol - as for the hot pants very wrong very wrong indeed. but her partner had a great tash to match,,

Glad you enjoyed it Tag .. it was my pleasure.

[Nzshrimper]

i sold a couple of shots to that mini guy.. he went through what i had for him. that pays for the weekend... :D hey may want some more. got to sort out what i shot today for him.. - and i found one of my d1nz shots being used to advertise a tyre company. hmm and they got the image from you know were...they never asked me .. invoice is in the post guys.. :p

[Nzshrimper]

now on to pukie and real race cars.. dont think Pauls Bro will be there thou.. or hang on he will.. i get to wind him up all over again..

[Nzshrimper]

Be the only reason why I would be at a car racing event :lol:
erm tony atleast the wrinkles in her legs would stop us notice the wrinkles in the backgrounds.. ;)

[Nzshrimper]

oh well my 3 bucks has run out see you later.. much later .. paid internet :(

[weka2000]

erm tony atleast the wrinkles in her legs would stop us notice the wrinkles in the backgrounds.. ;)

Hey tonights backgrounds were spot on. I only make a mistake once :p
except for spelling

[tag141]

erm tony atleast the wrinkles in her legs would stop us notice the wrinkles in the backgrounds.. ;)

That reminds me, must dig out my moon picture.

[FlyingPete]

I have got my camera back! Well I actually got it back on Friday, but have been too busy to post since then, taken around 200 shots since I got it back, shutter hasn't fallen out and the back focus issue is gone, back to nice sharp shots :D

According to the work sheet it has only one unit of labour, does that mean after waiting 7 and a half weeks it only took one hour :evil:

The loose red wire in the CF bay was the positive battery wire, it would have eventually cut through and either shorted against the insides of the camera causing it to explode or just plain stopped working. As for the AF, it just needed to be calibrated.

Interesting thing though, stapled to the worksheet was a rather blunt and heated email to some manager type there from a certain Tony Searle, any one heard of this character? I shudder to think how long it would have taken without that "subtle" little prod! Thanks Tony!

Right where is that letter...

[scotttnz]

Right where is that letter...

Well nobody has PMed me there service horror stories like I suggested, so I haven't been able to compile them into a letter:rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Interesting thing though, stapled to the worksheet was a rather blunt and heated email to some manager type there from a certain Tony Searle, any one heard of this character? I shudder to think how long it would have taken without that "subtle" little prod! Thanks Tony!

Right where is that letter...

Your welcome. Sometimes been "a tad annyoing" is a bonus

[NordieBoy]

I had a fun photoshoot today with my chimney sweep and his daughter.
Here are a couple of photos from the shoot.
Basically these are straight from the camera.
Those are his working clothes. He wears the hat every day too.

I'd get the hat under the arch in the second.
But cool shots :D

[S-S]

Tonights effort. New model

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2851602#post2851602

2 tommorow night and 3 wednesday night. Lets hope there is more after April1 at $100 a model.

Then I can get my 1DSmk2 :lol:

weird - it wont let me post a reply to your model shoot,said i have insufficient privileges

ok so ill say it here

i like the first b&w shot but her lips dont work for me, they match too closely with the skin of her face, making it look like she has had them covered up with skin-colour foundation - try darkening them a small degree to bring a bit of contrast - this issue is prolly due to the fake tan you mentioned

the second one is a nice shot, but the cane is a bit arbirtary - its more of an old folks' cane than a fancy vaudeville-stage-type one - have you considered alternatives such as sporting type props like a golf club and such or a long riding crop? might be more suitable for your models' age group - otherwise maybe a gardening tool like a hoe or shovel might be an interesting alternative and would contrast well with their style of dress

also in the second shot her hair is untidy on her right

im not meaning to be critical, they are good shots; im just pointing out what struck me when i saw the pics in case you hadnt noticed it yourself

[theflyingkiwi]

weird - it wont let me post a reply to your model shoot,said i have insufficient privileges

You need to have more than 500 posts before you can post in the G&N part of the forum. it looks like you got a long way to go. :lol:

BTW on a side note, just don't post to get your count up either. MODS don't like that.

[weka2000]

weird - it wont let me post a reply to your model shoot,said i have insufficient privileges

ok so ill say it here

i like the first b&w shot but her lips dont work for me, they match too closely with the skin of her face, making it look like she has had them covered up with skin-colour foundation - try darkening them a small degree to bring a bit of contrast - this issue is prolly due to the fake tan you mentioned

the second one is a nice shot, but the cane is a bit arbirtary - its more of an old folks' cane than a fancy vaudeville-stage-type one - have you considered alternatives such as sporting type props like a golf club and such or a long riding crop? might be more suitable for your models' age group - otherwise maybe a gardening tool like a hoe or shovel might be an interesting alternative and would contrast well with their style of dress

also in the second shot her hair is untidy on her right

im not meaning to be critical, they are good shots; im just pointing out what struck me when i saw the pics in case you hadnt noticed it yourself

Good points, the more people point out things the better I will become.

Well I have 2 tonight for outdoors and it is windy as heck. The old hair in the face problem :(

[iKirst]

I broke my company car :p

I've been forced to work from home, oh damn

[Wazza]

The WAZZA6 shuttle came in handy for lunch. :o

[naqs]

If anyone's interested I have uploaded some photo's from last weekend Nor-West Winch Challenge click the link http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2855409#post2855409

[S-S]

You need to have more than 500 posts before you can post in the G&N part of the forum. it looks like you got a long way to go. :lol:

BTW on a side note, just don't post to get your count up either. MODS don't like that.

oh i wouldnt do that, it would piss everyone off trying to read them. whats G&N?

[iKirst]

oh i wouldnt do that, it would piss everyone off trying to read them. whats G&N?
Glamour and Nudies, hehe
Well, Nude, but ya know.
Mostly it's there for half the guys to perve about :p

[S-S]

Glamour and Nudies, hehe
Well, Nude, but ya know.
Mostly it's there for half the guys to perve about :p

youre working from home... what do u do kirst?

[iKirst]

youre working from home... what do u do kirst?
I should be out waving the company banner, and socialising on the company dollar (read: sales rep)
From home, all I can do is work through emails - although accessing via the vpn is painfully slow. So it takes a while between opening and actually replying, then going back to inbox. fun stuff :p

[S-S]

I should be out waving the company banner, and socialising on the company dollar (read: sales rep)
From home, all I can do is work through emails - although accessing via the vpn is painfully slow. So it takes a while between opening and actually replying, then going back to inbox. fun stuff :p

yeah that sounds... neat-o LOL
sales rep huh? im a different breed, never was much good at that - i used to end up seeing the customer's point of view about how they really didnt need the stuff i was trying to make them buy LOL - not such a good sales angle

[iKirst]

yeah that sounds... neat-o LOL
sales rep huh? im a different breed, never was much good at that - i used to end up seeing the customer's point of view about how they really didnt need the stuff i was trying to make them buy LOL - not such a good sales angleYou and me both, haha

[theflyingkiwi]

oh i wouldnt do that, it would piss everyone off trying to read them. whats G&N?

G&N is Glamour & Nude. that's were tony posts his pictures. for who knows why, his photos are nether glamour or nude :p

[S-S]

i wanna know what's been written on this page that rates 1 google ads relating to the shady internet asian dating industry, 1 for independant films, and only one for anything to do with cameras! we've even lost our enduring contact lens ad - the asian singles have bumped it

[Wazza]

I don't get ads. Never have.
I know Kirst did, I don't know if they've disappeared now, after accruing a few posts.

[iKirst]

I only have the little ads by google 'sponsored links' under the user cp/rules/FAQ/Members list etc bar these days.
I think it depends on your post count as to when they drop out.
But don't think you have to get the post count up ( :lol: I know, I know, Mark said already, hehe). Some folks think a high post count is a prestigious thing...

[Wazza]

Yeah I kinda hit 4500 and plateaued out.
Probably around the time I stopped sharing so many photos. It was bad.

[Wazza]

Kirst, where are you? :p

Edit: found

[iKirst]

Ads v posts wise, I'm just at 600 as you can see, but I can't remember when I stopped seeing an add every few posts or so.

[theflyingkiwi]

FYI, if you buy a potn strap, you don't get to see the ads.

[DiscoLizard]

I don't think you get any ads if you're logged in and browsing http://photography.... as opposed to http://www.photography....

I haven't seen ads for a long time.

[iKirst]

FYI, if you buy a potn strap, you don't get to see the ads.*coughSHAMELESSPLUGcough*

[weka2000]

Just had models leave. Nothing to post due to the big carrots that got in the way :confused:

[S-S]

FYI, if you buy a potn strap, you don't get to see the ads.

is it more comfortable/less hot to wear than my canon eos one?

[S-S]

Just had models leave. Nothing to post due to the big carrots that got in the way :confused:

um... ?

[iKirst]

um... ?
Seconded

[joeseph]

Just had models leave. Nothing to post due to the big carrots that got in the way :confused:
make that three of us... tony? wtf?

[weka2000]

I must be the only one who is blunt. They had attitude and it wasnt pretty.
"We might as well abuse you as your free" I just about told them to F@#! OFF

[S-S]

I must be the only one who is blunt. They had attitude and it wasnt pretty.

who werent pretty? the models' attitude... or the "carrots' " who accompanied? them? (is carrots a euphemism for boyfriends?)

[weka2000]

who werent pretty? the models' attitude... or the "carrots' " who accompanied? them? (is carrots a euphemism for boyfriends?)

The carrots refer to an object been so stuck up. A company can often be judged by its staff. I would be going to a new company after these 2.

[S-S]

"We might as well abuse you as you're free"

u know thats kinda like the advice i was given last year by a friend who isnt a pro photographer but when he is asked to shoot for someone, always charges, because he said it stops ppl messing him around and he gets more respect on the day.

i was double-booked for a shoot recently, which brassed me right off because i only said i'd do it as a favour, thinking they couldn't afford to pay anyone and would be left with no photos... but they also had a PAIR of asian photographers who refused to work with/beside me, and wouldn't speak english around me, and blocked me completely out of the shoot; which i became really frustrated with and eventually had a wee private tanty over and went home LOL

and, like my friend said: that never would have happened if i was being paid for the shoot - and he's right

[weka2000]

Yep. Lesson learnt. Has left bad taste in my mouth, and gives me doubts about the company.

[DiscoLizard]

Doesn't sound good...

What exactly were they doing/saying?

[theflyingkiwi]

Tony, shame about the experience. but it's a learning curve as well. dealing with public you will get all sorts getting photos done.

[weka2000]

Doesn't sound good...

What exactly were they doing/saying?

Best I keep silent. But I will be having words to someones boss.

[Nzshrimper]

Yep. Lesson learnt. Has left bad taste in my mouth, and gives me doubts about the company.
so what your saying is the carrots left a bad taste in your mouth.. hmm try steaming them... :p

(oh got back safely and no tickets.. my speed adjusting device works a treat)

hey tag - who do you shoot for ?? ;)

[tag141]

Shrimper, spot the difference...

NZ Grand Prix 2003

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/andy3.jpg

NZ Grand Prix 2007

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/andy2.jpg

When will he ever learn !!! :rolleyes:

[iKirst]

I see loads of difference :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

thats why they call him 'angry' anderson... (the spares shop must love him.) he wrecked his car on friday.. the pit crew fixed it over night.. ) saturday - first race - smashes the sh1te out of it again.. pit crew stay up all night and fix it again.. then sunday race 2 first bend.. damages every panel except the roof and boot lid.. (also took out 4 other cars)... pit crew spend all morning and lunch fixing it again... then race 3 look above.. the man is a dick.. but his team are well practised at putting back together. (and this is his second car of the season) good job only one round left..) not much room in his right foot for a brain..

[weka2000]

thats why they call him 'angry' anderson... (the spares shop must love him.) he wrecked his car on friday.. the pit crew fixed it over night.. ) saturday - first race - smashes the sh1te out of it again.. pit crew stay up all night and fix it again.. then sunday race 2 first bend.. damages every panel except the roof and boot lid.. (also took out 4 other cars)... pit crew spend all morning and lunch fixing it again... then race 3 look above.. the man is a dick.. but his team are well practised at putting back together. (and this is his second car of the season) good job only one round left..) not much room in his right foot for a brain..

LOL

[tag141]

hey tag - who do you shoot for ?? ;)

What the hell has it got to do with you?

pit crew spend all morning and lunch fixing it again...

and what a fine looking pit crew they were. I'm suprised they talked to you second time around after what you said about their fine physiques !!

[Nzshrimper]

What the hell has it got to do with you?



and what a fine looking pit crew they were. I'm suprised they talked to you second time around after what you said about their fine physiques !!


roflmao... good job i put the wide angle on... :p not sure everyone else gets it thou..

[tag141]

roflmao... good job i put the wide angle on... :p not sure everyone else gets it thou..

Don't care...still makes me laugh. In fact the whole weekend still makes me laugh.

[Nzshrimper]

Don't care...still makes me laugh. In fact the whole weekend still makes me laugh.

just because you like being told off by the reporter.

[Nzshrimper]

or the paper reporter who asked 'you will never guess what ..... ' or telling Euan that his horizons were not straight - lol

[tag141]

or the paper reporter who asked 'you will never guess what ..... ' or telling Euan that his horizons were not straight - lol

Did the reporter for the Mini Challenge ever move? He was always in that seat. And Euans horizons weren't straight...fact. Not my fault he was there to take pictures of cars. Whatever floats his boat ;).

I've made the descision to get a 70-200 2.8L. Although the 50-500 seems OK (you can comment when you see the pics. In fact don't. Keep your comments to yourself.) I reckon the 70-200 would be a lot more versatile. Mind you, that 400 (?) 2.8 was tempting.

[Nzshrimper]

Did the reporter for the Mini Challenge ever move? He was always in that seat. And Euans horizons weren't straight...fact. Not my fault he was there to take pictures of cars. Whatever floats his boat ;).

I've made the descision to get a 70-200 2.8L. Although the 50-500 seems OK (you can comment when you see the pics. In fact don't. Keep your comments to yourself.) I reckon the 70-200 would be a lot more versatile. Mind you, that 400 (?) 2.8 was tempting.
may be he had a sore 4rse...

go with the 70 - 200.. not sure your damaged sigma is health for your camera.. hey i have a anderson car photo before he fecked it.. (this week)

[tag141]

may be he had a sore 4rse...

You know he did.

Hope the Sigma didn't wreck your camera !! The 70-200 would be a lot lighter as well.

[rixth]

Horrible day with Ticketek.

The nationals for NZ Marching were on in Wellington over the past few days.

I bought my ticket at the booth, asked about photography, they said they weren't sure. 5 minutes later, I went to enter the arena and I asked the usher if it was OK, he said "Do you know one of the competitors?" (I did not). He then went on to say that they had to protect the girls from sexual predators and refused me entry.

Also refused to refund me. I called up head office today, and they said I need to get it to them in writing.

The cost of the ticket was minimal, but it's the principal of not getting a refund. That, and having it implied I might be a sexual predator.

[akiwi]

Hey Wow.. I can post here from work.

(Shouldn't though)
For a while I couldn't read these pages. I traced the problem to google adds. Every page that has a google ad freezes my explorer. Now they are gone it works.
Either as I went over 1000 posts, or coz they are gone.
Did you know they don't have adds in G&N. Must be that noone wants to be associated with that group.

[akiwi]

Just had models leave. Nothing to post due to the big carrots that got in the way :confused:

??

The carrots refer to an object been so stuck up. A company can often be judged by its staff. I would be going to a new company after these 2.

I didn't know that one.

Yep. Lesson learnt. Has left bad taste in my mouth, and gives me doubts about the company.

Where they models, or representatives from that modeling company?

[CliveyBoy]

i wanna know what's been written on this page that rates 1 google ads relating to the shady internet asian dating industry, 1 for independant films, and only one for anything to do with cameras! we've even lost our enduring contact lens ad - the asian singles have bumped it
Well, they are tailormade to your computer, using your cookies. My adverts are all cameras and lenses. Where has your computer been? :o

[CliveyBoy]

is it more comfortable/less hot to wear than my canon eos one?
Yes, it is fitted to the neck and shoulders, better and broader padding, rubber grips around the neck to prevent slipping, and quick-release buckles to detach the camera and become a short carry-handle...

The comfort is well worth the price.

As well as being "one of us"!

[Wazza]

Horrible day with Ticketek.

The nationals for NZ Marching were on in Wellington over the past few days.

I bought my ticket at the booth, asked about photography, they said they weren't sure. 5 minutes later, I went to enter the arena and I asked the usher if it was OK, he said "Do you know one of the competitors?" (I did not). He then went on to say that they had to protect the girls from sexual predators and refused me entry.

Also refused to refund me. I called up head office today, and they said I need to get it to them in writing.

The cost of the ticket was minimal, but it's the principal of not getting a refund. That, and having it implied I might be a sexual predator.

Well that sucks. What is this world coming to? Oh wait, we were already at that level of craziness a few years back.

[Nzshrimper]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2856922#post2856922

some from this weekend..

[S-S]

Well, they are tailormade to your computer, using your cookies. My adverts are all cameras and lenses. Where has your computer been? :o

i thought they were made based on the content of this page: cos theres many mentions of lenses so they get it wrong and advertise contact lenses... and the page which threw up independant films and asian dating was one with references to nudity and models

*ultra-defensive-response warning: trigger suspicion alarm in all readers*

[S-S]

Yes, it is fitted to the neck and shoulders, better and broader padding, rubber grips around the neck to prevent slipping, and quick-release buckles to detach the camera and become a short carry-handle...

The comfort is well worth the price.

As well as being "one of us"!

lol one of us - how many gkpe's have one? *tests theory*

...and what is the price? surely they should pay me to wear branded items? my neck is valuable real estate! (not for any of the reasons you shady types are now supposing, either!)

[akiwi]

lol one of us - how many gkpe's have one? *tests theory*

...and what is the price? surely they should pay me to wear branded items? my neck is valuable real estate! (not for any of the reasons you shady types are now supposing, either!)
Lol.. Can I hang myself around your neck;) Or does it cose extra?

I might look into one of those too. I Hate camera straps Until I hand my camera to other people, then I always loop the strap over their head. It is handy when you occasionally want to appear in the family album. I know some people who wouldn't dream of letting anyone else touch their precious gear, but I am not such a type.

[akiwi]

lol one of us - how many gkpe's have one? *tests theory*

...and what is the price? surely they should pay me to wear branded items? my neck is valuable real estate! (not for any of the reasons you shady types are now supposing, either!)
Took me a while to find where I could get one, but here is the link to the POTN shop http://www.procameragear.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=30

Anyone know how you pay there? It doesn't look like they use paypal

[S-S]

Lol.. Can I hang myself around your neck;) Or does it cose extra?

...you have no idea...

I might look into one of those too. I Hate camera straps Until I hand my camera to other people, then I always loop the strap over their head. It is handy when you occasionally want to appear in the family album. I know some people who wouldn't dream of letting anyone else touch their precious gear, but I am not such a type.


LOL i do the same thing with the strap when i lend the camera to someone for a shot or two - altho i also use it religiously myself as i cant imagine how stupid i would feel and how stuffed i would be if i wasnt wearing it and dropped my camera

i dont mind someone taking a photo or two with my camera but i sit there all tense and watch every move they make LOL

how exactly does the potn strap work to make the camera equip 50% lighter? can i get one of those for carrying the groceries out of the car?

[FlyingPete]

how exactly does the potn strap work to make the camera equip 50% lighter? can i get one of those for carrying the groceries out of the car?

The air pockets in the sponge rubber in the strap have helium in them.

[S-S]

The air pockets in the sponge rubber in the strap have helium in them.

LOL

[CliveyBoy]

lol one of us - how many gkpe's have one? *tests theory*

...and what is the price? surely they should pay me to wear branded items? my neck is valuable real estate! (not for any of the reasons you shady types are now supposing, either!)
Several have them, as shown in early GKPE pix. That was tongue in cheek, y'know. There is no inner circle.

US$17.95, plus airmail (I would expect $22), making $40, or about NZ$60.

[CliveyBoy]

If you are seriously interested, I would be happy to send my one up for you to use for a while. I now use the wrist strap made by the same people. The neck strap is used only when going on the sea. PM me if you wish.

[CliveyBoy]

Thanks, Joeseph, for your help. Much appreciated.

Such a fine fellow!

[IainB]

Horrible day with Ticketek.

The nationals for NZ Marching were on in Wellington over the past few days.

I bought my ticket at the booth, asked about photography, they said they weren't sure. 5 minutes later, I went to enter the arena and I asked the usher if it was OK, he said "Do you know one of the competitors?" (I did not). He then went on to say that they had to protect the girls from sexual predators and refused me entry.

Sure they weren't handing out blindfolds...? :rolleyes:

[FlyingPete]

Horrible day with Ticketek.

The nationals for NZ Marching were on in Wellington over the past few days.

I bought my ticket at the booth, asked about photography, they said they weren't sure. 5 minutes later, I went to enter the arena and I asked the usher if it was OK, he said "Do you know one of the competitors?" (I did not). He then went on to say that they had to protect the girls from sexual predators and refused me entry.

Also refused to refund me. I called up head office today, and they said I need to get it to them in writing.

The cost of the ticket was minimal, but it's the principal of not getting a refund. That, and having it implied I might be a sexual predator.

Simple solution to this, get a wig put on some make up and dress up as a woman.

Case and point my wife takes the kids to the pool every week and she takes the camera (G3 or 20D) and takes lots of nice shots of our (and friends) kids splashing about, has been doing so for a couple of years now.

I have been there when a dad pulled out a point and shoot, and one of the staff asked him to not take photos at the pool, something about the risk of paedophiles :rolleyes:

[akiwi]

If you are seriously interested, I would be happy to send my one up for you to use for a while. I now use the wrist strap made by the same people. The neck strap is used only when going on the sea. PM me if you wish.
I tried to order the strap and the wrist strap today but there is an error with the shipping as it is over doubled. I contacted them & they will fix it tonight so I will order tomorrow.
When I have my camera in my hand 90% of the time I look the strap 3 x around my wrist. So I figured it will be better to get the wrist strap & the POTN strap which can be easily removed with the clips.
Am I correct in thinking that?

[NordieBoy]

Some from my weekend...

Taken on the fly with a Canon A410.

Heading in to Havlock at 7:20am

[tag141]

Simple solution to this, get a wig put on some make up and dress up as a woman.

Case and point my wife takes the kids to the pool every week and she takes the camera (G3 or 20D) and takes lots of nice shots of our (and friends) kids splashing about, has been doing so for a couple of years now.

I have been there when a dad pulled out a point and shoot, and one of the staff asked him to not take photos at the pool, something about the risk of paedophiles :rolleyes:

My local waterpolo club wanted pictures for their website. I was asked to do them. Pool manager said 'no.' (He must have seen my photography!) What would happen if a woman was taking the photos with a male next to her telling her what to do?

[NordieBoy]

From the summit of Mt Altimarloch at 1692m.
The highest 4x4 track in NZ.

[iKirst]

Home again with no car, what a shame, heh
Already organised visitors to see me during various parts of the day, and I'm sure I can do a bit of work in between

Fran - I'm jealous of those views. All I see is roof tops and rain coming in from my deck

[CliveyBoy]

I tried to order the strap and the wrist strap today but there is an error with the shipping as it is over doubled. I contacted them & they will fix it tonight so I will order tomorrow.
When I have my camera in my hand 90% of the time I look the strap 3 x around my wrist. So I figured it will be better to get the wrist strap & the POTN strap which can be easily removed with the clips.
Am I correct in thinking that?
I had both attached for a while, but found the neckstrap was unused. So, the neckstrap was in the bag for a long time, and not used at all. So it's left at home except for high-risk trips.

The camera is not obvious when down at your side, and can quickly be lifted up to take a shot. It provides support for portrait rotation. I use Really Right Stuff L-plates and clamps for tripod use, and they now include a strap anchor which works very well. Everything lives well together.

And after an extended period of taking verticals, the weight hanging at your fingertips extends the arm and shoulder muscles very nicely!

[FlyingPete]

Home again with no car, what a shame, heh
Already organised visitors to see me during various parts of the day, and I'm sure I can do a bit of work in between

Fran - I'm jealous of those views. All I see is roof tops and rain coming in from my deck

I was in someones 'office' the other day, by far the best views I have seen for a while, panoramic views for of the Nelson district through to the Marlborough sounds, through and Cook Straight. Poky little office though, not much space inside :rolleyes:

[iKirst]

I was in someones 'office' the other day, by far the best views I have seen for a while, panoramic views for of the Nelson district through to the Marlborough sounds, through and Cook Straight. Poky little office though, not much space inside :rolleyes:Ah, but would any feeling of claustraphobia set in with a vista such as the one you mentioned?
Oh, vista, used in the correct sense of the word ;)

[theflyingkiwi]

Some from my weekend...

Taken on the fly with a Canon A410.

Heading in to Havlock at 7:20am

nice shots there Fran, I really like the first one.

[S-S]

From the summit of Mt Altimarloch at 1692m.
The highest 4x4 track in NZ.

these are great, love misty mornings and road trips... am scared of bikes but oh well cant have em all huh? LOL

how thin was the air at the top of that 4x4 track?

[S-S]

I had both attached for a while, but found the neckstrap was unused. So, the neckstrap was in the bag for a long time, and not used at all. So it's left at home except for high-risk trips.

The camera is not obvious when down at your side, and can quickly be lifted up to take a shot. It provides support for portrait rotation. I use Really Right Stuff L-plates and clamps for tripod use, and they now include a strap anchor which works very well. Everything lives well together.

And after an extended period of taking verticals, the weight hanging at your fingertips extends the arm and shoulder muscles very nicely!

goodness it all seems quite complicated doesnt it! and here's me just using my standard canon strap round my neck and shoving my left shoulder thru it to shorten it while walking, (right shoulder holds the camerabag) so the camera doesnt clonk into my ribs (i wear the strap quite long so it doesnt interfere with vertical shots and checking the lcd)

i think i need to come with one/some of you on a shoot and watch how you do everything - ive suddenly got the feeling i've been doing it all the 'wrong' way!

but $60 does seem like quite a lot of money for a camera strap... it would have to be AMAZING for me to buy it right now, i still need so much primary equipment like a sharper long lens and a 580EX

[S-S]

ok noob question - i just looked at L-plates online never having heard of them outside learner-driver terminology, and i need to ask: does the plate have a hinge in it so it can flip out to vertical? if not, how does it allow you to quickly switch between vert & horiz without removing it from the pod and reattaching it? i couldn't tell from the pictures.

and how does it attach to your existing pod QR system? do you screw the L-plate in between the QR plate and the camera? does that mean you need 2 QR plates, one for the horiz position and one for the vert position (assuming the L-plate is not hinged)?

[Wazza]

Shipping was $5 when I bought mine..

[CliveyBoy]

Warren's price is what I paid too, and it may still be available, making the cost nearer NZ$35. The greatly-improved comfort and convenience justifies that.

A big advantage is being able to quickly unclip the neckstrap when it's acting as a sail in the wind and vibrating the tripod.

http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/

The L-plate is milled from one solid piece of aircraft aluminium, and has two feet. The clamp must be of the right type. The plates are made for each model, and fit beautifully with no twisting. It stays on permanently, adding a little bulk and weight to the camera.

I observed myself and others, when on trips, and realised that unless attachment was quick and easy, the tripod is often not used when it should be. The RRS L-Plates fix that.

Release the clamp, swing the camera 90degrees, lock clamp. Alignment is preserved without head adjustment.

But, an RRS plate and clamp is Really Really S'pensive. If it overcomes your inertia in using tripods, it's worth it.

PS the system replaces your current QR system.

[FlyingPete]

I observed myself and others, when on trips, and realised that unless attachment was quick and easy, the tripod is often not used when it should be. The RRS L-Plates fix that.


Very true, I know I fall into that category.

[S-S]

Warren's price is what I paid too, and it may still be available, making the cost nearer NZ$35. The greatly-improved comfort and convenience justifies that.

A big advantage is being able to quickly unclip the neckstrap when it's acting as a sail in the wind and vibrating the tripod.

http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/

The L-plate is milled from one solid piece of aircraft aluminium, and has two feet. The clamp must be of the right type. The plates are made for each model, and fit beautifully with no twisting. It stays on permanently, adding a little bulk and weight to the camera.

I observed myself and others, when on trips, and realised that unless attachment was quick and easy, the tripod is often not used when it should be. The RRS L-Plates fix that.

Release the clamp, swing the camera 90degrees, lock clamp. Alignment is preserved without head adjustment.

But, an RRS plate and clamp is Really Really S'pensive. If it overcomes your inertia in using tripods, it's worth it.

PS the system replaces your current QR system.

hm i doubt that would work for me then as my dynatran heads would not be compatible with the RRS plates; i would have to buy a new pan-tilt tripod head and a new ball monopod head as well as the clamp system and plate

also i read this: http://users.gsinet.net/pjwhite/rrs.htm which gives me concern about the quality of pics taken with those plates in place?

[NordieBoy]

I was in someones 'office' the other day, by far the best views I have seen for a while, panoramic views for of the Nelson district through to the Marlborough sounds, through and Cook Straight. Poky little office though, not much space inside :rolleyes:

Noisey but.

[NordieBoy]

these are great, love misty mornings and road trips... am scared of bikes but oh well cant have em all huh? LOL

how thin was the air at the top of that 4x4 track?

Didn't notice any difference in the air really.

We headed over the Maungatapu at 5:30am.
This is my view of the road down the other side in the early morning fog :rolleyes:

[NordieBoy]

nice shots there Fran, I really like the first one.

I wish I had the 10D with me for some of the shots.
Well all the shots really.

[S-S]

Didn't notice any difference in the air really.

We headed over the Maungatapu at 5:30am.
This is my view of the road down the other side in the early morning fog :rolleyes:

goodness what sweeping panoramas! wow, calendar material for sure! :lol:

[CliveyBoy]

also i read this: http://users.gsinet.net/pjwhite/rrs.htm which gives me concern about the quality of pics taken with those plates in place?
I hadn't seen anything of this factor - thanks for the ref. I will be testing mine soon.

[TKRFAN]

Hi All

Got an email back from the promoters of the V8 Supercar round at Puke:

"You are allowed to take your camera into the venue just any of the
photos you take etc... cannot be used in any publications as we have an
Official Photographer over the 3 days of the event and he is being paid
to do that. So therefore if it is just for pleasure then that is
absolutely fine."

So there you go - should we all take copies of the email just in case ;)

[S-S]

seems im not shooting on waiheke on easter sunday after all which means the pressure is off to find a spare camera body

im kinda bummed but mostly relieved cos i think i need to get some more equipment

of course, in the absence of the job lol there will be that much less dosh to fling about - oh well, swings and roundabouts

at least i get to spend easter with my family

[S-S]

But, an RRS plate and clamp is Really Really S'pensive. If it overcomes your inertia in using tripods, it's worth it.

as in how many dollars? i couldnt easily find any prices on their site which is frustrating

[S-S]

I hadn't seen anything of this factor - thanks for the ref. I will be testing mine soon.

heres more info from a discussion thread by the same person who made that other page: http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00EeYZ

[Moppie]

Theres an off shoe cord on TradeMe at the moment: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Flashes-lighting/auction-91519814.htm

Low reserve, but in the past Iv seen them bid up to and above $100.
Of course you could always goto Apix and buy the Jessops copy for $60.

[momentz]

Hi All

Got an email back from the promoters of the V8 Supercar round at Puke:

"You are allowed to take your camera into the venue just any of the
photos you take etc... cannot be used in any publications as we have an
Official Photographer over the 3 days of the event and he is being paid
to do that. So therefore if it is just for pleasure then that is
absolutely fine."

So there you go - should we all take copies of the email just in case ;)

Typical promotors. I'm not going to argue seeing as they don't mind you taking a camera in, but if a publication decides to buy your photo instead of their paid guy's, then more power to you, and sux to be him. (s)He's getting paid to stand there regardless of publication anyway from the sound of it :)

[weka2000]

Theres an off shoe cord on TradeMe at the moment: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Flashes-lighting/auction-91519814.htm

Low reserve, but in the past Iv seen them bid up to and above $100.
Of course you could always goto Apix and buy the Jessops copy for $60.


I have one that I dont use any more if its wanted PM me

[weka2000]

Well lets hope tonights model is MUCH better.

I put in a compaint over yesterdays situation. Seems one of the models has a habbit of saying way to much and getting herself in trouble.

[theflyingkiwi]

Tony, seen this:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=277516

you might find it useful

[Nzshrimper]

Hi All

Got an email back from the promoters of the V8 Supercar round at Puke:

"You are allowed to take your camera into the venue just any of the
photos you take etc... cannot be used in any publications as we have an
Official Photographer over the 3 days of the event and he is being paid
to do that. So therefore if it is just for pleasure then that is
absolutely fine."

So there you go - should we all take copies of the email just in case ;)

dont remember any pay.. ///must check that again.. :D lol

[iKirst]

Luck Tony :)

Probably good that you mentioned your concerns to the models employer, too. Too many times I've seen problematic people get away with their silly behavior, purely because noone has spoken up and let them know that it's not on.

In my world, I've been poking about the Interpid Journies website, comparing and choosing trips across Italy / Greece / Rome etc, and nosing about the African selection too.
Price wise, it doesn't seem to painful. I'm most likely off to the States around Aug 08, but an Intrepid trip wouldn't go astray...

[akiwi]

Tony, seen this:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=277516

you might find it useful

I might have a look at that tonight when I get hoime.

Luck Tony :)

Probably good that you mentioned your concerns to the models employer, too. Too many times I've seen problematic people get away with their silly behavior, purely because noone has spoken up and let them know that it's not on.

In my world, I've been poking about the Interpid Journies website, comparing and choosing trips across Italy / Greece / Rome etc, and nosing about the African selection too.
Price wise, it doesn't seem to painful. I'm most likely off to the States around Aug 08, but an Intrepid trip wouldn't go astray...

You could also pop in and visit me in Germany. No problems with a bed if anyone is interested. I have a large camper in the garden that can double as a guest house.

[iKirst]

You could also pop in and visit me in Germany. No problems with a bed if anyone is interested. I have a large camper in the garden that can double as a guest house.
Most excellent offer :D
I still have tickets from a round the world trip that was cut short in 2001, with desinations such as Frankfurt, Dublin, Amsterdam etc.. It pains me to know I never made it there. Maybe I should plan Germany for October... ;)

[weka2000]

Most excellent offer :D
I still have tickets from a round the world trip that was cut short in 2001, with desinations such as Frankfurt, Dublin, Amsterdam etc.. It pains me to know I never made it there. Maybe I should plan Germany for October... ;)

I want to go to poland and meet Lorek :lol:

[iKirst]

I want to go to poland and meet Lorek :lol:
That's pretty darn close to Germany, you could kill two birds with one stone ;)

[theflyingkiwi]

perhaps we should plan a GKPE meeting in Europe somewhere?

[Nzshrimper]

perhaps we should plan a GKPE meeting in Europe somewhere?
south island is closer,,, ;)

[iKirst]

But wouldnt you want to photography St Peters Basilica, the Coliseum, The Parthenon... ;)
Ok - Overseas in the SI is pretty cool - but I long to do a European trail

[Nzshrimper]

But wouldnt you want to photography St Peters Basilica, the Coliseum, The Parthenon... ;)
Ok - Overseas in the SI is pretty cool - but I long to do a European trail
been there done that .. ;) nothing like a Greek or Italian building site.

[theflyingkiwi]

south island is closer,,, ;)

your coming up for the V8's what more do you need?

[dgcorner]

Finally caught up...:confused:


The air pockets in the sponge rubber in the strap have helium in them.

LOL

Some from my weekend...

Taken on the fly with a Canon A410.

Heading in to Havlock at 7:20am

Very nice Fran!

I want to go to poland and meet Lorek :lol:

Did you really want to meet Lorek or his models? :p

[dgcorner]

But wouldnt you want to photography St Peters Basilica, the Coliseum, The Parthenon... ;)
Ok - Overseas in the SI is pretty cool - but I long to do a European trail

Hello Kirst! Good to see you hanging around much more... It might actually be cheaper to head overseas than go the the SI:p

[iKirst]

perhaps we should plan a GKPE meeting in Europe somewhere?
Show off, haha

[iKirst]

Hello Kirst! Good to see you hanging around much more... It might actually be cheaper to head overseas than go the the SI:p
Hey John :D

I'm not a hanging, I'm dangling :lol:

Yep - to a degree, out of NZ is cheaper. The States trip is seriously cheap. The domestic flights within America are free, and accomodation is too. I just need spending money and flight money for a return trip to LA. I may go to San Fran, Oakland, and Yosemite in the middle there, but that's just the cost of fuel and a 5 hour drive.
Europe, not so cheap - but well worth it ;)

[theflyingkiwi]

Hey John :D

I'm not a hanging, I'm dangling :lol:

Yep - to a degree, out of NZ is cheaper. The States trip is seriously cheap. The domestic flights within America are free, and accomodation is too. I just need spending money and flight money for a return trip to LA.
Europe, not so cheap - but well worth it ;)

so tell me, how do you get free trips within the domestic US? or is it a case of not what you know but who?

[iKirst]

My friendly personal travel agent has informed me that that's a normal deal they do around Xmas each year.
Fly return to LA, and receive 3 free domestic flights within the States. Nice eh :)

[theflyingkiwi]

My friendly personal travel agent has informed me that that's a normal deal they do around Xmas each year.
Fly return to LA, and receive 3 free domestic flights within the States. Nice eh :)

that's not a bad deal, shame that the rest of the US will be flying at the same time.

[Nzshrimper]

your coming up for the V8's what more do you need?
a mark3 and a 400mm 2.8L IS erm....

shame i cant persuade tag's wife to let him go..

[iKirst]

that's not a bad deal, shame that the rest of the US will be flying at the same time.
No no, son - not book at Xmas, the deals open at Xmas / Jan
I'll be utalising it during the late US Summer ;)

[iKirst]

a mark3 and a 400mm 2.8L IS erm....
Can't please everyone, hehe

[theflyingkiwi]

No no, son - not book at Xmas, the deals open at Xmas / Jan
I'll be utalising it during the late US Summer ;)

yea but what I said still holds true. :lol: still got to deal with those americans.

[iKirst]

American's that I already know, and one ex pat Aussie (shoosh!). I'm suitably used to dealing with those folks ;)

[tag141]

shame i cant persuade tag's wife to let him go..

She's booking a holiday for two weeks. Now I need something as well. Ooo, a trip to Pukekohe should be fine thanks. Or maybe, just maybe, a company are having a seminar in Auckland that very weekend.

[Nzshrimper]

She's booking a holiday for two weeks. Now I need something as well. Ooo, a trip to Pukekohe should be fine thanks. Or maybe, just maybe, a company are having a seminar in Auckland that very weekend.
now that would be good.. very handy.. ;) 20th April .... or keep the cash for the 70 - 200 ...

[akiwi]

Most excellent offer :D
I still have tickets from a round the world trip that was cut short in 2001, with desinations such as Frankfurt, Dublin, Amsterdam etc.. It pains me to know I never made it there. Maybe I should plan Germany for October... ;)

October is too late. You mean end of September :p (If you where thinking of Oktoberfest)

I want to go to poland and meet Lorek :lol:

He lives in the south of France now. Used to be in Poland. That's why we see so few pictures from him as the French women aren't so easy to get as models.

perhaps we should plan a GKPE meeting in Europe somewhere?

I can recommend Munich. End of September. (Along with 1/4 if the rest of NZ)

now that would be good.. very handy.. ;) 20th April .... or keep the cash for the 70 - 200 ...

Ooooh Decisions decisions.

[tag141]

now that would be good.. very handy.. ;) 20th April .... or keep the cash for the 70 - 200 ...

Mmmm. Let me see. It's my birthday the week before Puke. I've put my present list in to the birthday fairy (that's different from the Mini Challenge fairy:shock: by the way !), 70-200 2.8 IS or 70-200 2.8 or 70-200 F4. I'll now have to add small print "Or a trip to Pukekohe for the weekend of the 20th".

[iKirst]

Mmmm. Let me see. It's my birthday the week before Puke. I've put my present list in to the birthday fairy (that's different from the Mini Challenge fairy:shock: by the way !), 70-200 2.8 IS or 70-200 2.8 or 70-200 F4. I'll now have to add small print "Or a trip to Pukekohe for the weekend of the 20th".
Mine too! What day?
Present fairies aren't nice to me, so I tend to just buy myself stuff, hehe

[Nzshrimper]

Mmmm. Let me see. It's my birthday the week before Puke. I've put my present list in to the birthday fairy (that's different from the Mini Challenge fairy:shock: by the way !), 70-200 2.8 IS or 70-200 2.8 or 70-200 F4. I'll now have to add small print "Or a trip to Pukekohe for the weekend of the 20th".
I takeit by the mini challange fairy you mean Robin Curtis...

trip will be cheap thou.. just flights and spending money - i have a car arranged and i am sure one of the nice boys up north would allow you share a room.. :D

[tag141]

Mine too! What day?
Present fairies aren't nice to me, so I tend to just buy myself stuff.

13th. Present fairies aren't really that good to me. It's more like I'll buy what I want, the missus will wrap it up and then I act suprised. If I leave it to her, I get what she wants! Last year was day at Millbrook including pedicure and a class on 'How to Apply Make-up", so I got her a welder for her birthday.