GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[NordieBoy]

How big was the bag!

[Wazza]

Small satchel bag big enough to snuggly fit 70-200. The 600mm I would say was in a steel padded box in the car. :lol:

[Wazza]

Next serious question.

Those matt board frames, textured cardboard, cut out frame, with a backing..> Where is the best place to get say 100 done? And how much do they cost.

Cheers

[weka2000]

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.

My philips 23" died. Ive just setup the replacement 32" Samsung LCD

shame the max res is only 1360x768

Its 2 keyboards wide and I need to sit back to see the whole screen. So looks like a trademe item to get my "L" glass :)

[NordieBoy]

A bit underexposed and needs straightening up.
But apart from that, you lucky b*******!

:D

[weka2000]

A bit underexposed and needs straightening up.
But apart from that, you lucky b*******!

:D

Its up for sale on trademe :)

[MattL]

Hey Yall.

My bags are packed and im ready to go, the taxi

Im off up north to Taupo Bay, home of the infamous Taupo Bay Pano (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=131426&highlight=taupo+bay+pano). Im going on a mission!

My mission, is to sell 21 prints of said pano. Theres around 300houses, so thats less than a 10% hit rate - something I think is achieveable (but who knows).

I've got my big pano. Check.
Business Cards. Check.
Website. Check.
Order forms. Check
Information sheets regarding mounting laminating etc etc. check.
camera and various other goodies. check.
flash cards full of music for the 5 hour drive north, check. (bet you didnt know the 300d plays mp3s!)
viewmaster. Check.

So wish me luck. If im successful, the next time you see me here will be with a brand-new 1d MK2 N. - Thats right! If i reach my target of 21 prints sold, Im buying a 1d2n.

[weka2000]

Hey Yall.

My bags are packed and im ready to go, the taxi

Im off up north to Taupo Bay, home of the infamous Taupo Bay Pano (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=131426&highlight=taupo+bay+pano). Im going on a mission!

My mission, is to sell 21 prints of said pano. Theres around 300houses, so thats less than a 10% hit rate - something I think is achieveable (but who knows).

I've got my big pano. Check.
Business Cards. Check.
Website. Check.
Order forms. Check
Information sheets regarding mounting laminating etc etc. check.
camera and various other goodies. check.
flash cards full of music for the 5 hour drive north, check. (bet you didnt know the 300d plays mp3s!)
viewmaster. Check.

So wish me luck. If im successful, the next time you see me here will be with a brand-new 1d MK2 N. - Thats right! If i reach my target of 21 prints sold, Im buying a 1d2n.

Now theres a young man with big ideas, dreams and with that attitude sucess.

Why do some people fly while others crash and burn? Easy winners reach for the sun and keep going no matter what.

Good on you hope you sell them all.

[Wazza]

And who recommended the 1DiiN?

Do I get the first borrow, after never hesistating to lending you my gear :D

[MattL]

I havnt bought it yet warren. :P

[Moppie]

Good luck Matt!

[joeseph]

(bet you didnt know the 300d plays mp3s!)

Yup,
I spotted a Cisco router the other day with a CF slot in the front - popped the card: a wopping 64Mb of storage. Thought better of pocketing it.... ;)

All the best Matt with your sales!

[dgcorner]

Matt, all the best! Btw, you're heading South to Taupo... not North... that is unless you are already South of Taupo and then heading North ;-)

Suggest also that you place a couple of those panos in some stores with your contact details.

Happy hunting!

[scotttnz]

Btw, you're heading South to Taupo... not North... that is unless you are already South of Taupo and then heading North

Ah...Taupo Bay is not in Taupo....it is a nice beach way up north. Nice spot, i'm told by people who have been there.

[tim]

I just got a $750 print order from the last wedding I did!!! :D It'll take a day or so to process them, but that'll help me pay my rent! :)

[weka2000]

Well was up at Karekare this morning. Just about gave the 5D a bath. Found 2 new waterfalls the hard way. Heard water went over the edge untill I found it very quick trip down, slid all the way. Will post shoots later.

If my 32" LCD sells its a 17-40 F4 for me :)

I used my ND filter today need graduated ones might get one tommorow from Auckland Camera.

[Wazza]

huh, isn't the 32" the new replacement?

My uncle bought a good 32" LCD TV with DVI cable thingy for monitor input, and is exceptional quality comared to his 21" LCD monitor. $3000, but got it for $2400 after paying cash.,

[Wazza]

I just got a $750 print order from the last wedding I did!!! :D It'll take a day or so to process them, but that'll help me pay my rent! :)


That's decent. What's the markup on these? Approx 3-4 times?

Should be good. :)

[dgcorner]

Ah...Taupo Bay is not in Taupo....it is a nice beach way up north. Nice spot, i'm told by people who have been there.

Ooops :oops: My mistake... geography was never my strong point. I learned something today! ;-)

[dgcorner]

I just got a $750 print order from the last wedding I did!!! :D It'll take a day or so to process them, but that'll help me pay my rent! :)

Cool -- I wonder whether I will ever get to sell a pic one of these days... So far I'm doing things to help my son's school -- took almost 1500 pics over the 4 day camp at Carey Park. Can't post any except maybe for my son...

[tim]

The markup's decent, because it takes me a while to process the images. Doing weddings it's quite likely you're going to sell some prints! Actually I should really point out to the woman that for the same price as she's paying for prints she can get a book made...

[weka2000]

huh, isn't the 32" the new replacement?

My uncle bought a good 32" LCD TV with DVI cable thingy for monitor input, and is exceptional quality comared to his 21" LCD monitor. $3000, but got it for $2400 after paying cash.,

Its way to big, and by selling it I can then get GOOD glass for my 5D. My Toshiba P100 will become my photo editing PC.

[scotttnz]

I used my ND filter today need graduated ones might get one tommorow from Auckland Camera.

I'm going to try to get over to auckland camera tommorrow too. I want to look at the Sigma 17-70 and some ND\ND grad filters.

[weka2000]

I'm going to try to get over to auckland camera tommorrow too. I want to look at the Sigma 17-70 and some ND\ND grad filters.

Want to buy a 17-40 but not allowed untill I sell LCD screen :(

[joeseph]

<grumble> so much for leaving home late & missing all the traffic :cry:
Left home at 10am and by 11am we'd covered the staggering distance of 24.8Km
Doesn't take a rocket-scientist to work out the average speed...

[forsaken]

Won our first game of the tournement today:)

[weka2000]

Karekare waterfalls new ones :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1400940#post1400940

[forsaken]

nice shots Weka the waterfall guy :)

[weka2000]

nice shots Weka the waterfall guy :)

Love waterfalls dont know why just seems to be so peacefull yet ever changing. The surf does the same for me as well.

[dgcorner]

Pic of Gabby learning to rock climb while at school camp -- HERE (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1401022#post1401022)

[forsaken]

is it just me or when you glance at this thread title doesn't it look like general gamblings thread?

or am I just odd

[weka2000]

Scott I grabed that Graduated ND filter, they told me someone else looked at it earlier.

Went to the zoo and Tigers not feeling well :( Im going to shoot that tiger one day, but did get a year family pass.

Got home and gess who fogot to change his iso setting from the moon shots last night arrr so I would have been really pived if tiger was ok.

[forsaken]

i know how that is Tony. So now I always double check my iso settings before I shoot

[scotttnz]

Scott I grabed that Graduated ND filter, they told me someone else looked at it earlier.

I went to their shop in Queen St as well. They had a couple of ND grad filters but no holders. I will have to get them to order me one.

[weka2000]

I went to their shop in Queen St as well. They had a couple of ND grad filters but no holders. I will have to get them to order me one.

Couldnt find an easy parking spot so will go to Aukland camera Tuesday as its sill a holiday if you work in a school :)

[Wazza]

You mean people actually shop elsewhere than just Auckland Camera? :o

[scotttnz]

You mean people actually shop elsewhere than just Auckland Camera?

Only when they are closed and everyone else is open, and we want to buy today!

[weka2000]

Only when they are closed and everyone else is open, and we want to buy today!

Camera wharehouse queen street seems shut today :(

[joeseph]

Another Kiwi joins the band...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=159300

[forsaken]

most things will be shut today Tony.

[weka2000]

Another Kiwi joins the band...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=159300

Did you not go away this weekend?

[joeseph]

Did you not go away this weekend?
Yes,
and by the strange magic of the T3G wand, I can remain connected. Thanks Teresa! :p

[Wazza]

Yes,
and by the strange magic of the T3G wand, I can remain connected. Thanks Teresa! :p

But I hear magic is costly. :evil:

[forsaken]

ain't that the truth

[weka2000]

But I hear magic is costly. :evil:

Wazza what are you up to, dont tell me your just sitting around at home?

[scotttnz]

Anyone interested in a mini GKPE tonight? Sunset is not looking too good, but you never know....

[weka2000]

Anyone interested in a mini GKPE tonight? Sunset is not looking too good, but you never know....

Love to but got a couple of rug rats to take care of :)

[dgcorner]

Anyone interested in a mini GKPE tonight? Sunset is not looking too good, but you never know....

Pass... having Easter dinner at Pt. Chev... and the traffic is going to be bad because of the Rolling Stones concert!:confused:

[joeseph]

But I hear magic is costly. :evil:
Only if one is paying for it... ;)

[Wazza]

Here's what I've been doing:

http://wazz*****scity.com/20d/120-surfer.jpg
Surfer at Maori Bay

http://wazz*****scity.com/20d/120_737.jpg

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/okd.jpg

All with 120-300.

First surfer pic with 1.4 tele

[joeseph]

I've not been completely camera-free either :-) [warning- 350Kb file]
http://joebloggs.servebeer.com/potn/wn-pano-2500.jpg

[::John::]

Happy Birthday, too, to iKirst

[forsaken]

wheres the hockey shots wazza?

[forsaken]

Anyone interested in a mini GKPE tonight? Sunset is not looking too good, but you never know....


would have been keen but was too busy getting suspected concussion. Concrete walls have no give in them, just glad I brought a new helmet last week:rolleyes:


heres what I've been doing
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/1745642/139800405.jpg

[forsaken]

where is that taken from Duncan?

[Wazza]

where is that taken from Duncan?

That's Lower Hutt.. Near where I did some wedding shots with tim.

As for hockey shots, I edited two shots quickly above, taking only 2min, as I was spending the time with Kirst on her birthday. :)

[weka2000]

That's Lower Hutt.. Near where I did some wedding shots with tim.

As for hockey shots, I edited two shots quickly above, taking only 2min, as I was spending the time with Kirst on her birthday. :)

I hope you brought her some nice glass. Happy BD iKirst.

Wazza got any more surf shots

[Wazza]

Yeah I have loads, but no time today sorry.

I bought Kirst a BG-E2 and nice bunch of flowers, and eternal love. :)

[scotttnz]

I bought Kirst a BG-E2 and nice bunch of flowers

Must be true love!

Happy Birthday Kirst!

[weka2000]

Yeah I have loads, but no time today sorry.

I bought Kirst a BG-E2 and nice bunch of flowers, and eternal love. :)

The perfect man.... what every womans wants a good grip. How much did eternal love cost :)

[scotttnz]

I got out with my camera this morning for the 1st time in weeks....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_8616.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_8631.jpg

I really do like that 10-20.....thanks Tony!

I missed the sunrise, but it was nice anyway. I had to be carefull withh all the long shadows, I was constantly getting my own shadow in frame.

[joeseph]

where is that taken from Duncan?
Yes you can see a little bit of lower Hutt, Petone etc.
Taken from Wainuiomata hill lookout. (before the clouds rolled in...)
Another successful 8 shot pano!

[dgcorner]

Happy birthday Kirst!

[dgcorner]

Si, what the heck happened to your ear? I hope you are well.

[weka2000]

Scott you will love your new 1EF-S 18-55 F2.8 seen some shots. Its sharp
You want it ;)

In the words of my wife when it comes to spending money " hell I could be dead tommorow"

I want my Canon 17-40 now!... must resist untill 32" LCD sells.

Off to zoo this afternoon......memo to self check ISO settings

[dgcorner]

Scott & Duncan -- nice captures. With the list of "To Dos" I have it will be a little while before I can get to go out and take pics.

[Wazza]

The perfect man.... what every womans wants a good grip. How much did eternal love cost :)

Well I've used my camera gear as collateral

[forsaken]

Si, what the heck happened to your ear? I hope you are well.


head hit a wooden rail and my shoulder slammed the concrete boards. But on the plus side I was told I got the puck off the opposing player, they call it commitment, most call it stupidity.

this shot shows the nice white paint from the rail and some of the wood jammed under one of the screws.
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/1745642/140035149.jpg

as for me at this stage all is good, a bit of a bruised shoulder and cranial brusing but was back playing today as the st johns people couldn't be bothered checking for concussion

[NordieBoy]

head hit a wooden rail and my shoulder slammed the concrete boards. But on the plus side I was told I got the puck off the opposing player, they call it commitment, most call it stupidity.

Are you forsak3n on TradeMe?

[weka2000]

Just turned down a $2000 offer for my LCD :(

Seriously wondering if I need the 17-40 $1300. Ah wants and needs, wife is toughtning up on me :(
She is getting serious about her aussy trip in September, Im staying at home to work :(

[forsaken]

Are you forsak3n on TradeMe?


checks trademe



yup thats me


lol your fbi :) just checked the profile

[forsaken]

now I know its you I will stop bidding. Can't have you paying to much

[NordieBoy]

:D Cheers http://fran.orcon.net.nz/beer3.gif

I really need a walkaround lens that can go wider and further than nifty (Though I will still love him.)

What do you think of your photobank pro?
I think the next steps after this lens will be a PSD then a 70-200 2.8 Sigma then a 20D...
Hopefully this month but more likely spread out over the next 6-12...

[iKirst]

Cheers for the birthday wishes, folks :D :D
And Warren, you spent far FAR too much on me. I feel incredibly spoilt. Thank you x

[Wazza]

Just remember you own my gear, I OWN you. :lol:

rendezvous+girlfriend+iKirst+Wazza walked the slopes of Rangitoto yesterday. Preparing ourselves for the GREAT Kiwi blah blah... What a walk that was! Unless your goal is to get fit, I recommend not to carry every single lens and accessory you have..

[weka2000]

Just remember you own my gear, I OWN you. :lol:.

Hell even I wondnt say that to my wife :eek:

[weka2000]

So Mattl how did you get on? How many did you sell. Would you do the same again. I like your idea.

[joeseph]

Doesn't look like I'm going to meet Daniel this week - have to stay in Welly for a funeral on Thurs :-(
oh well, there's always a next time.

[dgcorner]

Hell even I wondnt say that to my wife :eek:

Ditto:D

[dgcorner]

. . .Unless your goal is to get fit, I recommend not to carry every single lens and accessory you have..

Thanks for the heads-up. Nifty and 24-70 should do me good... plus the heavy tripod that I will leave in the boot till we return to Devonport.

How's the 3021 doing? Sturdy isn't she? I love mine.. but it can be really heavy during a long trekk.

[weka2000]

Well mght test shooting in the rain today. I want to go back to Karekare while its overcast and maybe some more water.

So will be making a raincoat for my camera and lens. Clear plastic bag should do.

Im curious to know what else is up there if I go further up the stream. Well only 1 way to find out I guess.

Everything is going to change very soon as the water levels increase. Most of my spots I shoot from will be under water, and the speed of water flow will increase greatly.

[weka2000]

Ditto:D

Mind you thats where the wife taking the husbands surname came from, ownership...... Mrs Smith property of Mr Smith.

I am glad for one that woman burnt their bra's and wanted equality. Ive had a woman boss in the past and I have no trouble been under a woman :lol:

[dgcorner]

Mind you thats where the wife taking the husbands surname came from, ownership...... Mrs Smith property of Mr Smith.

I am glad for one that woman burnt their bra's and wanted equality. Ive had a woman boss in the past and I have no trouble been under a woman :lol:

Yep, but I thought that when the woman takes her husband's name -- she owns him? :lol: Though equality these days means that a relationship is a partnership rather than "ownership." I'd rather have a partnership...

Indeed, I don't mind working under a woman -- just as long as she doesn't have a chip on her shoulder that shouts "I'm the boss, I'm a woman and you're a man, you will follow what I say, whether you like it or not." :lol: Btw, I hear red-heads are a difficult boss to work for -- truth or myth?

[weka2000]

Yep, but I thought that when the woman takes her husband's name -- she owns him? :lol: Though equality these days means that a relationship is a partnership rather than "ownership." I'd rather have a partnership...

Indeed, I don't mind working under a woman -- just as long as she doesn't have a chip on her shoulder that shouts "I'm the boss, I'm a woman and you're a man, you will follow what I say, whether you like it or not." :lol: Btw, I hear red-heads are a difficult boss to work for -- truth or myth?

Redhead woman are HOT, I married one can be a bit fistie if provoked but cant they all.

I work on the pemise that the only person who tells me what to do is the one who pays my wages. Everyone else can try but my responce often offends, like the new teacher who sujested I give up smoking the other day. I think that will be the last time she ever sujests anything to me.

Partnership is good but it is a fact that we all take charge of something due to strengths or gifts. I have found that there are things Sandra is way better at than I am so she takes care of that area and I trust her judgement.

[dgcorner]

. . .Partnership is good but it is a fact that we all take charge of something due to strengths or gifts. I have found that there are things Sandra is way better at than I am so she takes care of that area and I trust her judgement.

Agree -- Tina takes charge of the finances & cooking. I do the laundry and house cleaning (when I can,) automotive stuff, computers and some cooking... did I mention picture taking too? ;-)

We rely on each others' strengths to build on our partnership/relationship. Of course, there are aspects of the relationship that are open to discussion.

At the end of the day, I always have the last say and it is: "Yes, dear.":lol:

[scotttnz]

Picked up some cokin kit today. P121M ND4 Grad, and P152 ND2. Got a 77mm adapter ring too......so what am I missing? Nobody has got any P size filter holders in stock!

[Wazza]

First of all, sorry Duncan for your loss, whoever that may be. Life is precious. Take care. :)

scott: what is a P size holder?

It's good to see everyones good wifes/partners etc. We all do our own thing. I'm very happy.

Just popped around to Tony to lend my 17-40L, and Kirst drove me (oh yeah, did I mention my lady is the driver and covers the petrol costs :lol:).
Good to meet Sandra too, she's a lovely woman, and hopefully allows you to buy a 17-40 if it looks to be a useful lens for yourself.

[dgcorner]

Picked up some cokin kit today. P121M ND4 Grad, and P152 ND2. Got a 77mm adapter ring too......so what am I missing? Nobody has got any P size filter holders in stock!

Sent you PM. Holder with Tony -- I think that he is done with it.

[dgcorner]

Anyone have experience or feedback on Transcend 80X or 120X 2gb CD cards? I've read favourable reviews on the 256mb versions but couldn't find any on the newer ones.

The cards have a 5yr warranty and are going for $121 (80X) and $129 (120X) respectively on TradeMe.

There also are a couple of Kingston Elite 50X for $130-$135

[FlyingPete]

Anyone have experience or feedback on Transcend 80X or 120X 2gb CD cards? I've read favourable reviews on the 256mb versions but couldn't find any on the newer ones.

The cards have a 5yr warranty and are going for $121 (80X) and $129 (120X) respectively on TradeMe.

There also are a couple of Kingston Elite 50X for $130-$135

Not sure about the Transcend, but the Kingston cards are good, $135inGST is less than I can get them for delivered ($132incGST + delivery).

[Wazza]

Give Simon/forsaken a small fan base...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=160384

Just shared some shots, of some VERY harsh conditions. (Simon and Kirst can vouch for that).

[forsaken]

What do you think of your photobank pro?
.

in all reality its a bit slow transfer wise, but at the price I got it for I can't complain

[forsaken]

nice shots wazza. Glad theres only 1 of me :)

[weka2000]

Well for those who cant get enough of waterfalls :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=160416

Thanks again wazza. It did dawn on me the wider the angle the further everything gets pushed back, not sure if I like that as I perfer things closer.

I made a plastic raincoats for the camera and 1 for me but it didnt rain the whole time I was out there.

[FlyingPete]

Here's what I've been doing:

<Cool surfing Shot>

<Cool plane shot>

<Another cool plane shot>

All with 120-300.

First surfer pic with 1.4 tele

How did you get so close? Is there any cropping? Hmmm sharp :D

[Wazza]

No cropping involved, and the plane shots won't be at full focal length.
For the next 2-3 weeks, the normal main taxiway is being operated as the runway, meaning they're landing 150metres away from the fence, instead of say 500metres. Makes a huge difference.

[tim]

If anyone wants to see what i've been up to take a look at this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=160471). Comments/critique welcome (on that thread please I can't always keep up with this one).

[tim]

Wazza, no matter what you shoot it comes out great. You can be on the photography team when I get married, along with Johannes Van Kan (http://www.jvk.co.nz/) (wedding photographer of the year least two years). I saw him present a seminar today, he's just amazing.

[tim]

Hey can people give me an opinion on this photo for a club competition? I'm not sure whether to enter it or not. It's open, so no theme.

http://www.mrwild.co.nz/unprotected/wp/temp/204.jpg

[CliveyBoy]

[quote=tim]Hey can people give me an opinion on this photo for a club competition? I'm not sure whether to enter it or not. It's open, so no theme./quote]

It seems a little central, with too much empty highlight behind the subject. Our evaluators would also probably find that the two strands of hair coming forward are a little distracting. But I like it with a little cropped of the viewer's right. Much more open to debate is facing-right or facing-left.

Our Thursday mtg will be very light with more than half the club in Christchurch for the convention.

[weka2000]

Hey can people give me an opinion on this photo for a club competition? I'm not sure whether to enter it or not. It's open, so no theme.


I find the photo depressing. Neither are happy. Thats my opinion

The photo itself is great. I would be more than happy to enter that.

[weka2000]

Anyone intrested in 2x550ex speedlights, stand and unbrellas and possibly the remote transmitter. Looking at going to AC powered flashes.

PM me if intrested it will be 1K + a bit

[Wazza]

Wazza, no matter what you shoot it comes out great. You can be on the photography team when I get married, along with Johannes Van Kan (http://www.jvk.co.nz/) (wedding photographer of the year least two years). I saw him present a seminar today, he's just amazing.

Thanks for the compliment. :)

As for the pic, it's personally not one of my favourites of yours... I also didn't like the framing of it, and although she's sharply focused, he isn't. And it's a bit dark. Maybe an overexposure with some glow.

[scotttnz]

Got my cokin P series holder today, and have modified it to fstopjojo's instrauctions so that it does not cause vignetting on my 10-20.......now where is a sunset to test it on.....

[NordieBoy]

now I know its you I will stop bidding. Can't have you paying to much

Bugger :(

It's up over $400 now.
I'm pulling out...

[NordieBoy]

Bugger again :(
I got it for $65 more than I was going to go to...

Oh well, it retails for over $800 and it's only 18months old.

It'll do :D

[weka2000]

Bugger again :(
I got it for $65 more than I was going to go to...

Oh well, it retails for over $800 and it's only 18months old.

It'll do :D

what did you buy ?

[tim]

It seems a little central, with too much empty highlight behind the subject. Our evaluators would also probably find that the two strands of hair coming forward are a little distracting. But I like it with a little cropped of the viewer's right. Much more open to debate is facing-right or facing-left.

Our Thursday mtg will be very light with more than half the club in Christchurch for the convention.

I find the photo depressing. Neither are happy. Thats my opinion

The photo itself is great. I would be more than happy to enter that.

As for the pic, it's personally not one of my favourites of yours... I also didn't like the framing of it, and although she's sharply focused, he isn't. And it's a bit dark. Maybe an overexposure with some glow.

Thanks guys, good points. At weddings you sometimes have no time at all to change settings, you just point and shoot when you see a moment that needs to be captured. Missed framing, exposures off, hair in the wrong place, it all takes a distant second place to capturing the emotions of the day. I've seen some wonderful photos that technically were terrible, but I still liked them. The exposure was actually spot on to what I wanted at the time, I was deliberately using ambient light without fill flash and metering the face in partial.

I think i'll enter it. I'll crop out the right, and i'll change my channel mixer settings to put a bit more light on her face.

[NordieBoy]

what did you buy ?

Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 EX

Should be a good walkaround and low-light as well as wider and more reach than Nifty (Sorry Nifty but it's true, will you forgive me?)

Actually I was very surprised how the Sigma 70-200 f4-5.6 APO coped with low-light at the weekend.
Especially as I was shooting medium JPG's to make my cards last.
This one is at f5 190mm 1/30th - whitebalance and levels, no crop, no usm, no despeckle.
+ 100% crop.

[CliveyBoy]

I think i'll enter it. I'll crop out the right, and i'll change my channel mixer settings to put a bit more light on her face.

It is worth it. I especially like the angle - it gives a nice diagonal of the drapes and the subjects. Hope it goes well. It certainly captures emotion well, with a great contrast to the occasion.

[dgcorner]

Looks good Fran!

[dgcorner]

It is worth it. I especially like the angle - it gives a nice diagonal of the drapes and the subjects. Hope it goes well. It certainly captures emotion well, with a great contrast to the occasion.

Clive, are you coming up for the Devon-Rangi GKPE III?

[CliveyBoy]

Clive, are you coming up for the Devon-Rangi GKPE III?

Yes. No. Yes...

Want to, but working out how to fit it in with the Sunday's Cambridge to Hamilton Canoe Race.

My wife, Lorraine, would be with me, but would be unlikely to go to the top (useful excuse for me).

I would expect to drive to Devonport in our station wagon.

[dgcorner]

Yes. No. Yes...

Want to, but working out how to fit it in with the Sunday's Cambridge to Hamilton Canoe Race.

My wife, Lorraine, would be with me, but would be unlikely to go to the top (useful excuse for me).

I would expect to drive to Devonport in our station wagon.

The Cambridge to Hamilton race will surely give you heaps of photo ops... We'll see you when we see you then ;-)

[weka2000]

Quick note 2 x 550ex speedlights for sale $450 each.
PM me will sell individally if you pickup with cash :)

[FlyingPete]

And now for something completely different, and the main reason I haven't been seen around here much recently...

Well I am I have an exam tomorrow at 10am, been studying for several weeks, did the course last year, got the kit here at home, know the stuff really well except I keep getting caught out by command syntax, it seems the stuff I am having the most fun with is the command structure which is based on a RedHat 7.2 Kernel, that’s right Linux, a bit rough for a Windows guy...

Hmmm vmkfstools -X 8019M vmhba0:0:6:1:LUN1.vmdk
oh and there is mii-tool -F 100BaseTX-FD, bet none of you Linux heads has seen those!

Oh any you Windows guys don’t know text editors until you see vi :rolleyes:

Then there are the new acronyms, COW is my favorite (Copy On Write).

Oh well when (not if :D ) I pass this sucker the company I am working for at the time can become a reseller, and installations are only supported when done by someone certified, so it is quite valuable, another $350 to fork out too if I fail :(

I am actually quite inspired, I may just convert my 20D to Linux...

[Moppie]

I am actually quite inspired, I may just convert my 20D to Linux...


Now that would be impressive!


Good luck with the Exam :8

[weka2000]

Ah linux, had a good play with Mandrake, Red Hat and Suse. Now all I use it for is IPCOP www.ipcop.org (http://www.ipcop.org).

I have 1 server for home and one for school, linux kicks ass compared to MS ISA for web control.

Scott Im ready to upload for challange #3 50mm B/W landscape (dam I love these challanges)

[FlyingPete]

Now that would be impressive!

Well they are actually running a DOS variant now for the file managment :shock:

Hmmm, I can imagine it now:
[root@EOS20D /DCIM] eostool -exp AP 2.8 -takephoto -noflash

Good luck with the Exam :8

Thanks!

[tim]

Hmmm 20D on linux - fine but instead of a menu system you edit a config file with the restart a daemon to apply your change :p

[weka2000]

Hmmm 20D on linux - fine but instead of a menu system you edit a config file with the restart a daemon to apply your change :p

What no GUI :lol:

[dgcorner]

All the best for the exam Pete! I hope you pass it -- we've been missing your wit & humour ;-)

[weka2000]

So once you pass does that mean you will get out with your 20D more ?

[tim]

What no GUI :lol:

Real men don't need a gui son :p

[joeseph]

Good luck Pete - I remember Vi from a few years ago. Reminded me a lot of Edlin. :-)

[FlyingPete]

Woo hoo! I passed! :D :D :D

But what an exam, easily the toughest I have seen, it actually asks you questions that require you have expereince with the product, now I see why I couldn't find brain dumps or cram sessions on it!

An example would be:
The following four answers are all correct, which is the best, or the following four answers will all assist, but which is of least value.

Lots of Linux stuff too :rolleyes: For a product that doesn't promote itself as using Linux, it has a aweful lot of it in the exam! (Linux is used for the service console).

[FlyingPete]

Real men don't need a gui son :p

I still remember going to a computer show in 1984 with my father and seeing a GUI and mouse for the first time, it was at least another 5 years before I owned a machine or regualty used a machine with a GUI.

Anyway, most of the products I use, the real men only don't use the GUI, the CLI is where the real power is :D

Too often have I seem examples of configurations that cannot be done due to limitations to the GUI...

[dgcorner]

Woo hoo! I passed! :D :D :D

But what an exam, easily the toughest I have seen, it actually asks you questions that require you have expereince with the product, now I see why I couldn't find brain dumps or cram sessions on it!

An example would be:
The following four answers are all correct, which is the best, or the following four answers will all assist, but which is of least value.

Lots of Linux stuff too :rolleyes: For a product that doesn't promote itself as using Linux, it has a aweful lot of it in the exam! (Linux is used for the service console).

Congratulations Pete! Glad to have you back!

[dgcorner]

Gosh, I'm really tempted to buy the new 120X 2gb Transcend CF card... though can't seem to find reviews for the damned thing! It's $2 cheaper than the Kingston Elite 2gb 50X... and with a handful of CF card manufacturers this could be a top rate card... but how the heck do I find out before buying:confused: :lol:

[FlyingPete]

Gosh, I'm really tempted to buy the new 120X 2gb Transcend CF card... though can't seem to find reviews for the damned thing! It's $2 cheaper than the Kingston Elite 2gb 50X... and with a handful of CF card manufacturers this could be a top rate card... but how the heck do I find out before buying:confused: :lol:

Check this page out, he hasn't tested the 120X on the 20D:
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-7303
but they have on the 5D:
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-8198

[dgcorner]

Check this page out, he hasn't tested the 120X on the 20D:
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-7303
but they have on the 5D:
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-8198

Thanks Pete! Bugger, nothing on the 20D... I guess Transcend is where Kingston was 5 years ago... Nobody would touch the Kingstons until they were proven reliable...

[tim]

I googled CF reviews a while back and decided to stick with Sandisk and Kingston pro (or elite or whatever it is).

[weka2000]

Well this afternoon while most of you were working i was here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1425832#post1425832

[Wazza]

Congrats Pete.

Sorry about not replying to the PM tony, but was out at the V8s in Pukekohe.

Also met nzl-g3user, and had a good time. Thanks Mark, hopefully see you tomorrow, in the same spot.

Duncan are you back in Auckland yet and coming along?

[joeseph]

Duncan are you back in Auckland yet and coming along?
Yep, (only just!) do you feel like car pooling? Teresa can pay for the petrol from here...

Well done Pete! yes I know what you mean about Gui limitations - two words sum it up: Cisco PIX...

[Wazza]

$20 for parking would be the only expense. :)

Ready really early?
First race is 9:25, but was thinking of leaving around 8am, to get there by 9 with some traffic in the area.

[joeseph]

Sure, send me a txt when you're leaving home & I'll drag myself out of bed. Actually Fiona's working so I'll be up anyway.

[Wazza]

Ok, not a problem. Would guess it will be around 8:20am.
Cya in the morning.

[NordieBoy]

Got some of my Easter shots up ( http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=161513 ).
Landscapes and mostly taken from the car with the mighty Nifty.

[scotttnz]

I spotted some dodgy looking characters at the V8s today....they were up to no good I'm sure....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_9045.jpg

Sorry about the quality of the image....i was looking into the sun (honest!)

I'll do a post of some of my car images when i have had a chance to sort and PP them. I was pretty happy with the performance of my Sigma 70-200 + 1.4TC combo. I seem to have got a resonable % of in focus shots considering it was my first go a motorsport.

[joeseph]

Priceless! :-)

[dgcorner]

Funny how they all have the same stance -- slightly leaning to the right... ;-)

[NordieBoy]

Must be the Holden side of the track.

Almost didn't spot iKirst there.
Those camo pants work well :D

[theflyingkiwi]

I spotted some dodgy looking characters at the V8s today....they were up to no good I'm sure....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_9045.jpg

Sorry about the quality of the image....i was looking into the sun (honest!)

I'll do a post of some of my car images when i have had a chance to sort and PP them. I was pretty happy with the performance of my Sigma 70-200 + 1.4TC combo. I seem to have got a resonable % of in focus shots considering it was my first go a motorsport.

Ok, this is my first post here and I have to be upset. :( :mad: :p :p I would have been the photographer standing next to Kirst. But I am not sure that I would have been doing the same thing, still not 100% sure what a camera is. :)

If you didn't have anyone standing next to her then that would have been because I ran out of storage room. I would have thought that 3gb would have been enough, but it looks like I was wrong. Today I did set my highest number of shots in one day, 1565.

[scotttnz]

I would have been the photographer standing next to Kirst.

That pic was a crop of this one....which one is you?

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_9045_1.jpg

[theflyingkiwi]

in that case then I am not standing next to kirst, I am the one with the sunnys on. The person standing between kirst and myself is my brother. My camera had ran out of room by that stage. I did notice however that Kirst had a big smyle on her face, which I am sure is because she is using wazza's lens.

[scotttnz]

New fortnightly challange thread is over here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...49#post1429349

[FlyingPete]

You guys didn't use the "photographer with big lens comming through, get out of the way!" trick?

[theflyingkiwi]

You guys didn't use the "photographer with big lens comming through, get out of the way!" trick?

I am not to sure that would have worked, today I had someone who keeped getting in the way, (aka my brother) and yesterday I had some kid that decied it's a good idea for his flag in the direction I was pointing. :( gee don't people know how important we are :)

I seem to have the same problem when driving on the road :)

[scotttnz]

Some of my race pics are here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=161807