GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[joeseph]

You guys didn't use the "photographer with big lens comming through, get out of the way!" trick?
No need - 120-300 with 1.4TC, 20D & Monopod attached quickly becomes a hazard to shipping... (stand aside or lose a limb!)

[weka2000]

Well while you guys and gals were watching V8's I was painting my lounge ceiling and doing those things Ive been putting off. Sandra on days so I can get out my big sanders.

LCD sold and picked up, so I went and got my new home studio lights.

Totals cost $1080

Included 3 x 150 flash units with 75watt modeling light
60x60 soft box
snoot
Large stand
remote trigger

So heres what it looks like in my lounge

Selling my 550ex's to pay for it.

Sandra tired so no model in photo.

Send over a few of those super V8 babes ;)

[forsaken]

well I sat down to watch some racing before I headed into town for a feed before the disturbed concert (awesome concert btw) saw 3 laps of the GT3 cup and then there was no more racing :(

I hear Murph may be done for the weekend, thats a shame

[weka2000]

So which of you guys was the photography that got hit by a car at the V8's

[joeseph]

So which of you guys was the photography that got hit by a car at the V8's
Not guilty... (still copying files - probably post some tomorrow)

[dgcorner]

Tony, a few backdrops and you will have a full fledged studio ;-)

[weka2000]

Tony, a few backdrops and you will have a full fledged studio ;-)

Got black and white sheets for that job. Did a quick test tonigh with my model. White balance is off need to select flash for best results

[::John::]

Tony - wow - you are certainly moving on with your photography.

Have you tried custom white balance? I bought a white/grey 'card' that screws up into a wee size that fits in a small pouch that can fit in my bag - made by Lastolite - it's really effective and my shots have really changed (for the better) since the Custom White Balance experiments. The card was less than $50 over here.

[forsaken]

heres my attempt at V8 photography http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=162183

[weka2000]

Tony - wow - you are certainly moving on with your photography.

Have you tried custom white balance? I bought a white/grey 'card' that screws up into a wee size that fits in a small pouch that can fit in my bag - made by Lastolite - it's really effective and my shots have really changed (for the better) since the Custom White Balance experiments. The card was less than $50 over here.

I have a card just forget to use it :o

Yes photography has become a real passion, consumes my time. Computers and hardware are my second love thus I dont throw in my job, but the job also offers me photography oppotunitys thus in part why I brought studio lights. I need to get work to pay some how for "hireage" My 1st passion is my wife.
She is the most special woman who im forever trying to capture as I see her.

Love is blind so the 5D dosnt have a love setting :)

[weka2000]

Ok Tuesday 8am leaveing to go to karekare on the hunt for another hidden waterfall. Anyone want to join me. Most of you sound like your ears could do with some silence.

Wazza here is your chance to show me how its done, look at how my photos improved with the last lesson.

I expect we will walk up hill and up stream for about 45 min it will be good trainning for the GKPE 3 trip for you office workers.

[FlyingPete]

Ok Tuesday 8am leaveing to go to karekare on the hunt for another hidden waterfall. Anyone want to join me. Most of you sound like your ears could do with some silence.

Wazza here is your chance to show me how its done, look at how my photos improved with the last lesson.

I expect we will walk up hill and up stream for about 45 min it will be good trainning for the GKPE 3 trip for you office workers.

Hmmm, sorry, I am off to Chch for a week! Hopefully a good opportunity to get some nice autumn colour shots :D

[weka2000]

Well just sold my 2 x550ex and ST-E2. Seems I dont let much get to be a year old before its sold, upgraded or replaced.

Next on my list to buy is a Canon 70-200F2.8 non IS (thats wat a tripod is for) then ummm maybe that Sigmonster

[scotttnz]

Well just sold my 2 x550ex and ST-E2. Seems I dont let much get to be a year old before its sold, upgraded or replaced.

Next on my list to buy is a Canon 70-200F2.8 non IS (thats wat a tripod is for) then ummm maybe that Sigmonster


When are you going to sell that 24-70? it is getting pretty old now! And as for the bigma, if you don't sell it soon it will be so old that it is worthless!

[weka2000]

When are you going to sell that 24-70? it is getting pretty old now! And as for the bigma, if you don't sell it soon it will be so old that it is worthless!

Sigma a poor mans canon :) I would get the 70-200 Sigma but I think that the Canon will be better for the FF. Had a test of one and its nice.

Make me an offer I cant refuse. Dam the 5D FF is fussy on its glass. The 24-70 is a easy swap, the bigma what can you replace it with? Dont like push and pull. I have thought of replacing the bigma with the 120-300 F2.8 and a TC.

[dgcorner]

Wazza, and whomever else is interested:

p. D6 NZ Herald, 24 April 2006: "We're looking for a creative and versatile photographer to join the award-winning phtographic team at the NZ Herald. You will work primarily for the Herald's feature sections, including Viva, Canvass, and TimeOUt. . . Applications to Christine Koppel, NZ Herald, POBox 32, Auckland. e-mail: christine.koppel@nzherald.co.nz. Applications close: 28 April 2006."

[dgcorner]

[quote=weka2000]Sigma a poor mans canon :) quote]

No contest -- I'm really poor ;-)

[weka2000]

[quote=weka2000]Sigma a poor mans canon :) quote]

No contest -- I'm really poor ;-)

Im the poorest I live in mangere :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

[quote=dgcorner]

Im the poorest I live in mangere :rolleyes:

:lol: :lol: :lol: Not necessarily... I hear folks are moving there to take advantage of the lower rates compared to those who live in the East...:lol: :lol: :lol:

[dgcorner]

Has anyone Traded with "Khongong" on TradeMe? Although he has 100% positive feedback (800++ transactions) I would like to hear feedback from someone I know... Looking to buy a 2gb Kingston Elite CF card for $128 (inclusive of shipping)

I would have preferred the Transcend 120X but no joy in Googling/searching for other feedback....

[weka2000]

Ok advice needed. Ok there are 2 subjects that I love to photograph. Waterfalls and woman. Waterfalls are covered, however I just had an idea for models. Beauty training acadamys. Have been in contact with 1 in Auckland and the idea is the old TFP (Time for prints). There work needs to be photographed (the model) I need experence with photographing woman before I move on to my real dream.

What are people thoughts comments and advice (besides getting wife to agree). There will be the basic things i.e all ways have others there, model realase form etc. I need to get a portfoilo and just my wife wont be enough. I would prefer older woman but hey got to start somewhere.

Oh my real dream see bodyshots.co.nz

Hey some people love photography cars and others weddings :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

Tony, as the saying goes... if you have faith the size of a mustard seed you can move mountains... or Great men dream, then put action behind the dream. It helps too that you are passionate about what you are doing, as well as willing to put the $$$ when it is needed.

I would suggest:

1) get Sandra's consent. Without this nothing gets off the ground;
2) get Sandra's input/involvement. In doing so, she also has ownership and shares in your dream;
3) get "models" who want to have their own portfolio of pictures made. Offer a discount -- you are both learning the trade. Start off by advertising in th elocal papers/Herald, as well as referrals from friends, family, colleagues;
4) get model release forms -- it will save you the headache in the future.
5) remember, baby steps... baby steps... take it one step at a time. If you focus on the numerous aspects of the venture it can and will be overwhelming.
6) try to get free advertising -- if there is such a thing... Goodwill on your part will spur this on.

Can't think of anything else at the moment. Probably a cuppa would be good to bounce ideas off...

[weka2000]

Sandra said no young models older woman ok :)

Im going to ask my female work mates and sandra will ask hers. It would be an evening thing. I have much to learn, I have trouble getting people to pose as Im not sure what im trying to acheive ( that is seeing the final picture in your head).

The idea is to take a normal woman, mum, with job and taking her and getting her all dressed up and capturing her beauty to remind her that she is more than just a wife, mother and worker...she is also a sensual woman inside.

[FlyingPete]

Sandra said no young models older woman ok :)

Im going to ask my female work mates and sandra will ask hers. It would be an evening thing. I have much to learn, I have trouble getting people to pose as Im not sure what im trying to acheive ( that is seeing the final picture in your head).

The idea is to take a normal woman, mum, with job and taking her and getting her all dressed up and capturing her beauty to remind her that she is more than just a wife, mother and worker...she is also a sensual woman inside.

Sounds a little like those glamor shot people - Body Shots. They have an interesting rule though there - no males. Would be interesting to see how that stood up as far as human rights went if a guy applied for a job there :rolleyes:

I have always thought it would be possible to do a better job, as they live off soft focus, if a decent focus was used and some touch up, I am sure the result would be better.

[weka2000]

Sounds a little like those glamor shot people - Body Shots. They have an interesting rule though there - no males. Would be interesting to see how that stood up as far as human rights went if a guy applied for a job there :rolleyes:

I have always thought it would be possible to do a better job, as they live off soft focus, if a decent focus was used and some touch up, I am sure the result would be better.

From a womans point they have got it nailed. All woman team. I would look at husband and wife team. I think I could produce the same sort of work once I get my lightning sorted out. Sandra hates to model for me but does it anyway.

Be nice to have someone who "loved" the camera.

[Wazza]

Wazza, and whomever else is interested:

p. D6 NZ Herald, 24 April 2006: "We're looking for a creative and versatile photographer to join the award-winning phtographic team at the NZ Herald. You will work primarily for the Herald's feature sections, including Viva, Canvass, and TimeOUt. . . Applications to Christine Koppel, NZ Herald, POBox 32, Auckland. e-mail: christine.koppel@nzherald.co.nz. Applications close: 28 April 2006."


Thanks for that info.

Sounds like something worthwhile in applying. I was keeping an eye out for the Editorial photographer job, which I have a lot more experience in.. Sports/People/Day to day stuff.

Everything's a small challenge in photography, so far I've yet to try something that I've failed to succeed in. :)


Tony: not sure about tomorrow morning. Will know before I go to sleep. :lol:

[weka2000]

Tony: not sure about tomorrow morning. Will know before I go to sleep. :lol:

Its meant to be raining

[Wazza]

So that means no?

[dgcorner]

Thanks for that info.

Sounds like something worthwhile in applying. I was keeping an eye out for the Editorial photographer job, which I have a lot more experience in.. Sports/People/Day to day stuff.

Everything's a small challenge in photography, so far I've yet to try something that I've failed to succeed in. :)
:lol:

Warren, the best jobs aren't advertised -- they go internal first then external (same with Westpac, other banks, and organisations I think) so getting the editorial photo job will be a cinch later on. The trick is getting in first. ;)

With your "batting average" I'm sure you will succeed. Small challenges prepare us for huge ones... I found that out during the last 10 months of looking for work. Bugger though when I'm either too over-qualified or don't have the experience in a particular field:confused: Oh well, something good will eventuate from this -- I know because photography was one of them!

[Wazza]

Very true words, John. Thank you.

Tony: I've decided I need to relax, stick my camera down, (after 5000 shots in the weekend), and spend some quality time with Kirst.

Waterfalls will always be there, but need to make sure I put in the best effort for my more important half. :)

[weka2000]

So that means no?

Means if its fine we will go if raining we stay at home. That area can change in an hour. Unless you want to get very wet.

[weka2000]

Very true words, John. Thank you.

Tony: I've decided I need to relax, stick my camera down, (after 5000 shots in the weekend), and spend some quality time with Kirst.

Waterfalls will always be there, but need to make sure I put in the best effort for my more important half. :)

Sound like a married man :)

[joeseph]

Forcast is for widespread rain - not exactly the best photo weather.
Still, just as well Tony's sold his 550's as my new monitor arrived on my desk today. yay! :D

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[forsaken]

nice new toy youve got there Duncan

[theflyingkiwi]

nice toy, what's the make and model of the monitor? I am looking at replacing the LCD that I am currently using.

do you find it easer to use than the CRT ?

[FlyingPete]

Well on the subject of toys, my latest arrived today, a brand new Dell PowerEdge Server, hmmm dual core 2.8Ghz P4 (it replaces a dodgy Celeron 2.4), needs a bump in the memory department, the deal I got only came with 256MB, will attach it to my 1TB RAID array. I have my own wee datacenter now :D Nice piece of kit, quite quiet, so would make a good workstation with a decent video card (it has a 16x PCIexpress slot).

[joeseph]

nice toy, what's the make and model of the monitor? I am looking at replacing the LCD that I am currently using.

do you find it easer to use than the CRT ?

HP 1955
no idea if it's easier - I've only had it 5 minutes! will let you know... :-)

[Moppie]

Nice new toys Pete and Duncan, you will both need some kind of Managed Data Back Up soon im sure? :D

Im about to build my parents a new PC, just have to wait for my father to make up his mind on what spec, he wants something Vista ready, and dual core, and cheap. Its the 3rd requirement Im slowing making him realise won't happen.

[Wazza]

Here's my one and only V8 Supercar shot online so far

http://wazza.nfscity.com/20d/fabian.jpg

120-300 + 1.4 tc, = 420mm + crop + 50% resize.
:D

[Moppie]

And several minutes to download thanks to telecum and thier useage limits.
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[FlyingPete]

Here's my one and only V8 Supercar shot online so far

http://wazza.nfscity.com/20d/fabian.jpg

120-300 + 1.4 tc, = 420mm + crop + 50% resize.
:D

ANother fine shot from the Department of Sharpness :D

[Wazza]

Thanks guys, I've seen a few of Kirsts, and she's got a few stunners also. :)

[dgcorner]

Duncan, that new LCD makes a huge diff -- wow! Although I'm tempted to buy cheap LCDs the saying "you pay peanuts, you get monkeys" keeps popping up in my head. I should aim for an HP or Dell or something that will have some form of superior technology behind them...

Pete, amazing toys... I only understand the half of it but from the little knowledge I have it looks like you have awesome computing power at your finger tips...

Warren, as always nice and sharp capture. Amazing what the right tools for the job can do eh?

[FlyingPete]

Although I'm tempted to buy cheap LCDs the saying "you pay peanuts, you get monkeys" keeps popping up in my head. I should aim for an HP or Dell or something that will have some form of superior technology behind them...

Dell have a sweet online deal on a 20" Wide screen at the moment - 1680x1050, 800:1 Contrast ratio, 16ms response (OK no good for FPS games) all for $749 incGST & delivery! They do a basic 17" 1280x1024 for $450 inc everything too.

[dgcorner]

Dell have a sweet online deal on a 20" Wide screen at the moment - 1680x1050, 800:1 Contrast ratio, 16ms response (OK no good for FPS games) all for $749 incGST & delivery! They do a basic 17" 1280x1024 for $450 inc everything too.

Thanks Pete! Not that I'm buying anything really soon (unless the screen conks out on me. . .:D ) I'm just keeping tabs on whats good and not...

With regard to Dell -- I've had a few negative experiences with them -- 3 of them in the last 3 years... and found out the hard way that there is no such thing as real customer service for laptops. I gave up in the end and asked my previous controller to ban Dell from future purchases. They are now sticking with Compaq/HP. But to be fair also, their desktops are a joy to use.

[theflyingkiwi]

A note on LCD monitors, make sure they do 16.7 million colours and not 16.2 million. The difference isn't great but the enough to matter. As a photograher it does pay to see all the colours needed. Keep an eye out for that.

As for the 16ms responce time. they are normaly gray to gray. Even on a monitor that has a fast responce time the ture number is alot higher. I used to play FPS on a 16ms monitor and didn't see a problem.

[weka2000]

Well just got back form Karekare most water Ive seen out there so far. They had a LOT of rain. Stuck to the fall I knew didnt want to go to far alone.

[dgcorner]

. . .Stuck to the fall I knew didnt want to go to far alone.

Tony,

Good decision -- we wouldn't want to worry about you being lost... or at worse, hurt. There are pictures that are worth the tramp... but there are pictures not worth getting hurt for -- rain and mud make a path dangerous especially when near a cliff or a steep incline. A broken camera can be fixed... a broken back maybe not ;-)

Any pics?

[dgcorner]

A note on LCD monitors, make sure they do 16.7 million colours and not 16.2 million. The difference isn't great but the enough to matter. As a photograher it does pay to see all the colours needed. Keep an eye out for that.

As for the 16ms responce time. they are normaly gray to gray. Even on a monitor that has a fast responce time the ture number is alot higher. I used to play FPS on a 16ms monitor and didn't see a problem.

Mark -- thanks for the input. I will keep this in mind for future reference.

[tim]

Cool shot Wazza.

I just got back from a mates place, he has a 23 inch HP widescreen LCD - that thing is nice!

[weka2000]

Karekare in flood

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1439630#post1439630

[weka2000]

I think I might have "L F4" fevor. Looking at B&H 17-40 and 70-200 F4 Just under $2k NZD not including shipping. I know I want the 70-200 F2.8 thats $1660 NZD as it will take my 2xTC with autofocus F5.6

Its scotts fault he put the idea in my head about selling bigma, but dont want to sell just buy :)

Pete you dont want to part with your 70-200 :lol:

[FlyingPete]

Pete you dont want to part with your 70-200 :lol:

Nope it is welded to my 20D which is glued to my hand :D

[forsaken]

Attended a couple of Anzac day services today. I forgot how moving the services could be. The last post will always send a shiver down my spine since it was played at my grandads funeral.

next year I even intend to make the dawn parade at the cenotaph.

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/1745642/142033444.jpg

[weka2000]

Nope it is welded to my 20D which is glued to my hand :D

Good on yah mate.

It is very nice now I just need to save and pay back credit card.

[weka2000]

Mattl you still alive?

[joeseph]

We haven't heard since Matt went on the pano selling spree...

more V8 photo's here: (56k warning - 8 images)
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=162952

and yes, I think the new monitor's easier to use.... :-)

[MattL]

Yeah, here lurking in the background. I'll give you a bit of an update after dinner.

[NordieBoy]

Nope it is welded to my 20D which is glued to my hand :D

Hey Tony!
I vote we hunt him down and share the 70-200.

No wait.
I have no idea where he lives.
You'll have to do it alone.
You can have the lens and I'll take the 20D.
Deal?

:D

[NordieBoy]

The good thing about the Canon 70-200 F4 is the lack of weight.

[weka2000]

Hey Tony!
I vote we hunt him down and share the 70-200.

No wait.
I have no idea where he lives.
You'll have to do it alone.
You can have the lens and I'll take the 20D.
Deal?

:D

Then he will get something better we both want.

[NordieBoy]

Then it works out well for everyone!

It's win-win all round :D

[weka2000]

Then it works out well for everyone!

It's win-win all round :D

I find it better to ask, anyway why is it that I get to do all the work and you get to reap the reward.

Sounds like my wife. "How come I get to do night shift work and you get to buy stuff for your camera....... and when are you going to finish the house"....yes dear so that was a yes to the 70-200 F2.8 :)

[NordieBoy]

Sigma 80-400mm f4.5-5.6 EX APO OS
Current bid: $1,722.00 Reserve met

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Other/auction-54730119.htm

Hmmm.....

If it was for EOS and not Nikon it would be quite good.

[FlyingPete]

Hey Tony!
I vote we hunt him down and share the 70-200.

No wait.
I have no idea where he lives.
You'll have to do it alone.
You can have the lens and I'll take the 20D.
Deal?

:D

OK, I outta here, off to hide in the South Island...

[NordieBoy]

Where's the rubbing hands and muttering "he he he he - come to daddy little camera and lenses" smiley when you need one :D

[NordieBoy]

Yeah, here lurking in the background. I'll give you a bit of an update after dinner.
How many courses is this dinner?

:p

[MattL]

How many courses is this dinner?

:p
oh allright ill post already! hah.

I've just been pretty busy etc and havn't been bothered posting much at all!

Easter weekend was very interesting, I didnt make the 21 pano sales target! hah, far from it. I sold one, but not the big one, a smaller, $100 one.

Everybody was great. They were all amazed at the photos and wanted to look at them heaps. We spent ages going around every house, and lots of them invited us in for coffee etc etc. A few people tried it on (hung on their wall somewhere to look at).

We were stopped in the street because people had heard about us ('oh are you the guys with the photo!')

Gave away probably about 180 bussiness cards - so who knows, perhaps I'll get something from that one day.

We met a great NZ businessman / photographer Kevin Male. He's had about 10 photography books publish from his travels around NZ and the world. He was really interested and made a concerted effort to find somewhere in his place to hang it, but couldnt find anywhere. He gave me a list of people who may be interested, which was great. He was great and in the end gave me a signed copy of one of his unpublished books :D

So all in all it was a great weekend, I made enough money to cover my gas, and learnt alot - I declared the weekend a success, because of the people I met.


In other news, I was working over the weekend so missed the V8's! first time i've missed them in about 4 years. Looked like a fantstic weekend with some spectacular crashes.

Today, I spent at the snow :D You all know I love the snow more than my mother, so this means im now in a pretty good mood. For those of you who dont know, i shelled out $4,000 for a lifetime pass to Mt Ruapehu.
However, today I was at the countrys only indoor skifield, SnowPlanet. I had to shell out more money to get in there, tho at least I didnt have to pay for rental gear (i have my own). So, $60 worth of snowplanet entry, and $120 worth of new gloves (needed them anyway) I was away smiling :) Snow im just looking at plonking down another 6 or $700 on a second set of ski's for this winter :)

I'll never be able to afford those new lenses at this rate!

[FlyingPete]

Excellent work! You are braver than me going door to do, sound like you were well recieved though!

Just one question: GKPE III - Are you in or out?

[iKirst]

Girly shots of the V8s.

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=163152

[Wazza]

Some great shots there Kirst ;)

Simon: Tell Nakita I have plenty shots of the HPM Porsche GT3, such as this one:

http://wazza.nfscity.com/20d/hpm.jpg
That's 50% size, most the panning shots I have are sharp as, it's the more interesting front three quarters, that aren't so great.

[joeseph]

Wazza, did you get my tx on Mon about your CF cardholder?

[Wazza]

No text.

021 746801
Right one?

I had a feeling you had it. Thanks. No rush to get it. Feel free to use it if you have several cards to protect. ;)

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=163168

A whenuapai sunset.

Some unique layered clouds, with cool colours.

[joeseph]

Right one?
:oops: whoever owns 748801 must have got it...

[Wazza]

LMAO.

021 - PHOT-01

[Stubbienz]

Hi Guys.

Bit of a question. Im looking at picking up a Sigma 50-500 in the next couple of days, question is will my canon 1.4x II converter work with this lenses?
If not could someone let me know as I guess it will have to be a 100-400L instead.

Cheers Paul

[weka2000]

Hi Guys.

Bit of a question. Im looking at picking up a Sigma 50-500 in the next couple of days, question is will my canon 1.4x II converter work with this lenses?
If not could someone let me know as I guess it will have to be a 100-400L instead.

Cheers Paul

Post this under the lens section someone there will know. I know my kento 2XTC works on Bigma and canon glass. Hope that gives you a start

What part of NZ you from?

[Stubbienz]

Hi

Im In St Heliers. Attached is my view.......

[weka2000]

Hi

Im In St Heliers. Attached is my view.......

We will all be over soon :)
Is that from your lounge?

[Stubbienz]

This is from the bedroom. The lounge is basically the same but the neighbours house blocks out North Head.

Cheers Paul

[weka2000]

So who introduced you to the forum, or did you stumble upon us?

[Stubbienz]

No joined a while ago. Just been lurking around when I have had time been travelling far to much the last few years and have finally settled back in NZ for a while (Fingers crossed)

Cheers Paul

[downunder]

Nice view and pic.............when can I move in :)

Cheers

Steve

[dgcorner]

Crickey, they're coming out of the woodwork!

Steve & Paul -- welcome to the forum... and the GKPE! Have you signed up for the Devonport & Rangitoto GKPE III? Last count we were 12... have a look HERE (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=142363&highlight=GKPE)

You're also welcome to join the fornightly challenges (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=161804&highlight=GKPE)-- good fun and learning along the way...

[tag141]

Throw my hat in the ring as well. Don't have quite the view out of my lounge but I live down in Invercargill. Great base for Fiordland and the Catlins etc. Been a lurker as well and decided to post recently after getting so annoyed at dpreview.

Love the V8s and motorsports shots in general but just can't afford to get to Pukekohe, have to 'do' with Teretonga.

Tim.

[downunder]

Thx for the welcome John,

Would love to join in with some of your trips, Busy over the next few weeks but will keep an eye out on the GKPE posts and join in when I can.

Cheers

Steve

[weka2000]

Hey Mattl have you checked out the new glass yet :lol:

[Wazza]

Hi Guys.

Bit of a question. Im looking at picking up a Sigma 50-500 in the next couple of days, question is will my canon 1.4x II converter work with this lenses?
If not could someone let me know as I guess it will have to be a 100-400L instead.

Cheers Paul

AF won't function on either of the lens.

The aperture is simply too small to function.

A 1.4tc adds one stop,
and 2x adds two stops.

For AF to function, it has to be F5.6 or less.

So a F4 lens at any length, wide open, such as 70-200 F4, will work with 1.4tc and still function with autofocus, but the 2x won't give AF, but still be visible through it, making it 140-400mm F8 (not ideal at all!)

I'm pretty sure the 100-400 and 50-500 Bigma are around F4 - F4.5 at the short end and both F5.6 at the long end, meaning both will be F8 with the 1.4tc connected.

My Sigma 120-300, is F2.8, giving 168-420mm F4 and 240-600mm F5.6, both retaining autofocus.


PS. Welcome again to the other members ;)

Steve finally bumps his head in, after seeing him share some great Melbourne Commonwealth game pics few weeks ago ;)

[Wazza]

Throw my hat in the ring as well. Don't have quite the view out of my lounge but I live down in Invercargill. Great base for Fiordland and the Catlins etc. Been a lurker as well and decided to post recently after getting so annoyed at dpreview.

Love the V8s and motorsports shots in general but just can't afford to get to Pukekohe, have to 'do' with Teretonga.

Tim.

Welcome from the deep South. Completely jealous of the area you live in. I absolutely loved it, when I drove down last September.

http://wazza.nfscity.com/si.htm

[weka2000]

ok head count time boy are we growing or what must be all the rain we are having. Bet there are some big waterfalls down south at the moment.

Mind you there are some very distrout people with the flooding, as 1 guy said the rains nice but not all at once

[weka2000]

AF won't function on either of the lens.

The aperture is simply too small to function.

A 1.4tc adds one stop,
and 2x adds two stops.

For AF to function, it has to be F5.6 or less.

So a F4 lens at any length, wide open, such as 70-200 F4, will work with 1.4tc and still function with autofocus, but the 2x won't give AF, but still be visible through it, making it 140-400mm F8 (not ideal at all!)

I'm pretty sure the 100-400 and 50-500 Bigma are around F4 - F4.5 at the short end and both F5.6 at the long end, meaning both will be F8 with the 1.4tc connected.

My Sigma 120-300, is F2.8, giving 168-420mm F4 and 240-600mm F5.6, both retaining autofocus.


Ah is that why my shots at 1000mm are out of focus :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

wazza you getting up early saterday to come out to karekare with me?
I need more lessons. You will only need your 17-40 and tripod.

[dgcorner]

Throw my hat in the ring as well. Don't have quite the view out of my lounge but I live down in Invercargill. Great base for Fiordland and the Catlins etc. Been a lurker as well and decided to post recently after getting so annoyed at dpreview.

Love the V8s and motorsports shots in general but just can't afford to get to Pukekohe, have to 'do' with Teretonga.

Tim.

Tim -- welcome to the forums and the GKPE! Invercargill is an awesome place.. not to mention a few Ks from Bluff ;-) Used to call on folks who own an ice cream plant... lovely couple, and daughter too. A pity I haven't been in your neck of the woods for 4 years now...:confused:

[Stubbienz]

Hi All

Thanks for the warm welcome, would love to come out to the island unfortuantly I'm snowed under at work :( but the double time covers my hobbies :)

Paul

[MattL]

Hey Mattl have you checked out the new glass yet :lol: You mean the new glass of our new members? not quite yet, but gimmie a minute or two!

[MattL]

Hi All
.... unfortuantly I'm snowed under at work... :(
Paul

Did somebody say snow? :D I'll be there.

Word on the street is 40cm of fresh on the remarks today :D

[tim]

Here's a sample of what I was doing this evening (NB not who I was doing, what I was doing). I'll post a thread when i'm done editing.

http://mrwild.co.nz/unprotected/wp/mhv/MHV_1.jpg http://mrwild.co.nz/unprotected/wp/mhv/MHV_2.jpg

http://mrwild.co.nz/unprotected/wp/mhv/MHV_3.jpg http://mrwild.co.nz/unprotected/wp/mhv/MHV_4.jpg

http://mrwild.co.nz/unprotected/wp/mhv/MHV_5.jpg

[weka2000]

You mean the new glass of our new members? not quite yet, but gimmie a minute or two!

Good to see you picked it up :)

[CliveyBoy]

What a great assignment, Tim W! I like #4 especially. What was the lighting? You have done well in that environment.

[dgcorner]

TimW -- lucky, lucky! Great capture in spite of (what I imagine are) the lousy lighting. You adding pageant photography to your CV?

[dgcorner]

Hi All

Thanks for the warm welcome, would love to come out to the island unfortuantly I'm snowed under at work :( but the double time covers my hobbies :)

Paul

Paul -- give the avatar a break... he must have a heck of a headache! ;-)

[tim]

Thanks guys, i'll post a thread with more pics when I have time. I had a 580EX on my 20D, CP-E3 battery back, F2.8 and ISO 400. All hand held (since I forgot the plate to mount my flash bracket to the monopod, doh!).

Like I heard another professional photographer say "If you pay me i'll take photos of whatever you like".

[dgcorner]

:evil: :evil: :evil: Bloody hell... I was black-listed by a Trader (JeffreyB) on TradeMe for asking a couple of questions about the Transcend 120X card (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Memory-cards/Compact-Flash/auction-54614421.htm) he was selling. He probably got pissed off that I mentioned Hong Kong... where his cards are coming from. Tell, me, did my question warrant my being black-listed?

I found out when I decided not to wait for his answer, and take a punt and clicked "Buy Now." Complained to TradeMe though I doubt that anything will happen.

I will now buy from someone else.

rant.. rant... rant... rave... sorry, just had to get that off my chest...:o

[Wazza]

That's tough luck. Sounds extremely cheap for 120x speed cards, and 2Gb! That's the price of 1Gb locally.

Are they good quality? I may buy 1 or 2 myself.

[dgcorner]

That's tough luck. Sounds extremely cheap for 120x speed cards, and 2Gb! That's the price of 1Gb locally.

Are they good quality? I may buy 1 or 2 myself.

Indeed, extremely cheap for 120X cards. Rob Galbraith did some tests but with the 8GB cards and it was in the top bracket next to Sandisk Ultra II... But, very few reviews on the card itself. Maybe they are where Kingston were 5 years ago... Btw, they only give a 5 year warranty compared to lifetime of Kingston.

Decided to buy a 2gb Kingston for $134 inclusive of shipping...

[Wazza]

Obviously not from the same trader. :lol:

[dgcorner]

Obviously not from the same trader. :lol:

:lol: Even if I did try, I've been blacklisted from all his items for sale... I thought that I could send him a question via the other items. Well, he lost a sale, and any future sales -- tough.

I'm normally a loyal/for-life customer as long as I'm treated well.;)

[tim]

Google reviews on transcend, I did that a while back and decided to go with Kingston/Sandisk only. Wazza, as a professional you can't afford to have substandard equipment, the photos on those cards are valuable and may get you sued if you lose them.

[Wazza]

Kingston and Sandisk? And what about Lexar Professional Series

[tim]

Lexar had a recall recently because of some problem, because of that I won't bother with them when there are other alternatives that are proven reliable. My Sandisk and Kingston have never had a problem.

[weka2000]

Google reviews on transcend, I did that a while back and decided to go with Kingston/Sandisk only. Wazza, as a professional you can't afford to have substandard equipment, the photos on those cards are valuable and may get you sued if you lose them.

I agree, buy once buy right. Remember there are no second chances at weddings

[weka2000]

:evil: :evil: :evil: Bloody hell... I was black-listed by a Trader (JeffreyB) on TradeMe for asking a couple of questions about the Transcend 120X card (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Memory-cards/Compact-Flash/auction-54614421.htm) he was selling. He probably got pissed off that I mentioned Hong Kong... where his cards are coming from. Tell, me, did my question warrant my being black-listed?

I found out when I decided not to wait for his answer, and take a punt and clicked "Buy Now." Complained to TradeMe though I doubt that anything will happen.

I will now buy from someone else.

rant.. rant... rant... rave... sorry, just had to get that off my chest...:o

I just sent him a question

"Are these comming in from Hong kong?"

Lets see what he does. Already had a Harvey Norman trainne manager delt with by their manager for anoying me. They wont to that again in a hurry.
I need to get a tee shirt made "Dont mess with me"

[dgcorner]

I just sent him a question

"Are these comming in from Hong kong?"

Lets see what he does. Already had a Harvey Norman trainne manager delt with by their manager for anoying me. They wont to that again in a hurry.
I need to get a tee shirt made "Dont mess with me"

Thanks Tony. I've been in sales & marketing for all of my working life -- 20 years -- and the most important thing I learned is that you don't piss off customers because they can take their business elsewhere.;)

[dgcorner]

Lexar had a recall recently because of some problem, because of that I won't bother with them when there are other alternatives that are proven reliable. My Sandisk and Kingston have never had a problem.

Funny how Kingston started off a few years ago and no one would touch them with a 10 foot pole... I think that Transcend is at that point where they are trying to get into the market with low prices so that people try them. One thing though that the marketing folks forgot was to get the feedback system up and running.

In this day and age, if you can't find write-ups or substantial feedback on-line then all the advertising money is wasted.

[FlyingPete]

Thanks Tony. I've been in sales & marketing for all of my working life -- 20 years -- and the most important thing I learned is that you don't piss off customers because they can take their business elsewhere.;)

I asked to just to wind him up some more :twisted:

Man you guys chat a lot, I leave it 24 hours and have three pages to read :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

I asked to just to wind him up some more :twisted:

Man you guys chat a lot, I leave it 24 hours and have three pages to read :rolleyes:

Dont mess with the folks of GKPE we come in numbers:lol:

[scotttnz]

I just sent him a question

"Are these comming in from Hong kong?"

I asked to just to wind him up some more

Me too!

[tim]

I would ask about warranty (just out of interest) but I don't want to get blacklisted in case that shows up in my profile!

[dgcorner]

I would ask about warranty (just out of interest) but I don't want to get blacklisted in case that shows up in my profile!

So far it hasn't shown up in mine -- I think that this is a seller option rather than a TradeMe one.

True to form, I got a response from TradeMe and they said that sellers had the option to ban buyers for whatever reason and it was beyond their control. I mentioned that this was the first time in my life to be black-listed and I had a right to know why... though I doubt that TradeMe will do anything about it.

I think that I will post a note on the community notices... or will create a new account just to wind the bugger up.:evil: :lol:

[Stubbienz]

Hey Wazza

Had 2 transcend cards. 1st one died after 3 days. 2nd replacement died after 4 days. Long story short got my money back and brought a extreme III 2gb instead have three of these and have had no problems. ( Touch wood )

Paul

[dgcorner]

Hey Wazza

Had 2 transcend cards. 1st one died after 3 days. 2nd replacement died after 4 days. Long story short got my money back and brought a extreme III 2gb instead have three of these and have had no problems. ( Touch wood )

Paul

Wow... its a good thing that I was blacklisted then... Yes, I need to stop being adventurous with these things and keep to the tried and true cards...:D

[Stubbienz]

Yes. Learn't a good lesson on that one. I may have just had a bad batch, I sure others have had no problems. Unfortuantly if it craps out though you have lost alot of hard work most of the time.

Paul

[Stubbienz]

If anyone is interested good bit of lightening over the shore around takapuna at the moment.

Paul

[tim]

It's just not worth it. Extreme III not worth the money get Ultra II they been perfect for me and cheaper.

[Stubbienz]

I would have to agree with the II over the III there is bugger all difference. Only picked them up as they were on sale for a few bucks less than the II's.
The kingston elite pro's work great also.

Paul

[tim]

I met two customers tonight and probably sold $6k worth of wedding packages for Jan/Feb 2007, yay!

[Stubbienz]

Congrats.

PS

[tim]

Thanks Mr Stub. Take a look at page 4 of the dominion post tomorrow if you wanna see a photo I took of miss lower hutt last night. I'll post a link to a thread with a few photos soon.

[tim]

Miss Lower Hutt 2006 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=163732) pics.

[tim]

Latest promo show thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1449283#post1449283) - comments appreciated if anyone has time. Been busy tonight.

[dgcorner]

Congrats Tim!

[Wazza]

Woah, Tim slow down. You'll have more bookings than me soon. I see you took your price down. After 10 pretty good weddings, I know you're worth more than $750. Everyone I've spoken to, clients, friends, family, all say photographers are known for $3000 upwards, so there is nothing cheeky about charging even half that amount.

[dgcorner]

Woah, Tim slow down. You'll have more bookings than me soon. I see you took your price down. After 10 pretty good weddings, I know you're worth more than $750. Everyone I've spoken to, clients, friends, family, all say photographers are known for $3000 upwards, so there is nothing cheeky about charging even half that amount.

Tim, I agree with Warren! People who spend for their wedding should be willing to spend at least $1500 for decent momentos of their day -- I know I would after seeing yours and Wazza's pics. Now, $3000 can be reached when you have enough customers to turn down... I'm not sure though what the $3000 package includes but that is hefty enough to provide an album for the bride & groom to keep.

[tim]

I'd rather not discuss pricing here, but for $3K people get an excellent package, certianly better value than many photographers offer. I'm not sure how many advance bookings I have - ten or so I think. Also have people coming to visit me very regularly now.

[tim]

Hey, the dom post paid a "non pg1 fee" to run my photo on pg4, but they ran it on pg1 and pg4. I told them in advance about my fee for unlicensed image use ($1K + GST) but they ran it without permission anyway. When I call should I ask for my unlicensed image fee, or for their standard pg1 fee in addition to the pg4 fee do you all think?

[dgcorner]

Hey, the dom post paid a "non pg1 fee" to run my photo on pg4, but they ran it on pg1 and pg4. I told them in advance about my fee for unlicensed image use ($1K + GST) but they ran it without permission anyway. When I call should I ask for my unlicensed image fee, or for their standard pg1 fee in addition to the pg4 fee do you all think?

As long as everything is in writing, I would suggest you try... but not to a point where you lose the opportunity to get more business with them. I don't like burning bridges -- the world is too small for such actions... If push comes to shove, settle for 75% and then make it clear to them that a contract is a contract.

[weka2000]

Bank just approved my Garage studio over the phone 6mtr x 9mtr. That should be big enought?

Design time, what things do I need.....

[tim]

6x9m should be huge, that's great! I'd paint it black (reflections bad m'kay), make sure there are high ceilings, get a backdrop stand, put a place to hang lights up high. 4 lights should be plenty to start with... :)

Yeah i'll be nice to the dom post and point out their oversight. Not sure if I should push for the $1K fee or ask for the standard front page fee in addition to the pg4 fee. Thoughts?

[weka2000]

Just talk to them, see what they say. Johns right about the bridge. You may have lost a few dollars today but what could you loose in the future.

Having said that dont let them screw you either.

[joeseph]

Hey, the dom post paid a "non pg1 fee" to run my photo on pg4, but they ran it on pg1 and pg4. I told them in advance about my fee for unlicensed image use ($1K + GST) but they ran it without permission anyway. When I call should I ask for my unlicensed image fee, or for their standard pg1 fee in addition to the pg4 fee do you all think?
I think they owe you a 24-70L.... sure they have some lying around!

[Wazza]

Hey, the dom post paid a "non pg1 fee" to run my photo on pg4, but they ran it on pg1 and pg4. I told them in advance about my fee for unlicensed image use ($1K + GST) but they ran it without permission anyway. When I call should I ask for my unlicensed image fee, or for their standard pg1 fee in addition to the pg4 fee do you all think?

Is it just a small header pic telling people to flick to Page 4? If so, it won't be worth as much as say a smaller front page.

If you give them some bad flack now, you'll never get business with them again.

Cut some losses, but also ask for a bit more. Maybe next time ;)

[tim]

I sent them a polite email pointing out their oversight, no reply yet, i'll call on Monday.

New version of my latest proshow up too - http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1451316#post1451316

[NordieBoy]

Sigma 15-30 f3.5-4.5 EX DG Canon EF mount
$1200 retail and at the moment is above reserve at $435.
Finishes in about 20 mins.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=54441568

I'm definitely not bidding any more on it...

[weka2000]

whos got the most current phone / contact list?

[dgcorner]

whos got the most current phone / contact list?

Why? Whose phone number do you need?

[MattL]

Hey yall. Update from MattL.

Finally have the first injury of the year! I came home tonight with a dislocated shoulder!
So anyhow, im gonna go rest the thing now. I had to be driven home! I've never been a passenger in my own car before!

[scotttnz]

Tim,

Did you get paid anything for it going on stuff?
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3651078a11215,00.html

[Moppie]

Matt, OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!

How the hell did you do that?
And how bad was it?

[dgcorner]

Hey yall. Update from MattL.

Finally have the first injury of the year! I came home tonight with a dislocated shoulder!
So anyhow, im gonna go rest the thing now. I had to be driven home! I've never been a passenger in my own car before!

Get well soon!