GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[Wazza]

Hope the job goes well John, providing they can bring you into an ideal role.


I decided to send my CV into another job yesterday, after lack of responses from everyone else. (2 responses, out of 6/7 jobs). - NZHerald - still accessing, and another job plainly said no, even though I probably out qualified the role. It was data entry, and basic customer service, and not too bad money.

So send this CV in, with a covering letter I typed into the box in Seek.co.nz
5min later had a phone call, mini phone interview, and clarifying points on the cv.

And then at 3pm, had the real interview, and 4:30pm, walked out with a job.

It's just part of Westaff - temping agency for admin/customer service/data entry/it/ blah blah, but would be ideal to get my foot in the door. There was one role going for accounts payable stuff, but my lack of experience in that field, I said no. :o
They said good call anyway, maybe better to accept a temp contract with a job in an all round field such as customer service.

Anyway, it'd be nice to hear back from NZHerald and hear how things went on.

Never did hear back from Canon regarding the Photographic Care department role.

And yesterday there's a new Canon job advertised.

[weka2000]

That looked interesting. A pity though that he was with the Dark Side ;-)

I think it would work with the sigma 70-200 just as well

[Moppie]

So, are you working for Weststaff, you temping and useing them as an agent?

If your working for them then have fun! We use them and Manpower to get a lot of temps, and quite a few permanent staff.

Either congrats on getting some gainful employment, lets hope you don't have to keep it for very long ;) :D

[dgcorner]

Warren, congratulations with the new job. Although it may be temporary it can be a stepping stone -- as you very well know, company intranets advertise jobs for current employees and the opportunities abound. Us relatively new migrants have to probably work far harder at getting jobs in spite of the local experience we/I already have.

I still have one month to go before my 1 year deadline goes, then it is a free-for-all get-what-I-can job hunt. I am reaching a point where I say to hell with all to those who do not want to use my skills and experience to their benefit. It is their loss, not mine.

The guys at the WINZ office were scratching their heads too as to why no one has yet offered me a job given the local credentials, i.e., Kiwi work experience, as well as my command of the language. I'm not after a management or high position job... I'm perfectly happy with an account management or business development position because I know that is what I'm good at.

Oh well, the job will come. I just have to keep on knocking on doors... or kick them in ;-)

[NordieBoy]

I just have to keep on knocking on doors... or kick them in ;-)
Or photograph them :D

[dgcorner]

Or photograph them :D

You mean like this one taken on Rangi during GKPE III :D
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/dgcorner/GKPE/Red-Door-Web.jpg

[dgcorner]

Hmm... are mods capable of deleting a post? I put my thoughts into this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=159735) and it disappeared...

I was commenting on whether people could imagine what would happen if someone from Christian or other religions did that in the streets of any Middle Eastern country... Oh well, so much for freedom of expression.:confused:

[Moppie]

There is no such thing as the freedom of speach on a forum, they are usualy dictatorships.
But its not a discussion I think we should get into, moderating a forum is hard work (iv been doing it for 6 years, elsewhere) and you sometimes have to come up with some odd or very un-democratic rules to keep the peace.
One of them here is the banning of all political and religeous discussion.

However, the mod that removed your post should have let you know it was done, and why.
If you don't get a PM or email then I suggest you PM CDS, Belmondo or Peka and make some polite enquiries.

[Wazza]

Yeah, strictly no religious talk on forums. It's the same on most, but as long as we don't mention that, or too rude, crude, sexual, you won't ever find yourself banned. :p

Don't take it personally. It's just their way of removing it before it escalates and causes a 10 page debate, and name-slinging. May have been innocent, but other posters will rip into any slight religious comments. :o

[weka2000]

There is no such thing as the freedom of speach on a forum, they are usualy dictatorships..
Works for me, its how I run a high schools computer network.
"My way or no way" :lol:

[downunder]

Hi guys just checking out my first avatar, pic is not me but one of the pros at commonwealth games, I can dream about what I would like to do and some of the equipment that would be fun to have!

[Wazza]

:lol:,

that's a good dream to follow.

I knew you had shot some at Commonwealth, but never quite that close with such a nice 500mm f4 lens.

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=168982

My photo post of today. Shot them 6 weeks ago. :o

[theflyingkiwi]

Works for me, its how I run a high schools computer network.
"My way or no way" :lol:

That's the best way of running a computer network. Lock them out of everything, then they can't do anything but work :)

[downunder]

Just had a tripod delivered which I bought off trademe.......wanted a solid tripod and this thing is built like a brick s...t house and weighs a ton. no wonder the guy delivered it he probably was scared my car wouldn't be strong enough to carry it:eek:

[dgcorner]

Hi guys just checking out my first avatar, pic is not me but one of the pros at commonwealth games, I can dream about what I would like to do and some of the equipment that would be fun to have!

Remember: a successful man (or woman) is someone who puts action to achieve their dreams. No action = dream. Dream + Action = Success :p

All the best for achieving your dream ;)

[dgcorner]

Just back from another interview with a head hunted... looking good. She wants to put me in front of a prospective employer. Now, if only the employer will ask me to sign my life away... a good package would be fantastic too!:lol:

[downunder]

TRemember: a successful man (or woman) is someone who puts action to achieve their dreams. No action = dream. Dream + Action = Success :p

All the best for achieving your dream ;)

Thx John

I am working towards it, saving hard for my wishlist even if it does keep growing:mad: , and I thought if I paid my own way to India for the next comm games I might be able to talk a local newspaper or athletics association into getting me a press pass at least for the sidelines if not the field.!!

Also good luck with the job hunting! where are you originally from?

[weka2000]

That's the best way of running a computer network. Lock them out of everything, then they can't do anything but work :)

yes thats for the teachers wait untill you see what I do to the kids

[dgcorner]

T

Thx John

I am working towards it, saving hard for my wishlist even if it does keep growing:mad: , and I thought if I paid my own way to India for the next comm games I might be able to talk a local newspaper or athletics association into getting me a press pass at least for the sidelines if not the field.!!

Also good luck with the job hunting! where are you originally from?

:lol: Yes, that list is going to get longer and longer. The trick is pinning down what focal lengths you will be using at least 65% of the time (maybe 75%?) and then getting a back-up body. You can imagine the frustration of being in the thick of things and having a dead camera on you:confused:

I'm originally from the Philippines. This is going to be my 7th winter here and I've never looked back! I do look forward to meeting you during a GKPE or mini-GKPE one of these days.

Cheers!

[dgcorner]

yes thats for the teachers wait untill you see what I do to the kids

I can already imagine what the kids are saying -- there goes that grumpy old man who keeps on barking at us:lol: :lol: :lol: I know my kids complain about their groundskeeper -- I've never seen him smile!!!:lol:

[downunder]

:lol: Yes, that list is going to get longer and longer. The trick is pinning down what focal lengths you will be using at least 65% of the time (maybe 75%?) and then getting a back-up body. You can imagine the frustration of being in the thick of things and having a dead camera on you:confused:

I'm originally from the Philippines. This is going to be my 7th winter here and I've never looked back! I do look forward to meeting you during a GKPE or mini-GKPE one of these days.

Cheers!

My problem like lots of people probably, is I shoot at varying lengths ie
sports, son plays cricket so use the 70-200 but not quite long enough!
he also does martial arts inside so need 50mm 1.4 or/and 85mm 1.8 as my efs 17-85 is to slow. Then for work I would like to take wide angle house iinterior shots again without a flash and would like a 16-35mm 2.8 or faster with a full frame sensor digital slr, thats where the second body comes in.
so all I need is to win lotto this weekend and I'm set:)

Also look forward to catching up at one of the meets, I live in the eastern burbs where it looks like a few of you guys are from.

[weka2000]

I can already imagine what the kids are saying -- there goes that grumpy old man who keeps on barking at us:lol: :lol: :lol: I know my kids complain about their groundskeeper -- I've never seen him smile!!!:lol:

The kids call me "the watchdog" teachers are to affraid to call me :)

[Moppie]

Just back from another interview with a head hunted... looking good. She wants to put me in front of a prospective employer. Now, if only the employer will ask me to sign my life away... a good package would be fantastic too!:lol:


Good luck with the Job!

Can I ask what agency you are useing?

[dgcorner]

The kids call me "the watchdog" teachers are to affraid to call me :)

I'm sure that they don't know that your bark is worse than your bite:lol:

[dgcorner]

Good luck with the Job!

Can I ask what agency you are useing?

Thanks Moppie! The people I've spoken with during the last two days are from "The Ultimate Recruitment Company" These people are very "up and go" and have a refreshing approach to helping job seekers find work. They specialise in Sales & Marketing placements.

[dgcorner]

My problem like lots of people probably, is I shoot at varying lengths ie
sports, son plays cricket so use the 70-200 but not quite long enough!
he also does martial arts inside so need 50mm 1.4 or/and 85mm 1.8 as my efs 17-85 is to slow. Then for work I would like to take wide angle house iinterior shots again without a flash and would like a 16-35mm 2.8 or faster with a full frame sensor digital slr, thats where the second body comes in.
so all I need is to win lotto this weekend and I'm set:)

Also look forward to catching up at one of the meets, I live in the eastern burbs where it looks like a few of you guys are from.

Now I understand why you need a range of focal lengths!:D You make number 9 on the list of Eastern 'burb members -- my are are growing!

[weka2000]

I'm sure that they don't know that your bark is worse than your bite:lol:

My bite is worse than my bark and they do know it. Found out that the boss tells new teachers not to upset me.

I have a zero tolerance of people who cant do their job and cant follow rules. Lets face it they get paid enough and 13 week paid holidays a year
"Those that can do those that cant teach"

What Im still the only Southern boy

[dgcorner]

. . . What Im still the only Southern boy

Not really. . . if you consider Tim, Rendesvous/Daniel, Fran, and all the other nice people south of Auckland ;)

Tony, has there been a concensus about Fortnight Challenge #4? I'm itching to have a go given that my entry was dismal in #3.

[theflyingkiwi]

My bite is worse than my bark and they do know it. Found out that the boss tells new teachers not to upset me.

I have a zero tolerance of people who cant do their job and cant follow rules. Lets face it they get paid enough and 13 week paid holidays a year
"Those that can do those that cant teach"



I don't blame ya being tough. It seems that some teachers have an attuide. I would be nice to be so tough and just say no (which happens to be my frav word).

I remember when we was rolling out a common desktop to a newly formed dairy company, the IS policy went up to one of the big boss. As he was signing the document, he said "so this doesn't apply to me does it"

[tim]

Good luck John!

I just won an auction for "masters of wedding photography", shouldn't take too long to arrive from the UK. I suspect the GKPE crew will all see it before too long... I wonder what to set rental at ;)

[weka2000]

Im the most arrogant person at the school, mind you I am always right thats what the log files are for to prove it.

Checking what people do in work time, e-mail internet and Im about to start looking after the PABX which means software to check all calls from and to :)

Wait untill they know I checking their phone usage. The look I get when they come out of the princapals office having to expalin their internet surfing. The logs dont lie.

I give them greif saying its my tax that pays their wages and I just here to make sure Im getting value for money.

[dgcorner]

Good luck John!

I just won an auction for "masters of wedding photography", shouldn't take too long to arrive from the UK. I suspect the GKPE crew will all see it before too long... I wonder what to set rental at ;)

Thanks Tim! Is that a book or DVD? That will be interesting not only for wedding photography but for portraiture and other events as well.

[dgcorner]

Im the most arrogant person at the school, mind you I am always right thats what the log files are for to prove it.

Checking what people do in work time, e-mail internet and Im about to start looking after the PABX which means software to check all calls from and to :)

Wait untill they know I checking their phone usage. The look I get when they come out of the princapals office having to expalin their internet surfing. The logs dont lie.

I give them greif saying its my tax that pays their wages and I just here to make sure Im getting value for money.

If the principal gives you a hard time, tell him/her that you are going to do a time and motion study and how all that reflects on the bottom line. Once she sees that you are saving the school a bundle then he/she will probably pat you on the back ;-)

[theflyingkiwi]

Im the most arrogant person at the school, mind you I am always right thats what the log files are for to prove it.

Checking what people do in work time, e-mail internet and Im about to start looking after the PABX which means software to check all calls from and to :)

Wait untill they know I checking their phone usage. The look I get when they come out of the princapals office having to expalin their internet surfing. The logs dont lie.

I give them greif saying its my tax that pays their wages and I just here to make sure Im getting value for money.

I'll make a note of never crossing paths with you :)

[weka2000]

I'll make a note of never crossing paths with you :)

Im generally a really nice guy but I live by a simple moto

"I want peace at any cost even if means going to war to get it"

and I dont mind confrintation at all.

Most guys get greated by their wifes "how was you day" I get "so how may people did you upset today"

[scotttnz]

Good luck with your interviews John. I hope something comes up for you soon!

Wazza, i hope this is just temporary, and not an end to you pro photography career. You have a lot of talent, it just takes a while to build up a reputation.

Sometimes I think us IT guys (me included) are so busy telling users what they can't do that we forget that the purpose of IT and our jobs is actually to enable them to do stuff. Obviously inappropriate use must be policed, but I think we get our focus wrong sometimes. My 2c.....

[dgcorner]

Good luck with your interviews John. I hope something comes up for you soon!

. . .Obviously inappropriate use must be policed, but I think we get our focus wrong sometimes. My 2c.....

Thanks Scott!

Yes, obvious inappropriate use must be policed. And we all get our focus wrong at times... the important thing though is learning from it and moving on

EDIT: Geez, I wonder what the heck happened... the page loaded even without my clicking any buttons...

[Stubbienz]

Hi Guys and Gals

Just a question, I have about 2500 pictures that I need to get printed. Any suggestions for the best/cheapest place to to in the Auckland area to get them printed.

Cheers Paul

[Moppie]

www.digitalmax.co.nz

Its the best Iv found, and I beleive the cheapest.


edit, Fixed Mistake in URL

[Wazza]

Not www.digitalmax.co.nz 32 cents at the moment.
Digimax redirects to photo warehouse at 60 cents each

[Moppie]

Opps, all fixed Warren.

[tim]

I prefer http://www.frogprints.co.nz to digitalmax, I tend to prefer fuji processing that frogprints uses to the kodak that digitalmax uses. Alternately go find a local lab, tell them how many photos you have, and bargin for a price. I recently had 300 done at 35c per print at a good lab. They need to put something like 2000 photos through a minilab per day to make it profitable, so you should get a good deal.

Thanks Tim! Is that a book or DVD? That will be interesting not only for wedding photography but for portraiture and other events as well.

DVD, 2 hours I think.

[Moppie]

I was just thinking that 2,500 photos should get a pretty good deal, its a very large numbe of prints.

[scotttnz]

<Geek alert On>

Oh....I just read over here:
http://www.starwars.com/episode-iv/release/video/news20060503.html

They are finally releasing the original versions of the Star Wars Trilogy on DVD......finally we can all see Han shoot first!

I can't wait!

<Geek alert Off>

[tim]

They're not out on DVD yet? I bought all 6 episodes in Bali last August! Not sure what editions...

[scotttnz]

They're not out on DVD yet? I bought all 6 episodes in Bali last August! Not sure what editions...

Busted.....all true geeks know that untill now George has not alowed the original version to be released on DVD, only his special editions. I, like most Star Wars fans like most of the enhancements he made when he tarted them up for rerelease, except in Star Wars when Han Shoots Greedo. In the original Han shoots first, in later versions Greedo shoots and misses first and it just looks wrong!

Being from Bali, yours could be any version as they are probably pirated anyway.

[theflyingkiwi]

Busted.....all true geeks know that untill now George has not alowed the original version to be released on DVD, only his special editions. I, like most Star Wars fans like most of the enhancements he made when he tarted them up for rerelease, except in Star Wars when Han Shoots Greedo. In the original Han shoots first, in later versions Greedo shoots and misses first and it just looks wrong!

Being from Bali, yours could be any version as they are probably pirated anyway.

And did you know that at this stage the DVD's are going to be released in doby 2.0. Anyway everyone knows that Star Trek is way better than Star Wars. :lol:

In the box set that got released last year, it has changed once again. They both shoot at the same time. There may be some that don't understand what the fuss is about. But it comes down to the charcter that Han is at the start of the movie and who he becomes at the end.

But we all know that Kirk would have killed them both and sleeped with every women in the bar :lol: :lol: :lol:

[weka2000]

Start wars.... Hell I finaly got to see E.T for the first time last week when it was on TV only because my kids wanted to watch it.

Give me a good book any day :lol:

[FlyingPete]

But we all know that Kirk would have killed them both and sleeped with every women in the bar :lol: :lol: :lol:

Not before a good batman styled punch-up watched by some overseeing all powerful aliens studying humans...

[weka2000]

Well I dont know about the rest of you but I have done very little photography in the last 2 weeks.
Lot of time learning Photoshop instead.

I think I will put the 70-200 on hold and get a Sigma 150mm Macro.

Waterfall season is on hold due to too much rain and unstable weather.

Still waiting for my 6x9 garage quote. Will tkake them 4 months to complete once they start.

[theflyingkiwi]

...verseeing all powerful aliens studying humans...

That wouldn't be the all-powerful Sarlacc by any chance ? it is on the same planet :)

[NordieBoy]

Wow!
DigitalMax is doing 10 x 8inch for $2.95 at the moment.
FrogPrints is $6.95

[scotttnz]

Oh....Fran, Tony, and Simon in a bidding War.....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-56555263.htm

[forsaken]

nah I've stopped, thats my limit for a few weeks at least. I thinks its time for new suspension in the car

[scotttnz]

Shame, it wouId have been fun to watch! I wonder what his reserve is....

[forsaken]

probably the buy now price.

I don't like to get in bidding wars with people I know, they always seem to get nasty

[scotttnz]

I don't like to get in bidding wars with people I know, they always seem to get nasty

Yeah, it would be a shame to ruin GKPE over a trademe auction!

[NordieBoy]

Well I need a 10d first so I'm not bidding any more - Looks like the reserve is probably $800.

I tried a friends 10d with CFn4-1 and unfortunately I got hooked after only 2 shots :(

Anyone want to swap a 10d for a 300d?

[NordieBoy]

Yeah, it would be a shame to ruin GKPE over a trademe auction!

You're only saying that cause you've already got one!

:D

[weka2000]

Alls fair in love and war. I think reserve is $700

[theflyingkiwi]

I tried a friends 10d with CFn4-1 and unfortunately I got hooked after only 2 shots :(

That's a good option. I use it all the time. I even tried to get Wazza to use it when we were at the V8's.

I couldn't use a camera any other way. I think if I got a new camera it is the first thing I would change.

[weka2000]

If I was you other 2 guys I would go back to bidding, the lens is the old verson and it would be better suited to your camera not mine. I would be better with a Canon 70-200 F4.

There are enough of them for us all to have 1.

[NordieBoy]

Alls fair in love and war. I think reserve is $700

It's not telling us it's within 15% yet - So probably $800.

[NordieBoy]

That's a good option. I use it all the time. I even tried to get Wazza to use it when we were at the V8's.

I couldn't use a camera any other way. I think if I got a new camera it is the first thing I would change.

But us poor plebs with the 300D don't have the option :(

Well we do actually but it has no effect.

[NordieBoy]

If I was you other 2 guys I would go back to bidding, the lens is the old verson and it would be better suited to your camera not mine. I would be better with a Canon 70-200 F4.
I would have thought the non DG version would be better on a FF camera?

There are enough of them for us all to have 1.
Each?

Tony's shout? :D :) :confused: :( :cry:

[weka2000]

Why have a good camera and by cheap glass. Could have had all my glass now but chose to pay off debt first. Wise move but now I have to wait to get my "L" glass :cry:

[FlyingPete]

Well I think I will sell my SLR kit, don't need it anymore, just got a camera phone, it has an amazing 1.3MP, 4x digital zoom (we all know digital is always best ;) ), live preview LCD, it even has a self timer, who needs an SLR :rolleyes:

[NordieBoy]

I think a Sigma 70-200 would be wasted on the 300d or even 10d as the limiting factor at the moment seems to be camera capabilities.
After shooting the mountain biking with the Sigma 28-70 2.8 EX and then the Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO I couldn't see a whole lot of difference.
Not sure whether it's a bad 28-70 or good 70-300 :D

[weka2000]

Well I think I will sell my SLR kit, don't need it anymore, just got a camera phone, it has an amazing 1.3MP, 4x digital zoom (we all know digital is always best ;) ), live preview LCD, it even has a self timer, who needs an SLR :rolleyes:

Stop teasing.....I will take your Canon 70-200 F2.8

I am seriously looking at ditching my Bigma its not the same now. Better results on the 20D. The only thing that can replace it with is a Sigma 120-300
and a TC. Good review with other 5D owners.

[scotttnz]

I would have thought the non DG version would be better on a FF camera?


DG simply means it has got extra coatings on the glass, it's supposed to reduce flare and internal reflections because a sensor is more reflective than film. I haven't noticed any of these sorts of problems on my non-DG, It has been speculated by some that it is just a marketing thing.

DC is what Sigma calls their lenses designed for smaller APS-C sensors, their equivalent to EF-S, but with an EF mount.

Tony, I thought you didn't like my 70-200 on the 5D anyway?

[theflyingkiwi]

Well I think I will sell my SLR kit, don't need it anymore, just got a camera phone, it has an amazing 1.3MP, 4x digital zoom (we all know digital is always best ;) ), live preview LCD, it even has a self timer, who needs an SLR :rolleyes:

be careful, we might have to hurt you :) but at least we would have your slr gear :)

[Wazza]

Tony:, :lol: I don't think you can expect a "sharp" copy of the lens. Is second hand, non DG, probably 4 years old, so it will be not bad anyway.

[weka2000]

DG simply means it has got extra coatings on the glass, it's supposed to reduce flare and internal reflections because a sensor is more reflective than film. I haven't noticed any of these sorts of problems on my non-DG, It has been speculated by some that it is just a marketing thing.

DC is what Sigma calls their lenses designed for smaller APS-C sensors, their equivalent to EF-S, but with an EF mount.

Tony, I thought you didn't like my 70-200 on the 5D anyway?

I didnt, but the cheapest Ive seen a Canon for is $1600 NZD + freight

But with Pete going to a pic-phone I might be in luck..even if the glass looks like its been to hell and back :)

The one thing I HATE is soft glass. I do wonder sometimes if the 5D was the smartest move ive ever made. I guess thats where we all need to know the difference between a need and a want.

Scott you need that new 17-85 F2.8 :)

[dgcorner]

A "Happy Mother's Day" to your spouses/partners ;-)

[weka2000]

There is always the Sigma 300-800 :rolleyes:

or sell the 5D and get a 30D....cant do that need to move foward 1D.
Weather sealed and 1.3 crop.

Ah to much money and not enough cents :)

[scotttnz]

I didnt, but the cheapest Ive seen a Canon for is $1600 NZD + freight

That is why I have a Sigma. I could justify $700 for the Sigma, but not $1500+ for the Canon, and I am very happy with the results I get from it. I would love a Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS, but can't justify the cost. Photography is (just) a hobby for me, with no ambitions. I enjoy it, and am happy with the results I get (except the kit lens), and I have other commitments that soak up most of my money.
That is why I most probably won't be getting the 17-55 f2.8 IS ( I have just checked my lotto ticket!) I'd really like one, but it is just too much money. There are a few 17-85s around on trademe at the moment, but even those are still a bit pricey. I'm going to hold off for a while I think. Tamron have a 18-50 f2.8 coming out, and the Sigma 17-70 look nice....maybe save up over winter and keep an eye on trademe for a bargin as good as my 70-200.

Tony, if you want to give my 70-200 another test before you bid anymore give me a call. I'm going out shortly, but will be home later this afternoon I think.

[weka2000]

Tony, if you want to give my 70-200 another test before you bid anymore give me a call. I'm going out shortly, but will be home later this afternoon I think.

Thanks for the offer but my mind is set on the Canon, I just have to wait and like all of us I guess thats not easy. I could get one tommorow. Go in to Harvey and get them to order 1 but what does that acheive, just another HP to pay off. They would charhe me about $2400.

[joeseph]

Visited Harvey yesterday & bought a S5210 due to the old one expiring. Can't say it was from overuse but it was 16 years old... ;)

[weka2000]

Visited Harvey yesterday & bought a S5210 due to the old one expiring. Can't say it was from overuse but it was 16 years old... ;)

Whats a S5210?

Discovering the joys of been a modern dad. Just teaching my girls how to use a needle and thread and do some basic needle work.

[joeseph]

Whats a S5210?
Google is your friend.... oh alright, it's a vacuum cleaner!

[weka2000]

Google is your friend.... oh alright, it's a vacuum cleaner!

And that what you got for motherday...how sweet :lol:

[Moppie]

I bags first dibs on Petes gear!

[weka2000]

I bags first dibs on Petes gear!

I think you have quite enough gear as it is :)

[Moppie]

ROFLOL!

I could hide my whole camera bag in the lens hood of your Bigma!

I get my Bonus in July, might be time then to something a little more serious.

[weka2000]

ROFLOL!

I could hide my whole camera bag in the lens hood of your Bigma!

I get my Bonus in July, might be time then to something a little more serious.

I still want first bids on that 70-200 :)

[Moppie]

I live closer, so you had better be damn fast behind the wheel.

I'll leave you his nifty, you might be able to sell it to Tim.

[weka2000]

I live closer, so you had better be damn fast behind the wheel.

I'll leave you his nifty, you might be able to sell it to Tim.

Ah he is only teasing

[FlyingPete]

I'll leave you his nifty, you might be able to sell it to Tim.

Ah yes you will get top dollar from Tim on that :D

[forsaken]

anyone know where to get a decent letterbox from? none of this plastic ****.

ours finally got damaged almost beyond repair by moronic idiots with no respect for other peoples property. This poor letterbox has taken numerous drive by baseball bats and kept standing. No matter what they did they couldn't knock it off its pole :)

as it is they still haven't managed to as it was the pole that broke at ground level. the letter box was found about 20meters down the road.

the deceased was only 24 years young

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/1745642/146501118.jpg

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/1745642/146501103.jpg

[weka2000]

What no bullet holes with .22

Well been shopping nothing at Harvey nor Camera House :(

[FlyingPete]

What no bullet holes with .22

Isn't it more likely shot gun pellets?

[weka2000]

Hey Pete when can I come and pick up my 70-200 dont tell moppie just yet :lol:

[forsaken]

we may be in the middle of nowehere but it is still civilised, believe it or not.

may have to have a GKPE out here one time, as cameras are about the only things that can be used for shooting around here now

[FlyingPete]

sorry..nothing is for sale....Flying Petes wife here..and I say NO flippin way...he will just want all new stuff next week! And if you lot keep pushing the fact..no more kodak brownies for u :)

[forsaken]

no not threats of cutting the brownie supply. Please tony don't make us loose the brownies :)

[weka2000]

sorry..nothing is for sale....Flying Petes wife here..and I say NO flippin way...he will just want all new stuff next week! And if you lot keep pushing the fact..no more kodak brownies for u :)

LOL, heck I just told my wife I was off shopping for a new camera She said how much I said $8500 she said ok.
Those brownies must be worth a lot.

Harvey Norman didnt have any 1D's in stock :(

Ok Flying Petes wife I will be good for the sake of the GKPE

[forsaken]

It came to me the other day when asked a question by the girlfriend. I couldn't for the life of me remember the event she was talking about. She said "you really do have a terrible memory" I thought about this for a moment and came up with the answer to it all.

"yes I do have a terrible memory and that is why I like photography, the pictures are my memories"


and now due to exif data I can even recall dates and times :)


enough of my strangeness how is everyones weekends going?

[scotttnz]

sorry..nothing is for sale....Flying Petes wife here..and I say NO flippin way...he will just want all new stuff next week! And if you lot keep pushing the fact..no more kodak brownies for u

Keeping his old stuff will not stop him wanting new stuff!

[weka2000]

Keeping his old stuff will not stop him wanting new stuff!

Anyway he started it, Pete its not nice to tease :lol:

Scott you changes your pic. I must be one of the few that still has original.

I think Winters arrived, not much photography but a lot of photoshop wrapped up in front of heater.

[dgcorner]

Just back from celebrating "Mother's Day" I guess it is one of those days to really show how much I appreciate my wife putting up with me... besides being a great mum to my two boys :lol:

Scott: cool new avatar ;-) Rangi from North Head?

Tony, if it is holding back on the brownies then it should be withheld from you since you are the one stirring the pot :D BTW, you need to set up the thread for the Fortnight Challenge #4

Si, why do I think they wrapped some rope and towed your mailbox... I think they got pissed off that their baseball bats couldn't put a dent on it. The law doesn't have enough teeth in this country... then again, if the prime minister gets away with few things...

[weka2000]

Well I think I will sell my SLR kit, don't need it anymore, just got a camera phone,

See I was just been helpful. Typical pick on the poor flightless native. Mind you after 12 years of marriage there is 1 lesson I have learnt...... Its always my fault :rolleyes:

Well Im cooking my wife a roast for Dinner. Roast chicken, spuds onions. Veges and finished off with Roast chicken gravey. She has worked all weekend and when she comes in the door she will smell the yummy dinner waiting for her. Oh which reminds me better ring my mum

[weka2000]

#4 challange is up http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=169686

[forsaken]

Si, why do I think they wrapped some rope and towed your mailbox... I think they got pissed off that their baseball bats couldn't put a dent on it. The law doesn't have enough teeth in this country... then again, if the prime minister gets away with few things...

no car was heard, I believe they walked

[theflyingkiwi]

I think Winters arrived, not much photography but a lot of photoshop wrapped up in front of heater.

Tell me about it. I walked around the garden today to see if anything caught my eye, and nothing was to be found.

so how are getting on with photoshop, have ya made your photos pop yet ?

[weka2000]

Tell me about it. I walked around the garden today to see if anything caught my eye, and nothing was to be found.

so how are getting on with photoshop, have ya made your photos pop yet ?

I have learnt a lot but pop I think comes back to composition first

[joeseph]

#4 challange is up http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=169686
getting them in on time is going to be the main challenge... ;)

[weka2000]

getting them in on time is going to be the main challenge... ;)

Yeh yeh I know thats my fault as well, and long with gettings Petes wife saying no and mine for sleeping in this morning because she set the alarm to pm not am :lol:

So here is my standrad responce "Bite me"

[NordieBoy]

#4 challange is up http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=169686
Images must be posted by midnight (NZ time) on Sunday 7th of May 2006

:eek: !!!


EDIT: Remember to refresh before posting :D

[weka2000]

Images must be posted by midnight (NZ time) on Sunday 7th of May 2006

:eek: !!!

Yeh go on pick on the fightless native. I am sharpening my beak

[scotttnz]

Scott you changes your pic. I must be one of the few that still has original.


Yeah, not sure if I am going to keep this one.....it is pretty hard to find a photo that looks any good at 80x80 pixels!

[FlyingPete]

Anyway he started it, Pete its not nice to tease :lol:

Teasing is fun, puts the post count up for the day a little ;)

Selling the SLR - not a chance. The phone is not even up to the spec of my first digicam bought back in late 2000, so they have a long way to go...

[weka2000]

Teasing is fun, puts the post count up for the day a little ;)

Selling the SLR - not a chance. The phone is not even up to the spec of my first digicam bought back in late 2000, so they have a long way to go...

Karma may come back and visit you :p

[Moppie]

anyone know where to get a decent letterbox from?


You've got access to a CNC machine don't you?
Got any large billits of Aluminuim? :D :D :D


Damn Pete, I know it had to be too good to be True.
Ill just stick with my more advanced Compact for now then, I guess theres no point regressing to a DLSR.

[NordieBoy]

Teasing is fun, puts the post count up for the day a little ;)
Yeah, the post count was lagging...

:D

[dgcorner]

Hmmm, Mr. Lamb has been missing in action... could it be because of all that snow on Mt. Ruapehu? ;-)

[dgcorner]

Guys&Gals, I'm doing a slide show of some 1500 pics I took of my son's school camp a few weeks ago. The DVD will be sold by the PTFA to raise funds for the school. As you may know, integrated schools do not receive 100% funding compared to government ones.

Questions:

1) What are a few good songs for the background music? Do note that this is for a Year 6school camp. Given that it is also a Catholic school, appropriate background music would be great... i.e., no gospel music, but also none of the swearing rap stuff, if you know what I mean.

2) How much do you reckon a DVD should cost? I'm not charging the PTFA anything -- this is my contribution to the fund raising. Besides, it was great practise shooting the kids in different situations. Some think $10 should be a reasonable thing since the PTFA is a non-profit organisation... some say $15.00. What do you reckon?

Ta!

[NordieBoy]

Anyone know what prices these go for in Auckland?
Sigma EF-500 DG Super E-TTL II ($420 from B&H)
Sigma EF-500 DG ST E-TTL ($300nz from B&H)

And which one would be best value for someone using it almost exclusively as fill-flash.

[FlyingPete]

Guys&Gals, I'm doing a slide show of some 1500 pics I took of my son's school camp a few weeks ago. The DVD will be sold by the PTFA to raise funds for the school. As you may know, integrated schools do not receive 100% funding compared to government ones.

Questions:

1) What are a few good songs for the background music? Do note that this is for a Year 6school camp. Given that it is also a Catholic school, appropriate background music would be great... i.e., no gospel music, but also none of the swearing rap stuff, if you know what I mean.

2) How much do you reckon a DVD should cost? I'm not charging the PTFA anything -- this is my contribution to the fund raising. Besides, it was great practise shooting the kids in different situations. Some think $10 should be a reasonable thing since the PTFA is a non-profit organisation... some say $15.00. What do you reckon?

Ta!

I have a collection from some local guys who do the school rounds - The Lads - wacky fun lyrics, nice up beat stuff, you probably would even get their permission to use their stuff, they also owe me a favour ;)

Here are some sample lyrics:

There are five cacti on my window sill
And a bonsai tree, living happily - together
In any kind of weather, they get along

I can go into town by myself if I want to
Look around at the world with my own eyes
I don’t have to be afraid
Why do we try to be the same competing with each other
All dressed up in brown cords and pyjamas
Pretending to be cool

And the wackyness goes on...

[dgcorner]

Pete, the lyrics look good... I'm sure that parents and kids themselves will have a blast. How do I go about asking permission to use their songs?

[dgcorner]

Anyone know what prices these go for in Auckland?
Sigma EF-500 DG Super E-TTL II ($420 from B&H)
Sigma EF-500 DG ST E-TTL ($300nz from B&H)

And which one would be best value for someone using it almost exclusively as fill-flash.

Fran, I read somewhere (2005 Popular Photography, or was it Practical Photography) a couple of weeks ago saying that the 500 DG Super ETTL II is far superior to the DG ST. Not only is it compatible with the "current" lot of Canon d-SLR cameras boasting ETTL II, it also belts out a fair amount of light. In other words, best bang for the money.

Now having said that, and knowing that you are contemplating the 30D or 5d ;) you might not get it working with them due to proprietary stuff that Canon use... according to the literature...:confused:

[weka2000]

Thoughts and what do you guys think. 70-200 F4 or 70-200 F2.8

Optically they are ment to be the same. Yes 2.8 + 2xTC and auto focus. Yes 77mm filters. The issue is money say $1200 max on trade me $2000+ for the f2.8

My thinking is get the F4 now and trade up later but on the other hand give harvey a ring and get them to get it in and pay the $2400 and you only have to do it once.

The bigma is not sharp on the 5D but its not worth selling either.

Cant wait for Pete to sellup :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

I would recommend the 70-200 F2.8. for the type of work that you would like to do. the 2.8 would be ideal. The F2.8 gives you more room to use when you have the lens attached. As for IS or not IS, I found I don't really care for it, so either one would be ok.

If however the $$ is an issue then like alot of peoople you will be happy with the F4. I do believe however that at some point you will find the need to get the F2.8 so why not get it now.

edit: however don't kill me if your wife kills you :)

[tim]

I find the IS invaluable for weddings, I don't like tripods because they slow me down too much. With IS I can get down to 1/30th easily, without I need 1/250th, a huge difference.

[dgcorner]

Thoughts and what do you guys think. 70-200 F4 or 70-200 F2.8

Optically they are ment to be the same. Yes 2.8 + 2xTC and auto focus. Yes 77mm filters. The issue is money say $1200 max on trade me $2000+ for the f2.8

My thinking is get the F4 now and trade up later but on the other hand give harvey a ring and get them to get it in and pay the $2400 and you only have to do it once.

The bigma is not sharp on the 5D but its not worth selling either.

Cant wait for Pete to sellup :lol:

Go for the 2.8 -- but don't go pecking me with your sharpened beak if Sandra throws you into the dog house ;-)

[MattL]

Anyone heard from Mattl?

Hmmm, Mr. Lamb has been missing in action... could it be because of all that snow on Mt. Ruapehu?

I havn't fallen down some big crevas, much to some peoples dissapointment :P

I've been here all along, just lurking quietly in the dark corners. I tried to post something a couple days ago but the browser crashed and I lost it. Couldnt be bothered re-typing so I gave up.

I have been down at Ruapehu tho, climbing. If anyone knows the mountain very well, we climbed meads wall. Took my camera but as we were sitting right at cloud level there wasnt much interesting to see.

They were all busy getting ready for June 16th, opening day. They had the chopper flying all the snow guns into place. Word is they will start the snowmaking next week sometime.

I did get some photos of the heli about 20ft from us while we were climbing. He was flying blind in the cloud, so was sticking close to the ridges where he could see them - I dont think he expected to see two blokes, a camera, and a case of beer sitting ontop of the ridge like that! He stopped and looked at us for a bit (posed for this photo) and then carried on his way.

78638

[MattL]

Oh, and a heads up for anyone travelling in that direction, it seems they are resealing 200km of road between hamilton and the mountain. Look at the state of my car!!

78642

[weka2000]

Maybe I should get all my glass in 1 hit from Harvey and be done with it.

umm maybe not 16-35 $2500 70-200 $2400 Sigma 150 macro Sigma 300-800 (woops honey how did that get in there :) )

[tag141]

I may a bit slow here but did you really mean this

Harvey Norman didnt have any 1D's in stock

I wondered if HN stocked such a high price item. As far as I can see they only go the 5D:cry: I have my beer tokens saved for my next camera but need somewhere to buy one cheaply enough.

[theflyingkiwi]

Oh, and a heads up for anyone travelling in that direction, it seems they are resealing 200km of road between hamilton and the mountain. Look at the state of my car!!

78642


Typical aucklanders, get a small amount of dirt on there car and they start complaning. ;) :lol:

[MattL]

Typical aucklanders, get a small amount of dirt on there car and they start complaning. ;) :lol:

Small?

Not even the brushless high pressure super duluxe wash would get it off.

I had to scrub it. By hand. :shock:

[NordieBoy]

Fran, I read somewhere (2005 Popular Photography, or was it Practical Photography) a couple of weeks ago saying that the 500 DG Super ETTL II is far superior to the DG ST. Not only is it compatible with the "current" lot of Canon d-SLR cameras boasting ETTL II, it also belts out a fair amount of light. In other words, best bang for the money.

Now having said that, and knowing that you are contemplating the 30D or 5d ;) you might not get it working with them due to proprietary stuff that Canon use... according to the literature...:confused:

I picked up a 540EZ with a cracked lens cap on TradeMe for $80 to play with and I can see the potential for fill flash now :D
Going to an ETTL capable flash means I can let the camera work out the flash level.
Really all I need is a camera adjustable flash that is bright.

The 2 Sigmas are rated the same brightness-wise.

I'd rather not use the flash at all.

Hmmm, 30D or 5D

Well glad that's done.
I think I'll get a 20D.

Hey, I know! I think I'll ask this question in the "Flash & wossname" section!
I'm quite brilliant sometimes :D
(Well washed out may be more apt)

[weka2000]

I may a bit slow here but did you really mean this


I wondered if HN stocked such a high price item. As far as I can see they only go the 5D:cry: I have my beer tokens saved for my next camera but need somewhere to buy one cheaply enough.

They dont have "L" glass either. Heck you would think they would stock just for me as my cameras seem to get upgrade within a year my 20D only lasted 6months :)

My 5D is 3 months time to upgrade.......

[Moppie]

Tell you what, in 3 months, assuming its still in good working order, Ill give you $2,000 for it?

[weka2000]

Tell you what, in 3 months, assuming its still in good working order, Ill give you $2,000 for it?

You want me to throw in my Sigma 24-70 + 50-500 to sweeten the deal :lol:

[Moppie]

Don't know about the 50-500, I hear it has some issues when used on a full frame, but Ill take the 24-70 off your hands as part of the deal just because Im a nice guy.

[FlyingPete]

Don't know about the 50-500, I hear it has some issues when used on a full frame, but Ill take the 24-70 off your hands as part of the deal just because Im a nice guy.

The 50-500 would go well on your camera if you cn aget an adaptor, crop factor is probably around 3X to, so that makes it a 150-1500 :D :D You'll probably looses autofocus, but that is a small price to pay.

[weka2000]

$2600 for a 70-200 F2.8 Camera House and Harvey Canons RRP.
Auckland Camera $2195 abouts

Well looks like me and B&H will be developing a relationship.

Whos idea was it to go FF :lol:

[downunder]

Think I got a good deal on trademe today not sure until i see the goods....Bought a large manfrotto tripod for inside work on trademe last week and have been looking for a lighter weight for general work and bought what was advertised as a Manfrotto 200 tripod today for $66.00. I think a 200 is actually a head so i'm hoping the tripod is a 190. will have to wait and see.

[weka2000]

Don't know about the 50-500, I hear it has some issues when used on a full frame, but Ill take the 24-70 off your hands as part of the deal just because Im a nice guy.

the sigma 24-70 is a sweet lens. Be intrested to try a Canon 24-70 but Im affraid of what will hapen to me, after all I was going to get a Sigma 70-200 and then I tryed Petes Canon 70-200 and im stuffed I have been tanted with "L" fever

The Bigma is such a great lens 50-500mm it covers so much range but the light fall off /vignetting on FF. There are only 2 options that can even get a look in to replace it. Sigma 120-300 F2.8 and 2xTC or Sigma 300-800 F5.6

[FlyingPete]

Pete, the lyrics look good... I'm sure that parents and kids themselves will have a blast. How do I go about asking permission to use their songs?

If you fill in some more detail (who what when where how), I will try and call a favour with them...

Do you want to hear some of the songs first?

[weka2000]

Go for the 2.8 -- but don't go pecking me with your sharpened beak if Sandra throws you into the dog house ;-)

Tonights discussion in our house...go for broke and get the 16-35 and the 70-200 :)

[tim]

Is Xtra DNS borked for you guys too? Luckily I cached some IP addresses a while back so I have access to my essential sites...

[theflyingkiwi]

the sigma 24-70 is a sweet lens. Be intrested to try a Canon 24-70 but Im affraid of what will hapen to me, after all I was going to get a Sigma 70-200 and then I tryed Petes Canon 70-200 and im stuffed I have been tanted with "L" fever

I have got the 28-135 IS USM which is an ok lens, but I also would like to try out the Canon 24-70. It would be a good gap fuller between my 17-40 and the 100-300. It's just a tad short on the long end. The problem is once you have L fever you just can't go back.

Just say to Sandra that you have a bug which no Dr can fix. :) I am sure she will understand.

[theflyingkiwi]

Is Xtra DNS borked for you guys too? Luckily I cached some IP addresses a while back so I have access to my essential sites...


I had lost internet connection for a while about 15 mins ago, but I am with Orcon. Lost being no ip address on the router

[weka2000]

The problem is once you have L fever you just can't go back.

Just say to Sandra that you have a bug which no Dr can fix. :) I am sure she will understand.

Sandra's happy, but when do you STOP. I guess you only buy good glass once. My photography has slowed right down to a crawl so do I need the glass.

[theflyingkiwi]

Small?

Not even the brushless high pressure super duluxe wash would get it off.

I had to scrub it. By hand. :shock:

Gee all that hard work for a ford. :) Anyway I think you should sell it and get a 4wd. that way you can leave the dirt on and it would look ok :)

[FlyingPete]

Is Xtra DNS borked for you guys too? Luckily I cached some IP addresses a while back so I have access to my essential sites...

Lost power for a bit there, as usual 29 minutes since last save (I save every 30 minutes), no noticable DNS outage, but then I didn't visit anything new to notice it.

[FlyingPete]

Gee all that hard work for a ford. :) Anyway I think you should sell it and get a 4wd. that way you can leave the dirt on and it would look ok :)

I got one for sale if you want one, the 2.5 V6 too! (shhh no one tell him why I am selling!)

[CliveyBoy]

$2600 for a 70-200 F2.8 Camera House and Harvey Canons RRP.
Auckland Camera $2195 abouts

At Photo & Video, Christchurch:
Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM$3,239.48

Once over 120-150mm, IS is essential just because of the magnifying effect of the zoom... And if you are talking TCX2 - IS is required!

Clive