GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[joeseph]

I did the sums for insurance today and the camera gear added up to over $11k...

[weka2000]

I did the sums for insurance today and the camera gear added up to over $11k...

Will have to get mine re done now 4 lens in 6 weeks, I hope I dont have a new addiction. Thank goodness Im not after new body....oh wait I am at least its not a 1D :lol:

[FlyingPete]

I did the sums for insurance today and the camera gear added up to over $11k...

Hmmm, I wonder what the porpotion of people that have a greater value of camera gear than their car is? I would also think Tims ratio would be pretty high, as I beleive he doesn't have a car! My camera gear is worth around half my car, a few months ago it was worth four times my car, at least I can say I got a better car rather than selling three quarters of my gear ;)

[weka2000]

Hmmm, I wonder what the porpotion of people that have a greater value of camera gear than their car is? I would also think Tims ratio would be pretty high, as I beleive he doesn't have a car! My camera gear is worth around half my car, a few months ago it was worth four times my car, at least I can say I got a better car rather than selling three quarters of my gear ;)

My 5D is worth more than both my cars. I know I will get more use out of my 5D. Anyway no mater how expensive and flash your car you are still only allowed to do 100km on the open road :)

[scotttnz]

My 5D is worth more than both my cars. I know I will get more use out of my 5D.


What? You going to start walking to Karekare?

My Camera gear is worth about 4x my car.....my wifes car is worth about 4x my camera and car together.....

[weka2000]

What? You going to start walking to Karekare?

My Camera gear is worth about 4x my car.....my wifes car is worth about 4x my camera and car together.....

Well I was going to catch a lift with you yesterday to piha and help with fuel but you changed your mind on me :(

I walk to work even in the frost, wind and drizzle. My Mazda V6 sits for days without been driven.

[NordieBoy]

Car?
What car :D

[weka2000]

So we all up for our frost shots in the morning.

[joeseph]

If we're talking ratios, my A3O number plate is worth more than the car...

[theflyingkiwi]

So we all up for our frost shots in the morning.

I'll give it a go. Out will come the 100macro. :)

I don't know the value of my gear, but it's more than the car that's for sure.

[dgcorner]

Wow...!!! There must be something wrong with my email notification... visited last Friday and have not heard anything thinking that the wonderful weather has gotten everyone out and about... that is until a few minutes ago... then I find out that I''m 3-4 pages behind!

SCOTT: Nice pics! If I was notified of thread updates then I could have joined you for a sunset shoot!

DUNCAN -- Nice tiger! I think that a few were disappointed that it wasn't a real tiger ;-)

[tag141]

These frosty mornings and evenings are excellent for photographic opportunites aren't they. You guys should be lucky, we regularly have -8 degree frosts down here. Even the inside of the windows had frozen this morning!!! But on the upside you get these...

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

[dgcorner]

These frosty mornings and evenings are excellent for photographic opportunites aren't they. You guys should be lucky, we regularly have -8 degree frosts down here. Even the inside of the windows had frozen this morning!!! But on the upside you get these...



Nice one Tag!

[joeseph]

Hey Tony, I'll see your trees, and raise you an aeroplane (or most of one...) :-)
http://joebloggs.servebeer.com/potn/img_1597c-800.jpg

[tim]

Hmmm, I wonder what the porpotion of people that have a greater value of camera gear than their car is? I would also think Tims ratio would be pretty high, as I beleive he doesn't have a car! My camera gear is worth around half my car, a few months ago it was worth four times my car, at least I can say I got a better car rather than selling three quarters of my gear ;)

My ratio is around infinite! I rent rather than own cars, and I have a fair bit of equipment.

[dgcorner]

Hey Tony, I'll see your trees, and raise you an aeroplane (or most of one...) :-)


Duncan, looks surreal... where was this taken?

[joeseph]

Duncan, looks surreal... where was this taken?

thanks, that was the idea... taken at Ardmore on Sunday
Not sure I've got the IR process sorted - anyone else feel like a go at it?
original will be here once I can figure out Mime type problem: (warning 7.2Mb - and Theresa's only letting me have a 128KbpS upload speed)
http://joebloggs.servebeer.com/potn/IMG_1597.CR2

[NordieBoy]

Hey Tony, I'll see your trees, and raise you an aeroplane (or most of one...) :-)
That'd be a bit cold around the bristols in this weather...




:D

[joeseph]

That'd be a bit cold around the bristols in this weather...




:D
You're not wrong. mind you the birdlife seemed to treat it like the holiday inn, sun going down & hoards of them decend into the remains - probably kept a bit of warmth from the sunshine.

[weka2000]

Ah just got an e-mail from the seller of the 85 F1.8. Seems some one just beat me to the accept offer even though It told me I had won and even gave me all the guys details.

I smell a rat.

[joeseph]

Ah just got an e-mail from the seller of the 85 F1.8. Seems some one just beat me to the accept offer even though It told me I had won and even gave me all the guys details.

I smell a rat.

If you got their e-mail details let us know - we can easily send them mail originating from the I.R.D. :evil:

[weka2000]

I guess some things were not ment to be. So the optomist would say their must be something better for me :lol:

Anyway 2 lens in 1 week...maybe I am a canon addict

[tim]

There are worse addictions to have. I have some you can share if you like ;)

[Wazza]

Just after 7am, it seems coldest just before the sun starts shinning on stuff after actual sunrise.


Yeah it's damn cold every day. Any colder today?

It actually keeps cooling down until maybe 20min after sunrise as the suns heat still isn't enough to stop the cooling temperature. Unless the thermometre is directly in the line of the sun.

[FlyingPete]

Yeah it's damn cold every day. Any colder today?

It actually keeps cooling down until maybe 20min after sunrise as the suns heat still isn't enough to stop the cooling temperature. Unless the thermometre is directly in the line of the sun.

About the same as yesterday, brrrrrrr!

[weka2000]

Well I got the camera out. Fingers didnt like it much

[dgcorner]

Tony -- nice... I would think that some sun hitting those petals would bring them to life!

[NordieBoy]

Ah just got an e-mail from the seller of the 85 F1.8. Seems some one just beat me to the accept offer even though It told me I had won and even gave me all the guys details.

I smell a rat.
I'd ask TradeMe about that.

Very Rat like.

[mrmeal]

One would think it very hard for the trade me system to fail and send seller details out to two members on acceptance of an offer. You would presume with the sheer volume of trades going through the system each day this 'problem' would pop up and have been resolved quite some time ago by their developers. I'd email them. In the very least it will help them improve. Shame you missed on it though. I'd put more money down on the failing of the seller over the failing of the trademe engine.

[weka2000]

Tony -- nice... I would think that some sun hitting those petals would bring them to life!

Took it on the way to work. So didnt have time to wait for the sun to rise :)

[weka2000]

Yes somethings up with that whole 85mm deal. Better I take it as a not meant to be. Mind you it still allows me to place feedback on him :lol:

Think I may have found the answer

I sent him a message after I brought from my home e-mail but he was expecting it from my web mail account and may have though I was 2 different people?

I e-mailed him and asked who the buyer was.

[FlyingPete]

Yes somethings up with that whole 85mm deal. Better I take it as a not meant to be. Mind you it still allows me to place feedback on him :lol:

Think I may have found the answer

I sent him a message after I brought from my home e-mail but he was expecting it from my web mail account and may have though I was 2 different people?

I e-mailed him and asked who the buyer was.

So now you have split personalities too :rolleyes:

[mrmeal]

So now you have split personalities too :rolleyes:

If it ever comes to arguing with yourself, seek help. Those fights always end in tears.

Hope the other buyer works out to not be as big a w@&ker as you thought they were then lol

This could mean however you now need to share the lense too.

[weka2000]

So now you have split personalities too :rolleyes:

Well my wife tells me im a physco.

I was right he got the e-mails confused so I will be driving over to Albany to pick it up this afternoon.

[scotttnz]

I will be driving over to Albany to pick it up this afternoon.

My that sounds like fun......almost not worth it. Live without an 85mm lens, or drive to albany in afternoon traffic.....tough call.....

[weka2000]

My that sounds like fun......almost not worth it. Live without an 85mm lens, or drive to albany in afternoon traffic.....tough call.....

1hr 20 min return trip. Hey beats been at work.

Well good week for photography 2 lens and a couple of photos. Umm memo to self stop reading the canon lens work book, and ban trademe at home.

[theflyingkiwi]

ban trademe at home.

What, your not going to ban trade me at work ?

[tim]

It'd almost be cheaper to have it couriered than drive for an hour!

[FlyingPete]

It'd almost be cheaper to have it couriered than drive for an hour!

Yep, as one who did that trip twice a day, I would go the courier!

[weka2000]

What, your not going to ban trade me at work ?

Already is, unless I need something then I just change a setting :lol:

Thats the first time I have been out of the area for quite sometime. It was a big overseas adventure for me going across the bridge.

So whats left... Sigma 150ex F2.8 macro.

[TKRFAN]

Hi Everyone

I just discovered this photo comp which will be underway soon for those of you with great rally shots (they don't even have to be 'new' shots).

Good luck to anyone who enters :)

http://www.rallyfeste.co.nz/photocomp.html

Here is a link for more details of the comp including prizes:

http://www.car.co.nz/rlyntl.asp?articleid=11523

[weka2000]

Wazza you still alive? Hows the new job?
iKirst how are you? and what about forsaken?

So who else got some frost shots from this morning?

[Moppie]

I was on my way to work before the frost had a chance to form, and wrapped up nice and warm in my office several Km from any grass by the time it would have started forming :)

Maybe Ill finnish early on Friday, and shoot a sunset, then get up early on Saturday and shoot the sunrise. Or maybe Ill watch a movie and goto bed then sleep in :cool:

[theflyingkiwi]

well the only thing that had frost on it was the car so that's what everyone else gets

for interest it was taken with the 17-40 F4 @ 17mm @ F4.

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/IMG_2927.JPG

[weka2000]

Well unlike the rich folk here who can afford macros I have to crop @ 100% :rolleyes: Its the water nossle on the mazdas hatch. 50mm F2

I never realised how much light frost gives off

[joeseph]

Here's today's variation of the old focus test.....
89579

oh, and the bbq table is a dark brown colour normally...

[weka2000]

My that sounds like fun......almost not worth it. Live without an 85mm lens, or drive to albany in afternoon traffic.....tough call.....

It was worth the drive. This lens is very sharp, In fact to sharp for woman, I will need to soften the skin to hide every bump, wrinkle and blemish.
The only way I like my glass now.

SHARP

[theflyingkiwi]

It was worth the drive. This lens is very sharp, In fact to sharp for woman, I will need to soften the skin to hide every bump, wrinkle and blemish.
The only way I like my glass now.

SHARP


Is that like your wit :mrgreen: :lol:

[weka2000]

Is that like your wit :mrgreen: :lol:

On a good day.

Well just done some "wife" shots with both 50 and 85 with flash @F16 Its close but I think the 85 is the winner.

Its strange not using a zoom, but it forces me to full the frame and gives me time to compose.

Sandra found it a bit tough having had a tooth pulled at 1pm :(

Dam flash lighting is hard. I need to re read what I have read.

[theflyingkiwi]

Have a tooth pulled isn't good. I hope she is feeling better. A liquid dinner was it ? At least you have a model that you can use to try out different lighting.

I had read that the 85 is sharper and a better lens than the 50. It's also better for the portrait photography.

I have found the best way to use a lens is go somewhere with it and because it's the only one ya got, it's a case of having to try and make it work. It's a restriction than can lead to being creative.

[weka2000]

I had read that the 85 is sharper and a better lens than the 50. It's also better for the portrait photography.


Im inclined to agree, mind you 85mm is good for head and shoulders in a small area. With the 50 I can get full body.

Glad I got both. I cant see much use for the 85 else where but the 50 may be used in more situations

[weka2000]

Oh well sold the 50mm F1.8 with hoya filter for $130

Now for the other bits...what else have I got that I dont need :lol:

[NordieBoy]

*cough*bigma*cough*

[weka2000]

*cough*bigma*cough*

The bigma could be replaced with Canon primes

300 F4
400 F4
500 F4

or I could just get a 30D

[NordieBoy]

Now where would the fun be in a 30D?

[FlyingPete]

The bigma could be replaced with Canon primes

300 F4
400 F4
500 F4

or I could just get a 30D

What is the point? I think Scott pointed out that a 1.6 cropped image from your 5D would almost be indenticle to one from a 20D/30D/350D.

[weka2000]

Now where would the fun be in a 30D?

Fun, hell have you seen how much those canon tele primes are worth.

I could afford the 300mm F4 but thats about it.

[weka2000]

What is the point? I think Scott pointed out that a 1.6 cropped image from your 5D would almost be indenticle to one from a 20D/30D/350D.

The issue is the light fall off with the bigma and 5D. But I guess I need to learn to use ARC and work out the vignetting function. The only time is use the bigma now is at the zoo.
I do know at the moment my main lens is my 17-40 for landscapes. So much for wanting a max of 3 lens, up to 6 now and I still dont have a macro 1:1

I guess I have so many photographic intrests. Im toying with reducing my working hours so I finish at 2pm and that gives me some time to get out and about.

[tim]

Why would you want such a long prime?

[weka2000]

Why would you want such a long prime?

I wouldnt, what I was saying it would be he only 1 I could afford.

The only time I would ever need a long prime would be for surfing photography but the bigma did ok.

The 2 primes I do have now are for portraits. The rest of my glass is for landscape / daylight photos and are all zooms.

As I say the only thing I dont have covered is 1:1 macro but that will happen already know the lens Im after :)

[dgcorner]

I wouldnt, what I was saying it would be he only 1 I could afford.

The only time I would ever need a long prime would be for surfing photography but the bigma did ok.

The 2 primes I do have now are for portraits. The rest of my glass is for landscape / daylight photos and are all zooms.

As I say the only thing I dont have covered is 1:1 macro but that will happen already know the lens Im after :)

You are welcome to try the extension tubes... after Pete I think... In spite of some of the limitations I am finding it a joy to use. Just today I was playing with the tubes on my 80-200 -- not bad... and the shooting distance is better than the 50mm... not sure though how the pics will turn out... the 80-200 isn't the sharpest :rolleyes:

[Moppie]

So, whos been bidding on this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Digital-cameras/Over-6-megapixel/auction-60879809.htm

[FlyingPete]

So, whos been bidding on this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Digital-cameras/Over-6-megapixel/auction-60879809.htm

That is a bargin price, if it stays at that price :rolleyes:

[scotttnz]

The issue is the light fall off with the bigma and 5D. But I guess I need to learn to use ARC and work out the vignetting function. The only time is use the bigma now is at the zoo.
I do know at the moment my main lens is my 17-40 for landscapes. So much for wanting a max of 3 lens, up to 6 now and I still dont have a macro 1:1

I guess I have so many photographic intrests. Im toying with reducing my working hours so I finish at 2pm and that gives me some time to get out and about.


What I meant, is that if you cropped the image from the 5D by 1.6 in Photoshop, you would end up with more or less the same image that you would get from a 30D. You would be cropping off the areas of the image with light drop off, just like you would be by using a 30D. I know it would require getting used to, because you are not using the whole field of view you see in the view finder. But it is a solution that does not require spending money on another body.

[NordieBoy]

But it is a solution that does not require spending money on another body.
Hmmm.
Several things come to mind...

1. Stone the blasphemer!

2. You're new here arn't you.

:D

[scotttnz]

Hmmm.
Several things come to mind...

1. Stone the blasphemer!

2. You're new here arn't you.


1. Well errr........what I meant to say was a solution that would allow you to buy another lens instead of a body....

2. No, I have been around a while (don't let my humble post count fool you!).......long enough to see plenty of people use some pretty weak logic to talk themselves into buying more kit (me included!).

[forsaken]

Wazza you still alive? Hows the new job?
iKirst how are you? and what about forsaken?

So who else got some frost shots from this morning?


still here. Not much energy after work to read and post on forums :(

tool some pics after my hockey game on Saturday and had a bit of a play on PS, what do people think?

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/1745642/161212824.jpg

[NordieBoy]

1. Well errr........what I meant to say was a solution that would allow you to buy another lens instead of a body....

2. No, I have been around a while (don't let my humble post count fool you!).......long enough to see plenty of people use some pretty weak logic to talk themselves into buying more kit (me included!).


:D;)

[tim]

tool some pics after my hockey game on Saturday and had a bit of a play on PS, what do people think?

You said it yourself -
"No amount of clever technology takes a great shot, great shots are taken by people". Lose the processing IMHO.

[theflyingkiwi]

yep, I agree with Tim on this.

[forsaken]

thats what I thought, was just playing around

the original crop
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/1745642/161218818.jpg

[joeseph]

Did any of you locals download my IR shot of the Bristol before Telecom's jetstream fell over in a screaming heap this evening? Noticed about 15 downloads of it so hoping someone will have a go at processing it a bit better...
[note to Theresa - by splitting the business in two we didn't mean taking a gas-axe to the Airedale St exchange building. Please can we have our network back?]

[tag141]

So, whos been bidding on this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics...n-60879809.htm

That's a far better deal than this camera for $9K when you can get one for $7 at P&V in ChCH.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Digital-cameras/Over-6-megapixel/auction-60376096.htm

:shock:

[Wazza]

I'll take two of those.

I was in some camera shop in Queen St, the ones I tend to avoid due to higher prices... Just checking their prices on the 1DIIN... $6999, but Auckland Camera are $6800 and being a regular customer, sure could knock some off too. :)

[theflyingkiwi]

I'll take two of those.

I was in some camera shop in Queen St, the ones I tend to avoid due to higher prices... Just checking their prices on the 1DIIN... $6999, but Auckland Camera are $6800 and being a regular customer, sure could knock some off too. :)

Just one will do, no point in being greedy. I would then have the 10D as a backup. However if I got something like that I would have to do more sports to justify it.

[downunder]

Hi Guys,
Where do the Aucklanders recommend getting matt boards cut, my local place is charging $12.00+gst for 16" by 20" which seems high. If you have somewhere cheaper you know of and could share it would be appreciated. thx

[weka2000]

I'll take two of those.

I was in some camera shop in Queen St, the ones I tend to avoid due to higher prices... Just checking their prices on the 1DIIN... $6999, but Auckland Camera are $6800 and being a regular customer, sure could knock some off too. :)

Ive gone off getting a 1D. The only thing it offers me over my 5D is weather sealing.

I have a list in front of me with my next lot of puchases

They include Remote timer, Remote trigger, off camera flash cord. I need to get to auckland camera to get a 58mm step ring for my cokin setup and a couple more Gradual Natural density filters.

I have to wait for the next pay day

[tim]

Weka, take a look at the adit wired remote trigger on ebay.com , I have one for my 20D and it works perfectly at about 1/4 the price of the Canon model. It's just a simple switch, no fancy electronics.

[joeseph]

Hi Guys,
Where do the Aucklanders recommend getting matt boards cut, my local place is charging $12.00+gst for 16" by 20" which seems high. If you have somewhere cheaper you know of and could share it would be appreciated. thx
You could try Factory Frames (Albany & East Tamaki)
To be honest I've only had stuff framed there but they seemed reasonable at the time.

Wazza's probably someone to ask as he'd had some matts made up. Wazza?

[Wazza]

Hi Guys,
Where do the Aucklanders recommend getting matt boards cut, my local place is charging $12.00+gst for 16" by 20" which seems high. If you have somewhere cheaper you know of and could share it would be appreciated. thx

Indeed, all my matts at Craft World and local Cafe are 11x14" and 6x8"

the large ones are made to fit a 12x8" photo, when the matt has the widest 40mm border.
There is a slight bit of cropping length ways, maybe 10-15% but the width only has 5mm overhang each side to put the shot in.

The 6x8" matt, with a 30mm border? Fits a 6x4" photo nicely. And then can be framed into a 6x8 easily.

The 11x14" are $4 a matt, and $4 for the acid free foam backing

And the 6x8" are $1 for a matt and $1 for a backing

I would guess the 16x20" would be about $10 incl.
Then add on a backing, which replaces the frame softwood backing

[dgcorner]

Weka, take a look at the adit wired remote trigger on ebay.com , I have one for my 20D and it works perfectly at about 1/4 the price of the Canon model. It's just a simple switch, no fancy electronics.

The Adidt ones on TradeMe are far cheaper if you account for shipping

EDIT: Luck of the draw -- nothing is being sold on TradeMe at the moment!

[weka2000]

Just installed adobe light room beta 3 on a tiger mac....:D
I wish they would move on the PC verson.

I think adobe are on the right path with lightroom. Wonder what the PC price will be?

[theflyingkiwi]

yea I am waiting for adobe to get the a in to g and get the windows verson to be completed. I hopeing it will solve my workflow problems.

[downunder]

Indeed, all my matts at Craft World and local Cafe are 11x14" and 6x8"

the large ones are made to fit a 12x8" photo, when the matt has the widest 40mm border.
There is a slight bit of cropping length ways, maybe 10-15% but the width only has 5mm overhang each side to put the shot in.

The 6x8" matt, with a 30mm border? Fits a 6x4" photo nicely. And then can be framed into a 6x8 easily.

The 11x14" are $4 a matt, and $4 for the acid free foam backing

And the 6x8" are $1 for a matt and $1 for a backing

I would guess the 16x20" would be about $10 incl.
Then add on a backing, which replaces the frame softwood backing

Thx Joseph and wazza, will look into those places.
I need a few doing for a set series competition and didn't want to pay anymore than neccesary

[weka2000]

Aucklanders get out tonight for the sunset. It looks likes its going to be a beauty. There is something about the atmosphere today.

[tim]

I find the worflow in CS2 to be great - do you guys use that?

[weka2000]

I find the worflow in CS2 to be great - do you guys use that?

No dont use it. Can you explain a bit more your usage and how it helps.

I have just come down from the mountain (Mangere Mountain) there was a very ery feeling tonight. I hope I captured it

[tag141]

My input...

Downunder...
I cut all my own mattes. I have a Logan cutter and have made my own cutting board that is almost foolproof to get mattes right. My local framers sells a matte to me for $20 (though you can probably get them cheaper) and I get four mattes for A3 prints. For them to cut the same size matte is $20 on it's own!!! Plus I get four smaller mattes for A4 prints from the 'middles'. I think it saves me heaps.

Weka...
The remote. I have these babies. They work together really well.

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

[weka2000]

Thanks guys re the remote

I want to do some "couples" shots with my wife and I. I intend to get the Remote timer (TS-80N3) and the 10mtr extension cord to start.

I already have the RS-80N3 and I see the 10mtr cord @175 on Trademe.
I do prefer genuine canon gear even though its more expensive.

[theflyingkiwi]

Tim, are you talking about using Adobe Bridge? I found that to run slow on my machine. At the moment for any RAW processing I use DPP. Any jpgs I view them in ACDSee and then drag and drop in photoshop, crop etc and then save in aother location.

I keep most of my pictures that I take, even if they are crap. Don't ask why but I do.

[weka2000]

2 Stiched images. The Manukau Harbour is a bit like a S bend I think thats why it looks distored

[theflyingkiwi]

nice but I am finding it a bit dark

[downunder]

Thx Tag141
Maybe I should get off my butt and do my own as well......... does it take long to learn how to cut? how many matts did you go through before becoming proficent?

[downunder]

Do any of you guys know or have met "Andrew Cornaga" kiwi sports photographer? I was wanting to chat with a local sports photographer who does international work.

[weka2000]

nice but I am finding it a bit dark

Yes it is a bit. It was a quick post and save for the web colours dont help

[tag141]

Maybe I should get off my butt and do my own as well......... does it take long to learn how to cut?

I 'learnt' by looking on the internet. Loads of resources for cutting mattes.

I probably ruined a few, then mucked up a few but they were useable unless you looked really closely but since I made my own frame and actually took time when cutting I can 'knock' one out in under 30 minutes. Remember though, measure once, cut twice, curse, swear, get a new piece and try again:confused: ...no that's wrong isn't it, measure twice cut once.

If you need/want a diagram of the frame, let me know.

[joeseph]

I'm sure the observant among us will spot what's wrong with this picture...

90033
one of my earlier efforts with a Canon.

[Moppie]

oops.

[tim]

Yep I use Adobe Bridge. I download with DIM from www.alanlight.com , batch alter color temp and exposure if necessary, at the same time rating 1-5. I label things that need work in photoshop. I batch the RAW out to JPG, then do any detail work in PhotoShop. This is my wedding workflow, so quite high volume - 800 photos and one day turnaround time.

I wrote out my entire workflow recently but never posted it, I could if there's enough interest.

[FlyingPete]

I'm sure the observant among us will spot what's wrong with this picture...

90033
one of my earlier efforts with a Canon.

I feel I am missing something apart from the obvious - it is an old image, probably late 80's, no SkyTower, ANZ Tower, ASB Building, new whalf structures etc...

Not sure where a opps comes in though :confused:

[Moppie]

Not sure where a opps comes in though :confused:

That was for xtra and thier ever reliable connection :)

[downunder]

I wrote out my entire workflow recently but never posted it, I could if there's enough interest.[/quote]

would be great to see, my workflow is all work and no flow!

[mrmeal]

That was for xtra and thier ever reliable connection :)

lol I think 'oops' is in Xtra's mission statement.

[joeseph]

I feel I am missing something apart from the obvious - it is an old image, probably late 80's, no SkyTower, ANZ Tower, ASB Building, new whalf structures etc...
that was the correct answer Pete! more an observation of how the skyline has changed in nearly 20 years by the presence & absence of buildings. (the farmers sign is no longer there!) I managed to get my negative scanner working yesterday..... :D

[joeseph]

lol I think 'oops' is in Xtra's mission statement.
They have a mission statement? :p

[FlyingPete]

that was the correct answer Pete! more an observation of how the skyline has changed in nearly 20 years by the presence & absence of buildings. (the farmers sign is no longer there!) I managed to get my negative scanner working yesterday..... :D

Yep, it was the farmers sign that really stood out! I do have some early 90's shots somewhere too...

Hmmm neagtive scanner, would be great to digitise all those old negatives.

[dgcorner]

Yep, it was the farmers sign that really stood out! I do have some early 90's shots somewhere too...

Hmmm negative scanner, would be great to digitise all those old negatives.

Duncan, I didn't realise that you started shooting when you were 5... ;)

I haven't been here long enough but I know that the skyline looks very different... and as Pete says, the Skytower and yes, the FARMERS thing wasn't around in 2000.

[tim]

Dd anyone notice Mizuno's photoshop tutorial on digg.com? The thread is up to 131,037 view now!

[NordieBoy]

What is digg.com?

[tim]

Erm... type it into your web browser and find out! Kinda like slashdot but faster and more up to date. Users vote for content that hits the front page, mainly tech stuff but a mix.

[theflyingkiwi]

Dd anyone notice Mizuno's photoshop tutorial on digg.com? The thread is up to 131,037 view now!

First time I had seen this digg.com website. Interesting. I see that someone has posted comments about those mac vs pc ads.

As for that tutorial, it's great.

[NordieBoy]

Erm... type it into your web browser and find out! Kinda like slashdot but faster and more up to date. Users vote for content that hits the front page, mainly tech stuff but a mix.
I don't have time to type stu.......

:oops:

Faster than SlashDot?
It's got a 270Kb front page compared to SlashDots 140Kb.

You don't get more up to date than SlashDot.
It's that damn wormhole that keeps spitting the same stories back up again that gets annoying :D

[FlyingPete]

New toy time - from my new lens first attempts:

Moon Shot:
http://www.lowden.net.nz/POTN/Moon01.jpg

100% Crop from above shot
http://www.lowden.net.nz/POTN/Moon01-100pc.jpg

Jupiter (100% crop):
http://www.lowden.net.nz/POTN/Jupiter01.jpg

Still some work to do, but not bad for a first go :D

[dgcorner]

Nice ones Pete! Did you get an adaptor for the 20D?

[FlyingPete]

Nice ones Pete! Did you get an adaptor for the 20D?

Yep both those shots are from my 20D with the eyepiece adaptor. It is a 130mm Diameter (650 focal) Newtonian reflector, Moon shot with 20mm eyepiece, Jupiter with the 10mm.

Actually it is looking like my old G3 would make a much better camera for this - lighter and no shutter to vibrate the whole setup.

[Moppie]

Very nice stuff Pete, now how is it for wildlife work? :D :D

Will have to try my A80 on it, even lighter than your G3.

[FlyingPete]

Very nice stuff Pete, now how is it for wildlife work? :D :D

Will have to try my A80 on it, even lighter than your G3.

Hmmm wildlife, well it would be backwards and upsidedown, and at around 20kg all up, I don't think so. As for the A80, that would be a good match.

Found out a little about telescope vs 35mm SLR focal lengths, a telescope is the same equivilent focal length with a 50mm eyepiece, so a 25mm eyepiece is a 2x converter, I was using a 20mm for the moon, so that is 1625mm equiv in 35mm terms, the Jupiter shot was with the 10mm so that is 3250mm focal lenght 35mm equiv :D

[dgcorner]

Hmmm wildlife, well it would be backwards and upsidedown, and at around 20kg all up, I don't think so. As for the A80, that would be a good match.

Found out a little about telescope vs 35mm SLR focal lengths, a telescope is the same equivilent focal length with a 50mm eyepiece, so a 25mm eyepiece is a 2x converter, I was using a 20mm for the moon, so that is 1625mm equiv in 35mm terms, the Jupiter shot was with the 10mm so that is 3250mm focal lenght 35mm equiv :D

WOW:D

[dgcorner]

Do any of you guys have any Windows 98SE CDs in storage or unused that I can borrow or buy? My oldest (7year old) desktop computer, which has become just a surfing one for my youngest son has crashed... and with an OEM Win98SE loaded I am not sure where to get one at this point.

I formatted C: drive successfuly and have tried loading Windows2000... which of course keeps on conking out... maybe because of the hardware config. I intend to upgrade that desktop when I find work... but at the moment, reloading Win98SE should be the cheapest option.

PM me if you have one. Thanks!

[Moppie]

*dust devil blows through thread........................*

[dgcorner]

*dust devil blows through thread........................*

:lol: It was such a nice day to be sitting in front of the computer :lol: Then again, I've been busy fixing my son's computer... in between cleaning up in and around the house.

[FlyingPete]

*dust devil blows through thread........................*

Yup (Click Me) ;) (http://www.markjezeph.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/goodbad.mid)

[weka2000]

:lol: It was such a nice day to be sitting in front of the computer :lol: Then again, I've been busy fixing my son's computer... in between cleaning up in and around the house.

What, I have been to the zoo, shot my wife on the bed in the afternoon sun (man I LOVE my 85 F1.8) and then went and shot the sunset.

Sitting in front of a PC is for raining days. You I dont know how they do things out east, but us (me) southern boys make hay when the sun shines :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

Yup (Click Me) ;) (http://www.markjezeph.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/goodbad.mid)

I knew there was a reason why I hate mid files :) I setup my new desk today, which ment cleaning out room to get it in and everything all setup.

As for the camera, I might get it out next weekend depending on the weather. auckland zoo anyone ?

[theflyingkiwi]

What, I have been to the zoo, shot my wife on the bed in the afternoon sun (man I LOVE my 85 F1.8) and then went and shot the sunset.

Sitting in front of a PC is for raining days. You I dont know how they do things out east, but us (me) southern boys make hay when the sun shines :lol:

So you can expect another buddle of joy in about 9 months ? ;)

[FlyingPete]

I knew there was a reason why I hate mid files :) I setup my new desk today, which ment cleaning out room to get it in and everything all setup.

As for the camera, I might get it out next weekend depending on the weather. auckland zoo anyone ?

I could of attached an MP3 (I have that one), but firstly some around here still probably have an ancient technology known as 'Dial-Up', and second I could get more attention from the black helicopter brigade than I want :rolleyes:

[theflyingkiwi]

I could of attached an MP3 (I have that one), but firstly some around here still probably have an ancient technology known as 'Dial-Up', and second I could get more attention from the black helicopter brigade than I want :rolleyes:

Yea those black heicopters are a pain. They getting in the way of all the good stuff. ;)

anyway what's dailup?

[NordieBoy]

Look!
Tumbleweed!

EDIT:
Look!
Slow internet!

[theflyingkiwi]

Tumbleweed!

is that caused by dailup ? :)

anyway I have posted a couple of pictures tonight

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=187136

&

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=187125

[weka2000]

So you can expect another buddle of joy in about 9 months ? ;)

Hell no I payed a good $350 to become "for pleasure only". We decided 2 kids and then off to the knakers yard.
If I had my time again I would have had kids when I was about 18, they all would have left home by now :)

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=187385

Earthrace. Finally managed to post some shots I took last week.
What a machine!

[dgcorner]

What a day! I never thought that setting up Win98 would be a headache! I keep on getting a "VXD" error after installing Win98. What I've done thus far:
- format drive C (4th format I think!)
- copy CAB files et al into separate drive D:
- setup from drive D:, install on drive C:

It has been a while since I've played around with this stuff. Any thoughts? Should I set up from CD Drive instead?

Cheers!

[FlyingPete]

Well sonce no one seems much like rmabling, I would just like to say that someone has stuffed a ball up my digareedo, a hint or just a joke?

[FlyingPete]

What a day! I never thought that setting up Win98 would be a headache! I keep on getting a "VXD" error after installing Win98. What I've done thus far:
- format drive C (4th format I think!)
- copy CAB files et al into separate drive D:
- setup from drive D:, install on drive C:

It has been a while since I've played around with this stuff. Any thoughts? Should I set up from CD Drive instead?

Cheers!

Opps someone else was making conversation :o

Do you know what driver has the VXD error? Formatting the drive won't help the cause much. What sort of hardware is it, i.e, Motherboard (chipset), video card, modem and Network card (if there is one).

Issues like that are usually dodgy ill-supported hardware, a give away to video will be only being able to do 640x480 (800x600 if you are lucky) and 16 (sometimes 256) colours, I have often seem that error with internal modems too, but everything else will look fine if it is that.

[dgcorner]

Thanks Pete! I'm troubleshooting to see what's wrong. I have all the original drivers and will reload each one just in case.

So what's with the ball up your digareedo?

[dgcorner]

Wow, where is everybody?

[tim]

I'm busy procrastinating.

[NordieBoy]

And I'm giving him moral support.



As well as processing todays pics.
Damn dustspots, damn f32.

[NordieBoy]

Like these...

[joeseph]

I'm busy procrastinating.
I'd procrastinate, but feel better leaving it until tomorrow.

[FlyingPete]

Thanks Pete! I'm troubleshooting to see what's wrong. I have all the original drivers and will reload each one just in case.

So what's with the ball up your digareedo?

I was mistaken, it wasn't a ball, it was a plastic muffin :rolleyes: (they joys of having preschoolers around...).

[scotttnz]

Like these...

Damn you southerners and your snow covered mountains.....do you have any idea how far I have to drive to get photos like that?

(That's a yes!)

[FlyingPete]

Damn you southerners and your snow covered mountains.....do you have any idea how far I have to drive to get photos like that?

(That's a yes!)

Yep I was hanging for some of those when I was down there last, too many clouds, not enough snow :rolleyes:

[tim]

I'd procrastinate, but feel better leaving it until tomorrow.

Try http://www.structuredprocrastination.com/

[dgcorner]

The joys of a pending tax rebate... what to do...?:confused:

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM + Canon 580EX

or

Sigma 10-20 + 580EX

or

Canon EFS 10-22 + 580EX

or

Canon 70-200 2.8L

Help!

[dgcorner]

Fran -- nice pics!

[FlyingPete]

The joys of a pending tax rebate... what to do...?:confused:

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM + Canon 580EX

or

Sigma 10-20 + 580EX

or

Canon EFS 10-22 + 580EX

or

Canon 70-200 2.8L

Help!

That is one hang of a tax rebate to go for those toys! (preparing to be shot down here :eek: ) What about a holiday with the family? That is what I am doing with my next one...

[NordieBoy]

The joys of a pending tax rebate... what to do...?:confused:

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM + Canon 580EX

Those ones.
Or even the lens and a Sigma DG500 flash.

[NordieBoy]

I'm kicking myself now for completely forgetting to take/use the cir-pol filter :rolleyes:

That should have given some nice contrast and depth to the shots.
Maybe.

[scotttnz]

The joys of a pending tax rebate... what to do...?

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM + Canon 580EX

or

Sigma 10-20 + 580EX

or

Canon EFS 10-22 + 580EX

or

Canon 70-200 2.8L

Help!

That depends.....do you find yourself wanting to shoot wider or longer more often? I use my 10-20 more often than my 70-200 but both are great. I don't think you will find many people that won't agree on the 580EX though.....

John, if you want to try either out let me know.