GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[theflyingkiwi]

Unless Canon come up with some improvements in their physical sensor design i'm not sure i'd want a 1.6X crop camera with 10MP.

Funny you should say that, Nikon seem to think that people want to buy the 10mp D70, which may or may not be full frame. personaly I don't think that it's going to be full frame. After all how many FF has nikon done yet ?

[NordieBoy]

Hmm... I have this feeling that my IRD cheque is arriving soon -- there aren't any 70-200mm EX DGs being advertised in TradeMe... and it looks like Mattoron's sales are being pulled out by TradeMe customer service... I should give Auckland Camera a call and check on availability and updated pricing...
Check out one of "glam"'s auctions and ask if he can put one up for auction.
He's a Canon and Sigma agent.

[tim]

12Mp? where are you reading that

Made it up - I was just saying "if it was".

Funny you should say that, Nikon seem to think that people want to buy the 10mp D70, which may or may not be full frame. personaly I don't think that it's going to be full frame. After all how many FF has nikon done yet ?

I thought Nikon said they weren't going to do FF digital cameras?

[dgcorner]

Check out one of "glam"'s auctions and ask if he can put one up for auction.
He's a Canon and Sigma agent.

You have "Glam's" email address? ;-)

[weka2000]

You have "Glam's" email address? ;-)

I have got it

[Moppie]

So whats this about sellers having listing pulled of Tradme???

And WOW: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=65088575&key=278863
Who is Glam? and will he let you pick up?

[weka2000]

12Mp? where are you reading that

its marketing logic 8.4mp then 10mp (nah guys sony and nikon have that)12mp is what we should be going for, might move a few of those 5D users up as well :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

So whats this about sellers having listing pulled of Tradme???

And WOW: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=65088575&key=278863
Who is Glam? and will he let you pick up?

He will meet you. I brought my 50F 1.4 from him

[Wazza]

Silly thing is, 12megapixel is only an extra 800pixels wide.. 4300x2866..

Hah, I was googling Auckland Wedding Photographer, they still haven't cached my site recently.. And who do I see as top of Google ads.... "Stunning Wedding"... wildphotography.co.nz :)

[Moppie]

He will meet you. I brought my 50F 1.4 from him

Well thats one cheap 30D, I take you would happily buy a camera from as well as a lens?

[tim]

Silly thing is, 12megapixel is only an extra 800pixels wide.. 4300x2866..

Hah, I was googling Auckland Wedding Photographer, they still haven't cached my site recently.. And who do I see as top of Google ads.... "Stunning Wedding"... wildphotography.co.nz :)

google recommended some new keywords that don't include Wellington, the change was made today. Don't click it, it costs me money! I'll review it in a couple of days and see if the new keywords do get me more business or not.

[DiscoLizard]

Damnit, I have to stay away from trademe. Has anyone used a sigma 20mm f/1.8?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-64872406.htm

[scotttnz]

Well thats one cheap 30D, I take you would happily buy a camera from as well as a lens?

Go on....you know you want too.....someone will lend you a lens while you save up for the one you want (I have an old 28-80 USM if you get desperate, and I could loan you a 1Gb CF too.) And the perfect burn in test for it would be this Saturday...

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[Wazza]

But I searched Auckland Wedding Photographer..

My site has been having 100-200 hits a day.. Well as fast as I'm aware.

[weka2000]

Damnit, I have to stay away from trademe. Has anyone used a sigma 20mm f/1.8?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-64872406.htm

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=125&sort=7&cat=38&page=1

see what other have to say about it

[weka2000]

wazza when do you want to grab bigma?

[tim]

But I searched Auckland Wedding Photographer..

My site has been having 100-200 hits a day.. Well as fast as I'm aware.

My ad catches any NZ search for "wedding photographer". I'll see if I get any more bookings than without Wellington, I doubt it but it doesn't hurt to try.

[dgcorner]

Scott -- weren't you after one of these (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-65038899.htm)

EDIT: oopsy -- you were looking at the 15-55 IS not the 85...

[scotttnz]

Scott -- weren't you after one of these (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-65038899.htm)

Thanks John, but no it was the 17-55 f2.8 I am interested in. Unfortunantely I'm not getting a tax refund, so I won't be buying any lenses for a while.

[tim]

Nowhere in Wellington seems to have the 17-55 F2.8 IS in stock :( I'd like to have a look, and i'll probably buy one before the next wedding season.

[Moppie]

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:shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock:

Uh oh.

I can feel it working..........

[dgcorner]

Just in case any of you blokes in Auckland want to take your better halves (and kiddies too) for a day out -- Tina and I had lunch at St. Margaret's Country Garden Cafe in Karaka (6 Dykes Road)and they had the best tasting Clam Chowder I've come across in the last 7 years. That alone is probably worth the 30-45 min. trip. Food was good too. The cafe had a nice ambiance with the fireplace going.

A pity though that today's weather was so crappy that we weren't able to have a look at 6acres of gardens. But, we're going back when the weather is better.

Btw, the cafe is closed on Saturdays mainly because of weddings.

[DiscoLizard]

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=125&sort=7&cat=38&page=1

see what other have to say about it

Yeah, I've read lots of reviews, some people swear by it, some people hate it. The focus seems to be an issue for lots of people, but then a lot of other people say theirs is perfect first time.

I thought I'd decided on the 28mm Canon f/1.8 from Quality Camera Australia for 700 AUD delivered, but the sigma is so much cheaper... I just wondered if I'm only paying more for the Canon badge....

Ahh well. Has Liz sent you a photo yet, Tony?

[tag141]

Now I'm totally skint I need free things. Always on the look out anyway. Came across this and wondered if any of you lot knew about it? Very quick showing the raw files. Far quicker than the raw viewer from MS. Plus it has a Photoshop Elements feel to it. I was impressed, but then it doesn't take much to impress me...

http://www.exifpro.com/

[weka2000]

Has Liz sent you a photo yet, Tony?

No been checking for the last 2hrs :(

I sent her a PM. I got a few ideas after the chat, one should give you a giggle :p

[DiscoLizard]

Now I'm totally skint I need free things. Always on the look out anyway. Came across this and wondered if any of you lot knew about it? Very quick showing the raw files. Far quicker than the raw viewer from MS. Plus it has a Photoshop Elements feel to it. I was impressed, but then it doesn't take much to impress me...

http://www.exifpro.com/

Never used it, but looks good. Do you prefer this to the Canon software?

[weka2000]

Yeah, I've read lots of reviews, some people swear by it, some people hate it. The focus seems to be an issue for lots of people, but then a lot of other people say theirs is perfect first time.

I thought I'd decided on the 28mm Canon f/1.8 from Quality Camera Australia for 700 AUD delivered, but the sigma is so much cheaper... I just wondered if I'm only paying more for the Canon badge....

Ahh well. Has Liz sent you a photo yet, Tony?

What are you wanting the lens for? Why not go Canon 17-40 or the like?
Better to save a little xtra and get the best you can.

[tag141]

Never used it, but looks good. Do you prefer this to the Canon software?

I wanted something that would open the raw files quickly enough on my 7 year laptop !! Rawviewer from MS takes forever and I won't even think about loading the Canon software. This thing only has 256MB of ram :( and a P3. Compared to the desktop is definately asthmatic!

[IainB]

Hmm... I have this feeling that my IRD cheque is arriving soon -- there aren't any 70-200mm EX DGs being advertised in TradeMe... and it looks like Mattoron's sales are being pulled out by TradeMe customer service... I should give Auckland Camera a call and check on availability and updated pricing...

Though you were after the 10 -20? Must be a big refund!:D

[weka2000]

I wanted something that would open the raw files quickly enough on my 7 year laptop !! Rawviewer from MS takes forever and I won't even think about loading the Canon software. This thing only has 256MB of ram :( and a P3. Compared to the desktop is definately asthmatic!

Hell its quick reading files across a network. Faster than any canon viewer

[IainB]

Just in case any of you blokes in Auckland want to take your better halves (and kiddies too) for a day out -- Tina and I had lunch at St. Margaret's Country Garden Cafe in Karaka (6 Dykes Road)and they had the best tasting Clam Chowder I've come across in the last 7 years. That alone is probably worth the 30-45 min. trip. Food was good too. The cafe had a nice ambiance with the fireplace going.

A pity though that today's weather was so crappy that we weren't able to have a look at 6acres of gardens. But, we're going back when the weather is better.

Btw, the cafe is closed on Saturdays mainly because of weddings.

Aah John! Stick some photos with this and you've got a new career as a food writer/photojournalist!:p Seriously, though, I must bookmark this place for the occasions when I need a few brownie points (spelt l-e-n-s-e-s)!

[DiscoLizard]

What are you wanting the lens for? Why not go Canon 17-40 or the like?
Better to save a little xtra and get the best you can.

She sent to the wrong email address :p re-sending now...

Basically I'm going for the prime so I can use it in low light, my flash was pinched a little while ago, and I've discovered that I prefer not using a flash anyway. So basically I want a fast prime that I can use for some environmental portraits - we're off to Thailand for a couple of weeks in October, so I need to get it by then (and learn how to use it).

The 28mm comes pretty close to 50mm on a full frame, so I figure it's about the right length, for the right price. Unfortunately the budget can't stretch much more than 850 NZD in that time frame :(

[tim]

I have my eye on the Sigma 30mm F1.4 over the Canon 28mm F1.8, just because of the reviews i've read.

[DiscoLizard]

I have my eye on the Sigma 30mm F1.4 over the Canon 28mm F1.8, just because of the reviews i've read.

hmm, 730 from ebay... seems like a pretty good price

[weka2000]

All I want is a Sigma 120-300 and Sigma 300-800 heck its only 2 lens :lol:

[DiscoLizard]

I have my eye on the Sigma 30mm F1.4 over the Canon 28mm F1.8, just because of the reviews i've read.

Now I remember, I read that the Sigma had issues focussing over distance - that it was as good or better than the canon for close subjects, but for landscapes/scenery it wasn't so hot. Did I just read the wrong reviews, or do you reckon theres anything to that rumour?

[NordieBoy]

So whats this about sellers having listing pulled of Tradme???

And WOW: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=65088575&key=278863
Who is Glam? and will he let you pick up?

Graham is one of the good guys.

He's always up for good coffee :D

[tim]

Now I remember, I read that the Sigma had issues focussing over distance - that it was as good or better than the canon for close subjects, but for landscapes/scenery it wasn't so hot. Did I just read the wrong reviews, or do you reckon theres anything to that rumour?

I read that as well, I think some lenses needed calibrating. I would buy from Auckland Camera, their price is good, and I suspect service will be quicker and easier if something goes wrong.

Of course buying the Canon is a safer bet, but when the Sigma works it's meant to be very good. One advantage is I know Canon can calibrate lenses in NZ, and they have been quick to service my lenses in the past, and local support is especially important for a pro. F1.4 to F1.8 is a bit less than one stop, which can make a difference but isn't a deal breaker.

It'd be nice to try both out. Someone go try 'em and give us a first hand report!

[Wazza]

Sigma need to make a 10-120mm with same optically quality as the others. You'd only need a limosuine to transport the super-long lens. :lol:

I'm on an induction today at work... 8:45 - 3pm as far as I'm aware... So don't really want to head into traffic..
Maybe Wednesday or Thursday evening, if you're up past 9pm for the Bigma, Tony. :)

I just hope it doesn't rain. I'm going to buy a rain cover for my big one.

[dgcorner]

Now I'm totally skint I need free things. Always on the look out anyway. Came across this and wondered if any of you lot knew about it? Very quick showing the raw files. Far quicker than the raw viewer from MS. Plus it has a Photoshop Elements feel to it. I was impressed, but then it doesn't take much to impress me...

http://www.exifpro.com/

Tag - RSE 2005 is a free raw converter. Works very well. I think the website is pixmantec.com

[dgcorner]

Though you were after the 10 -20? Must be a big refund!:D

Iain, going after the 10-20 & the 70-200 ;-)

[IainB]

Iain, going after the 10-20 & the 70-200 ;-)

Big refund cheque AND a truck load of brownie points! Nice work!

As fate would have it, my dear wife broke her glasses the other day, and, in the interests of preventing her from stumbling around the lounge tripping over my camera gear, and to make a substantial deposit to the brownie points bank, I have consented to her replacing them. ;) In the process, I have realised what good value a new lens represents! For just under $1K she gets a couple of pieces of polycarbonate and a a bit of shaped wire. Think of the nice glass that money could buy! I did just that.....never mentioned a new lens....but certainly thought about it :rolleyes: . Now I KNOW she can read my mind, because, she said "If I am getting new glasses, I suppose you should be able to get a new lens..." Question is, should I be pleased....or alarmed? :confused:

[FlyingPete]

Big refund cheque AND a truck load of brownie points! Nice work!

As fate would have it, my dear wife broke her glasses the other day, and, in the interests of preventing her from stumbling around the lounge tripping over my camera gear, and to make a substantial deposit to the brownie points bank, I have consented to her replacing them. ;) In the process, I have realised what good value a new lens represents! For just under $1K she gets a couple of pieces of polycarbonate and a a bit of shaped wire. Think of the nice glass that money could buy! I did just that.....never mentioned a new lens....but certainly thought about it :rolleyes: . Now I KNOW she can read my mind, because, she said "If I am getting new glasses, I suppose you should be able to get a new lens..." Question is, should I be pleased....or alarmed? :confused:

At that price I hope those lenses are flurorite!

Actually if we all cast our minds back we may remember a certain TV presenter (who I saw in Remuera the other day with his brand new Bentley Coupe) who had red rimmed glasses, perhaps they were L's?

[tag141]

Tag - RSE 2005 is a free raw converter. Works very well. I think the website is pixmantec.com

Thanks dg. I only wanted a raw viewer for my ageing laptop as I'll PP when I get back to the desktop. I'll certainly have a look at RSE though.

[weka2000]

Maybe Wednesday or Thursday evening, if you're up past 9pm for the Bigma, Tony. :)


Yes Im still up at that time.

[CliveyBoy]

Thanks dg. I only wanted a raw viewer for my ageing laptop as I'll PP when I get back to the desktop. I'll certainly have a look at RSE though.

I like BreezeBrowser Pro, Breeze Downloader and Breeze DSLR Remote - graceful, comprehensive, low cost, high developer resonse, low resource demands, plays to the standards and also to Adobe.

www.breezesys.com (http://www.breezesys.com)

[DiscoLizard]

I read that as well, I think some lenses needed calibrating. I would buy from Auckland Camera, their price is good, and I suspect service will be quicker and easier if something goes wrong.

Of course buying the Canon is a safer bet, but when the Sigma works it's meant to be very good. One advantage is I know Canon can calibrate lenses in NZ, and they have been quick to service my lenses in the past, and local support is especially important for a pro. F1.4 to F1.8 is a bit less than one stop, which can make a difference but isn't a deal breaker.

It'd be nice to try both out. Someone go try 'em and give us a first hand report!

The Sigma is about 650 from ebay, the Canon is 865 delivered from Quality Camera (which will have an Australia/NZ warranty, and the owner is willing to test the lense before he ships it).

If only there was someone in Auckland who could service Sigma lenses!

I think I'm probably going to go with the safe option :(

[mrmeal]

I'm on an induction today at work... 8:45 - 3pm as far as I'm aware... So don't really want to head into traffic..

Eithor you have been walking around your work for the past couple of months not doing anything and someone has finally noticed and decided to give you a work place induction, or you are doing some new stuff. Good on ya mate, any jobs going? lol



I just hope it doesn't rain. I'm going to buy a rain cover for my big one.

Service stations sell them in little boxes, can get 10 packs. Carry a spare just in case.

[dgcorner]

Big refund cheque AND a truck load of brownie points! Nice work!

As fate would have it, my dear wife broke her glasses the other day, and, in the interests of preventing her from stumbling around the lounge tripping over my camera gear, and to make a substantial deposit to the brownie points bank, I have consented to her replacing them. ;) In the process, I have realised what good value a new lens represents! For just under $1K she gets a couple of pieces of polycarbonate and a a bit of shaped wire. Think of the nice glass that money could buy! I did just that.....never mentioned a new lens....but certainly thought about it :rolleyes: . Now I KNOW she can read my mind, because, she said "If I am getting new glasses, I suppose you should be able to get a new lens..." Question is, should I be pleased....or alarmed? :confused:

Ouch... Bad timing... you could've gotten her glasses (UV coated, Transitions) and new very decent looking (branded) frames for a little less than $300 in Bangkok, and in less than 2 hours at that! I know that there are those 1 hour shops but only at certain malls.

As for the lens -- be pleased and go get one. If she complains quote her... :lol:

[Wazza]

heh, final break of the day, then finish at 3:20pm..

You can join Hayden, we both get a $500 bonus after 3 months, and a further $500 at 6 months if we're both still employed. 5% super scheme given for free, and other benefits... Just would there be a suitable role? :lol: Hours suck too for my position, but there are several Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30 roles. :)

Tony, I may be able to come over this evening after dinner time.. Maybe 8 or something. Will get back to you about that. Kirst is going to her sisters, it's my mums birthday, so I'm out west.
Also I beleive Simon has offered his 70-200 for testing, so it will be good to see which lens is more suitable. I was considering the 70-200 Macro (Sigma).. depends when it comes out.

[weka2000]

Tony, I may be able to come over this evening after dinner time.. Maybe 8 or something. Will get back to you about that.

NP

[weka2000]

If only there was someone in Auckland who could service Sigma lenses!


There is out east tamaki from memory C F kennedy, something like that

[dgcorner]

. . .I was considering the 70-200 Macro (Sigma).. depends when it comes out.

It's out.... but orders are backdated and lenses arrive into NZ mid/late September:cry: :evil: This from Graham (aka Glam on TradeMe) His prices are sharper than Auckland Camera... and the lenses come with NZ/International warranties!

[dgcorner]

There is out east tamaki from memory C F kennedy, something like that

CR Kennedy -- authorised distributors of Sigma in NZ. Not sure if they service the lenses locally, but get their stocks from Oz (at least according to Graham)

[weka2000]

See today is the type of day I need to have a 1DmkII. Dont want to fry the 5D :lol:

[DiscoLizard]

Ok, I'm ordering the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 right now. Goodbye savings :(

Graham does indeed do good deals!

[weka2000]

Ok, I'm ordering the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 right now. Goodbye savings :(
!

I just ring the bank manager....could we please have a top up :lol:.

Last time they were about to give me $30,000 they just wanted to talk to Sandra and I was only making an enquiry. Dam talk about it can all be done over the phone :rolleyes:

[Moppie]

CR Kennedy -- authorised distributors of Sigma in NZ.

http://www.crknz.co.nz/
Shame they don't sell direct, anyone able to bluff a dealer account with them?

[Wazza]

POTN ourselves could be a dealership.

What is stopping one of us buying 30D's at cost price from Canon for say $1600, and then adding gst, selling them around for $2000, and uncercutting still. :)

[dgcorner]

http://www.crknz.co.nz/
Shame they don't sell direct, anyone able to bluff a dealer account with them?

Graham (aka Glam on TradeMe) might be the closest you can get - his prices are sharper than Auckland Camera!

[Moppie]

POTN ourselves could be a dealership.

What is stopping one of us buying 30D's at cost price from Canon for say $1600,


Canon?
I don't know what it takes to get a trade account at one of the major electronics distrubutors, but I imagine they would want some evidnence that you are a genunie retailer. At the very least there would be a minimum order, or prehaps 10 units.
Now 10x1600 is a lot of money to invest just to get a cheap camera.
Otherwise there is nothing to stop everyone buying from them direct.

[DiscoLizard]

If anyone is interested in a Sigma 20-40mm f/2.8, Graham has a second-hand one (ex US) going for half the retail.

[forsaken]

Also I beleive Simon has offered his 70-200 for testing, so it will be good to see which lens is more suitable.

yup offered kirst the loan ot the sigma + monopod. If your at pool on Thursday can pass it on then

[dgcorner]

If anyone is interested in a Sigma 20-40mm f/2.8, Graham has a second-hand one (ex US) going for half the retail.

Graham did offer that one to me... but I do have the 24-70 2.8 already... It is unbelievable how long the back orders for the 70-200 & 10-20 are!!!:cry:

[weka2000]

Graham did offer that one to me... but I do have the 24-70 2.8 already... It is unbelievable how long the back orders for the 70-200 & 10-20 are!!!:cry:

Go for Canon then. Mind you it does show that Sigma are on the rise. My next 3 lens will be Sigma, only because canon dosnt have what I want in the range.

Sigma's got the 1.6 crop market. 1D and FF still belong to Canon.

[Wazza]

What's the 3rd Sigma lens?

[weka2000]

What's the 3rd Sigma lens?
150mm Macro Decided be better than 100mm Canon macro.

I want the Sigma 120-300 in 3 months then the 150 macro by xmas

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=198453

Moooo.

[NordieBoy]

POTN ourselves could be a dealership.

What is stopping one of us buying 30D's at cost price from Canon for say $1600, and then adding gst, selling them around for $2000, and uncercutting still. :)
Graham was saying he gets far better dealer prices now he has proven himself as a dealer.

[TKRFAN]

Hi Everyone

Just to show I do take pics of other things besides cars LOL

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1794626#post1794626

[joeseph]

Hi Everyone

Just to show I do take pics of other things besides cars LOL

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1794626#post1794626
Nice - for a horrible moment we thought you meant Fords... but wait, aren't they thinking... [shudders]

[TKRFAN]

Nice - for a horrible moment we thought you meant Fords... but wait, aren't they thinking... [shudders]

Hi

Yes, you are right, they are thinking......:cry: but I will just concentrate on the lovely silver fern and the nice logo and try and forget the badge on the front :confused: :lol:

[joeseph]

and try and forget the badge on the front
somehow I know exactly what you mean... [mondeo parked on road outside...]

[MattL]

... [mondeo parked on road outside...]

yeah.. where it belongs!

[Wazza]

Tony, can you please give me the link to a Rain Cover...

:)

There's one on trademe for $65 reserve, but the exact same thing is on ebay AU, and for AU$19.99! :lol:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=316856&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
That's another one, and then pay about $70 for a sleeve for lens.. so that makes $120 US

[::John::]

Tony

1D MkII with Bigma:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=198622

[DiscoLizard]

I have to stick with the poor mans rain cover. :confused: The umbrella.

If you wanted to be really snazzy, you could check out http://www.theumbrellahat.com/ :D

[weka2000]

Tony

1D MkII with Bigma:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=198622

Thanks for that. I asked him a question re bigma and vignetting

[weka2000]

Tony, can you please give me the link to a Rain Cover...

:)

There's one on trademe for $65 reserve, but the exact same thing is on ebay AU, and for AU$19.99! :lol:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=316856&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
That's another one, and then pay about $70 for a sleeve for lens.. so that makes $120 US

I will do it at lunch time from home

[::John::]

Thanks for that. I asked him a question re bigma and vignetting

I kinda figured you would be interested.

Most of the shots seem to be cropped so he may have that problem but is cropping it out.

[weka2000]

Wazza
Kata Bags website

We certainly do sell direct.
702 $60 + GST
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[Wazza]

Excellent, thanks. That's cheap as US$ amount, but it's local NZ$. :)

[dgcorner]

Wazza
Kata Bags website

We certainly do sell direct.
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[theflyingkiwi]

nice web site, even if not complete. However I see that the bags listed are sholder bags. I don't like them that much, and would perfer the backpac bags. it means the weight of the equipment is on 2 sholders and not one.

however those Pelican look really nice. does anyone know anywhere that got a store I can check out ?

[theflyingkiwi]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=198453

Moooo.

I am sure I could show that to a few people in Fonterra that would love that photo. Some people seem to be mad on cows there. strange place. :lol:

[dgcorner]

nice web site, even if not complete. However I see that the bags listed are sholder bags. I don't like them that much, and would perfer the backpac bags. it means the weight of the equipment is on 2 sholders and not one.

however those Pelican look really nice. does anyone know anywhere that got a store I can check out ?

I enquired about one of the nice Kata backpacks that won the TIPA 2006 awards... and almost fell off my seat -- $700 or thereabouts. I could get a decent lens for that!

[weka2000]

Attention Hamilton lads, I need a favor........

I need to get a test of the Sigma 100-300F4 done on a 5D. Any chance you 2 guys could get togather at some point.

What did your 100-300 cost and whats the weight like. The 120-300 is a bit on the heavy side/price side as well.

{Edit} weight is less than bigma :)

[weka2000]

Help........ Someone talk me out of a 1D quick, the deal is my wife gets a new car...... yes she needs a new car (our maxda 323 we have had for 5yrs and it cost us about $500). Hate wasting money on cars. What goes faster your car or its depreciation.

I rang the people back re 1D mkII told them $4300 it expensive ring me back with a better offer.

Why do I want a 1D..... umm now lets see. F4 with 2xTC (love my telephoto)and auto focus. Weather sealed. 8.5fps. 1.3 crop. Great focus system. Backup to my 5D. Have I missed anything?

Or do I go for glass. Sigma 120-300 F2.8 and Sigma 150 F2.8 macro.

[scotttnz]

Help........ Someone talk me out of a 1D quick, the deal is my wife gets a new car...... yes she needs a new car (our maxda 323 we have had for 5yrs and it cost us about $500). Hate wasting money on cars. What goes faster your car or its depreciation.

I rang the people back re 1D mkII told them $4300 it expensive ring me back with a better offer.

Why do I want a 1D..... umm now lets see. F4 with 2xTC (love my telephoto)and auto focus. Weather sealed. 8.5fps. 1.3 crop. Great focus system. Backup to my 5D. Have I missed anything?

Or do I go for glass. Sigma 120-300 F2.8 and Sigma 150 F2.8 macro.

Tony, don't buy a 1D Mk2! Why? Because I secretley lust after one and would be jelous! But like my mother used to say.....you can only spend it once, and I expect that a body would depreciate much faster than lenses!

[weka2000]

Tony, don't buy a 1D Mk2! Why? Because I secretley lust after one and would be jelous! But like my mother used to say.....you can only spend it once, and I expect that a body would depreciate much faster than lenses!

I could hire it out to group members :lol: Yes lens make the photo sharp not the camera. I would sell the Bigma and upgrade.

[Wazza]

I see the purpose of having two bodies, a $2000 and a 5000-6000 body. But you're looking at two bodies vastly different. Still I would take a 30D + 5D.. or 30D + 1DMkIII...
I would still put money to glass before a new body, unless it was a cheaper backup body.. Or you had spare cash, if your 5D ever fails, and need to go 5 weeks without it, like I had to over Christmas!

[Moppie]

Or do I go for glass. Sigma 120-300 F2.8 and Sigma 150 F2.8 macro.



BUY THE GLASS!!!!!!!!


(then we can borrow it......)


No seriously, you will so much happier with the glass, than with the body.

[weka2000]

I see the purpose of having two bodies, a $2000 and a 5000-6000 body. But you're looking at two bodies vastly different. Still I would take a 30D + 5D.. or 30D + 1DMkIII...
I would still put money to glass before a new body, unless it was a cheaper backup body.. Or you had spare cash, if your 5D ever fails, and need to go 5 weeks without it, like I had to over Christmas!

5 weeks will kill me without a camera. Ok here is my glass list now.

17-40 24-70 70-200 50-500 2primes 50/85 The 70-200F4 with 1Dmk2 with 2xtc and 1.3 crop =182-520 still be sharper than the Bigma.

Its the telephoto end in my collection that is the weak link. Under 200mm Im very happy and they are all sharp lens. They all shine on the 5D.

Having a 5D and 1D I get the best of both worlds. Going for a 30D would only help the bigma not get sold. Having tasted the 120-300 and how dam sharp it is with a 2xTC, the bigma's days are numbered.

Wazza...Whats the setup with the flash and focusing the other night. What setup do you put the flash on?

[joeseph]

Help........ Someone talk me out of a 1D quick
Hmmm... lets see.
F4 will always be F4 - same depth of field on a 1D so no real advantage in getting those nice clean shots with out of focus everything else.

2X TC - I've only suffered a pretty poor example of these but from what I read ANY 2X TC isn't as good as the right lens to start with - is the bigma going to autofocus on a 1D with a 2X TC?

Weather sealed - not sure about that being useful if the lenses aren't.

8.5fps - not sure how this helps your landscape or waterfall photography. Maybe for birds in flight but probably sod all else.

Great focus system - anything that gets focussing more locked-on to what you want get's my vote. Would you still use center focus point only?

Backup to 5D - having that much $ tied up in a "backup" isn't all it's cracked up to be. Two lots of sensors to clean, two lots of memory, two lots of controls and custom functions to keep track of. Not sure how easy it would be to swap between the two types - reason I got a 2nd 20D instead of a 350D or 300D was to keep the "sameness" and to be honest only one body gets used 90% of the time. Having a more expensive body sitting idle wouldn't be the best move...

(took 15 mins to type this! Fiona says buy Sandra a new car anyway, you don't want her ringing you at all hours needing breakdown services and sure she could use a new present)

[joeseph]

BUY THE GLASS!!!!!!!!


(then we can borrow it......)


Has your camera suddenly sprouted an EF mount?

[weka2000]

Hmmm... lets see.
F4 will always be F4 - same depth of field on a 1D so no real advantage in getting those nice clean shots with out of focus everything else.

2X TC - I've only suffered a pretty poor example of these but from what I read ANY 2X TC isn't as good as the right lens to start with - is the bigma going to autofocus on a 1D with a 2X TC?

Weather sealed - not sure about that being useful if the lenses aren't.

8.5fps - not sure how this helps your landscape or waterfall photography. Maybe for birds in flight but probably sod all else.

Great focus system - anything that gets focussing more locked-on to what you want get's my vote. Would you still use center focus point only?

Backup to 5D - having that much $ tied up in a "backup" isn't all it's cracked up to be. Two lots of sensors to clean, two lots of memory, two lots of controls and custom functions to keep track of. Not sure how easy it would be to swap between the two types - reason I got a 2nd 20D instead of a 350D or 300D was to keep the "sameness" and to be honest only one body gets used 90% of the time. Having a more expensive body sitting idle wouldn't be the best move...

(took 15 mins to type this! Fiona says buy Sandra a new car anyway, you don't want her ringing you at all hours needing breakdown services and sure she could use a new present)

All good points. Except for Fionas. Sandra sould get more money for a car.

[tag141]

1D has two burst modes. Either can be programmed. 8fps is the max on either setting. The lower setting can be set to 7fps if you really wanted to, or even 1fps.

Weka, if you need to see some photos using a bigma on 1D2N tell me the settings you need and I'll post a raw for download. Then you can see for yourself. All your wife needs is a car. I got it cheap then. All mine needed was a holiday!!

[Moppie]

Has your camera suddenly sprouted an EF mount?


Im growing my own in the bank at the moment, should be ready by late spring all going well :)

[weka2000]

1D has two burst modes. Either can be programmed. 8fps is the max on either setting. The lower setting can be set to 7fps if you really wanted to, or even 1fps.

Weka, if you need to see some photos using a bigma on 1D2N tell me the settings you need and I'll post a raw for download. Then you can see for yourself. All your wife needs is a car. I got it cheap then. All mine needed was a holiday!!

Whats your take on the bigma? Dark edges on bright days. I guess you dont know how soft it is untill you compare it to some thing sharp. In my case my 70-200 with a 2xTC would be sharper at the same focal lengh.
The Sigma 120-300 F2.8 with a 2xTC on the 5D gives me 600mm and it blows the bigma out of the water. Eats the canon 100-400 with no TC.

Its heavey and lets face it I already have a Canon 70-200F4 so I get what another 100mm for $3400 abouts. Or a Sigma 240-600 F5.6 with a 2xTC always attached now thats worth $3400

[dgcorner]

Tony -- when huge decisions come my way I grab a few pages of ruled paper, have 1 column for advantages, and another one for disadvantages. On another, priorities/needs vs. wants. It is all well and good "thinking" about it... but when everything is in paper I get to see things in a clearer, and level headed way.

I agree with Fiona -- Sandra should get more money for her new car. At the end of the day, my partner in life has priority over other material things. Besides, having a better car will make Sandra feel better about your spending a whole heap more for a body ;-)

If it is any help, get the glass first. Once you've maximised your 5D then you can get the 1-series. Remember, it is what you do with what you've got rather than what you have.

My 2 cents for the evening.

PS -- that was painful... I actually wanted to egg you on and have you buy the 1-series ;-)

[FlyingPete]

Help........ Someone talk me out of a 1D quick, the deal is my wife gets a new car...... yes she needs a new car (our maxda 323 we have had for 5yrs and it cost us about $500). Hate wasting money on cars. What goes faster your car or its depreciation.

I rang the people back re 1D mkII told them $4300 it expensive ring me back with a better offer.

Why do I want a 1D..... umm now lets see. F4 with 2xTC (love my telephoto)and auto focus. Weather sealed. 8.5fps. 1.3 crop. Great focus system. Backup to my 5D. Have I missed anything?

Or do I go for glass. Sigma 120-300 F2.8 and Sigma 150 F2.8 macro.

The only thing that depreciates quicker than a car is digital camera bodies ;)

Glass on the other hand always holds its value.

EDIT: Opps Scott already pointed that one out :oops:

Very true though, when the 10D came out three and a half years ago it was priced around $5000, now what is it worth given that a 350D is actually better spec'd? My 20D was $3000 when I got it now its replacement the 30D retails at $2200.

[weka2000]

Well we know one thing is Sandra will get another car. Their offer came back at $4200. I was thinking $4000.

B&H can do a Sigma 100-300F4 for 900US and Sigma 150F2.8macro for 600US. The Sigma 120-300 F2.8 $2400 US (does not include freight or dutys)

The F4 will only be of any use on a 1D (2xTC auto focus F8.0 The F2.8 fine on the 5D add to that a 1.4TC with kenko and during the day we have one big telephoto with autofocus. 300mm + 2xTC + 1.4TC

This reminds me of what came first the chicken or the egg. What ever I buy my photos better improve by 100% :)

[tag141]

Dark edges on bright days

I live in Southland :cry:

I'll take some pics when I'm used to the camera and see.

Remember, it is what you do with what you've got rather than what you have.

So true

[weka2000]

I live in Southland :cry:

I'll take some pics when I'm used to the camera and see.

So true

So how much do you love your new 1D ?

[tag141]

So how much do you love your new 1D ?
I'm not allowed to say as the missus might read these posts.

Seriously, over the 10D I'm speechless. every time the shutter clicks my grin gets a little wider. Can't wait to go the whole 8fps. I'm saving that for my 'first week' anniversary with it. I'll take it for a special burst.

[joeseph]

I live in Southland :cry:
blah blah blah blah blah...... you'd rather live THIS end of the country? thought not... :D
niether would we... you've got more georgous countryside within 10 minutes of you than we have within 10 hours.

[weka2000]

blah blah blah blah blah...... you'd rather live THIS end of the country? thought not... :D
niether would we... you've got more georgous countryside within 10 minutes of you than we have within 10 hours.

ROTFLMAO. Thats telling him :rolleyes: But hey he does have one thing the rest of us dont....a 1D, we got beaten by a southern man.

[::John::]

... we got beaten by a southern man.

I bet he drinks Speights, too!

:eek:

[joeseph]

I bet he drinks Speights, too!

:eek:
[checks fridge: still some left.... ] :o

[weka2000]

We have had our fridge 12yrs and there has never been a can of beer in it :confused: . Just dont look on the top shelf of the cabnet :lol:

Update... wifes having second thoughts on a new car.

[MattL]

Hey does anybody know anything about lotto here?

[Moppie]

What do you want to know about Lotto?

[weka2000]

lotto is for dreamers. Get a job and have real money :)

Reviews on the 1D I came across this

Cons: High cost, certainly to be replaced by a camera that costs 1/3 less in a few years. These things depreciate faster than American luxury cars.

his next comment

More fun than a bottle of Viagra.

[joeseph]

We have had our fridge 12yrs and there has never been a can of beer in it
Can't say we do cans either - they're generally bottles. And they don't seem to be there very long.

[weka2000]

We have the same issue with Irish whisky, dam I forgot how nice that was sitting in bed with a glass of baileys, listing to mp3's and chatting on forums about camera stuff :rolleyes:

Those reviews Im reading are 2 years old. Anything technology dates so dam quick, computers, cell phones and cameras. Heck my main PC is 3yrs old. Laptop is now my photoshop workhorse.

[MattL]

What would 4th divison on tonights big wednesday be worth?

[weka2000]

What would 4th divison on tonights big wednesday be worth?

let me guess you won :eek:

[MattL]

Moppie?

[tim]

Can't see the prize amounts anywhere Matt, you'll have to go in.

[Wazza]

Must be their policy not to show.

[MattL]

I found somewhere that said that 4th divison was 8.6% of the total prize pool, but that cant be right as thats about $172,000.

[Wazza]

Yes that's right. If there's 10,000 winning tickets, you'll get $17

[::John::]

$20

http://www.nzlotteries.co.nz/Results/BigWednesday.aspx

[MattL]

wohoo! case of beer for the weekend. Not bad.

[Wazza]

Moon at 840mm:

http://wazza.nfscity.com/potn/moon_840_no.jpg


http://wazza.nfscity.com/potn/moon_840_crop.jpg

[weka2000]

Mattl..dont give up your day job :p

Wazza so you will be buying a 2xTC now I guess :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

Moon at 840mm:


Bloody hell, you can see the flag that the astronauts left! :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

Bloody hell, you can see the flag that the astronauts left! :lol:

now who said they was there in the first place :) :lol:

[Moppie]

wohoo! case of beer for the weekend. Not bad.


Congrats!
Maybe next time it will be enough for a 1DMKIIn :)

[Wazza]

Posted these also in Landscapes.. Mentioned my grandfather has ordered a new 8" Celestron telescope, to replace his 10" Meade, which is probably 10 years old. The quality should be better with the new one. :) Waiting for some more astrophotography.

[FlyingPete]

WARNING: GEAR BORROWING REQUEST

I need some help!

I am shooting family portrait sessions at an upcoming charity event for Fathers Day but I am short of light.

Since I want to do this indoors (outdoors will be too crowded with people and flash european cars) I will need some more light so can I pleeeeaaaasssssse borrow the following:

1x Speedlite 550/580
1x Speedlite 420/430

I already have a 420 so will use the 5x0 as the master and the two 4x0s as slaves.

[FlyingPete]

Posted these also in Landscapes.. Mentioned my grandfather has ordered a new 8" Celestron telescope, to replace his 10" Meade, which is probably 10 years old. The quality should be better with the new one. :) Waiting for some more astrophotography.

I got me a 6inch SkyWatcher here :D Pretty hard using an SLR on it though :(

[Wazza]

What's wrong with 2x 580s?

What date do you need them? :)

[weka2000]

Congrats!
Maybe next time it will be enough for a 1DMKIIn :)

Nah thats MattL total from lotto, you get 1 big win and that was his.
Im saving mine up, I want first place not forth :lol:

The funny thing is how much people had to spend to make $20 out of lotto.

Weathers looking good for Saterday :lol:

My wife has asked me to ring the bank so she can get another car and I get a ??????.

Based on the feed back from last night the smartest move would be glass. Sigma 120-300F2.8 Sigma 150 F2.8Macro. Sell the bigma and Canon 70-200F4 and get a Canon 70-200F2.8. Pick up a 1.4xTC and a desent bag to hold all my stuff in.

[FlyingPete]

What's wrong with 2x 580s?

What date do you need them? :)

Nothing wrong with two 580's :D

First Sunday of September - the 5th

[weka2000]

WARNING: GEAR BORROWING REQUEST

I need some help!

I am shooting family portrait sessions at an upcoming charity event for Fathers Day but I am short of light.

Since I want to do this indoors (outdoors will be too crowded with people and flash european cars) I will need some more light so can I pleeeeaaaasssssse borrow the following:

1x Speedlite 550/580
1x Speedlite 420/430

I already have a 420 so will use the 5x0 as the master and the two 4x0s as slaves.

I have a 580ex Speed light and Studio lights if you want. Scott are you still wanting the flash for your "wife" photos next weekend?

[Wazza]

AH that's ages away.

I need to get some diary sorted. I know I've got several events coming up..

D1NZ Round 4 - August 26
Round 5 October
Round 6 - November 4th

Also a wedding to shoot in October... 6th or something.

Then a few other things in between. Eek, get organised Warren!!

[scotttnz]

Since I want to do this indoors (outdoors will be too crowded with people and flash european cars) I will need some more light so can I pleeeeaaaasssssse borrow the following:

1x Speedlite 550/580
1x Speedlite 420/430

You are welcome to use my 420EX.

Scott are you still wanting the flash for your "wife" photos next weekend?

Yes please. Can I grab it from you on Staurday if you don't need it for the rest of the week?

[weka2000]

Scott you got a charger for AA batterys

[downunder]

Got my A... into G.... at last and got my inline hockey pics onto a website, probably to late to sell any, but good learning curve!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sportspics/sets

[dgcorner]

Scott you got a charger for AA batterys

Scott -- I have a whole heap of 2500mah batteries and a quick charger if you need to borrow them. Let me know so I can take it with me on Saturday.

[Wazza]

Great shots Steve.. what's the exif info for the average shot?

Looks like it was well lit, low noise, lots of light.. And very sharp images, good stuff!

[Wazza]

Great shots Steve.. what's the exif info for the average shot?

Looks like it was well lit, low noise, lots of light.. And very sharp images, good stuff!

[downunder]

Great shots Steve.. what's the exif info for the average shot?

Looks like it was well lit, low noise, lots of light.. And very sharp images, good stuff!

Thx Warren, Luckily it was in the morning and sunny outside so some natural light filtered through. Used the 70-200 f2.8 is, iso 800, shutter priority, 1/320 handheld

[scotttnz]

Scott you got a charger for AA batterys

Scott -- I have a whole heap of 2500mah batteries and a quick charger if you need to borrow them. Let me know so I can take it with me on Saturday.


Yes thanks, 6 year olds and rechargable batteries go together like fish and chips with L&P. I've got plenty of batteries and a charger.

[theflyingkiwi]

Got my A... into G.... at last and got my inline hockey pics onto a website, probably to late to sell any, but good learning curve!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sportspics/sets

Nice photos you have got there. do you get many looking at buying them? How hard is it to shot. I know the guy who runs hamilton devils club down here and keeps saying that I should take some photos as I might get some interest in people buying them.

However I don't know the light and the fastest lens I have got is the 50mm F1.8. How close are you to the action and I guess you are using F2.8 all the time.

[downunder]

Nice photos you have got there. do you get many looking at buying them? How hard is it to shot. I know the guy who runs hamilton devils club down here and keeps saying that I should take some photos as I might get some interest in people buying them.

However I don't know the light and the fastest lens I have got is the 50mm F1.8. How close are you to the action and I guess you are using F2.8 all the time.

Thx, This was my first shoot for the club, more sales are made if you shoot and then show and print at the tournament but that was like to much hard work!!, I'm to old and lazy for that ;)
Each club will have very different lighting so this will affect your pics dramatically, go out and give it a go, as its good fun and hands on learning experience. If you sell any then its an added bonus.

[theflyingkiwi]

Warren, nic pics of the moon. Since a telescope is cheap I should go and get one :) had a love of astronomy first before a love of photography.

Have you thought of increasing the contrast on the photos just a tad. I think it makes the details on the moon stand out a bit more.

[Wazza]

http://wazza.nfscity.com/20d/moon_jup_02.jpg

That looks a lot better through a telescope, and Jupiter showing also.

That's like 2500mm focal length.

The Celestron telescope is around US$4000.
For what it does, and top focal elements, motors, GPS, this and that.. does a crap load more than a similar price Canon 300mm F2.8

[DiscoLizard]

Thats really cool Wazza

Do you get a good view of any of the other planets?