GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[FlyingPete]

It sold FOR $4000 1 year old $12000 new I am so ticked :evil:

Camera and Camera have one for just under $5000...

[MHP]

really??. hmmm

[weka2000]

Camera and Camera have one for just under $5000...

Is that the new 1DsMKII 16mp, not the 1DmkII

[joeseph]

It sold FOR $4000 1 year old $12000 new I am so ticked :evil:
are we talking about the same auction?

Closed 5:20 pm, Wed 9 Aug. This auction used auto-extend.
This auction was withdrawn by the seller before the expiry date.

Auction Number: 66173984


Camera and Camera have one for just under $5000...
So it's worth about $2500 eh? ;)

[FlyingPete]

So it's worth about $2500 eh? ;)

Yep.

[weka2000]

Here is the older version

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Digital-cameras/Over-6-megapixel/photos/a-66171958/p-25434505.htm

Reserve is $1500 What would you do buy it or not?

I know your trademe names so Im watching.

[scotttnz]

Camera and Camera have one for just under $5000...

It's the 1D Mk2, not the 1Ds Mk2.

So it's worth about $2500 eh?

Well, they sell the 50 1.8 for $219 compared to AC at $170, so applying the same maths it is worth $3881.28

[dgcorner]

John

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Other/auction-66180868.htm

:cry: :cry: :cry: :evil: :evil: :evil: :cry: :cry: :cry: :lol: :lol: :lol: :cry: :cry: :cry: :evil: :evil: :evil::( :( :(

Where the bloody hell is my IRD cheque???

[weka2000]

:cry: :cry: :cry: :evil: :evil: :evil: :cry: :cry: :cry: :lol: :lol: :lol: :cry: :cry: :cry: :evil: :evil: :evil::( :( :(

Where the bloody hell is my IRD cheque???

You want me to buy it and charge you 10% intrest

[dgcorner]

You want me to buy it and charge you 10% intrest

:lol: :lol: :lol: No, but thanks for the offer. I'd want to make sure that I have the cheque in hand before committing to buy anything. The auction is still till next Wednesday anyway... Besides, I know what I want already... so I probably best stick with it.:lol: :lol:

[dgcorner]

Oh boy, the under benchtop water filter has srprung a leak... time to change it before the kitchen floods... dang!

[NordieBoy]

I think I may have to bid on that lens combo :(


Or the 1Ds :(

NO!
It's not a sporty camera.
Full frame and only 3fps.

But the 70-200...

[dgcorner]

Go for it Fran! You can sell the shorter lens separately. I should stick to what I've decided to do...

[NordieBoy]

Just asked if the lenses were Canon mount and if they worked with digital.


She has been buying Nikon lenses... :(

[dgcorner]

Just asked if the lenses were Canon mount and if they worked with digital.


She has been buying Nikon lenses... :(

Yep, she bought the 17-35 EX in May 2006... so who knows how old the lenses really are.

Watch out for a 70-200mm f/4 L - Tony might be selling it sometime soon. He is itching for a 2.8L ;-)

[NordieBoy]

She says she's had them for 2 years :rolleyes:
I want a 70-200 2.8 (got a 2x TC already :D)

[tim]

:cry: :cry: :cry: :evil: :evil: :evil: :cry: :cry: :cry: :lol: :lol: :lol: :cry: :cry: :cry: :evil: :evil: :evil::( :( :(

Where the bloody hell is my IRD cheque???

I don't mean to pick on you, but if you need an IRD refund to buy the lens you could probably do with saving the money as a buffer for unexpected expenses.

[scotttnz]

I don't mean to pick on you, but if you need an IRD refund to buy the lens you could probably do with saving the money as a buffer for unexpected expenses.

Maybe he has a buffer that he doesn't want to spend, so he is waiting for the IRD?It's his money, let him do what he likes with it.

It used to bug me how much people around here spent on toys, but as long as the family is cared for, who cares? Plenty of people spend their money on much less worthy pusuits than photography.

Camera gear is kinda like a drug though isn't it.....gotta get my next bigger better fix....

[NordieBoy]

NIKON!
NOOOOOOOO!

:(

[scotttnz]

Wonder what this guys reserve is....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-66168232.htm

[weka2000]

Tim I see a new career for you "finincial adviser" you could start your own TV show :lol:

Umm should I have a look at the Canon 1Ds 11mp. The say its only big issue is noise above 400ISO.

Ah what the hell I may get it for $2k and it should still take a 2xTC at F8

[dgcorner]

I don't mean to pick on you, but if you need an IRD refund to buy the lens you could probably do with saving the money as a buffer for unexpected expenses.

Thanks Tim -- we need a voice of reason every now and then...;)

But, as Scott mentions, the buffer is pretty good and I am not touching it. My IRD refund is actually surplus at this point so I'm itching to buy a couple of lenses that will complete my line up (10 - 200mm) for at least the next couple of years, maybe 5.

I will be selling my consumer grade lenses shortly so I will just have "5" lenses in my stable -- Nifty, 10-20/22; 24-70; 70-200, 2XTC -- and that should keep me very happy for a few years ;-)

[joeseph]

Ah what the hell I may get it for $2k and it should still take a 2xTC at F8
Will it be any use with the Bigma?

[Wazza]

I can't even see it on trademe.. I would have paid $1500 for it.. Don't know how, but I would have made it happen.

To join the elite CPS group, you need 2x 1D sealed bodies, and 3x L series lens.. And then you'll get special treatment. Until then, they take forever, overcharge, don't contact you regarding job applications... And the list goes on. :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

I can't even see it on trademe.. I would have paid $1500 for it.. Don't know how, but I would have made it happen.

To join the elite CPS group, you need 2x 1D sealed bodies, and 3x L series lens.. And then you'll get special treatment. Until then, they take forever, overcharge, don't contact you regarding job applications... And the list goes on. :rolleyes:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Digital-cameras/Over-6-megapixel/auction-66171958.htm

Well I got 2 "L" lens so does that get me in to carry their bags :)
We could visit Duncan for a favor, now to find the bodies.

[weka2000]

Will it be any use with the Bigma?

Same as the 5D I guess. The 1Ds is FF not a good as the 5D in some aspects but weather sealed F8 and Autofocus system is better.
I am wondering if people are knowing something new is on the way :)

[tim]

Hmmmm how much did I drink last night...

[Moppie]

Hmmmm how much did I drink last night...


How many of your cloths are you still wearing, did you wake up in a familiar house, and how many warm bodies are there in the bed you woke up in?

[DiscoLizard]

How many of your cloths are you still wearing, did you wake up in a familiar house, and how many warm bodies are there in the bed you woke up in?

I had a friend who woke up in a boat once :D

Bit of a surprise, especially for the family who's boat it was!

[weka2000]

Hmmmm how much did I drink last night...

Now if there was ever a waste on money booze would be it at least we can sell our lens :lol:

Been there done that, you will grow out of it one day.

[tim]

I woke up as and where expected! I have a female cousin, same as me, she's woken up in some odd places. A cemetary, an army camp, and on the side of a road. Methink she drank a bit much a bit too often!

[tim]

Now if there was ever a waste on money booze would be it at least we can sell our lens :lol:

Been there done that, you will grow out of it one day.

I was just having a quiet drink... I just ended up having a couple more than I expected. I wouldn't call it a waste of money, it's not that expensive and I can afford it anyway :)

[Moppie]

I woke up as and where expected! I have a female cousin,


Thats the sort of thing you really shouldn't keep in the family ;)

[Moppie]

it's not that expensive and I can afford it anyway :)


I don't know Tim, are you really sure you shouldn't be saving that money, or spending it on your family?

Those 20Ds need all the lenses and attention you can give them.

[tim]

Actually I will be buying a 17-55 IS and a 30mm F1.4 soon...

[Wazza]

Let me know how they go, once you get them.. Not that I'm buying anymore lens! I have enough for now.

Maybe a 50mm 1.4, a macro, and 2x converter, another 580EX, and a 1Dxx body. That's my year long plan.

[weka2000]

Let me know how they go, once you get them.. Not that I'm buying anymore lens! I have enough for now.

Maybe a 50mm 1.4, a macro, and 2x converter, another 580EX, and a 1Dxx body. That's my year long plan.

LOL
Im just about completed too :lol:

[weka2000]

wazza start saving http://www.camerawest.com/

[Wazza]

22 megapixel is 1 year old news.. It was a guessed exponential move.. Maybe some other maker has 22 already... 39 Phase One digital back.. 39 megapixel.. that's the one to save for ;)

[NordieBoy]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=66295846&key=246827

300D + 1 GB compact flesh card

:shock:

[weka2000]

22 megapixel is 1 year old news.. It was a guessed exponential move.. Maybe some other maker has 22 already... 39 Phase One digital back.. 39 megapixel.. that's the one to save for ;)

Now thats an idea, sell up canon and move start all over again ;)

[dgcorner]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=66295846&key=246827

300D + 1 GB compact flesh card

:shock:

:lol: :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

22 megapixel is 1 year old news.. It was a guessed exponential move.. Maybe some other maker has 22 already... 39 Phase One digital back.. 39 megapixel.. that's the one to save for ;)

Now thats an idea, sell up canon and move start all over again ;)

Tony I am waiting for you to say that you are going to get really serious about the landscapes and portrats and get one of these. after all it's only money ;)

[weka2000]

Tony I am waiting for you to say that you are going to get really serious about the landscapes and portrats and get one of these. after all it's only money ;)

My dear fellow you have no idea what I have been up to and acheived this week, but dont worry all will be reveled :lol:
I have been very busy living the dream.

[NordieBoy]

So who is going to get the 5000th post?

[joeseph]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=66295846&key=246827

300D + 1 GB compact flesh card

:shock:
I completely missed the point of that post until I saw John's reply...

[theflyingkiwi]

tony that sounds dangerous

it's a shame we can't do a single post as all of us, since it's 5000 posts of nz’ers talking about camera, photography and sometimes meaning less stuff

[tim]

So who is going to get the 5000th post?

Could...

[tim]

be....

[tim]

me!

[FlyingPete]

me!

Oh just missed it!

[joeseph]

the voice of reason has been temporarily replaced with chatty windbag..

[Wazza]

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weka2000 1,018
dgcorner 688
Wazza 381
NordieBoy 305
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FlyingPete 300
tim 269
scotttnz 261
nzl-g3user 250
forsaken 245
joeseph 213
MattL 190
NZFritz 106
iKirst 91
CliveyBoy 61
DiscoLizard 54
tag141 41
downunder 37
IainB 31
kiwibloke 31
mrmeal 26
TKRFAN 17
OiPaz 14
MHP 14
DaveE 13
Stubbienz 12
Elyse 8
momentz 8
Marshal 7
lizard 4
rabsoft 1
Lightchaser 1
greg20d 1
sctajc 1

[tim]

Sorry Pete, you snooze you looze ;) Hey, i'm not far off 15K posts!

[weka2000]

I win :lol: Go South boy.

[weka2000]

Sorry Pete, you snooze you looze ;) Hey, i'm not far off 15K posts!

What will that make you?

[Wazza]

Nothing.. Remains Cream of the Crop 5000+

[dgcorner]

What will that make you?

Super Chatty Windbag, GKPE Financial Adviser, and the top Wedding Photographer in Wellington?:lol:

[dgcorner]

Btw, that Canon 2X telecon on TM has just hit $420 with four more days before closing time! Geez, some people never learn to play the game to keep the prices low ;-)

[weka2000]

Nothing.. Remains Cream of the Crop 5000+

What he dosnt even get a free POTN strap :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Hey John stop chatting it will get your count up :lol:

[dgcorner]

Re: Fake Sandisk Ultra cards.

Noticed that Graham/Glam is selling a new one awfully cheap. Sent him a note with the link so he can check for himself. One of his suppliers probably passed on a fake to test the waters? I wouldn't like to see this guy get a negative feedback considering the positive experience we've all had with him.

[dgcorner]

For those of you looking for a 70-200L 2.8: here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=66372993)

Now, where the heck is my cheque?

[rabsoft]

Just bought a 30d from Graham/Glam he is a real nice guy, he also said that anyone on here is more than welcome to buy stuff off him direct and get an even better deal, I got a few of his cards to pass on I have his details if anyone wants them

[MHP]

Just bought a 30d from Graham/Glam he is a real nice guy, he also said that anyone on here is more than welcome to buy stuff off him direct and get an even better deal, I got a few of his cards to pass on I have his details if anyone wants them


Yes please, can you please PM me the details?.

[weka2000]

For those of you looking for a 70-200L 2.8: here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=66372993)

Now, where the heck is my cheque?

Yep I will take that go nice with a 1D?

[weka2000]

I think its time to make a real commitment to my photography.
At this current rate Sandra will be gettinga brand new car :o

I dont think I do enough ultra tele to warrent $4k on 1 lens. So I might look at a 70-200F2.8 and 1D camera. Bigma lives again.

I think that my studio work may take off soon. This will be my bread and butter. Landscape will be for pleasure unless there is a woman involved
add a little more intrest to the waterfalls ;)

[dgcorner]

Re: Fake Sandisk Ultra cards.

Noticed that Graham/Glam is selling a new one awfully cheap. Sent him a note with the link so he can check for himself. One of his suppliers probably passed on a fake to test the waters? I wouldn't like to see this guy get a negative feedback considering the positive experience we've all had with him.

Update: Heard back from Graham -- he got the cards from Ingram Micro and so far has checked that his cards are original... not, he says, is any guarantee.

That $60 drop on the Ultra IIs are going to be wreaking havoc on the pricing of Kingston Elites. 2gb Kingston Elites for less than $100... hmm...

[MHP]

Weka, I've just had a look at your pbase, you got some really nice images in there, couldn't see the women though ;-). There is a lot of spelling mistakes on the waterfalls page, you might want to fix that.

[dgcorner]

Just bought a 30d from Graham/Glam he is a real nice guy, he also said that anyone on here is more than welcome to buy stuff off him direct and get an even better deal, I got a few of his cards to pass on I have his details if anyone wants them

Congratulations with you new toy! Indeed Graham is a nice guy.

[tim]

How much are Ultra II cards from where you're all looking? Ascent is still at $159 or so.
I think its time to make a real commitment to my photography.

How about investing in training instead of toys?

What will that make you?
Super Chatty Windbag, GKPE Financial Adviser, and the top Wedding Photographer in Wellington?:lol:

*** Here's your chance to give me a new status ***

Pekka suggested he'll change my status to something I choose. So what should I choose? Give me your best serious suggestions... at 15K I think I should have something a little different from everyone else!

[dgcorner]

Yep I will take that go nice with a 1D?

It will but you won't need the 1D yet.:lol:

[Wazza]

Maybe tim's info could be blank...

Nothing. Zilch. Nadda. Ohhh some Sun, may go out and shoot some waterfalls bit later. :p

[dgcorner]

How much are Ultra II cards from where you're all looking? Ascent is still at $159 or so.

*** Here's your chance to give me a new status ***

Pekka suggested he'll change my status to something I choose. So what should I choose? Give me your best serious suggestions... at 15K I think I should have something a little different from everyone else!

At $130 and with all the fake ones going around it is a concern...

hmmm, that will be interesting. I wonder whether a poll will get other POTN members suggesting a name for you... after all, there have been heaps who you have helped throughout your 14K posts;)

[tim]

Don't know about a poll, but I could start a thread... or I could just get you guys to make suggestions... much easier :)

[FlyingPete]

Just bought a 30d from Graham/Glam he is a real nice guy, he also said that anyone on here is more than welcome to buy stuff off him direct and get an even better deal, I got a few of his cards to pass on I have his details if anyone wants them

He has a 30D He is the first! Sorry Moppie not quick enough :(

[Wazza]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-65667472.htm

Bit misinforming...
2x converter to work on all lens..

Need an F2.8 or wider to be an accurate 2x converter on 1.6x crop body, and F4 lens for a 1D series.

[FlyingPete]

He has a 30D He is the first! Sorry Moppie not quick enough :(

Sorry actually as my daughter says: Moffie. She asked me this morning is Moffie was comming around again :D

[Wazza]

http://news.yahoo.com/photo/060809/photos_us_rank_afp/62419d5d8d6cb31e048ebc002c0d24f2

[FlyingPete]

http://news.yahoo.com/photo/060809/photos_us_rank_afp/62419d5d8d6cb31e048ebc002c0d24f2

Are you telling us you have just been to Athens?

Cool photo though!

[dgcorner]

http://news.yahoo.com/photo/060809/photos_us_rank_afp/62419d5d8d6cb31e048ebc002c0d24f2

:shock: wow!

[tim]

http://reviews.ebay.com/Beware-of-FAKE-SanDisk-Compact-Flash-Cards-on-eBay_W0QQugidZ10000000001235396

[Wazza]

Everyone take the poll... Bottom.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1829409#post1829409

We're very far behind.. :lol:

[DiscoLizard]

Got my money back for the CF card. Bennylin said thanks, and that he'll take up the issue with his ebay supplier... He said he assumed that since the ebay thing said they were genuine, and that they'd passed through NZ customs, that they'd be the real thing :rolleyes:

[Wazza]

:lol:

That's bad. At least he fixed the issue with you...

[IainB]

Quick question: How do I set my browser to display images instead of a small red cross in a white square? Not all images are displayed in these threads - a few are represented by the cross. I realise it's probably just a matter of checking a box, but which one? Right click>Show picture doesn't work.

[theflyingkiwi]

Pekka suggested he'll change my status to something I choose. So what should I choose? Give me your best serious suggestions... at 15K I think I should have something a little different from everyone else!

How about "Leader of the pack"?

it doesn't even say anything about being a gas bag :)

[dgcorner]

Mark -- saw your post (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=202166) re travel. Very interesting.

For everyone else, TSA locks are avalable in NZ -- cheapest so far is on zillion.co.nz at $21.50 inclusive of S&H. Others are selling it at $29.+

[Moppie]

Quick question: How do I set my browser to display images instead of a small red cross in a white square? Not all images are displayed in these threads - a few are represented by the cross. I realise it's probably just a matter of checking a box, but which one? Right click>Show picture doesn't work.


Are you browsing www.photograhpy-on-the.net (http://www.photograhpy-on-the.net) or http://photography-on-the.net because only the later will show images uploaded to the POTN server.

[FlyingPete]

Quick question: How do I set my browser to display images instead of a small red cross in a white square? Not all images are displayed in these threads - a few are represented by the cross. I realise it's probably just a matter of checking a box, but which one? Right click>Show picture doesn't work.

Usually means the image isn't there anymore. A lot of my postings do that because the site I was using went down and you cannot edit a message after a certain amount of time.

[dgcorner]

Quick question: How do I set my browser to display images instead of a small red cross in a white square? Not all images are displayed in these threads - a few are represented by the cross. I realise it's probably just a matter of checking a box, but which one? Right click>Show picture doesn't work.

Iain, what browser are you using? Those red crosses shouldn't be popping up unless your security settings are all the way up.

If you are getting them on and off then it probably must be with the hosting site rather than your browser.

[FlyingPete]

Everyone take the poll... Bottom.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1829409#post1829409

We're very far behind.. :lol:

Not doing too bas so far. I still believe we have the best regional thing happening except possibly the Bird Shoot in the US that a large number of Moderators attend :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

Everyone take the poll... Bottom.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1829409#post1829409

We're very far behind.. :lol:

Last count there were 33 of us active on GKPE, + 2 "honorary" ones being original Kiwis but overseas. Add the 5+ I've come across who can't be bothered and we have some 40 of us in NZ... That's also not counting those who prefer not to say where they're from ;-)

[Wazza]

What's that 10m long extension cord for a remote switch?
I'm looking at buying one of the cheap $29 ones off trademe, and making sure I can get an extension, for when I get a suction cup and do photo shoots of cars for magazines.

[weka2000]

What's that 10m long extension cord for a remote switch?
I'm looking at buying one of the cheap $29 ones off trademe, and making sure I can get an extension, for when I get a suction cup and do photo shoots of cars for magazines.

Let me know if it works. I want one for self portraits :lol:
Dam does my butt look that good ;)

[Wazza]

Didnt you mention it in another thread>

I was asking.. not buying just yet.. dont even know where to buy the 10m one

[IainB]

Iain, what browser are you using? Those red crosses shouldn't be popping up unless your security settings are all the way up.

If you are getting them on and off then it probably must be with the hosting site rather than your browser.

Thanks John. I'm using IE 6. It's not all photos. For example lizard posted some http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=193562&page=11 These appear as red crosses. Pete suggested the images may have been removed. Are they visible to you still?

[DiscoLizard]

Thanks John. I'm using IE 6. It's not all photos. For example lizard posted some http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=193562&page=11 These appear as red crosses. Pete suggested the images may have been removed. Are they visible to you still?

Those ones have been removed... Oops... :oops:

[Wazza]

Somehow we went from 3 votes to 12, in less than an hour.. someone cheating? Or more Kiwis lurking than we realise?

[weka2000]

Didnt you mention it in another thread>

I was asking.. not buying just yet.. dont even know where to buy the 10m one

B&H has them so does this guy

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Cables/auction-66123498.htm

[joeseph]

What's that 10m long extension cord for a remote switch?
I'm looking at buying one of the cheap $29 ones off trademe, and making sure I can get an extension, for when I get a suction cup and do photo shoots of cars for magazines.
Just get a cheap remote cord & splice a 2.5mm stereo plug&socket into the lead. Then make up cables with headphone plugs on it to your desired length... You only need 3 core flexible cable

[Wazza]

There's a $99US on trademe, for a remote, might work better.. espcially if I'm in the passenger seat ;)

[Wazza]

$170+?? Aren't these cables the most overly priced POS ever?

[dgcorner]

Thanks John. I'm using IE 6. It's not all photos. For example lizard posted some http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=193562&page=11 These appear as red crosses. Pete suggested the images may have been removed. Are they visible to you still?

Dave/DiscoLizard's post explains it... naughty... naughty... taking down the pics when the post is just a week old:lol:

Dave, you need to give time to some others like Iain who are jet-setting to catch up;) He just got back from Bangkok...

And speaking of which, Iain you need topost some pics!;)

[FlyingPete]

Just get a cheap remote cord & splice a 2.5mm stereo plug&socket into the lead. Then make up cables with headphone plugs on it to your desired length... You only need 3 core flexible cable

This works well, I had a 20m home-extended cable for my old olys motor drive which as the same signalling as the EOS, i.e. 3 core leads.

Now to extend my flash cable...

[DiscoLizard]

Dave/DiscoLizard's post explains it... naughty... naughty... taking down the pics when the post is just a week old:lol:

Dave, you need to give time to some others like Iain who are jet-setting to catch up;) He just got back from Bangkok...

And speaking of which, Iain you need topost some pics!;)

I didn't mean to take them down... but I was working on my website, and in a fit of pique decided to switch to linux hosting... and decided to start again. Which led to the decision to delete everything from the server...

Unfortunately that included the folder I was hosting the photos in :oops:

[tim]

Give me a new title!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1835380

[FlyingPete]

I didn't mean to take them down... but I was working on my website, and in a fit of pique decided to switch to linux hosting... and decided to start again. Which led to the decision to delete everything from the server...

Unfortunately that included the folder I was hosting the photos in :oops:

Hmmm own hosting. Do you hust have a standard DSL connection or something a little more special?

I was going to host my own but don't want to risk the extra traffic!

[tim]

I have a copy of my website on my home hard drive which I upload to my server, so if either dies I have copies. Of course anything on my PC is backed up offsite as well.

[DiscoLizard]

Hmmm own hosting. Do you hust have a standard DSL connection or something a little more special?

I was going to host my own but don't want to risk the extra traffic!

I have a webhost in the States - I don't host on my own connection. Too expensive for me!

[DiscoLizard]

I have a copy of my website on my home hard drive which I upload to my server, so if either dies I have copies. Of course anything on my PC is backed up offsite as well.

If nothing else, the website will serve as a backup of all my photos, when I eventually get it up and running. I think I'm just going to use a pre-built package, and maybe add some bits and pieces. I'm kind of sick of doing web stuff at the moment...

[tim]

A backup of the low res version? I have 100+GB of photos so the only practical way for me is to back up to hard disk!

[weka2000]

$170+?? Aren't these cables the most overly priced POS ever?

Yep

[IainB]

Dave/DiscoLizard's post explains it... naughty... naughty... taking down the pics when the post is just a week old:lol:

Dave, you need to give time to some others like Iain who are jet-setting to catch up;) He just got back from Bangkok...

And speaking of which, Iain you need topost some pics!;)

I had a feeling you might remind me, John. ;) As for jet-setting, I am not sure I'd call it that! I'm convinced it was the lettuce salad I ate on XXXX Air on the return leg on Wednesday that caused the most 'unpleasant' chapter in my travel experience. Talk about fears of H5N1:shock: . After all the care I took to eat 'safely' and drink only bottled water....The doc told me "you have to watch out for salads - they may have been washed in tap water." Think I'm done with air travel for a while. I'll post a pic or two in 'Travel'...

[NordieBoy]

Taupo confirmed to host A1 Grand Prix (http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3761674a1823,00.html)

So who is going to try for accreditation for this one then?

[tim]

Taupo confirmed to host A1 Grand Prix (http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3761674a1823,00.html)

So who is going to try for accreditation for this one then?

Wazza has a damn good shot, esp with backing of D1.

[forsaken]

Taupo confirmed to host A1 Grand Prix (http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3761674a1823,00.html)

So who is going to try for accreditation for this one then?

would love to but not a hope in hell of it happening, time to give up photography me thinks

[rabsoft]

Bad thing about being a computer person, I host my own website at home, don't mind adding a few sub domains for other people if they want something local, Only thing is you would have to keep your own backup's :)

[DiscoLizard]

A backup of the low res version? I have 100+GB of photos so the only practical way for me is to back up to hard disk!

Yeah, just the low-res stuff for now.

Basically it's a "save the personal photo album if the country burns down" type scenario.

It will all go full-res onto a portable HDD and kept in another house when I actually get the equipment.

On the other hand, web space is only going to get bigger, and bandwidth cheaper.

[weka2000]

would love to but not a hope in hell of it happening, time to give up photography me thinks

I will take your 20D :)

[tim]

Yeah, just the low-res stuff for now.

Basically it's a "save the personal photo album if the country burns down" type scenario.

It will all go full-res onto a portable HDD and kept in another house when I actually get the equipment.

On the other hand, web space is only going to get bigger, and bandwidth cheaper.

I have a 75GB hosting plan, the problem is my puny 128kbps upload would take ages, plus my bandwidth cap would run out pretty quickly. I could do it from work... but I suspect they'd notice if I uploaded 60GB of files to a US based server over the weekend!

[Wazza]

Good on Taupo!

I have a no show either....

Just like F1, WRC, V8 Supercars, you MUST be a full time full accredited photographer, working for at least a magazine full time.
I've tried, and they just will not budge. The applications have to go through the same place. We'll have to see where they put extra grandstands.. Hopefully on the North side, so everything won't be backlit as the stands are currently only on the South side!

[NordieBoy]

I will take your 20D :)
I'll take his Siggy 70-200 then.

[weka2000]

Good on Taupo!

I have a no show either....

Just like F1, WRC, V8 Supercars, you MUST be a full time full accredited photographer, working for at least a magazine full time.
I've tried, and they just will not budge. The applications have to go through the same place. We'll have to see where they put extra grandstands.. Hopefully on the North side, so everything won't be backlit as the stands are currently only on the South side!

Ok group we need to start a magazine "GKPE mag" Im sure we can get you accredited from the univaristy of mongolastan. You will of course be working for peanuts :lol:

[dgcorner]

I'll take his Siggy 70-200 then.

beaten to the punch!

[tim]

Ok group we need to start a magazine "GKPE mag" Im sure we can get you accredited from the univaristy of mongolastan. You will of course be working for peanuts :lol:

And he means real peanuts - not even the roasted kind - they're RAW! :p

[dgcorner]

grumble, grumble:confused: :( ... what an afternoon! Went for a job interview... I though the guy being late was understandable... but him not having a read of my CV or having any idea of what my job experiences/accomplishments were was really shocking.:shock: :evil:

And to think that I went through a series of 3 aptitude/IQ/math and psychological tests that I passed with flying colours... and only to sit in an interview for 30 minutes with him asking: why did you choose ** (company); what is your understanding of customer focus; what was the toughest hurdle you've had in your working life.... and he didn't take any notes!!!:evil: :rolleyes: >:(

I even asked the tougher questions like: what were his goals for the coming year, what were his plans and how was he going about achieving the objectives!!!

End of rant... I want to go out and shoot somebody... where the bloody hell is my camera??? :lol: :cry: :rolleyes: :evil:

[weka2000]

grumble, grumble:confused: :( ... what an afternoon! Went for a job interview... I though the guy being late was understandable... but him not having a read of my CV or having any idea of what my job experiences/accomplishments were was really shocking.:shock: :evil:

And to think that I went through a series of 3 aptitude/IQ/math and psychological tests that I passed with flying colours... and only to sit in an interview for 30 minutes with him asking: why did you choose ** (company); what is your understanding of customer focus; what was the toughest hurdle you've had in your working life.... and he didn't take any notes!!!:evil: :rolleyes: >:(

I even asked the tougher questions like: what were his goals for the coming year, what were his plans and how was he going about achieving the objectives!!!

End of rant... I want to go out and shoot somebody... where the bloody hell is my camera??? :lol: :cry: :rolleyes: :evil:

Oh well be come a photographer you could do school photography.
Maybe you arnt ment to be where your trying to get. If you can survive as is then take it as a door to do what you want.

Maybe life is trying to tell you something? Be the optimist find the opportunities

[theflyingkiwi]

Taupo confirmed to host A1 Grand Prix (http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3761674a1823,00.html)

So who is going to try for accreditation for this one then?


So does anyone know when the first race would be. it's going to be interesting to see how it goes.

[NordieBoy]

Probably Jan 19-21

[weka2000]

Ah wazza we have plenty of time to get you sorted out :lol:

[joeseph]

Who was queuing behind Moppie to get the 550ex? there's one going cheap across the ditch...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=202242

[NordieBoy]

...
It's Official - A1GP Race Heads To NZ

The New Zealand round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has been
confirmed, with Taupo hosting the sixth round of the Series on
January 21.

The announcement was made in Auckland on Friday by A1GP chief
operating officer David Clare in the presence of Prime Minister
Helen Clark, key Cabinet Minister Trevor Mallard and the race
managers.

Taupo will be the first meeting of 2007. The event has been
sanctioned by MotorSport New Zealand, and will be managed and
promoted jointly by A1GP, MIT (the operators of the Taupo Motorsport
Park) and A1 Team.NZL.

New Zealand franchise holder Colin Giltrap says the A1GP round will
be the biggest motorsport event seen in New Zealand for 50 years.

"Not since the halcyon days of the New Zealand Grand Prix at Ardmore
in the 1950s have we hosted such a major motorsport event," Giltrap
said.

"This is a major coup for motorsport and will have far-reaching
benefits for the country as a whole - economically and from a
profile perspective."

More than 20 countries compete in the nation versus nation series,
which starts its second season in the Netherlands on October 1, and
the London-based Clare says A1GP is thrilled to be heading to New
Zealand.

"Given A1's growth and the increasing popularity of motorsport, it
is an opportunity that needed to be seized now and I'm sure Taupo
will host a memorable event and showcase this beautiful country to
the world," he said.

"New Zealand always punches above its weight on the world stage and
the team's performance in finishing fourth in the inaugural
championship simply highlighted the Kiwi team's talent and
professionalism."

The New Zealand Government has confirmed it will provide $2 million
over the next three years to enable the Taupo Motorsport Park to
upgrade its facilities.

Trevor Mallard, the Minister for Economic Development as well as the
Minister for Sport and Recreation, said A1GP's drive to include
Taupo was another example of the country's ability to host world-
class events.

"This is a major achievement for New Zealand motorsport and a huge
fillip for the tourism and event industries," Mallard said.

"We're eagerly anticipating the Rugby World Cup and World Rowing
Champs in 2011. Now, we have a prestigious motorsport event taking
place and it's just around the corner.

"I'm sure New Zealanders will embrace such a quality event being
held in our backyard and, as a government, we're pleased to have
helped with funding and will now be examining how we can leverage
this significant opportunity."

The countries involved in A1GP account for 80 percent of the world's
population and Clare is certain the impressive media coverage of the
inaugural Series will be enhanced in its second year.

In Season One A1GP had an average live television audience of 7.7
million for each round across 37 networks in 120 countries, with 127
different programmes generated per round. Some 2000 media
representatives attended the 11 events.

When the A1GP roadshow, including its own TV production arm,
international media and the teams of more than 20 nations, descend
on Taupo, the event is conservatively estimated to be worth more
than $23 million to the New Zealand economy.

"It's why we fought so hard to bring A1GP to Taupo," said David
Steele, Managing Director of track managers MIT.

"We're determined to make this a truly special round and ensure its
ongoing prominence on the A1 calendar because the economic benefits
to Taupo and the country are so profound, especially as it's an
annual competition, not a one-off."

Steele said the Taupo track was being upgraded to meet the
requirements needed to run races of A1GP's calibre and he promised a
fast and exciting circuit.

"But it's not just the track that will receive a makeover," he
said. "The government funding will be used primarily to build a pit
lane complex, as well as media and corporate facilities in keeping
with the stature of an A1GP event."

Steele said accommodation had already been booked for the A1 teams
and "great strides" had already been made in logistics and planning,
from ticketing and entertainment through to crowd safety and traffic
management.

"We will work alongside Motorsport New Zealand and A1 Team.NZL to
release details as soon as we possibly can. Tickets should be on
sale early September."

The weekend will provide a feast of action for motor racing fans
with MotorSport New Zealand announcing that the Taupo round of the
New Zealand Championships, originally scheduled for March, will now
be brought forward to coincide with the A1GP meeting.

Steven Kennedy, the President of MotorSport New Zealand, said the
clash with the Timaru round of the championships has been resolved
and all the racing classes will participate in Taupo.

"Achieving A1GP's target date has required a major revision to the
MotorSport New Zealand calendar and I would like to thank the South
Island clubs and the six different championship racing classes who
have accommodated the shift in their proposed meeting dates to
March," Kennedy said.

"We are delighted to see the A1GP race in New Zealand and will work
with the A1GP organisation to ensure a successful Taupo meeting."

[theflyingkiwi]

New Zealand franchise holder Colin Giltrap says the A1GP round will
be the biggest motorsport event seen in New Zealand for 50 years

no supprised to see the name Giltrap in there. However to say it's the biggest event in motorsports in the last 50 years is taking it abit to far.

I would have thought that the WRC would have been big enough. Just because not alot of people follow it around this part of the world doesn't mean it's not big.

Plus A1 only been around 1 year :rolleyes: it's not that big yet.

[Moppie]

The WRC competes with the soccer world cup for viewing numbers, its pretty damn big.

He's talking up A1GP, its big, and getting bigger, but it hasn't quite knocked over F1 yet.

[NordieBoy]

New GKPE-FC here...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1836930#post1836930

Got tired of waiting patiently :rolleyes:
Some of these guys won't have done a GKPE-FC yet.

[weka2000]

New GKPE-FC here...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1836930#post1836930

Got tired of waiting patiently :rolleyes:
Some of these guys won't have done a GKPE-FC yet.

Dam thats not much time :)

[dgcorner]

Who was queuing behind Moppie to get the 550ex? there's one going cheap across the ditch...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=202242

looks like Pete jumped in!

[NordieBoy]

It was one of those metric fortnights.
Didn't you hear?
They bought them in with the new coins.

[MHP]

Good on Taupo!

I have a no show either....

Just like F1, WRC, V8 Supercars, you MUST be a full time full accredited photographer, working for at least a magazine full time.
I've tried, and they just will not budge. The applications have to go through the same place. We'll have to see where they put extra grandstands.. Hopefully on the North side, so everything won't be backlit as the stands are currently only on the South side!


Don't let it dishearten you at all though, from what i've seen so far you're pretty competent with cars and how to shoot them at speed, theres few that can do it.. just keep shooting and you'll get there, I'd be interested to see where you are in 5-10 yrs from now if this is what you can do after a year!

[NordieBoy]

Warning!
Tony, do not look here...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-66447580.htm

[weka2000]

Warning!
Tony, do not look here...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-66447580.htm

Already turned one down as well as a 400mm :lol:

[MattL]

Hey yall. This is a tad offtopic, but not really cuz it has my photos in it.

Playing around with a new streaming media website. We have a couple radio stations on board allready, and we are signing up new ones as we speak. Just need to find the time to get to the studios and install the hardware.

anyway, you can all go check out http://www.listenlive.net.nz and you can listen to Central Plateau SkiFM, streaming live, high quality.

This is coming from Ohakune, and is delayed about 2.5seconds from the studio to your ears.

[FlyingPete]

looks like Pete jumped in!

Yes but I wasn't quick enough :cry: I have been using Moppies 550EX, its a great match with my 420EX. There seems to be a real shortage of second hand speedlites around at the moment, AC has a good price for the 580EX, and yes I have the cash, just don't think I can justify that much at the moment :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

Hey yall. This is a tad offtopic, but not really cuz it has my photos in it.

Playing around with a new streaming media website. We have a couple radio stations on board allready, and we are signing up new ones as we speak. Just need to find the time to get to the studios and install the hardware.

anyway, you can all go check out http://www.listenlive.net.nz and you can listen to Central Plateau SkiFM, streaming live, high quality.

This is coming from Ohakune, and is delayed about 2.5seconds from the studio to your ears.

Nice pic of the little chick... the big one too ;-) Links don't work?

[dgcorner]

Tony: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-66419331.htm

[MattL]

I cant take credit for those two photos sorry - I bought them as they fit what I was looking for. The links at the top dont work yet, good spotting. But the music works, thats what counts, right?

[MattL]

Man I'd love a 70-200 IS.. thats the lense I want the most. Would be so so very useful for my theatre photography.

[MHP]

On a mac:

The page “listening-live” has content of MIME type “application/x-oleobject”. Because you don’t have a plug-in installed for this MIME type, this content can’t be displayed.


just thought you might like to know.

[MHP]

maybe put a link on the front page for a download of the plug-in, if there is one, for mac users?

just a thought.