GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[NordieBoy]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1857920&postcount=124

[NordieBoy]

I've got a couple of crowds in mind for mine :)

[OiPaz]

Anyone interested in being a Photographer's Agent? Click here (http://www.seek.co.nz/users/apply/index.ascx?Sequence=34&PageNumber=1&ChannelID=1&SiteID=9&tracking=JobMail&JobId=7515506)

I'm not able to open that website: what there is inside?

[weka2000]

Weka, do you have a 50-500 that you want to sell... don't get excited, it's just a question

Yes after I get my Sigma 120-300.

[tag141]

I'm not able to open that website: what there is inside?

Type in photographer into seek. Linky thing doesn't seem to work.

Brightness shifts the middle of the histogram to the right, but leaves the endpoints the same.

Everyday something new, every single day. Where do you guys pick up these things? I've trawled through a tomb on PS and didn't come away with anything this simple. Any more "PS jems in one sentence"

[forsaken]

I've started the Crowded challenge with a bang, or five...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1870962&postcount=4


The best part is the ABs won and now have a nice semi full trophy cabinet. Glad those cheating dirty playing aussies didn't last the full 80:evil:

[tim]

so what does it mean?

Like Fran said, "Advocate of the Devil", or "Devils Advocate" :)

Everyday something new, every single day. Where do you guys pick up these things? I've trawled through a tomb on PS and didn't come away with anything this simple. Any more "PS jems in one sentence"

I think I picked that up in this book (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0321334094/qid=1123058474/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/002-3047575-5896047?n=507846&s=books&v=glance), I think. I have maybe 20 books on photography, photoshop, wedding photography, and a few DVDs on wedding photography. I also recently read the Bruce Fraser "real world color management" book, that's the most arcane thing i've read in a while, but interesting and valuable.

Other things about the histogram. Shadows adjusts the left hand side of the histogram, exposure adjusts the right hand side. Contrast... well not sure on that one. Control Alt ~ selects the highlights, so you can make an image brighter without blowing the highlights.

I probably know other things... just ask!

[tag141]

The best part is the ABs won

Oh well don't need to watch that on Prime now do I. Suppose I better get on with some work.

Tim, the book I bought was Real World Photoshop CS so probably didn't touch on RAW too much. That was before I started realising the hidden treasures that are RAW files. I shall have to look into one about using these files in PS. As far as "PS jems in one sentence", if I need to know something I'll ask. Cheers.

[::John::]

Contrast does both sides equally - so if you centre it with Brightness, you can adjust the high and low out to the 'edges' with contrast.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Yes after I get my Sigma 120-300.

How much would you be asking?

[weka2000]

How much would you be asking?

More like how much are you offering?
Around the $1250 mark

[Sweedishcarrot01]

how much was it new?

[weka2000]

how much was it new?

Dont know Im second owner its the older non-DG version.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Dont know Im second owner its the older non-DG version.

I have a friend who likes to take photos of planes and stuff, she always goes to Wanaka war-birds... thought she may be interested...

[weka2000]

I have a friend who likes to take photos of planes and stuff, she always goes to Wanaka war-birds... thought she may be interested...

Thats where it came from, and was used for the war birds over wanaka. Guy got a job and moved to Nikon part of his employment.

Hope they have a 1.6 crop

[Sweedishcarrot01]

we got to get together some time huh

[weka2000]

we got to get together some time huh

Get togather with the other lad and come up on the 2 Sept for the mini gkpe studio day.
Stay for dinner. Works just around the corner from home.

[tim]

Mmmm, rum coctails.

[tag141]

Rum cocktails? Rum, mixed with rum, add a dash of rum, two drops of rum, serve over rum.

You lot, it's late...bedtime.

[weka2000]

So who is in for a mini at the winter gardens at 3pm today?

We have the domain as well.

[IainB]

So who is in for a mini at the winter gardens at 3pm today?

We have the domain as well.

Count me in.

[scotttnz]

So who is in for a mini at the winter gardens at 3pm today?

We have the domain as well.

I am going to try to come and drop off your flash. If I can get my sensor cleaned beforehand I'll bring my camera along too.

[IainB]

I am going to try to come and drop off your flash. If I can get my sensor cleaned beforehand I'll bring my camera along too.

Scott, any chance of trying out your Sigma 10-20 while we're there? :D

[scotttnz]

Scott, any chance of trying out your Sigma 10-20 while we're there? :D

Yes, you are welcome to give it a go. Great lens, I love it!

[weka2000]

I am going to try to come and drop off your flash. If I can get my sensor cleaned beforehand I'll bring my camera along too.

How are you cleaning it?

[scotttnz]

How are you cleaning it?

Dunno yet.

[weka2000]

Dunno yet.

Ive got some squabs and cleaning fluid. Had no issues so far with this method

[weka2000]

Tim heres a photo you requested. The only issue I have found is it will need a counter weight for the bottom legs. Mind you it is the biggest reflector I could find.

The have ball heads that can position it in any direction and angle you want

[joeseph]

So who is in for a mini at the winter gardens at 3pm today?

We have the domain as well.
Will see if I can come along - depends on how much I get done this morning.

[scotttnz]

Will see if I can come along - depends on how much I get done this morning.

Duncan, if you can make it, could you bring the sensor cleaning stuff with you please?

[joeseph]

Duncan, if you can make it, could you bring the sensor cleaning stuff with you please?
you're reading my mind... :D

[dgcorner]

Oh, boy -- you people can chatter away!!!

I'm designated "taxi service" for the "Kids' Amazing Race" this morning with Gabby, my youngest son, and his team. Ends at 1230 and if I'm not flat on my back this afternoon I will try to join you guys.

Scott, what time are you thinking of leaving? I should know by 1PM if I'm coming along. I can drive this time.

EDIT: Duncan -- I'll bring the 16-35 if I'm coming. I can't get too attached to this lens ;-)

[scotttnz]

Scott, what time are you thinking of leaving? I should know by 1PM if I'm coming along. I can drive this time.

I'm flexable. I was thinking of going to Photo Warehouse in grey lynn on the way. They close at 3 I think, but I'm not too fussed if I don't make it there.

Anyone got a 17-40 I can play with this afternoon? It is somewhere near the top of my list to replace my kit lens.

[forsaken]

damn with all the stickies in 1 thread I completely passed this thread without noticing :(

[weka2000]

I'm flexable. I was thinking of going to Photo Warehouse in grey lynn on the way. They close at 3 I think, but I'm not too fussed if I don't make it there.

Anyone got a 17-40 I can play with this afternoon? It is somewhere near the top of my list to replace my kit lens.

I do (not for sale) :lol:

[momentz]

So who is in for a mini at the winter gardens at 3pm today?

We have the domain as well.

We're there if the weather holds! :)

[scotttnz]

Tony, here's your new body :lol: :lol:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Digital-cameras/Over-6-megapixel/auction-66898787.htm

[joeseph]

Anyone got a 17-40 I can play with this afternoon? It is somewhere near the top of my list to replace my kit lens.

EDIT: Duncan -- I'll bring the 16-35 if I'm coming. I can't get too attached to this lens ;-)

there 'ya go - just don't use the extra stop, don't try & use the 5mm that isn't there, think 2/3 the weight, and think 1/2 the cost.

[weka2000]

Tony, here's your new body :lol: :lol:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Digital-cameras/Over-6-megapixel/auction-66898787.htm

Link dosnt work. IPCOP blocks the word Nikon :lol:

[weka2000]

Oh what the hell. Lets find out how good tele primes are. If I dont like it one of the group will buy it off me.
Just one problem......... I will be out shooting when the auction finishes, better not put on auto bid may get a suprise when I get home :(

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=66643854

[joeseph]

Oh what the hell. Lets find out how good tele primes are. If I dont like it one of the group will buy it off me.
Just one problem......... I will be out shooting when the auction finishes, better not put on auto bid may get a suprise when I get home :(

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=66643854
do we have 3G coverage? have laptop, will travel... ;)

[weka2000]

do we have 3G coverage? have laptop, will travel... ;)

Bids in so If I dont get it its not ment to be.

[FlyingPete]

OK, I'm pretty sure I'm in on this, I have the wee one for the afternoon though, so she can have the G3 and I will bride her into good behaviour with ice cream ;)

[tim]

Thanks for the pic Weka.

[weka2000]

OK, I'm pretty sure I'm in on this, I have the wee one for the afternoon though, so she can have the G3 and I will bride her into good behaviour with ice cream ;)

Man your cheap mine require Mac Ds

[weka2000]

Thanks for the pic Weka.

NP... Having the ball sockets will help with all the angles. Now where is my model...oh thats right asleep.

[Wazza]

What a weekend..

What would I do without Kirst? Ah I'm so lucky.

My only rant? My weekend is kinda over.. Back to work right now, on my lunch break.

Spent yesterday shooting some motorsports, some more drifting, and a few other road cars and single seaters... watched the All Blacks, and watched some movies.. Next weekend down to Manfeild racetrack for some more drifting!

[DiscoLizard]

Finally got a spare half hour to look at the studio shots more closely.

Here's the first one I like:

"Confusion"
http://www.someconditionsapply.com/External/Confusion.jpg

And now it's time to go and be busy again... I don't know how those of you with children survive.

C&C welcome as always.

[Wazza]

Choose a better subject next time? Where's Charlesu?
:lol:

J/k Tony. ;)

[weka2000]

Choose a better subject next time? Where's Charlesu?
:lol:

J/k Tony. ;)

Yeh I prefer to be behind the camera.

[::John::]

Finally got a spare half hour to look at the studio shots more closely.

Here's the first one I like:

"Confusion"


C&C welcome as always.

Actually, that is a bloody good photo - apart from the hot spot on his forehead (and if he had more hair, that wouldn't be visible) :)

Tony - it doesn't matter which side of the camera you are on - it works well either way.

[FlyingPete]

And now it's time to go and be busy again... I don't know how those of you with children survive.


I believe there is photographic evidence of that from todays outing...

[weka2000]

Actually, that is a bloody good photo - apart from the hot spot on his forehead (and if he had more hair, that wouldn't be visible) :)

Tony - it doesn't matter which side of the camera you are on - it works well either way.

Hair....well I started going grey at 23 and every summer I shave it all off :lol:

[weka2000]

Winter Gardens mini GKPE here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1874543#post1874543

[weka2000]

Finally got a spare half hour to look at the studio shots more closely.


Heck I was getting ready to wip my shirt of for liz but they gave me a camera instead, Im game for anything ;)

[downunder]

Took the kids to the zoo yesterday and got to try out my new (second hand, 18months old Trademe) 70-200 2.8 is, which I'm sure is sharper than my old one (11 months old which I sold on trademe) so I'm happy:) Great day for pics at the zoo, overcast and not to busy.

[rabsoft]

I know this is a noob question but what is B&H I have been told it is a place overseas but what is the web address so I can have a look... thanks :confused:

[Sweedishcarrot01]

bright

[forsaken]

What a weekend..

What would I do without Kirst? Ah I'm so lucky.

My only rant? My weekend is kinda over.. Back to work right now, on my lunch break.

Spent yesterday shooting some motorsports, some more drifting, and a few other road cars and single seaters... watched the All Blacks, and watched some movies.. Next weekend down to Manfeild racetrack for some more drifting!


Sounds EXACTLY the same as my Saturday

[scotttnz]

I know this is a noob question but what is B&H I have been told it is a place overseas but what is the web address so I can have a look... thanks :confused:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

[forsaken]

great shots there steve.

love the colours in the peacock shot

[rabsoft]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

Ta :)

[dgcorner]

Finally got a spare half hour to look at the studio shots more closely.

Here's the first one I like:

"Confusion"
http://www.someconditionsapply.com/External/Confusion.jpg

And now it's time to go and be busy again... I don't know how those of you with children survive.

C&C welcome as always.

Aptly titled -- he's trying to figure out where the digital display is...

Question -- is it normal in portraits to have headroom/head-space as above? I always thought that a tighter crop would be better...?

[dgcorner]

Took the kids to the zoo yesterday and got to try out my new (second hand, 18months old Trademe) 70-200 2.8 is, which I'm sure is sharper than my old one (11 months old which I sold on trademe) so I'm happy:) Great day for pics at the zoo, overcast and not to busy.

Steve -- why, oh why did you post these??? After playing with Pete's 70-200 I am just bowled over by the IQ of the lens, and now yours... man, oh man... :D

Mark/rabsoft -- beware the dangers of having a look at B&H:lol:

[downunder]

great shots there steve.

love the colours in the peacock shot

Thx Simon, Have to credit the Peacock for the colours :) , one of the few times the male looks better than the female!

[downunder]

[quote=dgcorner]Steve -- why, oh why did you post these??? After playing with Pete's 70-200 I am just bowled over by the IQ of the lens, and now yours... man, oh man... :D

Sorry John ;), I was lucky to pick this lens up for $2000 with a buy now on trademe.

[dgcorner]

[quote=dgcorner]Steve -- why, oh why did you post these??? After playing with Pete's 70-200 I am just bowled over by the IQ of the lens, and now yours... man, oh man... :D

Sorry John ;), I was lucky to pick this lens up for $2000 with a buy now on trademe.

:cry: :cry: That was a great buy! Glad you are enjoying it!;)

[Wazza]

Yes Steve, incredibly vivid colours.

Good one Simon.. Was good to have you company. Hope it worked well, the fact I asked for a couple of extra people along..

[weka2000]

Oh well the 300mm F4 went for $860

[tim]

For many things Auckland Camera is cheaper than B&H. I bought a lot of gear at B&H but now i'm changing to AC.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

anyone have any insights into the difference in sharpeness between the 17-40 and the 16-35?... I need to go wider...

[joeseph]

anyone have any insights into the difference in sharpeness between the 17-40 and the 16-35?... I need to go wider...
there's none that I have seen... the 17-40 has a sharper price.... ;)

[weka2000]

anyone have any insights into the difference in sharpeness between the 17-40 and the 16-35?... I need to go wider...

The 17-40mm will do you well

[MattL]

Hey guys.

I have a bit of spare time at work these days, and I'd like to go in and have a go at photographing our beautiful theatre, the Civic.

I'm sure some of you have been in there and know what its like. Its quite dark so long exposures on a tripod are the order of the day, but I have the advantage of being able to climb into some interesting places to take pics from.

I'd like to shoot with a 17-40 or 16-35 to do it better justice than my kit lense, so if anyone has either of those plus a nifty fifty they'd like to loan me for a couple days, that'd be awesome. I might just be able to sneak you in for a little behind-the-scenes look if your interested.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

The 17-40mm will do you well

don't be bias just cause you own one... :)

have you compared it with the 16?

[weka2000]

don't be bias just cause you own one... :)

have you compared it with the 16?

I have also used duncans 16-35mm as well :lol:

[Sweedishcarrot01]

I have also used duncans 16-35mm as well :lol:

so you didn't notice any difference then?

Duncan, why did you buy the 16 and not the 17?

[DiscoLizard]

Actually, that is a bloody good photo - apart from the hot spot on his forehead (and if he had more hair, that wouldn't be visible) :)

Tony - it doesn't matter which side of the camera you are on - it works well either way.

Thanks :)

And I agree - Tony, you make a more than adequate model, theres a few other good ones here.

John - re: the head space - I was going to crop it, but it seemed more natural to give him a bit above to "sit up" into... But that's why I'm an amateur! I'll try the tighter crop and see if it's a better look.

[joeseph]

so you didn't notice any difference then?

Duncan, why did you buy the 16 and not the 17?
this sort of thing...
http://joebloggs.servebeer.com/potn/img_9815-800.jpg

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=205902

Something I took on Friday during my bush walk..... No excuses Tony. :p

[FlyingPete]

Hey guys.

I have a bit of spare time at work these days, and I'd like to go in and have a go at photographing our beautiful theatre, the Civic.

I'm sure some of you have been in there and know what its like. Its quite dark so long exposures on a tripod are the order of the day, but I have the advantage of being able to climb into some interesting places to take pics from.

I'd like to shoot with a 17-40 or 16-35 to do it better justice than my kit lense, so if anyone has either of those plus a nifty fifty they'd like to loan me for a couple days, that'd be awesome. I might just be able to sneak you in for a little behind-the-scenes look if your interested.

I have a 50/1.8 not sure if it is wide enough for that use though?

[Wazza]

When are you doing that Matt?

[weka2000]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=205902

Something I took on Friday during my bush walk..... No excuses Tony. :p

So all you got on your outing was a little Tit :lol:

[Wazza]

Yeah and some waterfalls, and good exercise. :)

What is your schedule for this Saturday evening?
Are you looking after the kids?
Do you have 3 hours or so spare in the evening...

And want to earn some $$$.

[dgcorner]

Thanks :)

And I agree - Tony, you make a more than adequate model, theres a few other good ones here.

John - re: the head space - I was going to crop it, but it seemed more natural to give him a bit above to "sit up" into... But that's why I'm an amateur! I'll try the tighter crop and see if it's a better look.

Dave, Makes sense. I also was asking because I wanted some clarification. Tony tends to leave some head-space too... and I've seen a few people on the forum crop tightly so I am confused as to what is the right approach. I need to get to the library and find a book!!!;)

[weka2000]

Yeah and some waterfalls, and good exercise. :)

What is your schedule for this Saturday evening?
Are you looking after the kids?
Do you have 3 hours or so spare in the evening...

And want to earn some $$$.

Sandra's on nights so I have the kids

Where are the waterfall photos ?

[Wazza]

Didn't get anything good.. The big waterfall was soo big, but lack of colour. Just muddy brown

[MHP]

Dave, Makes sense. I also was asking because I wanted some clarification. Tony tends to leave some head-space too... and I've seen a few people on the forum crop tightly so I am confused as to what is the right approach. I need to get to the library and find a book!!!;)


Put the eyes at 2/3 of the way up the image. you all know the 3rds rule?. head space depends on the image taken what it is for etc, but that image of Tony looks about right for a basic portrait, if he lfted his head and was looking at the camera his eyes would be at approximately 2/3 of the way up the image.

So i think it's good.

[FlyingPete]

Put the eyes at 2/3 of the way up the image. you all know the 3rds rule?. head space depends on the image taken what it is for etc, but that image of Tony looks about right for a basic portrait, if he lfted his head and was looking at the camera his eyes would be at approximately 2/3 of the way up the image.

So i think it's good.

That is an excellent way of remembering how to crop portraits!

[dgcorner]

Put the eyes at 2/3 of the way up the image. you all know the 3rds rule?. head space depends on the image taken what it is for etc, but that image of Tony looks about right for a basic portrait, if he lfted his head and was looking at the camera his eyes would be at approximately 2/3 of the way up the image.

So i think it's good.

Thanks

[weka2000]

My Sigma 24-70 just sold for $700 :lol: I think I need to buy a new lens to celebrate

[DiscoLizard]

Congrats Tony :)

What's next on the list?

[Wazza]

Mmmm.. I was looking at that Sigma.. But that would be added to my list of lens I just don't use!!

I don't even think I'll be getting a 1D at this rate. Maybe a 40D.. :lol:

[DiscoLizard]

So was I... should have sold the kit lens to help pay for it. Ahh well, thems the breaks.

40D eh? Not the 370D? :lol:

[dgcorner]

My Sigma 24-70 just sold for $700 :lol: I think I need to buy a new lens to celebrate

$700 -- how did you manage that? That's the price of brand new

[Wazza]

The 350D is ridiculously small for my hands.

Anyway, a lot can change in a year. I've spent thousands and thousands this year alone.

[DiscoLizard]

Yeah, it starts to get a bit uncomfortable. At least it will be discrete for travel... except it's silver :( and when I put the 70-200 on, discrete goes out the window :(

[dgcorner]

. . . and when I put the 70-200 on, discrete goes out the window :(

:lol: I can sympathise... last Thursday at the Mathex competition people were gawking at Pete's 70-200 on my 20D. The lens hood alone would have people staring at you!:lol:

[FlyingPete]

:lol: I can sympathise... last Thursday at the Mathex competition people were gawking at Pete's 70-200 on my 20D. The lens hood alone would have people staring at you!:lol:

You are just lucky I have not got around to painting flames on the lens hood ;)

[MHP]

so anyone up for helping Wazza out and making a coupla hundy on sat night? all you need is a dslr and 580 or the likes. contact Wazza :-)

If you think maybe and don't mind a trip to the shore I will give you some pointers one night before, so you'll be sweet. A good little job for a starter.

Who's in?

[weka2000]

$700 -- how did you manage that? That's the price of brand new

Sigmas gone up. Check auckland camera prices. Oh I paid 759 in Jan for it :rolleyes:
Umm what do I want to buy today 70-200 F2.8 :lol:

[Moppie]

so anyone up for helping Wazza out and making a coupla hundy on sat night? all you need is a dslr and 580 or the likes. contact Wazza :-)



Id be keen, Iv even got a 550ex, Im just missing the camera to put it on :D

Im surprised Matt has jumped on it? All those young teenage girls all dressed up for the night ;)

[NordieBoy]

I like fast focusing lenses :D
My modified quick release mono-pod worked well and the lens even worked well with the 2xTC and manual focus.

That tripod mounting ring makes mono-pod use almost pleasurable :D

Comparing the Sigma 70-300 APO and Canon 70-200 f4 I would say that for what I do the IQ difference 70-200mm is negligible but the Sigma needs more time to get there.
Unfortunately 100kph at 6m away doesn't allow for more time.

I like it.

I need a 1.4xTC now as 100-280mm would open up more shooting angles at this kart track but a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 with 2xTC would be even better.

Thanks Tony :D

[weka2000]

I like fast focusing lenses :D
My modified quick release mono-pod worked well and the lens even worked well with the 2xTC and manual focus.

That tripod mounting ring makes mono-pod use almost pleasurable :D

Comparing the Sigma 70-300 APO and Canon 70-200 f4 I would say that for what I do the IQ difference 70-200mm is negligible but the Sigma needs more time to get there.
Unfortunately 100kph at 6m away doesn't allow for more time.

I like it.

I need a 1.4xTC now as 100-280mm would open up more shooting angles at this kart track but a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 with 2xTC would be even better.

Thanks Tony :D

Your welcome glad it went to a good home. Just shipped off my Sigma 24-70.
to Wellington and now itching to buy something but what ???
So many options.

[NordieBoy]

Sigma 70-200 f2.8 :D

[momentz]

Your welcome glad it went to a good home. Just shipped off my Sigma 24-70.
to Wellington and now itching to buy something but what
So many options.

Could have tried our 70-200 2.8 on Sunday if you were interested... Actually would like to see what the IQ is like with Tony's 2x attached :)

[weka2000]

Sigma 70-200 f2.8 :D

If I had a 20D maybe :rolleyes:

I want something really expensive so people will stop offering to buy my stuff

I also need a bag to carry it all around. Wazza whats yours called. It will need to take 2 Bodys heaps of primes, flash units. Big tele lens (120-300) 70-200 F2.8

[Wazza]

My bag won't be big enough. Only just fits my 120-300.. Says it can fit a 400 2.8
It's a Lowepro Photo Trekker Classic

[OiPaz]

What is your schedule for this Saturday evening?
Are you looking after the kids?
Do you have 3 hours or so spare in the evening...

And want to earn some $$$.
It seems interesting. I have lots of spare time (basically I am unemployed), but I am not sure whether I am good enough for what I think you are going to do. BTW, exactly what is it about?

[MattL]

I have a 50/1.8 not sure if it is wide enough for that use though?

I want the 50mm for some closeups of some things, such as the panthers and plaster detail etc. Im not sure how wide I will need to go, might need 10-20/22 or something to fit it all in. Ill take my 18-55 tomorrow and see how it looks through that.

[MattL]

When are you doing that Matt?

I was thinking of doing it between 4-6pm wednesday 23rd, or if that doesnt suit, then between 4-6pm on saturday 26th.

Wednesday 23rd is the boobs on bikes day, at lunchtime. If your in town for that perhaps we could go in before lunchtime, say 11am? then headoutside for the boobs?

[Wazza]

DiscoLizard has already PM'd me a few minutes back.

It's about this Saturday, shooting a university ball.. For 2-3 hours. I'm trying to get the exact details of whats needed. I'm sure with someones talent, and a flashgun and some batteries, that's all you need.

I'll see if Disco is up to the task.. Work time.

[weka2000]

My bag won't be big enough. Only just fits my 120-300.. Says it can fit a 400 2.8
It's a Lowepro Photo Trekker Classic

Time to go shopping on the web for a bigger bag. Ummmm 400 2.8 Auckland camera have 1 at the moment. The old model. Great bird lens.

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=205981

Mud + Bike's Don't match....

Cya

[MattL]

What time is this thing on saturday Wazza? how much money are we talking? I missed the original post...

[weka2000]

I was thinking of doing it between 4-6pm wednesday 23rd, or if that doesnt suit, then between 4-6pm on saturday 26th.

Wednesday 23rd is the boobs on bikes day, at lunchtime. If your in town for that perhaps we could go in before lunchtime, say 11am? then headoutside for the boobs?

Could be a titalating experence. The bigma may be a bit of overkill :shock:
Knowing my luck I would end up been captured on the 6pm news

[DiscoLizard]

I am not sure whether I am good enough for what I think you are going to do. BTW, exactly what is it about?

My thoughts are the same as yours OiPaz... Was thinking someone might be interested in being in charge, and I could possibly play tag along...

[weka2000]

Well things run in 3s so to complete my week the bigma is up for sale. I will give the group first option, and as the prices of Sigma have gone up I intend only to loose a little bit.

By selling my bigma may help me get off my A$$ and spend some serious money on tele photo :lol:
The only contender is the Sigma 120-300 and 1.4 TC

EDIT...Looks like Sandra will be getting a new car soon :)

[dgcorner]

Well things run in 3s so to complete my week the bigma is up for sale. I will give the group first option, and as the prices of Sigma have gone up I intend only to loose a little bit.

By selling my bigma may help me get off my A$$ and spend some serious money on tele photo :lol:
The only contender is the Sigma 120-300 and 1.4 TC

EDIT...Looks like Sandra will be getting a new car soon :)

Good luck Tony! Buying lenses is an experience in itself. Have fun!

[weka2000]

Well seems that there is no Sigma 120-300 in NZ or Ausy and Glam dosnt know when there will be :cry:

So do we look at Canon 70-200 F2.8 and a Canon 300mm F4 or 400mm F5.6 prime and Canon 1.4 TC
Sigma prices well up Sigma 120-300 $3473.50 + GST. The Sigma 120-300 is VERY heavy so for moving birds may be a bit of a mission
where a 300 / 400 prime maybe better option.

[dgcorner]

Listed my old 80-200 f/4.5-5.6 II to get ready for the other lenses I'm buying. After using Pete's 70-200 there's no going back to this slow, sub-par lens.

EDIT: I'm also thinking of listing my 28-105... but not until I get hold of my IRD refund!

[Wazza]

How about finding a Sigma 500mm F4.5?

[joeseph]

Listed my old 80-200 f/4.5-5.6 II to get ready for the other lenses I'm buying. After using Pete's 70-200 there's no going back to this slow, sub-par lens.

EDIT: I'm also thinking of listing my 28-105... but not until I get hold of my IRD refund!
Any particular reason you didn't post a photo of it?

[weka2000]

How about finding a Sigma 500mm F4.5?

I buy you borrow :rolleyes:

[scotttnz]

I also need a bag to carry it all around.

I was thinking of getting the Crumpler Karachi Outpost. It is huge (probably bigger than I will ever need, but that is the idea, never buy another bag again)

http://www.crumpler.com.au/Cart/index.php?catId=22

AC's price is $255 which is very cheap compared to Camera & Camera queen street @ $369 (Yes 44% more!!!)

Everytime I go into C&C I am amazed at their prices. It is a wonder that they sell anything!

[iKirst]

How about finding a Sigma 500mm F4.5?I buy you borrow :rolleyes: I borrow ;)

[rabsoft]

I was thinking of getting the Crumpler Karachi Outpost. It is huge (probably bigger than I will ever need, but that is the idea, never buy another bag again)

http://www.crumpler.com.au/Cart/index.php?catId=22

AC's price is $255 which is very cheap compared to Camera & Camera queen street @ $369 (Yes 44% more!!!)

Everytime I go into C&C I am amazed at their prices. It is a wonder that they sell anything!

I spoke to someone on Sunday showing me there 350d that they had bought from Harvey Nomans they told me the great deal they got and the price they paid, I didn't have the heart to tell them they could have easily saved over $500 buy buying it somewhere else like AC :confused:

[scotttnz]

I spoke to someone on Sunday showing me there 350d that they had bought from Harvey Nomans they told me the great deal they got and the price they paid, I didn't have the heart to tell them they could have easily saved over $500 buy buying it somewhere else like AC :confused:

I hope you invited them to jpoin us none the less!

We really should get some cards made up to give out to people.

[weka2000]

What did you do after work today?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1878863#post1878863

[weka2000]

I was thinking of getting the Crumpler Karachi Outpost. It is huge (probably bigger than I will ever need, but that is the idea, never buy another bag again)

http://www.crumpler.com.au/Cart/index.php?catId=22

AC's price is $255 which is very cheap compared to Camera & Camera queen street @ $369 (Yes 44% more!!!)

Everytime I go into C&C I am amazed at their prices. It is a wonder that they sell anything!

Where are the bags for the photograher who has to many tools :lol:

[tag141]

I have the Lowepro Mini Trekker AW. In it is the camera with 28-135 lens and hood.The 15-30, Bigma and the 2xTC plus various leads. Pocket at the front for paper type stuff. There are enough straps to start an S&M parlour. When worn correctly it's excellent. When slung over one shoulder it's bloody heavy. When the missus carries it, I wouldn't even realise I had it with me.;) Cost was very reasonable as well.

[FlyingPete]

I borrow ;)

What not iBorrow?

[weka2000]

How about this for a line up to replace the Bigma

Canon 70-200 F2.8 and Canon 300mm F2.8 with 1.4 and 2xTC

[Wazza]

IS or non IS? The 300mm is twice the price of a Sigma 120-300..

$7-8K

At that price, I'd grab a Sigmonster

[scotttnz]

What not iBorrow?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[iKirst]

What not iBorrow? iLike your thinking. Not certain Mr Weka does though ;)

[weka2000]

IS or non IS? The 300mm is twice the price of a Sigma 120-300..

$7-8K

At that price, I'd grab a Sigmonster

Its second hand IS model $4500
So 300mm F2.8 420mm F4 (1.4TC) 600mm F5.6 (2xTC)
70-200mm F2.8 98-280mm F4 (1.4TC) 140-400 F5.6 (2xTC)

Oh by the way this is my last big spend :( so it needs to be a good one :)

[weka2000]

iLike your thinking. Not certain Mr Weka does though ;)

Wazza and I follow the same borrowing policy

"Cant replace it dont borrow it"

[iKirst]

Wazza and I follow the same borrowing policy

"Cant replace it dont borrow it"
Who said I can't? :razz:

You have lent me the Bigma before - hugely appreciative of that. It was fun to compare that and Simons 70-200. Although, to untrained me, I thought they were both equally great with my skill level :D

[weka2000]

Who said I can't? :razz:

You have lent me the Bigma before - hugely appreciative of that. It was fun to compare that and Simons 70-200. Although, to untrained me, I thought they were both equally great with my skill level :D

So where is your offer for it? Be great for you :rolleyes:

[iKirst]

So where is your offer for it? Be great for you :rolleyes:
I know - it would be good to add to my tiny lens collection of 2, but I can't justify spending the cash at the moment. I have a pacific island wedding to save for

[weka2000]

I know - it would be good to add to my tiny lens collection of 2, but I can't justify spending the cash at the moment. I have a pacific island wedding to save for

So you guys have set the date?

[dgcorner]

Any particular reason you didn't post a photo of it?

Spur of the moment decision. Will take a pic tomorrow.

[IainB]

Listed my old 80-200 f/4.5-5.6 II to get ready for the other lenses I'm buying. After using Pete's 70-200 there's no going back to this slow, sub-par lens.

EDIT: I'm also thinking of listing my 28-105... but not until I get hold of my IRD refund!

Just how long have you been waiting, and have you asked them? I find IRD to be pretty quick with returning money, as they otherwise may need to pay you interest!

[scotttnz]

John, do you still want to borrow my 10-20 & 70-200?

[IainB]

Thanks for the use of the 10-20 on Sunday Scott. It's a lovely lens that I'm seriously considering.

[Wazza]

Yes January 1st 2007 is the big Fijian wedding.. Will be low key, but the romance as strong as ever.

[scotttnz]

Yes January 1st 2007 is the big Fijian wedding.. Will be low key, but the romance as strong as ever.

I'm sorry, I'm confused. Are you and Kirst getting married in Fiji in January 2007? or is it somebody elses wedding you are going too in Fji?

If it is you 2, congratlations to you both!

[weka2000]

I'm sorry, I'm confused. Are you and Kirst getting married in Fiji in January 2007? or is it somebody elses wedding you are going too in Fji?

If it is you 2, congratlations to you both!

They are :D

[joeseph]

you have brown arms Tony... :-)