GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[dgcorner]

Sorry to go OT here, but it is general ramblings thread.

I just returned home from my Mums. My dog was run over and killed tonight.. I dont know what else to say. She looked just like she was sleeping, but wouldnt wake up.

Please. if you have pets / children, keep them locked inside, and never, ever let them out.

Matt, so sorry for your loss... how the heck did it happen?

I hate that feeling... I've had 3 who died and things were never the same... but it hasn't stopped me from wanting to get a puppy for my 2 boys... maybe when they're a little bit older...

[IainB]

That's bad news Matt. My sympathy to you.
Take care.

[tim]

That sucks Matt, my sympathy to you.

[joeseph]

Sorry to hear that Matt, & there's no such thing as OT in the rambling thread...

[weka2000]

Sorry to hear Matt. May it all remind us that life is to short, to short to live in fear, to short not to love, to short not to offer your hand in frendship.

[NordieBoy]

Bugger :(

[iKirst]

Matt, I am really sorry to hear.
Deepest sympathies to you and your family

[tim]

Hey, who's got my calibration device, and who still wants it? I know Ian wants it, i'd like to get it back before too long, but after everyone's done with it.

[FlyingPete]

Hey, who's got my calibration device, and who still wants it? I know Ian wants it, i'd like to get it back before too long, but after everyone's done with it.

I have it now, I was going to be giving it to Moppie, but he is not quite ready, so Scott is picking it up today/tomorrow.

BTW, where did you get it?

[FlyingPete]

Hey Matt, not good news, that happened to me as a kid with a cat.

[Moppie]

I might be able to put it to use this weekend, once scott is done with it.

Then we can work out the best way to send it back.

[tim]

I have it now, I was going to be giving it to Moppie, but he is not quite ready, so Scott is picking it up today/tomorrow.

BTW, where did you get it?

I got it from B&H in New York.

I might be able to put it to use this weekend, once scott is done with it.

Then we can work out the best way to send it back.

I think Ian wants it first. The way to send it back is well packaged, by courier so it's insured! I think it's worth US$250.

[weka2000]

Hey, who's got my calibration device, and who still wants it? I know Ian wants it, i'd like to get it back before too long, but after everyone's done with it.

I wouldnt mind doing mine

[weka2000]

Its started......... first you look on the web and go thats nice, then you go to Harvey Norman and hold one in your hand and see the size of the LCD....... Then you plan to go back with your 20D and put your glass on with your CF card and take a few snaps......... Then you drive home and realise that you need to pay off the 20D before you can get the 5D :lol:

[tim]

Sure - I don't mind who uses it, i'd like to get it back within a couple of weeks is all :)

[joeseph]

I'll be driving down to Wn at easter, is that too far off?

[dgcorner]

Its started......... first you look on the web and go thats nice, then you go to Harvey Norman and hold one in your hand and see the size of the LCD....... Then you plan to go back with your 20D and put your glass on with your CF card and take a few snaps......... Then you drive home and realise that you need to pay off the 20D before you can get the 5D :lol:

There's a quick way to solve this... and since Canon launch something every 6-12 months... pay the whole thing off in 6 months ;) Yes, this is the headache we all have to live with when new product turnaround is far quicker than how long we have to pay for stuff... :( By the time I get to free up more cash there will be 20megapixel SLRs out there at the price I got the 20D for... bugger!!!

[dgcorner]

I'll be driving down to Wn at easter, is that too far off?

Wn? Is that Wellington?

[Moppie]

Sorry, Tony, I thought you had already had a play with it.

If Tim can wait till Easter then I think Duncan would be the safest courier we have :)
Other wise we run a daily internal courier between Auck and Welly, then get someone in welly to put it on a local NZC courier. Tim could try picking it up, but I doubt he has enough clearance to get in :)

[tim]

I'll be driving down to Wn at easter, is that too far off?

Sooner than that would be better - ideally by the middle of this month if everyone can use it by then.

[weka2000]

Send it I dont need it that badly. I am hopefully getting a new Toshiba P100 laptop by end of month so the old A10 goes back.

[weka2000]

There's a quick way to solve this... and since Canon launch something every 6-12 months... pay the whole thing off in 6 months ;) Yes, this is the headache we all have to live with when new product turnaround is far quicker than how long we have to pay for stuff... :( By the time I get to free up more cash there will be 20megapixel SLRs out there at the price I got the 20D for... bugger!!!

It wont be got untill 2007. Now that wife is full time and Im full time the wages have gone up a LOT. I have made her 2 promises. A) car B) do up house so as I am a man of my word she will get A/B and yes they will have a 5D replacement. I can wait after all good thing come to those that wait :lol: ah iKirst

[Wazza]

So sorry Matt...
:(

[iKirst]

I can wait after all good thing come to those that wait :lol: ah iKirst
They do indeed, but I'm curious why I'm mentioned :lol:

[scotttnz]

Now there is an interesting development:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/auction-49404108.htm

Parallel Imported are now selling on trademe....

[Wazza]

Interesting.

I like the 30 day warranty, unless specified.

And I can see they're not an officially affiliated store with trademe. Just a simple membership.

[weka2000]

They do indeed, but I'm curious why I'm mentioned :lol:

To be honest Im not sure. It just poped into my head.

[iKirst]

To be honest Im not sure. It just poped into my head.
Hah - ok - but I still agree on the good things v time comment :)

[MattL]

Guys, Thanks for all the Kind words.

I figure the best solution for greif is to busy myself with things to do; so here are some new photos :
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1242323#post1242323

[MattL]

Interesting.

I like the 30 day warranty, unless specified.

And I can see they're not an officially affiliated store with trademe. Just a simple membership.

The cost of creating a trademe store, is huge. A friend of mine equired a while back, and for the setup cost, he could have bought himself a new car!

[NordieBoy]

Send it I dont need it that badly. I am hopefully getting a new Toshiba P100 laptop by end of month so the old A10 goes back.
Anyone else see "new Toshiba P100" and think "man that must be OLD stock".

;)

[scotttnz]

I have finished with the monitor calibration thingy......who's having it next?

Thanks heaps to Tim for leaving it to us Aucklanders! (You may even get it back one day.......)

[tim]

:p

[Moppie]

I'll go next if thats ok, then we can send into the depths of Mangare.......

Im going to be pulling my car apart starting on Friday night so I can replace the clutch (GKPE shoot Moppies bruised nuckles?) I should have it going again sunday evening if your going to be around I can collect it then?

[dgcorner]

Interesting.

I like the 30 day warranty, unless specified.

And I can see they're not an officially affiliated store with trademe. Just a simple membership.

THe problem still is that they offer store warranties, and not the manufacturer ones... so if something goes wrong off they send it to where they bought it from... and as you've experienced, it can take a loooooong time for anything to happen.

[MattL]

Hey Aucklanders

For those living within drive of Botany downs, Hanafins camera shop has a special going untill the end of July (I think) 6x8 prints, while you wait, for $3!

8x12, 8x10 prints, while you wait, for $3!

That is not a typo. Make sure you tell them I sent you :-)

[Moppie]

Digimax will do them for me for $2.95, and I don't have to wait, or mess around with Hanafins silly Kodak printer booth, which dosn't even have a calibrated screen on it :)

$3 8x12s could be a good deal though.

[FlyingPete]

...which dosn't even have a calibrated screen on it :)

Take Tims calibration thingy along :D

[dgcorner]

Hey Aucklanders

For those living within drive of Botany downs, Hanafins camera shop has a special going untill the end of July (I think) 6x8 prints, while you wait, for $3!

8x12, 8x10 prints, while you wait, for $3!

That is not a typo. Make sure you tell them I sent you :-)

Those are good prices. One just has to make sure that the pictures being printed don't need tweaking.

So far, I'm happy with printing A4 sized ones on my Pixma -- and that sunset shot from the Gen-I rooftop looks great and is now on the wall. I just wish framing didn't cost so much here...

[tim]

Those are good prices. One just has to make sure that the pictures being printed don't need tweaking.

So far, I'm happy with printing A4 sized ones on my Pixma -- and that sunset shot from the Gen-I rooftop looks great and is now on the wall. I just wish framing didn't cost so much here...

Learn to do it yourself! I prefer block mounting myself, which is cheaper than framing. Also try briscoes and the warehouse, sometimes they have ok frames quite cheap :)

[dgcorner]

Learn to do it yourself! I prefer block mounting myself, which is cheaper than framing. Also try briscoes and the warehouse, sometimes they have ok frames quite cheap :)

Thanks Tim! I've been actually entertaining the thought... and have in fact borrowed a couple of books from the library.

[Moppie]

Hmmm, Johns GKPE printing and Framing services?
You can out sourse Pano prints to Matt.

[forsaken]

I have found factory frames to be good value for frames and matts. Have had a few large shots framed through them.

[tim]

I have found factory frames to be good value for frames and matts. Have had a few large shots framed through them.

Auckland only :(

http://www.factoryframes.co.nz/

[joeseph]

I have found factory frames to be good value for frames and matts. Have had a few large shots framed through them.
I'll second that, I had a few 12x8's framed for christmas presents. Everyone seemed to like them (they may have binned the photo's milliseconds afterwards but the frames were nice!)

[dgcorner]

Hmmm, Johns GKPE printing and Framing services?
You can out sourse Pano prints to Matt.

At cost to GKPE members too! Hmmm, now to stop dreaming and figure out how to make frames and where to get framing supplies...;)

[weka2000]

Frames yes I going to get some photos printed this weekend A3 photos of Sandra

[dgcorner]

I have found factory frames to be good value for frames and matts. Have had a few large shots framed through them.

Oh good -- they're just around the corner in East Tamaki! I must go and visit to see whether I can get some ideas... and whether it will be cheaper to buy from them (considering they are Auckland's and NZ's largest framer) or make them on my own.

Tim, thanks for the link!

[dgcorner]

Frames yes I going to get some photos printed this weekend A3 photos of Sandra

She finally allowed you to take photos of her?!?! Good on ya!

[weka2000]

She finally allowed you to take photos of her?!?! Good on ya!

Well we have new arrangements, so call it "prohbation time"

[MattL]

I can add another vote for factory frames, They've framed a couple 20x30s of my prints for customers, and they looked amazing! I didnt want give them to the clients.

[forsaken]

even their specials are good. last a3 pic I framed only cost $30 including matting

[dgcorner]

These guys have an opening for someone in sales... hmmmm, I wonder what their employee discounts are like... ;-)

[weka2000]

Ah what a day :) ..... I did it. Finaly printed my first A3 20D photo and framed. All I can say is FANTASTIC.

Hopefully Sandra will let me keep it in the open to show all who come into our house.

Mind you did just prove that I dont need a 5D. Oh well new glass then. Found a $3k leather black lounge suit that Sandra wanted. Um about the same price as a canon 70-200 F2.8 non IS

[scotttnz]

Found a $3k leather black lounge suit that Sandra wanted. Um about the same price as a canon 70-200 F2.8 non IS

You could just about get the IS for that......or the sigma 70-200 and 150 Macro.....

[Wazza]

In other news, Wazza has just spent $250 on a new Manfrotto Ball head, and a 681B monopod..

Kirst also shouted a friends of the Zoo pass, which will make great use for the camera gear... Silly me, went from Glenfield to Auckland Camera to try monopods etc with the big lens, and forgot to bring it. :o

Ended up buying the nice ones anyway, and went around the zoo for a quick stroll.. The friends of the zoo pass is $100 for a couple, and means we can visit 365 days a year, for nothing extra. So instead of a stroll down the beach with my fine lady, it will be along to the zoo with cameras in tow.. Cheetah's arrive in June/July also. :)

Thanks babe, for the pass. ;)

[weka2000]

News flash I was allowed to post the photo I got printed today

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1249630#post1249630

[weka2000]

You could just about get the IS for that......or the sigma 70-200 and 150 Macro.....

I could but its is my wifes year for the things she wants.

[MattL]

Tony Well done.

BTW, When do you want to pick up your print?

[weka2000]

Sandras on nights at the moment. I was thinking of a little mini out your guys way again. Marina etc this comming week. Moons out again :)

PS Ive got the frame for it.

[dgcorner]

I was thinking of a little mini out your guys way again. Marina etc this comming week. Moons out again :)

PS Ive got the frame for it.

Saw your thread on Sandra -- well done!!!

The marina shoot should be good. Let me know when and I'll join you.

I was at Campbells Beach -- man was it blowing! Not much photo opportunities that way:confused: but a good day to spend with friends.

[forsaken]

the weather isn't leading to the best photographs this weekend. Must just have to annoy the cats buy taking picture after picture after picture :)

[weka2000]

Said no to the 5D got the leather black lounge suite instead :) It will work in well with my low light "portrait" photography :lol:

[forsaken]

lol you sly old dog you :)

[joeseph]

Saw this today, & thought - gee, glad I'm not doing the valves on that one!

61186

and to make matters worse, there'd be TWO of them! having said that - It'd make the Torana go quicker...

[weka2000]

Its been a good weekend. No photography though. Its not every weekend where you turn down a 5D :lol: .

My gut tells me to wait untill early next year. Scott your 70-200 at Auckland camera is $1700 they didnt have the 150 Macro but I expect to be close.

Life is very very busy now Sandras fulltime Ive had the kids the last 4 days while she has worked nights.

I am looking foward to the day off after this rain when ever it decide to be kind to me. I imagine there would be very small trickles now, not much good for waterfalls.

Did anyone get any photography done?

[joeseph]

Did anyone get any photography done?
yup :-)
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=144280

[scotttnz]

Scott your 70-200 at Auckland camera is $1700 they didnt have the 150 Macro but I expect to be close.

Yeah, I got them to value my stuff for insurance a few weeks back. I was pretty happy that they valued the 70-200 for $1000 more than i paid!

[Moppie]

Thats a big chunk of iron Duncan, whats it out of?

[weka2000]

If there is 2 seems like v12 Jag E Type?

[forsaken]

considering he was out ardmore way I would say more aviation than automotive.

but thats as far as my sleuthing goes

[Moppie]

Well there a car in the background.

V12s that I know of in NZ that have 4 valves per cylinder means its most likely a BMW, Mercedes, Ferrari or Lamborghini.
Given the numbers of each of those in the country then Ferrari seems quite likely.

As far as I know all the Jag V12s were only 2v per cylinder.

[joeseph]

Thats a big chunk of iron Duncan, whats it out of?

I'll give you a clue...
http://joebloggs.servebeer.com/sound.wav

;)

[Moppie]

LOL!
Merlin?

And I thought its size relative to the car was perspective!

[joeseph]

Need more?

61200

[forsaken]

wow I was right :)


first time for everything I guess

[joeseph]

here's the "perspective" one...

61201

Them "pots" are about 150mm diameter.

[Wazza]

After visiting the zoo yesterday, and buying a new monopod and ballhead from Auckland Camera, and being totally silly by forgetting the 120-300 at home! Decided to go back to the zoo for a quick walk around this evening with Kirst.

Nice lens :)

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


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


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


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

[tim]

Damn those are sharp wazza!

[IainB]

I'll go next if thats ok, then we can send into the depths of Mangare.......

Im going to be pulling my car apart starting on Friday night so I can replace the clutch (GKPE shoot Moppies bruised nuckles?) I should have it going again sunday evening if your going to be around I can collect it then?

Can I get it next from you Moppie? I'm o'seas from 10th to 15th March, so it would need to be, say, by Wednesday this week if I'm to use it and pass it on.
Can you let me know by PM?

[weka2000]

As I was going off to sleep I thought Duncan was at an airport how can it be a Jag to tired to get up and correct:rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Damn those are sharp wazza!

My bigma cant compete with that.
Scott Im kicking myself for letting that 70-200 go at $650 on trademe last week :cry:

[iKirst]

Ozzy isn't a zoo animal :p

[Wazza]

I thought your place is the zoo house.

[iKirst]

I thought your place is the zoo house. Depends on the company I keep ;) :lol:

Still, I think that Flamingo shot is amazing.


I got some pics of the same wee Red Panda, as Warren, and managed to upload a few before shooting into work. I wont post on POTN 'cause I don't wanna show Wazza up (Oh, I so lie)
Just click the thumbs for small res, then click again for max res (Or don't click at all and forget I even posted here! ;) )
Even the crappy Canon 90-300 did ok :)
Completely unedited and uncropped :)

http://www.ikirst.com/gallery/redpanda

[dgcorner]

Duncan... That looks like a P51 Mustang! Wow!

[dgcorner]

Nice shots Warren & Kirst!

[scotttnz]

Scott Im kicking myself for letting that 70-200 go at $650 on trademe last week

$650 is a steel for that lens if it was in good nick. I am very happy wih mine for $700. Still half the price af a new parallel imported one. You want to borrow it some time? Or don't you need any more temptation?

The new model Sigma just anounced looks great! 70-200 f2.8 Macro! Focuses as close as around 50cms I think instead of the 1.8 metres of the current one. And has the big tripod mount tlike the bigmas.

The 70-200 plus the 1.4TC I got at auckland camera second hand take care of the long end for me. Still on my wish list is a better walk around to replace the kit lens, and a WA.

[weka2000]

The 24-70 is great for walk around. it would go well with the 70-200.

Dont seem to have a use for 70-200 bigma covers all that. The 150macro will be the next buy

[dgcorner]

The 150macro will be the next buy

Great, I'll have 1st hand feedback!!! Then again, by the time I'm able to buy another lens there may be newer generations out there:(

[NordieBoy]

Then again, by the time I'm able to buy another lens there may be newer generations out there:(
Of lenses or people?

[dgcorner]

Of lenses or people?

Both:lol: :lol:

[dgcorner]

Looking at Warren's images...

Does anyone have any idea why flamingoes stand on one leg while resting? :-?

[tim]

Same reason as ducks I guess - I once pushed a duck over to check that people weren't pulling my leg that they sleep on one foot...

[dgcorner]

Same reason as ducks I guess - I once pushed a duck over to check that people weren't pulling my leg that they sleep on one foot...

Odd though that there are just a number of species that do it... Peter/Pet-kal might know the answer with all his duck photos!

[dgcorner]

Matt, you might be able to help this guy out: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=144644

[iKirst]

Nice shots Warren & Kirst!

Thank you, so what does everyone else think of my little lens?

Warren was saying yesterday, his lens is 10 times more expensive, but less than twice as sharp..
:lol:

[forsaken]

your little lens doesn't take to bad a photo there miss kirst

[Wazza]

It's a crappy lens! But an awesome photographer brings the level up one. :D

[scotttnz]

The 24-70 is great for walk around. it would go well with the 70-200.

Dont seem to have a use for 70-200 bigma covers all that. The 150macro will be the next buy

I think I would find the 24 end too wide, and I spend a lot of time in the 18-35 range so would probably find swapping between the 24-70 and 10-20 a pain! Saw the new Sigma 17-70 f2.8-4.5 in Photo Warehouse today. They are asking $750, so auckland camera will probably have it soon for $650-700. It is not an EX lens and not constant aperture, but fstopjojo's earler review looked promising. EFS 17-55 f2.8 IS would be nice but is likely to be close to $2K here.

Then again, by the time I'm able to buy another lens there may be newer generations out there

Me too.....the only way I will be buying more lenses this year is if I sell my macro (Which I may do) or get a really good bonus (which might happen too). either way the EFS 17-55 f2.8 IS is likely to be out of reach.

Warren was saying yesterday, his lens is 10 times more expensive, but less than twice as sharp..

I bet is is at least 10 times as heavy too....

[scotttnz]

I bet is is at least 10 times as heavy too....

Speaking of heavy....I want one of these:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=945103&postcount=52

[dgcorner]

Warren was saying yesterday, his lens is 10 times more expensive, but less than twice as sharp..
:lol:

User error? Warren probably needs to work out more so the lens doesn't shake whilst on the monopod :lol:

[dgcorner]

Speaking of heavy....I want one of these:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=945103&postcount=52

I want one too!!! Wow, I wonder how much I have to make in a year to have enough left over to afford one of those... :confused:

[NordieBoy]

I want one too!!! Wow, I wonder how much I have to make in a year to have enough left over to afford one of those... :confused:
They almost got that right. ;)

[MattL]

Matt, you might be able to help this guy out: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=144644

Thanks John, Im sure there are lots of threads I should be posting on, but I just dont have the time to check.

Make sure to PM me if there is something I should be reading!

[IainB]

I'm getting Tim's monitor calibration unit from Moppie Tuesday. Who is next? I'm o'seas from Friday morning until 15th so would like to hand it over before I leave.
Wazza, those are some 'very acceptable' zoo shots. They must be right up there if Tim remarks about sharpness.. I must have a proper read of this thread - I've been somewhat preoccupied lately.

[forsaken]

damn wazza those zoo shoots are crystal clear. Good to see your making good use of your lens and new monopod.


love the shot of the ozz mister

[Wazza]

Thanks for the comments on the pics I shared... There's many more.. Just so little time in a day to post pics. Especially as last night I was finishing off 1100 wedding pics for the 2nd wedding I shot with kirst

[iKirst]

love the shot of the ozz mister
She does too :)

[dgcorner]

Wazza, do we ever get to see a post of the weddings you took? You've been (relatively) awfully quiet since you became a wedding photog... that is unless you've been logging on as Kirst! ;-)

[iKirst]

lol - he still posts under me at times.
I bet you'll see wedding pics tonight ;)

[dgcorner]

Does anyone know where I can buy a driver's side sun visor for my wife's 91 Subaru Legacy SW? I was trying to swing the visor to block the sun on my right when the d@mned thing broke! Suffice to say I drove home really pissed off because the sun kept shining into my eyes giving me a headache! :-(

[forsaken]

wouldn't it just be cheaper to buy a new car :)

[IainB]

I'm getting Tim's monitor calibration unit from Moppie Tuesday. Who is next? I'm o'seas from Friday morning until 15th so would like to hand it over before I leave.
Wazza, those are some 'very acceptable' zoo shots. They must be right up there if Tim remarks about sharpness.. I must have a proper read of this thread - I've been somewhat preoccupied lately.

Change of plans. Since no-one appears to want this unit when I have finished with it, I'll leave it in Moppie's care. I'm away from Friday until Wed next week and wouldn't want to tie up the unit for that period. If it's still available late next week I'm keen.

[scotttnz]

Does anyone know where I can buy a driver's side sun visor for my wife's 91 Subaru Legacy SW?

I just happen to have one of those, which I didn't have a chance to get rid of over the weekend because I was horribly sick. How does $1500 sound, and I throw in a slightly used Legacy GT Wagon.....

[MattL]

You lot seen this? What a joke!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Other/auction-49331449.htm

[MattL]

err, no offence if anyone here is sc9 who's put the bid on it :P

[tim]

lol, who's crazy enough to buy that even for $20! I'd rather have my op-tech!

[forsaken]

http://www.te.co.nz/loadAdvancedSearchAdDetail.do?searchString=canon&adId=42469&sortBy=&currentPage=1

is this you matt?

[Wazza]

USD?! That's insane. :p

[weka2000]

Im still having a chuckle at Mattls welcome to the new person "welcome, whats is your gear list"

Dont worry Mattl maybe it is that I see some of me in you at the same age.
Gee I love been 39 :)

[scotttnz]

You lot seen this? What a joke!

Speaking of trademe jokes, I see Kiwirob is still trying to sell his 70-200 f4 for a silly price. He has been tring for ages!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/auction-49946162.htm

Has anyone heard from him since the first GKPE?

[MattL]

Forsaken nope, thats not me - although the number is quite similar to mine! I wouldnt mind a 20d tho. I've bought my lotto ticket, so hopefully next week! :P


Tony, I laughed at that myself once I had posted it.

[MattL]

Hey have you guys seen this thread? : http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1261798

I swear thats our Civic theatre... anyone agree?

[iKirst]

Incredibly similar - but not quite!
Maybe the same construction company.. or, as with most things kiwi - we kinda stole something, changed it ever so slightly, and made it our own..

[Moppie]

Are you implying that we operate like the Japanese car industry?

I don't know what part of NZ your from kirst, but I think we're a pretty inventive lot.

[iKirst]

:lol:
Ok - was being generalistic. I should have stated that our menu's are what we've adopted and adapted.
Even Auckland is a city with a culture based around no apparent culture at all (think about it - bar the Jafa thing, and the Sky tower, who are we really?)

Incredibly inventive, I agree - just look at Mr Rutherford (don't tell him his hopes and dreams were abused though, by some folks :p)

[NordieBoy]

For an Orklander, culture is what happens outside of the traffic jams ;)

Oh and Lord R was from Nelson :p

[iKirst]

They're all going to burn me at the stake soon, NordieBoy :lol:

[weka2000]

The guy who is selling the Canon 20-35 F2.8 has been at it since before xmas I offered him $700 told me he would wait I see his price is down but still no sale.

I have the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 dont need it now :)

[dgcorner]

I get busy for the day and I'm 2-3 pages out!!! Geez, don't you guys work?!?! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[MattL]

Sure, I work! Today, I went and signed some contracts for another show coming next week, picked up my keys for the Aotea center, went to PCL to pickup another one of my huge pano's to send to Tauranga, put another image in for mounting, organised Tonys 8x12 of my Pigeon mountain shot, and a couple other 8x12's. I Gave somebody a lesson in how to use trademe (!). I picked up the proof run of my postcards, and had a chat to them about the cost of a first run. I went to the bank to sign some papers so they could give me some money to go skiing with :P

Amongst other things. Now Im cooking dinner!

[forsaken]

should I buy a sigma 70 - 200 f/2.8?

[Moppie]

Yes.

[IainB]

Sure, I work! Today, I went and signed some contracts for another show coming next week, picked up my keys for the Aotea center, went to PCL to pickup another one of my huge pano's to send to Tauranga, put another image in for mounting, organised Tonys 8x12 of my Pigeon mountain shot, and a couple other 8x12's. I Gave somebody a lesson in how to use trademe (!). I picked up the proof run of my postcards, and had a chat to them about the cost of a first run. I went to the bank to sign some papers so they could give me some money to go skiing with :P

Amongst other things. Now Im cooking dinner!

Aah...now that's what I call "work"! It certainly beats doing prep for painting a house. :cry:

[joeseph]

should I buy a sigma 70 - 200 f/2.8?
Does it have I.S.?

[MattL]

Aah...now that's what I call "work"! It certainly beats doing prep for painting a house. :cry:

Well, if its any help - I can be quite a handyman. If you need help sanding / whatever, my services can be had for $15/hour, and Im available anytime up untill next thursday the 16th.

PM me if interested.

[MattL]

Does it have I.S.?

And a red stripe?

[NordieBoy]

Depends what colour the house paint is...

[forsaken]

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3306&navigator=3

its soooooooo tempting, but not sure if it is what I need. Looking mainly for a lens to use for automotive stuff, mainly the drifting (which I am aiming to attend all the north island rounds)

[dgcorner]

Sure, I work! Today, I went and signed some contracts for another show coming next week, picked up my keys for the Aotea center, went to PCL to pickup another one of my huge pano's to send to Tauranga, put another image in for mounting, organised Tonys 8x12 of my Pigeon mountain shot, and a couple other 8x12's. I Gave somebody a lesson in how to use trademe (!). I picked up the proof run of my postcards, and had a chat to them about the cost of a first run. I went to the bank to sign some papers so they could give me some money to go skiing with :P

Amongst other things. Now Im cooking dinner!

Good on ya Matt! I've just finished cooking & dinner myself. It's sometimes funny how things are quiet then suddenly an explosion occurs ;-)

How to use TradeMe...? Oh boy, I can see it now... TradeMe user becomes bankrupt. Blames mate who taught him/her how to... :lol:

[Moppie]

Looking mainly for a lens to use for automotive stuff, mainly the drifting (which I am aiming to attend all the north island rounds)

Well, then you need a 10-22 :)

[dgcorner]

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3306&navigator=3

its soooooooo tempting, but not sure if it is what I need. Looking mainly for a lens to use for automotive stuff, mainly the drifting (which I am aiming to attend all the north island rounds)

Si, one way to find out -- Tony or Scott might just lend you the lens for a day... If you want to try the 24-70 EX DG let me know and we can arrange for it to get to you.:D

[dgcorner]

Well, then you need a 10-22 :)

Moppie, wots the latest on the coming work shoot? Let me know when you need the gear. I'm sure that you will need half a day to play around with the toys to get to know them.

Cheers!

[forsaken]

Si, one way to find out -- Tony or Scott might just lend you the lens for a day... If you want to try the 24-70 EX DG let me know and we can arrange for it to get to you.:D


thats a smart idea, would be keen to try out the 24 - 70 one day to as that is on my "list" :)

only 3 lenses on the list
- 12 -24 EX DG
- 24 - 70 f/2.8 EX DG
- 70 - 200 f/2.8 EX DG HSM (or non DG if theres not that much difference)

looks like I have been swayed to the darkside of SIGMA

[dgcorner]

I just happen to have one of those, which I didn't have a chance to get rid of over the weekend because I was horribly sick. How does $1500 sound, and I throw in a slightly used Legacy GT Wagon.....

:D :D :D

[Wazza]

Latest General rambling news.

I quit my job last night.

Got nowhere yet, but not looking.

Will leave in 4 weeks, and take 3-4 weeeks off from anything to have a great time with my lovely girlfriend for her birthday.... Then there's various trips, Daniel/aka rendezvous coming to Auckland 15-21st April, and V8 Supercars.. After that I'll go to work

[Wazza]

As for lens.

I've worked out I'll be getting $2500 from holiday pay after tax, plus 2 weddings, plus salary ... So depending how quick I get a job etc..

I would like:

30D
24-105L
100mm Macro.

Particularly a good lens with an all round capability... Which the 24-105 would be... Nice for cityscapes and walking around town. I was also considering the 70-200 Sigma like everyone else... But kinda crosses over with 70-300 and 120-300 I already have.. So 24-105 crosses more, and seems more suitable.

Drifting all the North Island stages is also something I would like to do..

[Moppie]

If you need a new job I need a new shredder.
$11 and hour, choice of 2 shifts, either 5am-1:30 or 1:30-10pm :)

[NordieBoy]

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3306&navigator=3

its soooooooo tempting, but not sure if it is what I need. Looking mainly for a lens to use for automotive stuff, mainly the drifting (which I am aiming to attend all the north island rounds)
That one and a 1.4 TC.

Hopefully I'll have a chance soon to try out the Siggy 70-300 APO on some motorsports.
I would have on the weekend at a fun trail ride (140 riders) but rode all day instead :D

Hmmm, reminds me that I'll have to get Nifty out and do some static shots of my bike...
After cleaning it :(