GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[weka2000]

...oh, and yeah make sure your shutter speed is above your lens mm. this is a must!

So at 500mm I need to have the shutter speed the same. I would then have to have my ISO at 400-600 to compensate for the loss of light

[MHP]

correct, you would need your shutter set to 500 or above, I have a 500 mm on my camera now and can get 500/ f5.6 100iso. if i was shooting at the beach I would expect that to be around the f6.3 - f8 mark. if I pushed it to 200iso then I get more, but i would never go over 200 iso simply because of noise, i hat it and just wont shoot if i have to use it, I'll put on a shorter lens and walk closer. The thing with long lenses is that you need light, lots of it, you never see a surf shot taken in dull light, because the images will look total crap. so they will only shoot on a perfect day. great if you live in Hawaii :-).

Never underestimate your legs, if you can't get it with your 500mm the use another lens and get closer.

Also if i shoot with a long lens but am shooting something within range of my flash then i will use it . like a portrait with 300mm

[weka2000]

correct, you would need your shutter set to 500 or above, I have a 500 mm on my camera now and can get 500/ f5.6 100iso. if i was shooting at the beach I would expect that to be around the f6.3 - f8 mark. if I pushed it to 200iso then I get more, but i would never go over 200 iso simply because of noise, i hat it and just wont shoot if i have to use it, I'll put on a shorter lens and walk closer. The thing with long lenses is that you need light, lots of it, you never see a surf shot taken in dull light, because the images will look total crap. so they will only shoot on a perfect day. great if you live in Hawaii :-).

Never underestimate your legs, if you can't get it with your 500mm the use another lens and get closer.

Also if i shoot with a long lens but am shooting something within range of my flash then i will use it . like a portrait with 300mm

Are you using TV mode rather than AV mode?

What 500mm lens do you have

[tim]

I like what ya done with them. Tim, I am a fan of the wide one. But I am sure that's only because I like movies in the orignal format :)

Odd shaped crops can be very effective, i've found.

MHP version is better dosnt look blown out.

Yeah when I do quick processing I usually forget to protect the highlights. Simple procedure to protect them when I remember.

[MHP]

i always use manual, the only time I use anything else is when using long lenses with moving objects or from moving objects, in which case it depends what it is, If I need speed I'll set av to the f5.0, so that i can get as much speed as i can, although like i said, i would usually use manual so i have control over whats happening. If I was to shoot a surfer, i would need the surfer to be at correct exposure all the time, no matter what the background changes to. If I'm shooting a property on the coast from a chopper or something then I'll use the av, because it is the whole image I want to be correct and the settings can change so fast from shooting grass and bush to ocean and sky

[MHP]

oh, 170-500mm APO sigma 5-6.3

[NordieBoy]

Fran, had a 5 minute play with your pic. If it is alright with you I'll post.
No problem.
I havn't played with it myself as I took 378 photos and have got that down to 150 good ones.
There's still some of the learning curve on the 70-200 f4 to go yet :)

This is what we were doing...
I got 6-7 races in on my bike in addition to taking the photos :D

[weka2000]

oh, 170-500mm APO sigma 5-6.3

Wish they would do a Sigma 300-500 F4 Half way between the Sigma 120-300 and 300-800.
The 120-300 is to heavy but VERY sharp the 300-800 is $8K+ to expensive

[MHP]

doesn't bother me really, I don't use this lens much, mostly sits at home in the cupboard all packed up, especially when with 1.6x crop it becomes effectively 800mm, which is way too big for anything I usually do.

[MHP]

The misses lost her sunnies the other week so with the sun out she got some new shades on the weekend...

[TKRFAN]

Just had a look at our Challange thread http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=202357

Im going to speak my mind. Do we all have to be so dam PC. Lets up the anti. How about we be real honest with each other without fear of standing on toes.

How many of you want to have a real challange. One where we submit a photo and we pull it to bits. No more of "thats nice" bulls&*t. If you cant handle it then dont enter. Or am I the only one who can handle been told my photo is crap.

I dont know about the rest of you but I have invested way to much money to get a "thats nice"comment.

Thats my Monday morning rave :rolleyes:

There are comments? I must have missed them :lol:

Anyway, I certainly don't mind criticism, as long as it is constructive - no point just saying the photo is crap, without saying a reason why and how to improve it!

[Nzshrimper]

well thats 100 post just another 900 to go for 1000. :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

Just back from scouting out my new place of work -- I always make sure where I'm supposed to be headed -- no use being late for your first day of work, it does create a negative first impression with the new boss ;-)

Tony -- I'm in regarding the challenge. I also don't think that we need to create a new thread -- the existing fortnight challenge should suffice me thinks. Also, as Tracie mentions -- cristicism needs to be constructive rather than destructive. Everyone who enters should submit pics with an open mind -- remember, "ask 10 photographers for their opinions and you will get 15..."

Mark, why cover with sunnies what I think is a gorgeous looking face ;-) How did you shoot this particular one? From what I am seeing no flash was used? Reflector? How'd you manage not to get the sky blown out?

Mini-GKPE: :evil: I knew that I was going to start missing some things when I found work... With summer just around the corner, and the days getting longer I should be able to catch up ;)

Fran: Here's what I played with... I think I over-burned the mountain:o ... but the sky worked out well... What I did: Selected the area of sky and adjusted levels; dodged the clouds so they weren't too dark; burned the mountain (but overdid it:o ); inverted selection and increased saturation to make the grass a little greener. Saved for web, USM.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/dgcorner/GKPE/20060827-154501-copy.jpg

[dgcorner]

well thats 100 post just another 900 to go for 1000. :rolleyes:

Considering that you joined a week or so ago you're going well :D

[weka2000]

So any ideas for the next challange. How about dramatic clouds?
But not sunrise or sunsets

[theflyingkiwi]

Re: my photos yea I know that the flower is slightly blown out, but I do like the wide format better :)

I just figured out the title :o I guess a flower isn't a sunset at raglan. Don't worry I just called myself an idoit when I figure it out.

John, I think the mountains look to dark. I am at work and are unable to edit the photo. but I would increase the contast just a tad. And just change the darkness of the blue in the sky, which will in turn make the clouds stand out.

Tony, I like that idea. at least there are plenty of those arounds :)

[Nzshrimper]

I would like to get into sports and event photography, how do i go about this, ie getting into the stadiums as a photographer, and when i get in what equipment should i have... ?

[MHP]

John, the photo was for the sunnies, they are new :-)

her back to sun, massive white reflective surface 3x1.5 mtr approx to my left about 2 ft away from me but in shaded area, fill flash 550ex manual.

f8 1/200 sec
75mm
iso 100
the rest is instinct I suppose

I can see every mark you made on that mountain on my screen, clean it up. take your time on it, use a bigger brush with a lower hardness with a lower opacity.

[dgcorner]

John, the photo was for the sunnies, they are new :-)

her back to sun, massive white reflective surface 3x1.5 mtr approx to my left about 2 ft away from me but in shaded area, fill flash 550ex manual.

f8 1/200 sec
75mm
iso 100
the rest is instinct I suppose

I can see every mark you made on that mountain on my screen, clean it up. take your time on it, use a bigger brush with a lower hardness with a lower opacity.

Thanks Mark -- yes, the mountain was bad...:o I shouldn't do things when I'm in a rush...

Thanks also for the exif - I still have heaps to learn when shooting outdoor portraits.

[dgcorner]

I would like to get into sports and event photography, how do i go about this, ie getting into the stadiums as a photographer, and when i get in what equipment should i have... ?

Steven aka "downunder" is into this sort of thing. You might want to PM him. Warren, Simon, and Pete have done similar. They should be jumping in any second now ;-)

[tim]

I would like to get into sports and event photography, how do i go about this, ie getting into the stadiums as a photographer, and when i get in what equipment should i have... ?

This thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=207191) might give you some interesting reading.

[weka2000]

damn again - cant come this week, starting a correspondence class in small business management, got enrolment night :/

there USED to be a footbridge across the northern motorway which gave a great view of the city lights + harbour and yachts but the good old busway has recently seen half of it pulled down and the rest blocked off... bummed i never got to take photos from it!

You better post what free days you have ;)
You changed your avatar to "squarky bird"

[Nzshrimper]

This thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=207191) might give you some interesting reading.

thanks Tim .. much appreciated

[DiscoLizard]

Can't make it on Tuesday nights :(

But luckily we already went down and took those shots last night - bit of a surprise to see you guys talking about it today! :D

[dgcorner]

Can't make it on Tuesday nights :(

But luckily we already went down and took those shots last night - bit of a surprise to see you guys talking about it today! :D

So, where are the pics:D

[DiscoLizard]

On Liz's computer :(

We got home at about 11, so didn't have much time to get much done with them.

Will post a couple early tomorrow evening before I head out...

[weka2000]

On Liz's computer :(

We got home at about 11, so didn't have much time to get much done with them.

Will post a couple early tomorrow evening before I head out...

So where are the new flash photos ;)

[DiscoLizard]

Erm, I'm still trying to work out how to light things properly... plus I need to build a little "reflector" to make the on-board flash fire backwards, have to find some masking tape...

I had a go just holding a bit of card up in front of the flash, but it was pretty awkward - lots of shadows in places they shouldn't be, so lots of learning still to do.

[joeseph]

I just figured out the title :o I guess a flower isn't a sunset at raglan. Don't worry I just called myself an idoit when I figure it out.
sorry - I was trying to be subtle... :cool:

[joeseph]

Tony, can ya help these guys at all?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=208909

[scotttnz]

Ok Tuesday night Mini. North shore shooting into the city. Where is a good spot and who is keen?

Unfortunately I can't make it. Wife has an appointment so I am on baby sitting duty.

Anyone in Auckland catch the sunset tonight? Best one I've seen in ages, shame I didn't have the camera on me.

[weka2000]

Erm, I'm still trying to work out how to light things properly... plus I need to build a little "reflector" to make the on-board flash fire backwards, have to find some masking tape...

I had a go just holding a bit of card up in front of the flash, but it was pretty awkward - lots of shadows in places they shouldn't be, so lots of learning still to do.

Well lets see some examples :lol:

[OiPaz]

I knew that I was going to start missing some things when I found work...
A good thing of being unemployed is that this morning, when I saw the good weather, I decided to go back to the Winter Garden in order to visit what I missed last week. Well, there were no marriages in progress, no crowd at all and I was able to take some picture in a much more relaxed way than last week! :)
Now I only need someone willing to develop all the RAWs!!! ;)

[Nzshrimper]

Not a bad sunset here in Christchurch tonight.. was cooking dinner and saw the sky.. rushed outside and took a couple...


(i also burnt the dinner :rolleyes: ). oops...

[joeseph]

Not a bad sunset here in Christchurch tonight.. was cooking dinner and saw the sky.. rushed outside and took a couple...

(i also burnt the dinner :rolleyes: ). oops...
hence the saying "Red sky at night - shepard's house on fire" ;)
very well shot!

[Nzshrimper]

hence the saying "Red sky at night - shepard's house on fire" ;)
very well shot! well i dont need the heating on tonight... :)

[OiPaz]

Anyone in Auckland catch the sunset tonight? Best one I've seen in ages, shame I didn't have the camera on me.
Yep: really wonderful colours! And when I saw it I had the battery recharging (today I shot a lot). :mad:
Uhm... maybe I really need to buy a spare battery!!!

[FlyingPete]

Not a bad sunset here in Christchurch tonight.. was cooking dinner and saw the sky.. rushed outside and took a couple...


(i also burnt the dinner :rolleyes: ). oops...

Was that taken quite far inland? Those pylons are the DC run from Benmore to the Cook Straight, they are up on the plans (just playing detective ;) )

[Nzshrimper]

Was that taken quite far inland? Those pylons are the DC run from Benmore to the Cook Straight, they are up on the plans (just playing detective ;) )

yep looking across the far end of the airport toward the alps, from my garden.. how do i get rid of the pylons.... short of blowing them up.. not sure thou that they are the main lines north,.. they are west of oxford.

[tag141]

Shrimper, your dreams of playing for Southend United have been dashed until next season. Last game next week :( I ache like buggery having not played properly for this season.

Like your sky.

[Nzshrimper]

Shrimper, your dreams of playing for Southend United have been dashed until next season. Last game next week :( I ache like buggery having not played properly for this season.

Like your sky.

no worries i have at least another 10 mins of soccer left in my old bones.. ;) still the soccer is not going to stop me coming sth the next time i get some free time.. to be honest the soccer was the second or third thing on the list.. :D

[theflyingkiwi]

how do i get rid of the pylons

In one word, photoshop. For a movment you could find a house where you have a view with out the powerlines.

[Nzshrimper]

In one word, photoshop. For a movment you could find a house where you have a view with out the powerlines.

Photoshop CS2 - learning

Moving yep doing that too...... :D

[tag141]

to be honest the soccer was the second or third thing on the list..

How could you !!! It's a No 1 priority. I had my camera with me on Sat thinking I'd try my hand at a few soccer pics. Ended up playing for the opposition as they were short.

Note to self: Sort out your priorities ;)

Seriously though you won't be disappointed heading south.

[Nzshrimper]

How could you !!! It's a No 1 priority. I had my camera with me on Sat thinking I'd try my hand at a few soccer pics. Ended up playing for the opposition as they were short.

Note to self: Sort out your priorities ;)

Seriously though you won't be disappointed heading south. how short were they 3ft 2 ..... you must stop playing soccer with the under 14s


yep have been around the island twice in a camper van , but not with my new toy.. so i am looking forward to get a few trips in..in the summer get some fishing and some hunting. Bring the camera and get thous shots.... and meet a few of the guys here on the site.

[tag141]

how short were they 3ft 2 .....

...and a comedian, do you do open mike nights as well? ;) I wondered why they couldn't header the ball !!

What was the cost with the camper? Always fancied doing it that way.

[Nzshrimper]

...and a comedian, do you do open mike nights as well? ;) I wondered why they couldn't header the ball !!

What was the cost with the camper? Always fancied doing it that way.

2 berth $105 a night
4 berth $120
4 berth deluxe (lots more room) $150
6 berth deluxe $170 a night.

+ fuel and food. camp sites are about $14-20 a night.

i can get it cheaper but the rates above are the published ones.

the other trip i would like to do is a camper from melbourne to carins - for a 6 week trip..

bloody good fun.. and you can stop almost anywhere... i used the camper in the winter both times. so i would like to do a summer trip.

[joeseph]

only decent pic I took in INV at 01:25am I might add.
105620

[FlyingPete]

yep looking across the far end of the airport toward the alps, from my garden.. how do i get rid of the pylons.... short of blowing them up.. not sure thou that they are the main lines north,.. they are west of oxford.

Nah leave the pylons they are not that bad! I think they are the DC run as they have only two conductors, normal ones have 3 or 6 conductors. I remember them from when I was a kid on the way to the mountains.

[FlyingPete]

OK who hasn't voted?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=201653

[weka2000]

OK who hasn't voted?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=201653

And again we kick ausy butt :lol:

[weka2000]

Woops I forgot Sandras working from wednesday night onwards. So tommorow night I will need to be at home.

Oh yes I got her a car. 1 owner 323 4 door hatch 1987 $2800, she is going to use the rest for a hoiladay with the girls. I wanted something I knew how to fix. Better keep the old one for parts :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

OK who hasn't voted?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=201653
that would be me.... (runs off to vote having been scolded like a schoolboy);)

[Nzshrimper]

.........Better keep the old one for parts :lol:


is that the car or the wife ?? ....

[FlyingPete]

is that the car or the wife ?? ....

Don't make me laught whilst my wife is watching ER I will get in trouble :lol:

[weka2000]

is that the car or the wife ?? ....

The car ;)
I shot a new body a couple of weeks ago the original body wouldnt let me have any parts :(

[joeseph]

Don't make me laught whilst my wife is watching ER I will get in trouble :lol:
you too eh? ;) ya going to put up with grey's re-runs too?

[theflyingkiwi]

The car ;)
I shot a new body a couple of weeks ago the original body wouldnt let me have any parts :(

And that more than likey keeped ya alive :)

that would be me.... (runs off to vote having been scolded like a schoolboy);)

Don't worry about that, your new, we can forgive ya. I'll tell ya what, as punshment send me 30d and I will send ya my 10d ? that sounds like a good deal to me. :)

[Nzshrimper]

Don't worry about that, your new, we can forgive ya. I'll tell ya what, as punshment send me 30d and I will send ya my 10d ? that sounds like a good deal to me. :)

erm let me think on that for while... and lucky for me greys atm rerun not on the watch list tonite... ER is thou..(yawn)

[Moppie]

Im at work. At 9:15 in the evening, and the engineers who came up from welly have just gone off to the Warehouse to try and find an angle grinder and cut off discs.

Im going to be here for a few hours yet me thinks.

Can't make Tuesday either, taking Amanda to the airport, she's away on holiday for 3 weeks :)

But, since Im working 16+ hours today, I can take Friday off :D

[weka2000]

Whats TV? Oh thats right something Sandra watches while I sit with my laptop chatting to you lot :lol:

The forum is way more entertaining and we dont get repeats...oh except for the most common topic "which lens should I get next" :rolleyes:

[theflyingkiwi]

an angle grinder you say, gee what are they doing and do their managers know ? and just because they have engineers in their job title doesn't really mean they know anything about engineering.

As for TV, I don't mind watching ER I find it can be interesting. plus I have seen it all before. And nothing like repeats :) to find that the internet is more interesting.

So Tony what's the next lens you buying.

My list of things to get is getting bigger. A mount for the flash so I have on the side the camera, angle viewfinder and a lens to replace the 28-135. It's got to be F2.8 and fast focus. Good enought to use for sports close up.

[tag141]

Whats TV? Oh thats right something Sandra watches while I sit with my laptop chatting to you lo

I get the 'You spend too much time on that bloody computer'. Hang on...you spend all night watching crap on the TV, so while your doing that I'm on the computer. If you want me to stop, you stop as well. Usually shuts her up for a few days.

Only good medical show on TV is Scrubs.

[Moppie]

an angle grinder you say, gee what are they doing and do their managers know ? and just because they have engineers in their job title doesn't really mean they know anything about engineering.


One of them is the son of the boss, he's already called his father :D
As for knowing what thier doing? I know far more about engineering than I let on, and I watch everything they do. :cool:

[weka2000]

So Tony what's the next lens you buying.



Either the Canon 300mm F4 IS or the 400mm F5.6 havnt decided yet may get both :lol:

[FlyingPete]

you too eh? ;) ya going to put up with grey's re-runs too?

Luckly that is what a hard disk recorder and putting Elizabeth in Kindy all day is for ;)

[Nzshrimper]

looks like i have scored another day off work for tommorow. My little girl is still not well. oh well gives me more tme to play..

[IainB]

So any ideas for the next challange. How about dramatic clouds?
But not sunrise or sunsets

Here we have an Auckland forecast for a stretch of fine weather, and you suggest we shoot dramatic clouds! :lol:

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Even if they bought the dust reduction system and 10MP to the 40D I probably wouldn't upgrade, the 20Ds I have are still great cameras, make great prints, and do everything I need. A few hundred extra pixels along one edge won't make a significant difference anyway.

Well thats great to hear that your happy with your equipment buddy

[weka2000]

Here we have an Auckland forecast for a stretch of fine weather, and you suggest we shoot dramatic clouds! :lol:

My moneys on getting a lot of dramtic clouds esp in Auckland :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

My moneys on getting a lot of dramtic clouds esp in Auckland :lol: i think the TAB have odds at $1.10 for clouds in Auckland..;)

[NordieBoy]

i think the TAB have odds at $1.10 for clowns in Auckland..;)

Would have thought the odds were lower than that?

[Nzshrimper]

Would have thought the odds were lower than that? nah just like the rugby - we need to give them some hope up in aucks... then snatch all the money away... ;)

[Nzshrimper]

Hey guys, ive been doing so research and a canon 70-200 f/2.8L lens seems to be the direction that i might be heading for sports work...

any input from you guys would be appericated and if any of you have one these, how does it handle.. ( and may be i could borrow it, before i spend the bucks;) ).... cheers Chris

[weka2000]

Hey guys, ive been doing so research and a canon 70-200 f/2.8L lens seems to be the direction that i might be heading for sports work...

any input from you guys would be appericated and if any of you have one these, how does it handle.. ( and may be i could borrow it, before i spend the bucks;) ).... cheers Chris

GET IT. Very sharp, works well with a Canon 1.4 TC.

[theflyingkiwi]

well the lens is a tad short at the long end. Even for field sports 200mm is still short.

I would recommend the 100-400. it does have IS with a sport mode.

[joeseph]

I would recommend the 100-400. it does have IS with a sport mode.
Mine seems to be missing the sports mode - maybe I can get a refund from Canon. ;)

[theflyingkiwi]

Mine seems to be missing the sports mode - maybe I can get a refund from Canon. ;)

The lens has got a 2 mode IS? I thought that one of them was for sports. I handled the lens at havey normens on the weeked and I saw it had a 2 mode IS.

However most of the stuff I say is wrong anyway so I could be wrong about this :)

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Don't ya hate it when this happens

[Nzshrimper]

Joseph just read the post on sensor cleaning.... ouch.... that sinking feeling i know it all to well... i manged to short a customer server whilst upgrading it... Just wanted the ground to swallow me whole... a wave of numbness flows over you when the realization hits you that you have just busted it..


well it passed after 8 hours of a free reload and at 3 am .. .:rolleyes:

[Nzshrimper]

However most of the stuff I say is wrong anyway so I could be wrong about this :)

hmmm very reasuring... :D ;)

[Nzshrimper]

I must say i like working from home... 2 nd now boss dropped few jobs for me to do here, a couple of reloads and a couple of data recoveries. got a film on and i can go online without the worry of using up company bandwidth.. (and the coffee tastes better).

[theflyingkiwi]

hmmm very reasuring... :D ;)

like anything that you read on the net, take it with a grain of salt. Like anything you hear from people, take it with a grain of salt.

so what do you believe, anything you can prove yourself by doing it yourself. :)

plus I am 100% sure most of the time that I am normaly about 100% correct. :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

like anything that you read on the net, take it with a grain of salt. Like anything you hear from people, take it with a grain of salt.

so what do you believe, anything you can prove yourself by doing it yourself. :)

plus I am 100% sure most of the time that I am normaly about 100% correct. :lol:

very true .... may go to the shops and have a play.... and its good that i get a difference of opion... hence why asked, to the feed back and ideas from you guys..

[weka2000]

Ah back on track. I think the crap photos have passed

[theflyingkiwi]

Ah back on track. I think the crap photos have passed

ya think? :)

[Nzshrimper]

Ah back on track. I think the crap photos have passed what was the set up. very clear.

[MHP]

hey Weka, I think the cropping looks better like this, it is based on the 3rds rule, with the branch leading your eye from the right. this image would only work on a third rule because of the branch that is holding the cluster, it leads the eye

[MHP]

you've also got a spot on your sensor, just above the second stem from left bottom.

otherwise, its a damn nice image :-), love the way light falls on it, through it etc

[weka2000]

Thanks guys.
MHP the bee has no room to move now.

Canon 100mm Macro

[MHP]

Thanks guys.
MHP the bee has no room to move now.

Canon 100mm Macro


ahhh i stand corrected, didnt see the bee !! haha, yeah the orignial is right as the bee is on the third, well done.. a perfect image!

I was like "the bee?? what bee??? whats e on about?? haha:oops:

[weka2000]

1 more. Ah its good to be back :lol:

[FlyingPete]

Well this is what I found growing in the moss in my back yard this afternoon, about the size of a 5cent piece (if you can reemember what those are ;) )
http://www.lowden.orcon.net.nz/Drosera.jpg

[Nzshrimper]

ahhh i stand corrected, didnt see the bee !! haha, yeah the orignial is right as the bee is on the third, well done.. a perfect image!

I was like "the bee?? what bee??? whats e on about?? haha:oops:

you could see a tiny spot on the censor (well spotted by the way) and miss the Bee ??? .. lol

Nice photo's Weka. and i can you those clouds that you wanted.

And that thing looks very prickly Peter... its amazing whats lurking under your feet...

[tim]

Hey guys, ive been doing so research and a canon 70-200 f/2.8L lens seems to be the direction that i might be heading for sports work...

any input from you guys would be appericated and if any of you have one these, how does it handle.. ( and may be i could borrow it, before i spend the bucks;) ).... cheers Chris

Great lens, I have the IS version, maybe too short for sports though.

[MHP]

oh that butterfly photo is just BOOM!!!!

[theflyingkiwi]

oh that butterfly photo is just BOOM!!!!

just the boom huh? I would have thought it's just the bomb, but I am getting older, so I am not keeping up with the times.

[Wazza]

Nicely exposed shot of the flower, also preferred MHP/Mark's crop.

[weka2000]

Nicely exposed shot of the flower, also preferred MHP/Mark's crop.

I am discovering what "M" modes all about. Oh and MHP tryed your focal lenght shutter speed idea and it works very well.

Any other tips :lol:

[MHP]

loads, just your average bag o' tricks me mate.. I'll see yas on saturday, I'm at a point in my life where maybe I'm ready to put back into the community so to speak, all the better for you fullas, sounds pretentous i know but thats just how i feel. Wazza pity you can't make it I was looking forward to meeting you and your sure girl;-).

Yeah Mark BOOM, not 'the' boom, thats 'the bomb', just BOOM... keep up or you'll get left behind ;-)

[weka2000]

sounds pretentous i know but thats just how i feel

Hey you can be the most prententous sharp object on the planet. Well will take your knowelege and use it. We all want to learn.

At least with photography you can blow your own trumpet as much as you like but show us your photos as proof ;)

[weka2000]

Who has used frog prints and how big did you get. Where they any good?

[theflyingkiwi]

Yeah Mark BOOM, not 'the' boom, thats 'the bomb', just BOOM... keep up or you'll get left behind ;-)

so it's not boom boom, like bassel brush? (if you don't get that then you are more than likey to young)

as for being left behind I am normaly slow on the uptake :) so don't worry to much.

hmm, now just have to think what this forum is about. :lol:

[DiscoLizard]

Hrmm, what is going on with photoshop? When I save the tif as a jpeg, it loses so much... oomph.... any thoughts?

[Nzshrimper]

Great lens, I have the IS version, maybe too short for sports though. was looking at the IS ... and i am being to think that it will be a bit short now too - still a nice bit of glass ... thanks tim.. so what would be your choice

[DiscoLizard]

http://www.someconditionsapply.com/External/comparison.jpg

Seems a little strange?! (The tif on the left, the saved for web jpg on the right) - set to 100%... I don't get it?

[scotttnz]

Nice shots Tony. I really like the butterfly, but find the out of focus bits on the right edge of the bee shot distracting.

I would crop it more like this:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/cherrie.jpg

Let me know if you want me to remove this crop.

[weka2000]

Seems a little strange?! (The tif on the left, the saved for web jpg on the right) - set to 100%... I don't get it?

Try save as not save for web. The save for web is crap IMHO. Looses to much colour

[DiscoLizard]

Was going to - but, and here's the second strange thing... I don't have the option to save as a .jpg when I go to save as? What am I doing wrong? Had some late nights this weekend, so it's possible I'm doing something blindingly stupid, but I can't figure it out.

[weka2000]

Scott thats fine. Its hard to do tree photos somethimesthey are to cluttered. Focus issues, yes first real outdoor play with the 100mm macro.

Im just glad to have my eye back :lol: . Might take a few hours off and go to the zo alone this week. I need to give the 30D and bigma a work out.

[weka2000]

Was going to - but, and here's the second strange thing... I don't have the option to save as a .jpg when I go to save as? What am I doing wrong? Had some late nights this weekend, so it's possible I'm doing something blindingly stupid, but I can't figure it out.

tiff is 16 bit change to 8 bit ;)

[DiscoLizard]

Aha... got it... was working in 16 bits/channel

[DiscoLizard]

Got there eventually :-p

Thanks Tony

[tim]

was looking at the IS ... and i am being to think that it will be a bit short now too - still a nice bit of glass ... thanks tim.. so what would be your choice

Don't do sports so no idea. The lens Wazza has would be good, or maybe the 100-400, but it's a bit slower.

[dgcorner]

Geez, I find work and suddenly I have 5 pages to catch up on!!!:lol:

Fun first day -- nice manager and crew. Sold a desktop computer... bugger, I don't go on commissions till 3 weeks:cry:

The good news is that I'm off work on Saturday -- my last for a number of weeks apparently:cry: So I will be seeing y'all this Saturday:p

Scott/Moppie/Pete/Mark - I can play driver. Lt me know.

GTG. Till tomorrow evening ;-)

[DiscoLizard]

Ok, I've put up the photos from Sunday night... minimal processing. Heading out now, have a good night all!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1915301

[weka2000]

Geez, I find work and suddenly I have 5 pages to catch up on!!!:lol:

No surfing in work time :lol:

[joeseph]

tony, have you got Glam's e-mail address handy? I'm after an off camera cord which looks like being $110 +$5 postage & wonder if he can do better. They seem to be $60 in ausy...

[weka2000]

tony, have you got Glam's e-mail address handy? I'm after an off camera cord which looks like being $110 +$5 postage & wonder if he can do better. They seem to be $60 in ausy...

Sent

[MHP]

so it's not boom boom, like bassel brush? (if you don't get that then you are more than likey to young)

as for being left behind I am normaly slow on the uptake :) so don't worry to much.

hmm, now just have to think what this forum is about. :lol:


na not too old for bassel, he was 'da man' at the time, but then i was just a wee boy then ;-).

the turtle and the rabbit my man, sounds like you're a winner!

[joeseph]

Fun first day -- nice manager and crew. Sold a desktop computer... bugger, I don't go on commissions till 3 weeks:cry:
good to see you doing well. We know where to go for a DVD recorder in 3 weeks! :)

[MHP]

Hey you can be the most prententous sharp object on the planet. Well will take your knowelege and use it. We all want to learn.

At least with photography you can blow your own trumpet as much as you like but show us your photos as proof ;)


i'm not too sharp:oops:

use don't abuse

don't have any to use as proof, you'll just have to believe me.

[rabsoft]

The good news is that I'm off work on Saturday -- my last for a number of weeks apparently:cry: So I will be seeing y'all this Saturday:p

Scott/Moppie/Pete/Mark - I can play driver. Lt me know.

Thanks for the offer but will have wife and baby with me so will take my own car, might need a ride home if baby and wife get bored though :)

[NordieBoy]

Who has used frog prints and how big did you get. Where they any good?

Got some 8x12's done.
Seemed pretty similar to Digital Max for the glossies but didn't like Digital Max's matts.
Digital Max is much cheaper though.

Must send the same print to several ones and see what I get back.

[FlyingPete]

Geez, I find work and suddenly I have 5 pages to catch up on!!!:lol:

Fun first day -- nice manager and crew. Sold a desktop computer... bugger, I don't go on commissions till 3 weeks:cry:

The good news is that I'm off work on Saturday -- my last for a number of weeks apparently:cry: So I will be seeing y'all this Saturday:p

Scott/Moppie/Pete/Mark - I can play driver. Lt me know.

GTG. Till tomorrow evening ;-)

That is great to hear you are off to a good start :D Going to notice a post rate drop though from you I think!

Not sure if I will take you up on the lift, I have a boot full of gear to take that I need to get back to Point View Heights School by 4pm so it can be setup in time for Sunday morning.

[Moppie]

I wouldn't mind a lift there and back, if theres one going.

[FlyingPete]

I wouldn't mind a lift there and back, if theres one going.

I am heading out there 12ish to setup, leaving 3:30ish at the latest. John might be staying longer? If you are happy with that you can hitch a ride with me?

[dgcorner]

Lift update -- sorry, I will have to rescind my offer -- I need to be home before dinner. I forgot that my sister and brother in-law flew in today and made plans for the evening... :cry: :oops:

BUT, the good news is that they gave me an early Xmas pressie -- a new 580EX!!!:shock: Woooohooo!!!:lol: :lol: Now to do a crash course before Saturday:lol:

[FlyingPete]

Lift update -- sorry, I will have to rescind my offer -- I need to be home before dinner. I forgot that my sister and brother in-law flew in today and made plans for the evening... :cry: :oops:

BUT, the good news is that they gave me an early Xmas pressie -- a new 580EX!!!:shock: Woooohooo!!!:lol: :lol: Now to do a crash course before Saturday:lol:

Well that really does answer the question of 70-200 + 580 or 70-200IS :D

[dgcorner]

Moppie -- just read your post. I will be leaving by 430-5PM and can give you a lift to and from. Will leave by 1230PM for Mangere.

Also, extended an invitation to "Xanctus" who arrived 2 months ago. I thought it would be a great way for him to be introduced to the GKPE!

[dgcorner]

Well that really does answer the question of 70-200 + 580 or 70-200IS :D

Indeed it does. IS + 17-40 will be fantastic!!!

[joeseph]

Who has used frog prints and how big did you get. Where they any good?
I use them - have done 6x4's, 8x12's and 10x15's not the cheapest in town but all good. Can you remember the eagle pic in our dining room? (10x15") came out right nice...

[joeseph]

Now to do a crash course before Saturday:lol:
you mean a flash course... there's an exam apparently! ;)

[Moppie]

I am heading out there 12ish to setup, leaving 3:30ish at the latest. John might be staying longer? If you are happy with that you can hitch a ride with me?


Sounds good, I can give you a hand to set up both times if you like :)

[FlyingPete]

Sounds good, I can give you a hand to set up both times if you like :)

Sounds good, will be good to see the setup before you use it!

Guys, so whos 20D as I borrowing? Duncan you have offered your spare, John you have offered yours for the day, it may be easier to get Johns back given you live out this way, but you will be without a camera :confused:

BTW, just updated the old Avatar, lets see how much mileage I can get out of that camera image :D

[joeseph]

Sounds good, will be good to see the setup before you use it!

Guys, so whos 20D as I borrowing? Duncan you have offered your spare, John you have offered yours for the day, it may be easier to get Johns back given you live out this way, but you will be without a camera :confused:

BTW, just updated the old Avatar, lets see how much mileage I can get out of that camera image :D
still happy for you to borrow mine. Don't mind if it doesn't come back till the weekend after...
- no worries about the shuttercount getting out of whack either (I don't care, numbers are all over the place!)

[weka2000]

Dam I am so over been stuck in a office dealing with people who cant think for themselves.

I want to take my camera and go to remote areas of NZ and take landscape and wildlife photos.
I am so sick of people and their constant "Tony fix this...Tony fix that" :evil:

[FlyingPete]

still happy for you to borrow mine. Don't mind if it doesn't come back till the weekend after...
- no worries about the shuttercount getting out of whack either (I don't care, numbers are all over the place!)

Sweet, can you please bring it along! Moppie is helping me, so it would be good to have two on the go, as he uses different settings from me! (CF4)

[FlyingPete]

Dam I am so over been stuck in a office dealing with people who cant think for themselves.

I want to take my camera and go to remote areas of NZ and take landscape and wildlife photos.
I am so sick of people and their constant "Tony fix this...Tony fix that" :evil:

PEBKAC - Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair.

I feel for you I too have done end user support. My favorite comment is:
"Oh, and while you are here..."

[theflyingkiwi]

that's one thing I like about my job, I can turn around and say, have you logged a call? if not then sorry. I can only do it if I get a job. the good thing about they just can't get get a job number in a few secs. It could take a day or more to get to my que :)

however that does mean the jobs are any better, still the same crap from the same people.

[FlyingPete]

that's one thing I like about my job, I can turn around and say, have you logged a call? if not then sorry. I can only do it if I get a job. the good thing about they just can't get get a job number in a few secs. It could take a day or more to get to my que :)

however that does mean the jobs are any better, still the same crap from the same people.

"Have you logged a call?" is the cure for "Oh, and while you are here..."

[weka2000]

PEBKAC - Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair.

I feel for you I too have done end user support. My favorite comment is:
"Oh, and while you are here..."

Well Ive been here for 4.5years last IT job 2.5 years. I have no ambition to go into a more stressfull position. I want to go back to the fresh air and discover NZ.

Im going to contact DOC :)

I want to be as far away from people as I can be. People = problems and demands

[FlyingPete]

Im going to contact DOC :)


Ah yes but then you will have to grow a beard, that is a prerequisite.

[weka2000]

Ah yes but then you will have to grow a beard, that is a prerequisite.

LOL I only shave 1 a week now.

Ok been in contact with the following

DOC
Forest and Bird
Historic Places Trust
ARC
NZ geographic magazine

who else.... If you knock on enought doors one will open :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

LOL I only shave 1 a week now.

Ok been in contact with the following

DOC
Forest and Bird
Historic Places Trust
ARC
NZ geographic magazine

who else.... If you knock on enought doors one will open :lol:

are you looking for another type of job or something ?

[rabsoft]

"Have you logged a call?" is the cure for "Oh, and while you are here..."

Can always use the line ummm sorry don't know how to fix that, worked wonders when I wanted to stop spending every free moment fixing other peoples computers. You some times get the people that say but you work with computers for a job Where my answer to that is yes I work with servers that's completly different :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

"Have you logged a call?" is the cure for "Oh, and while you are here..."

Yep, where I work, if they don't have a job #, service request # then no matter how much they screem I can't do a thing :)

And this is just for the desktop support. even the server support works the same way.

This way the company has got something to charge your time to, and it also covers your ass :)

[weka2000]

are you looking for another type of job or something ?

YEP. Ive done IT for 8 years, time for a change. I LOVE photgraphy $20K spent this year. Now its time to live the passion.

Wife said no to glamour. I want to see NZ all of it and try to get paid to do so.
What have I got to loose?

Ive done all I can do in my current job, and I want a new challange.

[joeseph]

Pete, Taken me days, but I've just worked out why I'm not keen on your new avatar. On a subconscious level it messes with my braincells as it has direct similarities with a certain corporate logo...

[Moppie]

Thats nasty Duncan.

Unforuntalty now I can see it to.