GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[tim]

Weka, that's a stunning image. My only suggestion is to consider taking shots that don't feature that big rock, or to make it less of a feature. That's personal taste though.

[Nzshrimper]

just seen an add for a 5D with 17-40 mm "L" for $5990...

[dgcorner]

Hey John, thanks for the loan of the grip, didn't like it at first but after 300 or so portrait shots, it had grown on me :D

Makes for a heavy camera with that and two batteries in it!

Glad you found it useful.

Tony - I've heard so much derogatory things about using tobacco filters but hell your shot put the critics to shame!!! That is one great pic!

[IainB]

Keep this up, Tony. You are bringing out the real beauty of the Mangere/Manukau Harbour environment. Magnificent.....

[OiPaz]

New cokin tobacco filter.
Wow!!! :D
Outstanding shot, congratulations!

[Sweedishcarrot01]

just seen an add for a 5D with 17-40 mm "L" for $5990...

Sounds about right

[downunder]

what your price on the 580ex.... i could intrested... ;)

Is as new, about 6 weeks old and never used, was bought for me buy my mum when she found out I couldn't take pics for my nephews inline hockey clubs 3 day tournament as I didn't have a flash. What she didn't know is that i didn't want to spend 3 days taking pics of about 60 games and the flash was just an excuse :o. Selling because I will seldom use it and I want the canon 400mm f5.6
Would like to get as much as I can for it pm me with any offers.

[Wazza]

Kirst still dabbles on buying a 580EX. After all, she bought a 430EX with her camera, liked my 580EX, decided to sell her 430, and buy a 580EX>. in the meantime, prices went up, and money had to go towards other things, such as Fiji.

I have a few weddings/events over summer, that I'll need a 2nd camera body/flash.

I will hold out to the last minute.. Hoping Kirst buys something first and maybe just borrow hers ;) ;)

[scotttnz]

Dropped into Camera Warehouse in Grey Lynn and spotted a few second hand items they have at resonable prices that someone here may be interested in:

550EX @ $400 (not as good deal as Moppie's @ $300 but still not bad.)
Off Shoe cable 2 @$60 (about 1/2 the $$ of a new one)
Sigma 1.4TC $150 (I paid $220 for mine second hand from AC, they are about $330 new)

[Wazza]

Oooooo that off shoe cable is tempting. I still don't have one, after mine broke.

[weka2000]

Scott here you go

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Filters/auction-68684108.htm

[weka2000]

Oooooo that off shoe cable is tempting. I still don't have one, after mine broke.

I just brought 1 :)
Im after the remote timer for long exposures. Next payday

[FlyingPete]

Oooooo that off shoe cable is tempting. I still don't have one, after mine broke.

Moppie is after one as well I think? He has mine at the moment!

[Moppie]

Moppie is after one as well I think? He has mine at the moment!

MUHAHAHHAHA!
I hope you don't need it?


If I do get one Ill be cutting it in half, and adding an extension :)

[scotttnz]

Originally Posted by Wazza
Oooooo that off shoe cable is tempting. I still don't have one, after mine broke.


Moppie is after one as well I think? He has mine at the moment!
__________________

The race is on.....

I almost bought it knowing someone would want it, and if not I could probably flick it on trademe for a profit.

[Moppie]

Wazza is a lot closer to grey lynn than I am, but then he's at work, and Im not :)

Where abouts in Grey Lynn are they?

[weka2000]

Wazza is a lot closer to grey lynn than I am, but then he's at work, and Im not :)

Where abouts in Grey Lynn are they?

Arnt you going in the wrong order... Camera then glass then bits :p

[weka2000]

Ok so no offers on Bigma?
Will trademe it.

[scotttnz]

Wazza is a lot closer to grey lynn than I am, but then he's at work, and Im not :)

Where abouts in Grey Lynn are they?

Just down from John Andrew Ford, on the other side of the road.

[scotttnz]

Ok so no offers on Bigma?

$10.95, that's my final offer.

[theflyingkiwi]

I just brought 1 :)
Im after the remote timer for long exposures. Next payday

You know you could just use a stop watch. Just think of the money saved. :)

I am after a bracket for the flash, anyone know which one is the best one to get? I got the cable for off the camera mount and now I wish I had got the wireless one. that dam cable gets to be a pain in the a$$.

found out yesterday that I got a job interview tomorrow at the gallaghers group. This is going to be the first interview that I have had in a long time. Still I am looking forward to it.

[weka2000]

You know you could just use a stop watch. Just think of the money saved. :)

I am after a bracket for the flash, anyone know which one is the best one to get? I got the cable for off the camera mount and now I wish I had got the wireless one. that dam cable gets to be a pain in the a$$.

found out yesterday that I got a job interview tomorrow at the gallaghers group. This is going to be the first interview that I have had in a long time. Still I am looking forward to it.

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/tc-80n3.shtml

[Moppie]

Arnt you going in the wrong order... Camera then glass then bits :p


I already have a camera :p
Ok, so its not totaly compatible with some of the bits I have, but I can make them work.
And Im not ashamed of buying second hand stuff either, especialy when its so cheap.

[theflyingkiwi]

that's a cool timer. interesting to read tho that the above review talks about using film. :)

[scotttnz]

And Im not ashamed of buying second hand stuff either, especialy when its so cheap.

Me too! I probably would have bought all 3 things if I didn't already have them.

[rabsoft]

Wazza is a lot closer to grey lynn than I am, but then he's at work, and Im not :)

Where abouts in Grey Lynn are they?

I was there at lunch time too didn't see you scott, Moppie I am going to leave work early I could maybe pop up there and grab what you want and drop it off to you on the way home if you want, I am sorta interested in the 1.4x

[weka2000]

Ok Im having a sale if anyone is intrested.

Kenko 300Pro 2xTC
85mm F1.8
100 Macro F2.8
All My studio Lights stand and bits
Canon 30D
Sigma 50-500

Im going to focus on my landscapes and nature work. People photography is OUT. I didnt enjoy macro but will keep extension tubes.

Im lucky that I have been able to afford to try things. If Im am going to be any good I need to focus.

PM your intrests and prices

[scotttnz]

I am sorta interested in the 1.4x

That won't work with any of your current lenses. It only works with a limited range of lenses, such as the 70-200 f2.8 and other higher end lenses.

[scotttnz]

Ok Im having a sale if anyone is intrested.

Kenko 300Pro 2xTC
85mm F1.8
100 Macro F2.8
All My studio Lights stand and bits
Canon 30D
Sigma 50-500

Im going to focus on my landscapes and nature work. People photography is OUT. I didnt enjoy macro but will keep extension tubes.

Im lucky that I have been able to afford to try things. If Im am going to be any good I need to focus.

PM your intrests and prices

Tony, you could just about set up a shop with that lot!

:evil: Don't tempt me, I am just about to spend a big wad of cash on a 17-55, and don't need to be distracted:evil:

Hmmm 100 Macro, 85 f1.8, 30D, studio lights.....all of those are tempting....

If Moppie doesn't take the 30D let me know, I might be tempted to put off my kit lens replacement for the right price. But I'll give Moppie first crack at it.

[rabsoft]

That won't work with any of your current lenses. It only works with a limited range of lenses, such as the 70-200 f2.8 and other higher end lenses.

Hmmm :( I have heaps to learn about the lenses and extra bits

[dgcorner]

Ok Im having a sale if anyone is intrested.

Kenko 300Pro 2xTC
85mm F1.8
100 Macro F2.8
All My studio Lights stand and bits
Canon 30D
Sigma 50-500

Im going to focus on my landscapes and nature work. People photography is OUT. I didnt enjoy macro but will keep extension tubes.

Im lucky that I have been able to afford to try things. If Im am going to be any good I need to focus.

PM your intrests and prices

What's the story with the 28-70L on TM? Selling the 24-70 EX? David/DiscoLizard might be interested.

I am still waiting for my IRD cheque:rolleyes: and have narrowed things down to 2 options. If your items are still up for sale I'll PM you. I am interested with the 100mm Macro

[weka2000]

Tony, you could just about set up a shop with that lot!

:evil: Don't tempt me, I am just about to spend a big wad of cash on a 17-55, and don't need to be distracted:evil:

Hmmm 100 Macro, 85 f1.8, 30D, studio lights.....all of those are tempting....

If Moppie doesn't take the 30D let me know, I might be tempted to put off my kit lens replacement for the right price. But I'll give Moppie first crack at it.

Moppie needs to commit otherwise he will miss out again :p

I also have all my lighting and glamor books, posing etc for sale.

Im keeping my 50mm F1.4 as I have a big collection of filters for it, ND's Closeups and IR

[weka2000]

John dont you worry about that 28-70 I will tell you if its crap :lol:
John I have a ND4 82mm screw on filter for you. No longer needed

Oh the 30D comes with 3 yr extended warrenty.

So I will loose some money big deal, you guys have to Friday then its trademe for the lot.

[TKRFAN]

Hi Everyone

Just spotted a poster about this photo competition on campus so thought I had better put the link up:

http://www.mightyriverpower.co.nz/News/Detail.aspx?id=748

Think there are plenty of shots in this thread alone that could be entered (imho).

Also, my copy of NZ Speesdport September issue just arrived - great to see the drifting shots from Manfeild by Wazza in there - congrats :)

[scotttnz]

Seen this one yet Tony?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=69058291&key=142499

I'm thinking about your 30D.

How much does everyone think a 350D with 10500 frames on the clock, Battery Grip, 2nd battery, 1Gb Sandisk CF, and kit lens would sell on trademe for?

If this is anything to go by maybe $1300?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=68706257&key=142499

Anyone interested?

[weka2000]

Seen this one yet Tony?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=69058291&key=142499



I only Do Full Frame :lol:

[dgcorner]

Seen this one yet Tony?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=69058291&key=142499

I'm thinking about your 30D.

How much does everyone think a 350D with 10500 frames on the clock, Battery Grip, 2nd battery, 1Gb Sandisk CF, and kit lens would sell on trademe for?

If this is anything to go by maybe $1300?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=68706257&key=142499

Anyone interested?

$1300 should be a good starting point. Leave it at S=R. Suggest though that you shouldn't hurry the process. Not everyone hops onto TM as often as most of us do. If it doesn't sell on the 1st week, relist with a lower reserve. Have a look also at historical prices and see where the camera sits in terms of pricing.
Good luck!

[dgcorner]

Anyone have an idea of how much I can sell my set of relatively new graphite shaft golf clubs? I received a new set of Honma clubs and my "old" set is surplus to my needs.

[NordieBoy]

That won't work with any of your current lenses. It only works with a limited range of lenses, such as the 70-200 f2.8 and other higher end lenses.
The Sigma, Kenko, Tamron TC's will mount on just about any lens.
The Canon TC's have the protruding front element.

It'll work with autofocus on anything f2.8 or faster and manual focus on everything else (unless you've got a 1d series body hiding somewhere. :D )

[scotttnz]

I'm trying to talk myself out of it because:

a) I really want to replace my kit lens, and
b) If Tony gives me a good price, and i get a good price for the 350D I still could not afford both the 30D and the 17-55 so i would have to compromise on lens quality.

What does the 30D give me over my 350D?

1) A nice BIG screen (this is probably what I would like most!)
2) Spot metering (Don't know if this is such a big deal)
3) Improved AF (I haven't had many problems with the 350Ds focusing)
4) Respect (because everyone knows that you can't take very good photos with such a small silver camera. At least it feels that way sometimes)

A 400D would give me 1 & 3 but not 2 & 4. A 17-55 f2.8 might help with 4 not that I care.

I think I have successfully talked myself out of the 30D. I'm going to get the 17-55 and wait for the 40D or 50D....maybe.....unless i change my mind again.....

[scotttnz]

The Sigma, Kenko, Tamron TC's will mount on just about any lens.
The Canon TC's have the protruding front element.

So does my sigma. We tried it on Johns Sigma 24-70, which is what Mark has, and the rear element hit the TC and we were unable to zoom all the way out.

The sigma i have is very similar in design to the canon, and the one in the shop looked the same, although I did not handle it and remove the caps to look. Are there 2 different model sigma 1.4TCs?

[weka2000]

The Sigma, Kenko, Tamron TC's will mount on just about any lens.
The Canon TC's have the protruding front element.

It'll work with autofocus on anything f2.8 or faster and manual focus on everything else (unless you've got a 1d series body hiding somewhere. :D )

The kenko 300 DG pro is well regarded Autofocus with F2.8 or greater.

Im getting really fussy now with my glass. Im sick of crap quality photos. You only ever get 1 chance with a photo I want mine to count.

After the comments I got back re last nights photo you guys convinced me that landscape is where Im best to head. It has been the most favorable feedback of any photo I have posted.

[NordieBoy]

So does my sigma. We tried it on Johns Sigma 24-70, which is what Mark has, and the rear element hit the TC and we were unable to zoom all the way out.

The sigma i have is very similar in design to the canon, and the one in the shop looked the same, although I did not handle it and remove the caps to look. Are there 2 different model sigma 1.4TCs?

Didn't know the Sigma had the protruding front element :oops:

Good job I didn't get one then.
I can use my 1.4 & 2 on all my lenses.

If I hook the Kenko 1.4 onto the 70-200 f4 and then put the Tamron 2x on as well it will autofocus :D

f11 minimum though so it hunts a bit :rolleyes:

Found some pics of the Sigma and Canon 1.4xTC's

[tim]

Scott, a new camera won't help your take better pictures, it'll just make you happy to have a new toy. Get the 17-55 and forget the camera upgrade for now. Unless you're doing wedding or commercial 4 is irrelevant.

[dgcorner]

Tony, any news re quotation on lenses?

[weka2000]

Tony, any news re quotation on lenses?

I got a e-mail that stated "dam AC is cheaper than we can offer, what are we going to do about it" It was an internal e-mail :lol:

I replyed I have a knife they can borrow to sharpen their pencil

[scotttnz]

Didn't know the Sigma had the protruding front element :oops:

Good job I didn't get one then.
I can use my 1.4 & 2 on all my lenses.

If I hook the Kenko 1.4 onto the 70-200 f4 and then put the Tamron 2x on as well it will autofocus :D

f11 minimum though so it hunts a bit :rolleyes:

Found some pics of the Sigma and Canon 1.4xTC's

From thos pics the sigma does not protrude any where near as much as the canon. Here is a quick snap with my Sony digicam (Man look at that CA!)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/DSC03263.jpg

it still protrudes inside the mount of the lens and on many lenses (such as the Sigma 24-70) the rear lens element will hit the front of the TC, which you don't want to happen!

[scotttnz]

Scott, a new camera won't help your take better pictures, it'll just make you happy to have a new toy. Get the 17-55 and forget the camera upgrade for now. Unless you're doing wedding or commercial 4 is irrelevant.

But 30Ds are black, and we all know black cameras take better pictures!

Thanks Tim, that is pretty much the conclusion I have come to. I will get more out of the lens, and can upgrade the camera to a new model that offers more benifits over the 350D later.

[tim]

Where are you getting the 17-55 from? Since there was no followup here I might just buy locally if I can get them to match the Auckland Camera price.

[scotttnz]

Where are you getting the 17-55 from? Since there was no followup here I might just buy locally if I can get them to match the Auckland Camera price.

Auckland Camera most probably. Glam was only $20 cheaper, so I will stick with what I know.

[theflyingkiwi]

But 30Ds are black, and we all know black cameras take better pictures!

Thanks Tim, that is pretty much the conclusion I have come to. I will get more out of the lens, and can upgrade the camera to a new model that offers more benifits over the 350D later.


Also we know that a black camera means it's more of a tool rather than a toy :) plus the silver makes it look like a point and shoot.

joking aside, it's ture what Tim said. glass is more important. that's why I still use a 10D, it still takes great pictures.

[OiPaz]

Seen this one yet Tony?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=69058291&key=142499

Gosh! That's hugely tempting!!! :D

[dgcorner]

I got a e-mail that stated "dam AC is cheaper than we can offer, what are we going to do about it" It was an internal e-mail :lol:

I replyed I have a knife they can borrow to sharpen their pencil

Geez, and you wound them up so much that they gave you a Canon jacket. That must have eaten into their margins big time!:lol:

Oh well, it is back to AC then.

[OiPaz]

we all know black cameras take better pictures!
Yep!
My 350D is black! :p

[scotttnz]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-69188979.htm

Hmmmmm.....$60 off new price + free UV filter.......1 month old.....

Not sure if it is cheap enough to tempt me.....I have asked some questions.

[Wazza]

My shots were used? lmfao, I haven't even had a confirmation email or paid

[Wazza]

Tracey, can you please take a photo of the images? Text? Whole page? Cheers
Back to work I go

[Wazza]

I think Tony should donate the gear to POTN. We can name it, Oh-Holy-One-Tony

:p

The Macro, and lighting gear lights my eyes... But, not till after New years ;)

[NordieBoy]

Hi Everyone

Just spotted a poster about this photo competition on campus so thought I had better put the link up:

http://www.mightyriverpower.co.nz/News/Detail.aspx?id=748

Think there are plenty of shots in this thread alone that could be entered (imho).

Hmmm...
Wonder what the last sentence of this means?
16. Copyright will remain with the photographer Mighty River Power reserves the right to reproduce the works for publicity purposes in any Mighty River Power publication or exhibition. There will be no entitlement to royalty or other payment for reproduction. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure any relevant permissions are obtained.

[Wazza]

They run competitions, and use your shots for free. Give away say $500 worth of prizes.. ANd it's still cheaper than taking a full res image of a pro, and reusing their images.

[theflyingkiwi]

Hmmm...
Wonder what the last sentence of this means?

I see posted in a few threads around here that sort of things happens alot.

I don't see it as a problem unless you are a pro and you might get lose money on the photograph.

[weka2000]

Part A of tonights effort

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1944255#post1944255

Part B is getting done will post link when done.

[weka2000]

I think Tony should donate the gear to POTN. We can name it, Oh-Holy-One-Tony

:p

The Macro, and lighting gear lights my eyes... But, not till after New years ;)
Well thats all fine and dandy but how does that pay for my new "L" glass ???

[tag141]

Was having a quick play tomight although it was chucking it down.

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/car.jpg

I didn't really realise how much light the city throws up. That orange glow is a town of only 50K people.!!

Then I thought the aliens were landing.

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/alien.jpg

but phew, it was only the local drivingrange.

[dgcorner]

Was having a quick play tonight although it was chucking it down.
I didn't really realise how much light the city throws up. That orange glow is a town of only 50K people.!!

Light pollution does that. Problem is that our eyes adjust to the light within our periphery. Long exposures tend to "suck up" all the available light...

[MHP]

love photos like that bottom one tag141, it really shows, and reminds me, how linear light is.

[IainB]

Anyone have an idea of how much I can sell my set of relatively new graphite shaft golf clubs? I received a new set of Honma clubs and my "old" set is surplus to my needs.

John, it all depends on brand and what clubs comprise the set - woods,irons putter? I'm a golfer (loose definition, I must say, after my game today!) and know that prices can vary widely depending on the brand. New sets are regularly on special and that can affect the price of used sets. Phone JKs Driving range at the airport and check out prices for used 'sets'. Oh,and check Trademe!

[dgcorner]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-69188979.htm

Hmmmmm.....$60 off new price + free UV filter.......1 month old.....

Not sure if it is cheap enough to tempt me.....I have asked some questions.

Assuming that the balance of warranty is transferrable, and that the filter is decent then it looks like a good buy. Have a look at his feedback -- if there aren't any negatives in the last year then go for it.

I just don't like the sample pic he used:p

[dgcorner]

John, it all depends on brand and what clubs comprise the set - woods,irons putter? I'm a golfer (loose definition, I must say, after my game today!) and know that prices can vary widely depending on the brand. New sets are regularly on special and that can affect the price of used sets. Phone JKs Driving range at the airport and check out prices for used 'sets'. Oh,and check Trademe!

Thanks Iain! Will check out TM. Brand-wise it is Pro-Tactic which had very good reviews when I bought the set a few years ago. The new ones I have are Honmas... This should be a good starter set I think.

[weka2000]

Here is part B in Black and white

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1944391#post1944391

[weka2000]

love photos like that bottom one tag141, it really shows, and reminds me, how linear light is.

I agree. Look cool. So 1D is the way to go Tag.....ummmmmm drool ;)

[tag141]

So 1D is the way to go

Actually I reckon glass is the way to go. I went to the velodrome on Fri and was so disappointed with the results. Somewhere the 1D should have excelled. I found the glass let the camera down badly. I had it on A1 servo and just at the crucial moments the lens went hunting (Canon 75-300). Don't know whether that is due to operator though. Ended up with very blurry results. Only the Sigma (15-30) and the Canon (35-135) coped but they are a lot newer. Didn't take bigma as you can practically touch the riders. Anyway got the next lens on the christmas list (70-200 2.8L). Missus doesn't know she's buying it for me yet. Oh God, I'm getting POTN disease....my wish list is...

[weka2000]

Actually I reckon glass is the way to go. I went to the velodrome on Fri and was so disappointed with the results. Somewhere the 1D should have excelled. I found the glass let the camera down badly. I had it on A1 servo and just at the crucial moments the lens went hunting (Canon 75-300). Don't know whether that is due to operator though. Ended up with very blurry results. Only the Sigma (15-30) and the Canon (35-135) coped but they are a lot newer. Didn't take bigma as you can practically touch the riders. Anyway got the next lens on the christmas list (70-200 2.8L). Missus doesn't know she's buying it for me yet. Oh God, I'm getting POTN disease....my wish list is...

Hey L glass goes well with 5D's and 1D's, send me your 1D and I will show you :p

[tim]

This weeks GRINZ (http://www.grinz.co.nz/) newsletter just linked to this article, kinda interesting about stock image libraries. You guys might like to join GRINZ, don't think it's just for pros.

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/micro-payment.shtml

[joeseph]

at the crucial moments the lens went hunting (Canon 75-300)
Hmmm.. let me guess, 5.6 apeture? this is one of the reasons my 75-300 is used for keeping the dust out of my eos500 - I thought about turfing it but didn't have enough body caps. :p

[tim]

Just digging through my archives to make a book, what do you guys think of these? Anyone care to guess lenses etc used?

http://mrwild.co.nz/unprotected/potn/Beach1.jpg

http://mrwild.co.nz/unprotected/potn/Beach2.jpg

[joeseph]

Just digging through my archives to make a book, what do you guys think of these? Anyone care to guess lenses etc used?
18-55?

[Moppie]

50 1.8?

[tim]

Canon A70! Not a bad wee camera!

[joeseph]

Canon A70! Not a bad wee camera!
Nice - care to post the exif data?

[weka2000]

Tim whats the book about?

[tim]

#1, 1/1000th, F8.0, 5.41mm
#2, 1/800th, F5.6, 5.41mm

ISO unknown in both cases, doesn't seem to be in the exif.

[Moppie]

Canon A70! Not a bad wee camera!


Nice, how did you manage the blue around the sun in the first one?
Poleriser?

[tim]

Tim whats the book about?

It's a book of holiday photos, I like them better than albums and 6x4 prints. Using www.momento.com.au via www.dac.co.nz

[tim]

Nice, how did you manage the blue around the sun in the first one?
Poleriser?

Point and shoot! I tweaked it a little in photoshop but that's just how it was.

[Moppie]

Point and shoot! I tweaked it a little in photoshop but that's just how it was.


Very cool, You can shoot a lot closer to the sun with a compact, I think because of the small lens, with out blowing out the sky, but Iv never seen a shot that close, that retained so much colour!

[DiscoLizard]

Hmm, weird, couldn't access POTN at all from work today.... every other site was working.

[Wazza]

The first shot looks like the Hue was made to like +5 and a bit of saturation...


Did Tony ask where my landscapes are? I've got a few ;)
But they're not too great

[tim]

I didn't know my aperture from my elbow then, the P&S got me great results quite often. I still use it occasionally, on holiday mainly.

[tim]

The first shot looks like the Hue was made to like +5 and a bit of saturation...

Yep you're about right, like I said tweaked it a little.

[Moppie]

I didn't know my aperture from my elbow then, the P&S got me great results quite often. I still use it occasionally, on holiday mainly.

I trust you've moved beyond shooting in the Auto Point and Shoot modes though :)

Its quite an advanced camera if you get into it.

[Wazza]

My point and shoot took some great shots...

All these shots are from point and shoot:

http://wazza.nfscity.com/auckland.htm

[tim]

I trust you've moved beyond shooting in the Auto Point and Shoot modes though :)

Its quite an advanced camera if you get into it.

Now... I mostly use manual, sometimes Av. Not sure I take any better photos than I used to with the A70.

For my next wedding, when I first arrive, i'll start taking photos with a disposable camera, or my cameraphone - after pulling out the big cameras to show I have them. It might get a laugh :)

[Nzshrimper]

It's a book of holiday photos, I like them better than albums and 6x4 prints. Using www.momento.com.au (http://www.momento.com.au) via www.dac.co.nz (http://www.dac.co.nz) nice link.. its given me ideas for Christmas presents for my parents in england.. cheers for that... Just need to get some decent photos to put in them now.;)

[FlyingPete]

Now... I mostly use manual, sometimes Av. Not sure I take any better photos than I used to with the A70.

For my next wedding, when I first arrive, i'll start taking photos with a disposable camera, or my cameraphone - after pulling out the big cameras to show I have them. It might get a laugh :)

In the days before I had a DSLR I would turn up to do some work with my EOS30 and all the gear pull it out so the client new I had the "right stuff", then I would say "I think we will use digital today" and pull out the G3 :D

[downunder]

It's a book of holiday photos, I like them better than albums and 6x4 prints. Using www.momento.com.au (http://www.momento.com.au) via www.dac.co.nz (http://www.dac.co.nz)

Great idea, I've not seen this before, will have to look into it.

[tim]

You can't order directly, you have to use DAC in Wellington. There's probably somewhere in Auckland too. I'm trying them for personal stuff because they're cheaper than asuka, and easier to design, given they give you layout software which is pretty dang good.

[lizard]

Hey everyone, david wants me to ask you all if you have any ideas why he can't log into POTN from work anymore? he can log in fine at home, and he used to be able to from work, but the last few days hes been unable to. (i think hes having withdrawal symptoms ;-) )
any ideas for things he can check or whatever?

[dgcorner]

Hey everyone, david wants me to ask you all if you have any ideas why he can't log into POTN from work anymore? he can log in fine at home, and he used to be able to from work, but the last few days hes been unable to. (i think hes having withdrawal symptoms ;-) )
any ideas for things he can check or whatever?

It is possible that the POTN site has been blocked by the IT administrator -- David must be spending too much time on the forum at work:lol:

[weka2000]

Hey everyone, david wants me to ask you all if you have any ideas why he can't log into POTN from work anymore? he can log in fine at home, and he used to be able to from work, but the last few days hes been unable to. (i think hes having withdrawal symptoms ;-) )
any ideas for things he can check or whatever?

Check to see if the cookies are blocked from this domain

[lizard]

david says:
tell him that i am the IT administrator among other things, and that i should have blocked myself from it, but i haven't...

[rabsoft]

david says:
tell him that i am the IT administrator among other things, and that i should have blocked myself from it, but i haven't...

Back to basics

- Try accessing the site from a couple of other computers at his work first to confirm that it isn't his pc
- If he goes through a proxy try clearing it's cache and try accessing it from the other side of the proxy to confirm it isn't a problem with the proxy

[lizard]

david says:
So far no luck... I've tried from several machines in the office, firefox and IE, I've reset the router... As far as I know, we don't go through a proxy

[weka2000]

david says:
So far no luck... I've tried from several machines in the office, firefox and IE, I've reset the router... As far as I know, we don't go through a proxy

Tell him to try a ping and nslookup. Is he getting a error message?

[DiscoLizard]

I'm now here via a web-proxy (anonymouse.org)... How strange, maybe POTN banned me, rather than the other way around...

[Moppie]

If they banned you, you would know about it :)

Can run an ping trace back to the POTN server?
If its a POTN problem that will let Peka know.
But, since you can get on via a proxy it does sound a like a problem at your end somewhere.

[DiscoLizard]

I tried pinging 216.40.233.201, and all I got was timeouts :(

I just wonder if the work IP is in a range that has been banned from POTN.

[Moppie]

Possible, but agian unlikly.

Most forums take IP banning very seriously, because it can effect more than one member.
Its only ever done in extreme circumstances, and with the smallest range that can be narrowed down.

If you still think thats the problem then just shoot Peka or CDS, or both a PM.

[DiscoLizard]

For sure Moppie, but I'm struggling to work out what else it could be.

The fact that when I change my "appearance" to the site, and can suddenly get access, and the fact that I'm not having any trouble with any other site would seem to point to something at the other end, I would have thought. But then as far as IT admins go, I'm at the very low end of the scale, so any ideas you guys have is certainly appreciated!

[scotttnz]

Assuming that the balance of warranty is transferrable, and that the filter is decent then it looks like a good buy. Have a look at his feedback -- if there aren't any negatives in the last year then go for it.

I just don't like the sample pic he used:p

I have decide for the $100 I would save I would rather have the peace of mind of a new one. Then I can get an extended warranty if I want (which i probably will on this). The saving is small compared to the overall price, so unless they drop the price, I will stick with new.

I have no problem buying second hand (Both my Sigmas are second hand), but want a decent discount to offset the risk, and hassle if something goes wrong.

[dgcorner]

I have decide for the $100 I would save I would rather have the peace of mind of a new one. Then I can get an extended warranty if I want (which i probably will on this). The saving is small compared to the overall price, so unless they drop the price, I will stick with new.

I have no problem buying second hand (Both my Sigmas are second hand), but want a decent discount to offset the risk, and hassle if something goes wrong.

Indeed, $45 off is not much incentive to buy, even with a free UV filter. Re extended warranty -- do make sure to read the fine print. I've learned heaps in my new job regarding these things (we offer 3 - 5 yrs extended warranties) There are a few surprises so you are better off knowing them beforehand.

[scotttnz]

Indeed,

They just dropped the price after I let them know I was pulling out because it is not cheap enough. Buy now is now $1500.....wonder what reserve is.

[weka2000]

They just dropped the price after I let them know I was pulling out because it is not cheap enough. Buy now is now $1500.....wonder what reserve is.

What are you looking at buying?

So no one intrested in any of my bits....well serious buyers with money on hand :lol:

[scotttnz]

What are you looking at buying?

So no one intrested in any of my bits....well serious buyers with money on hand :lol:

EFS 17-55 f2.8 IS.

I was tempted by a few of your bits, but I don't need them. I do "need" to replace the kit lens.

[FlyingPete]

EFS 17-55 f2.8 IS.

I was tempted by a few of your bits, but I don't need them. I do "need" to replace the kit lens.

As was I, tempted but not could not justify :rolleyes:

The 85 f/1.8 is on my list a bit too far down it at the moment, might be interested in some of the studio kit? Might be easier to sell it as a whole though.

[FlyingPete]

What are you looking at buying?

So no one intrested in any of my bits....well serious buyers with money on hand :lol:

Actually could you do a breakdown on your studio gear? That IR whizzo would be useful, as would be big lighting stand with the boom.

[dgcorner]

What are you looking at buying?

....well serious buyers with money on hand :lol:

Yep, you hit the nail on the head!:lol: So far no joy re my IRD refund cheque. The answer I keep on getting is that they (the IRD) are still within their parameters of 8-10 weeks:evil: . . . and I thought that I would have my 70-200 in time for my son's camp next Tuesday!:cry:

Oh well, well and good that I have not put my 28-105 up for sale just yet. As Pete says, it is sharp at f/8... I just have to hope that the shooting conditions will allow that aperture the whole time without me having to increase my ISO or resort to using a tripod or monopod:)

[Moppie]

So no one intrested in any of my bits....well serious buyers with money on hand :lol:

We're all serious, its the money on hand bit thats a problem :)
I get paid on the 10th (should be there on Friday), I'll let you know then.

[theflyingkiwi]

So no one intrested in any of my bits....well serious buyers with money on hand :lol:

That lens you got on trademe. have ya sold it yet ?

[weka2000]

That lens you got on trademe. have ya sold it yet ?

No, 2 watchers are looking

[weka2000]

Actually could you do a breakdown on your studio gear? That IR whizzo would be useful, as would be big lighting stand with the boom.

To messy. Its a complete setup you start selling bits and then you end up with bits that dont sell.

[scotttnz]

I did it. Will be the proud owner of a 17-55 f2.8 IS when my bonus comes through next Thursday. Now to update my Sig and track down a lens hood for it.

[FlyingPete]

I did it. Will be the proud owner of a 17-55 f2.8 IS when my bonus comes through next Thursday. Now to update my Sig and track down a lens hood for it.

Congrats and Enjoy :D Did you get it from AC or from Trademe?

[Moppie]

Wohoo!!!

When do you get to see it in action?

[joeseph]

Hey everyone, david wants me to ask you all if you have any ideas why he can't log into POTN from work anymore? he can log in fine at home, and he used to be able to from work, but the last few days hes been unable to. (i think hes having withdrawal symptoms ;-) )
any ideas for things he can check or whatever?
If the router/firewall allows it, try a tracert to photography-on-the.net and see where it fails. If it can't find host then DNS isn't working properly, if it does find it and stops somewhere in the path, then you know which hop to be looking at...

e.g from my home machine:
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>tracert photography-on-the.net

Tracing route to photography-on-the.net [216.40.233.201]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 2 ms 1 ms 1 ms 192.168.10.1
2 70 ms 71 ms 72 ms lo0.akl-grafton-bba2.ihug.net [203.173.63.167]
3 72 ms 65 ms 68 ms gi1-24.akl-grafton-bdr1.ihug.net [203.109.130.14]
4 72 ms 70 ms 69 ms ip-static-202-147-45-73.asianetcom.net [202.147.45.73]
5 222 ms 219 ms 222 ms po4-2.gw1.sjc1.asianetcom.net [202.147.55.198]
6 193 ms 193 ms 190 ms ge-4-1-0.mpr1.sjc7.us.mfnx.net [206.223.116.86]
7 198 ms 197 ms 197 ms so-5-0-0.mpr4.sjc2.us.above.net [64.125.30.178]
8 231 ms 232 ms 237 ms so-6-0-0.mpr1.lax9.us.above.net [64.125.27.206]
9 205 ms 208 ms 205 ms so-3-0-0.mpr2.lax9.us.above.net [64.125.31.102]
10 237 ms 250 ms 230 ms so-5-1-0.mpr1.iah1.us.above.net [64.125.29.98]
11 248 ms 234 ms 229 ms so-0-0-0.mpr2.iah1.us.above.net [64.125.31.62]
12 254 ms 259 ms 260 ms 289.ge-3-2-1.mpr1.iah1.us.above.net [216.200.251.26]
13 248 ms 248 ms 246 ms ivhou-207-218-245-28.ev1.net [207.218.245.28]
14 250 ms 245 ms 243 ms ivhou-207-218-245-125.ev1.net [207.218.245.125]
15 243 ms 253 ms 242 ms photography-on-the.net [216.40.233.201]

Trace complete.

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>

[scotttnz]

Congrats and Enjoy Did you get it from AC or from Trademe?

Trademe, they dropped the price and answered my 20 questions correctly. It is conditional on my inspection when I pick it up.

When do you get to see it in action?

I have to wait a week unfortunately. My bonus gets paid next Wednesday night.

[DiscoLizard]

Tracing route to photography-on-the.net [216.40.233.201]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 192.9.100.200
2 28 ms 28 ms 28 ms 222-153-8-1.jetstream.xtra.co.nz [222.153.8.1]
3 25 ms 26 ms 26 ms 222.152.41.217
4 56 ms 30 ms 32 ms vlan-20.tkbr4.global-gateway.net.nz [210.55.202.
205]
5 27 ms 29 ms 28 ms pc1-30.tkbr3.global-gateway.net.nz [210.55.202.6
5]
6 151 ms 149 ms 153 ms so3-1-0.labr3.global-gateway.net.nz [203.96.120.
78]
7 161 ms 150 ms 154 ms so2-0-0-0.labr4.global-gateway.net.nz [203.96.12
0.102]
8 162 ms 160 ms 160 ms g11-2-107.core01.lax05.atlas.cogentco.com [154.5
4.11.145]
9 162 ms 162 ms 163 ms t3-2.mpd01.lax01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.3.21
]
10 193 ms 192 ms 190 ms t8-4.mpd01.iah01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.2.19
7]
11 190 ms 187 ms 187 ms g0-0-0.core01.iah01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.2
.201]
12 * * * Request timed out.
13 * * * Request timed out.
14 * * * Request timed out.
15 * * * Request timed out.
16 * * * Request timed out.
17..............

[Moppie]

Tracing route to photography-on-the.net [216.40.233.201]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 192.9.100.200
2 28 ms 28 ms 28 ms 222-153-8-1.jetstream.xtra.co.nz [222.153.8.1]
3 25 ms 26 ms 26 ms 222.152.41.217
4 56 ms 30 ms 32 ms vlan-20.tkbr4.global-gateway.net.nz [210.55.202.
205]
5 27 ms 29 ms 28 ms pc1-30.tkbr3.global-gateway.net.nz [210.55.202.6
5]
6 151 ms 149 ms 153 ms so3-1-0.labr3.global-gateway.net.nz [203.96.120.
78]
7 161 ms 150 ms 154 ms so2-0-0-0.labr4.global-gateway.net.nz [203.96.12
0.102]
8 162 ms 160 ms 160 ms g11-2-107.core01.lax05.atlas.cogentco.com [154.5
4.11.145]
9 162 ms 162 ms 163 ms t3-2.mpd01.lax01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.3.21
]
10 193 ms 192 ms 190 ms t8-4.mpd01.iah01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.2.19
7]
11 190 ms 187 ms 187 ms g0-0-0.core01.iah01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.2
.201]
12 * * * Request timed out.
13 * * * Request timed out.
14 * * * Request timed out.
15 * * * Request timed out.
16 * * * Request timed out.
17..............



I would send that to Peka :)

[DiscoLizard]

I wrote a quick message to CDS before lunch, but I guess he's probably in bed, or dealing with more urgent things...

I'd hate to piss Pekka off if this is actually my fault, but I don't see how it could be?

[tim]

What's "17......" for? Did you cut it off? That's the important bit. Not all routers reply to ping requests.

[joeseph]

just did one from 3G card...
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>tracert photography-on-the.net

Tracing route to photography-on-the.net [216.40.233.201]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 143 ms 153 ms 157 ms 166-179-16-1.jamamobile.co.nz [166.179.16.1]
2 * * * Request timed out.
3 145 ms 128 ms 129 ms a4-0-0-11.ipa1-r16-5.xtra.co.nz [203.96.111.49]
4 129 ms 137 ms 167 ms GGI-MDR-INT.xtra.co.nz [203.96.111.206]
5 1164 ms 1437 ms 1275 ms p2-0.tkbr3.global-gateway.net.nz [203.96.120.74]
6 249 ms 292 ms 267 ms so-1-1-0.labr3.global-gateway.net.nz [202.50.232.18]
7 485 ms 384 ms 273 ms so2-0-0-0.labr4.global-gateway.net.nz [203.96.120.102]
8 282 ms 282 ms 266 ms g11-2-107.core01.lax05.atlas.cogentco.com [154.5
4.11.145]
9 278 ms 258 ms 272 ms t3-2.mpd01.lax01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.3.21]
10 381 ms 294 ms 302 ms t2-2.mpd01.iah01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.3.37]
11 301 ms 296 ms 287 ms g11-0-0.core01.iah01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.5.197]
12 298 ms 301 ms 469 ms EveryonesInternet.demarc.cogentco.com [38.112.12.178]
13 288 ms 291 ms 292 ms ivhou-207-218-245-27.ev1.net [207.218.245.27]
14 313 ms 298 ms 286 ms ivhou-207-218-245-125.ev1.net [207.218.245.125]

15 301 ms 302 ms 321 ms photography-on-the.net [216.40.233.201]

Trace complete.

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>


Your trace is failing somewhere in the USA so you could always try and speak to someone at the Xtra helpdesk (if you've some time on your hands...)
Tell them it's a mission critical site!

[DiscoLizard]

Ok, it's all working again... I'm now here by myself, without the proxy:

Tracing route to photography-on-the.net [216.40.233.201]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 <1 ms <1 ms <1 ms 192.9.100.200
2 27 ms 27 ms 39 ms 222-153-8-1.jetstream.xtra.co.nz [222.153.8.1]
3 25 ms 25 ms 25 ms 222.152.41.217
4 27 ms 26 ms 28 ms vlan-20.tkbr4.global-gateway.net.nz [210.55.202.205]
5 25 ms 26 ms 26 ms pc1-30.tkbr3.global-gateway.net.nz [210.55.202.65]
6 151 ms 151 ms 150 ms so3-1-0.labr3.global-gateway.net.nz [203.96.120.78]
7 150 ms 155 ms 150 ms so2-0-0-0.labr4.global-gateway.net.nz [203.96.120.102]
8 165 ms 168 ms 165 ms g11-2-107.core01.lax05.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.11.145]
9 168 ms 162 ms 163 ms t3-2.mpd01.lax01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.3.21]
10 194 ms 193 ms 190 ms t8-4.mpd01.iah01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.2.197]
11 192 ms 193 ms 200 ms g0-0-0.core01.iah01.atlas.cogentco.com [154.54.2.201]
12 * * * Request timed out.
13 203 ms 201 ms 202 ms ivhou-207-218-245-29.ev1.net [207.218.245.29]
14 199 ms 201 ms 200 ms ivhou-207-218-245-125.ev1.net [207.218.245.125]
15 199 ms 199 ms 199 ms photography-on-the.net [216.40.233.201]

Trace complete.



I don't know how or why, but I'm glad it's going again :D

[DiscoLizard]

Thanks for the help everyone! I appreciate it :)

[NordieBoy]

The site works fine for me fine but...
Traceroute?

~$ traceroute photography-on-the.net
traceroute to photography-on-the.net (216.40.233.201), 30 hops max, 38 byte packets
1 firewall (192.168.1.1) 0.227 ms 0.122 ms 0.113 ms
2 60.234.8.16 (60.234.8.16) 68.901 ms 70.148 ms 67.631 ms
3 60.234.9.1 (60.234.9.1) 68.269 ms 62.062 ms 67.996 ms
4 ge-2-2-0.gw4.AKL1.asianetcom.net (203.192.166.69) 65.451 ms 71.653 ms 67.563 ms
5 po3-3.gw1.sjc1.asianetcom.net (202.147.55.194) 250.618 ms 245.902 ms po4-1.gw1.sjc1.asianetcom.net (202.147.55.246) 189.436 ms
6 ge-4-1-0.mpr1.sjc7.us.mfnx.net (206.223.116.86) 249.760 ms 229.989 ms 216.808 ms
7 so-5-0-0.mpr4.sjc2.us.above.net (64.125.30.178) 222.078 ms 233.316 ms 222.766 ms
8 so-6-0-0.mpr1.lax9.us.above.net (64.125.27.206) 198.429 ms 230.157 ms 204.606 ms
9 so-3-0-0.mpr2.lax9.us.above.net (64.125.31.102) 232.710 ms 229.115 ms 206.505 ms
10 so-5-1-0.mpr1.iah1.us.above.net (64.125.29.98) 288.388 ms 263.401 ms 259.073 ms
11 so-0-0-0.mpr2.iah1.us.above.net (64.125.31.62) 259.511 ms 242.608 ms 259.914 ms
12 289.ge-3-2-1.mpr1.iah1.us.above.net (216.200.251.26) 262.303 ms 234.726 ms 263.510 ms
13 ivhou-207-218-245-29.ev1.net (207.218.245.29) 232.261 ms 233.696 ms 257.716 ms
14 ivhou-207-218-245-125.ev1.net (207.218.245.125) 233.379 ms 260.937 ms 258.379 ms
15 * * *
16 * * *
17 * * *
18 * * *
19 * * *
20 * * *
21 * * *
22 * * *
23 * * *
24 * * *
25 * * *
26 * * *
27 * * *
28 * * *
29 * * *
30 * * *
~$

[tim]

Mine works fine but look at my tracert

Tracing route to photography-on-the.net [216.40.233.201]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 * * * Request timed out.
2 * * * Request timed out.
3 * * * Request timed out.
4 * * * Request timed out.
5 * * * Request timed out.
6 * * * Request timed out.
7 * * * Request timed out.
8 * * * Request timed out.
9 * * * Request timed out.
10 * * * Request timed out.
11 * * * Request timed out.
12 * * * Request timed out.
13 * * * Request timed out.
14 * * * Request timed out.
15 * * * Request timed out.
16 * * * Request timed out.
17 * * * Request timed out.
18 * * * Request timed out.
19 * * * Request timed out.
20 * * * Request timed out.
21 * * * Request timed out.
22 * * * Request timed out.
23 * * * Request timed out.
24 * * * Request timed out.
25 * * * Request timed out.
26 * * * Request timed out.
27 * * * Request timed out.
28 * * * Request timed out.
29 * * * Request timed out.
30 * * * Request timed out.

Trace complete.

[theflyingkiwi]

ohh look I can play this game too :)

1 1 ms <1 ms <1 ms e1.aknx3.orcon.net.nz [192.168.0.1]
2 89 ms 71 ms 71 ms 60.234.8.16
3 70 ms 71 ms 71 ms 60.234.9.1
4 68 ms 71 ms 72 ms ge-2-2-0.gw4.akl1.asianetcom.net [203.192.166.69]
5 225 ms 223 ms 223 ms po4-1.gw1.sjc1.asianetcom.net [202.147.55.246]
6 238 ms 215 ms 239 ms ge-4-1-0.mpr1.sjc7.us.mfnx.net [206.223.116.86]
7 242 ms 207 ms 239 ms so-5-0-0.mpr4.sjc2.us.above.net [64.125.30.178]
8 215 ms 215 ms 247 ms so-6-0-0.mpr1.lax9.us.above.net [64.125.27.206]
9 203 ms 231 ms 231 ms so-3-0-0.mpr2.lax9.us.above.net [64.125.31.102]
10 240 ms 262 ms 239 ms so-4-1-0.mpr1.iah1.us.above.net [64.125.29.106]
11 237 ms 263 ms 239 ms so-0-0-0.mpr2.iah1.us.above.net [64.125.31.62]
12 267 ms 271 ms 239 ms 289.ge-3-2-1.mpr1.iah1.us.above.net [216.200.251.26]
13 298 ms 263 ms 271 ms ivhou-207-218-245-28.ev1.net [207.218.245.28]
14 281 ms 239 ms 263 ms ivhou-207-218-245-125.ev1.net [207.218.245.125]
15 271 ms 239 ms 272 ms photography-on-the.net [216.40.233.201]

everything works for me. I don't use any proxy settings. Zonealarm did ask if I should alow tracert.exe access to the internet.

so tim what's causing your time outs?

[dgcorner]

I did it. Will be the proud owner of a 17-55 f2.8 IS when my bonus comes through next Thursday. Now to update my Sig and track down a lens hood for it.

Congratulations Scott! Looking forward to seeing your pics from the new lens.

[joeseph]

so tim what's causing your time outs?
either ICMP packets not being allowed out of his machine or not being allowed into the outgoing firewall...

[dgcorner]

All this IT talk is making me dizzy ;-)

[tag141]

either ICMP packets not being allowed out of his machine or not being allowed into the outgoing firewall...

Yeah, exactly what I thought....what are we going on about?

[joeseph]

Yeah, exactly what I thought....what are we going on about?
sorry! I'm fluent in jibberish.

[FlyingPete]

either ICMP packets not being allowed out of his machine or not being allowed into the outgoing firewall...

Hmm most corporates block ICMP, unless they are in IT services.

[Moppie]

My giant light tent works:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Moppie/A80inlighttent.jpg

[Moppie]

Yip, it even works with the A80 tiggering the 550 with the optical trigger:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Moppie/20Dlighttent.jpg

[FlyingPete]

My giant light tent works:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Moppie/A80inlighttent.jpg

Cummon, show htem all the cable :D

[Moppie]

Cummon, show htem all the cable :D

Its a bit ugly, when I got home I had to rip all the tape off again and re-insert several of the pins.
I can see why people recoment Din plugs, those cheappo connectors I got just arn't up to it.
Fortunatly you did a bloody good job of soldering it so with a little gentle persuasion its all gone together again :)
I then filled the backs of the plugs with gasket sealant, now I just have to wait 2 weeks for it to set properly. At the moment its only set as a skin, I can use the cable, just have to becareful :)

[theflyingkiwi]

My giant light tent works:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Moppie/A80inlighttent.jpg

is this a home made job?

[Moppie]

is this a home made job?


Cardboard, plus tracing paper, plus "art" card, a little tape and some cheap tiles =

With light inside
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Moppie/lighttent.jpg

With light out side

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Moppie/lighttent2.jpg



Its basicaly some cardboard I had laying around, with some A3 tracing paper taped over giant window cut in each side and the top.
There are 3 flaps that fold over each other at the back, and bits of 10mm doweling running along the bottom edge to get it straight.
Its all held together with lots of parcel tape.
I have 3 flaps at the front to shoot trough, or, for the shots of the cameras I can just climb inside it.

Its about 100mm long, and about 600mm wide, and 600mm high.
I have some A3 "art" card for back grounds, some cheap tiles from bunnings to sit things on.

Total cost was about $15 or so.

The flash can be fired inside the tent, with the wide angle panel over it, or from out side, all thanks to a 1M extension lead Pete helped me make yesterday.

[FlyingPete]

Cardboard, plus tracing paper, plus "art" card, a little tape and some cheap tiles =

With light inside
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Moppie/lighttent.jpg

With light out side

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Moppie/lighttent2.jpg



Its basicaly some cardboard I had laying around, with some A3 tracing paper taped over giant window cut in each side and the top.
There are 3 flaps that fold over each other at the back, and bits of 10mm doweling running along the bottom edge to get it straight.
Its all held together with lots of parcel tape.
I have 3 flaps at the front to shoot trough, or, for the shots of the cameras I can just climb inside it.

Its about 100mm long, and about 600mm wide, and 600mm high.
I have some A3 "art" card for back grounds, some cheap tiles from bunnings to sit things on.

Total cost was about $15 or so.

The flash can be fired inside the tent, with the wide angle panel over it, or from out side, all thanks to a 1M extension lead Pete helped me make yesterday.

I love it! It will be popular with all those from Wellington too ;)

[TKRFAN]

Tracey, can you please take a photo of the images? Text? Whole page? Cheers
Back to work I go

Hey Wazza

Sorry this took so long - and for the bad shots lol but I thought quick was best ;)



Also, the prizes in the mighty river comp would buy a nice L lens, and even the runner up prize would get you a nice portion of one :)