GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[dgcorner]

You lot seen this? What a joke!

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

Well, the joke has reached $180... and it is still going... There are those... and then there are some...;)

[forsaken]

Latest General rambling news.

I quit my job last night.

Got nowhere yet, but not looking.

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

so you actually did it. Congratulations mr Wazza I hope you enjoy your time off and then find the job of your dreams

[forsaken]

lol having watched mallrats on the weekend it finally clicked. Earl (my name is earl) is Jason Lee.

[dgcorner]

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

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

looks like I have been swayed to the darkside of SIGMA

Ok, you can play with the lens after Moppie decides whether he needs it for his work do.

Sigma just launched the new version of the 70-200. Have a look at this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=140294&highlight=Sigma+EX+70-200)

[forsaken]

macro version

[dgcorner]

macro version

Don't be fooled by the designation -- it simply means it can focus closer than it's older siblings. I learned that the hard way when I purchased the 24-70... I thought I could get an all-arounder + a macro lens in one.:confused: :evil: But I shouldn't complain -- the 24-70 is a great "little" lens.;)

[scotttnz]

What's with this thread tonight? Are we going for the fastest growing thread record or something?

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

Yes! I like mine a lot. Get the 1.4TC as well and you have got a 100-280 f4.
There are a few around on the second hand market, I picked up mine, in mint condition for $700 (Non DG) + $220 for the TC.

I would like:

30D
24-105L
100mm Macro.

Wait, they are not Sigma's.....runs away shouting to Pete "Pete, your spell is wearing off"

Actually, I really want an EFS 17-55 f2.8 IS.......I am allowed to dream.....

Ah there is the problem.....Pete's last post on this thread was 5 days ago way back on page 33, and he has removed his subliminal message from his signiture! No wonder there is all this talk of canon lenses going on!

Pete....are you there.....are you ok.....speak to us....we miss you....

[dgcorner]

. . . Pete....are you there.....are you ok.....speak to us....we miss you....

I think that he mentioned that he would be in Hamiltonia this week... they must be clobbering him with the projects before he leaves... hopefully his employers will learn from this painful experience.

[scotttnz]

I think that he mentioned that he would be in Hamiltonia this week... they must be clobbering him with the projects before he leaves... hopefully his employers will learn from this painful experience.

I actually spoke to him earlier tonight. He's been pretty busy at work, and is busy at home trying to get his new home office painted and ready to start work on Monday week.

[FlyingPete]

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

senel amgis yub ;)

[iKirst]

senel amgis yub ;)
alemayo

[forsaken]

senel amgis yub ;)

translation?

[iKirst]

read backwards, Simon :lol:

Mind you, what is a Lenes? :p

[forsaken]

ah the backwards reading

[FlyingPete]

I think that he mentioned that he would be in Hamiltonia this week... they must be clobbering him with the projects before he leaves... hopefully his employers will learn from this painful experience.

Yep clobbering and then some, I have been to Hamiltonia three times in the last week!

Unfortunately this may all end in tears, as it looks like this may all come to blows about a wee issue of some training I did last year, and the $5000 my employer want me to reimburse them when I leave.

I am in the process of aggressive negations at the moment, and I am about to lawyer up, as I believe they have no legal ground to bill me.

I don't get it those who know me well know I don't look to intentionally scr*w people or my employer over, it was simple, they paid me X and the market rate for my skills was x+ 50%, they had plenty of warning and only bought the training issue up after I resigned. I even had the OK to contract back to them after I leave to help them in transition, so it is not as if I was being uncooperative, and most of all Shona even baked them brownie :(

That, late nights, all the paper work and stuff setting myself up in business (got my GST stuff today), the above issue, and turning an old wasted corner of the house into my new office has had me quite busy to say the least :rolleyes:

[FlyingPete]

read backwards, Simon :lol:

Mind you, what is a Lenes? :p

Backwards and partly encrypted ;)

[Moppie]

and most of all Shona even baked them brownie :(



Those bastards!!


I wouldn't worry to much about them wanting the money for training, unless something was discussed at the time then they don't have a legal leg to stand on. Its just them being childish, sad at that level, but its all it is.

[forsaken]

and most of all Shona even baked them brownie :(

sounds like a waste of perfectly good brownies :(


the have no right to try and make you pay the training fee. Thats the sort of thing my boss would do

[FlyingPete]

Those bastards!!


I wouldn't worry to much about them wanting the money for training, unless something was discussed at the time then they don't have a legal leg to stand on. Its just them being childish, sad at that level, but its all it is.

Yep that is what we think, an except from my contact:

(Employer goes here) provides a substantial investment in training opportunities to maintain its position in the forefront of the industry. Under the training policy you may be required to reimberse some of the costs of your training should you leave the Company before fulfilling the program of obligations you have agreed to for a given training program.

Now firstly they sent me on the training, secondly I was the most experience in the product (in fact the only one at all), thirdly no agreement or anything like the above was signed or discussed prior to the training.

They do say they have a separate policy that apprantly I signed that said they can seek reimbursement within 12 months of the training, but it is not part of my employment contract.

At the moment this issue has gone all the way to the CEO, as I pointed out that if they bill me I will not be assisting them in any way post the 17th (my last day).

Grgghhh :evil:

[Moppie]

If they have an agreement, well then you are in a little trouble, but they have to provide it first, and it has to refernce the training that you did.

Good luck with it.
You can always contract back to them, and charge them a "little" more for the work ;)

[NordieBoy]

and most of all Shona even baked them brownie :(
Who is Brownie?

:(

[tim]

Someone bakin' brownies :p

[joeseph]

search "Kodak brownie" on a GKPE - there's a picture somewhere....

[Wazza]

Edited number of web images from first wedding.

2nd wedding final edits have already been delivered..

First one, I'm waiting for them to get back to me..I don't have their number :o
(Vodafone took their phone back, as mine was in for repairs..along with the saved numbers)

[Wazza]

First wedding gallery is now online..

I'll make a post in the morning, for all to have a look and comment on. :)

[MattL]

Hey Warren, heres an idea. GO TO BED!

[Wazza]

No. :p

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=145527

There we go...
Just a small selection

[iKirst]

Backwards and partly encrypted ;) My dyslexia and human condition (http://thecapitolfaxblog.com/2005/02/25/simply-amazing/) to reading meant I totally understood it anyway ;)

Best of luck with the other stuff too. It seems highly unfair, but I am willing to set upon them and bite their knee caps off for you if things end up unsavoury

[IainB]

That, late nights, all the paper work and stuff setting myself up in business (got my GST stuff today), the above issue, and turning an old wasted corner of the house into my new office has had me quite busy to say the least :rolleyes:

I sympathise with you, Pete! Setting up and running a business can be a real pain when it interferes with a great hobby. Hope it all works out positively for you, and that your business thrives! All power to the adventurous!

[tim]

First one, I'm waiting for them to get back to me..I don't have their number :o
(Vodafone took their phone back, as mine was in for repairs..along with the saved numbers)

It should be written in your contract - you have contract right?

[IainB]

Yep that is what we think, an except from my contact:



Now firstly they sent me on the training, secondly I was the most experience in the product (in fact the only one at all), thirdly no agreement or anything like the above was signed or discussed prior to the training.

They do say they have a separate policy that apprantly I signed that said they can seek reimbursement within 12 months of the training, but it is not part of my employment contract.



Grgghhh :evil:

Something fishy here... Just imagine if an employer chose to send an employee on an expensive training package (o'seas..), it would be a convenient way for them to ensure that employee had to remain with the company, wouldn't you say? Might be different if you requested that training - I can understand the need for the contract in that case.

[dgcorner]

I sympathise with you, Pete! Setting up and running a business can be a real pain when it interferes with a great hobby. Hope it all works out positively for you, and that your business thrives! All power to the adventurous!

Yep, same here. Setting up a business is no joke nor for the faint-hearted. ;)

[iKirst]

Yep, same here. Setting up a business is no joke nor for the faint-hearted. ;) Aww c'mon, it's not that hard if you chose the right business. I set up one (partnership) when I was 21. Had it running very nicely for 5 and a half years :)


....then I ran away to Texas and the ex partner almost went bankrupt because he had no business sense at all.. but thats a whole 'nother story entirely ;)

[joeseph]

They do say they have a separate policy that apprantly I signed that said they can seek reimbursement within 12 months of the training, but it is not part of my employment contract.

If it's written exactly like that, I'd suggest they seek, and you hide...

Must add that I've seen clauses that allow for percentage reimbursement of training costs on numerous occasions - but have yet to see any cases where this has been successfully applied. Stick with it Pete, they're only digging themselves a PR grave by persuing this line.

[dgcorner]

Aww c'mon, it's not that hard if you chose the right business. I set up one (partnership) when I was 21. Had it running very nicely for 5 and a half years :)


....then I ran away to Texas and the ex partner almost went bankrupt because he had no business sense at all.. but thats a whole 'nother story entirely ;)

I guess not. Just difficult when the business doesn't generate any cash for the first 6 - 12 months... if any... and you don't have enough $$$ in your bank account to tide you over...

[FlyingPete]

If it's written exactly like that, I'd suggest they seek, and you hide...

Must add that I've seen clauses that allow for percentage reimbursement of training costs on numerous occasions - but have yet to see any cases where this has been successfully applied. Stick with it Pete, they're only digging themselves a PR grave by persuing this line.

We have come to a "Gentleman's Agreement" on this. I am happy with the outcome, we meet half way on the bill, and I work it off at 20 hours of non billable time over the next few weeks. This works out quite OK, as I am billing for a whole week with the new position from day one, so this is effectively unpaid overtime. I could get dirty and fight it out, but I am not 100% sure I would win, I am much happier with this situation, at least I leave on a good note, and get to keep all my course material!

[iKirst]

Excellent outcome Pete :) Good to see that no money has to be forked out by you.
Unpaid overtime sucks, but in the salary world, thats generally normal. Just pretend you're on Salary for the time being (maybe you are..)

[dgcorner]

We have come to a "Gentleman's Agreement" on this. I am happy with the outcome, we meet half way on the bill, and I work it off at 20 hours of non billable time over the next few weeks. This works out quite OK, as I am billing for a whole week with the new position from day one, so this is effectively unpaid overtime. I could get dirty and fight it out, but I am not 100% sure I would win, I am much happier with this situation, at least I leave on a good note, and get to keep all my course material!

Good on ya Pete! My old man always told me never to burn any bridges... the world is far too small to be doing so... that is unless the employer is a cr@p, blood sucking one... not there are many out there.:)

[iKirst]

Anybody want to buy my flash? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=49867515
No rush to sell as yet, just seeing how the auction fairs

[MattL]

Kirst, I've already put my offer in, I told you this morning :P

[iKirst]

Genuine offers only :lol:

[tim]

Anybody want to buy my flash? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=49867515
No rush to sell as yet, just seeing how the auction fairs

Tempting. I'd like another flash, it could come in handy at times, 3 flashes is better than two.

[Wazza]

Yeah I've been at Kirst's, and all my paperwork and plans were at home.. Where I'm at the moment. Can't be assed. Have to go back to work now. :(

[dgcorner]

Anybody want to buy my flash? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=49867515
No rush to sell as yet, just seeing how the auction fairs

Dang... not a bad price... but I'll have to pass... until I find some cash:(

[dgcorner]

:D Amazing what an extra gig of RAM does:D

I found a supplier in our neck of the woods -- very friendly people. Offered me newer and cheaper RAM (Legend) that was backward compatible to my system. Apparently the older RAMs cost more... maybe because they're no longer manufactured? This finally allowed me to install CS2.

Now all I have to do is convince Tina that we need "broadband":D The supplier was offering a Linksys(?) wireless router for $168... and a D-Link one for $165. The Linksys is apparently more stable than the D-Link... A Linksys PCI wireless adapter(?) for my son's PC is $68... Hmmmm...

[weka2000]

iKirst I would have but decided to go for the ST-2E instead.

[iKirst]

Tempting. I'd like another flash, it could come in handy at times, 3 flashes is better than two.... yes, 3 flashes would be reaaally handy to you, Tim, really, they would ;)

Seriously though, this isn't an urgent sale or anything, it's just 'there' for the sake of being there and being nosy

Dang... not a bad price... but I'll have to pass... until I find some cash:( It's quite alright :)

iKirst I would have but decided to go for the ST-2E instead. I reiterate - it's quite alright :)

[joeseph]

Off on another tangent, I've two spare (free!) tickets to Sunday's Warriors match at Ericsson if anyone's interested - you'd have to sit next to someone waving a 20D & 100-400 around but the sponsors would like to see the seats filled... Fat Freddies Drop is playing from 12 and the game kicks off at 2.
pm me if you're interested.
cheers.

[scotttnz]

Arrrgggghhhh.........U2 has postponed their remaining concerts due to one of the band members immediate family being sick. Good on them for putting family first (I guess it must be serious) but it is still soooooo frustrating!

[weka2000]

New toy arrives next week :) Decided to try the canon ST-E2 to trigger my 3 speedlights. Spent last week doing portraits with 580 on camera and tripod hated it, lacked freedom to move around.

If its no good THEN it time for Alien bees. This will bring my "Studio lighting" up to a grand total of $1800. Thing I like about the alien bees is a)modeling light b)mains power c)add-ons and attachments.

Getting the hang of flashes, and how to position them, getting hang of the "M" settings now all I need to focus on is posing the model correctly :lol:

The speedlights provide enough light for my lounge so the only issue is when the cameras in portrait as the ST-E2 only has a 30 +- degree range.

Wazza wernt you after my setup in March???

Note to ALL wifes of photographers if hubby wants to take photos of you ask for new clothes. My wife is very well dressed now :) Mind you I must admit I love shopping for my wife.

[tim]

Getting the hang of flashes, and how to position them, getting hang of the "M" settings now all I need to focus on is posing the model correctly :lol:

The speedlights provide enough light for my lounge so the only issue is when the cameras in portrait as the ST-E2 only has a 30 +- degree range.

Posing's the hardest part!I do like my 'bees, they put out a phenominal amount of power - though i'd have liked AB1600s or better for the last wedding I did. I was getting F7.1 @ ISO100 for groups of up to 12 people, but i'd have liked F8 or F11... but I could've always bumped the ISO if I really wanted it. The detail you get when you have that amount of light is great! I had one girl in a group of a dozen that I could tell has dandruff!

[IainB]

New toy arrives next week :) Decided to try the canon ST-E2 to trigger my 3 speedlights. Spent last week doing portraits with 580 on camera and tripod hated it, lacked freedom to move around.

If its no good THEN it time for Alien bees. This will bring my "Studio lighting" up to a grand total of $1800. Thing I like about the alien bees is a)modeling light b)mains power c)add-ons and attachments.

Getting the hang of flashes, and how to position them, getting hang of the "M" settings now all I need to focus on is posing the model correctly :lol:

The speedlights provide enough light for my lounge so the only issue is when the cameras in portrait as the ST-E2 only has a 30 +- degree range.

Wazza wernt you after my setup in March???

Note to ALL wifes of photographers if hubby wants to take photos of you ask for new clothes. My wife is very well dressed now :) Mind you I must admit I love shopping for my wife.

Once you've got it sorted, I imagine a few of us will be interested in seeing your setup. That could be a very useful GKPE! You could even take up a collection for the privilege of experimenting in your lounge.

[NordieBoy]

Just having a play with panoramas.
512mb is not really enough.
This one is 14 shots with Nifty (7 portrait on top and 7 on bottom).

Takes a while to get anywhere.

Next step is to actually take some shots of something worth turning into a pano :D

[MattL]

Did somebody say pano? :lol:

Did you shoot that raw? Next step would be to do another version exposed for the shadows, and merge them. HDR pano's are cool (Y)

[MattL]

Going back to general ramblings, does anyone here own a pair of sorels? I know its a long shot, but im looking to buy some soon, so would like some opionons!

[IainB]

Going back to general ramblings, does anyone here own a pair of sorels? I know its a long shot, but im looking to buy some soon, so would like some opionons!

Sounds like you are into snow-boarding as well!

[weka2000]

Once you've got it sorted, I imagine a few of us will be interested in seeing your setup. That could be a very useful GKPE! You could even take up a collection for the privilege of experimenting in your lounge.

Better idea we could get togather and wallpaper the lounge. Then we will have a nice clean background :) This is going to be my easter project.

[iKirst]

Better idea we could get togather and wallpaper the lounge. Then we will have a nice clean background :) This is going to be my easter project.
Working bee eh. It's not a bad plan.
I'm pretty good at surpervising :lol:

[scotttnz]

Anyone planning to shoot the Pacifica Festival over the weekend? I was thinking of going along, but not sure if I can be bothered fighting the crowds.....

I feel the need to use my camera over the weekend, anyone up for a sunset/night shoot tonight?

[FlyingPete]

Was just updating my www.oldfriends.co.nz profile, and added a club to the system:
GKPE (Great Kiwi Photo Expedition) :D

[iKirst]

Was just updating my www.oldfriends.co.nz (http://www.oldfriends.co.nz) profile, and added a club to the system:
GKPE (Great Kiwi Photo Expedition) :D
I'm not very bright, I can't find it :p
Got a linkage, Mr Pete?

I know why now

Oops, there was a problem
This institution has yet to be approved.
Please allow a few days for it to become available to other people.

I just need to learn to be patient

[MattL]

Sounds like you are into snow-boarding as well! Well, not quite. I'm a skiier, but as I stay way up high on the mountain, Its a good hour long hike to bring food back if the lifts are not running. That sort of situation my jandels dont quite cut it, (i've done a 15 minute bare-foot snow run before) and my old warehouse snowboots are dead.

[FlyingPete]

I'm not very bright, I can't find it :p
Got a linkage, Mr Pete?

I know why now

Oops, there was a problem
This institution has yet to be approved.
Please allow a few days for it to become available to other people.

I just need to learn to be patient

It may not be approved, as they may decide it is not a formal club then.

[NordieBoy]

Did somebody say pano? :lol:

Did you shoot that raw? Next step would be to do another version exposed for the shadows, and merge them. HDR pano's are cool (Y)

Lightened up the foreground a bit.
All shot in jpg just to play.

[dgcorner]

Anyone planning to shoot the Pacifica Festival over the weekend? I was thinking of going along, but not sure if I can be bothered fighting the crowds.....

I feel the need to use my camera over the weekend, anyone up for a sunset/night shoot tonight?

Pass... though I would have wanted to go out an shoot a few pics. My GP wants me to lay low for a couple of days.:confused:

[weka2000]

Hard day at the office for me

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1271622#post1271622

[NordieBoy]

Pass... though I would have wanted to go out an shoot a few pics. My GP wants me to lay low for a couple of days.:confused:

You could get some macro shots while you're down there...
;)

[joeseph]

One I couldn't stop laughing at... (not all of you may get the joke...)
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=146016

[Wazza]

Hey Duncan, your workmate, Malcolm came in trying to fix our communications link with the ATM. Been down for 2 days now. Still not fixed.

[NordieBoy]

Tried out the Siggy 70-300 at closer distances today at Natureland in Nelson.
THREAD LINK (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=146035)
Seems to be OK at it...

[joeseph]

Hey Duncan, your workmate, Malcolm came in trying to fix our communications link with the ATM. Been down for 2 days now. Still not fixed.
sounds like a job for a comms engineer, woops! that's me! Nope, I think it's probably the software patch applied to servivce pack two needing hyperthreaded to the core...
or better still, get Telecom to fix their cable...

[NordieBoy]

Hmmm....
Telecom - fix...
Nope, one of those words just dosn't belong.

[joeseph]

Hmmm....
Telecom - fix...
Nope, one of those words just dosn't belong.
It's called an "oxymoron"

[NordieBoy]

Don't know about the "oxy" part...
But the rest fits :D

[weka2000]

Ah yes telecom 6 days to fix my adsl connection.

Roll on April, 6.5meg download and 512 upload at a cheaper price....um seeing is believing.

[MattL]

It's called an "oxymoron" The best one is quite outdated, but back in the win95 days, you cant get a better oxymoron than;

"Microsoft Works"

[FlyingPete]

The best one is quite outdated, but back in the win95 days, you cant get a better oxymoron than;

"Microsoft Works"

Nice!

[tim]

My Xtra ADSL is working fine, but my home phone's not working at all... weird. Telecom say they'll have it fixed by 7pm tomorrow.

[::John::]

Ah yes telecom 6 days to fix my adsl connection.

Try Telstra, mate - next day service - they arrived at 7am, were gone by 8:30 am and I got a bill for $180 for it!

[MattL]

If its off for more than 24hrs dont you get a free month or something?

[NordieBoy]

Yes but do you really want to know what it's a free month of?

:rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

You could get some macro shots while you're down there...
;)

All I need is a macro lens then...:lol:

[NordieBoy]

The Siggy 70-300 works OK :D

http://fran.orcon.net.nz/potn/s20060310-125622.jpg

sesnel amgis yub

[forsaken]

my kit lens is now finding its way to canon NZ where it should be given a birthday, leaving me with only lil old nifty for company. Nifty told me he needed more company of the lens kind so I adopted his half cousin from sigma the 18 - 125 DC not exactly the ducks nuts of a lens but still better than the kit lens.

the only issue is that now I have a 58mm polarising filter and no lens to use it on till kit returns from his enforced holiday

"SESNEL AMGIS YUB!!!"

[MattL]

Do any of you old blokes want to earn yourself a case of beer, and give me a lesson in how to change your brake pads? I had a little look before, seems simple enough, but i'd like someone there who's done it before!

Any takers?

[Moppie]

Very easy to do, what end of the car?
And when do you need them done by?

[MattL]

Front end of the car, and Im sure i should have done them a long time ago.. Im meeting wazza at 4, so before then? if not can do tomorrow?

[weka2000]

Scott send you PM did you get it?

[weka2000]

Do any of you old blokes want to earn yourself a case of beer, there who's done it before! Any takers?

Dont drink beer sorry :(

[MattL]

Coke?

[MattL]

or 3 kilo's of corn chips from gilmores?

[forsaken]

you reminded me that mine are well overdue for a change.

a bit more involved as its front and rear pads with all discs skimmed. Must stop doing burnouts at the night drags, ruins brakes as well as tyres

[MattL]

Ok not today Moppie, im going out climbing. If you have some time sometime this week, PM me :-)

[scotttnz]

Kingston have just dropped their CF prices again making 2Gb the sweet spot, so I am going to order a 2GB Elite Pro on Monday. If anybody else wants one for just under $150 (Wholesale price) let me know before Monday. Here are prices for other sizes etc if interested (Note prices inc GST but exclude freight)

Desciption Stock Avail Buy Inc GST
Kingston 512MB Elite Pro CompactFlash Card 11 58.5
Kingston 1GB Elite Pro CompactFlash Card 40 111.38
Kingston 2GB Elite Pro CompactFlash Card 14 141.75
Kingston 1GB Ultimate CompactFlash Card 5 145.13
Kingston 512MB CompactFlash Card 22 43.88
Kingston 4GB Elite Pro CompactFlash Card 0 318.38
Kingston 2GB Ultimate CompactFlash Card 10 303.75
Kingston 4GB Ultimate CompactFlash Card 0 393.75
Kingston 128MB CompactFlash Card 38 23.63
Kingston 256MB CompactFlash Card 48 31.5
Kingston 1GB CompactFlash Card 10 76.5


I feel the urge for a GKPE mini. Anyone interested for tonight? I was thinking meet up somewhere central for the sunset, then maybe the mission bay fountains after dark??

[weka2000]

Love a 2gig but spent money on ST-E2. Next payday.

I would love a mini, but got kids and 1 car at moment. Have a wheel bearing to do on the323 for WOF.

Sitting down today working out how to spend my money. Looking at selling my Sigma 10-20 and getting a Canon 17-40.
All the glass im looking at has to be 5D compatable.

Im very happy with my Sigma 24-70 F2.8 Bigma may be sold and go for a 120-300 with 2 x TC.

Wazza at some stage can I do some tests against the bigma.

[NordieBoy]

the only issue is that now I have a 58mm polarising filter and no lens to use it on till kit returns from his enforced holiday
I got a 52-58mm adapter for my Nifty.

[NordieBoy]

Do any of you old blokes want to earn yourself a case of beer, and give me a lesson in how to change your brake pads? I had a little look before, seems simple enough, but i'd like someone there who's done it before!

Any takers?
Ummm, remove circlip, pull pin out, remove spring, pull pads out, put new pads in, spring, pin, circlip.
Rinse and repeat for other side.

Motorbikes are easy :D

[NordieBoy]

Kingston have just dropped their CF prices again making 2Gb the sweet spot, so I am going to order a 2GB Elite Pro on Monday. If anybody else wants one for just under $150 (Wholesale price) let me know before Monday.
Damn!
Just won a BG-E1 on TradeMe for $150.
That's this weeks money gone already.

:(

[forsaken]

I got a 52-58mm adapter for my Nifty.

now theres an idea, might have to keep my eyes peeled for one of those

[NordieBoy]

52-58mm adapter was $16 at the local Fuji camera shop.

[forsaken]

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/1745642/132680796.jpg
first shot with the 18 - 125. I love this lens so far



Little E (thats my lil mans name) is saying "OH NO not another photo of me"

[MattL]

I might be heading up to Mangawhai tonight for sunset, leaving pretty soon, I need someone to help carry my gear so If your interested, PM me.

[Moppie]

Thats a nice cat shot, could use a little fill flash :)

That 18-125 is clearly sharp enough, and its a nice zoom range, how heavy is it?

[Moppie]

I might be heading up to Mangawhai tonight for sunset,


Im off to a friends farewell party, otherwise I would be very interested.

How does monday evening sound for changing pads?

[weka2000]

Im at home cleaning house... any one want to come over for a coffee please... :lol:

The joys of been a house husband, cleaning all the kids want is for me to put their barbie cloths on their barbie dolls

SAVE ME

SOS

[forsaken]

Thats a nice cat shot, could use a little fill flash :)

That 18-125 is clearly sharp enough, and its a nice zoom range, how heavy is it?

yeah could use a little fill flash but I was lazy:rolleyes:

[weka2000]

No one came for coffee :cry:

So instead I decided to test all my glass @50mm from f1.8, 2.8, 4.0, 5.6, 8.0, 11 and 16

Sigma 24-70
Sigma 50-500
Canon 50mm F1.8
Canon 18-55 Kit

Interesting results learnt alot.

Next lot of tests will be based on the Bigma against a 70-200 and if possible 120-300.Oh I forgot Canon 100-400

Get to know your glass and its limitations, it will save a lot of dissapointment.

[Wazza]

I can't leave my 120-300 away from my side ever. Well not just yet. But happy to do a joint test with you, when I'm free.

It's not that I don't trust you..I have full trust, just something so precious, probably until it gets a few knocks and scratches from my own use, then I'll be comfortable sharing around. :lol:

[weka2000]

Come over, bring iKirst can do test here over coffee. Did you still want my lights and stands this month?

Hey if you cant afford to replace it with a new one then you cant borrow it. I would be the same way so no offence taken.
So hows the wedding photos comming along?

[Wazza]

Heh, not sure about those light stands.

And with this lens, I know anyone hear could cover the insurance excess with an accidental drop or what not, but it's the thing knowing there's no 120-300 available in nz new at moment, and repair would take weeks I would assume.

Weddings have been great.
Posted another one up in wedding section

Really I wouldn't mind so much in having it borrowed, as I owe many people a return favour, such as Duncan with his 100-400L on 3 occassions it's been borrowed.

So a test.. Conditions today aren't so favourable. Might give an unfair advantage to a 2.8 lens. On a sunny day, I know the Bigma can do great results. :)

[forsaken]

well my days plans fell though, back to boredom

[Wazza]

Yep. Join the club. :p

Can't really be assed going out to meet people or do anything. Mope around at home. Don't even have my car. Left it at my place by mistake.

Went down to ice hockey yesterday, and was meant to drive back to my place and pick up my car. Instead, i was driving Kirst's car, and drove straight to her place. :o

Carless, and weatherless with nothing to shoot. At least both weddings are edited for web. May now just look at SDU pics, and thousands of others, such as zoo pics I could do.

[Wazza]

http://wazz*****scity.com/20d/hockey01.jpg

http://wazz*****scity.com/20d/hockey02.jpg

http://wazz*****scity.com/20d/hockey03.jpg

http://wazz*****scity.com/20d/hockey04.jpg

http://wazz*****scity.com/20d/hockey05.jpg

http://wazz*****scity.com/20d/hockey06.jpg

With the 120-300 and ISO 800-3200. Not too bad after some noise reduction. :D

[weka2000]

Yes not much to do today so going to test a 5D at Harvey Norman :lol:

Love #6

[weka2000]

Yep. Join the club. :p

Carless, and weatherless with nothing to shoot.

What about your HOT model :lol: with your 85mm

[Wazza]

Who says I haven't done that yet.

Have you not seen the movie Calendar Girls? :)

[weka2000]

Who says I haven't done that yet.

Have you not seen the movie Calendar Girls? :)

No im to busy on this forum :rolleyes:

[iKirst]

Geek

[weka2000]

Geek

Wifes nick name for me is "chip head" and the computer is "the mistress"

So I have a network outlet next to my bed and in the lounge, hey I like to be connected. I fact the main bedroom is my computer room. I find the sounds of spinning fans soothing as I go to sleep :)

[::John::]

If yer all bored...

Why don't you come play over here (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=146210)?

[forsaken]

those taken at avondale??

East Tamaki has slightly better lighting

[MattL]

Botney.

[forsaken]

ah yes so it is.

its funny looking at those photos as I know some of the players from inline hockey a few years back.

Nice shots wazza but could do with a little white balance adjustment

[dgcorner]

Where did the weekend go?!?!?!

[MattL]

Oh no! its sunday night.. That means tomorrow is monday morning!

Im spending $4000 tomorrow. I dont wanna!

[dgcorner]

Oh no! its sunday night.. That means tomorrow is monday morning!

Im spending $4000 tomorrow. I dont wanna!

I bet it isn't on camera gear:D As long as your expense returns some profit then it shouldn't be too bad...

[forsaken]

That 18-125 is clearly sharp enough, and its a nice zoom range, how heavy is it?

most of the shots taken today seem a bit soft, I think I need a bit more time with it to sort it out fully.

weight is not to bad, acutally balances the 20d quite nicely

[weka2000]

Just come back from waterfalls and beach and portraits at karekare. Breaks dont stink now will post a few pics later.

[MattL]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1278684#post1278684 :-)

[forsaken]

geez matt they just keep getting better.



2 thumbs up

[Wazza]

Already changed the white balance on 5 of the pics. 2550 temperature. Ultra sensitive, going slightly higher is warmer and bit below was cold.


What way do you think they should go?

[Wazza]

most of the shots taken today seem a bit soft, I think I need a bit more time with it to sort it out fully.

weight is not to bad, acutally balances the 20d quite nicely

I looked up the lens, and the main concern was the softness, however is good on F8. :)
Good all round lens for the price.

[tim]

You guys talk more than a pack of girls! :p This must be one of the longest threads on POTN!

I think I might need to have my Tamron 28-75 calibrated... not sure it's focussing dead on. Will have to do a test. Maybe it's just me...

[iKirst]

You guys talk more than a pack of girls! :p
They do, don't they :lol:

[joeseph]

You guys talk more than a pack of girls! :p This must be one of the longest threads on POTN!
And we haven't started the crop-factor discussion yet! :rolleyes:

[scotttnz]

Yes not much to do today so going to test a 5D at Harvey Norman

So how did the testing go? You didn't come home with one did you?

[forsaken]

Already changed the white balance on 5 of the pics. 2550 temperature. Ultra sensitive, going slightly higher is warmer and bit below was cold.


What way do you think they should go?

those are looking alot better. :cool:

[forsaken]

I looked up the lens, and the main concern was the softness, however is good on F8. :)
Good all round lens for the price.

thats what I thought, but as a replacement for the 18 - 55 it does a great job the extra 70mm makes it a much better walk around lens

[weka2000]

So how did the testing go? You didn't come home with one did you?

Decided to stay away. done 13k in less than a year didnt want to add another 5K. Oh well at least at the end we have something. Savings dont last long in our house.

[weka2000]

You guys talk more than a pack of girls! :p This must be one of the longest threads on POTN!

Whos calling me a girl :evil:

[weka2000]

Well unlike mattl I keep getting blown out exposure at these falls

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1278871#post1278871

What is it with these young guys today... I bust my butt clammering over rocks and slippery surfaces travel for miles spend thousands and cant seem to get it right. Wonder if my eyes still work, when I tell my wife shes hot she tells me I need to get my eyes checked. I have 0202 vision :)

[scotttnz]

I'm going out sunset\night shooting tonight, might try the marina again or point view. Today could be the last good weather for a while. Give me a call on 027 2123769 or leave a message here, if you want to tag along.

[dgcorner]

I'm going out sunset\night shooting tonight, might try the marina again or point view. Today could be the last good weather for a while. Give me a call on 027 2123769 or leave a message here, if you want to tag along.

Scott, I'll give you a call later in the day if I can join you.

Cheers!

[joeseph]

Hey Duncan, your workmate, Malcolm came in trying to fix our communications link with the ATM. Been down for 2 days now. Still not fixed.

I understand you had not an insignificant part in breaking it..... managed to get it working yet? :)

[FlyingPete]

And we haven't started the crop-factor discussion yet! :rolleyes:

Oh year the fact that my lenses magically extend my 1.6x on my 20D, but not EFS, they stay the same length...

[MattL]

I just applied the first dab of superglue to my camera heh. At least now i know im getting my moneys worth out of it!

[iKirst]

I just applied the first dab of superglue to my camera heh. At least now i know im getting my moneys worth out of it!
What did you break?

[MattL]

The eyecup. the tabs that held it on broke off when I took this shot. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=96340&) That was ages ago. I decided i would glue it back on instead of shelling out $30 for a new one from canon, which would probably break again.

[iKirst]

Thats one of those Jeronimo moments - Great shot :D