GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[Wazza]

Surely shows some of us get "out there" more often. :D

[Moppie]

Does a 550EX fit on an A80?

Define fit? :lol:




I could whip out my credit card and go and buy a 5D with some nice glass, then use up all my savings and get some more nice glass.
But if Im still alive in 3 days I will regret it, and probobly with in a month I would have sold it pay for the bond on a flat, which I would be living in on my own.

Sure I could die on the way home, or I could live for another 60 years.
You have to plan for both, because none of us really know what will really happen.

[weka2000]

Surely shows some of us get "out there" more often. :D

yep I only spend 42% of my time on this thread :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

I thought I spend alot of time in this thread. well in that case then I am going to spend time else where.

[weka2000]

Define fit? :lol:




I could whip out my credit card and go and buy a 5D with some nice glass, then use up all my savings and get some more nice glass.
But if Im still alive in 3 days I will regret it, and probobly with in a month I would have sold it pay for the bond on a flat, which I would be living in on my own.

Sure I could die on the way home, or I could live for another 60 years.
You have to plan for both, because none of us really know what will really happen.

Now thats been OTT :p . 20D and a couple of lens (sigma 10-20 24-70 70-200)
theres $4k at the most.

I dont plan on making 60. I want to go young fast and hard. Perfect death for me falling off a waterfall broken neck. Die doing what you love. Not rotting in some rest home wishing you were dead, dribbling and having someone change you.

If I found out I had a tumor/cancer it would be a nice meal with my freinds and family. And off for a drive. Listing to my favorite music, watching a sunset miles away from anyone as I fell asleep after ODing on sleeping tablets.

Your right Moppie you got to have a plan for both :lol:

[scotttnz]

weka2000 42%
scotttnz 42%

Tony, we have something else in common!

[weka2000]

Tony, we have something else in common!

What you have the same thoughts on life and death as well scott?

I want a full life not a half lived one where I worried about tommorow and what if. I look back on my life to date with no regreats. Yes If I could do it all over I would do it different. As most of us might. But I dont look back I look foward. So based on my calculations I have 21 yrs left. So its going to be full on. If I hit 60 and Im still ok I will review the desision.

While we are on stats how about one that show who gets out the most as takes photos compared to those who talk about taking photos :)

[NordieBoy]

3952 keepers from this year so far.
+ 20 today.
- my monopod I left on a park bench :(

[Wazza]

That's a fair bit Tony ;)

Last time was the other day shooting some Gannets, before that was family at Kirsts sisters place, and before that was drifting the week or two prior.

I'm generally not shooting everyday now. I'm guessing my shutter count is on about 100,000 total.

[forsaken]

I spend so much time now just reading this thread that I have no time to reply to it.

[tim]

Define fit? :lol:

Does it have a hot shoe?! Or do you have it for when you use other cameras? My A70 doesn't have a hot shoe.

[DiscoLizard]

Does it have a hot shoe?! Or do you have it for when you use other cameras? My A70 doesn't have a hot shoe.

Moppie just presses the flash button with one finger, and takes the photo with the other, he's THAT good :D

It would kill me having that flash and not having anything to use it on! Mind you, for the deal he got on it, it would have been silly not to get it.

[weka2000]

That's a fair bit Tony ;)

Last time was the other day shooting some Gannets, before that was family at Kirsts sisters place, and before that was drifting the week or two prior.

I'm generally not shooting everyday now. I'm guessing my shutter count is on about 100,000 total.

And thats why I going to whip you in landscapes :lol:

I go out every night unless I have the kids. But I go out with a purpose. Last night was panorams. I then study my photos and go out the next night to try and correct the mistakes I made the night before.

Scott has been one of my greatest critics. Every time now "Is the horizon straight" and slowely "Rule of thirds"

Passion not skill makes a great photograher. Thats why there are some subjects I will not shoot no passion, not no skill.
I dont take as many photos as some 110max or untill the 2gig card is full. I then post the best ones for you guys to pull to bits, I learn I go back redo.

Wazza I cant believe you didnt go out this afternoon im gutted, I was getting myself all hiped up for Sunday, ready t study your photos like a student studing a masters work :p

[FlyingPete]

Does it have a hot shoe?! Or do you have it for when you use other cameras? My A70 doesn't have a hot shoe.

I know the secret ;)

[Nzshrimper]

Have you Calibrated your Monitor lately? nope cant be arsed ... had another couple of beers this afternoon .. and took the rest of the day off... :D

[Nzshrimper]

For our 501st page here is some info from the Department of useless information, it is a percentage of posts in the rambling thread vs posts else where:

Nzshrimper 55%



the other 45% on TPBM thread ....;)

[weka2000]

Boy I wont be touching the Baileys for a while, what a long day :o

[tim]

You just gota stay off the hard stuff weka :p

[Nzshrimper]

Boy I wont be touching the Baileys for a while, what a long day :o Baileys has that effect its very heavy on the mind in the morning.. esp if its a chaser or a depth charge in a Guinness. ;)

[weka2000]

You just gota stay off the hard stuff weka :p

I just need to stop at 3 glasses the 4th 1 tased like whiskey

[Lightchaser]

Anyone seen the price of a 30D at Auckland Camera lately?
Seems to have had about $150 knocked of its retail price with the anouncement of the 400D.
http://www.aucklandcamera.com/category.php?cat=219



What about http://www.kens.co.nz/product.php?item=287&itemname=Canon%20EOS%2030D%20body

$2,099

[Wazza]

Sorry to let you down Tony.. I didn't wish to offend. :p

[Wazza]

http://www.kens.co.nz/index.php?page=digital_dump

What a brilliant idea, and cheap too!

[weka2000]

Sorry to let you down Tony.. I didn't wish to offend. :p

Master dont let it happen again :p Next time I will have to drag you out.

[Wazza]

That was the idea a few weeks back, but you cancelled yourself ;)

[weka2000]

That was the idea a few weeks back, but you cancelled yourself ;)

Well I was sick :( Anyway school holidays are ina week I have 2 weeks with free afternoons

[FlyingPete]

Well a week before my current contract ends, I have another one on my desk ready to sign whilst waiting for a potential renew direct to Dell...

At least I know now I will not be without work :D

Loose the home office and have to commute again into Grafton with this other option though :(

[Wazza]

That's some good news Pete... Your family will be well financed... (or should I mention just you for Canon addictions ;))

[FlyingPete]

That's some good news Pete... Your family will be well financed... (or should I mention just you for Canon addictions ;))

I will be way to close to AC, walking distance from APIC :cool:

[weka2000]

TIGER news. Male tiger now at Auckland Zoo. Expect to see lots of tiger photos soon. And hes not shy :lol:

[forsaken]

damn you beat me to it Tony.


might have to go for a visit tomorrow, but I bet the crowds will be huge around him

[FlyingPete]

TIGER news. Male tiger now at Auckland Zoo. Expect to see lots of tiger photos soon. And hes not shy :lol:

Weather is improving as well, long lens time :D

[theflyingkiwi]

I just saw that too on the news. see how he getting a mate from the hammy zoo.

[Nzshrimper]

he does look very nice ... and not shy at all...

[tim]

Crap - my landlord has given me notice, she's moving into the apartment herself. Finding an apartment is a real pain. At least I have 6 weeks. Actually, by law, she has to send a physical letter to make it offical, not just an email. So if I don't find anywhere I can throw that at her.

Well at least it came at a quiet time of the photographic year. In summer it'd be a nightmare.

[Nzshrimper]

not a tiger but still an nice kitty,,,,,

[Nzshrimper]

Crap - my landlord has given me notice, she's moving into the apartment herself. Finding an apartment is a real pain. At least I have 6 weeks. Actually, by law, she has to send a physical letter to make it offical, not just an email. So if I don't find anywhere I can throw that at her.

Well at least it came at a quiet time of the photographic year. In summer it'd be a nightmare. bugger...

[weka2000]

damn you beat me to it Tony.


might have to go for a visit tomorrow, but I bet the crowds will be huge around him

If its fine we will be there when the doors open :rolleyes:
Long lens maybe..sharp lens definitly. Oh thats right I got both :)

The glass maybe a challange

[NordieBoy]

No tigers or lions but a lot of eel food floating around at the moment.

[weka2000]

Every time I see a duck photo it reminds me of the guy on Pbase who only shoots ducks. Man he has some good captures.

My new toy is across the Pacfic on a plane should be here Monday :)
TC-80N3, I love new toys...sorry tools

[theflyingkiwi]

Every time I see a duck photo it reminds me of the guy on Pbase who only shoots ducks. Man he has some good captures.

My new toy is across the Pacfic on a plane should be here Monday :)
TC-80N3, I love new toys...sorry tools

How much did that cost ya, and where did you get it from?

[scotttnz]

Ok here is my pick from the school production last night:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0413.jpg

[tag141]

not a tiger but still an nice kitty,,,,,

Maybe one for the trivia thread...Did you know that Cheetahs are the only big cat that can be truely domesticated. The Egypticians used to have them as pets. Imagine that bugger trying to curl up on your lap!!!

[downunder]

Have been asked to take the annual team photos for the inline hockey club.......should be interesting as i'm not used to taking non action shots and i suppose i will have to use a tripod and the flash eek........may even have to read the manual double eek.........

[tim]

Have been asked to take the annual team photos for the inline hockey club.......should be interesting as i'm not used to taking non action shots and i suppose i will have to use a tripod and the flash eek........may even have to read the manual double eek.........

Take one of the other guys along who have more experience, or have them give you a lesson before it comes about. Nothing beats experience.

[downunder]

Thx Tim
Anyone experienced with the 580ex and has some advice it would be appreciated. Will be shooting inside at the Papatoetoe rink. Would like to shoot at 200 iso to keep the quality up. Normally I shoot at 800iso 1/500 handheld for the action shots but as this is still ish i suppsose iso 200 f/something and the flash on auto..........but i will get the manual out as i should learn how to use the flash...the shoot is Sunday morning

[forsaken]

Have been asked to take the annual team photos for the inline hockey club.......should be interesting as i'm not used to taking non action shots and i suppose i will have to use a tripod and the flash eek........may even have to read the manual double eek.........

Which teams that?

I play for the Blackhawks :)

[downunder]

Storm Inline hockey club.
These are some pics I took for them at the 3 on 3 tournament
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sportspics/

[forsaken]

nice work. Is the lighting in Papatoetoe as bad as Mt Wellington?

[downunder]

The lighting varies alot at Papatoetoe, as there is some natural light through skylights so if the sun is out and there under a skylight then your lucks in otherwise its pretty bad

[Wazza]

ISO 800, 1/500th?
What aperture?

Keeping in perspective,
ISO 200, would be 1/125th
Plus if there was solid lighting like shown in your gallery, I'd be tempted not to use flash, or only as a soft fill, as long as you can light them all up well, with minimal shadows.

[Nzshrimper]

bit of excitement outside the hospital.....

[Wazza]

Nice capture.. Pop up flash?

[Nzshrimper]

a couple more.......

[Nzshrimper]

Nice capture.. Pop up flash? yep all i had with me...

[Wazza]

Lemme guess.. The R33 was speeding, plouged into the Rav4 which was turned, which also dinged the parked Corona?

[Nzshrimper]

the gold car hit The Rav4 which then spun into park car and post/// the skid mark from gold car starts at front of police car... it goes past me for another 20 yards before stopping... (the gold car was moving)

[Nzshrimper]

Lemme guess.. The R33 was speeding, plouged into the Rav4 which was turned, which also dinged the parked Corona?yep that about covers it.. good job right outside hospital not far to go...

the police want my pics as they had a tiny p 'n' s that was useless.. i took about 60 odd shots.. lol .. no word on injuries yet.. i love the spare wheel print on the bonnet of the R33 from the Rav4.

[Wazza]

Sell them to the cops.. What can they do about it? :p

Or give you a fake uniform, to be a non-sworn officer

[Nzshrimper]

Sell them to the cops.. What can they do about it? :p

Or give you a fake uniform, to be a non-sworn officerlol just waiting for news on injuries.. if serious The Press want some... (then i sell them)

the cops did say ' get the photographer's details , find out who he is working for' and the tip of the day was to have a high vis jacket in the car.. (tip from the Sergeant)

[Wazza]

I carry my high vis jacket in my car ;)

Thanks to Hayden/mrmeal ;) ;)

[Moppie]

Wow, 5 pages to catch up on!


Ok, Tim: I use a little optical slave to tigger the 550 with the A80. None of the A series cameras have a hot shoe :)

I also of course till have Duncans 20D, which I really, really need to return. Im sure he must be wanting it back by now (although no doubts the new arriaval will be causeing enough of a distraction).


Wazza, nice find with Kens Digital, I wonder if its Canon NZ new or a parrallel import?
The link to the specs goes to the Canon Australia website, not the NZ one.

[Wazza]

I didn't find Ken's, someone else posted a couple of posts before, and I saw the super print size for just $32.. lot less than Digitalmax... And good idea to print some on same page.. I could print 3-4 good landscapes, that many inches across ;)
A LOT cheaper than a custom print size

[tim]

32"x20" about $32 at queensberry print auckland. You can put anything on the sheet you want. Nice Kodak pro paper, with "professional image do not copy" embedded in the paper on the back :)

[Wazza]

Just made a very subtle change to my pages:

www.warrenwilliams.co.nz

Added a gif, and a couple of lines of code, to give the 16x16 pixel WW scrolling..

[tim]

Pete, how's the battery plan coming?

[joeseph]

I also of course till have Duncans 20D, which I really, really need to return. Im sure he must be wanting it back by now (although no doubts the new arriaval will be causeing enough of a distraction).
Unless I grow another coupla arms in the next few days, I'm not going to need it soon. Mind you I'd expect the battery has gone flat by now?

TIGER news. Male tiger now at Auckland Zoo. Expect to see lots of tiger photos soon. And hes not shy :lol:
Saw a quick glimpse of kitty on the news - someone taking photo's of it with a Canon white lens looked suspiciously like Iain - was that you? ;)

[Nzshrimper]

bugger ran out of beer .... may need vodka instead.. anyone want one...

[Wazza]

Vodka's ok thanks... Add in some red bull to speed up the night

[Nzshrimper]

Vodka's ok thanks... Add in some red bull to speed up the nightred bull it is... or could be a white russian ....

[Nzshrimper]

i am going to a dance party tomorrow night in the middle of Ashley forrest... should be fun and i hope to get some interesting shots..... ok off to bed i have kids all day tommorow .. so i need some rest... night all..

[weka2000]

How much did that cost ya, and where did you get it from?

B&H USA. Havnt got the bill yet.

[forsaken]

the gold car hit The Rav4 which then spun into park car and post/// the skid mark from gold car starts at front of police car... it goes past me for another 20 yards before stopping... (the gold car was moving)


poor series 2 R33 :( some people should not be allowed to own cars like that

[weka2000]

Here is the duck guy

http://www.pbase.com/madmedic/ducks

[IainB]

Saw a quick glimpse of kitty on the news - someone taking photo's of it with a Canon white lens looked suspiciously like Iain - was that you? ;)

Just checked my CF cards - no sign of it being me!:D Just checked the golf website. Seems I was out there doing a 'Tiger' impersonation...:lol:

[weka2000]

Well I off to AC looking at tripods and bits. Then off to see the tiger :lol:

[downunder]

Check out Panavision if you are looking for tripods, I bought one yesterday and it was about $50 cheaper than ac

[downunder]

I think they used to be the distributor for Manfrotto and still have some stock at the old prices. I think its Mc allistars(or something) that distribute now and Victor at Panavision told me they have just put the price up by 30% !

[scotttnz]

More toy, I mean tool pics.

Can you spot it?

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0508.jpg

Damn.....now I need a second flash!

[Wazza]

You're getting a fine collection of lens these days... Only need to upgrade that flash ;)

[NordieBoy]

I want one of them 70-200's :)

Well they've all got gold rings :D
Except for the TC

[Nzshrimper]

I want one of them 70-200's :)

Well they've all got gold rings :D
Except for the TC3 have hoods one does not.. ? or is it the only canon lens is hiding in the shadows ?

[Nzshrimper]

Warren do you ever sleep or is there two of you using the same log in.. :p


note to self wireless keyboard need new batteries...

[tag141]

Any of you lot read this post? Anyone care to give it a go? I'm in work...again...so I can't.

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=216024

[Nzshrimper]

Any of you lot read this post? Anyone care to give it a go? I'm in work...again...so I can't.

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=216024

i grabbed his image an opened it my PS CS2, tried to print it, and it prints no worries.. and thats using his image.

using our notes again no worries prints no problem...

[Wazza]

2am to 8:47am? That's enough sleep isn't it? :p

[Nzshrimper]

yep almost 7 hrs... ;)

and re photoshop

http://ansuz.sooke.bc.ca/lawpoli/banknotes/2004010801.php

[Nzshrimper]

so it blocks credit cards as well... lets see...


nope fails on that one two ..I must have a dud PS CS2

if its that good surely it would not allow you to image passports... hmm. i wonder ;)

nope fails on that one too. (note not putting image of passport on web)

a case for the myth busters.. me thinks..

[tag141]

Been a few years since I've seen anything with the Abbey National on it !!!...get the Abbey Habit...

[scotttnz]

You're getting a fine collection of lens these days... Only need to upgrade that flash

Yeah, I better add a 580EX to my wishlist again, but I don't use flash that often, so it's not urgent. All the glass in that picture was bought secondhand, and I am happy with my glass now. Wouldn't mind something longer, and a fast prime or 2, but they wouldn't be used enough to justify the expense at the moment. I might pick up a 580EX sometime if I get a killer deal, but I think my next major photographic purchase will be a 40D or 50D in a year or 2.

While we are on new gear, here are my initial impressions of my new Crumpler Karachi Outpost backpack:

1) It is big!
2) It looks cool, and doesn't really look like a camera bag.
3) It is very well made. Very heavy duty and built to last. It's got so much padding you could drop it off a tall building and your camera gear would be OK!
4) It's got cool features, like you can remove the camera compartment and use it as a normal bag, removable laptop compartment etc.
5) It is designed for security over convienience. You cannot open the bag while it is being worn. To get you camera out you have to lie it on it's back and completely unzip it.
6) It could do with more pockets for little bits and pieces like CF cards and filters.
7) There is not as much room for lenses etc as I was expecting. It fits all my gear no problem, but I was expecting more room left over for such a large bag. This is because of a) all the padding I mentioned earlier, and b) the contoured shape of the bag. The bag is deep. I think you could easily fit a 1D series in the place I have my 350D, and the 10-20 only takes up 2/3rds of the depth of it's slot, but there aren't many spaces for more lenses. Of course I could reverse mount the hood on my 17-55 :)

Overall I like it a lot. Very well made and ass long as I don't buy many more lenses will last me for years.

[weka2000]

Back from the zoo and AC. Just about brought a $475 tripod and head....may go back. Secondhand manfrado thingy :lol:

30D + Bigma @ 500mm through the glass

[NordieBoy]

Just took a gear-shot.
So which one doesn't belong? :D

[MHP]

personally i'd get that cc off here.

[NordieBoy]

The number isn't complete dammit.
I tried to purchase a whole pile of stuff from B&H and it declined it :(

[weka2000]

The number isn't complete dammit.
I tried to purchase a whole pile of stuff from B&H and it declined it :(

What not enough funds :p

I think I need to do a gear shot as well. A couple of bits are out.

[weka2000]

The tripod and head were both second hand the Legs are twice the normal $300+ model. Emma (Tall blonde, nice voice who could sell Moppie a 550 flash with no body) said it was the sort of thing a big medium format camera would be steady on.

3 way head and plate (bigger than normal head by the looks) Fully extended would be about 2mtrs to where the camara would sit. Be great for moon shots.

Im wanting something that I can add to, looking at a pano head bet they wont be cheap.
Mind you I worked it out I spend between $250-$500 a fornight on my photography.
Im just about finished should be done by xmas.

The thing is once you have all your bits digital photograhy is very cheap :)

[weka2000]

More toy, I mean tool pics.

Can you spot it?


Damn.....now I need a second flash!

Scott the hood on the canon is distracting, OOF. Otherwise one of your best shots :p

[weka2000]

Couple more 5D and 70-200 outside the shelter through the glass.

Yes I know the closeup is a bad crop :)

[Wazza]

The third shot is nice and sharp..

Do you get hassled by zoo staff, keep asking if you're a professional?

I was using my 20D last time and Sigma 70-300 (small lens), and was being questioned..
Coz if you are, you must pay them big dollars, and show them everything you're going to be selling or displaying

[weka2000]

The third shot is nice and sharp..

Do you get hassled by zoo staff, keep asking if you're a professional?

I was using my 20D last time and Sigma 70-300 (small lens), and was being questioned..
Coz if you are, you must pay them big dollars, and show them everything you're going to be selling or displaying

No one hassles me ;)

[Wazza]

I'm off to Gribblehurst Park for a rugby game at 1pm.

Get some practice for sports. Might try the zoo afterwards

[weka2000]

I'm off to Gribblehurst Park for a rugby game at 1pm.

Get some practice for sports. Might try the zoo afterwards

What no waterfalls :cry:

[Wazza]

Hasn't rained much lately.. ;)

Feel free anyone to drop by if you're in the neighbourhood.

Off now.. May sneak into AC too. Not sure what for.

[Nzshrimper]

personally i'd get that cc off here. it expired a long time ago and i have removed some numbers.. its useless...and the account is dead.. so no worries. here... ;) However if you do get it to work i 'll have a 580 ex thanks..

[Nzshrimper]

if you have kids or gran kids take them to see a film called 'The Wild' its very funny...:D and the kids will love it also....

and while everyone else is posting gear photos - meet my new toy..

[dgcorner]

I'm back!!! Can't be bothered going over 30 odd pages... So, what did I miss?

Btw, the school should be happy with the pics I took... 3600+ -- that should yield some good ones... There's already talk of a PTFA fund raising for the discs. ;-)

[Nzshrimper]

I'm back!!! Can't be bothered going over 30 odd pages... So, what did I miss? ;-) well here goes..... two car crashes, lots of new toys, a tiger, erm .. a lots more. its best that read the last 30 pages.. lol . btw welcome back,

[Nzshrimper]

oh a baby and a meteorite with lots of silly trade me questions. and the usual great photos from Tony and Warren.

[weka2000]

Well got Sandra a brand new ST5000 insead of a tripod with 3 way head for me...What a nice guy I am. Oh whats a ST5000 its a Supertub for the laundry :lol:

Brought some barndoors and coloured gells for the studio lights as a treat for me :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

the usual great photos from Tony and Warren.

Wazza take a bow I did :lol:

I looked at the Canon Cabnet at Auckland camera and there was nothig I wanted. They need to get more "White telephoto lens" in stock if they want to see my $$$$$$

There were the 3 models of the 70-200 and a 100-400. They sold the 400 F2.8 :cry:

The funny thing every time I go in there now they look at me and see money :rolleyes:

[FlyingPete]

oh a baby and a meteorite with lots of silly trade me questions. and the usual great photos from Tony and Warren.

Two babies, and you left out the world domination conspiracies ;)

[scotttnz]

Scott the hood on the canon is distracting, OOF. Otherwise one of your best shots :p

It is not one of my best shots! I think it is more in the dark that OOF. I need a second flash to get more even lighting, or maybe I could try building a Moppie special box thingy.....then again, how often do i take these sorts of shots?

[Nzshrimper]

Two babies, and you left out the world domination conspiracies ;) bugger your or you're right ( ;) ) how could i forget the second baby, and we proved that we don't do enough work..

and i know why i forgot the second baby, the father wasn't posting enough photos of the new one... :D

right better get my stuff together to photograph hippies running around a forest.. under the guise of it being a dance party... :rolleyes: (i wonder if there will be any naked nymphs)

[weka2000]

It is not one of my best shots! I think it is more in the dark that OOF. I need a second flash to get more even lighting, or maybe I could try building a Moppie special box thingy.....then again, how often do i take these sorts of shots?

you are always needing something, or buying new toys :rolleyes:

[DiscoLizard]

Lizs birthday today, Daikoku was good, as was the wine!

And I've got my new lens... not great wide open, but seems ok stopped down to f/5.6 or so.

[scotttnz]

you are always needing something, or buying new toys :rolleyes:

All the stuff in my sig put together probably cost me about the same as your 5D body :p

[weka2000]

Lizs birthday today, Daikoku was good, as was the wine!

Give her a big kiss from me...wait make it 21. Liz made a real impression on Sandra :lol:

[DiscoLizard]

Give her a big kiss from me...wait make it 21. Liz made a real impression on Sandra :lol:

Lol did they even meet?

[weka2000]

All the stuff in my sig put together probably cost me about the same as your 5D body :p

Yeh but your house is worth twice that of mine and you got a $20K + mazda and I got a $2800 one...in fact I own 3 Mazdas and they dont come close to yours...wait my 5D is worth more than my 3 mazdas :p

[weka2000]

Lol did they even meet? Yep I had to drag her out of hiding to say hello.

Must get you guys over for dinner. Hey that new book I got gave me some great ideas for Liz and Sandra's away all of next week :rolleyes:

[scotttnz]

Have just been working on my gear list to get my insurance details updated. The gear in my bag + a few bits that don't fit, like the tridod & monopod, have cost me just over $7000 in the last 18 months or so.....which is kinda a lot. Replacement value at current AC prices is more like $8500, so I have got a few good deals. Still it's a lot to spends on a hobby in a relatively short space of time. I'm glad that I'm now happy with my glass and my big spending is over.....untill the body upgrade bug bites anyway.

[weka2000]

Have just been working on my gear list to get my insurance details updated. The gear in my bag + a few bits that don't fit, like the tridod & monopod, have cost me just over $7000 in the last 18 months or so.....which is kinda a lot. Replacement value at current AC prices is more like $8500, so I have got a few good deals. Still it's a lot to spends on a hobby in a relatively short space of time. I'm glad that I'm now happy with my glass and my big spending is over.....untill the body upgrade bug bites anyway.

I could have brought a new mazda in what ive spent in the last year. Mine gets a lot of use so its relative :)

[Nzshrimper]

Have a good night guys .. see you in the morning.. (or afternoon depends on the head,...

[OiPaz]

The tripod and head were both second hand the Legs are twice the normal $300+ model. Emma (Tall blonde, nice voice who could sell Moppie a 550 flash with no body) said it was the sort of thing a big medium format camera would be steady on.
3 way head and plate (bigger than normal head by the looks) Fully extended would be about 2mtrs to where the camara would sit. Be great for moon shots.

That seems interesting: which models are they? I'm looking for some Manfrotto gear too (055+410, probably).

[OiPaz]

I'm glad that I'm now happy with my glass and my big spending is over.....untill the body upgrade bug bites anyway.
Same happiness here with the glass... but unfortunately the "body upgrade bug" has already bitten. Now I just need a job (and a salary!) to satisfy the bug! ;)

[weka2000]

That seems interesting: which models are they? I'm looking for some Manfrotto gear too (055+410, probably).

think it was 075 something

[Wazza]

Just got back from a Rugby match, the zoo with Kirst, 3 neices/nephew, and Simon (forsaken) and his mrs, Nakita... Then Kirst and kids just went to McDonalds. Poor Kirst, cost over $100, and that's not including our own free entry as friends of the zoo.

Just as I got there, there was a massive group of people at the tiger enclosure, mostly with camera phones, so I pushed them aside, and snapped a few good ones I think.
Will post them in the morning likely.

Have a good evening all

[scotttnz]

I could have brought a new mazda in what ive spent in the last year. Mine gets a lot of use so its relative :)

I did buy a new mazda this year, and it gets used everyday. Strange thing is that i still drive a car worth less than my 17-55:rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Just as I got there, there was a massive group of people at the tiger enclosure, mostly with camera phones, so I pushed them aside, and snapped a few good ones I think.
Will post them in the morning likely.

Have a good evening all

The battle of the big guns. How active was the tiger this afternoon. They had just let him out when we arrived and was hiding at the back with his ball.

The afternoon sun on that glass cause you any issues? CP or lens hard up aginst the glass.

I see a new GKPE challange "Tiger up close"

[weka2000]

I did buy a new mazda this year, and it gets used everyday. Strange thing is that i still drive a car worth less than my 17-55:rolleyes:

So was your money well spent on the 17-55?

[scotttnz]

So was your money well spent on the 17-55?

So far i am happy, but haven't given it a good test yet.

I found some pictures of your next lens Tony:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=216237

[weka2000]

So far i am happy, but haven't given it a good test yet.

I found some pictures of your next lens Tony:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=216237

And who says size dosnt matter. I think the closest I will get is the Sigmonster.
Thats right I havnt forgotten about that yet :lol:

[rodin1960]

Hi Everyone, Thanks for the warm welcome to the group! Cheers! - rodin1960 :D

[tim]

Damn, it's quiet here tonight. Weka must've been on the baileys again.

[weka2000]

Damn, it's quiet here tonight. Weka must've been on the baileys again.

No I stayed off the drink last night. Spent time with Sandra before she and the girls go ways for a week.

[scotttnz]

OK, I am now officially impressed with the 17-55 f2.8 IS....especially the IS part.

I made noobs mistake #1 when I took this shot this morning. Forgot to check my ISO. It was set to 100 on a dark overcast morning (It started p155*%g down 30 secs after I took the shot!). f9 (to get the DOF I wanted) & 1/6 sec. No tripod or monopod.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0516_1.jpg

Yep 1/6 sec and it is sharp!

Sun is out again now, so might go out again.

[MHP]

100 iso on a dark overcast morning is totally fine, as you can see from your image, so whats that all about, 100iso- mistake? sorry, but I'm lost on that one.

[scotttnz]

100 iso on a dark overcast morning is totally fine, as you can see from your image, so whats that all about, 100iso- mistake? sorry, but I'm lost on that one.

If I did not have the IS, 1/6 sec handheld would have been a mistake. If I had thought about it I would have bumped the ISO to 200, or maybe 400. I guess when using this lens I may not need too.

[MHP]

ahh, got it. was wondering if you thought that upping the iso meant getting more light. which it does, but not in the way some think. didn't want to assume.

[scotttnz]

look....tumbleweed...

[Nzshrimper]

well that was a waste of time... got there 1hr drive... set up camp ... had a feed.. walked around to scout out the venue.. not any people there yet will get busier around 10 pm..

at 11pm still not many people there.. so much for the 1000 presold tickets... (there was about 250 people max) 1am i thought bugger this I'm gonna have a couple more beers and turn in until 5 am (get sunrise over Valley). it was bloody freezing as well.

Overslept. 6:30 got up. day light ish.. walked over to venue with camera and the 70-200. took a few quick photos before security said no more thank you - no press allowed in venue. tried to explain not press have permission to photo and this is DOC land etc. No joy.. Told no photos and leave..


So went back to camp and some idiot had blocked the road out.. had to wait until 9:30 before he turned up to move..

OH well.. :rolleyes:

[Nzshrimper]

two pics of the night.. :rolleyes: and to add to this.. they were to dark as well..

[Nzshrimper]

I would have been better off looking for the panther thats loose around canterbury...

Where is the Tiger photo's guys in Auckland (someone start a thread ' Auckland's New Tiger' )

note to self never go again..

[joeseph]

and i know why i forgot the second baby, the father wasn't posting enough photos of the new one... :D
Sleep, nappy, feed, photograph. Then repeat. Need to add posting to the sequence. ;)
okay - if you insist...
http://joebloggs.servebeer.com/baby/img_0660-700.jpg

[weka2000]

Sleep, nappy, feed, photograph. Then repeat. Need to add posting to the sequence. ;)
okay - if you insist...
http://joebloggs.servebeer.com/baby/img_0660-700.jpg

Who took that photo :lol: So everyone at home now? I hope all is well and you are all adjusting.

Went and had a spend.
Got a 3 way head from John on trademe. Fits on to my current tripod and save $400 in the process. Also got my barn doord and gels now just need to make a braket so the fit my lights.

Sandras gone and Ive been nusy gibibg and plastering, re wireing and plumbing. I should be getting a BIG than you when she gets home providing I dont get in to trouble while she is away :lol:

[joeseph]

Who took that photo :lol:
well it wasn't a self-portrait... ;)
yep, we're all home - dunno about the adjustment though, all things take time eh?

hope your wiring is going well, give me a yell if you need any 1.5mm TPS (lighting only) - I still have half a 100m roll unused in the roof.

[weka2000]

well it wasn't a self-portrait... ;)
yep, we're all home - dunno about the adjustment though, all things take time eh?

hope your wiring is going well, give me a yell if you need any 1.5mm TPS (lighting only) - I still have half a 100m roll unused in the roof.

Wireing was moving a power point from 1 wall to another and adding a double instead of a single outlet

[theflyingkiwi]

since there is tumbleweed blowing around this place. how about a change in the gkpe challange.

Any ideas anyone?

[MHP]

look....tumbleweed...


explain please.

[scotttnz]

explain please.

No posts in this thread for a very long time (by this threads standards). Like a ghost town.

Shameless post count post! (Gotta make 1000 soon!)