GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[FlyingPete]

Cool Sig Pete! Is that one of the new features?

It is a Proof of Concept, I need to be careful using it, I could get in trouble!

Actually there was a new feature that allowed images in sigs accidentally left on, I posted in the forum section about it in the same way I just did, got a PM from a Moderator saying "remove the image, no images in sigs!"

After going to all that trouble testing the sig, I had to use it at least a couple of times, it is really just am image in the body text, with the normal signature turned off :rolleyes:

http://www.lowden.net.nz/FlyingPete.gif

[theflyingkiwi]

To everyone - Whats the origins of your nicknames?

I think my is obvious. at the time I joined I didn't know if I was the only nzer around. I kinda figured that if I had NZL at some point I would find others like me in NZ.

+ I never had a nick name when growing up or even at high school. However just a few years ago someone did give me the nick name muthbert.

so what does yours mean.

[FlyingPete]

he's just trying to be smart. He's just using one image as the sig.

The new feature (now disabled) allowed 100x400pixel images, a cool idea but not going to be enabled.

So what really is the difference other than convenience using an image at the end of each post instead?

Now back to the regular sig:

[theflyingkiwi]

The new feature (now disabled) allowed 100x400pixel images, a cool idea but not going to be enabled.

So what really is the difference other than convenience using an image at the end of each post instead?

Now back to the regular sig:

Perhaps they figure it might tax the server to much. Just think of the load times of some pages if you have got people loading images and loading sigs. I am sure some smart person might create a animated one. Which then people could use for advertising.

[Nzshrimper]

An unfortunate incident involving a mountain bike, bike park out west, and a certain jump :rolleyes:

The cost? A week in hospital plus three months off work, haven't ridden the bike since!



nice lol .. and cool signature dude... but thats a scary photo (keep it away from the children)

[Nzshrimper]

Mine is a reference to the soccer team in the UK that i support,,,
Southed Utd.
their nickname is the Shrimpers, then NZ for here... I believe that i am the furtherest Shrimper from Southed at the moment.

[FlyingPete]

nice lol .. and cool signature dude... but thats a scary photo (keep it away from the children)

Forsaken can take credit for the original photo, an unfortunate side effect of a GKPE Christmas (or was it meeting Tim?) BBQ :o

[Nzshrimper]

Forsaken can take credit for the original photo, an unfortunate side effect of a GKPE Christmas (or was it meeting Tim?) BBQ :o
GKPE christmas BBQ... now that sounds good...

[dgcorner]

To everyone - Whats the origins of your nicknames?

We started off a business a few years back -- my wife and I wanted the business to reflect the names of our two boys (David & Gabriel) but things didn't sound right... until I thought of David & Gabriel's Corner -- hence dgcorner... and it stuck since...

[scotttnz]

GKPE christmas BBQ... now that sounds good...

Actually I think it was more like New Year or early January. I'm sure there will be another, once the pool warms up again.

[dgcorner]

!#$%^&* bloody IRD:evil: 10 weeks on and still no refund cheque!

I gave them a call this morning and they promised to get it sorted within the week. I wanted to tell them what I though of all their red tape and BS but thought better of it -- I might have to wait another 10 weeks "because the paper work disappeared!"

While I'm at it...

Crappy Telecom/Xtra sent me a note saying that I am unable to experience the top speeds they offer because of the wiring/distance of my house to the exchange. I now have an average of 405kbps when the speeds should be at 2mbps. They gave me 3 options: 1) continue (paying) as is; 2 revert to dial-up; or 3) terminate the service.:evil: :evil: :evil: This is what happens when a monopoly exists.

[tag141]

I've got a freebie four day junket to Taupo in a few weeks. Have half a day off to do whatever I want. So...anything in or around the Taupo area that lends itself to having a camera pointed at it? I'll have no or limited transport and I'm not taking photos of the 'hole in one'.

[Nzshrimper]

hello guys, Ive just been reviewing this website..101 things kiwis must do.

http://www.aatravel.co.nz/101-must-dos-for-kiwis/

how would you guys feel about starting a thread with photos of a GKPE team members completing the 101 tasks.

[FlyingPete]

!#$%^&* bloody IRD:evil: 10 weeks on and still no refund cheque!

I gave them a call this morning and they promised to get it sorted within the week. I wanted to tell them what I though of all their red tape and BS but thought better of it -- I might have to wait another 10 weeks "because the paper work disappeared!"

While I'm at it...

Crappy Telecom/Xtra sent me a note saying that I am unable to experience the top speeds they offer because of the wiring/distance of my house to the exchange. I now have an average of 405kbps when the speeds should be at 2mbps. They gave me 3 options: 1) continue (paying) as is; 2 revert to dial-up; or 3) terminate the service.:evil: :evil: :evil: This is what happens when a monopoly exists.

Grgghhh, we could probaly have a post as long as this rambling thread with IRD/Telecom crap.

Some ISPs still offer good 256K services, try Orcon for instance.

[dgcorner]

Grgghhh, we could probaly have a post as long as this rambling thread with IRD/Telecom crap.

Some ISPs still offer good 256K services, try Orcon for instance.

Thanks Pete. Will be doing the rounds tomorrow to see who can offer the best bang for buck... the only drawback is telling everyone on my mailing list that we are changing ISPs and email addresses again.

How's Shona and the wee one doing? I'm sure Elizabeth feels like a big sister these days. You home tomorrow?

[Nzshrimper]

Thanks Pete. Will be doing the rounds tomorrow to see who can offer the best bang for buck... the only drawback is telling everyone on my mailing list that we are changing ISPs and email addresses again.


you can keep your telecom account (email address alive ) fr $5 a month and have the emails forwarded to your new ISP. PS me your email address and i will email you all the details tommorow when i get to work. May be an clean way of keeping your email alive..

[theflyingkiwi]

Some ISPs still offer good 256K services, try Orcon for instance.


I am with Orcon. They are not bad. They had problems when I signed up a few years ago. Telecom wasn't playing the game but these days I don't have a problem at all. The only thing I don't like about the connection is the speed. I would like faster :)

[FlyingPete]

Thanks Pete. Will be doing the rounds tomorrow to see who can offer the best bang for buck... the only drawback is telling everyone on my mailing list that we are changing ISPs and email addresses again.

How's Shona and the wee one doing? I'm sure Elizabeth feels like a big sister these days. You home tomorrow?

We are all doing well around here :D The clan (including me) will all be home tomorrow afternoon, I am having a lazy week, back to communting next week to Newton and back :rolleyes:

[joeseph]

Will be doing the rounds tomorrow to see who can offer the best bang for buck...
John, here's a comparison page for plans:
http://www.nzdsl.co.nz/ISPPlans.phtml

p.s. voting with one's feet will make you feel better if you tell 'em why you're moving. They likely to do sod all about it, but hey, at least you've told them!

[tim]

Pete, how's the battery plan coming along? If there's anyone else from Welly wanting batteries I could get 'em myself and distribute them.

[Wazza]

Tony...

Finally put the shots online

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=217715

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=217716

[FlyingPete]

Pete, how's the battery plan coming along? If there's anyone else from Welly wanting batteries I could get 'em myself and distribute them.

Thats this weeks job!

Got distracted with babies and having to find another contract :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Actually I think it was more like New Year or early January. I'm sure there will be another, once the pool warms up again.

We can do our 2007 gear photo again better buy a bigger table Scott as some of us have spent way to much money this year :lol:

[weka2000]

Tony...

Finally put the shots online

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=217715

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=217716

We need to start the auckland zoo tiger thread. See who can get the most dramatic shoot. When they get mating there will be some good shots to be had. The teeth as the growl at each other.

[FlyingPete]

We can do our 2007 gear photo again better buy a bigger table Scott as some of us have spent way to much money this year :lol:

We may have enough 70-200 f/2.8s to make a table? Well we should have when John finally gets his tax rebate!

Here is a way to curb camera spending (well this is what I do anyway!), I did a whole pile of product shooting work for a website, the money I made and selling my old EOS30 body gave me enough $$$ to buy my 20D kit, already had the flash a better walk about lens and a telephoto. From that point I decided to only buy stuff with money I make from photography, and selling old bits, that's how I got my 70-200 f/2.8.

Unfortunately I am "in the red" at the moment with my recent studio strobe spend, but then I put it though my company this time, so GST back and 39% back at the end of the year, so it only cost me half :D And that is half paid off already!

Be a while until I can get that EF1200 though :(

[weka2000]

EF1200 now when the hell would you use that. Ok well lions rock in summer time ;)

Ive got all I NEED now. The want list goes for miles. Yes I have come to the conclusion that I need to make some money before I buy any more glass.

The bigma does the job with the 30D so why do I need to buy primes.
Mind you at least my stuff doesnt get dust.

[downunder]

We may have enough 70-200 f/2.8s to make a table? Well we should have when John finally gets his tax rebate!

My 70-200 is in at canon at the mo, it kept giving error messages:cry:
Been there a 1 1/2 weeks, they still havn't looked at it, hope its nothing to serious!

[dgcorner]

John, here's a comparison page for plans:
http://www.nzdsl.co.nz/ISPPlans.phtml

p.s. voting with one's feet will make you feel better if you tell 'em why you're moving. They likely to do sod all about it, but hey, at least you've told them!

Thanks Duncan!

[dgcorner]

you can keep your telecom account (email address alive ) fr $5 a month and have the emails forwarded to your new ISP. PS me your email address and i will email you all the details tommorow when i get to work. May be an clean way of keeping your email alive..

Thanks Chris! Will consider this as an option. I am just getting frustrated that we are being given 3rd world services in this country. Even the 3rd world where I come from has better and faster internet facilities...:lol: then again, these are just available in the major city centres.... hang on... I am in a major city centre...:lol:

[dgcorner]

My 70-200 is in at canon at the mo, it kept giving error messages:cry:
Been there a 1 1/2 weeks, they still havn't looked at it, hope its nothing to serious!

That's a worry. Give them a call each week -- it's what I did when I sent my BG-E2 for "repairs" They got on it straight away. I gave them this line: "please do have a look at it as soon as possible. I have a shoot coming up and really need the grip" -- seems to have worked!:lol: 2 weeks max -- 1 week to get the postage/courier problem and queue sorted.:confused:

[dgcorner]

Oh boy, 3 in a row...

Tina woke me up this morning because her car was making funny noises. Looks like major repairs to the crank shaft pulley which is wobbling. Subaru says it may cost anywhere between $700 - $2K -- more than what her car is worth these days... bugger!

[weka2000]

Seems my yearly Pbase is comming up. So do I resubscribe or get my own Domain. weka2000.co.nz Then I need to get it hosted and with data limits etc.

I would have to design it but I gess it would be mine.

I wonder if my nick name is the right choice?

[tim]

Thats this weeks job!

Got distracted with babies and having to find another contract :rolleyes:

Heh, no worries :) Is there anyone else in my area wanting any? A seperate order's pretty easy for me.

[theflyingkiwi]

Oh boy, 3 in a row...

Tina woke me up this morning because her car was making funny noises. Looks like major repairs to the crank shaft pulley which is wobbling. Subaru says it may cost anywhere between $700 - $2K -- more than what her car is worth these days... bugger!

Bugger about that. I guess no more camera equipment then. Hows the job going. I may need a new TV. The speakers on my old one are causing alot of distortion :( and this is when watching normal TV. Either that I get some home theater speakers.

[theflyingkiwi]

Seems my yearly Pbase is comming up. So do I resubscribe or get my own Domain. weka2000.co.nz Then I need to get it hosted and with data limits etc.

I would have to design it but I gess it would be mine.

I wonder if my nick name is the right choice?

How much is your pbase account? I would recommend that if you wont to start selling some photos then your own domain name would be best. However using your nick I am not to sure. Unless you make it a company name. Then you could come up with Weka2k or something.

[DiscoLizard]

http://www.hp.com/united-states/consumer/digital_photography/tours/slimming/index_f.html

Interesting tricks they're adding to cameras these days :confused:

(Its a slimming feature - you can make your subject appear... well, less fat.)

[weka2000]

How much is your pbase account? I would recommend that if you wont to start selling some photos then your own domain name would be best. However using your nick I am not to sure. Unless you make it a company name. Then you could come up with Weka2k or something.

I hate long url names. I cant think of a suitable one for me :(

[CliveyBoy]

I hate long url names. I cant think of a suitable one for me :(

FeistyWeka.co.nz?

Memorable, and people will know your style up front.

[theflyingkiwi]

I hate long url names. I cant think of a suitable one for me :(

My though was that you make your name Weka2000 your company with having a picture of the bird as your logo etc. As long as it's not url isn't tony_photography_services.co.nz or something dumb like that then your fine.

Have you done any web stuff before?

[DiscoLizard]

I like FeistyWeka... Weka2000 seems a bit, well, turn of the millenium :p

[weka2000]

I like FeistyWeka... Weka2000 seems a bit, well, turn of the millenium :p

And thats when it got created :rolleyes:

Web sites not a problem in creating. Its all in the name. Your url should be easy to remember and tells people what your about.

I still havnt given up on my "glamour" idea yet. Its an itch that needs to be scratched. However I need 100% wife support.

[DiscoLizard]

And thats when it got created :rolleyes:

Web sites not a problem in creating. Its all in the name. Your url should be easy to remember and tells people what your about.

I guessed that part :D Can you tell I made it to Uni?

The url doesn't have to tell what you're about as long as its memorable. I'm sure when you create the site that you'll optimize it for search engines, so people will be able to find it without knowing how the url relates to the content.

I'd assume that most of your initial visitors would probably be visiting the site after you direct them to it with a business card or on the back of a print or whatever, so they're already going to know what you do.

[weka2000]

I guessed that part :D Can you tell I made it to Uni?

The url doesn't have to tell what you're about as long as its memorable. I'm sure when you create the site that you'll optimize it for search engines, so people will be able to find it without knowing how the url relates to the content.

I'd assume that most of your initial visitors would probably be visiting the site after you direct them to it with a business card or on the back of a print or whatever, so they're already going to know what you do.

naturesbeauty.co.nz was taken :(

ishootu.co.nz :)

simplebeauty.co.nz :)

come on guys I need a name :) That covers landscapes and lovely woman (should I get there)

[dgcorner]

Bugger about that. I guess no more camera equipment then. Hows the job going. I may need a new TV. The speakers on my old one are causing alot of distortion :( and this is when watching normal TV. Either that I get some home theater speakers.

The job's going very well. My only gripe though is that the day goes by too quickly :D

A home theater system may be the way to go if you are still happy with the resolution of your current one. A Sony one can be had for as little as $600.00 -- DVD included. There is however another new Sony "wireless" system which includes a 5 DVD disc changer... that one goes for (if I remember correctly) $1400+. Note though that the "wireless" applies to the rear speaker which is connected via infrared.

We're also clearing a Sony 32" LCD Bravia for $2999 (originally $4999) This has been the floor model for the last 3-4 months. Given a shelf life of 60K hours that will leave you with some 19 years at 8 hours of TV a day -- not bad if you don't mind a showroom item. Comes with your standard 12 month warranty. 5 year extended warranty is around $199.95

Anyone for a Sony 60inch rear projection plasma for $4999?:lol: One floor model available. This one is really a fantastic bargain.:lol:

[dgcorner]

naturesbeauty.co.nz was taken :(

ishootu.co.nz :)

simplebeauty.co.nz :)

come on guys I need a name :) That covers landscapes and lovely woman (should I get there)

I vote for FeistyWeka.co.nz -- it is easy to remember and has heaps of character (like the owner):lol:

[dgcorner]

Tony -- have a look at this thread (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=216037) talks about naming your business

[weka2000]

Tony -- have a look at this thread (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=216037) talks about naming your business


Umm "honey feistyweka wants to take a glamour photo of me" responce by husband "who the F*%k is feistyweka" :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

www.feistywekaphotography.co.nz (http://www.feistywekaphotography.co.nz)

easy to remember and says what you do...

[Nzshrimper]

dgc - you really are a salesman,,, hmm the Sony 32" LCD Bravia would look good in my lounge.. and $2k off the retail... ill discuss this with the wife..

[theflyingkiwi]

why don't ya go for something like "weka photography" ?

ishootu doesn't sounds like you do landscapes

simplebeauty can work as it can cover many things.

[theflyingkiwi]

dgc, I was looking a 42" myself. but only at 3k tops. I think I will be going for speakers. I like movies and don't have any sound setup at the moment. I will be spending 3k on that too :)

[weka2000]

www.feistywekaphotography.co.nz (http://www.feistywekaphotography.co.nz)

easy to remember and says what you do...

what take photos of feisty wekas :confused:

weka is not the name to have for a tradename

[rabsoft]

why don't ya go for something like "weka photography" ?

ishootu doesn't sounds like you do landscapes

simplebeauty can work as it can cover many things.


a couple of years ago I got the domains thisplace.co.nz and thatplace.co.nz thought they may come in handy for photo work haven't used the thatplace one yet may make it another photo site :)

[theflyingkiwi]

a couple of years ago I got the domains thisplace.co.nz and thatplace.co.nz thought they may come in handy for photo work haven't used the thatplace one yet may make it another photo site :)

Now you can sell thatplace.co.nz to tony. he is on the look out for a domain name :)

[weka2000]

The only money I would part with at the moment is to get my wife home. Roll on Friday when my best freind is back home.

I have never felt so lost as I do at the moment :cry:

[Wazza]

My business name is Warren Williams Photography, but web address obviously shorter.

Is weka.co.nz gone? Take something short, and add photography into the web page title, and good use of meta tags. Mine is quite searchable.

D1NZ Photos
I'm #1 ;)

[FlyingPete]

EF1200 now when the hell would you use that. Ok well lions rock in summer time ;)


I want one to take portrait photos at peoples places without leaving home ;)

[FlyingPete]

I have never felt so lost as I do at the moment :cry:

Did they take the 5D?

[weka2000]

My business name is Warren Williams Photography, but web address obviously shorter.

Is weka.co.nz gone? Take something short, and add photography into the web page title, and good use of meta tags. Mine is quite searchable.

D1NZ Photos
I'm #1 ;)

yep its gone

[weka2000]

Did they take the 5D?

No. Wake up alone, go home alone and go to bed alone :cry:
Amazing how used you get to all the raket.

[Moppie]

No. Wake up alone, go home alone and go to bed alone.


Come on, its only been a week.
I went 3 with out Amanda, the worst part of it all was cleaning up the mess before she got back.

[FlyingPete]

Come on, its only been a week.
I went 3 with out Amanda, the worst part of it all was cleaning up the mess before she got back.


I think the "life" around the house has a lot to do with it, when Shona and Elizabeth go down to see mum/granny it is a novelty for the first couple of days, wears off quickly though.

When it was just Shona, she used to go to the States on work for three weeks at a time, took me a bit longer to get that way when there are no kids involved.

[weka2000]

Come on, its only been a week.
I went 3 with out Amanda, the worst part of it all was cleaning up the mess before she got back.

Thats long enough :rolleyes:

[CliveyBoy]

WaterBabes.co.nz?

[joeseph]

yep its gone
funny, weka.net sprung to mind.... just checked & they haven't got a website running on it - send 'em an email & make them an offer... :D

[Nzshrimper]

Did they take the 5D?
LOL thats cruel... LOL..

[theflyingkiwi]

I don't know who here watches Closeup, they are doing a part on how to make your digital photos come out better. Not to sure if it's worth watching tho, the pro is using a nikon.

[Nzshrimper]

I don't know who here watches Closeup, they are doing a part on how to make your digital photos come out better. Not to sure if it's worth watching tho, the pro is using a nikon.
i know how to get my photos to look better... get someone else to take them....

[dgcorner]

I don't know who here watches Closeup, they are doing a part on how to make your digital photos come out better. Not to sure if it's worth watching tho, the pro is using a nikon.

That's why I stuck to Canon -- I don't need to make my photos come out better:lol: :lol: :lol:

[dgcorner]

dgc - you really are a salesman,,, hmm the Sony 32" LCD Bravia would look good in my lounge.. and $2k off the retail... ill discuss this with the wife..

Chris, did I mention a 32" JVC one for $1999?:lol: I wouldn't recommend it though... looks really beat up but a good clean might make it look its original worth. The new Sony Bravia looks really good -- www.sony.co.nz (http://www.sony.co.nz)

dgc, I was looking a 42" myself. but only at 3k tops. I think I will be going for speakers. I like movies and don't have any sound setup at the moment. I will be spending 3k on that too :)

I'll keep an eye out. We have Yamaha systems with Wharfdale speakers that sound really good considering we don't have an audio/video room. I'll have a look at other systems too. The Sony is not to my liking -- too tinny... but probably lacks a sub-woofer to get the bass going.

[Nzshrimper]

Chris, did I mention a 32" JVC one for $1999?:lol: I wouldn't recommend it though... looks really beat up but a good clean might make it look its original worth. The new Sony Bravia looks really good -- .


the Sony is cool .. giving it some thought. ;) well the wife is giving it some thought..

[Nzshrimper]

Actually I think it was more like New Year or early January. I'm sure there will be another, once the pool warms up again.
booking off January from work so not to miss this... i can just see the stack of canon gear... :lol:

[weka2000]

WaterBabes.co.nz?

What the best of both worlds.... waterfalls and sensual woman :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

I am not a great fan of sony. for the speakers I was thinking of B&W speakers etc. I would like some speakers that don't take up much space.

Did any one watch that pro photographer thing on closeup. I found it intersting. the main thing that I got out of it is the use of light to create depth with in the photo. It's not something that I have thought about before. Normaly I would use DOF to create the focus of a photo which also creates depth.

[theflyingkiwi]

booking off January from work so not to miss this... i can just see the stack of canon gear... :lol:

so what are you planning on doing during this time?

[Nzshrimper]

so what are you planning on doing during this time?
drink .. sleep .... photos.... drink... sleep .... i think the pattern is forming... ;) lol

Don't know yet.. but a little bit of travel around NZ... Need to go North for summer. only been there in winter....

[OiPaz]

Anyway, Wednesday night there will be another meeting: I'll ask there again.
Thursday, not Wednesday, maremma maiala!!! :mad: :evil: :cry:

[dgcorner]

drink .. sleep .... photos.... drink... sleep .... i think the pattern is forming... ;) lol

Don't know yet.. but a little bit of travel around NZ... Need to go North for summer. only been there in winter....

Let us know when you're in town -- we can do a "Meet Chris" GKPE (hopefully I don't have work that day:(

[Nzshrimper]

Let us know when you're in town -- we can do a "Meet Chris" GKPE (hopefully I don't have work that day:(
i will be up in Auckland before Januray... thinking of a weekend trip. I have some Clients up there so could go up Friday in the guise of work... and stay the weekend. Charge customers flights all i need then is to find accommodation. Should be a cheap trip then...;)

[scotttnz]

Here is my best effor from tonight:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0570.jpg

Fire away!

[FlyingPete]

Battery Update!

List so far:
Here is the list so far:
FlyingPete - 2 BP511s
rabsoft - 3 BP511s
scottnz - 1 NB-2LH
weka2000 - 2 BP511s
tim - 4 BP511s
DiscoLizard - 1 NB-2LH
joeseph - 2 BP511s
NordieBoy - 2 BP511s
forsaken - 2 BP511s
Wazza - 2 BP511s
iKirst - 2 BP511s
IainB - 2 BP511s
dgcorner - 2 BP511s
Nzshrimper – 2 BP511s
MHP – 2 BP511s
nzl-g3user – 2 BP511s

Have I missed anyone? Will order tomorrow...

Will PM all with payment details, will be two orders to avoid GST :rolleyes:

[FlyingPete]

Here is my best effor from tonight:

Fire away!

Looks great from here, but I am on my craptop so it doesn't have a decent screen to do it justice :rolleyes:

[Nzshrimper]

Battery Update :rolleyes:

you will appear on the FBI of suspicious purchases with all that battery power...
We will have to call you 'Alsma Flying Pete'.

[FlyingPete]

you will appear on the FBI of suspicious purchases with all that battery power...
We will have to call you 'Alsma Flying Pete'.

They all me "Ben Lowden", say that out loud quickly!

[weka2000]

Here is my best effor from tonight:
Fire away!

I bet it looks much better on your screen than it does as "save for web"
The sun looks off colour wise.

"Expose for highlights and pray for shadows" was a quote I read.
I chose to bracket my exposures.

[weka2000]

Well my wife and kids have been at the snow all day. The stopped and had pizza hut for dinner......love online banking I know where they are :lol:

[FlyingPete]

Well my wife and kids have been at the snow all day. The stopped and had pizza hut for dinner......love online banking I know where they are :lol:

Yep have tracked Shona with Fastnet as well :D

[Nzshrimper]

Yep have tracked Shona with Fastnet as well :D
so you are a spy as well as an evil terrorist that wants to take over the world ,,,, nothing like branching out... ;)

[Nzshrimper]

Ive been reading the Canterbury Uni Adult learning book.. some interesting courses that i will sign up for. A photoshop weekend and an 8 week photography course. It covers all the basic aspects of photography including composition, lighting and the functions on the camera. Pretty basic stuff but best to start somewhere...

[theflyingkiwi]

so you are a spy as well as an evil terrorist that wants to take over the world ,,,, nothing like branching out... ;)

it's that one million dollars he's asking for. He seems to think he can take over the world with that amount.

little does he know....

[Nzshrimper]

Mark

your photos on the the V8's - what was the lens (es) used in the shots..

very sharp and clear , cracking colours.

[theflyingkiwi]

Thanks for the commnets. Are you talking about the 06 gallery, they where taken with the Sigma 100-300 F4. The exif data is still attached to the images. The only thing that I did to each photo was add a little USM to it, and slight adjustment on th levels.

The older stuff was taken with the 90-300 usm, which was really soft comparied to the sigma. The thing I noticed with the sigma was how sharp it was comparied to the 90-300.

[Nzshrimper]

Thanks for the commnets. Are you talking about the 06 gallery, they where taken with the Sigma 100-300 F4. The exif data is still attached to the images. The only thing that I did to each photo was add a little USM to it, and slight adjustment on th levels.

The older stuff was taken with the 90-300 usm, which was really soft comparied to the sigma. The thing I noticed with the sigma was how sharp it was comparied to the 90-300.

Thanks for the info.. yep that sigma is a lot sharper. i grabbed the exif data after i asked the question and the info gleamed from them is helpful.

I am hoping to be the Rupauna V8 event (just applied for a press pass), going to get some practice in before hand and try to get other techs from other people.

[theflyingkiwi]

I shot most on 2nd day in manual. The day was nice and clear all day, with not much cloud in the sky. I had noticed that some of the drivers had lights on, which stuffed up the metering. In M mode this didn't happen as you would expect.

some usefull tips can be found http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=135409

This up and comming season I am not to sure if I will shooting. I don't know if I enjoy shooting motorsports.

[Moppie]

Thursday, not Wednesday, maremma maiala!!! :mad: :evil: :cry:


Let me guess, you showed up to an empty club house? :lol: :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

Let me guess, you showed up to an empty club house? :lol: :lol:
or was it booked by the indoor bowls club.

[Nzshrimper]

I shot most on 2nd day in manual. The day was nice and clear all day, with not much cloud in the sky. I had noticed that some of the drivers had lights on, which stuffed up the metering. In M mode this didn't happen as you would expect.

some usefull tips can be found http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=135409

This up and coming season I am not to sure if I will shooting. I don't know if I enjoy shooting motorsports.

thanks for the thread, had a quick look will go back to it tomorrow when i am a little more awake.

i am going to give it a go. both my kids love the races and want some 'cool pics' (their words not mine) so i thought why not....

what are you going to be shooting these days then?

[Wazza]

For all wanting to see how sharp a 20D + 120-300 is.

Try this

Uncropped, as is.. converted from RAW only

http://wazza.nfscity.com/temp/07.jpg

[Nzshrimper]

For all wanting to see how sharp a 20D + 120-300 is.





Stop it you will get me into trouble again... yep it appears very sharp.. :p hmm whats the retail on the lens?

[OiPaz]

Let me guess, you showed up to an empty club house? :lol: :lol:
Yes, Sir!
Or rather, NZshrimper got the point: I found the house booked by a crowd of teenagers doing I don't know what! :shock:
Well, what's done is done. New attempt tomorrow.

[Wazza]

Stop it you will get me into trouble again... yep it appears very sharp.. :p hmm whats the retail on the lens?

Photo.co.nz have them for:

Sigma AF120-300mm f2.8 EX HSM $5,039.55

[Wazza]

I have the DG coated version, the best one there is, and paid US$2199 for it via BHPhotovideo.com. - Now the price is $2399, and the exchange rate has been worse over the past few months, so quite a solid investment.

[Nzshrimper]

I have the DG coated version, the best one there is, and paid US$2199 for it via BHPhotovideo.com. - Now the price is $2399, and the exchange rate has been worse over the past few months, so quite a solid investment.

FOR SALE first born child.. will be able to make tea coffee on demand. Good Night all...

[Wazza]

This lens gives me the most fun, but for now is unlikely to make me the most money.
A bit from aviation, a bit from magazines, and a bit from drivers..

Best value money lens, for "money shots" would be the 50mm 1.8.. Although not perfect, it's given some solid good shots, with nice DOF at weddings I've done. All for $95 I paid (2nd hand from Photo.co.nz)

[MattL]

Hey everyone..

Im still alive!

Back from Wanaka with loads of photos, I'll get round to posting some soon!

I cant be arsed reading back the 100 pages or so you have posted in a week.. so can someone summarise the important bits?

Cheers

Matt

[Moppie]

I cant be arsed reading back the 100 pages or so you have posted in a week.. so can someone summarise the important bits?



Babies, no more new gear for Tony, webstite hosts, sharp sigma's, club nights, sterlingtec batteries, tony's lonely, John is a good sales man, cheap TV, expensive camera gear. I think that about covers it.

[Nzshrimper]

Babies, no more new gear for Tony, webstite hosts, sharp sigma's, club nights, sterlingtec batteries, tony's lonely, John is a good sales man, cheap TV, expensive camera gear. I think that about covers it.
did Tony not get a tripod and new tripod head ?.. also Flying Pete plans for world domination and the little pussy cat at the Zoo

[tim]

I'm no longer devils advocate.... I wonder if that means I have to be nice to peoples...... nah.


Best value money lens, for "money shots" would be the 50mm 1.8..

Cue awful 70s music... ;)

[MHP]

hey guys I'm looking at another external HD and looking on TM. anyone know anything about these seagate ones? the fact thats its usb doesnt really bother me too much. but whether they're reliable does.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Computers/Components/Hard-drives/IDE/auction-70838064.htm

[weka2000]

did Tony not get a tripod and new tripod head ?.. also Flying Pete plans for world domination and the little pussy cat at the Zoo


New 3 way tripod head, flash meter and barndoors is all I got this week.

[NordieBoy]

hey guys I'm looking at another external HD and looking on TM. anyone know anything about these seagate ones? the fact thats its usb doesnt really bother me too much. but whether they're reliable does.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Computers/Components/Hard-drives/IDE/auction-70838064.htm
Check out pricespy.
An external 300Gb HD is retailing for $204.80 + gst (with warranty)

[FlyingPete]

hey guys I'm looking at another external HD and looking on TM. anyone know anything about these seagate ones? the fact thats its usb doesnt really bother me too much. but whether they're reliable does.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Computers/Components/Hard-drives/IDE/auction-70838064.htm

Seagate are good, I have been in the storage field for some time now, would only touch Hitachi and Seagate now, Hitachi is my first pick though.

http://www.checksun.co.nz/shop_image/resized/image_resize.php?size=80&image=c219f14b35bf6d13d1836cd8ed591e6a.jpg (http://www.checksun.co.nz/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=2977&category_id=&)Seagate 320GB 16MB 7200rpm Barracud (http://www.checksun.co.nz/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=2977&category_id=&) HDS3203-7
Stock Count: 4 - Capacity:320 GB
- Speed:7200 rpm
- Interface:Ultra ATA/100
- 5 Year WarrantyPrice: $153.006+: $152.00


Here is the model up with 16MB of cache, the price is exGST, a case is usually around $50+ ish. That puts it remarkably close to the Trademe price. The above price is not hard to get, it is a wholesaler, but they are happy as long as you pay and use an existing account name (I have one of those!), other guys on this forum have used it with no issues.

[Nzshrimper]

Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond hurt during filming .. testing a jet car and traveling at 450 kms per hour. He is in Critical condition by all accounts.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/north_yorkshire/5365676.stm

[Nzshrimper]

hey guys I'm looking at another external HD and looking on TM. anyone know anything about these seagate ones? the fact thats its usb doesnt really bother me too much. but whether they're reliable does.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Computers/Components/Hard-drives/IDE/auction-70838064.htm

let me check out trade price .. i have a feeling i can get this cheaper... ill let you know later today it looks like Pete also has a good line in hdd... and it maybe the same supplier.. ;)

[FlyingPete]

More disk prices, I am sure many of you here will recognise this website layout:
http://www.peterlowden.com/POTN/Seagate.gif

[Wazza]

That's bad news about Top Gear presenter... :(

Maybe post in General forum? There's a lot of car enthusiasts here who watch the show, such as myself

[FlyingPete]

Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond hurt during filming .. testing a jet car and traveling at 450 kms per hour. He is in Critical condition by all accounts.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/north_yorkshire/5365676.stm

Not good :(

At least it wasn't getting caught in a caravan fire :rolleyes: I am sure he can wear it as a badge of honour around May and Clarkson when he gets better ;)

[tim]

Not good about Hammond, hope he pulls through.

Pete, I recognise the layout. Ascent only make about $40 on hard drives, less shipping... not much.

I'd say buy a drive and an enclosure as well, if you get a 3.5" drive make sure you get one with a fan.

[weka2000]

Boy there is a whole world out there I dont know about must be new technology they call it "TV"

I remember people sitting around drinking this horrible stuff called "beer" watch these blokes running around a paddock chasing a funny shaped ball I think they called it "rugby" Dont know what that was all about but a few years latter they looked like they we going to have a baby.

[MHP]

cheers guys, appreciate all your input.

yeah definitely after one with an enclosure, all set and ready to go.. would'nt trust myself playing around with a hard drive that my business and images are going on.

cheers NZShrimper.

and cheers Pete, the infos good. I pressume they're only for a hard drive though with no inclosure?

[tim]

It's easy to buy a hard drive and put it in an enclosure, even my Mum could do it. Ones that come with an enclosure are often a lot more expensive. ICE or ICZ is a good enclosure brand, ascent.co.nz have them. Like I said though, get one with a fan, a busy hard drive gets hot.

[dgcorner]

Anyone interested in a Panasonic Lumix FZ5 (DMC-FZ5) as a P&S back up or toy for your partner? 5MP 12X Optical zoom, OIS. $325.00 includes 12 month warranty and GST. 5 year extended warranty optional -- $129.95. Reviews here (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz5/)

PM me quickly or text my mobile 0212067183 -- there is only one available.

[weka2000]

Anyone interested in a Panasonic Lumix FZ5 (DMC-FZ5) as a P&S back up or toy for your partner? 5MP 12X Optical zoom, OIS. $325.00 includes 12 month warranty and GST. 5 year extended warranty optional -- $129.95. Reviews here (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz5/)

PM me quickly or text my mobile 0212067183 -- there is only one available.


So did you say to your boss you know a group of guys who spend a lot of money. Thats why you are always on the net :lol:

[Wazza]

LMAO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0oy1eiyOZY

Don't watch this at work Duncan ;)

[joeseph]

LMAO!

Don't watch this at work Duncan ;)

don't watch it? some of us have it as our screensavers! :lol:

[Wazza]

Sweet. :D

[NordieBoy]

What's with all the pommy voices?

[MHP]

It's easy to buy a hard drive and put it in an enclosure, even my Mum could do it. Ones that come with an enclosure are often a lot more expensive. ICE or ICZ is a good enclosure brand, ascent.co.nz have them. Like I said though, get one with a fan, a busy hard drive gets hot.

I need to speak to your mum.can your mum find the right hard drive to go with the right inclosure? thats the where i fall off the wagon, Just checked out acsent, all good but what I'm looking at doesn't tell me if there is a fan or not, either they all have fans in them or they don't or something. or whether a certain HD fits in to that inclosure. Am I suppose to just know this already?.

[weka2000]

Wazza are you working to day? I feel like going to shot some waterfalls.

[Wazza]

Yes I'm working, have tomorrow off.
I'm rather sick. Flu. Just getting worse and worse since 2 days ago

[weka2000]

Yes I'm working, have tomorrow off.
I'm rather sick. Flu. Just getting worse and worse since 2 days ago

Well thats no good.
I am so board at work. Might take the rest of the day off. Get things done at home.

[tim]

I need to speak to your mum.can your mum find the right hard drive to go with the right inclosure? thats the where i fall off the wagon, Just checked out acsent, all good but what I'm looking at doesn't tell me if there is a fan or not, either they all have fans in them or they don't or something. or whether a certain HD fits in to that inclosure. Am I suppose to just know this already?.

Actually I don't think any of them have fans, i'd like Petes opinion on whether they're necessary or not.

Here's my suggestion for what to buy. Enclosure (http://www.ascent.co.nz/ProductSpecification.aspx?ItemID=347106), Seagate IDE 320GB drive (http://www.ascent.co.nz/ProductSpecification.aspx?ItemID=348160). Make sure if you get an IDE enclosure you get an IDE drive, SATA and IDE aren't compatable.

[MHP]

cool cheers for that. I'm thinking the fan probably isn't a huge need, as I do all the work off the front HD, then just save everything to the external as i go, so max would only be up to 10gb at a time, mostly only up to 5gb.

One last question, I figure all of these are Mac compatible?

[theflyingkiwi]

I need to speak to your mum.can your mum find the right hard drive to go with the right inclosure? thats the where i fall off the wagon, Just checked out acsent, all good but what I'm looking at doesn't tell me if there is a fan or not, either they all have fans in them or they don't or something. or whether a certain HD fits in to that inclosure. Am I suppose to just know this already?.

Mark, go to http://www.pbtech.co.nz/ they are good value and they even have a store which you can go and vist them. This way if you go to the store, you will be able to check out the gear before you buy.

[Moppie]

One last question, I figure all of these are Mac compatible?



Oh, nooo. Hes one of "those". :rolleyes:


As far as I know, HDD's are one of those few things that work the same between different platforms. You could check with the shop, but I think as long as you format it on the MAC, you won't have any problems.

Checksun and PBtech are both just down the road from where I work, if you need some help I can meet you at either of them during lunch, I can then use a variety of trade accounts at checksun :)
While we are there you can buy a proper PC as well :p

[theflyingkiwi]

One last question, I figure all of these are Mac compatible?

Like moppie said, that shouldn't be a problem. One of the guys that I used to work with had mac. He used my hdd inclosure on his machine with out any problems and I use windows.

[MHP]

Yup one of them :-D

yeah, didn't think there was any probs but thought I'd better check first, haven't heard of any probs but i do know that some externals are more built for them. maybe just their marketing ploy.

Thanks Moppie, might take you up on that next week, I'll see what NZShrimper comes up with later today too. I just had a look at pbtech, and by buying seperately seagate and a cheap housing it still comes to approx $275.00 and the ones on trademe are $230

it is 16mb cache though.

cheers all

[FlyingPete]

First Battery order is away, had to break it down to avoid GST, will do second order tomorrow, so there still is time if you have missed out!

[tim]

You might like to ask they're shipped seperately otherwise they might combine them. Or wait until one says shipped before making 2nd order.

[joeseph]

Yup one of them :-D

yeah, didn't think there was any probs but thought I'd better check first, haven't heard of any probs but i do know that some externals are more built for them. maybe just their marketing ploy.

Thanks Moppie, might take you up on that next week, I'll see what NZShrimper comes up with later today too. I just had a look at pbtech, and by buying seperately seagate and a cheap housing it still comes to approx $275.00 and the ones on trademe are $230

it is 16mb cache though.

cheers all
I'd be a fan of buying them both from the same place too....

I have a 250Gb drive that won't run in the enclosure I've got - it runs fine everywhere else and okay in other enclosures. Other drives work fine in the enclosure I've got too so haven't a clue as to why they both don't work together.

[joeseph]

Has anyone got a good reccomended place for getting thank-you cards (with baby photo ;) ) printed?
I've looked at Frogprints but vaguely remember someone saying the quality was not too flash.

cheers.

[weka2000]

So you get these 320gig HDD's you store all your data on to them how then do you back them up?

"If it spins it WILL fail"

[theflyingkiwi]

my backup is simple, copy the files to another hdd (which is getting full) and back them up on to DVD. The DVD's are stored in a dark place away from the sun. but I don't have any off site copies. So if I go home tonite and find the house burnt down then I am stuffed.

[scotttnz]

So you get these 320gig HDD's you store all your data on to them how then do you back them up?

"If it spins it WILL fail"

Amen brother!

Someone was telling me about a LaCie product with 2 harddrives that can be configured to mirror.

Copy to a 2nd drive & burn to DVDs stored off site is a minimum IMO.

Hmmmm.....beter update my off site DVDs tonight.

[scotttnz]

Here it is:
http://www.lacie.com/products/product.htm?pid=10775
Kinda pricey though.

edit: Here is some nz pricing:

http://www.digizone.co.nz/index.php?manufacturers_id=40&main_page=index

OUCH!

[rabsoft]

Amen brother!

Someone was telling me about a LaCie product with 2 harddrives that can be configured to mirror.

Copy to a 2nd drive & burn to DVDs stored off site is a minimum IMO.

Hmmmm.....beter update my off site DVDs tonight.


Whats a backup I thought that was something IT people never do :)

[NordieBoy]

Bugger :(
Auckland Camera won't have stock of the Manfrotto 676b until December.
Photo.co.nz don't either and say the Manfrotto agency has changed hands and it's difficult to get things at the moment.

:(

[downunder]

Bugger :(
Auckland Camera won't have stock of the Manfrotto 676b until December.
Photo.co.nz don't either and say the Manfrotto agency has changed hands and it's difficult to get things at the moment.

:(

Try Panavision they were the old agent and they still have stock of various bits and pieces and still at the old prices!! I picked up a 055prob off them last week at a good price

[FlyingPete]

You might like to ask they're shipped seperately otherwise they might combine them. Or wait until one says shipped before making 2nd order.

I am going with plan B on that, don't want them going through customs at the same time.

[Moppie]

I am going with plan B on that,


I had to do a double take when I read that.
I should hope we all know what to think about Plan B.