GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[scotttnz]

Had another play with my waterfall photo. I did use a GND filter thus darker at the top. This time I played with Selective colour in CS2 seems to made a difference and did a different crop

I like that! It look a littel dark, but that could be my monitor at work.

[tim]

The greenery at the top is very dark, too dark IMHO.

[weka2000]

The greenery at the top is very dark, too dark IMHO.

I explained why that was GND filter about ND4

[weka2000]

I like that! It look a littel dark, but that could be my monitor at work.

Woops better check my lightness on my laptop, bit dark on the home PC as well.

I think colours much better now

[tim]

I explained why that was GND filter about ND4

Don't know exactly what that is, or really care too much about the process, I just commented that it was too dark to my eye.

[weka2000]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-71480846.htm

Now is it a need or a want :lol:

[weka2000]

Don't know exactly what that is, or really care too much about the process, I just commented that it was too dark to my eye.

Good to see your open minded about learning new things about photography :p

[FlyingPete]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-71480846.htm

Now is it a need or a want :lol:


I don't know, what is it? No Trademe access here at work :(

I would hazzard that it is big has glass, is probably off white in colour with a red ring and a want not a need ;)

[tim]

Good to see your open minded about learning new things about photography :p

I'm guessing you were using a graduated neutral density filter with 4 stops of difference between the top and the bottom. I'd probably just show RAW or two frames and merge. 1-2 stops might work better.

[NordieBoy]

Had another play with my waterfall photo. I did use a GND filter thus darker at the top. This time I played with Selective colour in CS2 seems to made a difference and did a different crop


Good crop :D

[NordieBoy]

Hehe - not the normal TKR beast I am used to - but more to the point - who is the driver :lol: Is it Gene Rollinson? Taryn Kugener?

Taryn.

[MHP]

I explained why that was GND filter about ND4

wonder what it would have looked like using the gnd at the bottom instead of the top> ;-)

[dgcorner]

Wow -- 10 bloody pages to catch up... I think I'm in the wrong line of work!!! ;-) Good to see that you are all busy... Having a Tuesday & Wednesday off has its advantages... but heck, I am seeing that I will be missing heaps of GKPEs... bugger!

[theflyingkiwi]

Wow -- 10 bloody pages to catch up... I think I'm in the wrong line of work!!! ;-) Good to see that you are all busy... Having a Tuesday & Wednesday off has its advantages... but heck, I am seeing that I will be missing heaps of GKPEs... bugger!

Now is the time to ask a fellow co-worker about changing shifts, just so you can hang out with the GKPE crowd :)

[dgcorner]

Now is the time to ask a fellow co-worker about changing shifts, just so you can hang out with the GKPE crowd :)

Yep, I'm working on it.:D After all, GKPEs come too far too few in between and missing them does suck heaps. Once there is a finalised date I am going to be working hard to get that day off.

[FlyingPete]

Don't forget to vote on the GKPE V thread!

(Link in my signature)

[FlyingPete]

John, an 80-200 sold for $61 on Trademe, was a low reserve though so got a bit of attention:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=70968508

[tag141]

I'm in need of a fill-in flash unit. Knowing nothing about them, what are these two like?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Flashes-lighting/auction-71464906.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Flashes-lighting/auction-71439575.htm

Just need one for fill-in outdoor portrait photos.

[Nzshrimper]

todays news......

Had a meeting with a customer in our demo office, pushing our new software package. 10 mins into the meeting, she (the customer) stands up and says ' ohh the baby ' and promptly runs out the meeting.

She returns 5 mins later with a 9 week old baby. She had forgotten her baby that she had left in the car.

My reaction was ' what the....'

NB she bought the software....

second news snippet .. my boss was doing his general chat and out the blue he let slip that we (the rabble he calls techs) are underpaid by 10k a year. again my reaction was 'what the......'

time for a pay rise me thinks.. :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

little sampler for 3.5 hrs out at Karekare.

[scotttnz]

That is awesome! Love the sky!

II'm gonna have a wee play to see how it looks with a pano crop because ther is not much of interest in the forground.

Looks like it was well worth your 3 1/2 hours!

[FlyingPete]

I'm in need of a fill-in flash unit. Knowing nothing about them, what are these two like?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Flashes-lighting/auction-71464906.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Flashes-lighting/auction-71439575.htm

Just need one for fill-in outdoor portrait photos.

I have the 420EX as my primary portable flash, has enough power for most things, does loose a bit when diffused, and has no manual controls, I understand the 430EX is almost the same with some manual control.

[theflyingkiwi]

todays news......

Had a meeting with a customer in our demo office, pushing our new software package. 10 mins into the meeting, she (the customer) stands up and says ' ohh the baby ' and promptly runs out the meeting.

She returns 5 mins later with a 9 week old baby. She had forgotten her baby that she had left in the car.

that's child abuse, lock her up and throw away the key! :rolleyes: yes I am only joking. I don't have any kids but I am sure it's to forget they are there if one has other things on the mind and they are a sleep in the back.

second news snippet .. my boss was doing his general chat and out the blue he let slip that we (the rabble he calls techs) are underpaid by 10k a year. again my reaction was 'what the......'

So you are going on strike soon if you don't get a pay rise? Just think of the camera gear you buy with that :)

[Nzshrimper]

i cant do this tonight... its just taken 20 mins to log on again.,... then i keep getting cant display the page.. bhah early night.. night all...

[FlyingPete]

i cant do this tonight... its just taken 20 mins to log on again.,... then i keep getting cant display the page.. bhah early night.. night all...

What ISP are you with? All is good on POTN in Orcon land tonight!

[Lightchaser]

i cant do this tonight... its just taken 20 mins to log on again.,... then i keep getting cant display the page.. bhah early night.. night all...


Yep same here. What a drag. Xtra (of course). Importantly though, I can still get onto my beloved TradeMe. :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

What ISP are you with? All is good on POTN in Orcon land tonight!
hmm this is the third time i have tried to post this.. make that fourth..:evil: and now the fifth....


Telecon - extraordiary my arse....

everything else is all good just this site..

as for stike action nah not me... the boss fronts up or i am off after christmas...
been there one year as of November so that a good time to up the pay in my mind...

[Wazza]

I'm sure with Xtra they hit the "go normal switch" from the moment you connect, but a week later, they start swindling it down. I had no problems at first, but more and more often lately, it's completely crashing, pages not loading...

And POTN this morning before work was going crazy. I was trying several times to post about GKPE5

[Nzshrimper]

back to normal again.. hmmm... bloody telcom..

Tony nice sunset.. that i really like...i could see that as a large print on the wall in the office.

(the wife giving me heaps about the trip north.. )

quote ' you spend 8k on gear " " you go away for a weekend with your online mates" ..... etc etc etc....

LOL ;)

Then i mentioned my second idea about Charlotte Sound then the ****e really hit the fan...

Dog box for me tonight.. :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

I really must find a new ISP -- all this timing out, "slowband" etc...

Pete -- thanks for the TM link.

Tim & Scott -- thanks for your replies to PM

Duncan -- hope you and Fiona get some sleep. Tip: If your wee one keeps on waking up every 2-3 hours presumably for a feed, and then promptly regurgitates/throws-up -- he will most likely be colicky. Babies can't distinguish between tummy pain and hunger at that age so they cry. If it is colick then there are steps you can take so you can promptly fall asleep as soon as he does ;-)

[joeseph]

I really must find a new ISP -- all this timing out, "slowband" etc...

Pete -- thanks for the TM link.

Tim & Scott -- thanks for your replies to PM

Duncan -- hope you and Fiona get some sleep. Tip: If your wee one keeps on waking up every 2-3 hours presumably for a feed, and then promptly regurgitates/throws-up -- he will most likely be colicky. Babies can't distinguish between tummy pain and hunger at that age so they cry. If it is colick then there are steps you can take so you can promptly fall asleep as soon as he does ;-)

Cheers John - all useful stuff! now back to bed... :lol:

[FlyingPete]

Cheers John - all useful stuff! now back to bed... :lol:

If he has colic of reflux, I know a specialist that fixed Elizabeth up (although she was a year old by the time we found out :rolleyes: ), and has also fixed up Rebecca, no need to suffer these things!

Batteries
These are all ordered, will PM all concerned when I get all the charges on the Credit Card and find out how much it all came too. (first charge was at around 0.65, which is good!)

[weka2000]

I gave up after the sunset photo. Slowest its been for me for a while.
Gave me a chance to process my pano shots. There were a couple of WOW ones. 1 I may get printed its 4 stiched photos of the main Karekare falls.

While taking the sunset last night with all the smoke from oz 2 Greman students got into my scene so asked them to move, "only after you take our photo" so I did and they moved away they came up to whereI was and I had the 30D with Bigma to which one comments "There is a real camera"

[weka2000]

Last nights panos

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2040980&posted=1#post2040980

Here is a close up of the main falls

[theflyingkiwi]

wow, I really like that. There may be some parts that could be a bit to dark. However I think this has got great contrst. It could even work well as a b&w

Edit: I would also like to see a bigger verson of this.

[weka2000]

wow, I really like that. There may be some parts that could be a bit to dark. However I think this has got great contrst. It could even work well as a b&w

Edit: I would also like to see a bigger verson of this.

Yes bit dark I looked at B&W but I would loose the lush green moss.

I will get a bigger one for you.

Oh I think Im addicted to photography :lol:

[MHP]

careful there, there aint no antidote.

[weka2000]

Despite the fact that lugging all my stuff in a back pak is a pain here is a reason why the 30D and Bigma come with me.

It is aircraft that are causing these. 1 went over quite high about 30min before I spotted this.
30D @ 500mm TV 250th I think. Edited in Lightroom beta4

[FlyingPete]

It is aircraft that are causing these. 1 went over quite high about 30min before I spotted this.
30D @ 500mm TV 250th I think. Edited in Lightroom beta4

Yep that is a plane, spotted one out Piha way on GKPE I just after sunset.

[weka2000]

Some FBI chap is bidding on a Sigma 50-500 :lol: I think they are becomming way to common. Time to get me a Sigmonster :rolleyes:

[NordieBoy]

Only if it hits reserve and stays under $600 :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Only if it hits reserve and stays under $600 :rolleyes:

I would go upto 1200. This is the newer version and ALL sigma glass went up in price by 10% so they are about 2K new

[NordieBoy]

Yeah but I don't need it so $600 is the max :D

[theflyingkiwi]

Tony, what do you think of lightroom?

[weka2000]

Tony, what do you think of lightroom?

I like it Beta 4 is great. My workflow will be lightroom -> export to CS2
1gig RAM min

[tim]

I just got given notice on my current contract, 2 months early... that sucks. It took me 2-3 months to find a contract, now I have to find a new one! :(

[DiscoLizard]

No internet at work from Saturday until just now. Ridiculous.

[FlyingPete]

I just got given notice on my current contract, 2 months early... that sucks. It took me 2-3 months to find a contract, now I have to find a new one! :(

Bummer, just been through that, although it was a 24 month contract finished 18 months early :rolleyes:

[tim]

I'm about 2 months thru a 4 month contract, they need someone with different skills... the ones I told them I didn't have when they hired me... ah well, I earned enough in 2 months to keep me going for quite a while, easily until my weddings next year kick in.

[theflyingkiwi]

at least you got some money. Perhaps you should look at photographing something else tim, so you got an income during the winter months.

that's what I don't like about contracting. if the company deciceds that got to many staff then contractors are the first to go.

[dgcorner]

I just got given notice on my current contract, 2 months early... that sucks. It took me 2-3 months to find a contract, now I have to find a new one! :(

Bugger... good luck with your hunt. I have to agree with Mark -- employers abuse contractors... they are the ones always first to go when the going gets tough... even if the contractor contributes more than the regular paid employees:rolleyes:

[tim]

I asked them why... mainly it's that my skillset doesn't match their requirements. I told them that at the interview... oh well, i'll choose my contracts more carefully next time!

[theflyingkiwi]

that kinda of comment and their actions says alot about the company they run. It's better to be out of there than stay. They sound like idoits more than anything.

[dgcorner]

Tim -- whats the story with your new designation? From Devil's Advocate to "I'm a Llama" -- what gives?

[Nzshrimper]

No internet at work from Saturday until just now. Ridiculous.
no thats extraordinary...

[Moppie]

New GKPE for a small number of enthusiastic photogs, and a chance lend me some kit again:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2043063#post2043063

:cool:

[tag141]

There are 2 x 70-200 on Trademe but is this lens worth the money?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-71161716.htm

I only want to know as I have one and will sell it if they are going to bid that much on it. And yes, I know it's worth what people will pay for it.

[FlyingPete]

There are 2 x 70-200 on Trademe but is this lens worth the money?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-71161716.htm

I only want to know as I have one and will sell it if they are going to bid that much on it. And yes, I know it's worth what people will pay for it.

If you mean 75-300, they are all pretty crap after 200mm, GKPE I could have been "GKPE I - Pete complains about his 75-300IS", the IS has the same optics as the non IS version.

[tag141]

It's a shocker alright but if I can get $200 for it, that's $200 less for my 70-200 !!! I'll have to give it a go won't I.

Anyone have any insight into the 24-70 2.8 ? God I feel like Weka. Sooo many lenses and not enough time ! I feel I need one sh1t hot lens and I'll be a happy man.

[scotttnz]

It's a shocker alright but if I can get $200 for it, that's $200 less for my 70-200 !!! I'll have to give it a go won't I.

Anyone have any insight into the 24-70 2.8 ? God I feel like Weka. Sooo many lenses and not enough time ! I feel I need one sh1t hot lens and I'll be a happy man.

It took 3 good lenses for me to be happy with my line up.

[tim]

I knew I wasn't right for the job, but i'd been looking for 2-3 months, and 2 months work at contracting work will keep me going for a while. I'm going to dedicate two solid weeks to upskilling myself, might learn AJAX perhaps.

Tim -- whats the story with your new designation? From Devil's Advocate to "I'm a Llama" -- what gives?

I felt like being a Llama for a while ;)

[MHP]

24-70 2.8 is a real nice lens.

[weka2000]

God I feel like Weka.
That must be a great feeling :lol:

The thing is if you want the best you have to pay for it and then get out and use it. Just got back from Whatipu (get a map) 1 hr drive there walks and 1 hr drive back 226 photos taken andd I have a feeling some good panos.

[NordieBoy]

It took 3 good lenses for me to be happy with my line up.

Anyone want to swap a Canon 70-200 f4 L for a Sigma 70-200 f2.8?

Go on, you know you want to :D

[tag141]

That must be a great feeling :lol:

I dunno. I drove on Sun for an hour to photo some biplanes (sunny day, no chance of rain, no wind) and the bloody things were still in the hanger.

I have the Canon 28-135 USM but it's soft and I want a sharper lens in the same range. (plus a red ring...on the lens that is!)

[weka2000]

Hope your nice an warm if not here you go.

30D, Bigma @500mm TV8000

[MHP]

so did you try changing the profile?

[Nzshrimper]

nothing like billing customers is there.... ? sitting here at home sorting out the months labour charges.. ;)

a couple of nice bills going out this month..

hmm that pay rise leverage is looking good now....

[Nzshrimper]

I got a paying job today .. A children's party center (birthday parties etc) have just had a refit. they need new shots for the website.

And they want me to take the photos and supply them for the site.
Ties in with my daughters birthday for the shoot.

Don't know what i should be charging thou. any ideas....?

they need 6 - 10 photos ...
I am providing the models... ( they come free )

[weka2000]

Whatipu Panos

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2043350#post2043350

[joeseph]

Anyone have any insight into the 24-70 2.8 ?
Are we speaking "L" or Sigma?
Can't say I know much about the sigma but my 24-70L is currently my most used lens. Seems a bit big/heavy & built really well, Tony's tested it and pronounced it a little soft - I've found I keep trying to handhold at shutterspeeds that are really too slow so end up with shake so need to keep the speed up or use a tripod (guilty of lazyness there...)
I bought it secondhand off FM as I didn't feel the new prices were anything like reasonable. The hood is a great piece of engineering - fixes to the main body of the lens and the front lens element moves in & out of the hood so you don't need as much "petal"
does this answer your question any? ;)

[weka2000]

Tony's tested it and pronounced it a little soft

Thats with close ups. Not general use.

[MHP]

I got a paying job today .. A children's party center (birthday parties etc) have just had a refit. they need new shots for the website.

And they want me to take the photos and supply them for the site.
Ties in with my daughters birthday for the shoot.

Don't know what i should be charging thou. any ideas....?

they need 6 - 10 photos ...
I am providing the models... ( they come free )

what are you expecting, any idea? hourly rate? how long would you be photographing? how long is the party, will you be being a part of the party and snapping a few off when you see them? if so then maybe per image, but then they might only buy one or two images..thinknig out loud, so i would suggest a price and a certain amount of images for them to choose from, maybe $100.00 for 20 images or something as you're going to probably be part of the party as well. of course this price is up to you, so charge your worth. take a tripod, and do a mix of wide and telephoto where one subject(toy/child) is at the front with oof playing kids or colourful toys behind, include any signage in some, get an image of the doorway or reception if there is one. things like that, are there helpers or they let the kids go crazy in there? if helpers then include them, if food include a couple of shots of that, etc etc.

[Nzshrimper]

what are you expecting, any idea? hourly rate? how long would you be photographing? how long is the party, will you be being a part of the party and snapping a few off when you see them? if so then maybe per image, but then they might only buy one or two images..thinknig out loud, so i would suggest a price and a certain amount of images for them to choose from, maybe $100.00 for 20 images or something as you're going to probably be part of the party as well. of course this price is up to you, so charge your worth. take a tripod, and do a mix of wide and telephoto where one subject(toy/child) is at the front with oof playing kids or colourful toys behind, include any signage in some, get an image of the doorway or reception if there is one. things like that, are there helpers or they let the kids go crazy in there? if helpers then include them, if food include a couple of shots of that, etc etc.
thats basically the line of thought i was going down.. looking at about 1.5 hrs of shooting then a little PP. provide a set of images... i am trying to push a link to my website from theres. and the web space coverage ( IE the photos) would be a great.. something to add to the portfolio.. so i was not to way off. thanks.

[FlyingPete]

Batteries

Still waiting on both orders, however I have the credit card charges so know the exchange rates. After averaging the rate between both orders here are the real costs:
BP511 - $18.45NZD
NB-2LH - $23.06NZD
Postage is $1.72NZD Per person as the actual postage rate was not affected by the number of batteries ($US8.99 per order).

Looks like we beat GST though, both orders are under $400NZD :D (Exchange rate averaged 0.66, but there were also some forex charges on each order which took it to 0.65)

I will let you know when they are in, and PM you all account details...

[NordieBoy]

Hmmm, just testing the 70-200 handheld with the teleconverters...

This was ISO800 so a bit grainy and I used manual focus.
Full untouched frame + 100% crop.
Not much DOF even at F11 :D

[DiscoLizard]

Batteries

Still waiting on both orders, however I have the credit card charges so know the exchange rates. After averaging the rate between both orders here are the real costs:
BP511 - $18.45NZD
NB-2LH - $23.06NZD
Postage is $1.72NZD Per person as the actual postage rate was not affected by the number of batteries ($US8.99 per order).

Looks like we beat GST though, both orders are under $400NZD :D (Exchange rate averaged 0.66, but there were also some forex charges on each order which took it to 0.65)

I will let you know when they are in, and PM you all account details...

We're off for two weeks on Sunday, so let us know the details before then and we'll settle up before we go :)

[tim]

Stupid exchange rate, everything's gotten more expensive. Still cheap though.

Pete, if the logistics and timing of the 2nd order allow it can I reduce my order to 2 batteries instead of 4? Not a big deal if it's too late.

[FlyingPete]

Stupid exchange rate, everything's gotten more expensive. Still cheap though.

Pete, if the logistics and timing of the 2nd order allow it can I reduce my order to 2 batteries instead of 4? Not a big deal if it's too late.

Everything has been ordered and paid for, however it might not be too hard to find someone around here who would want 1 or 2 more batteries!

[weka2000]

Well this pay spend was on books. Photoshop for photograpers and Colour for photgraphers. I need to get my PP sorted out before I even start thinking of printing a thing.

Still stuffed after Whatipu next time I want to go up to the Signal house on the opposite side. Morning best I think mind you great spot for dramatic sunset. There is a waterfall over there as well :lol:

[Moppie]

Tim, I may have need of a battery or two in a month or so :D

[tim]

Cool once they turn up with Pete if anyone wants 'em just let me know, otherwise i'll get 'em and pass them onto Moppie later on. What you buying Moppie?

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=220926

There's my offering from my sky visit on Monday ;)

[Moppie]

What you buying Moppie?


Nothing yet...... Maybe a step backwards to a 30D in November.
Its all very dependant on no major expenses occuring between now and then though.

[weka2000]

Nothing yet...... Maybe a step backwards to a 30D in November.
Its all very dependant on no major expenses occuring between now and then though.


By time you get your first DSLR I will be on a 1D :p

[dgcorner]

FYI: 15% OFF on flat panel TVs, i.e., LCDs & Plasmas -- only till Sunday 01Oct06. That's practically at staff level prices. You know where to find me ;-)

[downunder]

FYI: 15% OFF on flat panel TVs, i.e., LCDs & Plasmas -- only till Sunday 01Oct06. That's practically at staff level prices. You know where to find me ;-)

Hi John
Whats better plasma or lcd? excuse my ignorance.

[Nzshrimper]

Hi John
Whats better plasma or lcd? excuse my ignorance.
depends on the use..

plasma for a darker room - lcd for the brighter room..
then you have your viewing needs and preferences, and the personal likes an dislikes.. LCD has come on a long way in the last year..

personally i like the LCD but i tend to have a refresh issue every now again esp with fast moving sport.

Its difficult to say whats better its like comparing an apple with an orange.

[dgcorner]

Further to Chris' reply: Plasma if you love sport (mainly because of the higher refresh rates,) and when you have an option of darkening the room slightly. LCD for movies, etc., and with a brighter room. But having said that, anything below a 10millisec refresh rate is great since our eyes cannot notice the difference. Most LCDs & plasmas have 8msecs refresh rates these days. There are a few that go down to 4msecs but pricing is still up there.

Either way, at 8hrs of viewing time per day you have some 20yrs of life in these new TVs -- more than heaps of time to consider newer technology.

EDIT: plasma if you have the room, lcd if space is an issue -- mainly because of the 'pixel' size.

[Wazza]

Hah. The other day GE employers were offered cost price of certain items.

20% off some LCDs.
Including the 47" Sony Bravia my dad will eventually get. RRP $5999, but had it for $4800.

Also discounted cameras, but not exactly cost either ;)
5d; $5166
20D: $1900

Still cheaper at Auckland Camera

PS. Kirst and I have a 32" Samsung LCD, which was around $2600 or something, but knocked off 200-300 on the spot.

[MHP]

anyone up for a shoot? meet in half an hour in the city?

[MHP]

bit quick i know but, thought id ask

[weka2000]

bit quick i know but, thought id ask

Sounds like the thing weka would do :lol:
Im going in.. gone... now why did no one show up :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

Hah. The other day GE employers were offered cost price of certain items.

20% off some LCDs.
Including the 47" Sony Bravia my dad will eventually get. RRP $5999, but had it for $4800.

Also discounted cameras, but not exactly cost either ;)
5d; $5166
20D: $1900

Still cheaper at Auckland Camera

PS. Kirst and I have a 32" Samsung LCD, which was around $2600 or something, but knocked off 200-300 on the spot.

GE finance HN right? Mind you, 20% off $150 vs $100 is a big diff if you get my drift... ;-) It's the bottom line that counts with.:lol:

Give me the model number your dad's after and I'll check if I can get it at mates rates ;-)

[MHP]

well, i'm keen if anyones up for it for an hour or 2. need to do something!

[MHP]

10-9-8-7...

[Wazza]

I finish work at 8pm.. But if anyone still around, can catch up

(no camera on me, apart from my whopping 1.3 megapixel phone)

[MHP]

I have to be back on the shore by 9 to Pick up Zoe, so if no one is up for it I'll probably do something local.


6-5-4-3...

[MHP]

..2...1... oh wait a minute, 6 more posts and i can hit the glamour section.... na, outa here...

[FlyingPete]

Its difficult to say whats better its like comparing an apple with an orange.

So is it the LCD or plasma you have to peel before you eat?

[Nzshrimper]

So is it the LCD or plasma you have to peel before you eat?
dont peel it just eat em and get that zesty taste... hmmm ;)

[Nzshrimper]

..2...1... oh wait a minute, 6 more posts and i can hit the glamour section.... na, outa here...
its 500 posts AND 3 months membership... :cry:

got to wait until then or PM them to get early entry. Early entry only granted if you have photos to post not just make comments..

[FlyingPete]

..2...1... oh wait a minute, 6 more posts and i can hit the glamour section.... na, outa here...

Careful, you might get slapped around by a mod if you do that :rolleyes:

[Nzshrimper]

Careful, you might get slapped around by a mod if you do that :rolleyes:
oooh how much do they charge for that.. nothing like a good slapping..;)

[Nzshrimper]

**rant warning**
Got a letter from Xtra today..


Dear Mr B.......

Xtra Broadband hits maximum speed

On October 26, Xtra is .......................(etc)

Your current plan $59:95
10gb Monthly Data Cap
slowed to dial up after 10gb reached
Downstream 2Mbps
Upload 192 Kbps

free static IP

The new plan

Xtra Go large
$49:95
no cap
Max downstream available. (upto 8mbps) (yeah right lol)
upstream 128 Kbps

no static (not supported)

Thanks for choosing xtra.

...well how is this maximum speed they have slowed down my upstream and have taken my static. for 512 upstream i can pay an xtra $20 a month and have a cap of 2gb... so if i am over by 5 gb (my usually usage personal is 7gb) it would cost me $400+ extra a month.......
how the f**k is this an upgrade...

rant over

[theflyingkiwi]

Got a letter from Xtra today..


Dear Mr B.......

Xtra Broadband hits maximum speed

On october 26, Xtra is .......................(etc)

Your current plan $59:95
10gb Monthly Data Cap

and what does that mean?

I am bit tired at the moment so forgive me if I am missing something

[Wazza]

what do you mean by static?

ANd the $400 charge?
What does that come from?
Upload limit?

I thought there's no data cap?

[Nzshrimper]

and what does that mean?

I am bit tired at the moment so forgive me if I am missing something
sorry had to edit... pressed wrong button.. :rolleyes:


you should get some more sleep young man. ;)

[Nzshrimper]

what do you mean by static?

ANd the $400 charge?
What does that come from?
Upload limit?

I thought there's no data cap?
on the go large no data cap... on a plan that has the upload and static IP i require there is a data cap of 2 GB..

static IP means it stays the same so i can always retain the same IP (handy for remote access)

the plan they offered with a faster upstream has a 2GB limit. I average 7 GB a month, so that 5 GB over at 2c a MB. about $400 (including static IP charge and extra $20 for new plan)

so my upload has been halved - so longer to post my photos to web - send emails - VoIP (the real reason why xtra have slowed this) crap quality - and Gaming online will be pointless it will be too slow.......

[joeseph]

"Finally, we're going to get what we want. So...... are you coming with us?"

[weka2000]

"Finally, we're going to get what we want. So...... are you coming with us?"

lol CLASSIC

I love the letter where they said I could now get 3.5 mps however my line didnt support it :(

[Nzshrimper]

"Finally, we're going to get what we want. So...... are you coming with us?"
nope i am running away...


however if any of you guys have a telecom hotspot (WiFi) available where your are.

unplug your router point your WiFi at the hotspot and log on using your telecom login details.

you Will be warned that after your cap runs out on your plan a charge of $10 an hour will apply.

Well thats crap as they cant bill you. Also you get 2mbps download and 2Mbps upload.. (max)
Great for games and ViOP and as they cant limit it you can download a movie using peer to peer unrestricted full speed. ( about 10 mins for a movie) not bad..

[Nzshrimper]

anyway back to the topic of photography...............

[MHP]

thanks, o.k. I'm doing it now,,,, but if i go missing at the end of the mth then you know why


J/K

[theflyingkiwi]

anyway back to the topic of photography...............

why, it's more fun to make fun of telescum :)

[MHP]

o.k, so why can't anything be straight forward?

[Nzshrimper]

why, it's more fun to make fun of telescum :)
this is true... what does unlimited (no data cap) fair use policy applies ***

read below...
Fair use policy
If you're on our unlimited Go Large broadband plan then the Fair Use Policy applies to you.
Some of our broadband customers use file sharing software (also known as peer-to-peer) and download large files like music and videos. This uses up lots of network capacity which means less is available for other customers.
If our network is busy, the volume of peer-to-peer traffic can slow the speed at which other customers surf the web or send email.
We want to avoid this which is why the Fair Use Policy exists.
We expect the Fair Use Policy will only affect a very small number of customers on Xtra’s Go Large plan and if you don't use file sharing software or download large files from the Internet it's unlikely you'll ever be affected by it.
If you do, all we ask is that you do so considerately, preferably by downloading outside the peak hours of 4pm to 12am (midnight).
If in a single day you use more than 700MB of data during the peak hours of 4pm to 12am (midnight) then we'll get in touch with some advice on how to reduce your usage. If your usage continues to be very high, then you may become subject to our Fair Use Policy.
That means we will transfer you into the Fair Use Pool where you will share a fixed amount of bandwidth with other users in this pool. You will remain in the Fair Use Pool for 1 week.
Should your usage remain high for sustained periods of a month or more then we may contact you to discuss moving you to a more suitable plan.
We may review the above limits from time to time to ensure that as things change you are always getting the optimum performance from our network.
The best time for downloading large files is when our network is not as busy. Ideally, that means between 12am (midnight) and 4pm. During these hours you're likely to get a fast and reliable service as fewer people will be using the internet.
Fair use policy Q&A
How many customers are likely to be subject to this Fair Use policy?
We expect less than 1 per cent of customers on the Go Large plan will be subject to the Fair Use Policy at anytime.
How much can I download before I become subject to the Fair Use Policy?
You need to download more than 700MB in any 8 hour peak period which is 4pm to 12am (midnight). This is roughly equivalent to any of the following:

Downloading 1 CD
Downloading 1 Movie
Downloading 100 Songs
Watching live music or video streaming non stop

[Nzshrimper]

so unlimited is limited to 700mb in a 8 hr period

(say between 4pm an 12am).. go figure,,, :rolleyes:

[MHP]

one from tonights little escapade...


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2047850#post2047850

[MHP]

so unlimited is limited to 700mb in a 8 hr period

(say between 4pm an 12am).. go figure,,, :rolleyes:

yeah no such thing as unlimited when it comes to NZ internet :-(

[Nzshrimper]

over the average month if you download 700mb in the 8 hour period so you don't fall foul of the fair use... you are limited to 60 GB a month.. so not unlimted...

its go large 60 GB at max download speed max to what your line can and other Internet traffic) and 128 upload (max) for $49.95... (limited to 700mb per 8 hours)

I wonder why they don't advertise it this way...;)

[theflyingkiwi]

yeah no such thing as unlimited when it comes to NZ internet :-(

yes there is, it's called unlimited dailup :)

[FlyingPete]

Hmmm I have burnt 700MB in 8 hours quite a bit, it is called Microsoft automatic updates :rolleyes:

Well that and drivers etc on a cleanly built machine using a non sp2 install source. At the end of the day, the way everyone designs their software updates, it is usually just easiest to point it at the web and hit go, and we should be able to do that!

[Nzshrimper]

Hmmm I have burnt 700MB in 8 hours quite a bit, it is called Microsoft automatic updates :rolleyes:

Well that and drivers etc on a cleanly built machine using a non sp2 install source. At the end of the day, the way everyone designs their software updates, it is usually just easiest to point it at the web and hit go, and we should be able to do that!
have you tried Autopatcher for your Microsoft updates saves your downloads.

[weka2000]

Who prints panos? I have done 1 that I want printed and that is saying something

http://www.pbase.com/weka2000/image/67657151

This is one of the best I feel Ive done. The bigger verson is way better

30D and Bigma hand held :)

[theflyingkiwi]

Who prints panos? I have done 1 that I want printed and that is saying something

http://www.pbase.com/weka2000/image/67657151

This is one of the best I feel Ive done. The bigger verson is way better

30D and Bigma hand held :)

that's a very cool photo.

you are becoming the quite the photographer. Which is a good thing :)

I know that bigposters.co.nz can print panos I believe.

[Nzshrimper]

that is a very nice piece of art you have there Tony.

[MHP]

i can see the overlap, about 1/3 in from the right. mainly in the sky. going to print it on canvas? i use a guy in Methven, S.I. he's awesome. will get his details 4 u tomorrow if you want

[Wazza]

What bull..

I wonder how many teenage girls, downloading 200 mp3s in a night, will screw up their connection ;)

[weka2000]

Thanks Mark. The size is 2.54 x.71 mtrs

[weka2000]

i can see the overlap, about 1/3 in from the right. mainly in the sky. going to print it on canvas? i use a guy in Methven, S.I. he's awesome. will get his details 4 u tomorrow if you want


Yes I see it in 2 parts not sure how to remove? I use panorama factory v4 as my stiching program

[tim]

Try autostitch, it's free. Nice photo :)

[Wazza]

To remove, I use clone tool, 50%, and feather it out manually.

[Wazza]

In 5min went from:

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

to:

http://wazza.nfscity.com/westpac/images/img_5266_01.jpg

Removal of about 100 spots, on sky, ground, zebra crossing, reflective stuff on bottom left..

And also on some other cockpit shots, I removed the dust. All with the clone tool and some patch/healing tool also

[weka2000]

To remove, I use clone tool, 50%, and feather it out manually.

I will give it a go.

[tim]

A feathered clone sounds kinda kinky. I prefer to dress my clone normally.

[Moppie]

A feathered clone sounds kinda kinky. I prefer to dress my clone normally.


Bit early to be drinking isn't it Tim?

[NordieBoy]

Bit early to be drinking isn't it Tim?

11:30pm?

:D

[weka2000]

A feathered clone sounds kinda kinky. I prefer to dress my clone normally.

Sounds kinda kinky having a clone (umm blow up clone cheap date Ideall for the man with a small unit and needs to save space, let air out, fold away put under bed can also double up as a photo model)

[Moppie]

11:30pm?

:D


Hmmmm, I guess that makes me the first person to post in thread, at 9am :)
Must be a friday, and boss is away :D

[scotttnz]

Hmmmm, I guess that makes me the first person to post in thread, at 9am :)
Must be a friday, and boss is away :D

Yeah, it's friday and I am the boss!

[weka2000]

Just priced up a trip out along the Manukau to Whatipu off to piha and a few waterfalls in a chopper $1450 per hour 4 seater. They would take the door off.

Anyone else intrested :lol:

[Moppie]

Yeah, Ill put a $20 in for a ride :D

[FlyingPete]

Just priced up a trip out along the Manukau to Whatipu off to piha and a few waterfalls in a chopper $1450 per hour 4 seater. They would take the door off.

Anyone else intrested :lol:


I could borrow a 737 from work, can't leave the door open though and you need to be quick with your shot ;)

[weka2000]

Got a 2 passanger at $1350 per hour. Hot air ballon, hangglider, microlight.
Wonder if I could borrow buzzbeak from Harry Potter :lol:

12 min from base to west coast so there goes 30min in flight time.

Wazza as the resident chopper photographer what glass would you use.

[FlyingPete]

Got a 2 passanger at $1350 per hour. Hot air ballon, hangglider, microlight.
Wonder if I could borrow buzzbeak from Harry Potter :lol:

12 min from base to west coast so there goes 30min in flight time.

Wazza as the resident chopper photographer what glass would you use.

Try www.chopper.co.nz, they do smaller stuff cheaper, $270 per person in a twin per hour, I did my chopper intro pilot licence thingy with them :D

[weka2000]

Try www.chopper.co.nz (http://www.chopper.co.nz), they do smaller stuff cheaper, $270 per person in a twin per hour, I did my chopper intro pilot licence thingy with them :D

Rang them Pete thanks for that about $600 for me and a poilet. Wonder if I could do a photography deal for them :lol:

[Wazza]

WHAT THE ....

A Helicopter doesn't cost that much!!!

Helilink have a few.

As do Auckland Helicopters Ltd (based at Oceania something or other, at Ardmore).

I shot through the window this time, and it was fine.

If the door is off, you must have a harness on. I actually wasn't in a seat, but sitting out the edge of the chopper, feet on the skids

[FlyingPete]

Rang them Pete thanks for that about $600 for me and a poilet. Wonder if I could do a photography deal for them :lol:

Get me $23000, I'll to my PPL, then we will get one of Moppies friends to loan us one of their black helicopters!

[Moppie]

The black helicopters are not for loan.

For a small fee thier sevices can be "utilised" however.
But, they require the use of one of our own "special" pilots.