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weka2000

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 01:08

Hmmmmm.......sorry, that doesn't make any sense....

You miss the 24-70 at full length, do you mean the 70 end? So you you are going to get a 35? Surely the 50 and 85 you already have are closer to the 24-70 at full length? Or the 70-200 at the short end?

:evil: Sounds like you just want another lens to me:oops:

Some times I need something between 24-50. I should see what the 17-40 is like for portraits.

Me wanting another lens never. A 24-70 or 24-105 would be a good waterfall lens. I dont regret getting rid of my Sigma 24-70 but looking back it was the one I used mostly on my portraits.

(Full length = head to toe)

The 50 and 85 are great but I need something for full length body shots and 35 is about the average between 24-50 :)
My lounge needs to be bigger.

FlyingPete

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 01:18

My lounge needs to be bigger.

Problem solved, keeps the wife happy too :D

weka2000

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 01:20

Problem solved, keeps the wife happy too :D

Cant afford the $400K + to move to Mangere Bridge :o

tim

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 05:58

4 hours and no posts? Is the power off up north?

I'm packing up, you wouldn't believe the number of red and white boxes i'm throwing out! It's hard, but I think i'll have to ditch the box the 70-200 IS came in.

Moppie

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 06:12

It is a little slow.

Iv had an interesting afternoon.

I took the 30D back to AC, now I know exactly why I bought it from a shop.
I can't imagine someone working out of thier home being able to offer this level of service.
They cleaned the sensor for me, 4 times in all, because every test shot we tried showed 4 little specs in the upper right corner.
Not wanting to damage it any further, Nick (who sold me he camera, young guy, shoots a Noink) rang the Canon Service Manager, who said bring it over, we'll have a go right now.
So, off to Canon I went. They took the camera and came back about 30 minutes later.
Turns out there are 4 little spots that can't be cleaned off because they are on the sensor side of the filter.
So, my brand new camera is going to go in for surgery next week, they have to acutaly remove the sensor to get the filter off to clean it.
Should take 3 days, and of course its a warrenty repair.

tim

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 06:21

I'd ask them to swap it for a new one, rather than have the downtime. Or get a loaner.

Moppie

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 06:29

I can live with out it for 3 days, and they do have the option of fixing it in a reasonable time frame, or replacing it. And 3 days is a pretty reasonable time frame :)

tim

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 06:45

Pretty quick, yeah. Hey I was at your cousins 30th a couple of weeks ago. You're missing 30D from your sig btw :p

CliveyBoy

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 16:06

I can live with out it for 3 days, and they do have the option of fixing it in a reasonable time frame, or replacing it. And 3 days is a pretty reasonable time frame :)
Actually, this may be a better option. Canon will recalibrate the camera. It will be more finely tuned than an ex-stock unit often is - their manufacturing QC standards are much wider than we would like them to be.

At least you have an almost-clean camera for the weekend.

dgcorner

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 18:24

I am amazed at how slack Canon has become with their quality control -- It used to be that nothing was let out of their sight unless it was in perfectly good order.

I would have gone for a swap like I did with Graham considering that the camera is still brand spanking new. But, as Clive mentions, Canon NZ would probably fine-tune everything and make it work far better than stock. BUT I just wish that they would do it the first time around and save us the grief.

dgcorner

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 18:29

Tim -- moving house is one of those instances where stress is comparable to a loss of a loved one or someone being put in the hospital. Take it easy. We wouldn't want you ending up too stressed... then again, a few bourbons will sort that out ;-)

CliveyBoy

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 18:36

I am amazed at how slack Canon has become with their quality control -- It used to be that nothing was let out of their sight unless it was in perfectly good order.

The manufacturing numbers are now so huge, I suspect the old style QC just could not be achieved. I should hope that ID series still are more rigorously prepared for sale!

Moppie

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 19:10

Pretty quick, yeah. Hey I was at your cousins 30th a couple of weeks ago. You're missing 30D from your sig btw :p

I never even got an invite :( :p

I might be down there again for X-mass though, I'll have to start practicing my drinking again.

Moppie

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 19:12

It will be more finely tuned than an ex-stock unit often is -

Lets hope so :)
I had a quick chat with the service manager, really nice guy. They must have some very serious equipment, including some very clever optical scopes for peeping at the sensor. They could tell the spots were on the other side of the high pass filter, and they could see a streak from where AC cleaned it, a streak that dosn't show up at all no matter what you do with the levels.

downunder

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 19:26

The lighting on the faces could be lifted, perhaps. I know the subject is the building process, but we humans work to faces if they are present.

An assistant with a reflector is all that would be needed. A fill flash could also work, but that cannot be as narrowly-directed as a 30" reflector.

Pete: gkpe.org is down :-(

Steve: those pics are alright. It might be my screen but seems like they are slightly underexposed? I have to agree that shooting under the midday sun can be difficult. Even more difficult is getting those blokes not to mind you taking pics. I just hope no one points a hydraulic nail gun your way ;-) EDIT: Also having the midday sun means getting the faces darker... a flashgun or reflector as Clive mentions?

Thx Guys, went back yesterday did a few more shots client very happy so have sent them off to the graphic designer.

weka2000

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 19:28

It should have been checked before leaving AC. $2k worth of camera and no one checks. Mind you having said that one would question why the box had been opened if you were buying brand new.

Who gets their cameras serviced and how often?

My 5D is coming up to 9K yeh I know I have a trigger finger :lol: I dont want to wear out the shutter after all its only expected to last 100,000 clicks.

downunder

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 19:39

Off to Queenstown next week for a holiday and have booked to go on a photo safari with "Mike Langford" who is the "photographer of the year" for the NZIPP,
www.mike-langford.co.nz/
he offers a 5 hour lesson even picks you up from your hotel, minimum of two people so am hoping he has found at least one other for the day.

weka2000

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 19:51

Off to Queenstown next week for a holiday and have booked to go on a photo safari with "Mike Langford" who is the "photographer of the year" for the NZIPP,
www.mike-langford.co.nz/ (http://www.mike-langford.co.nz/)
he offers a 5 hour lesson even picks you up from your hotel, minimum of two people so am hoping he has found at least one other for the day.

Whats his costing?

downunder

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 19:59

$260 which I thought was reasonable, since he takes you off the main tracks in his 4wd.
The more photography I do the more I realise how little I know so 5 hours with a pro has got to be good :)

weka2000

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 20:30

$260 which I thought was reasonable, since he takes you off the main tracks in his 4wd.
The more photography I do the more I realise how little I know so 5 hours with a pro has got to be good :)

Thats not bad at all.

weka2000

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 21:37

The Canon 24-105 looks like a great contender. Time for research. So far as long as you get a good copy no problems with reviews but sometimes it take a while to get a sharp one :(

FlyingPete

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 21:37

The Canon 24-105 looks like a great contender. Time for research. So far as long as you get a good copy no problems with reviews but sometimes it take a while to get a sharp one :(

Let me know what you find out, that is the next lens on my list :D

weka2000

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 21:54

Let me know what you find out, that is the next lens on my list :D

Its lighter than the 24-70 F2.8. More contrast. Meant to be about as sharp. But the reviews always have a crack at getting a good copy.
Ashame they dont produce a NON IS verson.
Has the same 77mm filters as my other "L" lens

CliveyBoy

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 22:14

Off to Queenstown next week for a holiday and have booked to go on a photo safari with "Mike Langford" who is the "photographer of the year" for the NZIPP.
He and his partner Jackie Ranken do a great job, according to attendees I have spoken to. I am envious. Enjoy!

weka2000

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 22:51

Had some freinds over last night. Gave me a chance to do come couples portraits. The photos came out fine but I not could direct a person to the front door let alone how to pose. I have no idea what Im trying to acheive and it frustraits the hell out of me.

How the hang do you direct people if you have no idea what you want to acheive. I see the shot when it arrives and I get it but to do portraits you need to be in control and direct.

Watching Moppie direct on that saterday afternoon that we did made me realise I dont have a clue about people :cry:

Any ideas on how I can get a handle on this. I cannot see the final photo in my head so I feel like a ship without a rudder.
Winging it make me feel like a fake that could not charge for a sitting.

Moppie

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 23:08

Watching Moppie direct on that saterday afternoon that we did made me realise I dont have a clue about people :cry:

You seem to be implying that I do??
I don't really know if I knew what I was doing or not, I was just trying different things. Having shot it all on other peoples cameras I don't have any of the results to see if any of it actualy worked or not.
Although I do know Pete printed one of the shots of his family :)

weka2000

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 23:19

You seem to be implying that I do??
I don't really know if I knew what I was doing or not, I was just trying different things. Having shot it all on other peoples cameras I don't have any of the results to see if any of it actualy worked or not.
Although I do know Pete printed one of the shots of his family :)

You seemed to know what you were doing. You were directing even when you tryed to shoot me (where are those photos anyway?).

Moppie

13th of October 2006 (Fri), 23:42

(where are those photos anyway?).

I thought I used your camera?
Hmmmm, no I only used 20Ds that day, and a 10D.
They are either on Petes, Duncans or Marks HDD, unless they were so bad they deleted them :p

FlyingPete

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 00:52

:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

Well some low life scum crawled out of the sewer and into Harvey Norman, and then slimed out with my 2GB Kinston Elite CF card :evil:

Was uploading photos from it in one of those kiosks, went to the counter (about three meters away) to ask a question turned back and it was gone >:(

Looked everywhere, hasn't been handed in, not in any of my pockets. Card was only 2 months old!

Security cameras don't cover that area, and they admitted that was not the first time it had happened in there.

I hope they enjoy our family photos on the card, fortunatly I didn;t have anything on there that isn't already copied to my PC.

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 01:11

Pete, sorry to hear about your card. Instances like this do make me realise that nothing is safe no matter how close you are to your stuff.

I heard on the radio that thieves are targeting keys these days. They walk around the parking lot flicking the switch until a car lights up and away they go.

forsaken

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 01:31

I heard on the radio that thieves are targeting keys these days. They walk around the parking lot flicking the switch until a car lights up and away they go.

They can take my keys and even my alarm remote but they will still struggle to start the car.

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 01:37

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 01:49

Well Pete all I can say is lets break some fingers...1 at a time.

Been offered a Canon 24-70 F2.8 for $1000 cash and my 50mm and 85mm as trade from Glam ( yeh yeh I know what you will all say )

Despite the 2 Primes been very good, sharp etc they dont get used much. I got them for my portrait work but alais I cant see it taking off for a while.

It would fit in well with what I have 17-40 24-70 70-200 "L" All 77mm. Umm what to do.

Graham is a great guy to deal with based on my experience. I think David/DiscoLizard will jump in and say so too (that's if he is back from his holidays)

At the end of the day, you need to go with what you use rather than collect all the glass -- those are expensive mediums to grow mould in;) From your previous posts you miss your 24-70... what's stopping you from getting something that you know you will use?:p

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 01:51

what's stopping you from getting something that you know you will use?:p
I thought I had gotten over my lens buying but I cant help myself its the Red ring that talks to me :rolleyes:

I dont need IS so why pay for something you dont need.

I dont use my 100mm macro much either. Umm 3 lens for 1 whos going to get the better deal ???

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 02:01

I thought I had gotten over my lens buying but I cant help myself its the Red ring that talks to me :rolleyes:

I dont need IS so why pay for something you dont need.

I dont use my 100mm macro much either. Umm 3 lens for 1 whos going to get the better deal ???

Tony, trust me -- IS is a god-send for us who are getting older.:lol: I know because of the pics I've taken on the 70-200 with and without. You may not see it initally but when you view the pics at 100% you will know what I'm talking about.

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 02:05

Based on my shooting style and the fact that I use a tripod most of the time I could not justify having it.
90% of my photography is landscape F8-F16.
I am wanting to clean up my glass collection 2 much glass that does not get used that often.

theflyingkiwi

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 02:27

well here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2118155#post2118155)is today effort. it might not be what some of you shoot but enjoy anyway.

Tony, if you are going to get the canon 28-70 let me know when ya got it. I will be interested in have a little play. The 28-135 is slow in focusing, I don't know if it's a problem with the lens or it's just slow.

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 02:31

theflyingkiwi

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 02:36

24-70 F2.8 not the old 28-70.
You have another faulty lens do you :lol:

Oops I ment the 24-70. I can never remeber if it's 24 or 28. Gee why can't they just stay with one number :)

Yea it seems like it. At least it's a canon :) I have had this lens in for repair once before, a couple of months after the rally of rotorua I went to. It would focus ok but the focus ring wouldn't work.

Tony in repsonce to your studio work, I think you need to spend time with someone to learn how to photograph people. Once you understand how you wont them to sit, put their hand etc then you will know how to direct them.

That's what moppie did so well. He kinda knew how he wonted people in front of the camera. that will direct the photographer direct the model.

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 02:45

Tony in repsonce to your studio work, I think you need to spend time with someone to learn how to photograph people. Once you understand how you wont them to sit, put their hand etc then you will know how to direct them.
.

I may also have to accept the fact that maybe Im not "meant" to photograph any other woman except for my wife. My people skills suck at the best of times. It has been a fight all the way so one has to be relistic. My landscapes cause no issues, people think Im ok at it and Sandras happy. I would just like to make a bit of money to justify my spending (aslo help pay for my 1Ds) :rolleyes:

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 03:04

theflyingkiwi

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 03:06

Mark -- very nice! Reminds me that I need to save up for a macro lens or an auto extension tube.

Thanks, it starting to sound like Tony might be selling his :)

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 03:08

Mark -- very nice! Reminds me that I need to save up for a macro lens or an auto extension tube.

I have my set of Auto extension tubes Marumi 13mm 21mm 31mm if you want to borrow. I wont sell these as you never now when I may need them :)

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 03:09

Thanks, it starting to sound like Tony might be selling his :)

My lens sig may change like the weather ;)
I have owned and sold the following Canon 18-55, 55-200, 70-200F4, Sigma 10-20 24-70 and a 20D all with in a year now Im looking at 3 primes.
I think I may have a illness :)

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 03:14

Thanks Tony! I will save up since I foresee heaps of macro shots being made on my end. I'll give you $50 for it:p :lol:

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 03:25

Thanks Tony! I will save up since I foresee heaps of macro shots being made on my end. I'll give you $50 for it:p :lol:

Tell you what seen Im in such a generous mood I will swap them for your 70-200 F2.8 IS ;)

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 03:30

Tell you what seen Im in such a generous mood I will swap them for your 70-200 F2.8 IS ;)

:lol: :lol: :lol: So, what have you decided?

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 03:40

:lol: :lol: :lol: So, what have you decided?
3 Marumi auto extension tubes for 1 canon lens seems that you are getting 3 things and Im only getting 1 :cry:

To show you how dense I can be I have a 30D and a 17-40F4 umm 27-64mm (hope the 1 Tonne glue comes of the bigma and 30D :) )
Just did a quick test and its not the same. 17-40 is for landscapes :)

Ah I will sleep on it and see what Glam comes back with.

theflyingkiwi

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 05:41

FlyingPete

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 14:00

have you guys seen this thread at all ?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2114777#post2114777

it could be a case that we could get together with our friends from across the ditch and learn a thing or two.

I have asked if we are welcome :D

Autumn is the time to be in Queenstown, that is when the colours are happening. Last time I was there at that time all I had was a crappy Sony P&S, and an Film SLR, some of the shots I got on my SLR were pretty good, but it would have been nicer to have been able to take more.

Well coffee time, then off to shoot the IHC walk, get to try out my new piece of gear this morning, I am 99% sure I am the first one in the group to get one ;)

rabsoft

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 15:38

Graham is a great guy to deal with based on my experience.

I second that I have delt with him a few times now and never had a problem

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 15:39

Well here is the deal I have been offered $425 each for 50&85mm $650 for 100mm macro with cash diff of $325 for a Canon 24-70 F2.8 2yrs old

So I will loose about $500 on what it cost me to buy.

I cant buy a 24-70 out right not at $1800+ Tough choice.

rabsoft

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 15:46

3 Marumi auto extension tubes for 1 canon lens seems that you are getting 3 things and Im only getting 1 :cry:

Tony I am looking for a 50mm to do portraits with so if your wanting to sell it private send me a private message. I have been bidding on a couple on trademe and also been talking to glam about them he has a MkI and a MKII for sale I think I might need to have a play with 1 first…. Hmmm Scott tells me Pete has one I may have to go see him for a play ;)

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 15:57

theflyingkiwi

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 16:02

What bugs me is Glams 2n hand 24-70 dosnt come with original box or hood. He will get a hood for it but I am funny about expesive lens where there is no box.
I have had a look at Canons Non L primes but reviews are not that great.

so you should be, you are spending a couple of thousand dollars, you wont to make sure that what you are getting is legit. What happened to only buying from AC?

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 16:11

so you should be, you are spending a couple of thousand dollars, you wont to make sure that what you are getting is legit. What happened to only buying from AC?

$2200 there abouts and I would not get as good as trade. Im looking at a cheaper option Canon 35mmF2 prime.

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 16:26

I have asked if we are welcome :D

Autumn is the time to be in Queenstown, that is when the colours are happening. Last time I was there at that time all I had was a crappy Sony P&S, and an Film SLR, some of the shots I got on my SLR were pretty good, but it would have been nicer to have been able to take more.

Well coffee time, then off to shoot the IHC walk, get to try out my new piece of gear this morning, I am 99% sure I am the first one in the group to get one ;)

That is an awesome opportunity to learn - Autumn should provide a range of colours! Now, if it wasn't so expensive to fly there... Who knows, I might be allowed to allocate my 1st quarter trustee allowance for this one in May 2007...:D

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 16:29

What bugs me is Glams 2n hand 24-70 dosnt come with original box or hood. He will get a hood for it but I am funny about expesive lens where there is no box.
I have had a look at Canons Non L primes but reviews are not that great.

The box not being around is understandable -- very few of us (like me) tend to keep the boxes of our lenses and tripods... the hood going missing is not acceptable though. Graham needs to supply you with one. Have you asked how much he is going to sell a new one to you?

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 16:30

Ah the 35mm has 52mm filter and I only get 58 or 77. I will just have to save up. Mind you I could have a new 24-105 by Tuesday for $1700 :rolleyes:

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 16:35

The box not being around is understandable -- very few of us (like me) tend to keep the boxes of our lenses and tripods... the hood going missing is not acceptable though. Graham needs to supply you with one. Have you asked how much he is going to sell a new one to you?

He will throw it in. I keep all my boxes. I dont want to part with my primes, the moment you do you will want them back. I dont need F2.8. For my hiking in the bush the 24-105 would be better due to weight and range. Im in this situation because I sold my Sigma 24-70 :(

Memo to self buy more glass and dont sell it.

Most comments say the 24-105 + 5D are a match made in heaven.

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 16:44

He will throw it in. I keep all my boxes. I dont want to part with my primes, the moment you do you will want them back. I dont need F2.8. For my hiking in the bush the 24-105 would be better due to weight and range. Im in this situation because I sold my Sigma 24-70 :(

Memo to self buy more glass and dont sell it.

Most comments say the 24-105 + 5D are a match made in heaven.

Kinda figured you would end up with the 24-105 -- it is a very versatile range and should cover most of your needs through the woods and waterfalls.

I am actually considering selling my 24-70 and getting one... but not in the near future though. After all the spending I did I need to either wait for another refund (which is unlikely at this point) or save up:rolleyes: Us mere mortals do not have money growing in trees:lol:

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 16:52

Anyone looking for a decent 77mm multi-coated UV filter? Have a look here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=73298771) If this one came out ahead of my buying the Heliopan at $160 I would have purchased this!

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 16:52

Kinda figured you would end up with the 24-105 -- it is a very versatile range and should cover most of your needs through the woods and waterfalls.

I am actually considering selling my 24-70 and getting one... but not in the near future though. After all the spending I did I need to either wait for another refund (which is unlikely at this point) or save up:rolleyes: Us mere mortals do not have money growing in trees:lol:

Im trying NOT to buy any more glass but the little red ring keeps whispering in my ear :lol: however Im am worried about the yelling I will get from my angle when she goes " how mush did you spend on that lens"

Nzshrimper

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 16:53

That is an awesome opportunity to learn - Autumn should provide a range of colours! Now, if it wasn't so expensive to fly there... Who knows, I might be allowed to allocate my 1st quarter trustee allowance for this one in May 2007...:D
why not fly to chch and we could road trip the way to queenstown much cheaper on the flights. and the fuel is almost free... (work pay)

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 16:54

Im trying NOT to buy any more glass but the little red ring keeps whispering in my ear :lol: however Im am worried about the yelling I will get from my angle when she goes " how mush did you spend on that lens"

Honey, this lens will allow me to take better pictures of you:D

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 16:56

why not fly to chch and we could road trip the way to queenstown much cheaper on the flights. and the fuel is almost free... (work pay)

Now that's an idea! I just have to get the go ahead to allocate my Q1'07 trustee fees to this exercise... maybe by then my wifey will forget that I spent heaps on the 2 new lenses:lol:

Nzshrimper

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 17:02

Now that's an idea! I just have to get the go ahead to allocate my Q1'07 trustee fees to this exercise... maybe by then my wifey will forget that I spent heaps on the 2 new lenses:lol:
if enough people are interested i could arrange an mini bus - or if say only four from up north come down then the wagon is big enough for all the gear and five photographers. (including driver)

the dates given on the trip are for the Friday to Monday. if thats the case then say fly up Thursday . fly back Tuesday . flights are $250 return at the mo...

may be bring the partners for a weekend break then the mini bus works...

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 17:13

I buys stuff then work on the princapal its easier to ask for forgivness than permission :lol:

Nzshrimper

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 17:40

scotttnz

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 18:11

Tony. I feel the same way about primes. Every now and then I get the urge to get one or 2, but I just don't think they would get enought use, so I went with a set of good quality zooms (OK not the same quality as what you have, but they are very good on a 1.6 crop body) and all of my lenses get used regularly and produce good results.

Every now and then I wish I kept my Macro, but it wasn't getting enough use to justify the money. I get a lot more use out of the 10-20 I replaced it with. I may get another Macro one day, when I win lotto or something.

If you are not using the primes, and will get more use out of the 24-70, go for it I say!
Just don't post any "I miss my primes, goanna go buy some" comments around here any time soon :)

Is it a new 24-70? or one of glams import specials?

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 18:12

what would be your cash price for the 100mm macro..

Well I paid close to $1k for it. Glam has a couple that you could get cheaper than from me.

Scott I know what you are saying. I have come to the fact that I own them so the esiest solution is just to buy a new lens and not sell my primes :)
I know I would have kicked myself if I ever got rid or the bigma. Even though it is not used all the time, when it is used the shots are great.
Any way 7,8,9 lens is not excessive unless they are all "L"s

So Canon 24-105 andCanon 400F5.4 I should be done. Woops forgot about Sigmonster :)

scotttnz

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 18:19

Hmmm....must remember to read to the end of the thread before posting!!

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 18:26

Hmmm....must remember to read to the end of the thread before posting!!

He has a second hand 24-70 and new ones. His 24-105 are new. Its a case of what he does not have. You want it he has it or can get it :lol:

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 18:34

Well Tony -- whatever you decide to do I am sure that the learning you will get from the experience will be invaluable. As you say, you are willing to lose a little if and when you decide to sell a lens that doesn't live up to your expectations.

To date, I am happy with my four lenses in my stable -- these give me the range that I normally shoot in whilst giving me fairly good to great IQ. The only things I see missing (and I need to save up for them) are: auto-extension tubes for macro(the manual ones are a real pain to use); and either a 1.4X or 2X TC for those times that I need more reach. One other thing I need: Spyder monitor calibration system. Borrowing Pete's is great, but having one at my disposal is going to be awesome.

weka2000

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 18:51

Well Tony -- whatever you decide to do I am sure that the learning you will get from the experience will be invaluable. As you say, you are willing to lose a little if and when you decide to sell a lens that doesn't live up to your expectations.
.

The group gives me ideas before I do anything. After all 2 heads are better than 1, and Sandra just goes "well you know what your doing"

All my glass in my stable is VERY sharp and good quality. I also have a very versitle collection and lets face it 1 lens wont do everything. I figure that good lens will last a long time and no matter what camera come out in the next 5 yrs the glass I have will still work just as well then as it does now.

dgcorner

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 20:57

scotttnz

14th of October 2006 (Sat), 22:23

Before I post to TM -- is anyone interested in a 1 year old Lowepro F&S Rover Light? Only reason I'm selling is that I have a Tamrac Expedition 8 which holds all my gear and gives me room to grow.

The back-pack can hold a DSLR, 2-3 lenses, and/or flashgun on the bottom compartment, while the top compartment can hold a rain-jacket, lunch, etc. It is still in good to very good condition. The only major outings it has had is the GKPE Rangitoto and GKPE Auckland's Lesser Volcanoes trip. Colour is Black & Beige/Khaki.

PM me before the day ends if interested. $100 (if a fair price) would make me a happy chappie. Open to other offers. Will list on TM if no one is interested.

John, just a thought.

I have just got a big backpack with room to grow too. But I am now thinking of getting a smaller bag for the times I want to travel light. I think I am going to get a lowepro top loader that fits my camera, 17-55 and a few bits and pieces. So it might be worth keeping your bag with this in mind. Sometimes you don't want to take the whole kit an kaboodle.

dgcorner

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 00:12

John, just a thought.

I have just got a big backpack with room to grow too. But I am now thinking of getting a smaller bag for the times I want to travel light. I think I am going to get a lowepro top loader that fits my camera, 17-55 and a few bits and pieces. So it might be worth keeping your bag with this in mind. Sometimes you don't want to take the whole kit an kaboodle.

Thanks Scott! I have a Tamrac 19 Zoom that is the equivalent of the Lowepro AW70 or AW75 Top Loader. The 70-200 on my 20D+BGE2 fits into it quite well. What I am doing is getting those Tamrac MAS system lens cases that complement the bag and "snap-on"to its sides so I can carry the 17-40 and/or the 24-70.

But having said that, I may think of keeping the bag for those mini-GKPEs that require us to bring lunch, but not all our gear -- after all, food, next to camera gear, is important.:D

weka2000

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 01:52

Well I havnt been out all week :cry: . The wind has really put a damper on my photography. Might do something really different tonight, its likly to end up in the glamour section :lol:

EDIT...Didnt work the world is safe again ;)

forsaken

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 02:49

was going to go out and buy a cokin filter system (after reading up on filter use) today but had to take my cat to the vet today so no cokin for me :(

dgcorner

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 04:01

was going to go out and buy a cokin filter system (after reading up on filter use) today but had to take my cat to the vet today so no cokin for me :(

Si, sorry to hear about your cat. Get the P-Series - it is a good starter. The first few filters we (Scott, Tony, and I) all started with: ND grads which are helpful when you want to hold the bright sky back.

forsaken

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 04:12

thats what I was going to look at. I like the idea behind the ND grads

theflyingkiwi

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 04:25

so not to sound dumb at all, but is the cokin filter system the only way to get a ND grad filter ?

and how much does a cokin filter system normaly cost?

FlyingPete

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 15:02

Just vented to Sideswipe at the NZ Herald, they may ignore this, but you never know:

To whoever swiped my 2GB Flash card out of the photo kiosks at Botany Harvey Norman on Saturday afternoon. I hope you enjoy the card, it is a high quality card, only two months old and well looked after, I also hope you enjoy the family photos on it as I will no longer be able to, and lastly I hope you enjoy knowing the fact that I needed that card to cover the charity Down Syndrome Buddy walk on Sunday. You are selfish scum and have no idea of the consequences of your thoughtless actions.

Not having my 2GB card was a real pain yesterday, I felt like I spend half the event downloading :rolleyes:

scotttnz

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 15:07

so not to sound dumb at all, but is the cokin filter system the only way to get a ND grad filter ?

and how much does a cokin filter system normaly cost?

There are other brands, but I'm happy with my cokin setup. From memory the prices are something like:

P Filter holder: $20
P Adapter rings: $25 (you need one of the for each lens filter thread you want to use the setup with)
P Filters: $40-45 (Some of the fancy ones are more I think)

I modified my filter holder by cutting the front 2 holders off (they have 3) so that it does not vignette on my 10-20.

FlyingPete

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 16:00

...and that makes 3000.

So 3000 posts in a smidgen over 3 years.

dgcorner

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 16:06

What Scott said... There is a new filter holder for WA lenses but AC don't carry it.

Cokins are the cheapest and more practical way to get into filters. There are those who swear by it, whilst others on several forums think it is rubbish.

Fwiw, as long as it gives me what I'm after, without the colour impurities that the oh so learned and enlightened say, then I'm happy.

There are other alternatives but the price jump does make you wonder whether it is worth it... given that colour casts can be corrected in CS. One of the major branded ones is Lee -- which can set you back a few hundred dollars for a decent set of ND grads and the holder.

MHP

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 16:58

hey guys,

so I've set up a blog, I/we will be entering details into it probably every week or so with a couple of images from where we've been since the last entry. a bit of blurb on the life of a ship photog, etc. so if any of you are interested then throw it in your bookmarks and take a look every now and again.

http://zmphotogs.blogspot.com/

cheers.

scotttnz

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 17:04

Hey John, how did your interview the other day go?

dgcorner

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 17:08

dgcorner

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 17:13

Hey John, how did your interview the other day go?

It actually went very well - short of it being offered to me on the spot. My only problem with it though is that it is a sales/mechanical engineer's job and everyone knows that I'm no bloody engineer!:lol: I can take things apart but can't guarantee that I will have all the nuts and bolts in the right place when I put it together -- you've seen the 28-135 -- it is still a work in progress.:o :lol:

At this point in time I decided that I will wait for the right job -- mainly because I want it to be (hopefully, fingers crossed) one of my last ones for a long time. I just have to suck it all in, tighten out belts and wait it out a little longer. Besides, I'm still having fun with H&S and moving to the new store in 4 weeks has possibilities.:D

theflyingkiwi

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 17:32

http://zmphotogs.blogspot.com/

Bookmarked for future reference.

weka2000

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 19:32

Well next time someones in AC buying stuff could theycheck to see if they have a 24-70 and 24-105 in stock as I need to test both of these to see which produces the sharpest image.
I always spend to much when I go in.

Decided to save for it :cry:

tim

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 19:46

I've moved into my new place, took a while. Anything interesting happen on the thread in the past two days?

IainB

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 20:01

...and that makes 3000.

So 3000 posts in a smidgen over 3 years.

My humble achievement has taken over 4 years....:o

dgcorner

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 20:06

My humble achievement has taken over 4 years....:o

Don't worry Iain -- we all have heaps of catching up to do... with Tim! ;-)

IainB

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 20:07

I've moved into my new place, took a while. Anything interesting happen on the thread in the past two days?

"Shall I peel you a grape, while you're resting, Sir?" ;)

FlyingPete

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 20:08

I've moved into my new place, took a while. Anything interesting happen on the thread in the past two days?

Not really, Tony is lens shopping again :rolleyes:

My humble achievement has taken over 4 years....:o

Remember quality not quantity :D

IainB

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 20:15

Remember quality not quantity :D

You say the kindest things....:D

FlyingPete

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 20:20

Anyone got a blurb about themselves that we can put up in the members section of gkpe.org.nz? Let me know I am uploading the beta to production tonight and it would be nice to have some real profiles. You can include links, no life stories please!

dgcorner

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 20:37

. . .no life stories please!

Dang, and I thought that I could get my autobiography up!:rolleyes: :lol: :p

dgcorner

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 20:39

Wow, I just got sent this video about BMW's auto parking technology. It will surely help those parking challenged people out there!

weka2000

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 21:04

FlyingPete

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 21:40

I have a few brownie points at home for been good, I better use them before I say the wrong thing and Im in the dog box again :lol:

Pete the members blurb should be a template that we all follow to keep it consistant

Location, intrests etc

OK will start with the forums own info format:
<ScreenName> <Avatar>
Date of Birth:
Location:
Occupation:
Interests:
Cameras:
<Blurb>

I was going to include a gear list but keeping those up to date would be a full time job :lol:

EDIT: Actually we will include camera types as that is useful info.

FlyingPete

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 21:53

OK I'll start:
FlyingPete
Date of Birth: 27 June 1974
Location: Pakuranga, Auckland
Occupation: Consultant (IT)
Interests: Photography (duh!), gardening and wierd plants
Cameras: EOS20D and Powershot G3
Originally from Christchurch, now live out in east Auckland with my wife and two girls. Been messing around with photography now since I was 14 with an old Kodak Brownie Reflex, saved up from my holiday job and got an SLR (Olympus OM1) a year later. Mainly shoot people, events, family and portraits. Not a professional, just an enthusiastic amateur.

rabsoft

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 22:35

Here is my profile....

Rabsoft (Mark)
Date of Birth: May 1973
Location: Highland Park, Auckland
Occupation: Systems Analyst (well this week anyway)
Interests: Photography, Baby (oh and Sleep), Computers
Cameras: EOS30D
Webpage: http://www.photocorner.co.nz/

Born in England came to NZ when I was 16months and have been here ever since, found myself a wonderfull wife and have a gorgeous child(when she isn't crying), spend most of my time working, taking photos of baby and less and less time of late playing on my computers
I have always liked taking photos so a few years ago bought myself a 300D but since baby arrived realised how slow the camera was, just recently got myself a 30d now all I need to do is learn how to use it

tim

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 22:42

I'd take out the date of birth and perhaps put in age instead. No-one needs to know your DOB, age or age range is useful to know about club members.

FlyingPete

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 22:48

I'd take out the date of birth and perhaps put in age instead. No-one needs to know your DOB, age or age range is useful to know about club members.

I thought about that, but then it is an extra field to keep up to date, POTN provides DOB so I followed suit. They have an age field caculated off the DOB, but I am not at that level of coding yet. Everything is optional here.

tim

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 22:49

It doesn't matter if it's a few years out of date, I wouldn't post my birthdate publicly. Like you said it's optional, just something for people to consider.

dgcorner

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 23:28

Here's mine:

dgcorner (John)
Date of Birth: May 1964
Location: Half Moon Bay, Auckland
Occupation: Sales & Marketing
Interests: (Duh?) Photography, Computers, Gadgets, Cars, Family & Friends - not necessarily in that order
Cameras: EOS20D + BGE2

Originally from Manila, Philippines. Moved to Auckland with my family midway into the new Millenium. Started in photography when my dad lent me his Minolta P&S back in the 70s. I bought my first real camera in the late 90s - a Canon 500N. Got a Nikon Coolpix 5700 as a start in digital photography in '03. Joined POTN in Sept 05 and met a bunch of cool Kiwi characters that now form the GKPE crew. I shoot landscapes, macro, and people.

weka2000

15th of October 2006 (Sun), 23:54

Here is mine

Weka2000 (Tony)
Date of Birth: June 1967
Location: Mangere, Auckland
Occupation: IT Manager
Interests: Photography, Technology
Cameras: EOS 5D (FF) EOS 30D

Originally from Mt Maunganui. I live in South Auckland with my wife and two girls. Took up photography a couple of years back with Sony P32, moved to a Sony F828 but got frustrated that I couldnt change lens. Started with a EOS 20D and quickly upgraded to Full frame (5D). Its now been 1 year since I started using DSLR and made it a passion rather than a hobby.

Samples of my photos can be found here www.pbase.com/weka2000

theflyingkiwi

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 00:09

ok I guess I will do one as well :)

nzl-g3user (Mark)
DOB 4 Jan 1974
Location: Hamilton
Occupation: IT Slacky
Interests: Photography, Movies, Star Trek :) and general Sci Fi movies and TV. I don't read sci fi.
Cameras: Started with a canon G3 and then moved to a 10D+grip. I am looking to replace it next year.

Well I have been in the waikato all my life apart from the first 3 years. I have only started photography for the last 4 years so I am still new at all this. I know the bascis but any beyound that I am not to sure on. At this stage of the game I like to shoot anything, but have an interest in macro, still life and air planes and motor cars. I would like to try landscapes and people. Check out www.cuthbert.net.nz

dgcorner

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 00:50

scotttnz

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 00:52

Here's mine:

Scotttnz (Scott T - No, Really!)
Date of Birth: December 1972
Location: Howick, Auckland
Occupation: IT Geek (Yes another one!)
Interests: Photography, Technology, Movies
Cameras: EOS 350D, EOS 500, Sony Point and Shoot

Born in Wellington, but lived in Auckland all my life. Married with 2 young kids that I don't take enough photos of. They don't stand still long enough! My main photographic interest in landscapes, and every now and then I take a picture I actually like, but I'm still pretty new at this.

scotttnz

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 00:56

dgcorner

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 01:02

Bahhh.....

I drove over a curb on my way to pick up Mark (rabsoft) after work on Friday. I went to get my WOF today and they failed me because of the chasis damage. It's pretty bad, and the car is only worth $1000 so it is probably not worth fixing. I had hoped to make the car last another year or 2, but looks like I will need to upgrade now. Don't have any money.....oh Mr bank manager....

Scott, sorry to hear about the car. There should be someplace else that you can take the car to -- I've seen your car and I can say that there are far older, far worse for wear vehicles on the roads with an up-to-date WOF. As long as the car runs straight, and the bump doesn't cause a safety issue then it should be warrantable.

scotttnz

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 01:08

Scott, sorry to hear about the car. There should be someplace else that you can take the car to -- I've seen your car and I can say that there are far older, far worse for wear vehicles on the roads with an up-to-date WOF. As long as the car runs straight, and the bump doesn't cause a safety issue then it should be warrantable.

No I don't think so, There is a tear in the structural part of the chassis running about a metre along under the car. I'll get a quote to repair it, but I'm not holding my breath.

forsaken

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 01:22

just got the cat back from the vet

$170 and a new diet later

tim

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 01:24

Is it difficult to create one's own web site/page? Or will it be easier to join Yahoo 360 and limit who and who can't see your galleries? My brother sent me Macromedia MX 2004 but have been mulling whether I want to go into that sort of stuff -- my wife complains that I am in front of the computer too much...

Not too hard, no. Just use www.jalbum.net to generate your pages, way easier than flash I think. Plus html everyone can access, some people can't do flash, especially at work.

weka2000

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 01:53

Reading these profiles is intreseting :lol:

Scott how did you manage to hit a curb that hard?

John www.jalbum.net (http://www.jalbum.net/) is a great little program

Forsaken you must be a pet lover. Where I come from we do things a little different ;)

weka2000

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 01:58

Well weathers clearing and about time. Winds should be over and I should be out, alas Sandra still on nights :evil: The moneys great but I hate sleeping alone.

Looking foward to my next weeks studio light lesson. I think once Im shown the other bits will fall into place :rolleyes:

scotttnz

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 02:00

forsaken

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 02:08

Forsaken you must be a pet lover. Where I come from we do things a little different ;)

yeah I love my boys. They always listen and never question anything.

weka2000

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 02:13

Well first there was www.bodyshots.co.nz (http://www.bodyshots.co.nz) just found a higher end auckland site http://www.studiox.co.nz/

What I did notice was most of his samples the woman look in their 20's.
So there must be a market :lol:

Just found a how to guide
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5510/female_photography_how_to_photograph.html

Now I just need a permission slip from my wife :)

dgcorner

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 02:18

No I don't think so, There is a tear in the structural part of the chassis running about a metre along under the car. I'll get a quote to repair it, but I'm not holding my breath.

Ouch! I thought that it was just a dent... my commiserations....:(

just got the cat back from the vet

$170 and a new diet later

Glad to hear that your cat is back. I can imagine the fuss about the diet... he/she might just end up in the neighbour's house ;-)

Not too hard, no. Just use www.jalbum.net (http://www.jalbum.net) to generate your pages, way easier than flash I think. Plus html everyone can access, some people can't do flash, especially at work.

Thanks for the tip Tim! Will give it a go.

Tony: Planning a trip to AC tomorrow to have a look at their "dry boxes" -- I can't afford to have mould and whatever growing on my lenses:rolleyes:

weka2000

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 02:20

Tony: Planning a trip to AC tomorrow to have a look at their "dry boxes" -- I can't afford to have mould and whatever growing on my lenses:rolleyes:

Save your money, use your stuff and dont let it sit :lol:
10 photos aday keeps the mould at bay

FlyingPete

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 02:43

New site is up :D

www.gkpe.org.nz (http://www.gkpe.org.nz)

rabsoft

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 02:53

Dunno, call me stupid.....I was stopped by the exit waiting for Mark, the took off to pick him up from the other side of the road and somehow cut the corner and half drove over the garden....something like that anyway. Damn I wish I didn't switch that car to 3rd party insurance!

Didn't realise you had driven over the curb that badly :(

I am thinking of taking my car in tomorrow as I was going to go for a look up at ac if you are interested I can give you a ride to work tomorrow and if you want also up to ac at lunchtime ?

Nzshrimper

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 03:17

Sorry its late just got in from work.. i am getting fed up with Kudos and there crap programs. :rolleyes:

Nzshrimper <Avatar>
Date of Birth: November 1974
Location: Christchurch Nz
Occupation: Underpaid and overworked IT Specialist / Consultant
Interests: Photography, Soccer, Cricket, Skiing and Computers . Also My kids and wife, and my dogs.
Cameras: Canon 30D - a crappy one on my phone.

<Blurb>
I moved myself and family here to Christchurch from England 4 years ago. I have two wonderful kids Charlie (5) and Ethan (3) and a wife Rosanne (#&).
I love my sport both playing and watching. I photograph people and places.

my website - www.chrisbennett.co.nz (http://www.chrisbennett.co.nz) (when i finish it)

scotttnz

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 03:18

New site is up :D

www.gkpe.org.nz (http://www.gkpe.org.nz)

When do my 5D and 30D turn up? Or is my profile wrong?

Nzshrimper

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 03:27

When do my 5D and 30D turn up? Or is my profile wrong?
looks like you got yours from tony.. i hope the glue came off.. ;)

Nzshrimper

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 04:33

a couple of days a go a few of you guys were discussing Xtra and the port 25 filtering.

Here is the official email from I-gen and xtra.

From:

Barbara Redway <Barbara.Redway@telecom.co.nz> (Barbara.Redway@telecom.co.nz)

Subject: Port 25 Filtering initiative - this will impact on private email servers

Hi Everyone

Please find following an advise received from Xtra concerning Port 25 filtering. Separate advise will be sent to clients that have a domain name or static IP and may therefore be running their own email server.

"IF YOUR ARE RUNNING YOUR OWN EMAIL SERVER YOU ARE LIKELY TO BE IMPACTED BY THIS
If you run your own personal email server or offer SMTP relay services to others via a mail server that runs on an Xtra dialup or DSL account then this change will impact you. We suggest that you to opt out of the Port 25 Filtering service if this is the case.
As you may know, Port 25 is the dedicated Internet port that is used for sending email. Unfortunately, it’s also used by spammers to send unwanted email and new viruses and worms will often spread across the Internet using this port, which is why we want to filter it. That way, all email being sent on our network goes through our dedicated email servers and gets scanned for spam and viruses.
Filtering Port 25 started for all new Xtra customers in April 2006 and will begin in October for all existing Xtra customers. This may result in inbound and outbound emails being blocked if they are being sent via a private email server.
If you believe you have a legitimate reason for using Port 25 directly, rather than sending email via our dedicated email servers, we recommend that you apply to opt out of port 25 filtering so you can keep running your email server. However you will need to agree to maintain up to date anti-virus and firewall software on your computer in order to be considered. Please be aware that by opting out of this change you are more likely to receive spam, viruses or worms.
You can apply to opt out by completing the online form which can be found from the bottom of the webpage xtra.co.nz/port25
Please note, you can only apply to opt out of port 25 filtering online and can NOT apply for an exemption over the phone.
Lastly, it’s important to note that Xtra reserves the right to filter all Port 25 traffic for all of our customers at any time, without notice and your request to opt out does not guarantee that you will be exempt from Port 25 filtering, now or in the future.
For more information on Port 25 and the changes we’re making visit xtra.co.nz/port25."

Regards

Barbara Redway
Account Manager

theflyingkiwi

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 04:34

New site is up :D

www.gkpe.org.nz (http://www.gkpe.org.nz)

that looks good, the only thing that I would change would be to remove the cf card, or to make is smaller. It would be nice for the site to be at 1024x768

Nzshrimper

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 04:40

FlyingPete

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 04:52

When do my 5D and 30D turn up? Or is my profile wrong?

Hmmm must still be in the mail, will check tomorrow ;)

that looks good, the only thing that I would change would be to remove the cf card, or to make is smaller. It would be nice for the site to be at 1024x768

I was aiming at 1024x768, that is why I shrunk the whole thing, the graphics are not as clean in the shrunk version either, some of the joins are now visable. WHen I shrunk the CF card too much is becomes unreadable (borderline now), moving it causes many issues, I can bump it upwards a smidgen, but in the end I thought that most people would probably have higher res screens or they can just scroll ;)

theflyingkiwi

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 05:15

I was aiming at 1024x768, that is why I shrunk the whole thing, the graphics are not as clean in the shrunk version either, some of the joins are now visable. WHen I shrunk the CF card too much is becomes unreadable (borderline now), moving it causes many issues, I can bump it upwards a smidgen, but in the end I thought that most people would probably have higher res screens or they can just scroll ;)

on my laptop I have to scroll, however on my desktop I don't have a problem. personaly there are two changes I would make to the web site. remove the card and make the main window wider. To me is just a bit small width wise.

Nzshrimper

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 05:28

I have a set of 15inch alloys - 5 stud (of a holden / opel ) for sale.
Brand new with new tyres.

Moppie

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 05:38

I have a set of 15inch alloys - 5 stud (of a holden / opel ) for sale.
Brand new with new tyres.

Any mould? How sharp are they wide open, and will they Autofocus on my 30D, or do I need an adaptor?

tim

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 05:42

so for those of you running private mail servers or overseas smtp. now is the time to act. your router will need a small amount of config. and the port 25 need to be opted out from telecom.

(there is a hidden reason for the filtering of port 25. and thats is stop other isp's mail services being used on the telecom network) :rolleyes:

well it must be said that telstra started that one...

Thanks for the heads up/

New site is up :D

www.gkpe.org.nz (http://www.gkpe.org.nz)

Couple of thoughts:
- We know that's a camera body, but will many other people?
- The text "about GKPE", "members" should also be hyperlinks, not just the buttons.
- Profiles page: i'd rather see a list of members, and profiles on a separate page. Also the avatar is hard up against the right margin, i'd put in a spacer.

Keep up the good work, i'm sure everyone appreciates the effort you've put in :)

Wazza

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 05:52

Wazza
Date of Birth: June 1983
Location: West Auckland
Occupation: 40 Hr slave for multi-national company, and up and coming photographer
Interests: Travel, Aviation and iKirst
Cameras: 20D
Webpage: http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz

Proudly, POTN's first official romance. (Thanks to a mini "GKPE", Nihotupu Falls, Jan '06) ;) - iKirst the iWonder of dreams
I enjoy all aspects of photography, with perhaps one minor exception - the tedious task of post processing - I think I may hire someone solely for editing photos.

Nzshrimper

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 05:59

Any mould? How sharp are they wide open, and will they Autofocus on my 30D, or do I need an adaptor?

1. no
2. very sharp- esp when wide open
3. they will focus you if they were dropped on to your 30d. :D
4. i have no idea if you need an adapter best ask your partner that question.. :confused: ;)

;)

joeseph

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 06:34

your request to opt out does not guarantee that you will be exempt from Port 25 filtering, now or in the future.

Nice.

Nzshrimper

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 06:41

Nice.
it could be a ploy to push the xtra security suite. (if you don't subscribe we will filter your port.)

if this stops others competing, then the government will be forced yet again to intervene. but in the mean time the NZ public are the ones whom get used as pawns.

Wa*kers the lot of them. but they have us by the short and curlys. :evil: :evil:

tim

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 06:43

It says if you use an alternate email server on the net you might not need to opt out. I'll not bother until things stop working, and in the meantime I have webmail.

Nzshrimper

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 06:57

you we be able to receive incoming mail just by port forwarding to a new port. however its the sending that you will have issues with. if xtra block port 25 (filter it) the no email will get through to the email servers. I think the main issues is going to be with exchange servers that forward their own mail. (hence why are running around getting all corporate customers to opt out now)

oh well such is life.

joeseph

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 06:57

Speaking of funny, I got this today when opening a browser:
https://the.ihug.co.nz/acnts/webredirect.pl

wonder what that could mean? ;)
3 mins listening to holdmusic, 3 mins talking to a Cust svce rep and all sorted.

MattL

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 07:12

tim

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 07:19

I'll opt out then, thanks Chris. Took 2 mins, longest bit was looking up my xtra password since I never use it - the router remembers it for me.

I'm going to give www.hostgator.com another big thumbs up. Those guys really know their stuff, they understand and solve problems I don't understand, then explain them to me, where necessary. Usually I just email them some arcane problem and get a polite reply 30 minutes later "we fixed it". I know I gave them a hard problem when it took them 36 hours to come back to me with a solution, but I marked it low priority and I was impressed they solved it at all!

Nzshrimper

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 14:23

we'll seeing as we are all IT geeks here...

around 1am this morning.. one of my servers caught fire.. heh.
I know things get hot when crammed into 1U, but not THAT hot!
was a dell poweredge - a power regulator on the mainboard.. so dell are going to ship me a complete new system.

Anyone have a need for a giant paperweight?

Matt
flaming dells.. it was lucky that it did not take anything with it as it melted.. Just a quick point - did the dell helpline try to get you to restart the server, and ask you have you tried to re image the server. ;) :D

FlyingPete

16th of October 2006 (Mon), 15:47

I have a set of 15inch alloys - 5 stud (of a holden / opel ) for sale.
Brand new with new tyres.

Hmmm five stud. I am in the market for some four stud (100mm) alloys or steelies in good condition?

on my laptop I have to scroll, however on my desktop I don't have a problem. personally there are two changes I would make to the web site. remove the card and make the main window wider. To me is just a bit small width wise.

Making the window a bit wider was on the 'to do list'. Any suggestions for identity if I remove the card?

Couple of thoughts:
- We know that's a camera body, but will many other people?
- The text "about GKPE", "members" should also be hyperlinks, not just the buttons.
- Profiles page: i'd rather see a list of members, and profiles on a separate page. Also the avatar is hard up against the right margin, i'd put in a spacer.

Keep up the good work, i'm sure everyone appreciates the effort you've put in :)

I think the vast majority of out target audience will realise it is modelled on a camera, I will see what I can do about making the names hyperlinks as well, the issue there is I would have to break them down into smaller components. As for the profiles, it is my longer term goal to give everyone their own page, haven't figured out how to make it work on the current format, noted on the spacer, will do when I do some more editing.

Also on the to do list is to tidy up the graphics, they didn't survive the downsize too well, work out a way of linking the profiles to an easily editable text source and I have found a script that can convert DOB to the age on that day :)

For now I have spent over 30 hours working on it so I will add the additional profiles I didn't get earlier, Wazza and Duncan. I am going to take a breather for a bit, I need to get the event photos from Sunday sorted.

we'll seeing as we are all IT geeks here...

around 1am this morning.. one of my servers caught fire.. heh.
I know things get hot when crammed into 1U, but not THAT hot!
was a dell poweredge - a power regulator on the mainboard.. so dell are going to ship me a complete new system.

Anyone have a need for a giant paperweight?

Matt

Them darn Dells, who would own one, or worse work for them :rolleyes: (opps done both!)

That was not a thermal failure, that is a component failure, hence why they are replacing the box nice and quickly with no fuss, they don't want you guys making a big deal about it after their recent well publicised battery issue.