GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[Nzshrimper]

those card raders with HDD are expensive.. for an extra $200 you can get a laptop with built in card reader.also can have built in adobe photoshop for a little extra..

[Moppie]

those card raders with HDD are expensive.. for an extra $200 you can get a laptop with built in card reader.also can have built in adobe photoshop for a little extra..

Exactly.
If I can get a case for around $50, I can add a HDD for another 100, making it quite resonable.
Otherwise its just easier buy a whole lot more 1gb CF cards.

[theflyingkiwi]

those card raders with HDD are expensive.. for an extra $200 you can get a laptop with built in card reader.also can have built in adobe photoshop for a little extra..

while that's all fine etc. a laptop is bigger and heaver. If you are going somewhere you might not wont to carry a laptop with ya. Also when ya travelling how often are you wonting to post process?

[weka2000]

At the moment I am paying $60 per month for downloading about 25gb worth of data at 256k. hmm thinking about changing, but I still have to pay more :(

What the hang are you downloading :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

while that's all fine etc. a laptop is bigger and heaver. If you are going somewhere you might not wont to carry a laptop with ya. Also when ya travelling how often are you wonting to post process?


What Mark said...:D

[Nzshrimper]

this is true... a hike not practical. however an event the laptop in the car would be handy..

on a hike i would just like a few cards (no card reader or drive,,,):D PP onsite i agree but a good size screen to view the pics is good...

[Nzshrimper]

What the hang are you downloading :rolleyes:
movies - music - programs - applications.. (oh no thats just me)

[downunder]

Hey, noticed in this mornings paper that Harvey Norman are doing 6x4 prints for 15c! That is pretty cheap!

wow that is damn cheap, is that at the botany store? did it say for how long?

[theflyingkiwi]

What the hang are you downloading :rolleyes:

just bits and pieces. nothing major. just what every geek downloads :) understand.

this is true... a hike not practical. however an event the laptop in the car would be handy..

on a hike i would just like a few cards (no card reader or drive,,,):D PP onsite i agree but a good size screen to view the pics is good...

I must admit that you have some truth to what you say. I have got a cheap laptop at home which is used for downloading but going anywhere I am not going to take it with me. Just too big.

I was thinking of getting one of the epson devices, from what I have read the screen is really good and it can download many 1gb cards on a single charge. However I am looking at the canon ones if/when they get released.

[weka2000]

just bits and pieces. nothing major. just what every geek downloads :) understand.

What the lastest Linux distros on DVD :lol:

Im about to can my giganews subscription. How much stuff do you really need

[theflyingkiwi]

What the lastest Linux distros on DVD :lol:

Im about to can my giganews subscription. How much stuff do you really need


eeeek linux, I wouldn't load such fowl stuff on my computer :)
even more eeeek giganews, me use easynews. it's by far the best.

[weka2000]

eeeek linux, I wouldn't load such fowl stuff on my computer :)
even more eeeek giganews, me use easynews. it's by far the best.

Yes but Im not easy :p

[theflyingkiwi]

Yes but Im not easy :p

is that what you say, or is that what your wife says ? :lol:

When it comes to downloading I only download things I wont to watch or listen to. I know there are a lot of people out there that download everything they find. but never have the time to watch it. If I don't like it I don't keep it.

However there's a part of me that wants to collect things. I have a DVD collection. in the past I used to collect trading cards. These days I collect TV shows I like to watch.

[weka2000]

is that what you say, or is that what your wife says ? :lol:


A gentleman dosnt kiss and tell :lol:

Hows your glass is it back from the shop yet?

Has anyone heard from Fritz?

[theflyingkiwi]

nope, the glass is still away :( Even tho I sent it up a couple of weeks ago, it was not until wedn last week did they say that they had it. And that was only because I had talked to the manager. Now he said that the guy who was fixes sigma lens is away and didn't get back till Tuesday this week. So I am going to give it a week and then see what happens.

So far I am not impressed.

[weka2000]

Just had a nother read throught the GKPE website members blurb. We are an amazing group of individuals. I wonder why IT and photography go so well togather. I guess with digital and gadgets they attract the IT type person.

Well 2 more months till XMAS. My wife asked me what I wanted."1DsmkII"
Its been over 6 months, time to upgrade :lol:

[joeseph]

Aha!
Thats better, although very expensive.
What about just a case with the card reader in it and a battery, then I can get a drive from techpac.

There are lots of just cases on Ebay, about US$30-40. However the international shipping cost is also US$30-40.
These guys in Aus are where I got my "Tripper" - cheapest case is about AU$62
http://www.jaldigital.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=384
but I think you wouldn't get one by Saturday...

[theflyingkiwi]

Just had a nother read throught the GKPE website members blurb. We are an amazing group of individuals. I wonder why IT and photography go so well togather. I guess with digital and gadgets they attract the IT type person.

Well 2 more months till XMAS. My wife asked me what I wanted."1DsmkII"
Its been over 6 months, time to upgrade :lol:

ha ha, did she faint?

[Moppie]

Cheers Duncan!

Iv ordered a second 1gig card, which should be here tomorrow :)
I can work on a PSD for xmas.

[scotttnz]

wow that is damn cheap, is that at the botany store? did it say for how long?

The advert listed a number of stores including Botany and Manukau.

Just had a nother read throught the GKPE website members blurb. We are an amazing group of individuals. I wonder why IT and photography go so well togather. I guess with digital and gadgets they attract the IT type person.

Maybe it is that IT people who have digital cameras are more likely to go looking for an online forum to talk about them? And that is how we all ended up here....

[weka2000]

ha ha, did she faint?

Told me to pull my head in...."I dont go to work just for you to spend it all on your bloody camera stuff!"

I think thats her way of saying I think you have got enough :)

[theflyingkiwi]

I can see you can take the hint. even if it is with a bat.

Maybe it is that IT people who have digital cameras are more likely to go looking for an online forum to talk about them? And that is how we all ended up here....

funny enough that's seems logical.

[weka2000]

I can see you can take the hint. even if it is with a bat.
My wife is very very good to me. My goal is to show her in return that my photography can make us more money so she can work less, and have more time to enjoy life with our girls.

I have to wait and perfect my skills, like getting into the IT industry with no quals or experence, some one will give me a chance and a door will open. The time is not right but it will happen.

For me the ideal photo job would be NZ landscapes / wildlife been outdoors. Down side is been away from home.

[theflyingkiwi]

keep working on your skills, in both the camera and photoshop. have you ever though of shooting film?

[forsaken]

yay I should get my camera back from canon tomorrow :)

sensor and mirror clean + clean viewfinder for under $70

[IainB]

Just had a nother read throught the GKPE website members blurb. We are an amazing group of individuals. I wonder why IT and photography go so well togather. I guess with digital and gadgets they attract the IT type person.

Who was it that mentioned IT and 'high disposable income' in the same sentence at the studio mini GKPE?;)

[FlyingPete]

Who was it that mentioned IT and 'high disposable income' in the same sentence at the studio mini GKPE?;)

Yep until you have kids :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

yay I should get my camera back from canon tomorrow :)

sensor and mirror clean + clean viewfinder for under $70

That was cheap! I thought they charged $240???


Yep until you have kids :rolleyes:

Must have been someone who didn't have kids.... or probably thought that having kids was a sure way to dispose of income:lol:

[weka2000]

keep working on your skills, in both the camera and photoshop. have you ever though of shooting film?

For what reason? What advantages does it give me?

[FlyingPete]

For what reason? What advantages does it give me?

Film forces you to be disciplined with your shooting. It also doesn't give you as much flexiblity in PP, so you need to spend more time getting it right in the first place.

[theflyingkiwi]

For what reason? What advantages does it give me?

I really don't know. Some people claim that after shooting in film they have a better understanding of how to take a decent photograph.

I think it comes down to the fact that you just can't keep taking photos until you get it right. so you end up thinking about the photograph before you press the shutter button.

[rabsoft]

wow that is damn cheap, is that at the botany store? did it say for how long?

Yes it is at botany and the signs in store said for 5 days so I guess there is only 4 days left :D

[scotttnz]

Yes it is at botany and the signs in store said for 5 days so I guess there is only 4 days left :D

Did you notice if they had any deals on enlargements?

[weka2000]

Yippie my printer arrived :lol: Time to get some photo paper.

As for the comments on film. I have thought about it. I often look at the 35mm canon film cameras. However means more money to spend on a camera and film developing.

[FlyingPete]

Yippie my printer arrived :lol: Time to get some photo paper.

As for the comments on film. I have thought about it. I often look at the 35mm canon film cameras. However means more money to spend on a camera and film developing.

A film camera is on my 'to do' list, but not a 35mm (been there done that, have the box of negatives), if I go film is will be medium format, have looked at the twin lens relex Rollei's, nice, drives a bit like my old Kodak (as per avatar) which I can no longer get film for :(

[FlyingPete]

Well our family almost all just jumped on a plane to Samoa, BUT my grandmother is in town that particular week :mad:

What on earth am I talking about? There is a deal on the airnz web site for $99 to Samoa in the middle of November, if you go through the booking process you can currently get a return for $99 as well, we were all going to get over there and back for just over $500!

http://flightbookings.airnewzealand.co.nz/vgrabview/

[TKRFAN]

Hi All

Well, went over the targa at Manfeild yesterday and have hopefully got some good shots, pretty much all panning ones as the photo opportunities without media passes are limited to the front straight :S

I was standing next to a guy also with a canon camera, so I told him about this place, but neither of us had a pen, (or others around us) so I couldn't write down the site for him, but I told him to goodle GKPE on the net, so hopefully he will find us!

I am supposed to be studying for an exam on Tuesday, so shouldn't really have pics online before that hehe - but I am the worlds best study procrastinator so they will probably be online over the weekend lol

(BTW - even tho I haven't actually made it to a GKPE yet.... can I still have a profile on the site?)

[FlyingPete]

Hi All

Well, went over the targa at Manfeild yesterday and have hopefully got some good shots, pretty much all panning ones as the photo opportunities without media passes are limited to the front straight :S

I was standing next to a guy also with a canon camera, so I told him about this place, but neither of us had a pen, (or others around us) so I couldn't write down the site for him, but I told him to goodle GKPE on the net, so hopefully he will find us!

I am supposed to be studying for an exam on Tuesday, so shouldn't really have pics online before that hehe - but I am the worlds best study procrastinator so they will probably be online over the weekend lol

(BTW - even tho I haven't actually made it to a GKPE yet.... can I still have a profile on the site?)

www.gkpe.org.nz, really easy to remember! Have a look at the current profiles and let me know what you want, I will put it up :D

[theflyingkiwi]

so those in akl who can hear a noise?

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10407822

just when I start thinking that akl isn't fuller people who are bonkers I think again. :)

[dgcorner]

IXUS 65 at $499.95 if anyone is interested. We're clearing this in our store. 2 available. PM me asap if interested. Cheers!

[Nzshrimper]

........FRIDAY SPECIAL.....

Western Digital 250gb hdd in external case (usb 2.0) .. today only special $175 + gst..

Today only need to know before 4:30///

[weka2000]

FRIDAY HOT SPECIAL

1 tall hansome man. Able to cook, clean and take photos Woman need only apply ;)

[theflyingkiwi]

gee what is this, trade me. Tony you might not get any offers around here. not many women around. :)

[DiscoLizard]

FRIDAY HOT SPECIAL

1 tall hansome man. Able to cook, clean and take photos Woman need only apply ;)

Excellent, I think my grandma needs someone to mow the lawns for her, I'll give her your number.

[theflyingkiwi]

well my grandma is 96, I wouldn't wont to give her a heart attack :lol:

I am disappointed, I don't have any zoom for this weekends trip. The highest I can go is 135mm and that lens is broken :( but I wonder if it's needed.

[DiscoLizard]

so those in akl who can hear a noise?

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10407822

just when I start thinking that akl isn't fuller people who are bonkers I think again. :)

I can hear the humming in their mp3, and I can hear it in the office, but I'm pretty sure its just computer noise in the office.

Just a deep cyclical thrumming.

[FlyingPete]

well my grandma is 96, I wouldn't wont to give her a heart attack :lol:

I am disappointed, I don't have any zoom for this weekends trip. The highest I can go is 135mm and that lens is broken :( but I wonder if it's needed.

I wouldn't worry, there is usually plenty of lens sharing at these events, heck I reckon it would be possible to survive with just a body!

[Nzshrimper]

Tony - how is the camera?

[joeseph]

I am disappointed, I don't have any zoom for this weekends trip. The highest I can go is 135mm and that lens is broken :( but I wonder if it's needed.
I got a 75-300 being used as a dustcap for an EOS 500, shall I bring it along?

[joeseph]

so those in akl who can hear a noise?

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10407822

just when I start thinking that akl isn't fuller people who are bonkers I think again. :)
Can't generally hear any humming - hear lots & lots of whining though... :lol:

[weka2000]

Tony - how is the camera?

Had a quick fiddle havnt had a lok at results will when the wee one is a sleep.
Dad may use the 16:9 feature :lol:

Just set up my printer and did a test print. The black on the printer are way lighter than that on my screen. So I have a bit of fiddleing to do

[weka2000]

gee what is this, trade me. Tony you might not get any offers around here. not many women around. :)

You never know what may come out of the wood work :lol:
Disco shouldnt you be doing them like a good grandson.

Mark how did you manage to get a name change

[DiscoLizard]

Disco shouldnt you be doing them like a good grandson.

Well.. She's in Melbourne. Besides, I'm a lousy grandson. :oops:

[theflyingkiwi]

Mark how did you manage to get a name change

that's a good question. well you see the story goes that I tried to reply to a post by asking the question, what's a dolt is.

see here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2160509&postcount=112)

and it comes from this (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=230509)post.

I see now you have a name change. one trullying fitting I see :)

[weka2000]

I see now you have a name change. one trullying fitting I see :)

Umm. My only issue is the TAD bit :p
I read a quote the other day which goes something like this

"If you think been small cant make a difference, you have not spent a night in bed witha flea"

[theflyingkiwi]

Umm. My only issue is the TAD bit :p
I read a quote the other day which goes something like this

"If you think been small cant make a difference, you have not spent a night in bed witha flea"

so you wont to be called a flea???

well I got my first picture in canvas today. it's come out better than I could have hoped.

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/IMG_4858a.jpg

It got done at bigposters, and it's one meter wide. total cost including getting it mounted is $190 :)

[DiscoLizard]

Nice! Looks great! I guess you probably shopped around for the cheapest price, but it seems expensive to me. But then I know nothing about it, so that may be the usual price for such things.

[theflyingkiwi]

I didn't try and find the cheapest price. I am selling it to a friend and she will be paying for it. canvas does cost a bit. I have found the bigger you go the more it will cost.

[DiscoLizard]

Well it looks great... Have you posted the image anywhere online that I could compare with?

[theflyingkiwi]

Well it looks great... Have you posted the image anywhere online that I could compare with?

here you go.

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/Untitled.jpg

[weka2000]

I love printing. So far only 6x4 trying to get colours right. My spyder calibrated screen and printer are very different :confused:

[forsaken]

grrrrrrr.


got the camera back from canon and it looks like they replced the focusing screen with a different dioter one and now I can't get the view finder to focus properly

[forsaken]

on the plus side there are no sensor spots anymore

[weka2000]

You have adjusted the diaopter dial?
RTFM if unsure :)

[theflyingkiwi]

You have adjusted the diaopter dial?
RTFM if unsure :)

the first time I hand my camera to my brother, you know what the first thing he does. plays with that dial. he doesn't even ask what it's for, just turns the dam thing, grrrr

[Nzshrimper]

I didn't try and find the cheapest price. I am selling it to a friend and she will be paying for it. canvas does cost a bit. I have found the bigger you go the more it will cost.
most things work out that way.. i find... ;)

[FlyingPete]

Hey Tony, nice title, did you dare enter "The Thread"?

[forsaken]

You have adjusted the diaopter dial?
RTFM if unsure :)



yeah tried that but its still not right. its close at full turn in -ve direction

[weka2000]

Hey Tony, nice title, did you dare enter "The Thread"?

No I posted a question, knew nothing of the thread
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=231702&page=6

I know about it now :lol: Ive taken it as a compelment. Hope it changes when I hit 5000

[forsaken]

might go to AC tomorrow see what they say

[CliveyBoy]

yeah tried that but its still not right. its close at full turn in -ve direction
I presume you are looking at a well-lit plain wall and trying to get the focus-point squares into sharp focus.

I wonder if it is possible to insert the replacement screen upsidedown.

A friend has a 20D that needs the viewfinder screen replacing, as the previous owner had clearly tried to clean it and had used a solvent. I understand that we can buy a replacement screen, and there are instructions for replacing them in connection with third-party prismatic screens.

[weka2000]

I presume you are looking at a well-lit plain wall and trying to get the focus-point squares into sharp focus.

I wonder if it is possible to insert the replacement screen upsidedown.

A friend has a 20D that needs the viewfinder screen replacing, as the previous owner had clearly tried to clean it and had used a solvent. I understand that we can buy a replacement screen, and there are instructions for replacing them in connection with third-party prismatic screens.
On the 5D you can get different screens. They go one way and one way only due to the design.

[dgcorner]

For a Slow Kiwi... that was fast! I like the print!

[forsaken]

I'm guessing they just put the wrong one in, but cant be without the camera for another week

[weka2000]

Well Ive printed 4 6x4 and 1 A4 and Im impressed. I waited to long to print stuff thing they werent that good.

Does make you go over your photos with a fine tooth comb before you print though. I have some more to learn re printing but Im happy with the results so far.

I think the A3 will be one of the ones from the studio day. It is the only photos I have as us as a family all in the photo, makes me realise how lucky I am to have a beautiful wife and to healty lovely daughters.

While Im been a bit senitamental I would like to thank the group for all the support and freindship shown during my time here. Shame I can make tommorow. Thats why we have mini GKPE :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

Well Ive printed 4 6x4 and 1 A4 and Im impressed. I waited to long to print stuff thing they werent that good.

Does make you go over your photos with a fine tooth comb before you print though. I have some more to learn re printing but Im happy with the results so far.

I think the A3 will be one of the ones from the studio day. It is the only photos I have as us as a family all in the photo, makes me realise how lucky I am to have a beautiful wife and to healty lovely daughters.

While Im been a bit senitamental I would like to thank the group for all the support and freindship shown during my time here. Shame I can make tommorow. Thats why we have mini GKPE :lol:

either you are leaving us, or you have been drinking? I didn't know you got that upset at your new title :)

[theflyingkiwi]

For a Slow Kiwi... that was fast! I like the print!

Thanks

I found out the DOF really works when it's printed big. my friend that I have printed it for wanted it today, but I am teasing her, not till sunday.

[weka2000]

Im not going any where or been drinking. The title is a hoot. I dont find my self annoying at all. I do know I can be difficult at times and a little more effort on my part staight out impossible :lol:

[forsaken]

ah well sleep time. To all those going on GKPE V tomorrow I hope the weather is good for you and that you have a blast

[weka2000]

Yep bed for me as well kids will be awake at the crack of dawn. Hope tommorrow goes well for all you heading down K Gourge. Drive safe.

[DiscoLizard]

Sorry we can't make it tomorrow too :( Work.

[DiscoLizard]

From our Thailand shots.... No, this is not me.

Check out this "non-recommended use of camera". Try and explain that to the insurance agent :D

http://www.someconditionsapply.com/External/Thailand_0227.jpg

[Nzshrimper]

From our Thailand shots.... No, this is not me.

Check out this "non-recommended use of camera". Try and explain that to the insurance agent :D


Maybe he saw a stingray... or the saleman on the beach said 'waterproof - of course 50 meters at least..'

[Nzshrimper]

i wish telecom would stop playing with the line - i have had 3 outages tonight.. all for 1 hr at a time... :evil:

[IainB]

ah well sleep time. To all those going on GKPE V tomorrow I hope the weather is good for you and that you have a blast
I'll second that. All the best everyone.
Yes, it must be time to sleep. My eyes are obviously having trouble reading these posts....I actually thought I read soppy thoughts from Weka..... and that's a tad annoying! :p

[DiscoLizard]

Maybe he saw a stingray... or the saleman on the beach said 'waterproof - of course 50 meters at least..'

Similar warranty to the Rolax that I bought :D

[FlyingPete]

No I posted a question, knew nothing of the thread
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=231702&page=6

I know about it now :lol: Ive taken it as a compelment. Hope it changes when I hit 5000

Keep away from the thread!

[dgcorner]

Well Ive printed 4 6x4 and 1 A4 and Im impressed. I waited to long to print stuff thing they werent that good.

Does make you go over your photos with a fine tooth comb before you print though. I have some more to learn re printing but Im happy with the results so far.

I think the A3 will be one of the ones from the studio day. It is the only photos I have as us as a family all in the photo, makes me realise how lucky I am to have a beautiful wife and to healty lovely daughters.

While Im been a bit senitamental I would like to thank the group for all the support and freindship shown during my time here. Shame I can make tommorow. Thats why we have mini GKPE :lol:

Finally, Tony is in touch with his feminine side:p You are such a teddy bear...:D


Thanks

I found out the DOF really works when it's printed big. my friend that I have printed it for wanted it today, but I am teasing her, not till sunday.

Well, if she sees your new title she will realise why she s getting it on Sunday...:lol:

From our Thailand shots.... No, this is not me.


Me thinks we need to go out on a mini-GKPE to prove it isn't you. I hear that Thailand is a heck of a place to get plastic surgery -- they even have real looking hair on your chest:p :lol:

Similar warranty to the Rolax that I bought :D

You couldn't resits could you...:lol: Did you get it from MBK (Maboonkrok... I think) -- thye have Yoyex and Omegad for a couple hundred dollars but they are top of the line and even the authorised service centres can't tell the real from fake.

[weka2000]

Finally, Tony is in touch with his feminine side:p You are such a teddy bear...:D


My wife is my feminine side and I always try to keep in touch :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

so i am now ' a good height for .....' that will teach me to play with the big boys..

[DiscoLizard]

Me thinks we need to go out on a mini-GKPE to prove it isn't you. I hear that Thailand is a heck of a place to get plastic surgery -- they even have real looking hair on your chest:p :lol:

You couldn't resits could you...:lol: Did you get it from MBK (Maboonkrok... I think) -- thye have Yoyex and Omegad for a couple hundred dollars but they are top of the line and even the authorised service centres can't tell the real from fake.

Thats definitely not me... I went in later with the sigma :D
Altho I take your point about the surgery, I saw some very impressive looking cleavage on some very masculine 'women'.

Actually I shopped around desperately to find a Rolax, but all they had was Rolex. I was quite gutted, but still bought a few. I didn't know about MBK?

I said to the street vendor "So... I probably shouldn't get these wet then?"

and he says "Well... Ok, I tell you... They're not real, they're fake."

Me: " :rolleyes::lol: I'm not American"
Him: "Oh, so yeah, don't get it wet, maybe shower sometimes ok."

[weka2000]

So where are all the pics from your adventure overseas disco??

[weka2000]

Well Im bord may go to Harvey Norman and test the 24-105 on the 5D :lol:

[DiscoLizard]

Well, there's around 800 to go through :(

I hate to imagine what would have happened if we'd had good weather for photographs.

[weka2000]

Well, there's around 800 to go through :(

I hate to imagine what would have happened if we'd had good weather for photographs.
So how did your 30mm sigma work out?
Hows the studio work comming a long?

[DiscoLizard]

So how did your 30mm sigma work out?
Hows the studio work comming a long?

The 30mm went great, I was a little concerned about the 28-70, so I just used it around f/8 most of the time.

The studio work was fun, but still needs to come a long way before I'd want to post! The background is the main thing, we did the shoot on a really small budget, so just used a sheet. Tiny room, so couldn't get the model far enough away from the background. Next time (if there is one), will use the garage or something :)

[DiscoLizard]

This is from the 30mm.

http://www.someconditionsapply.com/External/flowers.jpg

Oh, and the "noise" is actually rain :(

[weka2000]

A Mate just rang me, saying he saw my photos that I sent to TV NZ the day of all the big rain when I went out to Karekare. So my photos have been on TV :lol:. I didnt see it.

Went to HN and tested the 24-105 F4IS L and must say nice glass :)
Brought some more photo paper 5x7 satin and A4 matt.

Now I need to get some sort of photo album to put my photos in.

[theflyingkiwi]

I'mmmm back, did you guys miss me ?

everything went well untill we got to a part somewhere and nothing happened. No in all seriousness it was a good day out by me and I am sure others in the group too.

[weka2000]

Wheres the photos slow kiwi :lol:

[weka2000]

Speaking of photos, ive been busy printing did 2 more tonignt a Matt A4 and Satin 5x7. I want to do an A3 but which photo ???

I like the Satin finish and A4 is a good size.

[theflyingkiwi]

give me a chance. when we finished I did say that I expect to see some shots posted tonite. I will sort out a couple and start a new thread or something.

So how are you photos turning out. better than you expected? are you finding what you see on the screen what you get when you print?

[FlyingPete]

I'mmmm back, did you guys miss me ?

everything went well untill we got to a part somewhere and nothing happened. No in all seriousness it was a good day out by me and I am sure others in the group too.

Yep a great day all round, just got into the house after being locked out :rolleyes:

Downloading now...

[scotttnz]

Yep me downloading too. A very good day. I was suprised that there was much more than waterfalls to take pictures. All the old goldmining stuff was very photogenic, and I didn't even know it was there!

[FlyingPete]

Yep me downloading too. A very good day. I was suprised that there was much more than waterfalls to take pictures. All the old goldmining stuff was very photogenic, and I didn't even know it was there!

Hmmm Windows Walkway...

Should be renamed:
GKPE V: Rust, waterfalls, tunnels and bridges.

[weka2000]

give me a chance. when we finished I did say that I expect to see some shots posted tonite. I will sort out a couple and start a new thread or something.

So how are you photos turning out. better than you expected? are you finding what you see on the screen what you get when you print?

Well just done a A3 of my bestest model and my bestest freind and I must say she looks HOT. Im real happy and so is Sandra :lol: :lol:

[weka2000]

Yep me downloading too. A very good day. I was suprised that there was much more than waterfalls to take pictures. All the old goldmining stuff was very photogenic, and I didn't even know it was there!

Waterfalls what waterfalls, I missed a waterfall :cry::cry::cry:

[theflyingkiwi]

guys don't for the current gkpe challange is rust. the idea of the thread is we have just got the one thread to watch out for. So post your pics in there and we will comment :)

Yes there was a few waterfalls. we did think of you for about a minute and then did our bit. Someone did get their camera wet with out any damage at all. Found that we all will be buying a angle viewfinder (who's putting the order thru B&H:) and clive showed us his great tripod and head.

some idiot forgot to turn his lights off and got a flat battery. Hmmm I wonder who that was :) ooops

Thanks to Duncan for letting me use his 24-70. A nice bit of lens but I am going to get one. not to sure just yet. got some nice shots which I will post somewhere.

I did find this in the photos going in to the tunnel. it made me laugh.

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/CRW_5049_sm.jpg

[weka2000]

Found that we all will be buying a angle viewfinder (who's putting the order thru B&H:)

Thats where I got mine :lol: Great for low angle work. Also usefull for macro as it has a 2.5 magnification

Pete looks like he is stoned :)

[scotttnz]

Waterfalls what waterfalls, I missed a waterfall :cry::cry::cry:

Well this is one of the many waterfalls:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0955.jpg

[FlyingPete]

Thats where I got mine :lol: Great for low angle work. Also usefull for macro as it has a 2.5 magnification

Pete looks like he is stoned :)

It was dard, cold, wet, I had 10kg of camera gear and Moppie was making wise cracks on the RT :rolleyes:

[Nzshrimper]

i had no idea that Pete could sleep standing up.. and that shirt.. wow.. it must play havoc with the contrast... very Pacific island..

[weka2000]

It was dard, cold, wet, I had 10kg of camera gear and Moppie was making wise cracks on the RT :rolleyes:
What you can talk on a remote transmitter :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Well this is one of the many waterfalls:


You tease that is georgous Look at the colours. The whaitaks never look like that. Im moving back home :lol:

[FlyingPete]

That really is a nasty shot :( Anyway I needed the shirt so I could see where I was going ;)

[Nzshrimper]

Scotttnz nice waterfall. - the greens pop nicely and the path of the water draws the eye through the picture good work.

RANT TIME :/ Some F*cking Idiot that lives not to far from my home has deiced to set off his fireworks in his garden tonight. which means we will have fireworks for the next 10 days for this degenerate. The quicker they ban them the better. RANT OVER :/

[theflyingkiwi]

wow scott that's a really nice shot. how did you get the shutter speed so low? admitiy I didn't go back to the car to get my filters, but none of my waterfall shoots look that good.

[theflyingkiwi]

That really is a nasty shot :( Anyway I needed the shirt so I could see where I was going ;)

would you like me to removed it?

[scotttnz]

wow scott that's a really nice shot. how did you get the shutter speed so low? admitiy I didn't go back to the car to get my filters, but none of my waterfall shoots look that good.

Thanks, I had my CPL on, and ISO 100, f20, half a second.

That looks like my shot of the day. Just did a quick RAW conversion, didn't need to do much. Some of my shots from the mining batteries have potential but need a bit of work due to the massive dynamic range i was dealing with.

[FlyingPete]

would you like me to removed it?

Half of me says yes, the other half sees it as motivation to get some more excercise and eat less pizza!

I am part Samoan so the shirt is cultral ;)

I need a pic of the hat!

[theflyingkiwi]

I can see scott that tony will be asking you to tag along to his next waterfall season :)

[Nzshrimper]

would you like me to removed it?
what the shirt! please for the love of god NO..

[theflyingkiwi]

here ya go, the cap and more of the shirt. this is just re-sized.

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/CRW_5037_sm.jpg

[FlyingPete]

here ya go, the cap and more of the shirt. this is just re-sized.


Nice :D

Here is my take on those falls, tripod in the water, thankyou to Clive for the load of his angle finder, camera almost drowned making this shot :shock:

http://www.peterlowden.com/POTN/KFalls.jpg

[scotttnz]

Hey Moppie, seen these?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=75584001

Looks like a pretty cheap PSD option. At that price I might get one to test.

[scotttnz]

I love my 10-20!

This is a very quick conversion. What do you think? Is it worth spending more time on or should I flag it?

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0935.jpg

[Nzshrimper]

Pete the sky directly above the water fall looks blown on my screen.. (could be my screen)

[scotttnz]

Pete the sky directly above the water fall looks blown on my screen.. (could be my screen)

The sky was like a big white softbox. That's why I framed my waterfall the way I did.

Here is the last one from me for tonight:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0923.jpg

Goodnight everyone.

[tim]

Just back from a wedding, only started at 3.30pm but seems like a very long day. Damn those things are physical. Had to break out the studio lights too, got dark by the time they wanted formals. Images are ok, hope i'll find a few gems when I go thru them soon (with a bourbon).

[scotttnz]

I just bought one of those $25 PSD, so I'll let you all know if they are any good once I have tested it.

[NordieBoy]

Yay!
I've got internet access again!

[Nzshrimper]

xtra have finally unleashed my connection.. well they have let off the lap dog of its leash. upload 128 max.. (113 average) download ... about 3500 kbps - not rapid but 50% faster than before.. might try and tweak the router to get some more power... only happened in the last hour..

[downunder]

Weka you will be pleased to know i tried out my 400mm for the first time today. Only had it 3 weeks and i think its the perfect lense for cricket, which is why I bought it.

[tim]

Waterfall pr0n for those of you who like it. ISO100 1/13th F14 hand held with 17-55 F2.8 IS, little bit of RAW processing.

Just playing with my new Jetstream Pro plan, something like that, full speed up/down. Downloading 3 things at a time I was getting 6Mbps throughput - pretty dang good!

[Nzshrimper]

6mbps - you lucky ..... 3.5 mbps seems to be the max i can get here... just going to have to move.. :cry:

[Nzshrimper]

Moppie r u posting on the wrong thread in your half cut state... ? i found this on the 'All hope abandon ye who enter here' thread... Its confused a few people... esp as Tim is not part of the thread just yet...:D

OK!

After Half a bottle of Vodka (and dog bless the new ff 2.0 speel checker), I think Im fully qualified to comment on this things:

1, the Nifty fifty 50 1.8 is a really great little lens. Don't list.en to Tim, rum isn't as objective as vodka. The nifty is a great lens.

2, Since rum isnt as objective as Vodka I can conclude that the canon EF 50 1.8 is a really good lens.

3, The Canon 50 1.8 is a really nice lens, good length on an APS-C sensor, with a nice fast aperture, and very sharp considering its price. Possibly the single best value for money prime ever made.

4, Im right and timmy boy is wrong.

5, Long live the Llama.

[tim]

LMAO @ Moppie :D

[Nzshrimper]

LMAO @ Moppie :D
made me laugh too///

[DiscoLizard]

:D Guiness is fun. Did we win the league?

[DiscoLizard]

The weather in Thailand made photos difficult. This is an example. Flooding provided by typhoon Xangse (I think.)

http://www.someconditionsapply.com/External/temple.jpg

[Nzshrimper]

:D Guiness is fun. Did we win the league?
depends on who we is...


NZ 18 Lions 14

(a try right at the end for the Lions - who it must be said were beaten well and truly.. )

[DiscoLizard]

depends on who we is...


NZ 18 Lions 14

(a try right at the end for the Lions - who it must be said were beaten well and truly.. )

Excellent :D

Commiserations to the poms, who have improved out of sight compared to several years ago.

[Nzshrimper]

Excellent :D

Commiserations to the poms, who have improved out of sight compared to several years ago.

As long as they smash the Aussies nxt week then i will be happy,,,

[DiscoLizard]

As long as they smash the Aussies nxt week then i will be happy,,,

But then the Kiwis will be out! And who will thump Willie Mason, like he deserves, then?

Ok, night all!

[Nzshrimper]

But then the Kiwis will be out! And who will thump Willie Mason, like he deserves, then?

Ok, night all!
i did not say they had to win - just smash em..

[Nzshrimper]

vodka and coke and Soccer streaming through the internet.. what else could i want to do at 3 am ...

Come on you Blues...

[scotttnz]

Is it me, or is international web traffic going really slow this morning?

[weka2000]

Weka you will be pleased to know i tried out my 400mm for the first time today. Only had it 3 weeks and i think its the perfect lense for cricket, which is why I bought it.

400mm F5.6 is perfect for birds. Chrickets you need macro :p

[weka2000]

Where is the K Gourge GKPE thread with the photos?

Hey Tinkerbell how the hang did you get that :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

Is it me, or is international web traffic going really slow this morning?
very slow keeps timing out and failing to display..