GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[Nzshrimper]

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

if you like that one check out moppies.. :D

[scotttnz]

Where is the K Gourge GKPE thread with the photos?

The GKPE Doctor Evil Pete:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_1007.jpg

I've started a thread over in the landscapes section:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2182512#post2182512

Everyone else feel free to add theirs to that thread if you want to.

[Nzshrimper]

the next challenge should be lets all find a shirt as loud as Pete's// ;)

[downunder]

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

haha:)

[joeseph]

Where is the K Gourge GKPE thread with the photos?

Looks like we posting them here...

the tunnel...
120453

[weka2000]

the next challenge should be lets all find a shirt as loud as Pete's// ;)
I just need to go to my next door neighbour and get something off their line :lol:

[NordieBoy]

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

Nope, getting a normal 160bps on my 2Mbps plan :evil:

[Nzshrimper]

not seen moppie this morning... must be nursing his hangover.. :lol:

[IainB]

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


Sounds familiar :confused: I have yet to sort through my Bangkok shots (such as they are) taken in August. Maybe I could do that now! :D Oh, that's right, got GST do do and some business reports...:evil:

[IainB]

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.

What brand paper have you chosen?

[weka2000]

What brand paper have you chosen?

Canon Paper, canon inks. Why is there something better? Most of the reviews said to stick with the canon paper as it gives great results. They have some new type of paper comming out along with a new bunch of printers. 1 that has 10 colours.

[IainB]

[quote=nzl-g3user;2180765]wow scott that's a really nice shot. quote]

Magnificent! That would make a superb pice of art for the wall. Did you
take multiple exposures to get the lights and darks so nicely balanced?

[scotttnz]

[quote=nzl-g3user;2180765]wow scott that's a really nice shot. quote]

Magnificent! That would make a superb pice of art for the wall. Did you
take multiple exposures to get the lights and darks so nicely balanced?

Thanks, I'm going to get it printed today. Not sure how big yet.

I did bracket the exposure, but ended up only using one of the shots because it was bang on. I purposely left the sky out of the frame because it was a bright white soft box. I like what the poloriser did, I will be using it a bit more in future.

[IainB]

Canon Paper, canon inks. Why is there something better? Most of the reviews said to stick with the canon paper as it gives great results. They have some new type of paper comming out along with a new bunch of printers. 1 that has 10 colours.

Good boy! Just checking that you hadn't strayed from the fold... I'm using Canon Photopaper Pro. When in Singapore earlier this year my 'feminine side' was tempted by, and bought a dinky Canon printer (subliminal dye) Selphy CP710. It produces stunning prints (6x4 postcard). At 30c each, it's no saving on the local lab, but convenient, and as I said she bought it along with a stack of refills.

What's the story with these 'GKPE' caps? Clearly I'm out of touch with things...

[FlyingPete]

The GKPE Doctor Evil Pete:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_1007.jpg

I've started a thread over in the landscapes section:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2182512#post2182512

Everyone else feel free to add theirs to that thread if you want to.

Thats a great shot :D Must get a copy of that!

[weka2000]

Well Im hoping by the end of the day I will have a new "L" lens :lol:
24-105 F4 with IS turned off :rolleyes:

[scotttnz]

Well Im hoping by the end of the day I will have a new "L" lens :lol:
24-105 F4 with IS turned off :rolleyes:

Why not the 24-70?

IS is cool! try it, you will like it!

[weka2000]

Why not the 24-70?

IS is cool! try it, you will like it!

Moneys tight now :cry:
Will upgrade to F2.8 next year 16-35 and 24-70 1DsMKII :lol:

[scotttnz]

Moneys tight now :cry:
Will upgrade to F2.8 next year 16-35 and 24-70 1DsMKII :lol:

It'd official then.....Tony has gone nuts:rolleyes:

L fever alert!!!:p

[theflyingkiwi]

It'd official then.....Tony has gone nuts:rolleyes:

L fever alert!!!:p

he isn't the only one. After using the 24-70 yesterday and seeing the results. I think I am sold. However I would like to use the 24-105 first. I think tho that the F2.8 is more important than the 105mm long end.

[theflyingkiwi]

well I am the first to post for the gkpe challenge.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2183949#post2183949

[weka2000]

It'd official then.....Tony has gone nuts:rolleyes:

L fever alert!!!:p

LLLLLLLLLLLL Yeah baby. January 2006 I had 3 gold rings Sigma 10-20 24-70 50-500 Novemeber 3 Red L rings :lol:

Swapped my 3 primes for a 24-105. I reviewed my photography and due to lack of use I decided I would be better off with 24-105 for most of my needs.

Glam is ok, bit of a dealer but honest. He has a bid on that 70-200 that I brought so I gave him heads up about it. He is also bringing in B&W and tiffan filters soon.

[weka2000]

Looks like a great night for a sunset :lol:

Well Sandra thinks Im ok now. All the work on the house and getting another lens with out spending a cent.

Whats with the crappy time outs this afternoon.

Oh Glam says hi to John and David.
We also discussued next years upgrade path and he got the feeling form Canon NZ that March is the next lot of camera releases at Vagus

[weka2000]

Is there a group meeting and I wasnt invited ;)
Where the hang is everyone???

[Nzshrimper]

nah time outs have been bugging the system.. seems to be international traffic - local seems OK..

Maybe thats why its quite. or the guys that went on the expo yesterday are making time up with family...

[CliveyBoy]

Perhaps I'm not the only tired old codger after GKPE V.

[tim]

Quack quack.

[forsaken]

according to auckland camera they seem to believe that canon may have put the new focusing screen in upside down, so off it goes back to canon again tomorrow

[scotttnz]

Is there a group meeting and I wasnt invited ;)
Where the hang is everyone???

It's called Top Gear.

[MattL]

Is there a group meeting and I wasnt invited ;)
Where the hang is everyone???


Installing the new firefox 2 - its purttey

[forsaken]

oh new firefox. must have a looksee

[theflyingkiwi]

Perhaps I'm not the only tired old codger after GKPE V.

I just came back from my brothers place, checked out some of his photos. managed to get some nice ones. but he really needs to get his screen calibrated.

It's called Top Gear.

yea seen them all. I watched a little clip that had clarkson being interviewed and it seems that the top gear is going to be back in about jan next year.

http://www.finalgear.com/ for all news related to fifth and top gear. as it just so happens it has links of where to download them.

Installing the new firefox 2 - its purttey

That's so last week. In fact I like the new spelling feature. You have installed the AU one tho as colour gets highlighted as being incorrect. typical Americans :)

I have been out with friends today. My friend really loved her photo, in fact it seems that everyone I show it to loves it. She has been trying to get me to sell my photos but I am not really in to photography for that.

I really must say that I was dispointed with myself with the number of non keepers from yesterday. I had taken about 250 photos and only got 1 or 2 that I really like. :(

[dgcorner]

Geez, looks like I need to find myself a new job -- it isn't fun when I miss the GKPEs

[weka2000]

according to auckland camera they seem to believe that canon may have put the new focusing screen in upside down, so off it goes back to canon again tomorrow

Maybe thats why the dont make different ones for the 10/20/30D to many people getting them the wrong way. They must assume 5D owners are a bit smarter :lol:

[forsaken]

after work on Saturday this turned up in our driveway.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1601/944371/1745642/199861341.jpg

he wouldn't let make take it out for a spin though

[rabsoft]

here is a couple from yesterday sorry for the big dump

http://www.photocorner.co.nz/images/gkpe/finIMG_6980.JPG
http://www.photocorner.co.nz/images/gkpe/finIMG_7008.JPG
http://www.photocorner.co.nz/images/gkpe/finIMG_7023.JPG
http://www.photocorner.co.nz/images/gkpe/finIMG_7223.JPG

[MattL]

after work on Saturday this turned up in our driveway.



he wouldn't let make take it out for a spin though

Damn! That is a beautiful car - i bet it has that beautiful sound they all make :D

[rabsoft]

And a few more

http://www.photocorner.co.nz/images/gkpe/finIMG_7226.JPG
http://www.photocorner.co.nz/images/gkpe/finIMG_7236.JPG
http://www.photocorner.co.nz/images/gkpe/finIMG_7261.JPG
http://www.photocorner.co.nz/images/gkpe/finIMG_7275.JPG
http://www.photocorner.co.nz/images/gkpe/finIMG_7267.JPG

[weka2000]

We do we get our hats from Pete.

[forsaken]

Damn! That is a beautiful car - i bet it has that beautiful sound they all make :D


sounds smooth as silk. Am going to find out when their next club meet is and cruise on over for a drool

[Moppie]

Hello, I'm still alive :)

Yes, I had a massive hang over, its still only just subsiding.
The new user title is a good laugh, hope it doesn't hang around to long......


Scott, those water fall shots, and the cyanide plant shots all got a WOW out of Amanda and myself. All very nice, lots of contrast, and I love how the strong the greens are in them.

Iv got a little over 200 shots to sort though, but will hopefully have something up this evening.
Definitely learned that I need more time behind the viewfinder, the 30D is so primitive in some respects to the A80, but the image IQ is a frightening improvement.

[theflyingkiwi]

We do we get our hats from Pete.

we should be asking clive where the group photo is ? :)

The caps are a good idea even tho I think the GKPE on the front should be a off gray. It will blow out on a bright day :)

it a shame we couldn't do a gray inside. a quick and easy way to get a gray card :)

[FlyingPete]

We do we get our hats from Pete.

It was a one off from the e-Stitching in Botany, they have saved the graphics though so can do more, it is about $10 embroidery + hat cost (you can BYO).

Oh and it is probably card time too, gave an old one out yesterday to a guy on the Windows Walkway, he didn't seem too enthusiastic, had to write our new address on the back. He didn't seem all that happy, I guess he was looking for the MacOS Walkway or Linux Walkway :confused:

[FlyingPete]

we should be asking clive where the group photo is ? :)

The caps are a good idea even tho I think the GKPE on the front should be a off gray. It will blow out on a bright day :)

it a shame we couldn't do a gray inside. a quick and easy way to get a gray card :)

Nice to see the primary concern in regards to the colour is photography :D The "gray card" gray is a good idea though!

It was supposed to look a bit like the "FBI" caps, same font and style.

[theflyingkiwi]

Nice to see the primary concern in regards to the colour is photography :D The "gray card" gray is a good idea though!

It was supposed to look a bit like the "FBI" caps, same font and style.

in that case then we need the flip out id cards they would have. One side our own profile with photo (that shouldn't be hard) and the other side a gray card :)

[FlyingPete]

Oh and it is probably card time too, gave an old one out yesterday to a guy on the Windows Walkway, he didn't seem too enthusiastic, had to write our new address on the back. He didn't seem all that happy, I guess he was looking for the MacOS Walkway or Linux Walkway :confused:

And to prove there really was a Windows Walkway, here is the sign, it was defiantly a highlight, never seen anything quite like it, basically an old mine along the cliff face that had the old hole in it you could look out:
http://www.peterlowden.com/POTN/WindowsWalkway.jpg

in that case then we need the flip out id cards they would have. One side our own profile with photo (that shouldn't be hard) and the other side a gray card :)

Hmmm I like the grey card idea, nice touch :D Would need to be a bit larger than a standard business card though to be useful.

[forsaken]

http://www.devolve.co.nz/images/vette.jpg

even had a glamour model pose with the vette :)

[TKRFAN]

Hmmm.... I'll take your vette and raise you this - although I can't beat the glamour model LOL - very cute :)

http://www.tkrfan.com/potnpics/gt402.jpg

[forsaken]

that is a nice car. No match for Joe Mcandrew in the R34 GTR though.

my friends dad came in 59th in his toyota levin AE86

[TKRFAN]

this one?

http://www.tkrfan.com/potnpics/targa/targaday206%20231.jpg

my pics are up on my site now, there is another one of them coming into pitlane as well (although now I think about it that one isn't online hehe).

[scotttnz]

Hey Tracey,

You have got a couple of pics of my father in law and his brother in their old cortina #220. Nice pics!

[weka2000]

Pete. You recon $50 would cover the cost of getting hat and the GKPE put on?

[CliveyBoy]

Quack quack.

Duck, Timmy Boy.

[FlyingPete]

Pete. You recon $50 would cover the cost of getting hat and the GKPE put on?

Mine cost $30 all up with the hat I choose, they said they were almost out of them though, will phone them to find out...

[CliveyBoy]

we should be asking clive where the group photo is ? :)
Sorry for the delay, but I wanted to check my naming of the people. IHUG/Wave email server has been down since just after midnight - back end overloaded, they say. So I have not received response to a request. Will sort it out.

[theflyingkiwi]

Pete. You recon $50 would cover the cost of getting hat and the GKPE put on?

Why, are you going to get GKPE writen in red to match the number of L glass you got?

[NordieBoy]

Maybe thats why the dont make different ones for the 10/20/30D to many people getting them the wrong way. They must assume 5D owners are a bit smarter :lol:

I'm looking at a new focus screen for my 10D, may go for the split focus one but I lose the af-point confirmation (not that I use it much).

[weka2000]

Why, are you going to get GKPE writen in red to match the number of L glass you got?

What a great idea but GKPE has 4 letters which means I need another L lens and It wont be this year as Ive run out of money :lol:

Well I havnt run out but I have birthdays, xmas and 7 weeks of kids hoildays so I better put the breaks on.

I think 2006 was a good year for equipment for me :lol: I have a feeling 2007 will be much better after all I havnt brought a new cameras for ages and I think my "L" glass deservers to be on a 1D series camera :)

[CliveyBoy]

Moppie and Mark Rab left early, so missed the group shot at the Talisman Battery, where old track is being relaid into the honeycomb of mines.

From left: Mark Nzl, Duncan, Pete, Kevin, Clive, Scott.

Behind the camera were Ross and John, Nikonians both.

Image DELETED

[theflyingkiwi]

cool Clive, it's a shame we didn't get a group shot before moppie and the other mark left. Ohh well next time. I must admit missing a hat for the day :( bad me.

Tony, perhaps next year is going to be your year of photography and not kit ? :)

I am hoping that there's a replacement to the 30D next year. I wont to get a new body.

[scotttnz]

Moppie and Mark Rab left early, so missed the group shot at the Talisman Battery, where old track is being relaid into the honeycomb of mines.

From left: Mark Nzl, Duncan, Pete, Kevin, Clive, Scott.

Behind the camera were Ross and John, Nikonians both.

WOW don't I look happy to be there:confused:

[weka2000]

Tony, perhaps next year is going to be your year of photography and not kit ? :)


I cant see me going 1D for a while. All I will gain is weather sealing. Get the good glass then the bodys.

I think my glass collection is about right. I found some one has my next "wish list lens" Canon 400 F5.6 L. It will be nice to test on FF as a birding lens. But at $2k how much birding do I do. Bigma on 30D does the job......but its no "L"

The 24-105 is a nice bit of glass. The first thing I noticed was the weight. Its nicely weighted bit like the 17-40. "IS" is a nice feature and did use it but just need to remember to turn it on :lol: I will do some tests to see how sharp it is
I give it a 8.5/10 that may go up after the sharpness test.
Glam does them for around $1700 inc

[FlyingPete]

WOW don't I look happy to be there:confused:

It is because you had Nikon cameras pointing at you :D

[CliveyBoy]

It is because you had Nikon cameras pointing at you :D
And a 30D, wielded by a Nikonian. I stupidly forgot to tell them that autofocus was on the back button, hence the fuzziness.

[theflyingkiwi]

i must say that it seems everyone was well behaved. didn't seem to be much nikon basing going on. which is good.

Perhaps scott your feet were saying you have had enough walking. I know mine where. I think if I do something like that again I would be some decent walking shoes.

[weka2000]

i must say that it seems everyone was well behaved. didn't seem to be much nikon basing going on. which is good.

Perhaps scott your feet were saying you have had enough walking. I know mine where. I think if I do something like that again I would be some decent walking shoes.

Ah you younger lads are soft. Harden up :lol:
You dont hear Clive complaining :)

[CliveyBoy]

WOW don't I look happy to be there:confused:
Look again. (Sorry)

Yes, Mark, my red face and scalp agree with the sunhat requirement!

[theflyingkiwi]

in that case then tony you better come to the next one to show us how it's really done

[weka2000]

in that case then tony you better come to the next one to show us how it's really done

Well now we have some dates I could. Sandras Roster is done 2 months ahead of time so thats the issue for me.

I really wanted to go on the last one. Its the type of spot that I just love and as Scott done expectionaly well it has waterfalls.

There is a short track in the Waitaks that is so steep my legs burn climbing up it. The good thing is they dont comming back to the car :lol:

[scotttnz]

Hmmmmm......I don't remember seeing Tony at the top of Rangitoto either.....I've got a photo of that somewhere.

[weka2000]

Hmmmmm......I don't remember seeing Tony at the top of Rangitoto either.....I've got a photo of that somewhere.

Sandra was working . The only one I went on when she was not working / sleeping was the one of the volcanos and we got rained on.

[theflyingkiwi]

it looks like clive has changed the photo. I got a smile now, unless clive is a wizz at PS

[scotttnz]

9975.....the race is on, who will make post # 10000?

[theflyingkiwi]

10000 posts, gee I wonder if anyone another than the us and the mods read this thread? We sure do talk about. I wonder what percentage is tony going on about which kit he wants to buy.

[scotttnz]

So when are we going to see some more GKPE V pictures?

[theflyingkiwi]

so who hasn't posted any. My brother is out cause he doesn't have the internet

[weka2000]

10000 posts, gee I wonder if anyone another than the us and the mods read this thread? We sure do talk about. I wonder what percentage is tony going on about which kit he wants to buy.

I started a few threads on my buying quests. Any news on your sigma lens?

[theflyingkiwi]

not a single word. I really disappointed by the lack of commutations. I left the info at home today so I will give them a call tomorrow and see what's going on.

I am in the service area and it's not that hard to give good service. You listen, inform and update clients with the right information and they will be happy most of the time.

[weka2000]

not a single word. I really disappointed by the lack of commutations. I left the info at home today so I will give them a call tomorrow and see what's going on.

I am in the service area and it's not that hard to give good service. You listen, inform and update clients with the right information and they will be happy most of the time.

Thats about 3 weeks now since you sent it away

[scotttnz]

OOOoooooo.....I just noticed the page number.....

[Moppie]

Yip, its about as scary as page 555 or page 222 :p




Im back in the Job market if anyone finds a space that needs filling :cool:

[FlyingPete]

OOOoooooo.....I just noticed the page number.....

And it is Haloween :twisted:

[FlyingPete]

Im back in the Job market if anyone finds a space that needs filling :cool:

Are you voluntarily in the market or are you being forced?

[joeseph]

Im back in the Job market if anyone finds a space that needs filling :cool:
Anything specific, or is it just drop-saw-thru-hard-drive work you're after?

[theflyingkiwi]

Thats about 3 weeks now since you sent it away

yea I know. the manger that I was talking to last time said his tech was away till after the long weekend. Which means now that the tech has been back for a 1week. He also said that mine was the first one to be looked it. They have got my celphone and my e-mail address. It's not like I don't answer either of them.

Moppie sorry to hear about the job loss.

You know you could become a photographer? borrow Tonys studio setup and bingo :)

BTW I am on 200 pages. I like to see 50 posts per page.

EDIT: just got home and what do I find, a 2k lens sitting on my door step. My baby has come home :) guess what they had done, nothing zip, nada. found no fault with the lens.

[weka2000]

EDIT: just got home and what do I find, a 2k lens sitting on my door step. My baby has come home :) guess what they had done, nothing zip, nada. found no fault with the lens.

Did it give an overview of what they did do to it?

[joeseph]

Great Kiwi Old School Challenge Here: (for anyone that feels interested!)
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=233557

[theflyingkiwi]

Did it give an overview of what they did do to it?

the comments where: "Tested lens at 100 and 300 at F4 and various distances, Focusses at correct points, sharp as digital allows (8mp) suggest your test shot focussed on branches in font of chimney"

they have used a 350D and included 8 print outs in b&w showing the test results.

and this is the shot they were talking about with the focus point shown.

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/100.jpg

It does look like the camera is focused on the trees rather than the chimney. if you wish to see the fill file let me know and I will e-mail it to ya.

[weka2000]

The branches are in focus not the chimminy. Isnt that called front focusing.
Typical they would use a cropped camera :)

[weka2000]

New toy for Tony

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-75722828.htm

[theflyingkiwi]

yea but that's not what the camera focus point is, that's where I was getting confused. So it would seem that my testing is not as full proof as I would have liked. oh well it's not like I needed during it's 3 weeks away.

[weka2000]

Tim send Mark that focus test site that you sent me ages ago. The one where you print out the pdf. I will have a hunt to see if I can did it up.
The link below is not the same as the 1 Tim sent me
http://www.focustestchart.com/focus21.pdf

[tim]

The guy just changed the URL, same think I think. The old link had something to do with the D70.

[weka2000]

The guy just changed the URL, same think I think. The old link had something to do with the D70.
Yeah the site I got the link from was a D70.
His sigma 100-300 is not right I could tell my the photos I took using it.

[Nzshrimper]

evening all. loving the the broadband speed..

[weka2000]

evening all. loving the the broadband speed..
Bite me at 2mbps

[Nzshrimper]

i am only getting 4.5 at the mo..

[Nzshrimper]

10000 whoo..:D

one small post by man one giant post for GKPE.

[weka2000]

10000 whoo..
Ok time for another print out of who is responsible for all that chat in this thread :rolleyes:

[tim]

Got me a new avatar... my halloween costume from last year.

Bite me at 2mbps

No way can we bite you at 2 million bites per second... might have to get a flea army to help out ;)

[Nzshrimper]

tim your avatar is no differnet from before.. maybe a mask will help..

[scotttnz]

10000 whoo..:D

one small post by man one giant post post for GKPE.

Oh good, I was a bit worried it was going to go around and start at 1 again.

[CliveyBoy]

The Marching Photogs

Image DELETED

[forsaken]

this one?




yup thats the one

[theflyingkiwi]

10000 whoo..:D

one small post by man one giant post for GKPE.

You know you with 10000 posts you should have send something mind blowing. :cool:

The Marching Photogs

As you can see I am the leader of the pack :)

[Nzshrimper]

the marching Photogs...
who is second in the marching band .. (blue 3/4 length shorts)

[rabsoft]

the marching Photogs...
who is second in the marching band .. (blue 3/4 length shorts)

Me thinks it could be me

[weka2000]

I see Scott pushed his chest out for the pose :p

[Nzshrimper]

You know you with 10000 posts you should have send something mind blowing. :cool:


http://www.noolmusic.com/blogs/Viral_Videos2_Balloony_-_Exploding_Head.shtml

try this for mind blowing..

[weka2000]

http://www.noolmusic.com/blogs/Viral_Videos2_Balloony_-_Exploding_Head.shtml

try this for mind blowing..

LOL classic

[forsaken]

http://www.noolmusic.com/blogs/Viral_Videos2_Balloony_-_Exploding_Head.shtml

try this for mind blowing..


thats just silly. but funny

[downunder]

I am hoping that there's a replacement to the 30D next year. I wont to get a new body.

I want to get a new body too, this one is starting to show signs of aging, hair falling out, waist expanding and not quite as flexible as it used to be, wonder if i could get an upgrade:cry:

[weka2000]

I want to get a new body too, this one is starting to show signs of aging, hair falling out, waist expanding and not quite as flexible as it used to be, wonder if i could get an upgrade:cry:

Swap your 400 F5.6 L for my 30D :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

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the updated list...

[weka2000]

Your kidding me. How the hang did that happen :rolleyes:
Dam I need to get out more.

[downunder]

Swap your 400 F5.6 L for my 30D :lol:

And that reminds me the eyes need replacing too, cant read the histogramme on the 20d anymore:cry: bloody screens to small. so maybe the 30d or 5d is a go.

[weka2000]

And that reminds me the eyes need replacing too, cant read the histogramme on the 20d anymore:cry: bloody screens to small. so maybe the 30d or 5d is a go.

What you doing tonight :rolleyes: Put on the kettle.

[forsaken]

Your kidding me. How the hang did that happen :rolleyes:
Dam I need to get out more.


what is the ratio of posts in this thread to lens purchases??:D

[CliveyBoy]

the marching Photogs...
who is second in the marching band .. (blue 3/4 length shorts)
As a matter of interest - there is an IPTC Core XMP embedded in the image. Look at the caption field.

I know that it can be a pain saving and extracting, but just this once, I would like to know if it is readable by others.

Is there a reader that can extract the xmp data from the web browser display?

[weka2000]

what is the ratio of posts in this thread to lens purchases??:D

Dont forget photos posted.

[downunder]

Chris I think you would be close to the top for number of posts related to the time you joined, 891 in only a few months

[downunder]

weka you are welcome to borrow the 400 for the next two weeks as I'm off to china tonight, leaving home in about an hour an a bit will pm u

[::John::]

Is there a reader that can extract the xmp data from the web browser display?

yup

Opanda gave me this:

[IPTC RMF]
Record Version =
Object Name = 20061028-Karangahake1-CB122
Urgency = Normal
Fixture Id = Karangahake
Date Created = 2006-10-28
Time Created = 15:14:03 (3+1300)
By-line = Clive D Bolton
By-line Title = Photographer
City = Waihi
Sub-Location = Karangahake
Country Code = NZL
Country Name = New Zealand
Original Transmission Reference = 20061028-Karangahake1-CB122
Source = 30D f9.0 tv250 iso400 30mm
Copyright = © 2006 Clive D Bolton All rights reserved
Caption = Mark nzl, Mark rab, Ross, John, Pete, Scott, Duncan

[weka2000]

weka you are welcome to borrow the 400 for the next two weeks as I'm off to china tonight, leaving home in about an hour an a bit will pm u

Are you passing by the air port or could meet at airport as im only a 5min drive from it.
Love to borrow :)

[Nzshrimper]

Chris I think you would be close to the top for number of posts related to the time you joined, 891 in only a few months
yep its a little sad really.. but i am learning everyday.. ;) an average of 11 post a day.. . so what are you doing in china..

[downunder]

On Holiday, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai and a few places in between. Looking forwar to a bit of sight seeing, yum cha and lots of photo ops

[downunder]

Better go and get ready, getting picked up soon, will post some pics when i get back.

[Nzshrimper]

On Holiday, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai and a few places in between. Looking forwar to a bit of sight seeing, yum cha and lots of photo ops
nice have a good trip.. safe trails..

[CliveyBoy]

yup
Opanda gave me this:
Many thanks - that all looks exactly as it should. I'll investigate Opanda.

[forsaken]

sounds like a good trip. Have fun Steve

[Nzshrimper]

oh i get the xtra parcel back in an 30 mins... will i win ....

[forsaken]

oh i get the xtra parcel back in an 30 mins... will i win ....

no I will win :)

[theflyingkiwi]

hey Clive, what's the name of that software you use to edit your raw files? I wont to give it ago.

[Nzshrimper]

no I will win :)
r u playing too.. ;) very sad is it not ... two grown men playing virtual pass the parcel.. ( and i don't even here the music )

[CliveyBoy]

Many thanks - that all looks exactly as it should. I'll investigate Opanda.
That's great, thanks KiwiBloke. Free, too. Much appreciated.

[::John::]

That's great, thanks KiwiBloke. Free, too. Much appreciated.

;)

Best price, good product. IE and FF versions. I use it a lot. If you are looking through some of the photo sharing sections, you can workout what settings some people used on their pix with a simple right-click (some pix, though, don't have EXIF imbedded because of the save method used).

[forsaken]

r u playing too.. ;) very sad is it not ... two grown men playing virtual pass the parcel.. ( and i don't even here the music )

very sad indeed but I want the laptop :)

[CliveyBoy]

hey Clive, what's the name of that software you use to edit your raw files? I wont to give it ago.
I am still struggling to drive it, but it is clearly worth the effort. Have just processed a cyanide vat shot including the keystone correction - marvellous. And it is all done in one processing. Photoshop not needed for most enhancements, but still needed for "editing".

It is created by a group of mathematicians - I have just realised that its groupings of tools is based on physics rather than user operations. Different but I like it.

http://www.dxo.com/en

Standard version of 4.0 is US$150. Not much considering its power, its awards over the last two years. Or, Tony could have used its very effective automatic vignetting correction instead of buying a different L lens!

Don't look at any version before v4 - the workflow is vastly improved.

By the way, I use Breeze Downloader Pro and Breeze Browser Pro for downloading and renaming and inserting IPTC data, and managing the files. These three packages are the heart of my processing.

[weka2000]

Dam I go out for an hour to add another "L" to my growing collection and 3 pages latter. You guys can yak :rolleyes:

Hey Clive with good "L" glass you dont need software to fix problems :)

[CliveyBoy]

;)(some pix, though, don't have EXIF imbedded because of the save method used).

The IPTC data is inserted automatically during download but is not transferred by my new DxO v4, raw converter. There may be a setting...

So, I use BreezeBrowser's ability to transfer the data from the CR2 to the Jpeg before posting.

[::John::]

The IPTC data is inserted automatically during download but is not transferred by my new DxO v4, raw converter. There may be a setting...

So, I use BreezeBrowser's ability to transfer the data from the CR2 to the Jpeg before posting.

Fair call. I was thinking, more specifically, of the shots that were 'saved for web' to fit size/dimension restrictions of places like this. One of the first things stripped out is the EXIF/IPTC data..

It's been a while since I looked at the BreezeBrowser software - might have to go get my rego info and download an update or three.

[CliveyBoy]

Hey Clive with good "L" glass you dont need software to fix problems :)
LOL - no need, if you ignore operator error and physics limitations.;)

[weka2000]

LOL - no need, if you ignore operator error and physics limitations.;)

Well thats a point. Im not as young as I used to be and I have been known to make the odd error but "L" glass overcomes those short falls ;)

[NordieBoy]

As a matter of interest - there is an IPTC Core XMP embedded in the image. Look at the caption field.

I know that it can be a pain saving and extracting, but just this once, I would like to know if it is readable by others.

Is there a reader that can extract the xmp data from the web browser display?

All I can get out of it is...

File Size : 84 kB
File Modification Date/Time : 2006:10:30 21:52:51
File Type : JPEG
MIME Type : image/jpeg
JFIF Version : 1.2
Description : Mark nzl, Mark rab, Ross, John, Pete, Scott, Duncan





Title : 20061028-Karangahake1-CB122
Rights : © 2006 Clive D Bolton All rights reserved
Creator : Clive D Bolton
Authors Position : Photographer
Country : New Zealand
Transmission Reference : 20061028-Karangahake1-CB122
Creator Address : xxx xxxxxxxx Drive
Creator City : Tauranga
Creator Postal Code : 3001
Creator Country : NZ
Creator Work Telephone : Fixed 64 +x xxx-xxxx
Mobile 64 +xx xxx-xxxx
Creator Work Email : xxxx@xxxx.co.nz
Location : Karangahake
Country Code : NZL
Marked : True
Job Id : Karangahake
Make : Canon
Camera Model Name : Canon EOS 30D
Orientation : Horizontal (normal)
X Resolution : 120
Y Resolution : 120
Resolution Unit : inches
Software : DxO Optics Pro Standard 4.0.0 (WIN32) W1BMVDCW2TFW3UR
Modify Date : 2006:10:28 15:14:03
Artist :
Copyright :
Exif Camera Info : True
IPTC 234 : xxx Wxxxxxxere Drive
IPTC 235 : Taxxxxxx
IPTC 237 : 3001
IPTC 238 : NZ
IPTC 239 : Fixed 64 +x xxx-xxxx.Mobile 64 +xx xxx-xxxx
IPTC 240 : xxxxx@xxxx.co.nz
Exposure Time : 1/250
F Number : 9.0
Exposure Program : Aperture-priority AE
ISO : 400
Exif Version : 0221
Date/Time Original : 2006:10:28 15:14:03
Create Date : 2006:10:28 15:14:03
Components Configuration :
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 9.0
Flash : Off
Focal Length : 30.0mm
Macro Mode : Normal
Self-timer : 0
Image Quality : Fine
Canon Flash Mode : Off
Continuous Drive : Single
Focus Mode : One-shot AF
Canon Image Size : Large
Easy Mode : Manual
Digital Zoom : None
Contrast : +1
Saturation : +1
Sharpness : +3
Metering Mode : Evaluative
Focus Range : Not Known
Canon Exposure Mode : Aperture-Priority AE
Long Focal : 85
Short Focal : 17
Focal Units : 1
Max Aperture : 5.6
Min Aperture : 32
Flash Activity : 0
Flash Bits : (none)
Focus Continuous : Single
Zoom Source Width : 0
Zoom Target Width : 0
Photo Effect : Off
Color Tone : Normal
Focal Type : Zoom
Focal Plane X Size : 23.04mm
Focal Plane Y Size : 15.37mm
Target Aperture : 9
Target Exposure Time : 1/256
Exposure Compensation : 0
White Balance : Auto
Slow Shutter : None
Shot Number In Continuous Burst : 0
Flash Guide Number : 0
Flash Exposure Compensation : 0
Auto Exposure Bracketing : Off
AEB Bracket Value : 0
Focus Distance Upper : 0
Focus Distance Lower : 0
Bulb Duration : 0
Auto Rotate : None
Self-timer 2 : 0
Canon Image Type : Canon EOS 30D
Canon Firmware Version : Firmware 1.0.4
Owner's Name : Clive D Bolton
Camera Body No. : 0630xxx015
Set Function When Shooting : Menu display
Long Exposure Noise Reduction : Off
Flash Sync Speed Av : 1/250 Fixed
Shutter-AE Lock : AE/AF, No AE lock
AF Assist Beam : Emits
Exposure Level Increments : 1/3 Stop
Flash Firing : Fires
ISO Expansion : Off
AEB Sequence : 0,-,+/Enabled
Superimposed Display : On
Menu Button Display Position : Previous
Mirror Lockup : Disable
AF Point Selection Method : Multi-controller direct
E-TTL II : Evaluative
Shutter Curtain Sync : 1st-curtain sync
Safety Shift In Av Or Tv : Disable
Magnified View : Image review and playback
Lens AF Stop Button : AF stop
Add Original Decision Data : Off
Canon Model ID : EOS 30D
Canon Image Width : 3504
Canon Image Height : 2336
Canon Image Width As Shot : 3504
Canon Image Height As Shot : 2336
Serial Number Format : Format 2
Shutter Count : 79626368
Bracket Mode : Off
Bracket Value : 0
Bracket Shot Number : 0
Noise Reduction : Off
WB Bracket Mode : Off
WB Bracket Value AB : 0
WB Bracket Value GM : 0
Filter Effect : None
Toning Effect : None
Lens Type : EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Sensor Width : 3596
Sensor Height : 2360
Sensor Left Border : 84
Sensor Top Border : 19
Sensor Right Border : 3587
Sensor Bottom Border : 2354
WB RGGB Levels As Shot : 1938 1024 1024 1702
Color Temp As Shot : 4811
WB RGGB Levels Auto : 1938 1024 1024 1702
Color Temp Auto : 4811
WB RGGB Levels Measured : 1811 1030 1018 1862
Color Temp Measured : 4334
WB RGGB Levels Daylight : 1971 1024 1024 1556
Color Temp Daylight : 5200
WB RGGB Levels Shade : 2270 1024 1024 1282
Color Temp Shade : 7000
WB RGGB Levels Cloudy : 2123 1024 1024 1406
Color Temp Cloudy : 6000
WB RGGB Levels Tungsten : 1472 1092 1092 2621
Color Temp Tungsten : 3200
WB RGGB Levels Fluorescent : 1773 1056 1056 2393
Color Temp Fluorescent : 3752
WB RGGB Levels Kelvin : 1971 1024 1024 1556
Color Temp Kelvin : 5190
WB RGGB Levels Flash : 2149 1024 1024 1364
Color Temp Flash : 6258
WB RGGB Levels PC1 : 8191 1059 1059 512
Color Temp PC1 : 3714
WB RGGB Levels PC2 : 8191 1059 1059 512
Color Temp PC2 : 3714
WB RGGB Levels PC3 : 8191 1059 1059 512
Color Temp PC3 : 3714
WB RGGB Levels Custom : 2208 1024 1024 1417
Color Temp Custom : 6128
User Comment :
Flashpix Version : 0100
Color Space : sRGB
Exif Image Width : 3504
Exif Image Length : 2336
Interoperability Index : R98
Interoperability Version : 0100
Focal Plane X Resolution : 3959.322
Focal Plane Y Resolution : 3959.322
Focal Plane Resolution Unit : inches
Custom Rendered : Normal
Exposure Mode : Auto
Scene Capture Type : Standard
Compression : JPEG (old-style)
Thumbnail Offset : 15599
Thumbnail Length : 5390
Application Record Version : 2
Caption-Abstract : Mark nzl, Mark rab, Ross, John, Pete, Scott, Duncan.....
Copyright Notice : © 2006 Clive D Bolton All rights reserved
By-line : Clive D Bolton
Object Name : 20061028-Karangahake1-CB122
By-line Title : Photographer
Source : 30D f9.0 tv250 iso400 30mm
City : Waihi
Country-Primary Location Name : New Zealand
Original Transmission Reference : 20061028-Karangahake1-CB122
Urgency : 5
Time Created : 15:14:03+13:00
Date Created : 2006:10:28
Country-Primary Location Code : NZL
Sub-location : Karangahake
Fixture Identifier : Karangahake
Image Width : 800
Image Height : 367
Aperture : 9.0
Date/Time Created : 2006:10:28 15:14:03+13:00
Drive Mode : Single-frame shooting
Flash : Off
Image Size : 800x367
Lens : 17.0 - 85.0mm
Scale Factor To 35mm Equivalent : 1.6
Shooting Mode : Aperture-Priority AE
Shutter Speed : 1/250
WB RGGB Levels : 1938 1024 1024 1702
Blue Balance : 1.662109
Circle Of Confusion : 0.019 mm
Focal Length : 30.0mm (35mm equivalent: 46.9mm)
Hyperfocal Distance : 5.20 m
Lens : 17.0 - 85.0mm (35mm equivalent: 26.6 - 132.8mm)
Red Balance : 1.892578

[IainB]

Well, there goes a pleasant evening reading about logos on hats, 3-quarter length shorts, who-will-post-10000?, pass-the-parcel, Tony's "L" fetish, oh, and some stuff about photography...! :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

Ipod - scratches = brasso and some elbow grease. :) and nordie is that all you got...:rolleyes:

[weka2000]

NordieBoy thats the most you have ever said :p

[Nzshrimper]

if any of you r going to buy an Ipod .. dont buy a black one,,, they show up every single mark ..

[theflyingkiwi]

well before I head off to bed, the only thing I will say is I will never ever buy an ipod

[Nzshrimper]

well before I head off to bed, the only thing I will say is I will never ever buy an ipod
and thats from a mac user...