GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[DiscoLizard]

Also, take the ipod out of your jumper pocket when you get home...

Otherwise your well-meaning girlfriend might accidentally put it through the washing machine.

[Nzshrimper]

Also, take the ipod out of your jumper pocket when you get home...

Otherwise your well-meaning girlfriend might accidentally put it through the washing machine.
ouch... but did she get all the stains out,,, and did it work after that..

[DiscoLizard]

ouch... but did she get all the stains out,,, and did it work after that..

Cleanest it's ever been! Functional... not so much. But hey, makes a great paperweight :D

[Moppie]

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

Anything specific, or is it just drop-saw-thru-hard-drive work you're after?


Oh its quite voluntary.
Its actually a nice company, nice people etc.
But there is no where for me to go in terms of personal and roll development, unless the company is able to grow and expand as well. Unfortunately that isn't going to happen, its become very conservative and almost complacent. Its he market leader, and doesn't think it needs to change or grow to stay there.


So I'm job hunting.
Anything in mid-level operations, project support/management, system analysis, or problem solving type role is of interest.
I have a fairly unique academic education, mixed with a varied technical/engineering, customer service and management job history all in a variety of different industries.

[Nzshrimper]

Cleanest it's ever been! Functional... not so much. But hey, makes a great paperweight :D
what type is it.. i have a knack at getting things going again.. ... a spin cycled ipod is a bit of a challenge..

[DiscoLizard]

what type is it.. i have a knack at getting things going again.. ... a spin cycled ipod is a bit of a challenge..

4th gen 40gig, unfortunately the screen is cracked, and its just as dead as a doorknob.

[Nzshrimper]

4th gen 40gig, unfortunately the screen is cracked, and its just as dead as a doorknob.
insurance job ?

hmm 40gb hdd spare part..and a washed battery..

[DiscoLizard]

insurance job ?

hmm 40gb hdd spare part..and a washed battery..

yeah, I must get on to the insurance people. that and my flash + bag + parents lens got stolen. they'll think i'm trying to take them for a ride, but i just had a month or so of really awful luck.

[Nzshrimper]

yeah, I must get on to the insurance people. that and my flash + bag + parents lens got stolen. they'll think i'm trying to take them for a ride, but i just had a month or so of really awful luck.
bugger.. thats a bad run.. right i am off to bed .. early start.. night all..

[DiscoLizard]

Night!

[CliveyBoy]

All I can get out of it is...

BH! That's vastly more than I believed. Thanks for blipping out personal data. I will have to look at how information that is not in user-accessible fields is being inserted, and why.

Did you get all that by mousing or right-clicking the image in the browser, or did you save and then check with a software tool?

Thanks for the alert, NordieBoy. I wonder what is still in a saved-for-web file with "no exif data".

[theflyingkiwi]

and thats from a mac user...

ahh no, this comes from someone who has had personal players in the past and never really used them. I don't see having an ipod is going to make a difference.

[FlyingPete]

ahh no, this comes from someone who has had personal players in the past and never really used them. I don't see having an ipod is going to make a difference.

The iPod is a benchmark product that has set many standards in industrial and modern design however I too don't think I will own one, if I took a bus/train/ferry/black helicopter to work I might get one.

[scotttnz]

I like my ipod. But if I wasn't using public transport, or walking a lot I don't think I would bother.

[scotttnz]

Anyone tested Directory Junctions on a MS cluster?

[weka2000]

David that will teach you for not doing your own washing :lol:

Well Wekas new "to buy" list is out for 2007.

A House in Mangere Bridge. Yep I feel its time to move. We have way to much money comming in and I figure why not buy another house in a nicer area.

I would like to have something with a garage out the back I could turn into a studio. 2 Story could be an option and a view of the sunset.

Ive got enough gear to last me for about 5 years as well we be broke again for that long :o

[FlyingPete]

Anyone tested Directory Junctions on a MS cluster?

I asked the MS guy next to me, he asked if we were using it here and I pointed out a friend was asking, he said in that case he didn't care. Nice. Well he is our local MS ambassador (employed by MS on site here). All this after unlocking his account for the second time in as many days :rolleyes:

[MattL]

RDU89.5FM from Christchurch (equiv to bFM in akl) has just launched their new online stream.. which just happens to be provided by myself - so all of you with nice broadband, go have a listen to some good music!

http://www.rdu.org.nz

[dgcorner]

Bloody hell... 40 minutes of reading to catch up on the goss!!! You people can yak like there was no tomorrow!:lol: :lol:

Glad to see the pics from the GKPE V. I hopefully will have another job by the next one so I can join you.:p

I read about GKPE caps somewhere... that would be neat!

[theflyingkiwi]

I asked the MS guy next to me, he asked if we were using it here and I pointed out a friend was asking, he said in that case he didn't care. Nice. Well he is our local MS ambassador (employed by MS on site here). All this after unlocking his account for the second time in as many days :rolleyes:

In that case I think you should create a little script that displays a message on his computer "You are an idiot" every time he logs in. :)

[IainB]

I have a fairly unique academic education, mixed with a varied technical/engineering, customer service and management job history all in a variety of different industries.

You've not done 'time', have you!!:shock:

[FlyingPete]

Anything in mid-level operations, project support/management, system analysis, or problem solving type role is of interest.
I have a fairly unique academic education, mixed with a varied technical/engineering, customer service and management job history all in a variety of different industries.

I need someone that knows something about the binary languages of moisture vaporators.

[NordieBoy]

BH! That's vastly more than I believed. Thanks for blipping out personal data. I will have to look at how information that is not in user-accessible fields is being inserted, and why.

Did you get all that by mousing or right-clicking the image in the browser, or did you save and then check with a software tool?

Thanks for the alert, NordieBoy. I wonder what is still in a saved-for-web file with "no exif data".

Saving then "exiftool".
My browser dosn't give bugger all when I right click an image.

Saved for web gives virtually nothing in the exif/iptc.

[FlyingPete]

...oh and can speak Bocce.

[NordieBoy]

Send Luke a PM. He should know someone.

[IainB]

I need someone that knows something about the binary languages of moisture vaporators.

pl ug it in an dt ur ni to n!

Do I qualify?:D

[Moppie]

You've not done 'time', have you!!:shock:

Shhhhhhhhh! Only 5 years left untill the record gets wipped.......

Actualy if its worth anything, I have more security clearances than the head of the defence force. Not cleared to the same level obviously, but I have more than I can remember.

I need someone that knows something about the binary languages of moisture vaporators.

H2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2 OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2O
Should be the correct entry data to get it started (note, altough they claim to be binary, they are infact trinary, but work the H2 as one unit in calculations).

...oh and can speak Bocce.


Eh???

[theflyingkiwi]

I need someone that knows something about the binary languages of moisture vaporators.

I'm a photographer, not an engineer.

[FlyingPete]

pl ug it in an dt ur ni to n!



H2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2 OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2OH2O
Should be the correct entry data to get it started (note, altough they claim to be binary, they are infact trinary, but work the H2 as one unit in calculations).

Eh???

OK how about Binary Load Lifters, or I get NordieBoy to PM Luke...

(waits for penny to drop...)

[IainB]

Actualy if its worth anything, I have more security clearances than the head of the defence force. Not cleared to the same level obviously, but I have more than I can remember.

So you've been frisked rather often then?

'Bocce' is Italian. As in 'La bocce vita'.

[IainB]

My daughter requires a flash memory usb (for pc) plug in whatsit - 512 or 1 gig is plenty for her purpose. Any bright ideas on what she should pay or avoid?

[IainB]

OK how about Binary Load Lifters, or I get NordieBoy to PM Luke...

(waits for penny to drop...)

Now now... We'll have none of these 'binary load lifters' round here, thank you! This is a family show!;)

[Moppie]

OK how about Binary Load Lifters, or


Something like this: http://www.ferret.com.au/articles/31/0c041331.asp

I have 2.
No pennys dropping here. We lower them safely.

[FlyingPete]

Hey Fran, they are a bit slow around here today arn't they :rolleyes:

Moppie ask Amanda, from previous comments you have made, I bet she knows what I am on about!

[scotttnz]

I asked the MS guy next to me, he asked if we were using it here and I pointed out a friend was asking, he said in that case he didn't care. Nice. Well he is our local MS ambassador (employed by MS on site here). All this after unlocking his account for the second time in as many days :rolleyes:

What a great ambassador!

If you ever want to do it, yes it does work. I tested it on that great non MS product VMWare. I was in a nasty "I need more than 2TB on a clustered volume" situation. This seems to be the best way to do it. Transparent to the users and no dfs to setup.

[joeseph]

My daughter requires a flash memory usb (for pc) plug in whatsit - 512 or 1 gig is plenty for her purpose. Any bright ideas on what she should pay or avoid?

I bought a 1G Kingston Datatraveller 1 for my brother's birthday the other week, $42 from Techpac...

[FlyingPete]

TX-421. Why aren't you at your post? TX-421, do you copy?

Take over. We've got another bad transmitter. I'm going to see what I can do.

[FlyingPete]

My daughter requires a flash memory usb (for pc) plug in whatsit - 512 or 1 gig is plenty for her purpose. Any bright ideas on what she should pay or avoid?


Ingram (TechPac) also do the SanDisk Titanium series, I have a 512MB, it is in my pocket nearly everyday, been through the washing machine a few times, I am supposed to be able to drive over it (it does hold my weight no probs) but haven't tried that, looks stylie to with a retractable plug rather than a cap which can be lost. Now availalbe in 1 and 2GB as well as 512GB.

[weka2000]

Dam you IT techies leave me in the dust. There is a whole world of IT out there I know nothing about.

[theflyingkiwi]

You better watch out Tony, you might decide to stay in IT.

Pete what are you on? You have been blurting out star wars references all morning and star wars isn't that good. :)

[FlyingPete]

You better watch out Tony, you might decide to stay in IT.

Pete what are you on? You have been blurting out star wars references all morning and star wars isn't that good. :)


At least you get it! The others are a bit slow.

I think someone put something in my coffee this morning...

[dgcorner]

. . . I think someone put something in my coffee this morning...
Caffein?:lol:

[dgcorner]

Anyone here use a lenspen? How good are they?

[FlyingPete]

Caffein?:lol:

And lots of it, I have been working on the same dumb problem here for a week now and it is really starting to p*ss me off, I am seeking venting targets...

It will all be OK as long as I stick to random quoting...

[theflyingkiwi]

I thought I would point out this article in the herald today

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=5&ObjectID=10408327

[scotttnz]

You better watch out Tony, you might decide to stay in IT.

Pete what are you on? You have been blurting out star wars references all morning and star wars isn't that good. :)

I find your lack of faith disturbing.....

[dgcorner]

I thought I would point out this article in the herald today

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=5&ObjectID=10408327


Hmmm... I should drink more coffee now that it has become natural contraceptive:p

[weka2000]

I thought I would point out this article in the herald today

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=5&ObjectID=10408327
So do having laptops sitting on your lap :lol:
As long as it works who cares what it does to the little fellas after you have done your bit for world population.

[Nzshrimper]

512GB.

that must be huge... 512 gb of flash memory.. :rolleyes:

[theflyingkiwi]

I find your lack of faith disturbing.....

My faith is in Star Trek, beam me up, to bodly go where no man has gone before, live long and prosper, Warp Cores, transports, tricorders, phasers and all that jazz.

that must be huge... 512 gb of flash memory.. :rolleyes:

hmm I wonder if I could get one an adaptor for my camera. Just think of how long one would shoot before running out of room.

[FlyingPete]

that must be huge... 512 gb of flash memory.. :rolleyes:

Holographic storage, flash is sooo last century :rolleyes:

[Nzshrimper]

Holographic storage, flash is sooo last century :rolleyes:
i am just going to back up your server.. out comes the usb key.. the lights dim and back up is complete..

hmm that would make my day quicker..

[Moppie]

My faith is in Star Trek, beam me up, to bodly go where no man has gone before, live long and prosper, Warp Cores, transports, tricorders, phasers and all that jazz.



B5 is far better than Star Trek, not only is your faith weak, but your morals are old fashioned and out dated.

[theflyingkiwi]

B5 is far better than Star Trek, not only is your faith weak, but your morals are old fashioned and out dated.

well not only did I find the name of your cat highly illogical, but the amount of information required to compare star trek and Babylon 5 would point to the fact that star trek is far superior.

As a point of note, your cat should be called bob. There are far to many reasons for this but the universe has shown that the name bob comes up far to many times. In fact it would seem that the name bob may be the name of the first god ever created.

[FlyingPete]

Uh oh, what have I done?

[theflyingkiwi]

Uh oh, what have I done?

"what you had to do" Dr McCoy, Star Trek III

[FlyingPete]

"what you had to do" Dr McCoy, Star Trek III

You must learn to govern your passions; they will be your undoing. Logic suggests...

[Moppie]

well not only did I find the name of your cat highly illogical, but the amount of information required to compare star trek and Babylon 5 would point to the fact that star trek is far superior.




A quite illogical series of statements I must say. It is illogical that names should have a logical meaning. That said, there was reason used in the selection of his name. It was as logical as an emotional desicion can be.

The differences between Star Trek and Babylon 5 are certianly vast, and would require some deep study of lots of data. But the existance of said data in no way implies one to be superior to the other. The idea is itself illogical.

The idea of one being superior to another is based in Ethical ideals of right and wrong.
Star Trek deals in very old fashioned concepts of Good vs Evil, and was never able to rise above them. They formed the core themes of most episodes, and all of the movies.
Babylon 5 however follows humanities struggle with the concept of Good vs Evil, and a final battle of two sides, each representing Good and Evil depending on context, and concludes with the final understanding the concepts in Good vs Evil morality are infact subjective.
Humanity is then able to begin to rise above the concepts of Good vs Evil, and develop a more open minded set of moral values.
It is this, on going theme, developed over 5 seasons that makes babylon 5 the better show.
It teachs us about how we should be, while Star Trek merely locks into the past, and deals with how we are.

[dgcorner]

Gosh, you guys have too much time on your hands... ;-)

[scotttnz]

A quite illogical series of statements I must say. It is illogical that names should have a logical meaning. That said, there was reason used in the selection of his name. It was as logical as an emotional desicion can be.

The differences between Star Trek and Babylon 5 are certianly vast, and would require some deep study of lots of data. But the existance of said data in no way implies one to be superior to the other. The idea is itself illogical.

The idea of one being superior to another is based in Ethical ideals of right and wrong.
Star Trek deals in very old fashioned concepts of Good vs Evil, and was never able to rise above them. They formed the core themes of most episodes, and all of the movies.
Babylon 5 however follows humanities struggle with the concept of Good vs Evil, and a final battle of two sides, each representing Good and Evil depending on context, and concludes with the final understanding the concepts in Good vs Evil morality are infact subjective.
Humanity is then able to begin to rise above the concepts of Good vs Evil, and develop a more open minded set of moral values.
It is this, on going theme, developed over 5 seasons that makes babylon 5 the better show.
It teachs us about how we should be, while Star Trek merely locks into the past, and deals with how we are.

Thats heavy man.....

[Nzshrimper]

erm.. the force is strong in that one ...

and heavy implies that there is a gravity at work..

[scotttnz]

My $25 PSD arrived this morning, so I will put a hard drive in and post a mini review after a bit of testing. I'm not expecting spectacular performance, but for $25 it might just do the trick, as I already have a 40Gb 2.5" drive I can use.

[theflyingkiwi]

A quite illogical series of statements I must say. It is illogical that names should have a logical meaning. That said, there was reason used in the selection of his name. It was as logical as an emotional desicion can be.

The differences between Star Trek and Babylon 5 are certianly vast, and would require some deep study of lots of data. But the existance of said data in no way implies one to be superior to the other. The idea is itself illogical.

The idea of one being superior to another is based in Ethical ideals of right and wrong.
Star Trek deals in very old fashioned concepts of Good vs Evil, and was never able to rise above them. They formed the core themes of most episodes, and all of the movies.
Babylon 5 however follows humanities struggle with the concept of Good vs Evil, and a final battle of two sides, each representing Good and Evil depending on context, and concludes with the final understanding the concepts in Good vs Evil morality are infact subjective.
Humanity is then able to begin to rise above the concepts of Good vs Evil, and develop a more open minded set of moral values.
It is this, on going theme, developed over 5 seasons that makes babylon 5 the better show.
It teachs us about how we should be, while Star Trek merely locks into the past, and deals with how we are.

you are indeed quite correct regarding the statement about the naming of your cat, you are just human.

Interesting thing you say about B5, I believe that Star Trek does the same thing. They just do it in different ways and by using different stories.

[weka2000]

What the

Does any one know where I can find a photography froum :rolleyes:
All this Sci fi stuff

#5 is alive

[tag141]

Has anyone seen where the photography forum went !!! :cry: ;)

[FlyingPete]

Snap!

[Moppie]

My $25 PSD arrived this morning, so I will put a hard drive in and post a mini review after a bit of testing. I'm not expecting spectacular performance, but for $25 it might just do the trick, as I already have a 40Gb 2.5" drive I can use.


Would love to know how it works.
I figure all you need is something to get the date off the CF and onto the HDD.
Battery life can be taken care of with Duncans patened BP-511 power adaptor.

If it works, I might have to buy one myself.

[Moppie]

Interesting thing you say about B5, I believe that Star Trek does the same thing. They just do it in different ways and by using different stories.



I found they explored a lot of "other" themes and ideas, but there was always an over riding "US vs Them, Good vs Evil" approach to any real hard moral conflicts. There was always the Fedeation vs the Klingons, then Everyone vs the Borg. At the most base level it was all about Good and Evil, with maybe a some examination of what good and evil is, but never enough to make the leap to the realisation that they are just subjective constructs.

When I first started watching B5 I got the feeling I was about to see a TV show built on the same formula, and after the end of the second season I was pretty sure I was right. Then the 3rd season changed the ideals, and they started to question the whole Good vs Evil approach.

[joeseph]

Battery life can be taken care of with Duncans patened BP-511 power adaptor.
If anyone's looking at building such an adapter, I have a spare adapter plate free to good home... 1st to pm me can have it, don't all shout at once. (there was a shipping mixup when I got my two - got three instead & it wasn't worth the postage to get it back to supplier)

[Moppie]

I'll let Scott have it, since he's already got the unit to work with it :)
Although I do like free stuff :D

[theflyingkiwi]

I found they explored a lot of "other" themes and ideas, but there was always an over riding "US vs Them, Good vs Evil" approach to any real hard moral conflicts. There was always the Fedeation vs the Klingons, then Everyone vs the Borg. At the most base level it was all about Good and Evil, with maybe a some examination of what good and evil is, but never enough to make the leap to the realisation that they are just subjective constructs.

When I first started watching B5 I got the feeling I was about to see a TV show built on the same formula, and after the end of the second season I was pretty sure I was right. Then the 3rd season changed the ideals, and they started to question the whole Good vs Evil approach.

well I guess it comes down to the fact that everything we watch is subject to the viewer. Some of the best star trek is about the individual, which in a lot of ways has nothing to do with good vs evil. While there is a lot of star trek out there, not all of it is equal. That's the same said for B5, even during the best season (which is S3) not everyone is great TV.

While trying to compare the 2 shows together really is fair. While they are trying to say the same thing in general, and while the methods of telling them are different. There is also a lot that separates them both.

While I enjoyed B5 and have all the box sets at home, I have grown up with Star Trek. which is always going to be at the top of the pile. :)

Hey at least star trek voyager the Dr had a hobby of photography. It could even create holograms out of his photos.

[Moppie]

While trying to compare the 2 shows together really is fair.



Very true, at the end of the day they are both great Sci Fi.
Im not a super heavy fan of TV sci fi though, thats more Amandas domain. I find it very light in terms of a lot of what it deals with, and its often very clean.
I do read a lot though, Ian Banks and Robery Hienlein being top of the list. There is just so much more you can get away with in a book :)

[scotttnz]

I'll let Scott have it, since he's already got the unit to work with it :)
Although I do like free stuff :D

Thanks, but I don't have any of those batteries, soyou might as well have it.

[tim]

Halloween party at my place tonight... should be a laugh :)

[weka2000]

Dam the Canon 400mmF5.6 is quick and sharp.

Oh look a photography toipic :lol:

[IainB]

Dam the Canon 400mmF5.6 is quick and sharp.

Oh look a photography toipic :lol:

Just to point out that it's spelt 'toy-pic', as in another thing to play with. ;)

[dgcorner]

Thanks, but I don't have any of those batteries, soyou might as well have it.

??? You do use BP511 batteries on your camera right? That plate adaptor was for those battries...

[weka2000]

Just to point out that it's spelt 'toy-pic', as in another thing to play with. ;)
Ah yes ...memo to self check spelling before submitting :lol:

[FlyingPete]

??? You do use BP511 batteries on your camera right? That plate adaptor was for those battries...

EOS350 <> BP511
EOS350 = NB-2LH

[theflyingkiwi]

any of you guys/gals going to the nz v8 series this coming weekend?

[scotttnz]

any of you guys/gals going to the nz v8 series this coming weekend?

Where and when? I could be interested.

[tag141]

Getting back to Sci-Fi. In my most humblest of opinion the best Sci-Fi programme on TV was Red Dwarf.

Blimey, using FF2.0, spelling mistakes are underlined in red. Right click gives a list of choices.

[Nzshrimper]

Getting back to Sci-Fi. In my most humblest of opinion the best Sci-Fi programme on TV was Red Dwarf.

Blimey, using FF2.0, spelling mistakes are underlined in red. Right click gives a list of choices.

Hitchhikers Guide to the Gallaxy...

[theflyingkiwi]

it's happening this weekend at the pukekohe raceway.

http://motorsport.im.co.nz/Circuits/Pukekohe

[Nzshrimper]

it's happening this weekend at the pukekohe raceway.

http://motorsport.im.co.nz/Circuits/Pukekohe
Cant make this one .. i am going to Ruahpuna in November.. and may try and make the A1 at taupo nxt year..

[tag141]

i am going to Ruahpuna in November

What's on? Might need a long weekend away.

[Nzshrimper]

What's on? Might need a long weekend away.
v8s 24 - 26 November.. (still waiting for my press pass).. if not in the bleaches.. ,, i could put you up in the cave if you want.. its also my birthday on the 25th...

[Nzshrimper]

Some advice on shooting the cars would also be good.. where when and how..

[tag141]

still waiting for my press pass

where from? Don't get yourself in sh1t and follow a pro 'over the fence'.

[scotttnz]

Is it possible to get a useful PSD for $25 (plus postage of course)? Well I am about to find out. Here is Part 1 of my mini review of the “7 in 1 Storage Bank” I got off Trademe.

It comes with an 1800mAH LiIon battery with a little white plug to connect it. This is a little trick to connect with the case on, but no big deal.
A charger is included. This has an American pug on it so you will need an adapter or a pair of pliers before you can plug it in.
You also get a driver CD, usb cable, and a manual is several languages including reasonably good English. Oh, there is a flimsy cloth pouch which would keep the dust out I guess.

The Build Quality is better than I was expecting for $25. Not great but OK. Seems reasonably sturdy, with a metal chassis that the hard drive screws into and OK quality plastic exterior. It’s not sealed at all, the card slots are open to the environment so keep it away from water and dust.

It has got 2 buttons – power and copy, and a small mono lcd screen. It’s got a USB2 port, charger socket, and CF, SM, SD/MMC/MS slot. Nothing too fancy, as you would expect for this price.

So far so good…..the battery is charging so watch out for part 2 coming soon, which will include performance tests….

[Nzshrimper]

where from? Don't get yourself in sh1t and follow a pro 'over the fence'.
i applied to the promoter and they have emailed back saying that they in the process of sorting out press passes for the event. and i am on their list. so heres hoping.. if not i will be in the stands watching and snapping. if you are keen i could ask for two..

[theflyingkiwi]

Some advice on shooting the cars would also be good.. where when and how..

try this out. this info comes from the guys in the uk,

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1325622&postcount=2

[Nzshrimper]

try this out. this info comes from the guys in the uk,

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1325622&postcount=2

cheers

[Moppie]

So far so good…..the battery is charging so watch out for part 2 coming soon, which will include performance tests….



Sounds pretty good so far, Im looking forward to part II.

Does it look like it would be easy to connect Duncans power pack to it?

[rabsoft]

B5 is far better than Star Trek, not only is your faith weak, but your morals are old fashioned and out dated.

Yeah B5 I have them all somewhere

[Nzshrimper]

forsaken // any joy with the pass the parcel.

[weka2000]

So Moppie hows the 30D treating you?

Chris only 7 more sleeps untill I can play with my daughters new Camera :)

[Nzshrimper]

Chris only 7 more sleeps untill I can play with my daughters new Camera :)

LOL - it will be dad thats mine... (i got a radio controlled car for my boy, he will get it for Christmas.. then i can play with it..)
next i want .(opps) i mean he wants some sceletrics. (slot cars for the oldies in the group)

her birthday is very close to my girls bday. sorting out a party at the moment...

[Moppie]

Im loving the 30D!

I should really tweak and post some images from the weekend, Im impressed by how clean they are considering I was shooting at ISO 640 at one point.
Oh the colours!
I just need to learn how to PP it now :)

[rabsoft]

Is it possible to get a useful PSD for $25 (plus postage of course)? Well I am about to find out. Here is Part 1 of my mini review of the “7 in 1 Storage Bank” I got off Trademe.

It comes with an 1800mAH LiIon battery with a little white plug to connect it. This is a little trick to connect with the case on, but no big deal.
A charger is included. This has an American pug on it so you will need an adapter or a pair of pliers before you can plug it in.
You also get a driver CD, usb cable, and a manual is several languages including reasonably good English. Oh, there is a flimsy cloth pouch which would keep the dust out I guess.

The Build Quality is better than I was expecting for $25. Not great but OK. Seems reasonably sturdy, with a metal chassis that the hard drive screws into and OK quality plastic exterior. It’s not sealed at all, the card slots are open to the environment so keep it away from water and dust.

It has got 2 buttons – power and copy, and a small mono lcd screen. It’s got a USB2 port, charger socket, and CF, SM, SD/MMC/MS slot. Nothing too fancy, as you would expect for this price.

So far so good…..the battery is charging so watch out for part 2 coming soon, which will include performance tests….

I also bought one and got it today, interesting way they finish the sale after the auction/buy now...... I have been charging mine as well you can charge it from the usb so you don't realy need the power charger, I just bent the pins round on the plug to make it fit

I will tell you how I find my one too

[stempleton1991]

hi I am new to digital photography and need some help because i am kind of nervous.
I need help because I am creating an album slip and album cover.
could anyone post some help for me?:)

[dgcorner]

Some advice on shooting the cars would also be good.. where when and how..

PM Warren, Kirst, and/or Simon(Forsaken) -- they're the ones who've shot heaps.

[Nzshrimper]

hi I am new to digital photography and need some help because i am kind of nervous.
I need help because I am creating an album slip and album cover.
could anyone post some help for me?:)
welcome.. dont be nervous we only bite after 8pm... welcome to gkpe.
where in NZ are you from..

[stempleton1991]

not nz i come from australia
so can you help me

[Nzshrimper]

So what do you want help with .. some more details would be good.. :D and we will not hold anything against you (unless you beat us in the one day cricket tomorrow)

[forsaken]

forsaken // any joy with the pass the parcel.



not yet:(

[dgcorner]

Is it possible to get a useful PSD for $25 (plus postage of course)? Well I am about to find out. Here is Part 1 of my mini review of the “7 in 1 Storage Bank” I got off Trademe.

It comes with an 1800mAH LiIon battery with a little white plug to connect it. This is a little trick to connect with the case on, but no big deal.
A charger is included. This has an American pug on it so you will need an adapter or a pair of pliers before you can plug it in.
You also get a driver CD, usb cable, and a manual is several languages including reasonably good English. Oh, there is a flimsy cloth pouch which would keep the dust out I guess.

The Build Quality is better than I was expecting for $25. Not great but OK. Seems reasonably sturdy, with a metal chassis that the hard drive screws into and OK quality plastic exterior. It’s not sealed at all, the card slots are open to the environment so keep it away from water and dust.

It has got 2 buttons – power and copy, and a small mono lcd screen. It’s got a USB2 port, charger socket, and CF, SM, SD/MMC/MS slot. Nothing too fancy, as you would expect for this price.

So far so good…..the battery is charging so watch out for part 2 coming soon, which will include performance tests….

Yeah B5 I have them all somewhere

Mark & Scott -- I have heaps of adapters here at home. You can grab them off me when on your way home from HMB


hi I am new to digital photography and need some help because i am kind of nervous.
I need help because I am creating an album slip and album cover.
could anyone post some help for me?:)

First up, welcome to the forums and the GKPE!!!

What exactly are you doing, planning to achieve, sizes, etc.? There are a few of us who are CS2 wizzes so I'm sure they will jump in.

[stempleton1991]

not nz australia.. so can you help me???

[tag141]

If you are keen i could ask for two..

Can't say for definate. Missus wants a trip away for a long weekend. The trip to ChCh is very nice passed Tekapo but I can't see her standing watching V8s. "Her you are dear,here's the Visa, go to Riccarton and enjoy. It's maxed out? Dont' know what you mean" :o...(the 24-70 arrives tomorrow.;))

[Nzshrimper]

not yet:(
me neither.. :cry: i have unwrapped the parcel 4 times a day at least.. all i want is a year of free broadband.. anything else is a bonus. except the security suite. (they can keep that)

[theflyingkiwi]

not nz i come from australia
so can you help me

we can help anyone that has a question to ask. As the old saying goes, no such thing as a dumb question.

[dgcorner]

not nz australia.. so can you help me???

Don't worry -- we don't bite:p

As Chris mentions, we need more information on what you are trying to achieve.

[weka2000]

Ok lets not bash the ausys, after all I married one she said something about good men are hard to find so she came to NZ to get one and look what she got :lol:

[stempleton1991]

i need help with getting exposures right because im used to using photoshop cs2 to do my work with

[Nzshrimper]

Can't say for definate. Missus wants a trip away for a long weekend. The trip to ChCh is very nice passed Tekapo but I can't see her standing watching V8s. "Her you are dear,here's the Visa, go to Riccarton and enjoy. It's maxed out? Dont' know what you mean" :o...(the 24-70 arrives tomorrow.;))
naughty.. buying on the visa.. and not telling her.. if you do decied to pop up.. give me a call.

[stempleton1991]

well its not that im only 14

[weka2000]

i need help with getting exposures right because im used to using photoshop cs2 to do my work with

Post sample so we can see what your looking at

[tag141]

Some advice on shooting the cars would also be good.. where when and how..

The one thing I have noticed about photos from the motorsport section that make me go WOW is they are all taken from directly in front or a front 3/4 view of the car, usually just about to turn into a corner. I suppose it means there is minimal camera shake due to trying to pan and click at 1/60. Or it's a front view coming over a crest.

[stempleton1991]

how do you put an image in a post if its not already on the net???

[dgcorner]

i need help with getting exposures right because im used to using photoshop cs2 to do my work with

This will be a long story if it is correct exposures you're after. Do you have your exposures basics up to scratch? It is better to get 90-95% of the shot right (exposure, composition, etc) and then leave as little to tweak on photoshop.

[stempleton1991]

hello?

[stempleton1991]

so how do you post an image onto the site?

[weka2000]

so how do you post an image onto the site?

Read the FAQ I will find the 1 that has the posting images section for you.
Oh 1 tip just go easy with what you say most of us are over the age of 30 in this group. We are here to help but we also like a bit of respect.

[stempleton1991]

thanks i will show you now!

[Nzshrimper]

The one thing I have noticed about photos from the motorsport section that make me go WOW is they are all taken from directly in front or a front 3/4 view of the car, usually just about to turn into a corner. I suppose it means there is minimal camera shake due to trying to pan and click at 1/60. Or it's a front view coming over a crest.
you make a good point here,,,

i may try and borrow a monopod and if the camera shop still has that 2nd hand 500mm i may try and borrow that.. but i think my 70 - 200 should be fine...

[Nzshrimper]

when can i start the bashing... (it is halloween muhahahahaha)

[weka2000]

thanks i will show you now!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=160897&page=5

[scotttnz]

PSD review part 2

The battery charging is slow.
Sorry you have to wait for part 3 for the performance tests.

[stempleton1991]

soon sill tring to post the image its acting like my mother.:D

[Nzshrimper]

stempleton1991 -

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=222151&page=43

This is the Australian version of our little group..

You are still welcome here too.. :D

[tag141]

i may try and borrow a monopod and if the camera shop still has that 2nd hand 500mm i may try and borrow that

If they don't I might be able to lend you bigma and even a 2x TC. Manual focus with the TC on though. It does take a fine picture...

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/teretonga.jpg

[stempleton1991]

cheers!!!

[Nzshrimper]

If they don't I might be able to lend you bigma and even a 2x TC. Manual focus with the TC on though. It does take a fine picture...

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/teretonga.jpg

escorts - a beautiful car. and thanks for the kind offer.. I may hold you to this..

[stempleton1991]

soz but i will need topost it tomorrow go on around 5pm your time and you will catch me!

[theflyingkiwi]

tag141, I am sure this has been answered here before and to which I am sure you have already answered, but where in the world are you?

Chris have you read any of those links I sent?

I did have something written about which shutter speed to use etc, but the dam back option on the browser lost it all :(

[Nzshrimper]

tag141, I am sure this has been answered here before and to which I am sure you have already answered, but where in the world are you?

Chris have you read any of those links I sent?

tag is a cargill boy and yes..

radios are good idea and the set up from the cnrs are nice. i am looking at the layout of ruhapuna for good shooting spots at certain times of the day..

[theflyingkiwi]

tag is a cargill boy and yes..

radios are good idea and the set up from the cnrs are nice. i am looking at the layout of ruhapuna for good shooting spots at certain times of the day..

what are you going to do if you can't get a media pass?

[Nzshrimper]

what are you going to do if you can't get a media pass?
still going to go and buy a ticket for $35 (for the weekend). take my gear and see what i can get ..

never know i may get a break and meet a pro (Alla tag.. )

[tag141]

tag141, I am sure this has been answered here before and to which I am sure you have already answered, but where in the world are you?

Sat on my settee pretending to watch Bad Girls, where else would I be :confused:.





OK, yes, live just outside Invers.

[theflyingkiwi]

I will be interested to see what kinda of shots you get

[theflyingkiwi]

Sat on my settee pretending to watch Bad Girls, where else would I be :confused:.





OK, yes, live just outside Invers.

man you south islanders talk a total different language :confused:

[Nzshrimper]

I will be interested to see what kinda of shots you get
ok..

not sure how to take that....

[Nzshrimper]

'settee'

now thats an english word ... lol ...

[tag141]

now thats an english word ... lol ...

that's just a plain insult...I'm Welsh.

[Nzshrimper]

that's just a plain insult...I'm Welsh.
oopps and he went offline... :(

[theflyingkiwi]

ok..

not sure how to take that....

it's my way of saying that I would like to see your photos. nothing more nothing less.

[TKRFAN]

Hi All

Geez, half an hour later and I am caught up - mind you some pages were a breeze to get thru, all that sci-fi stuff was easy to miss :P

I would love to go to Pukekohe this weekend, but won't be there - or at the A1GP either by the looks of things :(

(hard sell on)If you are going to Pukekohe this weekend, have a look at 'Frank', TKR's battered and stuffed V8 supercar, and see how lucky Paul Radisich was to only end up with a broken ankle and sternum, the car will be at the track both days, and while you are there, buy a raffle ticket (with a chance to go to Clipsal next year - or for a drive day with the Rat, among other prizes) to help TKR stay on track :D or buy the last pieces of holden merchandise. The new Ford stuff, I have to say, looks brilliant from the 'artist impression' (ok hard sell over).

[Nzshrimper]

it's my way of saying that I would like to see your photos. nothing more nothing less.
yep no worries.. ill post them good or bad,,

[tag141]

tag141, where in the world are you?

[suspicious nature] Why? [/suspicious nature]

oopps and he went offline... :(

It's all good after all we are both in this hemisphere now but imagine calling a Kiwi an Aussie. You'd have to wash your mouth out with XXXX.

[IainB]

not nz australia.. so can you help me???

Methinks "Beware Aussies bearing questions..." ;)