GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[joeseph]

Duncan you still alive?

Apparently... been dealing to a hedge with a trimmer today. The arms are feeling the effects now, not as fit as I shuld be...

Hmmmm.....30D is now on canon nz web site. The site implies that it is available now.

Auckland camera have them ($2299) - gazed at it today on my way to the lens department. Came away with a "nifty" :p

[dgcorner]

Wow, $2299... Just $200 from what I bought the 20D... Geez, cameras depreciate far faster than cars these days... I'll hang onto my 20D for another couple of years... or until the shutter breaks... then I'll grab the newer models... whatever those may be...

[dgcorner]

Hi from Te Puke ;)

We're down here for Kirst's nephews first birthday.

Wow, you're meeting the in-laws already ;-) Tina loves going there to one of the pottery & craft places...

[dgcorner]

Tony, congratulations!!! 1000 posts and counting!!!

[forsaken]

anyone know where to get a sensor clean?

[weka2000]

Forsaken anything desent. I noticed there were no reflections of the city lights on the water with mine.

[Moppie]

Im loving the 20D!

This thing rocks :D :D :cool:

[weka2000]

Im loving the 20D!

This thing rocks :D :D :cool:

Forsaken told you. How long to you think it will take him now?

[scotttnz]

How long to you think it will take him now?

Auckland camera have them ($2299) - gazed at it today on my way to the lens department.

I forsee Moppie making a trip to Auckland Camera.....soon!

[Wazza]

Oh dear... Moppie would finally have one up on us. :p

Until Tony bought the 5D ;)

That's a good price, and exactly what I expected. That means our 20D has depreciated like crap!!

[forsaken]

Forsaken anything desent. I noticed there were no reflections of the city lights on the water with mine.

not sure yet, just throwing them on the PC now. Went to Little Shoal bay after Devonport for a different view of the bridge.

[forsaken]

first picture up for ya Tony

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1303505#post1303505

looking through them there is alot of reflected light on the water.

another

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/9090541/133941822.jpg

[scotttnz]

Thant's a great shot Simon.

[dgcorner]

anyone know where to get a sensor clean?

Si, you can borrow my rocket blower -- so far this one has solved my sensor cleaning problems.

[dgcorner]

Si, what was your exif on the pic above?

[dgcorner]

I forsee Moppie making a trip to Auckland Camera.....soon!

He also needs to look at www.pricespy.co.nz (http://www.pricespy.co.nz) -- there are other retailers that offer a 1 year NZ warranty at far cheaper prices compared to Auckland Camera or Photo Warehouse. I bought mine from a computer retailer. Canon apparently are exploring IT vendors as alternative retailers given that people are more computer savvy these days.

[IainB]

Great shot of the city lights. Nice to see reflections on water that is not like glass. A pleasant change!

[forsaken]

Si, you can borrow my rocket blower -- so far this one has solved my sensor cleaning problems.

I have a rocket blower now and it doesn't seem to have worked. May have another crack at it, only shows when focused towards infinity anyway so doesn't show up much

[forsaken]

f4, 1/1" exposure time, ISO 400, 50mm focal length

[dgcorner]

I have a rocket blower now and it doesn't seem to have worked. May have another crack at it, only shows when focused towards infinity anyway so doesn't show up much

Canon NZ may be able to help you with finding the nearest place to clean your sensor. Main phone no.: 4890300. Photographic Service: 4890362

After Duncan's experience I'm actually re-thinking whether I should try the copperhill method. Someone across the ditch will send it over for some $65.00 sensor swabs and all...

[joeseph]

Having stuffed a filter hasn't put me off cleaning by this method, just caused me to be really weary of spots that don't move with a gentle wipe....

[weka2000]

This morning Hike at Karekare

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1304072#post1304072

Man it is steep getting there. Not for the unfit. This is comming from 30-40 smokes a day person:rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Any one what to buy a Canon 20D with 15-55kit lens? 6 month old under 7000 exposures PM me

[scotttnz]

Any one what to buy a Canon 20D with 15-55kit lens? 6 month old under 7000 exposures PM me

Have you gone and bought a 5D or something?

[Moppie]

Any one what to buy a Canon 20D with 15-55kit lens? 6 month old under 7000 exposures PM me


:eek: :eek:

5D?

Or have you seen the light and gone to something a little easier to hike through the bush with, like a G6? :D

[::John::]

... or did he accidently dunk the 20D in one of the waterfalls and is now wanting to offload it before rust sets in? :)



(joking - I know he wouldn't do that.)

[weka2000]

How close can you get.....5D paper work all done said yes....

10Sec I said hold it, want to check pics on screen, gives me a chance to think :rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

Oh boy... looks like someone was bitten by the 5D bug...

[dgcorner]

Having stuffed a filter hasn't put me off cleaning by this method, just caused me to be really weary of spots that don't move with a gentle wipe....

Hmmmm... I just hope that the rocket blower will continue to work for me... I will probably get the guts to clean the sensor when the time comes... but it sure will be causing some anxiety. I just have to remember to be gentle... and not rush it I guess...;)

[weka2000]

Everything is BIG Lcd, Viewfinder, it quite and im going to..................


Stay tuned

[scotttnz]

Everything is BIG Lcd, Viewfinder, it quite and im going to..................

Just do it!

saremac nonac yub......saremac nonac yub.....saremac nonac yub

[dgcorner]

Looks like this one's a nasty bug... It won't let go of Tony... and I can only say... Go for it!!!

[weka2000]

I GOT A 5D :lol: for sale 1 20D :( Wife said no to keeping both.

[scotttnz]

I GOT A 5D for sale 1 20D Wife said no to keeping both.

I didn't think you would be able to hold out until next year! Congratulations!!
I am going to try to keep my 350D for another year at least.....maybe....

I'm still thinking about the 10-20, I suppose you will be selling that as well? The Macro didn't sell on auction, so I have just made a fixed price offer.

I think Moppie might be keen on a 20D after borrowing one for the weekend.....:)

[weka2000]

I'm still thinking about the 10-20.

I think Moppie might be keen on a 20D after borrowing one for the weekend.....:)

Yes 10-20 is up for sale and Im hoping the second part will be the case :lol:

I knew I shouldnt have gone to Harvey Norman. I cant resist the size is BIG.
At least all my flashes and bits work with it.

[scotttnz]

I knew I shouldnt have gone to Harvey Norman. I cant resist the size is BIG.
At least all my flashes and bits work with it.

So what are you shooting tonight? I'm heading out after dinner to find someting to point a camera at. Give me a call if you want to meet up 027 212 3769 or 537 2532

Just sold my macro for $565. Still trying to toss up between 10-20, 17-70, or hold off for EFS 17-55 F2.8 IS.

[weka2000]

Umm looks like I need some new glass. Looks like that 70-200 maynot be a bad lens after all :oops: 24mm is WIDE 70mm is SHORT.

[dgcorner]

Tony, congratulations!!! Good job! I kinda figured Sandra wouldn't allow you to keep both ;-) Then again, the fact that she let you buy the 5D is already something. Wow!

[joeseph]

I GOT A 5D :lol: for sale 1 20D :( Wife said no to keeping both.
Well done Tony! we're awaiting photos... ;)

[weka2000]

Now Duncan you dont use that 16-35 much do you ;)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=149064

first pic

[weka2000]

I said how well people were commenting on my photos. Hope everyone was serious and not just been nice :rolleyes:

[scotttnz]

I said how well people were commenting on my photos. Hope everyone was serious and not just been nice

Tony, some of your latest work is very good, and worthy of the coments you have been getting. I can't wait to see what you can do with that 5D.

[dgcorner]

I said how well people were commenting on my photos. Hope everyone was serious and not just been nice :rolleyes:

Tony, you know how you mentioned a few weeks (or was it a couple of months) back that you were not in the mood:confused: , and that you couldn't take good pics?

Well, it does look like you are over it. We wouldn't tell you that you have good pics if you didn't... We will always say things how they are... that is why we're here -- to learn and impart learning. If your work is crap then maybe you will get a PM or a critique... all par for the course.

BUT, you've done well of late... so, out you go and come back with more pics!

[weka2000]

Yes the pics have improved. Something seems to have fallen into place. Mind you I have been reading a lot and I guess the pennys are falling in to place.

Wazza photos still inspire me to do better, havnt seen much landscape for a while though.

I guess I needed to make a bigger commitment to photography I know ive got an eye for it, now its time to train it and make some money well enought to pay for my next lot of lenses.

ssalg l nonac yub

[scotttnz]

I am now officially a RAW convert.....

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1305008#post1305008

[forsaken]

I knew you couldn't hold out much longer Tony.

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=149103

Latest posting.. This time some dogs..Will post some others maybe tomorrow morning

[weka2000]

5D and Sigma 70-200 F2.8

Dont like the flear ... But Im starting to LOVE the 70-200 :)

Hey Scott have I got a deal for you............

[scotttnz]

Dont like the flear ... But Im starting to LOVE the 70-200

Hey Scott have I got a deal for you............

NO! Mine!

needed: loan of sigma 70 -200 or similar zoom Sunday 26th March

Simon, I'm just trying to work out if I need mine that day. I'll let you know.....If I can get it back off Tony that is:)

[Moppie]

Congrats Tony!!

All we need now is a 1D owner, whos that going to be? (Warren??)


So, about hat 20D...... do you offer Hire Purchase? :D

[scotttnz]

Canon EOS5D, Canon EOS20D
Sigma 10-20mm (SOLD) 24-70 F2.8mm, 50-500mm
Canon 50mm F1.8, EF-S 18-55 kit lens
580EX Speedlight 550EX Speedlight x2, ST-E2
Wish list 2006: L Glass for the 5D

Didn't take long to update that signiture Tony!

I'm off to bed....early start tomorrow.

[Wazza]

Same here.. Bed time

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=149114
Managed to post tonights sunset..

Have fun with the new camera Tony, and enjoy the new lens Scott. :)

[forsaken]

Simon, I'm just trying to work out if I need mine that day. I'll let you know.....If I can get it back off Tony that is:)

sweet as just let me know




off to auckland camera on friday to get a new eyepeice :evil:

[tim]

Tell me about the new girl in your life. :p Can you settle down?
I knew Kirst was the one before I even met her.. ;)

So no more Cyrene?

Nope no more Cyren... I don't want to say anything more about this girl in case I jinx it, but i'm pretty happy... happy enough I cancelled all the other dates I had lined up! :)

[tim]

And btw, who has my calibration device?!

[::John::]

um

Weka sold it to get his 5D? :)

[weka2000]

um

Weka sold it to get his 5D? :)


LOL I hope to get my new Toshiba P100 this week so I would have sold it after ;)

[weka2000]

Didn't take long to update that signiture Tony!

I'm off to bed....early start tomorrow.

Heck Ive already started to price Sigma 70-200 glass.

Honest Honey this photography will make us money.... because I know its cost us a lot :rolleyes:

[::John::]

Tony, did you try the Bigma stopped down? (I saw your pic in the Lenses section.)

[weka2000]

Tony, did you try the Bigma stopped down? (I saw your pic in the Lenses section.)

That was @ F5.6 will do some tests later today.

[Moppie]

I just looked at your "Moon over Norfolk" at work.
I need a new work monitor, the colours are pretty good, but theres no Norfolk in that photo, even at full brightness.

[weka2000]

Norkolk pine tree should be there.

[dgcorner]

Tony, you're getting the hang of it. Nice!

[iKirst]

Congrats on the arrival of the new baby, Tony :)
Most jealous, I am

[weka2000]

Congrats on the arrival of the new baby, Tony :)
Most jealous, I am

I need to get your F717 back or are you going to sell it?

[iKirst]

I need to get your F717 back or are you going to sell it?
I don't know what I'd sell it for. It's pretty much surplus to requirements now. And the longer I take, the less it's going to be worth...

[Moppie]

Norkolk pine tree should be there.


Maybe its taken the day off, it was there when I looked at it home last night, makes a nice composition.
At work this morning it just looks like a moon at the top, and a street light in the corner :)

[weka2000]

I don't know what I'd sell it for. It's pretty much surplus to requirements now. And the longer I take, the less it's going to be worth...

I was thinking for my daughter. PM with a offer.

[forsaken]

seeing as everyone is posting their Sunday outings I shall join in and post my only decent shoots from Sunday. No sunset shots as I had to get a milkshake for my Mrs as reward for her making it to the falls

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=149428

[NordieBoy]

Well my Sunday outing was on Friday...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=149421

[forsaken]

Well my Sunday outing was on Friday...


trust the southerner to do things differently :)

[dgcorner]

I've just downloaded Canon's latest version of Digital Photo Professional. This looks really good for adjusting RAW images... feedback is it may even be slightly better than PSCS2...

If anyone wants a copy I can burn it on a disc -- it will save you the headache of downloading this from the Canon site... it took the whole afternoon... then again, I'm still on dial-up :(

[Wazza]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=149464

Could that be the 3rd post in 24 hours? :o

[iKirst]

And don't forget my own

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=149457
:)

[scotttnz]

So I was around at Tony's talking about stuff, and came up with this idea:

How does everyone feel about having a GKPE weekly (or monthly) challenge? What I mean is, at the begining of the week we come up with an assignment, and everyone goes away and shoots a photo (or 2 or 3) and posts them. At the end of the week we criteque each others photos and hopefully we all learn something out of it.

Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions for the first assignment? I'll start a new thread if it looks like there is some interest in this.

[NordieBoy]

trust the southerner to do things differently :)
Well I don't want it to interfere with the weekend now do I?

[NordieBoy]

How does everyone feel about having a GKPE weekly (or monthly) challenge?
Weekly sounds good to me.
Having something specific in mind rather than just taking the camera with me wherever I'm going will learn me more betterer.

[dgcorner]

So I was around at Tony's talking about stuff, and came up with this idea:

How does everyone feel about having a GKPE weekly (or monthly) challenge? What I mean is, at the begining of the week we come up with an assignment, and everyone goes away and shoots a photo (or 2 or 3) and posts them. At the end of the week we criteque each others photos and hopefully we all learn something out of it.

Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions for the first assignment? I'll start a new thread if it looks like there is some interest in this.

I'm game. This will only help improve my pics.:D

[weka2000]

Ok Scott today is Monday whats the challange ?

Oh the moon came out at 9.45ish blew it again 1 area way to bright the other way to dark umm need a desent camera :)

Mind you I did notice that the clouds deflect a lot of the moons light, and the moon is still moving 30sec @F16on the bigma causes blur (yes bigma your not getting sold).

[tim]

So I was around at Tony's talking about stuff, and came up with this idea:

How does everyone feel about having a GKPE weekly (or monthly) challenge? What I mean is, at the begining of the week we come up with an assignment, and everyone goes away and shoots a photo (or 2 or 3) and posts them. At the end of the week we criteque each others photos and hopefully we all learn something out of it.

Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions for the first assignment? I'll start a new thread if it looks like there is some interest in this.

I'd def be interested in a monthly thing, especially over winter, but since i'm only doing photography now I could probably do one soon. Obviously if it were "take the best photo you can at Piha" it'd be more difficult. Weekly ones maybe.

[weka2000]

"take the best photo you can at Piha" it'd be more difficult. Weekly ones maybe.

Yes we all want a chance to win not just wazza :lol:

[Moppie]

I could be interested in a photo contest, don't know about a weekly one, how about a fortnightly one?

[weka2000]

GKPE fortnight challange.

I see a long thread comming your way soon with lots of great photos

[tim]

Hey, the California meetup thread has more posts than this thread... come on guys, don't be shy, you can post more than once per ten minutes you know! :p

[MattL]

tick

[MattL]

tock.

There. I've done my part. Besides! I created this monster thread! :D

[tim]

Right, your job's done. Now see if you can locate my calibration thingy!

[scotttnz]

Ahh so there is a bit of interest......fortnightly sounds good. Any ideas for the first one? I will have a think about it today and start a thread tonight.

[Moppie]

Iv got your calibration thingy, I was going to get it to Duncan to personaly courier to you when he goes to Welly.

If you need it before then I can pop it on an NZC courier?

[dgcorner]

Hey, the California meetup thread has more posts than this thread... come on guys, don't be shy, you can post more than once per ten minutes you know! :p

Given that the Cali meetup has probably 10X the members of our group I'd say we're ahead per capita:lol:

[dgcorner]

GKPE Fortnight Challenge -- that sounds good.

My 2 cents:

The challenges should be structured so that we don't need to drive more than, say 30kms., to find something to shoot. It should probably be about day-to-day things we take for granted, e.g., circles, squares, triangles, your back yard, pets, and whatnot. This will challenge us to see things differently, as well as creatively.

Image manipulation should be limited to levels, curves, USM... This will "force" us to think more about composition, creativity, & exposure, rather than taking 101 pictures and hope something good will pop up, or something that PS(CS) can fix.

And now, to have breakfast...

[Marshal]

Hi Everyone,
Just thought I would act like a complete newbie and post a hello to everyone here. Recently purchased my first serious digital camera (20D) and was pointed to these forums by Wazza.

So a little bit about me...
Currently living in Wellington, working full time for an IT company and going out taking shots when I can. Used to do a bit of film photography but have moved to digital and hoping to get some of my skills up and possibly sell some shots here and there.

If anyone wants to take a look at some of my recent newbie shots you can here: http://marshal26.deviantart.com/

Hoping to possibly meet up with some people in the Wellington region where I can leech some knowledge and tips from and possibly go out on shooting sprees (does that sound violent to you as well?). Also heading up to Auckland at the end of April for a week and will bring the camera along and see what I can capture.

[Moppie]

G'day, theres a few Wellingtonians around the forum Tim is the most Vocal.

Make sure you keep a day free for some photography when you come up, we can arrange a small Tour Im sure.

[iKirst]

Hiiiidehoo Marshal - welcome to the GKPE section of POTN (the most important section ;) ) And welcome to POYN itself

I know your brother well, infact, I've seen your brother crawling down town, in a drunken stupor, after a hard night dancing to "hit me with your rhythm stick' and 'whip it' (he'll hit me for saying so).

You can't go wrong with the great advice from most of the kiwi crew here. You'll learn to ignore me, and pay attention to the blokes ;)

Make sure you grab my number of Jimmy for when you're up and myself, Wazza and any of the other POTN crew who want to, will have a GKPE meet Marshal meet thing at the end of April.

[dgcorner]

Marshal, welcome aboard!

[tim]

G'day, theres a few Wellingtonians around the forum Tim is the most Vocal.

I really should get my status changed...

[Marshal]

I know your brother well, infact, I've seen your brother crawling down town, in a drunken stupor, after a hard night dancing to "hit me with your rhythm stick' and 'whip it' (he'll hit me for saying so).
Now that's a little disturbing. Seems like he's changed a little bit since I left or that I just never get told these stories. Might have to keep in contact with you and Wazza to hear all the latest stories so I can make fun of him (not letting him know that you told me of course ;))

Make sure you grab my number of Jimmy for when you're up and myself, Wazza and any of the other POTN crew who want to, will have a GKPE meet Marshal meet thing at the end of April.
Sounds wicked, I'll be up in Auckland for the 20th to 25th of April. Driving up too so will drag along the camera gear just in case.

Thanks to everyone else for the welcomes!

[forsaken]

lol the penny just dropped.

Hello the other Morgan :)

[weka2000]

Scott where our challange in our new thread :rolleyes: . Did you get my PM?

[scotttnz]

Fortnightly Photo Challenge is over here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1312334#post1312334

[forsaken]

Finally I'm getting back into my sports :)

just signed up for a season of inline hockey, only downer is the $300 membership fee :( should lead to some good photo ops though.

[forsaken]

1 quick question.

- does anyone know if Auckland camera have any eyepieces instock for the 20d? I can't find any info on their website and need one for this weekend. Its just not the same without it

[scotttnz]

does anyone know if Auckland camera have any eyepieces instock for the 20d? I can't find any info on their website and need one for this weekend. Its just not the same without it

I'm pretty sure I have seen them there. Give them a phone call.

[CliveyBoy]

... eyepieces instock for the 20d?

I have spare Canon ones - NZ$20. Also an eyecup version.

email deleted... if interested

I now apply a small piece of double-sided tape to the eyepiece - adheres enough to prevent accidental detach, or twist to break latching. It can still be removed with steady pressure.

[Marshal]

Sounds wicked, I'll be up in Auckland for the 20th to 25th of April. Driving up too so will drag along the camera gear just in case.

Oops, make that the 27th of April to the 2nd of May for anyone who may care.

[joeseph]

Oops, make that the 27th of April to the 2nd of May for anyone who may care.
You should make it the weekend earlier & shoot the v8Supercars at Pukekohe....

[Marshal]

You should make it the weekend earlier & shoot the v8Supercars at Pukekohe....
That was the initial plan but unfortunatly had to postpone it by a week due to various situations. Oh well, maybe next year aye

[Moppie]

It might be in Hamilton next year :)

[forsaken]

It might be in Hamilton next year :)

not another one moving to Hams for the cheaper housing market

[Moppie]

not another one moving to Hams for the cheaper housing market


I don't if the V8s dependant on house prices?


Hamilton is not that much cheaper than Auckland at the moment, it was a couple of years ago, but prices have skyrocketed.

[forsaken]

roll on the weekend it seems my ability to read good is lacking :)


can't see them getting resource consent when all else have failed

[dgcorner]

That was the initial plan but unfortunatly had to postpone it by a week due to various situations. Oh well, maybe next year aye

Well, if you do come a week later, there's the GKPE III on 06May2006 -- see this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=142363&highlight=GKPE)

Cheers!

[scotttnz]

Hmmmm.....slow night on the General Ramblings thread!

[NordieBoy]

Look! Tumbleweed!

[iKirst]

Listen for the banjo's

ding ding Ding ding Ding ding Ding ding diiiiiiiing..

[dgcorner]

The lull before the storm.... or is it suppossed to be in the eye of the storm...

[Moppie]

I was trying to shoot a sunset that didn't really happen.
Got some nice shots of the earth moving equipment, and nearly got a shot of Pukekho, but I ethier had the camera in 10sec timer, or then the flash batteries went flat.

[iKirst]

I was trying to shoot a sunset that didn't really happen.
Got some nice shots of the earth moving equipment, and nearly got a shot of Pukekho, but I ethier had the camera in 10sec timer, or then the flash batteries went flat. Show us ya pics, Mr Moppie :)

You'll get the hang of the 20D in no time, then you wont want to give it back.. that's if you havent got to that stage already ;)


Did you not capture the Pukeko? Shame if you didn't. I used to have a pet Pukeko - named pooky :p I rescued it when it was baby after a dog attacked it's nest.. (my dog, bad dog)

[Moppie]

I got some shots of it, but nothing really useable.

I deffinitly need to start sharing some of the shots Iv got, the 20D is functionaly that different to my A80, I just forget about the little things like being able to use ISO400 and get really clear photos, or things like camera shake at slow shutter speeds on the longer zooms, and I still catch myself trying to compose useing the LCD :o

A pet Pukeko could be interesting, they arn't general friendly to people.

[iKirst]

It's hard to re-train yourself after using a non SLR for so long, eh. Took me yonks to start to understand the 20D, and I still use a bit of the 'hit and miss' method with composing a shot.
Some folks can just stare at a scene and know exactly what the apature, shutter and ISO should be set to (1 guess who). No fair :lol:

I'd still like to see how you're faring with the big canon, Moppie :D

Pooky was pretty funny, and a great conversation piece ;) It was the neurotic chicken that was more fun though (Chickles - I'm so creative, heh). She followed me everywhere, lived on my head, sunbathed with me (preparing herself for that slow roast at the end of her life?), I have a story about her, but it's neither the time, nor the place :lol:

PS - Sony F-717 for sale..

[Moppie]

Some folks can just stare at a scene and know exactly what the apature, shutter and ISO should be set to (1 guess who). No fair :lol:



I can usualy do that, the only time I get confused is when shooting in doors, as I tend to underexpose :cool:
However, Im used to metering everything at ISO 50 or 100, as 200 or 400 is a bit of a joke on my A80. The idea that its a useable reality on the 20D has yet to sink in, so I forget its there :)
I also tend to know exposures for around F5-7, the idea of being at 200mm and being able to use F2.8 is also something new to me.


I tell you what I really love, is the flash, its a whole world apart from the amount of control I had with the A80, and of course I bounce it!!!!
If I could fit a 580EX to my A80 I would be very, very, very happy :D

[iKirst]

I also tend to know exposures for around F5-7, the idea of being at 200mm and being able to use F2.8 is also something new to me.
That's where I get fuddled up too. Some info just wont sink in and stay there with me :lol: I'm sure you'll pick it up in no time :D


I tell you what I really love, is the flash, its a whole world apart from the amount of control I had with the A80, and of course I bounce it!!!!
If I could fit a 580EX to my A80 I would be very, very, very happy :D
Ah yes, I'm a huge fan of the 580EX too ;) That's why I flicked off the 430EX, so I could upgrade

[Marshal]

Some folks can just stare at a scene and know exactly what the apature, shutter and ISO should be set to (1 guess who). No fair :lol:

You're not the only one. After having a few years break from photography I've forgotten a fair chunk and that natural sense of being able to gauge a shot. Since I got my 20D I've just been fooling around with all sorts of different settings to see what looks best, have some I took recently that I thought turned out alright. Just need some PP and will try to post them here.

[weka2000]

Some folks can just stare at a scene and know exactly what the apature, shutter and ISO should be set to (1 guess who). No fair :lol:


We all have natural gifts, however it does not mean that we cannot work harder to better ourselves in areas that others excel in. We must not want their gifts or we may loose our own.

[iKirst]

Such true words spoken, Tony :)

Just an extension of last nights yack eh :)

I do lack the brain capacity to remember all the settings though. Odd really, when I know I have a freakish memory when it comes to lyrics to most any song.

PS - love your 5D, want one, want one, want one.. wanted to play more with one, but knew my want for one would mean I'd be down at Harvey Normans quicker than any quick thing you know. And that's bad...

[tim]

Nah you don't want a 5D, you want a 1DMk2N and you know it! :p

[weka2000]

Just an extension of last nights yack eh :)



Let our freind inspire us to be better than we would have been if they we not as good as they are. After all we do not fear aiming for the moon nor do we fear falling, they are our natural gifts.

Any way I need a challange and a target to hit :)

[Moppie]

Nah you don't want a 5D, you want a 1DMk2N and you know it! :p


Im waiting for Tony to get one, so I can buy his 5D :D :D

[iKirst]

Nah you don't want a 5D, you want a 1DMk2N and you know it! :p Yeah - but I'm trying to convince myself otherwise :lol:

Let our freind inspire us to be better than we would have been if they we not as good as they are. After all we do not fear aiming for the moon nor do we fear falling, they are our natural gifts.

Any way I need a challange and a target to hit :)Plus Ultra - Aim High
(that was my high school Motto :lol: )

[iKirst]

Im waiting for Tony to get one, so I can buy his 5D :D :D
Give him 8 months ;)

[weka2000]

Give him 8 months ;)

LOL you maybe right I only want the best 20D -> 5D ->?

[dgcorner]

Wow, a couple of pages... Now that I've caught up... Spent the morning at Gabriel's school shooting their "Commonwealth Fun Games." Quite a riot actually since the principal dressed as HRH QEII, and her ladies in waiting were also dressed... probably more comically than most. :lol: :lol: :lol:

I was actually requested to shoot the "games" after they liked my pics of their Swimming Festival last week... They actually wanted to pay me but I said that it was a good time to get more practice... besides, it was my way of contributing to the school. The kids had heaps of fun... a blast really.

A pity that I won't be posting any of the shots... kids are too touchy a subject these days... especially when they are not your own.:confused:

[NordieBoy]

LOL you maybe right I only want the best 20D -> 5D ->?

20 -> 5 -> 1.25?

Well 1.25 seems to be a 1d Mk 2.5

[dgcorner]

Moppie, the great thing about the 20D is you can go as high as ISO1600 and still get decent pics.... ISO3200 is there but I don't think that I will ever find myself in such a situation...

RE: 580EX -- looks like this might be my next purchase when the time comes... I'm actually feeling that the onboard flash is just for indoor use... I experienced its shortcomings today at the "commonwealth games."

Sigh... so many things I want to purchase...

[tim]

I use the onboard flash for fill outside if I don't have a real flash with me, for indoors I hate it, it just goes straight ahead, no bounce.

[::John::]

I use the onboard flash for fill outside if I don't have a real flash with me, for indoors I hate it, it just goes straight ahead, no bounce.

Me, too, if the lens length/size is appropriate.

(I just hate those lens shaped domes at the bottom of each picture)

[forsaken]

wow from nothing to a couple of pages in 1 day.

looks like no purchaces for me this week, will have to shoot without an eyepeice, car battery has decided to sh!t itself :(

if its not one thing its another GRRRRR


end of rant

carry on normal transmission

[weka2000]

Well I have felt like S**T all week. Havnt seen my wife much since Sunday. Did all the Staff photos the other day 68/77 much to learn but at least they were sharp.

I have had 2 sets of guests which has been nice. Meant to be going to Tauranga this weekend but if I feel no good I will be staying home.

Still hunting around the property for that wazza WOW photo that im going to take even if I have to buy a 1D to acheive it :lol:

[FlyingPete]

Hi I'm Peter, long time listener, first time caller...

Thought I better pop in and say hi!

Still hanging around, man what a busy last month though, I am sure my previous employer was intent on bleeding me dry, I was just waiting for the lapotomy when I left so I didn't take any information with me :rolleyes:

Well first week on the new job, and what can I say its been hectic, three days in a row of meetings in coffee spots, such is the hard life, oh and the communte, all the way down the stairs...

[weka2000]

Hi Peter call again :)

Well iKirst put me onto an idea

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1ds/

Honey with all the waterfall shots I think it best If my camera was water sealed :lol:

for sale ????

[NordieBoy]

And then those weather sealed L's :D

[joeseph]

I do lack the brain capacity to remember all the settings though.
Some days I feel like the Mcdonalds ad - you know the one: feed yet another fact in there, and a whole bookshelf falls over on the other side!

[forsaken]

welcome peter. good to have you back

[weka2000]

And then those weather sealed L's :D

Yes. Doent have a 2.5 " LCD screen though :(

It is sealed not waterproof. If I go in the drink well insurance may cover it.

I think I have spent enough on Bodys. Just looking at a Sigma 100-300 F4 82mm as a buddie to my 24-70 F2.8 82mm. Decided that I only now will by fixed F Stop glass.

[Wazza]

needed: loan of sigma 70 -200 or similar zoom Sunday 26th March

Just a reminder, anyone with a 70-200. Maybe a deal could be struck with a spare 20D body loaner the other way around if needed. :lol:

[weka2000]

Hold it I need my glasses to read that :lol:

[Moppie]

oh and the communte, all the way down the stairs...


Thats a potentialy dangerous comute that.
The worst part must having to up hill to get home again, fortunatly your close to the town centre for lunch :)

[FlyingPete]

...fortunatly your close to the town centre for lunch :)

Central Station seems more like it around here :D, which brings me onto the idea for GKPE IV...

[Moppie]

which brings me onto the idea for GKPE IV...

If its exploring the Dungeon, then bags not going in first.

[tim]

My commute is from my bedroom downstairs to my lounge upstairs. For lunch I have to walk to the kitchen (or more often, burger king!). The only downside is i'm always at work!