GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[dgcorner]

I think I may have sold a picture...

Well done Fran! It takes some momentum to keep you going... and when that happens you will have more orders than you can handle!!!

I've been asked to shoot a friends weeding next year, it scares me just thinking about it but I think it would be a good experience.

congrats Fran, selling pictures is good

Si -- enough time to practice shooting. Suggest you corner Warren and get tips from him. Tim is on the other side of the island so you might have to contend with on-line chats... The group believes you can do it and we are sure you will do well.

Hi All

Nice work Fran :)

Wonder if I should venture out to the local kart track here - not with a view to sell, but I guess it is a good place to keep working on technique?

Go for it Tracy! Practice makes perfect!

1000 posts.
bloody hell.. i need to get out more..

a peanut.. hmm.. dry roasted or just salted..

you may end up beingf a shrivelled peanut in no time:lol: Just look at how quickly the year went... and congrats with your 100th post!!!

[Nzshrimper]

congrats on the 1k mark Chris. I would be interested in seeing where most of your post go :)
that would be here.. 50% at least.. :rolleyes:

[FlyingPete]

Hey Pete they pay you to work not spend your pay :lol:

And I walk past Apix twice a day, now how is that for will power!

[weka2000]

And I walk past Apix twice a day, now how is that for will power!

And thats why I an now where near a camera shop :lol:
Hell they would love me.

[rabsoft]

Tried that, they have it nailed :(

you could always set up a quick proxy at home to route to the trademe site I have done it before.... or you can always you the universal bypass port and do what I do, I ssh through port 443 through the proxy as it is encrypted and then create tunnels to my home pc so I can generaly do anything I could do from my home pc

[tag141]

that would be here.. 50% at least.. :rolleyes:

and 50% TPBM ! !;)

[Nzshrimper]

and 50% TPBM ! !;)
nah not been there for a while..

the soccer is not looking good at the mo .. " we are bottom of the league.. " Still early days.... 8)

[weka2000]

Just to prove that someone in the group uses their camera durin the week ;)

Canon 400mm F5.6 @ F8 125sec Handheld and no USM straight out of the camera 100%

[Nzshrimper]

you could always set up a quick proxy at home to route to the trademe site I have done it before.... or you can always you the universal bypass port and do what I do, I ssh through port 443 through the proxy as it is encrypted and then create tunnels to my home pc so I can generaly do anything I could do from my home pc

all that to get on to trade me.. ///
I use the wireless network next door to my office.. (they left it unprotected.) ;)

[weka2000]

The 400mm F5.6 is a great kid portrait lens, as they can play and not know you are taking their photo.
Great birding lens but would need to learn to pan.

This is/was the next lens I wanted how ever the 30D + Bigma combo is more usefull and greater range. So do I need it NO.

NO SALE :lol:

[tag141]

the soccer is not looking good at the mo .. " we are bottom of the league.. " Still early days.... 8)

Yeah, Bluebirds still top but I'm sure they can balls it up. New owners as well. As you say early days.

So do I need it NO.

But do you want it?

The two ends of today...

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


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

Would you want this giving you the blues and twos behind you?

http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/01112006/62/t/640-bhp-police-car-0.html

Oh well, time for TOTV. More totty than you can point a cattle prod at. If only the female farmers looked like that down here !!!

[weka2000]

I wanted it before I got a chance to test one. Thats $2k worth of glass

[tag141]

Where's the kid tonight? Do you think he's doing his homework?

The colours I'm getting from the 24-70 are superb. Went round the garden taking flowers and the colour, well, what do you expect from L glass. Now for a 70-200.

[weka2000]

Where's the kid tonight? Do you think he's doing his homework?

The colours I'm getting from the 24-70 are superb. Went round the garden taking flowers and the colour, well, what do you expect from L glass. Now for a 70-200.

Test the vignetting for me...oh thats right 1.3 crop. Dam cheap crop cameras :rolleyes:

Hows the bigma working out with your 1D or is this why you are buying "L" glass now :lol:

[weka2000]

Where's the kid tonight? Do you think he's doing his homework?

LOL "Mum those kiwis arnt very helpfull"

[forsaken]

Big day tomorrow. I MUST get Roger Waters tickets or I have to rethink christmas presents.

[Nzshrimper]

Big day tomorrow. I MUST get Roger Waters tickets or I have to rethink christmas presents.
who...

[tag141]

The bigma is OK but like previous posts you need a fast shutter speed. See the pic in a previous post with my 'naughty' picture. I still think it's a great lens for the money. However, mine was dropped before I got it and it doesn't fit quite right. The optics seem fine but it was quite a struggle to mount it.

I had to get the 24-70. The 28-135 is just too soft. Plus I've been asked to take some outdoor family portraits for work colleagues. My sister said sharp glass is a must. Oh well, buy L. I'm also a firm believer in buying the best you can afford.

[Nzshrimper]

Where's the kid tonight? Do you think he's doing his homework?

The colours I'm getting from the 24-70 are superb. Went round the garden taking flowers and the colour, well, what do you expect from L glass. Now for a 70-200. you have to pay off that visa bill first... ;) if you want to borrow mine just ask and i will ship it down..

[weka2000]

. I'm also a firm believer in buying the best you can afford.

I believe buy the best, regadless if you can afford it.... honey you need to do some overtime I need a new lens :lol:

Oh the 70-200 F2.8 is amazing and very sharp. The IS version is not as sharp re FM reviews

The banks just increased our Card limit :)
Umm Canon 50mm F1.2L

[theflyingkiwi]

I believe buy the best, regadless if you can afford it.... honey you need to do some overtime I need a new lens :lol:

Oh the 70-200 F2.8 is amazing and very sharp. The IS version is not as sharp re FM reviews

The banks just increased our Card limit :)
Umm Canon 50mm F1.2L

Hey Tony I have figured out something you need that you don't have for your photoshop work

a tablet

[weka2000]

Hey Tony I have figured out something you need that you don't have for your photoshop work

a tablet

Played with one once, Takes some training but they say once you get the hang of it you never go back to a mouse. The 1 I want is $500 intusos 3 something like that.

Thanks for looking out for me Mark ;)

Do you people think Im made of money. Look I only spent about $16k in the last year on my equipment :oops:

[theflyingkiwi]

that's what friends are for, got to help ya spend your cash :) I have used one for about 8 years now. But I also use a laser mouse and most stuff I do with that. However there are times I would need to use a tablet. best thing for editing photos.

anyway I am off, cya

[weka2000]

Mark is your quote right

"It takes a lot of imagination to be a good photographer. You need less imagination to be a painter, because you can invent things. But in photography everything is so ordinary; it takes a lot of looking before you learn to see the ordinary. " - David Bailey


should that not be extordinary

[forsaken]

who...

not not from the who


but a small band, you may have heard of them . . .




Pink Floyd

[Nzshrimper]

not not from the who


but a small band, you may have heard of them . . .




Pink Floyd
sorry before my time..

[weka2000]

Who or pink floyd :lol:

[forsaken]

my parents got me into listening to Floyd and I have been hooked ever since, the wall on DVD is one of my favorite music dvds I own

[weka2000]

my parents got me into listening to Floyd and I have been hooked ever since, the wall on DVD is one of my favorite music dvds I own

My dad was a pink floyd fan I guess I to got it from him. Never heard him play led zep that must have been Radio Harakai ah the pirate station :lol:
Been in Auck for 14 years now and its the only station I listen to.

[forsaken]

their celebrating 40 years on air this month

[forsaken]

Persuade them to hire Wazza and go along as his assistant... not saying anything about your photography, but he's good. If he's still in the country that is.

I am running all options at the moment and that is one on the list. Any reccomended homework / reading list, may as well learn what I can even if I don't do it

[weka2000]

I assume he is still alive :confused:
Its not like wazza to be silent around these parts

[forsaken]

might have to give him a call

[IainB]

their celebrating 40 years on air this month
I remember well the first days of Hauraki, when they broadcast from their ship....and also remember telling my folks about this new group "Pink Floyd"...:confused:

[IainB]

Ive got lightbulbs going off with this new book. This guy studied with Ansel Adams. The book is well written and he assumes you know very little about PP
its not a photoshop book but a workflow one. He explains why certian things are done in the order they are done in.

So from my point I have the equipment. I have the basics of photography and PP now it time to refine the craft.

The zone system is very intresting and I think once you get the hang of it it becomes second nature.

What book are you referring to, Tony? Sounds interesting.

[FlyingPete]

Here I am once again a 3:30am :rolleyes:

You guys sleep too much!

[FlyingPete]

My faith in the equilibrium of IT has just been restored.

Here I was on the brink of completing a change with absolutely no issues (that would be a 12 year career first :shock:) and on the last reboot I have lost network connectivity.

Ah IT, it wouldn't be right if it all worked :rolleyes:

[scotttnz]

My faith in the equilibrium of IT has just been restored.

Here I was on the brink of completing a change with absolutely no issues (that would be a 12 year career first :shock:) and on the last reboot I have lost network connectivity.

Ah IT, it wouldn't be right if it all worked :rolleyes:

That's why they pay us the big dollars Pete.....nothing ever works like it is supposed to.

[Nzshrimper]

I assume he is still alive :confused:
Its not like wazza to be silent around these parts
he is alive .. he is just been taken some time out.. However he is still watching... ;)
he did warn us that he would be doing this...

more time shooting and spending time with Kirst..

[dgcorner]

Just to prove that someone in the group uses their camera durin the week

Canon 400mm F5.6 @ F8 125sec Handheld and no USM straight out of the camera 100%

Why am I thinking that you get to use your camera more often to test new lenses:p



The two ends of today...

Nice job Tag!



I believe buy the best, regadless if you can afford it.... honey you need to do some overtime I need a new lens

Oh the 70-200 F2.8 is amazing and very sharp. The IS version is not as sharp re FM reviews

The banks just increased our Card limit
Umm Canon 50mm F1.2L

The IS version might not be as sharp but gets you more keepers in very low light especially when you need to be moving around and not have the luxury of a tripod.

I remember well the first days of Hauraki, when they broadcast from their ship....and also remember telling my folks about this new group "Pink Floyd"...:confused:

Iain, why the ":confused:" at the end? Didn't your parents like Pink?

Here I am once again a 3:30am

You guys sleep too much!

Pete, have you checked that it isn't colic that's keeping little Rebecca up? If it is colic there is a very straight-forward remedy that will restore her sleep patterns as well as yours.

My faith in the equilibrium of IT has just been restored.

Here I was on the brink of completing a change with absolutely no issues (that would be a 12 year career first :shock:) and on the last reboot I have lost network connectivity.

Ah IT, it wouldn't be right if it all worked :rolleyes:

I think that's why you guys have to thank Bill Gates... nothing of his really works 100%:lol:

That's why they pay us the big dollars Pete.....nothing ever works like it is supposed to.

How I wish the same was true across industries... we'd all be earning heaps! Then again, the economy won't be looking too flash if everything collapsed around us:p

[IainB]

Iain, why the ":confused:" at the end? Didn't your parents like Pink?



Understatement, John! :D They were seriously into 'serious' music, and could not use 'Pink' and 'music' in the same conversation, let alone the same breath!

[FlyingPete]

Pete, have you checked that it isn't colic that's keeping little Rebecca up? If it is colic there is a very straight-forward remedy that will restore her sleep patterns as well as yours.

Rebecca is fine, it was AirNZs computers that won't sleep through the night :rolleyes:

[CliveyBoy]

Understatement, John! :D They were seriously into 'serious' music, and could not use 'Pink' and 'music' in the same conversation, let alone the same breath!
Fine, sensible people!:)

[weka2000]

Maybe I need to change my title to "lens test"

John I like to be well informed. I wont tell you the process I went through to find the prefect wife ;)

[joeseph]

Big day tomorrow. I MUST get Roger Waters tickets or I have to rethink christmas presents.
I always thought the "Bassplayers are two a penny" comment described Mr Waters quite well. Also the "I'll leave the band, and take the name with me" attitude put a lot of people off, including the rest of the band members... :rolleyes:

[theflyingkiwi]

Mark is your quote right

"It takes a lot of imagination to be a good photographer. You need less imagination to be a painter, because you can invent things. But in photography everything is so ordinary; it takes a lot of looking before you learn to see the ordinary. " - David Bailey


should that not be extordinary

I don't know. your the 2nd person to comment on that. I did a search on the net and did a copy.

now I am going to have to either find another one or make my own

EDIT, now I am just going to delete it. I will say something profound one day about photography and that will be my sig

[weka2000]

I see the 50mm F1.2 is going to be well over the $2500NZ mark :rolleyes:
Still the Card limit has been uped to fit it in :lol:

[scotttnz]

I see the 50mm F1.2 is going to be well over the $2500NZ mark :rolleyes:
Still the Card limit has been uped to fit it in :lol:

They had an 85L on display at AC when I was there yesterday. WOW that is a serious piece of glass! It was about $3500 I think.

[tim]

85 F1.2 is very heavy, especially attached to a 1D2Mk2. Slow to focus too, but it has to be very accurate with that narrow a depth of field.

[scotttnz]

85 F1.2 is very heavy, especially attached to a 1D2Mk2. Slow to focus too, but it has to be very accurate with that narrow a depth of field.

The Mk2 is supposed to be a lot faster focusing.

[weka2000]

Ive had play with 1 on the 1Ds and weight is a major issue.

I notice a lot of comments re the 5D vs 1DsMKii and landscape work, many hate the weight and lugging it around. 1 guy made the comment on neck strain ended up selling it for a 5D.

[FlyingPete]

Now I have seen it all, I just pulled out two IBM 1U servers out of a rack to discover that both have a device that seems to serve no function other than to be a cup holder!

Just to the right of the CDROM and floppy drive, just below one of the 3.5inch harddisks is a little pop out tray. Too small to put a CDROM drive into, two thin for anything else, perfect for holding ones cup of coffee whilst working away on the server :D

BTW is is an xSeries 335.

[theflyingkiwi]

Ive had play with 1 on the 1Ds and weight is a major issue.

I notice a lot of comments re the 5D vs 1DsMKii and landscape work, many hate the weight and lugging it around. 1 guy made the comment on neck strain ended up selling it for a 5D.

Things like this comes down to personal preference. Give someone the same setup and you could find they will love the weight of it.

[FlyingPete]

Things like this comes down to personal preference. Give someone the same setup and you could find they will love the weight of it.

There is something about having a nice solid camera when doing portrait work, which is what that gear is designed in mind with.

[tim]

Pete, I read yesterday that 10-15% of servers are turned on but doing nothing except consuming power, and that they were usually only discovered when they were removed. Sounds like it's true!

[joeseph]

Now I have seen it all, I just pulled out two IBM 1U servers out of a rack to discover that both have a device that seems to serve no function other than to be a cup holder!

Just to the right of the CDROM and floppy drive, just below one of the 3.5inch harddisks is a little pop out tray. Too small to put a CDROM drive into, two thin for anything else, perfect for holding ones cup of coffee whilst working away on the server :D

BTW is is an xSeries 335.
Part 11 is described as a "USB Tray"


(page 113 of pdf http://www.mta.ca/torch/pdf/extra/48p9908.pdf )

can you tell I've nothing better to be doing this afternoon? oh wait, I've another Cisco exam next week. I can surely better entertain myself learning subnetting addresses. Or not.

[stempleton1991]

file:///private/Network/Servers/rhea.ccgs.wa.edu.au/Volumes/Nova/stempleton/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2006/Roll%209/IMG_0947.JPG
try this link to get the photo i keep trying to post

[DiscoLizard]

file:///private/Network/Servers/rhea.ccgs.wa.edu.au/Volumes/Nova/stempleton/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/Originals/2006/Roll%209/IMG_0947.JPG
try this link to get the photo i keep trying to post

That's an internal network mate, we aren't going to be able to get to that.

What problems are you having when you try to post it?

[NordieBoy]

I've got an old 200mm f2.8 L here that's just stopped auto-focussing.
Who should I send it to to get checked?

[FlyingPete]

Part 11 is described as a "USB Tray"


(page 113 of pdf http://www.mta.ca/torch/pdf/extra/48p9908.pdf )

can you tell I've nothing better to be doing this afternoon? oh wait, I've another Cisco exam next week. I can surely better entertain myself learning subnetting addresses. Or not.

Ah, that makes sense, I wonder if there is a heater option to keep my coffee warm?

[FlyingPete]

Cool Photo Idea for the Weekend

It is Guy Fawkes this weekend and many of us will have fireworks, and some have families too.

Try this, instead of just shooting pics of fireworks and flash shot of the kids (if you have any) with sparklers, chuck a flash on your camera, set it to second curtain sync, put the now have a play with some slow shutter speeds, you will get a cool blur shot with the action frozen at the end by the flash. Much trial and error needed to get it right though!

[forsaken]

sounds like fun but no external flash yet :(

[forsaken]

Tim

I suggested wazza to them but then they said they would just give their camera (p&s) to a friend to take the shots. I couldn't let them do that. BTW its not your standard wedding as their is technically no groom.

[DiscoLizard]

Tim

I suggested wazza to them but then they said they would just give their camera (p&s) to a friend to take the shots. I couldn't let them do that. BTW its not your standard wedding as their is technically no groom.

Somewhat different to standard alright...

[DiscoLizard]

Cool Photo Idea for the Weekend

It is Guy Fawkes this weekend and many of us will have fireworks, and some have families too.

Try this, instead of just shooting pics of fireworks and flash shot of the kids (if you have any) with sparklers, chuck a flash on your camera, set it to second curtain sync, put the now have a play with some slow shutter speeds, you will get a cool blur shot with the action frozen at the end by the flash. Much trial and error needed to get it right though!

I'd try that if I had my flash! Sounds pretty cool!

[weka2000]

Well my afternoon changed. Eldest 1 broke an arm at school so 3 hrs later back home in cast.

Right im off soon to take some photos :lol:

[dgcorner]

Tim

I suggested wazza to them but then they said they would just give their camera (p&s) to a friend to take the shots. I couldn't let them do that. BTW its not your standard wedding as their is technically no groom.

:shock: Now you can't have them shooting a very memorable moment in their lives with just a P&S now can you... especially when it isn;t a standard wedding:p

Cool Photo Idea for the Weekend

It is Guy Fawkes this weekend and many of us will have fireworks, and some have families too.

Try this, instead of just shooting pics of fireworks and flash shot of the kids (if you have any) with sparklers, chuck a flash on your camera, set it to second curtain sync, put the now have a play with some slow shutter speeds, you will get a cool blur shot with the action frozen at the end by the flash. Much trial and error needed to get it right though!

Hmmm... might be worth a try... though the extensions tubes arrived and I will be playing with them first ;-)

Well my afternoon changed. Eldest 1 broke an arm at school so 3 hrs later back home in cast.

Right im off soon to take some photos :lol:

Ouch!!! I hope she recovers well and doesn't need to be in a cast for too long....

[Nzshrimper]

Well my afternoon changed. Eldest 1 broke an arm at school so 3 hrs later back home in cast.

Right im off soon to take some photos :lol:

ouch.. hope she gets better soon..

does this mean this gives you more time to play with her camera,,,;)

[Nzshrimper]

technically no groom.

ahh one of those types of weddings,,,

[NordieBoy]

sounds like fun but no external flash yet :(

Use the built-in one :rolleyes:
There's one there - honest :D

Just not as much range.

[forsaken]

Use the built-in one :rolleyes:
There's one there - honest :D

Just not as much range.


may as well not be there.:(

[Moppie]

may as well not be there.:(

The built in flash is still pretty good, just remember to take the lens hood off :)

When is the wedding you have to shoot?
Im sure you could steal Wazza away from kirst long enough to get a few tips.
And theres certianly a big enough collection of gear you could borrow :)

[scotttnz]

Seen this thread Tony?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=234408

[CliveyBoy]

Seen this thread Tony?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=234408
Sigh!

GKPE at Owharoa Falls.
Ross D200, Moppie, John D70, Mark rab, Duncan, Mark nzl, Pete.

[::John::]

I've got an old 200mm f2.8 L here that's just stopped auto-focussing.
Who should I send it to to get checked?

Tony/Weka is the 'official' lens tester :lol:

[tag141]

Is John D70 wondering who's nicked his watch?

[Moppie]

You know, I think we all need to loose a little weight, or at least avoid being shot in profile. .......

[FlyingPete]

And what is Pete doing in that shot? Drying my camera off after it got splashed!

[Moppie]

Ah, yes, that would be this photo:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Moppie/petescam.jpg

[FlyingPete]

You know, I think we all need to loose a little weight, or at least avoid being shot in profile. .......

Yep. I am working on it, seemed to have managed to turn it back around, walk 20 minutes to a from the car everyday helps :rolleyes: Seeing shots like the last few from GKPE V certainly are motivating to do something!

Here is a motivational shot for me to prove it can be done, taken in 1997:
http://www.peterlowden.com/POTN/YoungPete.jpg

[FlyingPete]

Ah, yes, that would be this photo:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Moppie/petescam.jpg

There you are Tony, see you are not the only one who needs a weather sealed 1D series :D

Hey Moppie, thanks for the selective blur :)

[weka2000]

Tony/Weka is the 'official' lens tester :lol:

Classic I love it.

Daughter will be fine as she dont take after her Dad with photography

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2209488#post2209488

[weka2000]

You know, I think we all need to loose a little weight, or at least avoid being shot in profile. .......

Ah you boys are just cuddly like teddy bears :lol: :lol: :lol:

[NordieBoy]

You know, I think we all need to loose a little weight, or at least avoid being shot in profile. .......

Everyone needs something to rest the camera on.
Some use a monopod - some... don't need to :D

[weka2000]

ahh one of those types of weddings,,,

Yeah they dont get a wedding licence they get a alcohol one :rolleyes:

[Moppie]

Hey Moppie, thanks for the selective blur :)

No worries, most of it wasn't readable anyway, but just enough might have been.

Ah you boys are just cuddly like teddy bears :lol: :lol: :lol:


Come here big boy!!!!! :p

Everyone needs something to rest the camera on.
Some use a monopod - some... don't need to :D


Hmmm, its sort of a portable bean bag.........

[weka2000]

Come here big boy!!!!! :p
.........

Which one of them are you refering to? :lol: cant be me as there is not a once of fat on me. All musle and bone...yeah I know Im a runt ;)
Im sure mt camera bag weighs more than I do.

[forsaken]

The built in flash is still pretty good, just remember to take the lens hood off :)

When is the wedding you have to shoot?
Im sure you could steal Wazza away from kirst long enough to get a few tips.
And theres certianly a big enough collection of gear you could borrow :)

Its not until April so plenty of time to study and practice

[IainB]

Reckon Tony will return in a future life as a Canon L lens? Maybe 10mm F1? :D

On to something far less fanciful....
All you techies, I want to add my daughter's laptop to my wireless network at home. Currently I have a pc connected to a Linksys Wireless G Broadband router which is linked to an ADSL modem. My laptop is connected wirelessly to the Linksys> I would like to add her laptop so she too can browse the internet (not networked to my pc however) but it needs a "WAP key". I know when the dealer set my laptop up to 'connect', he made it so no passing laptop could freely join my connection. So any clues on how to add her laptop?
Would appreciate some tips!

[weka2000]

Reckon Tony will return in a future life as a Canon L lens? Maybe 10mm F1? :D


Or after tonight a mud crab :lol:

[IainB]

Or after tonight a mud crab :lol:

What have you been up to?

[NordieBoy]

All you techies, I want to add my daughter's laptop to my wireless network at home. Currently I have a pc connected to a Linksys Wireless G Broadband router which is linked to an ADSL modem. My laptop is connected wirelessly to the Linksys> I would like to add her laptop so she too can browse the internet (not networked to my pc however) but it needs a "WAP key". I know when the dealer set my laptop up to 'connect', he made it so no passing laptop could freely join my connection. So any clues on how to add her laptop?
Would appreciate some tips!

If you don't have the key handy then you need to log in to the linksys and see if it shows you what the key is. If not then you'll have to create a new one and enter it on both laptops and have the key written down and put in a safe place.

(Take all 3 into your "dealer" and have him do it and give you a copy of the key as well).

[weka2000]

What have you been up to?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=235191&page=3

[weka2000]

Here is what I did get after all the mud hidden from the safe track can only be got to via the mud. So it was worth it :lol:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=235201

[IainB]

If you don't have the key handy then you need to log in to the linksys and see if it shows you what the key is. If not then you'll have to create a new one and enter it on both laptops and have the key written down and put in a safe place.

(Take all 3 into your "dealer" and have him do it and give you a copy of the key as well).

Ah ha! That makes sense.......and to log in to the linksys I......?:o
Edit: just Googled the answer to that...

[dgcorner]

Its not until April so plenty of time to study and practice

Give us a holler if you need a 580 for the wedding.




Iain, sorry I can't be of help -- I have a D-Link which probably has a different set-up...

[weka2000]

Well gave my boots and jeans a good wash and rince :lol:
The 24-105 is a great lanscape lens.

They have put an old fishing boat down by the beach now to give the area some character. We need to do a nother GKPE mini down there again and we can all have a play in the mud :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

Ah ha! That makes sense.......and to log in to the linksys I......?:o
Edit: just Googled the answer to that...

do you mean wep key ?

you will need the 25 digit wep key.. does you laptop allow people to remote in.. if so i could try to login and find the key for you. or set a new key up for you.. PM for details.. the other option would be me to talk you through the process over the phone..

[Nzshrimper]

... can anyone recommend any good scanners. Ive lots of photos that i need to digitize.

[weka2000]

... can anyone recommend any good scanners. Ive lots of photos that i need to digitize.

I got a Canon 8400F does photos, negs and 35mm slides

[weka2000]

This is waterfall photography at its best

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=235431&page=2

[tag141]

nah, sorry, I can't see any waterfalls !!!:(

Wish the rivers around here had those sort of views.

[weka2000]

nah, sorry, I can't see any waterfalls !!!:(

Wish the rivers around here had those sort of views.

Maybe you were distracted the waterfall is behind the bumps :lol:

[tag141]

Maybe I am. I simply can't see past the bumps. And very nice bumps they are too. Must go back and have another look, and another, and another....

[weka2000]

Maybe I am. I simply can't see past the bumps. And very nice bumps they are too. Must go back and have another look, and another, and another....

And thats what I want to photograph :lol: makes you woder why my wife makes such a big fuss :rolleyes:

[forsaken]

its simply combinig 3 of lifes interests together. photography + waterfalls + 'nature' :) can't get much better than that.

[Nzshrimper]

some w4nker has broken into my car.. whilst it was parked in my drive and whats worse we were in at the time..

[CliveyBoy]

There are a few more images from GKPE V at
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=234411&page=2

[dgcorner]

some w4nker has broken into my car.. whilst it was parked in my drive and whats worse we were in at the time..

Those types of wankers need a caning so they know that they shouldn't be doing things like that

[Nzshrimper]

Those types of wankers need a caning so they know that they shouldn't be doing things like that
believe me he would of and will get one if i find him..
the stuff nicked is insured but thats not the point.. I worked hard for the that stuff and some oink has just themselves the stuff for free,, :cry:

[scotttnz]

believe me he would of and will get one if i find him..
the stuff nicked is insured but thats not the point.. I worked hard for the that stuff and some oink has just themselves the stuff for free,, :cry:

I know what you mean, it's happened to me too. Makes you wonder why you work so hard, when you could just go on a benifit and steal to get the things you want....except I couldn't do that.

[Nzshrimper]

I know what you mean, it's happened to me too. Makes you wonder why you work so hard, when you could just go on a benifit and steal to get the things you want....except I couldn't do that.
i hear you.. just cant wait for the insurance companies reaction on monday..

its about 8k's worth of gear stolen.. they will flogg it off for next to nothing. just get some 'P' .

[scotttnz]

i hear you.. just cant wait for the insurance companies reaction on monday..

its about 8k's worth of gear stolen.. they will flogg it off for next to nothing. just get some 'P' .

Not your camera gear I hope?

[Nzshrimper]

Not your camera gear I hope?

you got in one... :cry: 30d and lenes.. cf card

and an ipod, treo 650 phone a little cash, a pair of trousers ?? , a cable bag and some work tools.

[joeseph]

some w4nker has broken into my car.. whilst it was parked in my drive and whats worse we were in at the time..
Having had the work car broken into while parked outside my bedroom window - I have lots of sympathy. Gets you really, really angry. Anything nicked we should look out for on trademe? serial numbers?

[Nzshrimper]

Having had the work car broken into while parked outside my bedroom window - I have lots of sympathy. Gets you really, really angry. Anything nicked we should look out for on trademe?
^^see above...

[NordieBoy]

S hit :(

[Nzshrimper]

S hit :(
funny thats what i said.. ;)

[weka2000]

I know what you mean, it's happened to me too. Makes you wonder why you work so hard, when you could just go on a benifit and steal to get the things you want....except I couldn't do that.

Yes me neither I was always way to honest but it pays in the end. What goes around comes around.

[weka2000]

you got in one... :cry: 30d and lenes.. cf card

and an ipod, treo 650 phone a little cash, a pair of trousers ?? , a cable bag and some work tools.

Had you been out and just got home or were you going out?

[Nzshrimper]

Yes me neither I was always way to honest but it pays in the end. What goes around comes around.
this is true..
they will get whats coming to them.
a cricket bat around the canister also helps.. ;)

[Nzshrimper]

Had you been out and just got home or were you going out?
just got in.
been in about an hour before the wife went to work.. Then i went with the kids to the shop and noticed the door open slightly.

[theflyingkiwi]

Sorry to hear about your uninvited guests. When that happens it just plans sucks. I had my bike stolen from my garage while I was home. they just walked in and taken it :(

[Nzshrimper]

i will let the insurance company worry about it..

the Police over the phone asked a couple a of questions
Do you know who took it.. ?
where is the car?
Whats your address?

then said somone might call you in a couple of days - heres you crime number 3######. thank you.
Have a nice evening.


hmm thats gret service,, but to honest not much they could do really.

[weka2000]

We better keep an eye on trade me for the next month.

[Nzshrimper]

serial numbers..

[Nzshrimper]

I would love for the jacket to show up somewhere.. there are only 7 in existence.. and the other 6 are worn by people i know.

Some dick will be walking around the shop with it on..

[tag141]

Do what they do/did in Saudi...chop their hands off.

[weka2000]

Do what they do/did in Saudi...chop their hands off.

Got to catch them first

[Nzshrimper]

Do what they do/did in Saudi...chop their hands off.
now how would they sign on or smoke their 'P'

[weka2000]

Well went out to the same spot tonight here are some bird pics with the 400mm F5.6 might buy it now

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=235582

[theflyingkiwi]

so tony are you going to sell the 24-105? or are you going to keep it?

[tag141]

now how would they sign on or smoke their 'P'

I don't care. We seem to pamper these sorts of 'people' in the name of rehabilitation. Our exhorbatent taxes pay for their three square meals, plasma TVs, video game systems etc when areas the government should be spending on is crumbling around our ears.

[Nzshrimper]

I don't care. We seem to pamper these sorts of 'people' in the name of rehabilitation. Our exhorbatent taxes pay for their three square meals, plasma TVs, video game systems etc when areas the government should be spending on is crumbling around our ears.
i agree with you man.. i believe that they should be used to build roads and rail . not pampered in Holiday camps..

[weka2000]

so tony are you going to sell the 24-105? or are you going to keep it?

Its a keeper

[weka2000]

Some with the 24-105

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2214445#post2214445

[Nzshrimper]

macro lens anyone...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-75917722.htm

guess what i was looking for... :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

Sorry to bore you with photography :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2214507#post2214507

[Nzshrimper]

i am not bored.. i like the sunsets.. esp the last one . very serene. i take it you never got stuck today.

[weka2000]

i am not bored.. i like the sunsets.. esp the last one . very serene. i take it you never got stuck today.

I kept a 400mm distance :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

I kept a 400mm distance :lol:
smart move not sure the washing machine or the wife would be happy if u went back home covered in mud again.. :rolleyes:

[scotttnz]

Tony if you sold the Bigma and 30D you could get the 400 f5.6 and have money left over to buy your wife something nice.:rolleyes:

[forsaken]

Ah man that sucks to hear chris, will keep my eyes and ears open for you. Lets hope you have a good and helpfull insurance company

[dgcorner]

I know what you mean, it's happened to me too. Makes you wonder why you work so hard, when you could just go on a benifit and steal to get the things you want....except I couldn't do that.

Neither could I - but the systems seems to encourage people to be on the DOLE based on my experience with WINZ -- they didn't want to stop my benefits when I told them I found a job!:evil:

you got in one... :cry: 30d and lenes.. cf card

and an ipod, treo 650 phone a little cash, a pair of trousers ?? , a cable bag and some work tools.

BUGGER! The law needs to get tougher. I say that if someone breaks the law, they shouldn't have human rights left.

India, Saudi Arabia are not great places to live in but people do get things cut off for certain offences... Doing that will surely reduce crime around here!

I don't care. We seem to pamper these sorts of 'people' in the name of rehabilitation. Our exhorbatent taxes pay for their three square meals, plasma TVs, video game systems etc when areas the government should be spending on is crumbling around our ears.

Frankly, I don't mind Singapore style justice here -- I say cane the bastards! It surely stopped grafitti and other crimes in Singapore!

Tony if you sold the Bigma and 30D you could get the 400 f5.6 and have money left over to buy your wife something nice.:rolleyes:

:p

[weka2000]

Tony if you sold the Bigma and 30D you could get the 400 f5.6 and have money left over to buy your wife something nice.:rolleyes:

She can have me and I dont have money left over I would find something
Scott are you saying I should sell up my beloved Bigma and buy Canon primes :lol:

[scotttnz]

She can have me and I dont have money left over I would find something
Scott are you saying I should sell up my beloved Bigma and buy Canon primes :lol:

No I would never suggest such a thing.:p

I see you have taken your gear out of you signiture. Did you get sick of having to update it all the time?:lol:

[weka2000]

No I would never suggest such a thing.:p

I see you have taken your gear out of you signiture. Did you get sick of having to update it all the time?:lol:

Something like that.

The selling of the 30D and Bigma has been going through my head. They dont get used much, however its nice to have a backup and if I was to go to the zoo I dont need to lug my backpak with me.
So at this stage I am better off keeping, also the 30D does 5fps. Mind you it would get me a 400mm F5.6 prime and a couple of smaller primes or it could pay for a 50mmF1.2 :lol:

[weka2000]

Whats everyone upto day? Anyone want to go out to Huia? Waterfalls etc
Sunset out at Whatipu

[weka2000]

Anyone.............. No one wants to go out with me :cry:

[Moppie]

I have to paint shelves, buy, or get close to buying a lawn mower (you don't want to see our lawns), and then goto dinner at Amandas parents.
Oh yay.
What fun.