GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[MattL]

who? ;)

snap

[Nzshrimper]

stop it... :lol:

[dgcorner]

Its not so hard to belive when you remeber the days when john got here before multi quote was around. Im sure there are a coule pages of his replys somewher earound the 120page mark lol!

Hmmm... now that you mention it -- I should stop using multi-quotes to get my average daily post count up now that I'm working:p

[dgcorner]

Have a great day everyone!

I will try to catch up on the goss tonight when I get home from training ;-)

[weka2000]

Well I got a responce back from Craig Potten

here is my question
"What is required to make money from landscape photography"

here is the responce

"Your email asks a question too big for me. Some quick advice .You have to get published to be recognized ..so I virtually gave my photos away at first to get published ..magazines mainly ...and wrote stories to go with them.You can submit to companies like ours for selling photos to our calenders.... see addresses on back..... of calender companies in book shops and submit some images.photobanks don't work any more otherwise good luck regards Craig"

Thoughts...comments

[Moppie]

Well, if he's given you an opertunity to submitt photos to his publishing company then give it a go.
That said Im pretty sure you don't need to give them away to get noticed, you just need to find away to get them out there, to get noticed.

It maybe something as simple as knowing the right people, maybe the head of a large corperate who wants a company calander, or someone in the publishing industry who needs some images.

Of course if you don't have those contacts then just send images to as many places as you can, and see what sort of response you get.
Make it clear with the image submission that you retain all copyrights, and the image is just being submitted for assesment.
If they like it, then they can come back to you, and either ask to use it for free, or offer to pay for it, and you can deciede what you think the image, vs how much exposure it could get, is worth.

[theflyingkiwi]

Well, if he's given you an opertunity to submitt photos to his publishing company then give it a go.
That said Im pretty sure you don't need to give them away to get noticed, you just need to find away to get them out there, to get noticed.

It maybe something as simple as knowing the right people, maybe the head of a large corperate who wants a company calander, or someone in the publishing industry who needs some images.

Of course if you don't have those contacts then just send images to as many places as you can, and see what sort of response you get.
Make it clear with the image submission that you retain all copyrights, and the image is just being submitted for assesment.
If they like it, then they can come back to you, and either ask to use it for free, or offer to pay for it, and you can deciede what you think the image, vs how much exposure it could get, is worth.

^ what he said.

PS I am at work now. Haven't done any and I am bored.

PPS I don't have any work to do, hence why I am bored.

[Moppie]

^ what he said.

PS I am at work now. Haven't done any and I am bored.

PPS I don't have any work to do, hence why I am bored.


Welcome to the club.

[rabsoft]

^ what he said.

PS I am at work now. Haven't done any and I am bored.

PPS I don't have any work to do, hence why I am bored.

You are more than welcome to come do my work and I will go out and take photos :D

[theflyingkiwi]

does that mean I get your salary as well? but Rabsoft you work in the central city, not to sure I wont to work there tho

[rabsoft]

does that mean I get your salary as well? but Rabsoft you work in the central city, not to sure I wont to work there tho

What are you talking about "Salary" I do it for the love of putting money in my boses pocket

[CliveyBoy]

Make it clear with the image submission that you retain all copyrights, and the image is just being submitted for assesment.
The images will almost certainly be separated from any text, usually on receipt. The IPTC fields should be used to declare copyright info. Most reputable publishers will see that on-screen with the image. They therefore cannot use lack of knowledge as an excuse for non-payment "There was no indication of copyright status or who the copyright holder was, so I treated it as public domain." Our law seems to permit such defence - "reasonable steps". Checking the IPTC is a reasonable step. A copyright holder distributing images without such data could be seen as placing the images in public domain. No declaration - no enforceable copyright.

[NordieBoy]

^ what he said.

PS I am at work now. Haven't done any and I am bored.

PPS I don't have any work to do, hence why I am bored.

I've got to wrap a desktop computer up, put it in a backpack, hop on my motorbike and go 70km to deliver it out into the back blocks of Motueka.

It's also persisting down with rain.

[weka2000]

Well the selling of the house has moved up to the stage2. Ring bank find out how much me can loan...... .5mill Stage 3 where do we want to live???

[weka2000]

I've got to wrap a desktop computer up, put it in a backpack, hop on my motorbike and go 70km to deliver it out into the back blocks of Motueka.

It's also persisting down with rain.
Take camera :lol:

[scotttnz]

Well the selling of the house has moved up to the stage2. Ring bank find out how much me can loan...... .5mill Stage 3 where do we want to live???

Tony, if you get a new house with a big mortgage your lens buying could be slowed down a bit. Solution: buy the whole L range now (put it on the mortgage:oops: ) then you won't need anything when you are a ditcom. (thats double income, two children, oppresive mortgage.....better than being a sitcom!)

[weka2000]

Tony, if you get a new house with a big mortgage your lens buying could be slowed down a bit. Solution: buy the whole L range now (put it on the mortgage:oops: ) then you won't need anything when you are a ditcom. (thats double income, two children, oppresive mortgage.....better than being a sitcom!)

We need to do this in the next year. We have 2 much comming in and need to be smart with it. I was going to add a 400f2.8 and 600mm to the morage with a 1DsMK3 :lol:

[DiscoLizard]

Has anyone seen/heard from MHP lately?

[weka2000]

Has anyone seen/heard from MHP lately?
Isnt he on a ship somewhere ?

[weka2000]

Has anyone seen/heard from MHP lately?
When did you get a "L" or have I just noticed it

[DiscoLizard]

Isnt he on a ship somewhere ?

Bugger. You go away for a couple of weeks...

When did you get a "L" or have I just noticed it

Had it for months :D

Good to have a tele, but I think perhaps a better wide angle/short zoom would have been used more. Mind you, cricket season has just started.

[theflyingkiwi]

it's been a quiet on the thread today

[tag141]

As I've thrown a sickie today I had a little GKPE for one, well two as the missus came as well. As the greenery was passing by an idea struck me. Those ideas are dangerous when left unattended on the road. Anyway, I was OK, nothing broken. But how about a GKPE library? Everyone can list their photography books that they have (and wouldn't mind lending). If someone wants lendsies, they are given a date for return and off it goes?

Crap idea? Should it have been left on the road where it struck me? Or do-able.

[weka2000]

As I've thrown a sickie today I had a little GKPE for one, well two as the missus came as well. As the greenery was passing by an idea struck me. Those ideas are dangerous when left unattended on the road. Anyway, I was OK, nothing broken. But how about a GKPE library? Everyone can list their photography books that they have (and wouldn't mind lending). If someone wants lendsies, they are given a date for return and off it goes?

Crap idea? Should it have been left on the road where it struck me? Or do-able.

Ive got a desent collection everything from landscape to erotic photography

[tag141]

I've got about 10 books related to photography. From very basic getting started to RAW conversion in CS2

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Weka, did you get any images of the falls on Sunday?

[weka2000]

Weka, did you get any images of the falls on Sunday?
Went to Whatipu instead.

[weka2000]

I've got about 10 books related to photography. From very basic getting started to RAW conversion in CS2

I have a DVD worth of PDF and CHM books :rolleyes:

[Moppie]

Anyone want a cheap 350?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Digital-cameras/Over-6-megapixel/auction-76690790.htm

[CliveyBoy]

Anyone want a cheap 350?
It won't be cheap when it closes.

[NordieBoy]

It had better be cheap.

[IainB]

We have 2 much comming in and need to be smart with it. I was going to add a 400f2.8 and 600mm to the morage with a 1DsMK3 :lol:

:shock: Too much coming in? Now there's a new expression! Ever thought about salting away/investing plenty for an early (and I mean early) retirement? Getting rid of the mortgage is the top priority in this respect. Then you'd be LLLLLLLaughing all the way to Auckland Camera!

[weka2000]

:shock: Too much coming in? Now there's a new expression! Ever thought about salting away/investing plenty for an early (and I mean early) retirement? Getting rid of the mortgage is the top priority in this respect. Then you'd be LLLLLLLaughing all the way to Auckland Camera!

I have no plans on retiring or living past 60. Better to invest in a expensive house that way you cant nibble at it. We are not the greatest savers but great at paying loans and quickly.

[dgcorner]

Well I got a responce back from Craig Potten

here is my question . . .

Thoughts...comments

2 sides of the coin -- 1) he is a publisher and may find your pictures interesting and then give you a break; or 2) It his his way of telling you politely to go take a hike and submit it elsewhere.

I've got to wrap a desktop computer up, put it in a backpack, hop on my motorbike and go 70km to deliver it out into the back blocks of Motueka.

It's also persisting down with rain.

I hope your trip went well.

Well the selling of the house has moved up to the stage2. Ring bank find out how much me can loan...... .5mill Stage 3 where do we want to live???

You can move closer to us in the East...:p

Has anyone seen/heard from MHP lately?

Mark/MHP is on the "Love Boat" doing cruise pictures etc. with his partner. The is a fantastic job he's got -- being paid to do what he is good at whilst giving him the chance to see the world...

...But how about a GKPE library? Everyone can list their photography books that they have (and wouldn't mind lending). If someone wants lendsies, they are given a date for return and off it goes?

Crap idea? Should it have been left on the road where it struck me? Or do-able.

Great idea actually. I have a couple of books on photography. The rest I borrow from the local library.

[NordieBoy]

The trip went well but ummmm... damp.
Don't you love those 1 hour jobs that go from 1pm to 5pm :D
Bonus was I was inside, warm and dry for that time :)

[IainB]

I have no plans on retiring or living past 60.

Funny, but now that I'm in my mid f...... I must argue strongly against that sentiment! :D

[weka2000]

You can move closer to us in the East...:p .

Not likely to out of my way for everything, traffic is crap and to many dam neighbours. I want space, trees and no neighbours :lol:

[weka2000]

Funny, but now that I'm in my mid f...... I must argue strongly against that sentiment! :D

If I have my health maybe. If I get diganosed with any terminal sickness its a good bottle of Baileys, nice dinner good music and a very very long sleep not to wake up.

We dont let animals suffer yet we put people in homes to rot and suffer. Im to free to be put in a man made cage.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Went to Whatipu instead.

any of whatipu?

[weka2000]

any of whatipu?

Do a search under my name

[weka2000]

Ok time to do it

www.tonysearle.co.nz (http://www.tonysearle.co.nz)

anyone know this crowd I was looking at the Beyond 3 plan

http://www.webbase.co.nz/services/web-site-hosting.html

Who is the jalbum expert here?

[Nzshrimper]

the week you have had tony you be lucky to see the new year.. :rolleyes: . i agree with the animal point of view - i would like to be put out of my misery if i was beyond help. .. hmm i rephrase that. ;)

[Nzshrimper]

Ok time to do it

www.tonysearle.co.nz (http://www.tonysearle.co.nz)

anyone know this crowd I was looking at the Beyond 3 plan

http://www.webbase.co.nz/services/web-site-hosting.html

Who is the jalbum expert here?
for hosting did you check out this crowd,,

http://www.1and1.com (http://www.1and1.com/)

and tim is the jalbum guru. (i think)

[theflyingkiwi]

I have no plans on retiring or living past 60. Better to invest in a expensive house that way you cant nibble at it. We are not the greatest savers but great at paying loans and quickly.

You know Tony saying things like that you could live up to and beyond 60. You don't know what the future holds and one should live for the now rather than the later. But funny thing about life, you never know what's going to happen

[weka2000]

You know Tony saying things like that you could live up to and beyond 60. You don't know what the future holds and one should live for the now rather than the later. But funny thing about life, you never know what's going to happen

Growing old dosnt worry me it is growing weak and frail. The reality is that we were only meant to live to about 60 anyway, modern science is trying to make us live beyond what we were designed for. The ramafications of that on society.

Yippie I want to spend my retirement dribbling and wearing a diper and have all this money that I cant use anyway. Dont even mention what about my kids.
I got no hand outs and I dont intend to give them.

[dgcorner]

Growing old dosnt worry me it is growing weak and frail. The reality is that we were only meant to live to about 60 anyway, modern science is trying to make us live beyond what we were designed for. The ramafications of that on society.

Yippie I want to spend my retirement dribbling and wearing a diper and have all this money that I cant use anyway. Dont even mention what about my kids.
I got no hand outs and I dont intend to give them.

My sentiments exactly. If I become unable to take pictures, and become a burden to my wife, kids and society I would rather not live and cause misery for others.

Now, if science makes me live longer, with the energy and resiliency of an 18 year old, free from ailments or deseases then I might think about getting to 100.

[weka2000]

My sentiments exactly. If I become unable to take pictures, and become a burden to my wife, kids and society I would rather not live and cause misery for others.

Now, if science makes me live longer, with the energy and resiliency of an 18 year old, free from ailments or deseases then I might think about getting to 100.

Hell I would be happy if I could still jump around the rocks, get stuck in mud and still have sex at 100 :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

Hell I would be happy if I could still jump around the rocks, get stuck in mud and still have sex at 100 :lol:
^^ TMI ^^ old people dont have sex.. :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

^^ TMI ^^ old people dont have sex.. :rolleyes:

Why not it keeps you young...use it or loose it I say ;)
I still feel 18.

Daugher happy with camera. Photos not to bad either. May get a weather proof housing for it :)

[dgcorner]

Off flash shoe cord - where can I get one?

[scotttnz]

Off flash shoe cord - where can I get one?

AC had them when I was there last week.

[Nzshrimper]

Why not it keeps you young...use it or loose it I say ;)
I still feel 18.

Daugher happy with camera. Photos not to bad either. May get a weather proof housing for it :)
sweet.
She will have to her own log in to the site and kick dad off the laptop.
Get her to post some of her pics .. (lets see if the apple falls close to the tree);)

[tag141]

and still have sex at 100

kph not years old.

I'm p***** off with Micro$oft. I downloaded VS2005 on lightning quick broadband :rolleyes:. Built a nice little asp.net website to show off my photos and then the bloody 90 days ran out and I can't finish it !!!!

[theflyingkiwi]

Why not it keeps you young...use it or loose it I say ;)
I still feel 18.

Daugher happy with camera. Photos not to bad either. May get a weather proof housing for it :)

You never know, she might take after her father

[dgcorner]

AC had them when I was there last week.

Thanks Scott! Will drop by AC tomorrow after training.

I'm off on Thurs/Fri. Do you want me to drop off the monitor calibration thingy?

[weka2000]

kph not years old.



I would get baned if I said what I wanted to say ;)

[dgcorner]

Took a punt and ordered a 2gb Transcend 120X CF card after reading some good feedback -- from the little that I could find. Will hopefully do some tests and let you guys know whether it was worth the $89. After all, Kingston used to be a brand no one would touch 5-10 years ago.

[dgcorner]

Anyone need anything from AC? I've been on sales training at St. Lukes and it will be a good time to drop by AC after...

[MattL]

for hosting did you check out this crowd,,

http://www.1and1.com (http://www.1and1.com/)

and tim is the jalbum guru. (i think)

For the love of god you should all be shot for thinking about hosting your site offshore.

Do it locally, IE within NZ - it will benifit you AND all the visitors of your website.

[weka2000]

For the love of god you should all be shot for thinking about hosting your site offshore.

Do it locally, IE within NZ - it will benifit you AND all the visitors of your website.

Yep I agree. But Mattl its cheaper over seas.

[Nzshrimper]

For the love of god you should all be shot for thinking about hosting your site offshore.

Do it locally, IE within NZ - it will benifit you AND all the visitors of your website.
if they use decent servers and have good data streams then yep i will host with em, also the price needs to be right. the offer the i got with the off shore crowd was good. They offer huge storage, daily backups, masses of email space and 24 hr staff help.

if you can show me a deal that matches that locally then i will be in. //

[NordieBoy]

Funny, but now that I'm in my mid f...... I must argue strongly against that sentiment! :D

firtys?

[NordieBoy]

You never know, she might take after her father

Uh oh...
Better warn the guys at A&E :D

Not to mention AC, B&H etc.

[IainB]

any of whatipu?

Thank you for changing the subject...:confused:

[IainB]

firtys?
if only...:rolleyes:

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Thank you for changing the subject...:confused:

Sorry to confuse ya buddy...

[tim]

Who is the jalbum expert here?

Me. I've not messed around with it much recently, but because it's Java based and i've done Java commercially for 10 years I can work most things out pretty easily. My own website's based on a 2 year old version of JAlbum, but my commercial site's up to date.

[weka2000]

Where is everyone......dont tell me guys are workibg for a change :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

well I am trying to work, talking to a friend in akl saying that I am thinking of moving up in the new year. reading the potn book thread, and umm thinking about food.

well that's what I am doing right about now. :)

and who says men can't multi-task

[rabsoft]

Off flash shoe cord - where can I get one?

Yes please if you can find a second hand one I want one but not for the $120 that all the camera places are selling them for...


Also got my new little lens got the 50mm f1.8 off trademe the guy was selling it for $140 and he gave me the receipt for it and he only bought it 1 month ago and had only used it once.... he is selling all his canon gear and getting a N****

[Nzshrimper]

Where is everyone......dont tell me guys are workibg for a change :lol:
what do mean for a change,,, ;)

[Nzshrimper]

Tag check out this thread..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/6116346.stm


:D :D :D :D

[theflyingkiwi]

Tag check out this thread..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/6116346.stm


:D :D :D :D

You know you could have warned us that was a sporting link to just some soccer game.

[weka2000]

Well im stepping up the game. Will setup domain tonight, then need to design website and get business cards same as web site.

Im letting pbase expire. This is big step must mean I am serious. Wont be able to post any more crap photos. Note to self better read how to take a photo.

Also looking in to model agencys and TFP.

[theflyingkiwi]

what does you other 1/2 think of this? or is it a case of doing then telling?

[weka2000]

what does you other 1/2 think of this? or is it a case of doing then telling?
We are working throught it. My wife comes first. Her 100% support is needed
Nothing is hidden and everything I do she knows about. It is a hard issue but I have a dream and I want to see how far it will take me.

I need to generate money and people photography is where the money is.

[weka2000]

Domain done

www.tonysearle.co.nz (http://www.tonysearle.co.nz) :lol: Im on my way. Now to start to design it. Where is my magic wand :rolleyes:

[theflyingkiwi]

congrats tony on making the first step. have you decied what you are going to do about hosting yet? and what about the design of the page

[weka2000]

congrats tony on making the first step. have you decied what you are going to do about hosting yet? and what about the design of the page


Went with this crowd
http://www.webbase.co.nz/
3 Plan

$200 a year

Design not yet I have some ideas now I just need to get them down

[theflyingkiwi]

well the good thing is there's a group of IT people around here and they should be able to help. :)

If ya wont to me do your card just let me know.

[weka2000]

well the good thing is there's a group of IT people around here and they should be able to help. :)

If ya wont to me do your card just let me know.

Will do.

[NordieBoy]

Article on 10 reasons to buy a DSLR (http://www.thetechlounge.com/article/308/10+Reasons+to+Buy+a+DSLR+Camera/).

[weka2000]

What do you think of my new home?

Thats the manakau heads :) Oh comes with a studio :):):)

[Nzshrimper]

What do you think of my new home?

Thats the manakau heads :) Oh comes with a studio :):):)
looks a little drafty to me and i think the rain might get in..

[scotttnz]

What do you think of my new home?

Thats the manakau heads :) Oh comes with a studio :):):)

Nice scene Tony, but to be honest, not your best composition. Too much sky, not enough forground. You have been leaving my "rule of thirds voice" at home lately haven't you? That tree in the top right is distracting too.

[rabsoft]

What do you think of my new home?

Thats the manakau heads :) Oh comes with a studio :):):)

Don't know if it is just me but the image looks very grainy

[joeseph]

What do you think of my new home?

Thats the manakau heads :) Oh comes with a studio :):):)
Nice - do they have Jetstream there? ;)

[dgcorner]

Yes please if you can find a second hand one I want one but not for the $120 that all the camera places are selling them for...


Also got my new little lens got the 50mm f1.8 off trademe the guy was selling it for $140 and he gave me the receipt for it and he only bought it 1 month ago and had only used it once.... he is selling all his canon gear and getting a N****

:shock: Moving to Noink? Geez, I hope that he doesn't get disappointed...

Re off shoe flash cord - will be going to AC Friday. Training ended late today :cry:

Domain done

www.tonysearle.co.nz (http://www.tonysearle.co.nz) Im on my way. Now to start to design it. Where is my magic wand


What do you think of my new home?

Thats the manakau heads Oh comes with a studio [/quote]

Good luck Tony -- all the best! Just don't forget us when you hit the bg time:p

Don't know if it is just me but the image looks very grainy

What Mark said...

[tag141]

Tag check out this thread..

If there's something I hate more than sticking red hot pokers in my eyes and that's Man U. Good on SUFC I say. Can't wait 'till the Bluebirds are in the premier league.

[Nzshrimper]

If there's something I hate more than sticking red hot pokers in my eyes and that's Man U. Good on SUFC I say. Can't wait 'till the Bluebirds are in the premier league.
lets hope this kicks our season into gear.. the money does not hurt either,, esp with that jan transfer window coming up.

All mank fans are crying about its the mickey mouse cup etc. hmm not so mickey mouse for the last two years as it was the only silverware they won. and a side of 10 internationals does not seem to mickey mouse to me,, having said that i will swap it all to have that 1 point that stops us being relegated. ;)

[NordieBoy]

You make it sound like it's important.
It's only soccer for [insert deity of choice here]'s sake :rolleyes:

[Nzshrimper]

You make it sound like it's important.
It's only soccer for [insert deity of choice here]'s sake :rolleyes:
your quote is not going to get a reaction from me. heathen ;)

[weka2000]

Gome on guys I didnt take that photo thats the real estate people. Scott do you think I would submit a pic with a no straight horizon after all you have taught me :p

Well just got back from green bay and we are not impressed with the area. Huia is a loooooong drive. Umm Mangere Bridge issue is High Schools we either get Mangere or Onehunga at least we get a choice :lol:

I now have heaps of models who want to do TFP one asked do you want to shoot 1 at a time or in groups. What ever happened to the simple life :rolleyes:

[tag141]

All mank fans are crying about its the mickey mouse cup etc. hmm not so mickey mouse for the last two years as it was the only silverware they won. and a side of 10 internationals does not seem to mickey mouse to me,, having said that i will swap it all to have that 1 point that stops us being relegated. ;)

Funny isn't it. When they win it, it's the most important cup there is. When they don't get very far, suddenly they pretend they don't give a stuff.

You make it sound like it's important.
It's only soccer for [insert deity of choice here]'s sake :rolleyes:

Oh dear...some people just don't understand. ;)

[theflyingkiwi]

I can see it's a quiet nite in here today.

[TKRFAN]

You make it sound like it's important.
It's only soccer for [insert deity of choice here]'s sake :rolleyes:


Nooooo... don't say that, or people will say it about motorsport :eek: :lol:

Anyway, went to see the tkr car tonight :cry: It doesn't look pretty at all :(

There are photos here and more on my website :http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2233411

[weka2000]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2235146#post2235146

[scotttnz]

Shall I start a rumour?

Just went to download the latest DPP from canon.co.nz, and the download page lists :

CR2 converter for windows (exclusively for EOS D2000)

Wonder what an EOS D2000 is?

[weka2000]

Shall I start a rumour?

Just went to download the latest DPP from canon.co.nz, and the download page lists :

CR2 converter for windows (exclusively for EOS D2000)

Wonder what an EOS D2000 is?

The more zeros in a canon model the cheaper it is......300D.....30D.....5D umm

[theflyingkiwi]

Shall I start a rumour?

Just went to download the latest DPP from canon.co.nz, and the download page lists :

CR2 converter for windows (exclusively for EOS D2000)

Wonder what an EOS D2000 is?

you could, but a quick search comes up with this

http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/digital/data/1998_eos-d2000.html

[NordieBoy]

eos d2000

http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/digital/l_product/1998_eos-d2000.jpg

Marketed: March 1998
Original Price: 1,980,000 yen

The third generation of the lens-interchangeable digital camera from Canon was developed with a high density area CCD containing 2.0 megapixels. Greatly reduced in size compared to the previous EOS DCS series. Rechargeable Ni-Cd battery used. EOS D2000 is compatible with more than 40 EF lenses. 340 MB of memory allows up to 160 high-quality images. Continuous shooting at 3.5 fps in 12-frame bursts enabled. Full-frame finder incorporated. The equivalent film speed range is ISO 200-1600. Audio recording enabled with built-in microphone. Image confirmation, histogram display and excessive exposure warning is enabled with 1.8" color LCD monitor. IEEE 1394 interface adopted.

[theflyingkiwi]

Tony, sorry to hear about the camera, your lucky that it was raining last night, if it was a fine nite it might not have been there when you got up.

oh well things like this is a lesson learned.

[weka2000]

How long does it take to get a web site up

www.tonysearle.co.nz

uploaded a test but not there :cry:

[theflyingkiwi]

it should be straight away, did you name it right like index.htm, or index.html ?

[weka2000]

it should be straight away, did you name it right like index.htm, or index.html ?

Followed instructions index.html

[MattL]

Right. Thats It.

I admit defeat.

I cannot figure out whats wrong with my PC.

I'm now willing to PAY someone to fix the damn thing.

It needs XP installed. It has 4 Drives and one DVDRW, TV tuner, dualhead gfx card.

Who wants to give it a shot?

[DiscoLizard]

Depends... Can take 12 hours for DNS to update.

But once DNS is updated, you can upload changes that will take place pretty much straight away.

[DiscoLizard]

Right. Thats It.

I admit defeat.

I cannot figure out whats wrong with my PC.

I'm now willing to PAY someone to fix the damn thing.

It needs XP installed. It has 4 Drives and one DVDRW, TV tuner, dualhead gfx card.

Who wants to give it a shot?

What's wrong with it?

[weka2000]

Rang them up (love phone support) seems the files I uploaded not there go figure....???

I got way to much going on at the moment. Stock photos, Website, Model photos, buying and selling house and work. I need to give up something
WORK :)

[MattL]

What's wrong with it?

Well you tell me.

for as long as I can remember its had this issue where, when you boot up,
It wont boot of the drives you set in the bios boot order - the only way to get it to boot of a drive was to push F11 to get the boot menu during POST and select the drive there.

XP installation hangs in different parts, and lots of general weirdness.

I've tried two diffrent installation media, three different IDE channels. The 160gb drive im trying to install on is but a couple months old.

I've been out with my PC for far too long - i have photos to process!

[DiscoLizard]

Ok, first things first...


Well you tell me.

for as long as I can remember its had this issue where, when you boot up,
It wont boot of the drives you set in the bios boot order - the only way to get it to boot of a drive was to push F11 to get the boot menu during POST and select the drive there.

Sounds an obvious question, but when you set the order in bios, you are hitting "save and exit" instead of just "exit" right?

Is the order actually remaining in the correct order once you set it?

Not that the above should make much difference, as the bios should still just move to the next drive in the order after discovering that your disk drive is empty...

[MattL]

Ok, first things first...




Sounds an obvious question, but when you set the order in bios, you are hitting "save and exit" instead of just "exit" right?

Is the order actually remaining in the correct order once you set it?

Not that the above should make much difference, as the bios should still just move to the next drive in the order after discovering that your disk drive is empty...
lol yes its saving just fine.

Next idea?

[Nzshrimper]

Well you tell me.

for as long as I can remember its had this issue where, when you boot up,
It wont boot of the drives you set in the bios boot order - the only way to get it to boot of a drive was to push F11 to get the boot menu during POST and select the drive there.

XP installation hangs in different parts, and lots of general weirdness.

I've tried two diffrent installation media, three different IDE channels. The 160gb drive im trying to install on is but a couple months old.

I've been out with my PC for far too long - i have photos to process!

try removing all hte drives that are not needed for the install . and if possible the graphics card. complete a standard install. then re attach graphics after installing drivers, then reattach each of the other drives until complete. Check for jumpers in the drives. don't forget to wipe the HDD for the reinstall it makes a much cleaner load. PM for any help.

[MattL]

not sure how to remove the gfx card and still install it, but I've pulled all the drives and other cards other than whats needed.. still no luck.

HDD has just been formatted, so yeah.

Any other ideas?

[DiscoLizard]

lol yes its saving just fine.

Next idea?

Ok, so are you able to update/flash/whatever the mobo?

Tbh, it sounds like all your problems stem back to the motherboard. If you were just having problems with the drives, or just the graphics cards, or just the install, then I could understand... But all at the same time?

Do you have another machine that you can swap parts with to check?

[tag141]

it should be straight away, did you name it right like index.htm, or index.html ?

Sometimes the order for home pages is set to something like index.html, index.htm, default.html, default.htm. So if you uploaded an index.htm page the site will still go for the index.html page first. I would delete any index pages and then upload.

try removing all hte drives that are not needed for the install . and if possible the graphics card. complete a standard install. then re attach graphics after installing drivers, then reattach each of the other drives until complete. Check for jumpers in the drives. don't forget to wipe the HDD for the reinstall it makes a much cleaner load. PM for any help.

I used nlite for an unattended install. Set and forget. I think XP only takes up about 300MB. I would do what shrimper says. Only have attached the drive you want XP loaded and reattach other drives when it's all good to go. But then again don't listen to me as I'm definately not in IT.

[DiscoLizard]

Sometimes the order for home pages is set to something like index.html, index.htm, default.html, default.htm. So if you uploaded an index.htm page the site will still go for the index.html page first. I would delete any index pages and then upload.

index.html, index.htm, default.html, default.htm are all valid names. The webserver will look for any of them, and display them first. If there are any pages named with any of those names, then something will be displayed.

The DNS servers just haven't been updated to say that tonysearle.co.nz should point to his host's server yet.

[theflyingkiwi]

index.html, index.htm, default.html, default.htm are all valid names. The webserver will look for any of them, and display them first. If there are any pages named with any of those names, then something will be displayed.

The DNS servers just haven't been updated to say that tonysearle.co.nz should point to his host's server yet.

that's what it would be, I remember it had taken a couple days to get my web page up and running.

now every change happens straight away.

[tag141]

index.html, index.htm, default.html, default.htm are all valid names. The webserver will look for any of them, and display them first. If there are any pages named with any of those names, then something will be displayed.

I know they're all valid but one of my sites let me choose which page I wanted as the 'home' page. It had default.html at the top of the list. When I uploaded an index file it went straight to the default page. It wasn't until I deleted the default page that it saw my own index page. If you see what I mean in a rather convoluted roundabout way of explaining it. Like I said, I'm not an IT person in whatever shape or form. I even need "How Turn on Your PC for Dummies" ;)

[DiscoLizard]

I know they're all valid but one of my sites let me choose which page I wanted as the 'home' page. It had default.html at the top of the list. When I uploaded an index file it went straight to the default page. It wasn't until I deleted the default page that it saw my own index page. If you see what I mean in a rather convoluted roundabout way of explaining it. Like I said, I'm not an IT person in whatever shape or form. I even need "How Turn on Your PC for Dummies" ;)

I getcha :)

[NordieBoy]

It looks like the DNS is fine but...
Is he saving the pics/files in the public_html type folder?

[weka2000]

It looks like the DNS is fine but...
Is he saving the pics/files in the public_html type folder?

Uploaded new index.html and that didnt come up. Oh well I will work it out at home.

The e-mail accounts work :lol:

[DiscoLizard]

It looks like the DNS is fine but...
Is he saving the pics/files in the public_html type folder?

It looks like it's pointing to your host now Tony...

[weka2000]

Must take a pic of my 5D and its new state when I get home. Looks brand new afters it shower I even washed the strap after all the mud from my other adventure :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

not sure how to remove the gfx card and still install it, but I've pulled all the drives and other cards other than whats needed.. still no luck.

HDD has just been formatted, so yeah.

Any other ideas?
use the onboard graphics if you have it.
Update Motherboard bios.
If you are still having issues then a hardware fault seems possible.
the XP you are using (the media matches the PID - ie oem to oem ) or your cd drive maybe faulty.


if you can reset the bios back to factory. boot into bios and f5 then f10 save and exit. this can reset all settings. ( had a compac that would not let a reinstall untill i had done this)

other than that i can fly up (you pay) ;) and install over weekend.

[weka2000]

found web problem...put in the https dirctory instead of the http :confused:

[DiscoLizard]

found web problem...put in the https dirctory instead of the http :confused: :confused: that'll be it.

Well, now you know it works :) Time to get a bit of style into it!

[NordieBoy]

Wrong folder?
Who would have thought it?

:D

[joeseph]

not sure how to remove the gfx card and still install it, but I've pulled all the drives and other cards other than whats needed.. still no luck.

HDD has just been formatted, so yeah.

Any other ideas?
might be shot in the dark, but make sure the 1 & only target hard drive is set to be an IDE master (& use lowest IDE number channel for it), then put the DVD drive on the other seperate IDE channel - also can be an IDE master. If this gets the install off the ground then put the other drives back in ensuring they're both IDE slaves.
I've seen machines that run "sortof" with two slave drives on the same IDE cable, you gotta have one master & one slave...

[dgcorner]

Tony -- what's the story with all the pictures that aren't yours? Were these samples included in JAlbum??

[weka2000]

Ok guys its time for us to design a web site :lol:

www.tonysearle.co.nz (http://www.tonysearle.co.nz)

I need all the help I can, this will also need to match any business card

I like the way photography is double spaced under my name.

[weka2000]

Tony -- what's the story with all the pictures that aren't yours? Were these samples included in JAlbum??

I needed a quick test.They were flower images I have fund that i liked for ideas.Will be gone by tonight

[MattL]

might be shot in the dark, but make sure the 1 & only target hard drive is set to be an IDE master (& use lowest IDE number channel for it), then put the DVD drive on the other seperate IDE channel - also can be an IDE master. If this gets the install off the ground then put the other drives back in ensuring they're both IDE slaves.
I've seen machines that run "sortof" with two slave drives on the same IDE cable, you gotta have one master & one slave...

Yeah - tried this. Even went as far as getting a USB cdrom drive and trying to install off that.

I'll pay someone to take the thing away and send it back working!

anyone?

Matt

[theflyingkiwi]

I would have to sit down in front of the thing to do my best work :)

I see that tony isn't on, he must be designing his new web page.

[Moppie]

Matt, Im sure Pete or Duncan will know whats wrong with it :)



Can I get some feed back on this?
How to do it better? Do the colours work etc?
Graphic design is not one of my strong points, but I need something I can get printed to hand out at an event on Sunday. Ill add more personal contact info at the bottom, below the white space, phone and email etc.

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

I have the original layered PSD if anyone wants to play with it.

[joeseph]

I'll pay someone to take the thing away and send it back working!
sounds desperate, tell ya what - I'll give you a call tomorrow & see what I can do.
You working tomorrow or off?

On another topic, nice weather we're having: a gentle zephyr blowing across the city. So gentle that the neighbours' 7 meter high tree in back yard has uprooted & fallen over. Luckily for all it missed damaging anything. Photo's at 11... :eek:

[joeseph]

Can I get some feed back on this?

interesting - I could read the website address, but the PSEC looks a little like chicken scratchings, you might want to adjust the font. Pictures' fine!
'her indoors doesn't like either font (can't please 'em all... ;) )

[weka2000]

I would have to sit down in front of the thing to do my best work :)

I see that tony isn't on, he must be designing his new web page.

Close to a 3hr power cut, just came back on :evil:

Great Shame the servers at work can only stay up for 1.5hrs. So phone will be going off in the morning and I have the kids to take to school :)
Let them wait

[theflyingkiwi]

Close to a 3hr power cut, just came back on :evil:

Great Shame the servers at work can only stay up for 1.5hrs. So phone will be going off in the morning and I have the kids to take to school :)
Let them wait

hahaha good to see that you know what customer service is :)

bugger about the power. I guess it means you can't dry out your 5D

[weka2000]

Uploaded new main page. Thoughts ideas sujestions.

Bank guy came out and has pre approved a LOT of money. The amount in repayments wouldnt let me buy a nifty :o

Wonder if I can get a 400mm F2.8 and 1D in there some how :lol:

[weka2000]

hahaha good to see that you know what customer service is :)

bugger about the power. I guess it means you can't dry out your 5D

That was in front of a air fan all day.

[theflyingkiwi]

Uploaded new main page. Thoughts ideas sujestions.

Bank guy came out and has pre approved a LOT of money. The amount in repayments wouldnt let me buy a nifty :o

Wonder if I can get a 400mm F2.8 and 1D in there some how :lol:

the title looks oddly familiar ;)

the landscape picture looks good even tho you can drop the quality down for that. for the rest use save it as a transparent gif

[weka2000]

the title looks oddly familiar ;)

Glad you like it ;) The whole idea is to get the businees card the same so Im getting ideas and playing around.

Well got a few photoshoots comming up ranging from maturnity shots to a nitro girl (they all busy for some big boys toys thing what ever that is)
Looks like I will need a 50mm F1.4 and 85mmF1.8 again :)

[joeseph]

Our new backyard ornament...

123080

free firewood anyone? byo chainsaw...

[Moppie]

Bugger, how much damage has it down to the fence?

We lost half our front gate, the wind has broken the hinge.

[theflyingkiwi]

well I saw on the news that some poor sod had their car crushed by a tree. You know there any place that a tree could fall and it had to go on someones cars. go figure

[weka2000]

Wind is real bad I just missed a bit of roofing iron as I was driving today.
Weather patterns are changing

Duncan all is well with the family?

[joeseph]

Bugger, how much damage has it done to the fence?

It doesn't look damaged at all from what I can see, just resting a couple of branches on the top rail. Luckily there's a 200mm dia branch on the other side that's holding it all off the ground.

Duncan all is well with the family?
we's all good, apart from myself being Mr Grumpy 'cos I failed my Cisco exam today :cry: oh well, I know where I went wrong & will have another go in a coupla weeks.

[weka2000]

we's all good, apart from myself being Mr Grumpy 'cos I failed my Cisco exam today :cry: oh well, I know where I went wrong & will have another go in a coupla weeks.

You must be getting up there with your networking skills.

[NordieBoy]

well I saw on the news that some poor sod had their car crushed by a tree. You know there any place that a tree could fall and it had to go on someones cars. go figure

Last December over in South Africa we turned a corner in Port Alfred and there was a car stopped in the middle of the road with it's front windscreen smashed in and a branch lying beside the car.
Must have happened less than 2 mins earlier.
They were some strong winds.