GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[weka2000]

Mark send it back and tell them to fix it. You are going to get the same results if you stand on your head....its out and it need fixing, you want me to ring them and sort them out for you :lol: .

I love sorting companys out, taken microsoft on twice and end up with very expensive software for free both times.

[CliveyBoy]

Mark, I agree with Tony. But I would arm myself with shots using another lens to show that the lens and not the camera is failing.

I should have spotted that there was only one image - but the exif data is in there - the non-flash data.:oops:

[theflyingkiwi]

Macro Lens
http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/macro_IMG_5238.jpg
Sigma Lens
http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/sigma_IMG_5236.jpg

I would send it back but I wont to make sure that it's the lens causing the problem and not the camera.

to me it seems funny that I got better focus at 300 than 100 and at 100 I got better focus with a flash attached? that just doesn't make sense. If the lens was faulty at 100 shouldn't I get the same results if the flash was attached?

However if the camera auto focus is out then wouldn't that explain some of the problem?

[weka2000]

Mark I have a solution to your problem. Get hold of NZfritz and ask him if you can borrow his 5D and test again your glass that will tell you whats off.

[Moppie]

congrats on the $$$, the good thing is you know what you are doing behind the camera so I am sure they will be happy about it.


Well I justed sorted the images, I just sorted 228 keepers (from about 600 shot on the day) I think I need to have a resort!
Althouh, since they have bought a CD, and I know there were multiple drivers of the same car, Iv included lots of shots of the same cars from different runs.
Ill post a few after some PP tomorrow.

[CliveyBoy]

Mark - you should have gotten much better results from the 100mm macro at f4.

The 10D uses the viewfinder screen to minimise the confusion around lines of contrast, and if it has beeped, then it thinks that has been done. Minimum achievable may still be well out.

I would carefully check and clean the contacts on the camera body's lens mount, just in case that is the problem.

Otherwise, the camera needs repair, I fear.

[theflyingkiwi]

We went to have a look at the home in Huia 40min drive without traffice, views and area phototogs dream. To far out for me. On the way back saw a private sale went it and I want it only $440k 5 min out of titarangi :lol:

Even has studio, 2 story and no bloody neighbours.

so when ya buying????? we need someone in the group that has got a permanent studio :)

[Moppie]

Mark now do you understand why I only buy "L" glass. I dont have time for consumer grade quality. Add to that that they sent it back and said it was fine does not impress me at all throw in the fact that they tested on a 1.6 cropped camera. [EOR=end of rant]




Speaking of consumer grade glass, how much has your L glass earned you in the past 12 months?
Even my A80 earned me a couple of hundred $$$.

Which reminds me, I can't make it on the 19th, Iv been told by the father in law I have to dig drains I don't think we need (the house has lived with out them for 20 years, and we live on a well drained hill). So how about I try for half a day off work on Friday and you do the same?

[weka2000]

so when ya buying????? we need someone in the group that has got a permanent studio :)

Titarangi. 20min from Whatipu, Karekare and Piha :lol:

Moppie when I start making money it will not be small. Im a smart man and I plan well ahead. Get good glass buy nice house....um buy nice house cant afford "L" glass :p

[theflyingkiwi]

Well I justed sorted the images, I just sorted 228 keepers (from about 600 shot on the day) I think I need to have a resort!
Althouh, since they have bought a CD, and I know there were multiple drivers of the same car, Iv included lots of shots of the same cars from different runs.
Ill post a few after some PP tomorrow.

So did you have fun shooting motorsports. should we expect you to come to the super v8's next year?

that brings up the next important question, is anyone coming down for the rally. I got a friend and a mate who has got press pass, but it looks like I am out of action :(

Mark - you should have gotten much better results from the 100mm macro at f4.

The 10D uses the viewfinder screen to minimise the confusion around lines of contrast, and if it has beeped, then it thinks that has been done. Minimum achievable may still be well out.

I would carefully check and clean the contacts on the camera body's lens mount, just in case that is the problem.

Otherwise, the camera needs repair, I fear.

when I first started testing I had cleaned the contacts, which ended up making no difference. I had started to fear the same thing. Once I got the sigma back I used the macro lens again and wasn't to sure. this time the testing I have done is more concert.
in saying that tho the 10D has been in use for 3 years with out any problem until recent. it would be close to 50k in clicks.

edit: what's the next GKPE challenge?

double edit, thanks everyone for helping me out with my camera problem.

[CliveyBoy]

Mark now do you understand why I only buy "L" glass. I dont have time for consumer grade quality.

Tony, I agree that "L" is the only way to go, if you can, but I can't, so I don't!

What Mark is getting is below consumer grade, and his comparison shots with the sharp Canon 100mm Macro f2.8 are not acceptable for that lens.

He may still find that the Sigma needs sorting, when he gets his camera back.

[tag141]

saying that tho the 10D has been in use for 3 years with out any problem until recent. it would be close to 50k in clicks.


Do you need another 10D as a test? My 'old' one has about 7k actuations and is literally gathering dust on the book shelf.

[theflyingkiwi]

Do you need another 10D as a test? My 'old' one has about 7k actuations and is literally gathering dust on the book shelf.

thanks for the offer, but I might see if I can borrow my brothers 400D and use that for testing. Unless anyone can see if the sensor on that might cause an issue?

if you wont you could send me your 1 series?? no well worth a try :)

if he says no I might take you up on that offer.

Tony I have hurd from Fritz since we meet so I don't even know if he comes on here or not.

[tim]

Mark - if that's the Canon 100mm F2.8 macro mine's sharp as a tack wide open, send that one back.

Guys, i'm not going to be around so much for a while, new job, new girlfriend, and trying in general to stay away from the PC. If anything interesting happens can someone please PM me! :)

[NordieBoy]

Do you need another 10D as a test? My 'old' one has about 7k actuations and is literally gathering dust on the book shelf.

Want to sell it?

[Moppie]

So did you have fun shooting motorsports. should we expect you to come to the super v8's next year?



Would love to, as long as I can shoot from all the place I shot from yesterday.
The inside of the hair pin, the inside of Castrol in that Marshals tower, and right up against the pit wall.
Unfortunatly I can't see myself getting that level of access :D

[weka2000]

Spoke to someone who works with me and lives in Titarangi how long it takes them to get to school....40-60min traffic seems to slow him down :evil:
20min drive with out traffic

[Moppie]

Welcome to living in Auckland Tony :)
Wellington isn't much better if your not close to public transport.
I hear even Tauranga has some issues around rush hour.

Maybe you should relocate to somewhere a little less populated?

[DiscoLizard]

Guys, i'm not going to be around so much for a while, new job, new girlfriend, and trying in general to stay away from the PC. If anything interesting happens can someone please PM me! :)

Sad to hear it!

[theflyingkiwi]

Would love to, as long as I can shoot from all the place I shot from yesterday.
The inside of the hair pin, the inside of Castrol in that Marshals tower, and right up against the pit wall.
Unfortunatly I can't see myself getting that level of access :D

well that would make us both.

[Moppie]

Sad to hear it!


I thought it was good news?
New job plus new women is always a good thing if your single and un-employed :cool:

[Moppie]

well that would make us both.


Im going to do the same thing at Taupo tomorrow as well, I think Ill offer them a discount for hiring my 2 days in a row. Especialy since they don't know Im coming yet. :)

[weka2000]

Welcome to living in Auckland Tony :)
Wellington isn't much better if your not close to public transport.
I hear even Tauranga has some issues around rush hour.

Maybe you should relocate to somewhere a little less populated?

Im used to going against the traffic. However we need to think long term. Means I would either start earlier of latter to avoid the traffic.

[tag141]

Want to sell it?

I was going to keep it as a back-up as I want to make sure the 1D gets a regular service etc but hey, I can be bought. Especially as I can't even remember how to drive it.

Spoke to someone who works with me and lives in Titarangi how long it takes them to get to school....40-60min traffic seems to slow him down :evil: 20min drive with out traffic

What's traffic? Oh yes, one car and a kid on a push bike. I can drive to Qtown in 1.5 hours and barely see another vehicle.

[NordieBoy]

I like 10d's :D

[tag141]

I like 10d's :D

With grip, 2 batteries, double charger, all CDs, all cables, a 28-135 and 70-300?

[weka2000]

I was going to keep it as a back-up as I want to make sure the 1D gets a regular service etc but hey, I can be bought. Especially as I can't even remember how to drive it.
.

Thats like having a mini as a backup for a porche :lol:

[joeseph]

Thats like having a mini as a backup for a porche :lol:
would beat walking...

[naqs]

Thats like having a mini as a backup for a porche :lol:

Exactly... isn't that why many of us don't have porche's

[weka2000]

Exactly... isn't that why many of us don't have porche's

I own 3 mazdas, have one as a spare (needs reg and wof)

[NordieBoy]

Exactly... isn't that why many of us don't have porche's
Or even Porsche's :D

[Moppie]

I was thinking the same thing, you drink beer on the porche, before getting in your Porsche, or Mini.

[tag141]

Weka, ur speling is shoking. Mind you, if you're allowed to spell in txt speak in your exams why shouldn't you spell badly on a forum. So long as we understand you.

So, the 10D is a mini then?

[weka2000]

Weka, ur speling is shoking. Mind you, if you're allowed to spell in txt speak in your exams why shouldn't you spell badly on a forum. So long as we understand you.

So, the 10D is a mini then?

Spelling has to LL in it c in Shocking :p

[weka2000]

Weka, ur speling is shoking. Mind you, if you're allowed to spell in txt speak in your exams why shouldn't you spell badly on a forum. So long as we understand you.

So, the 10D is a mini then?

Is the 1 D a porche :lol: 8fps

[tag141]

Is the 1 D a porche :lol: 8fps

Only if I could drink a beer under it. ;).

[weka2000]

Only if I could drink a beer under it. ;).

Put it on a tripod :rolleyes: Lay on back look at sky dont get it over you

[dgcorner]

Geez, you lot talk heaps... I need to find a new job if I want to keep up with the goss...

[theflyingkiwi]

Geez, you lot talk heaps... I need to find a new job if I want to keep up with the goss...

what no multi quotes today? how is the job going?

[weka2000]

Another font change

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

any recommendations as to how I should set up my other pages

Bio/gallery/links.

Web buttons or hyperlink text, rool overs etc?

Oh how do I get the papges to center no matter what size of display?

800 / 1024 /1280 etc

[weka2000]

Other news. Got in contact with some more model agencys, next thing I will know it will be over whelmed with models.

I was thinking of starting with outdoor in a park shoots. Using the 580ex and ST-E2 with white umbrella to start. I dont want to run before I can walk.

Any other ideas, advice thoughts

[MattL]

tony dont use a glow on the text it looks like arse.

and fix your margins. the image has a gap on the left but not on the right.

Rollovers are lame unless they are nice and subtle, so be careful.

Matt

[weka2000]

tony dont use a glow on the text it looks like arse.

and fix your margins. the image has a gap on the left but not on the right.

Rollovers are lame unless they are nice and subtle, so be careful.

Matt

Ah you cant beat honesty :lol:

1) Glow I like...You mean on the word photography? (wife looks good with diffuesd glow :)
2) How do I get it so the gap is even no matter the size of the display
3) How the hell are you Mattl

businness cards thread
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=118646

[theflyingkiwi]

Another font change

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

any recommendations as to how I should set up my other pages

Bio/gallery/links.

Web buttons or hyperlink text, rool overs etc?

Oh how do I get the papges to center no matter what size of display?

800 / 1024 /1280 etc

huh :)

I like the font for photography. Matt is right when it comes to rollovers, they are crap unless done right. I like just links, easy to load etc.

everything is centered on my display so I am unsure what you are on about.

[NordieBoy]

Some of my shots from the Cardrona Music Festival this year.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=239173

I do like my b&w attempt and the "aging" of the last one :D

[weka2000]

huh :)

I like the font for photography. Matt is right when it comes to rollovers, they are crap unless done right. I like just links, easy to load etc.

everything is centered on my display so I am unsure what you are on about.

Whats your display size?

Oh another model keen. Lives in Wangamata...great surf spot.
Wonder if there are any waterfalls there? :)

[weka2000]

Ok Mattl I agree about the glow

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

last changes for tonight. Heck I will never get any photos up at this rate

[scotttnz]

Tony, IMHO designing your site by commitee like this is a bad idea! You will never get it finished. Some one will always tell you there is something wrong, or you should do it this way, or that. You could end up making minor tweaks to the first page for months to keep everybody on here happy. Just ask Pete about the GKPE page!

[weka2000]

Tony, IMHO designing your site by commitee like this is a bad idea! You will never get it finished. Some one will always tell you there is something wrong, or you should do it this way, or that. You could end up making minor tweaks to the first page for months to keep everybody on here happy. Just ask Pete about the GKPE page!

I know what your saying.

[theflyingkiwi]

Tony, my page is designed simply. I use text on the page and one image background. simple is good :)

the background image is just that, a background image. It wont change size depending on the window size. It's always going to look the same.

But basis of my web site is for 800x600 desktop. even tho most people use a large screen than that these days even if the window isn't maximized it will still look good.

[naqs]

Weka, ur speling is shoking. Mind you, if you're allowed to spell in txt speak in your exams why shouldn't you spell badly on a forum. So long as we understand you.

So, the 10D is a mini then?

yea about that... we have letters from NZQA saying that we arn't and that the media have it all wrong and that anyone who uses txt language will fail :confused:

[IainB]

I know what your saying.

I've not read last few pages and may be repeating others, but I think the word 'PHOTOGRAPHY' fair shouts at the viewer,with its big bold capital letters. The panorama is a tranquil scene not matched by subtlety in the title. It's almost as if you suspect the viewer has to be reminded that the website is about photographic art.

[NordieBoy]

Hmmm.
Tony - subtle.
Not two words you hear in the same sentence often :D

[dgcorner]

Hmmm.
Tony - subtle.
Not two words you hear in the same sentence often :D

What Fran said --:lol:

[weka2000]

Hmmm.
Tony - subtle.
Not two words you hear in the same sentence often :D

I would hate for people to misunderstand what I ever said through use of PC sentences and tact with diplomatic speach that plays on words with double meanings.

Oh for petes sake YES and NO. I work with PC people and they never misunderstand me. My boss payed me a complament one day took me 24hrs to get it :eek:

[MattL]

Ah you cant beat honesty :lol:

1) Glow I like...You mean on the word photography? (wife looks good with diffuesd glow :)
2) How do I get it so the gap is even no matter the size of the display
3) How the hell are you Mattl

businness cards thread
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=118646

1) yeah, glow on the word photography looks bad. Also as someone else has just said, its seems to be shouting a bit too much, have a bigger play with fonts etc.

2) you need to set the margins to 0, i dont know what sort of software you are using for this, so RTFM.

3) Tired, keeping very busy with work, play, beer, beer, and trying to find someplace new to live.

If anybody knows of a townhouse / flat / something somewhere walking distance to town (parnell, kingsland etc) let me know!

[OiPaz]

Anyone of you went to Muriwai Beach in the last few days? Are there any gannet chicks or the eggs still need time to hatch?

[Nzshrimper]

Anyone of you went to Muriwai Beach in the last few days? Are there any gannet chicks or the eggs still need time to hatch?
whys that are you hungry ..:p

[MattL]

Hmm.. I just got an email from the bar I drink at.. they want some photos done..

Now heres the question.. do I do the work for the cash, or for a large bartab? :D

[Nzshrimper]

Hmm.. I just got an email from the bar I drink at.. they want some photos done..

Now heres the question.. do I do the work for the cash, or for a large bartab? :D
large bartab ... ;)

[tag141]

Cash. Can always buy other things while recovering.

[weka2000]

large bartab ... ;)
Cash as you will find when you get to my age all that beer will have turned to pot and well we have seen what that can look like in a gorge :p

[Nzshrimper]

Cash as you will find when you get to my age all that beer will have turned to pot and well we have seen what that can look like in a gorge :p
hmm ok a smaller bartab and a gym membership.. :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

hmm ok a smaller bartab and a gym membership.. :rolleyes:

I got given another bottle of Baileys should make web design interesting. :lol::lol::lol:

[forsaken]

finally back online after my busy weekend away.

Hope eveyone had a fun and productive weekend, the weather in Napier was perfect.

[tim]

Hmm.. I just got an email from the bar I drink at.. they want some photos done..

Now heres the question.. do I do the work for the cash, or for a large bartab? :D

Cash, and cross your fingers they give you some drinks while you're working ;)

[MattL]

I think it'll be cash plus bartab.

Its for a website they are building.. I enquired about their budget. I know the webdesigner (she gave me the job) so i know how much she is charging and therefor how much is left in the budget. It'll be the cash thats left plus a tab.

[Moppie]

Hope eveyone had a fun and productive weekend, the weather in Napier was perfect.


I had an extraordinarily productive weekend!
The weather was wonderful in Pukekoke, and in Taupo today.


Tony, if you want to make money out of photography then stop talking about it, and worrying about the quality of your lenses and bodies, and just get out there and start shooting and charging.

[weka2000]

Tony, if you want to make money out of photography then stop talking about it, and worrying about the quality of your lenses and bodies, and just get out there and start shooting and charging.

"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread" Everything I am doing is as per my plan. Personally I dont need the money :lol:

[weka2000]

Site updated changed the size of "photography" I checked at home on other pc and I see what everyone ment.

[theflyingkiwi]

you will need the money if you are going to buy a new house :)

[weka2000]

you will need the money if you are going to buy a new house :)

Already have an income. Photography will be extra.

[theflyingkiwi]

You know tony having a picture of you on your website with a tie doesn't make you a pro you know :)

[weka2000]

You know tony having a picture of you on your website with a tie doesn't make you a pro you know :)

Makes me look good though :p

[tim]

For a photographers website i'd probably expect to see something that people couldn't easily get without a lot of knowledge or equipment. A higher lighting ratio left:right perhaps, I think I could take a photo like that with my A70 and natural light. Not that it's not a good photo, just not what i'd expect to see.

[Nzshrimper]

Makes me look good though :p
Tony your photography is much , much better than your website design.

The front page is good, simple and easy to use, However the about me page is just wrong.. it makes you look like a wannabe not a pro. (no offence)

The link to your other website - shows some excellent photos, use them to sell what you can do.

I would also change your about me page to a simple contacts page.
Name , email , phone (0800 number is good) , PO Box , and don't tell people that this is going to be the next stage of your life.
maybe have a couple of feedbacks from customers on this page.

Your photos are your art not your writing or design skills.
Your gift and skill is photography so Show me the art.

Choose say 10 photos and display them, use the web space as your gallery, rotate images often, this is what will get you bookings.

Sorry to sound so negative over your work, but if this is going to be your shop window, it needs to draw me in to your shop.

I have had five gos at designing my site and hated all of them, hence why its not up yet. Tell me p*ss off if you want , but in my opinion the site is just not professional as it is at the moment. Sorry

[tim]

Just a tip, an 0800 number is cheap thru vodafone if they're your cell provider, thru telecom it's horribly expensive.

[weka2000]

Tony your photography is much , much better than your website design.

The front page is good, simple and easy to use, However the about me page is just wrong.. it makes you look like a wannabe not a pro. (no offence)

The link to your other website - shows some excellent photos, use them to sell what you can do.

I would also change your about me page to a simple contacts page.
Name , email , phone (0800 number is good) , PO Box , and don't tell people that this is going to be the next stage of your life.
maybe have a couple of feedbacks from customers on this page.

Your photos are your art not your writing or design skills.
Your gift and skill is photography so Show me the art.

Choose say 10 photos and display them, use the web space as your gallery, rotate images often, this is what will get you bookings.

Sorry to sound so negative over your work, but if this is going to be your shop window, it needs to draw me in to your shop.

I have had five gos at designing my site and hated all of them, hence why its not up yet. Tell me p*ss off if you want , but in my opinion the site is just not professional as it is at the moment. Sorry

Thats it put the boot in while im down :lol:
:cry::cry::cry:

Im not happy with it either. Dont be sorry about been honest with me.

[weka2000]

For a photographers website i'd probably expect to see something that people couldn't easily get without a lot of knowledge or equipment. A higher lighting ratio left:right perhaps, I think I could take a photo like that with my A70 and natural light. Not that it's not a good photo, just not what i'd expect to see.

Im gutted I thought I looked quite good...now Im just plain :lol:

[weka2000]

Well I cant spell, I cant web design, I look plain. :cry:

Anyway I have a few models lined up. I am looking at afternoons, simple in the park type shots to start. Get the basics correct first. Then move on to other bits.

How long did it take you guys to get to the gorgethe other week? I have a model who sees that asa halfway point for her and me. Waterfalls + Model
I was looking at freedyC style.

[CliveyBoy]

Tony, you should do the trip in 1.5hrs.

You might find that the Victoria Battery, which can be walked to from the falls, or from the Waikino Station end, could provide some excellent outdoors locations.

If you want an assistant to help with reflectors, or unwanted spectators, etc, I could help. There's no doubt you can handle heavy-duty security, but that can take you away from the shoot.

[CliveyBoy]

Well I cant spell, I cant web design, I look plain. :cry:

You expect people to pay you to do what you do well. Extend that to other people - pay someone for doing what they do well - design websites that sell your product. Look for one who implements a variety of styles, and brief them. They have the marketing skills to grab people's attention.

Tim didn't say that you look plain. He suggested that a rather more dramatic lighting would better represent the skills you want to sell.

Few people live out the trauma of setting up a business in such a public way. None of us are your target market, but those with commercial experience in contract photography should be listened to.

I'm not in that category, so don't listen to me!

[Nzshrimper]

Thats it put the boot in while im down :lol:
:cry::cry::cry:

Im not happy with it either. Dont be sorry about been honest with me.

i think you should get a pro to design it, budget for it. Give them the ideas you have but allow them to produce a site for you.

i think i have heard you say once or twice you get what you pay for and you will now only buy quality. This site is going to be a integral part of business, so get a pro to help. Short term its costs long term it pays off. ;)

[MattL]

i think i have heard you say once or twice you get what you pay

:lol:

[weka2000]

i think you should get a pro to design it, budget for it. Give them the ideas you have but allow them to produce a site for you.

i think i have heard you say once or twice you get what you pay for and you will now only buy quality. This site is going to be a integral part of business, so get a pro to help. Short term its costs long term it pays off. ;)

Now the arrow throught my heart just to finish me off :lol:

Now I know why a lot pay for web design. So we need a design and matching business cards. I want to do the maintance myself. Thus jalbum.

[naqs]

i think you should get a pro to design it, budget for it. Give them the ideas you have but allow them to produce a site for you.

i think i have heard you say once or twice you get what you pay for and you will now only buy quality. This site is going to be a integral part of business, so get a pro to help. Short term its costs long term it pays off. ;)

If you guys are looking for a webdesigner, I know any excellent designer, If you want his address just PM me

[weka2000]

If you guys are looking for a webdesigner, I know any excellent designer, If you want his address just PM me

How much do they charge?

[OiPaz]

Who's going to the Ellerslie Flower Show?
As the weather seems quite good, I'm leaving now...

[OiPaz]

Who's going to the Ellerslie Flower Show?
As the weather seems quite good, I'm leaving now...
Ouch: $37 per person!!! Are they crazy? I think I'd rather go to the beach! ;)

[naqs]

How much do they charge?

Depends what sort of site you want... they do online system management stuff, and just one page sites... what ever you want really they will do. if you check out www.auckland4wd.org.nz or www.fancythatgifts.co.nz or www.ableappliances.co.nz that is some of their work you will have to get quotes for what you want to do

Just to let you know I didn't take any of the photos on any of those sites, I think... I'm working on the fancythat photo's at the moment but haven't uploaded any of them yet

[Nzshrimper]

Whooohoo.... i got my press pass for the V8's ... :D :D :D ...

hmm now what gear do i need,,, a monopod would be nice.. a larger lens.. :rolleyes: a spare body... packed lunch.:lol:

oh well 3 days of close up racing action will be a blast.. :lol: :lol: :lol:

(if you cant tell i am very happy)

[weka2000]

Whooohoo.... i got my press pass for the V8's ... :D :D :D ...

hmm now what gear do i need,,, a monopod would be nice.. a larger lens.. :rolleyes: a spare body... packed lunch.:lol:

oh well 3 days of close up racing action will be a blast.. :lol: :lol: :lol:

(if you cant tell i am very happy)

So what did you endup with out of the insurance payout?

[Nzshrimper]

and check out these dumb half wits... hmm petrol, wood and a lighter - i wonder what will happen if i......KAMBOOM!!!!!

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1422782618

lol

[theflyingkiwi]

Whooohoo.... i got my press pass for the V8's ... :D :D :D ...

hmm now what gear do i need,,, a monopod would be nice.. a larger lens.. :rolleyes: a spare body... packed lunch.:lol:

oh well 3 days of close up racing action will be a blast.. :lol: :lol:

(if you cant tell i am very happy)

No really, congrats for that man. I hope ya get some good action. remember to keep both eyes open :)

do you have a customer that you are shooting for?

and the other thing I was going to ask, what gear have you got?

[Nzshrimper]

So what did you endup with out of the insurance payout?
nothing yet.. got to go and collect it from the shop.. they are replacing the whole lot old for new.. but i have some spare cash to buy some new toys to go with.

[dgcorner]

Whooohoo.... i got my press pass for the V8's ... ...

hmm now what gear do i need,,, a monopod would be nice.. a larger lens.. :rolleyes: a spare body... packed lunch.:lol:

oh well 3 days of close up racing action will be a blast.. :lol: :lol: :lol:

(if you cant tell i am very happy)


Congratulations!!! Looking forward to your pics. Do keep both eyes open -- we wouldn't want to see you in the front pages like that other photog... oh... your not an Aussie... then you should be safe ;-)

[Nzshrimper]

No really, congrats for that man. I hope ya get some good action. remember to keep both eyes open :)

do you have a customer that you are shooting for?

and the other thing I was going to ask, what gear have you got?

no customers just me oh and my son he wants a few big prints for his wall ... and no gear as of yet.. going shopping over the weekend... the stuff on my signature is to be replaced and i have another 3k to spend on bits..

[Nzshrimper]

lens ideas would be nice.. :D

[naqs]

Whooohoo.... i got my press pass for the V8's ... :D :D :D ...

hmm now what gear do i need,,, a monopod would be nice.. a larger lens.. :rolleyes: a spare body... packed lunch.:lol:

oh well 3 days of close up racing action will be a blast.. :lol: :lol: :lol:

(if you cant tell i am very happy)

sounds cool mate... wouldn't mind see some pics afterwards either

[weka2000]

lens ideas would be nice.. :D

You getting 30D/5D that will dictate your glass needs

30D=Sigma
5D=Canon L and primes

[tag141]

lens ideas would be nice.. :D

When is the V8? I might being taking a forced holiday !!!

Weka, I wouldn't put such a big photo of myself on my website, but then I have a face for radio. I know you don't give up so I reckon you can do a pretty decent site. What are you building it with?

Plus I've just been asked to take a few photos at an 80th birthday 'bash'. Should be good, it's during the day, in some nice gardens and only a few guests and family. Great grandkids right up to the great grandparents.

[Nzshrimper]

When is the V8? I might being taking a forced holiday !!!

Weka, I wouldn't put such a big photo of myself on my website, but then I have a face for radio. I know you don't give up so I reckon you can do a pretty decent site. What are you building it with?

Plus I've just been asked to take a few photos at an 80th birthday 'bash'. Should be good, it's during the day, in some nice gardens and only a few guests and family. Great grandkids right up to the great grandparents.
24-26 november

[Nzshrimper]

You getting 30D/5D that will dictate your glass needs

30D=Sigma
5D=Canon L and primes
30d at the moment.. but the L and primes would be the way i wish to go.. (allows for upgrades of the body)

[weka2000]

30d at the moment.. but the L and primes would be the way i wish to go.. (allows for upgrades of the body)

Yep think ahead

[dgcorner]

Chris -- I am happy with my 70-200 but that might be short for motor sport. You can add a 1.4 extender though...

[DiscoLizard]

Tony - check your pm.

[Nzshrimper]

Chris -- I am happy with my 70-200 but that might be short for motor sport. You can add a 1.4 extender though...
i too am happy with the 70-200, i want a shorter 'L' and a longer 'L' say a 300 or a 400, an extender is on my list at some point.

i am thinking may be a

mono pod
a 300mm 'L'
flash gun (580ex)
1.4 extender

(might get a secondhand 500mm)

so that leaves a shorter lens or may be 2.

[weka2000]

Tony - check your pm.

You want to see what the others think?

[weka2000]

i too am happy with the 70-200, i want a shorter 'L' and a longer 'L' say a 300 or a 400, an extender is on my list at some point.

i am thinking may be a

mono pod
a 300mm 'L'
flash gun (580ex)
1.4 extender

(might get a secondhand 500mm)

so that leaves a shorter lens or may be 2.

The 400mm F5.6 is sharp light and works with 1.4 TC but manual focus unless you have a 1D series
300mm You could use the 70-200 with TC 1.4

[rabsoft]

Weka here is some webpage templates that are well worth a look I am very impressed with them, they are created in flash but they look realy nice

[naqs]

Weka here is some webpage templates that are well worth a look I am very impressed with them, they are created in flash but they look realy nice

where are they?? :D

[Nzshrimper]

Weka here is some webpage templates that are well worth a look I am very impressed with them, they are created in flash but they look realy nice
something is missing . DOOH!!;)

[Nzshrimper]

When is the V8? I might being taking a forced holiday !!!



so are you coming - 24th to the 26th
i'll fire up a BBQ at the weekend and get in some cold ones.

[weka2000]

Weka here is some webpage templates that are well worth a look I am very impressed with them, they are created in flash but they look realy nice
Whats this self searching......oh I hate flash pages

[CliveyBoy]

You want to see what the others think?
An intriguing comment. Can you share?

[weka2000]

An intriguing comment. Can you share?

All will be reveled :)

[CliveyBoy]

I plan to return to the cyanide tanks at Victoria Battery soon to put a bit more effort into getting good shots.

One problem is getting enough light on the funnel without blowing out the concrete. I want to use the 550EX inside the concrete footing but still trigger it by the ST-E2 remote. At a range of 11 metres, I can trigger the flash which is out of sight. A mirror can be used to reflect the IR signal! The mirror was positioned so that looking along the camera line, the flash receiver could be seen centrally in the mirror.

It was tested with the mirror and fired every time, and without the mirror, and would not fire.

To save carrying a glass mirror, I will test again using my 33" foldout reflector. That might be harder to position correctly, if it works at all.

[CliveyBoy]

All will be reveled :)
We will revel in the revealing!:D

[NordieBoy]

hmm now what gear do i need,,, a monopod would be nice.. a larger lens.. :rolleyes: a spare body... packed lunch.:lol:

oh well 3 days of close up racing action will be a blast.. :lol: :lol: :lol:

(if you cant tell i am very happy)

Tip #1.
Don't pack you lunch yet, do it the day before or on the morning of the event.

:rolleyes: :p

[tag141]

so are you coming - 24th to the 26th
i'll fire up a BBQ at the weekend and get in some cold ones.

It doesn't look like it. My 'holiday' is between 29/11 - 6/12. Going to be working the weekend before.

If you want to borrow a 2x Kenko TC let me know. Ask Weka, I think the Kenko isn't too bad.

[weka2000]

It doesn't look like it. My 'holiday' is between 29/11 - 6/12. Going to be working the weekend before.

If you want to borrow a 2x Kenko TC let me know. Ask Weka, I think the Kenko isn't too bad.

kenko pro 300 is fine. Used with my Bigma

[theflyingkiwi]

I plan to return to the cyanide tanks at Victoria Battery soon to put a bit more effort into getting good shots.

One problem is getting enough light on the funnel without blowing out the concrete. I want to use the 550EX inside the concrete footing but still trigger it by the ST-E2 remote. At a range of 11 metres, I can trigger the flash which is out of sight. A mirror can be used to reflect the IR signal! The mirror was positioned so that looking along the camera line, the flash receiver could be seen centrally in the mirror.

It was tested with the mirror and fired every time, and without the mirror, and would not fire.

To save carrying a glass mirror, I will test again using my 33" foldout reflector. That might be harder to position correctly, if it works at all.

Clive I would be interesting in seeing what you get. this will mean you will have to post a picture or two :)

most of the photos that I got from there are just ok. nothing interesting :( never mind it's not far from home so I will visit again sometime.

[Nzshrimper]

Tip #1.
Don't pack you lunch yet, do it the day before or on the morning of the event.

:rolleyes: :p
bugger .. i ve already packed it.. :lol:

tag shame you cant make it, and thanks for the offer.. of the TC and is that an offer tony.. ;)

Lets see what i get at the shop in the weekend and I'll get back to you guys.

[rabsoft]

Whats this self searching......oh I hate flash pages

Oppps here ya go

http://templates.bigwebmaster.com/Art_&_Photography/

[NordieBoy]

bugger .. i ve already packed it.. :lol:

tag shame you cant make it, and thanks for the offer.. of the TC and is that an offer tony.. ;)

Lets see what i get at the shop in the weekend and I'll get back to you guys.

I've got a Tamron SP 2xTC if you want to have a play with it.
I don't have a lens that it'll autofocus with at the moment but there is a 70-200 f2.8 L on TM at the moment and it's in Nelson...

[weka2000]

Oppps here ya go

http://templates.bigwebmaster.com/Art_&_Photography/

I had a play with those type templates, the psd slices are fun to get working when you want to change something

[weka2000]

Am I old fasioned in my thinking. Ive sent out 20 odd e-mails to models re TFP. Ive had 2 come back and say love to but we no longer do TFP so if you happy to pay $50an hour........:evil: What ever happened to remembering when you started and some one gave you a chance and helped you get a portfilio.

Oh well I get the final laugh I will get better with age they will get............

[theflyingkiwi]

you know you could just put an add in a paper. I am sure there are some models out there that would like experince in font of the camera.

[naqs]

I had a play with those type templates, the psd slices are fun to get working when you want to change something

you know... I'm not trying to be a thief or anything but those templates would be really easy to copy without buying them, just change a few things to get away from copyright

[rabsoft]

Am I old fasioned in my thinking. Ive sent out 20 odd e-mails to models re TFP. Ive had 2 come back and say love to but we no longer do TFP so if you happy to pay $50an hour........:evil: What ever happened to remembering when you started and some one gave you a chance and helped you get a portfilio.

Oh well I get the final laugh I will get better with age they will get............


Ummm sorry to have to ask this but what is TFP ??

[weka2000]

Ummm sorry to have to ask this but what is TFP ??
Time for prints.

Ad in paper and you would get well ..........

[rabsoft]

you know... I'm not trying to be a thief or anything but those templates would be really easy to copy without buying them, just change a few things to get away from copyright

I sorta did that today it isn't as easy as it sounds but can be done, I had a play with one and found out just how hard it is to modify a flash site, I can do a bit of scripting but after 20 mins I was still lost on what to do and couldn't even modify simple things

[rabsoft]

Time for prints.

Ad in paper and you would get well ..........

Put an add on your website and list it in google

[Nzshrimper]

Follow the formula that Lorek uses. He hands out cards to women he wants to photo, gives a brief intro of himself and leaves upto them to call.

Seems to work for him .

[tag141]

It's about three years old now, hasn't been updated for donkeys yonks (whatever a 'yonk' is) but it shows what can be done quite quickly. It's simply a jalbum template within a table and then a simple menu in another column. Some links on some pages still don't work.

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz

It'll undergo a wash and brush one day but it took less than an hour to put together...and probably shows !!!

[naqs]

I sorta did that today it isn't as easy as it sounds but can be done, I had a play with one and found out just how hard it is to modify a flash site, I can do a bit of scripting but after 20 mins I was still lost on what to do and couldn't even modify simple things

oh yea, flash, hmm... never mind, i don't know anything about flash, execpt the fact that my photo's are flash LOL :)

[naqs]

Follow the formula that Lorek uses. He hands out cards to women he wants to photo, gives a brief intro of himself and leaves upto them to call.

Seems to work for him .

clever Idea...

[theflyingkiwi]

Time for prints.

Ad in paper and you would get well ..........

well that comes down to 2 things, what you say in the add and the phone interview.

if you don't think that she is what you are looking for then leave don't worry about.

[CliveyBoy]

Ummm sorry to have to ask this but what is TFP ??
http://www.onetalentsource.com/view_article/27/

[naqs]

I see someone from this area is bidding on this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Other/auction-77709589.htm I was also keen on it untill I found out that they cost $36 new

[theflyingkiwi]

I see someone from this area is bidding on this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Other/auction-77709589.htm I was also keen on it untill I found out that they cost $36 new

where you looking, brand new they are over $100, photo and video in chch as them for $110.79

[naqs]

where you looking, brand new they are over $100, photo and video in chch as them for $110.79

... I have my contacts, LOL I must have got it wrong, where about is the chch store, do they have a website

[Nzshrimper]

merivale mall.

website is
http://www.photo.co.nz/

i am going there 2morrow if you want me to look for somethings for you.

[naqs]

merivale mall.

website is
http://www.photo.co.nz/

i am going there 2morrow if you want me to look for somethings for you.

don't tempt me... naa I don't have the money at the moment, thanks anyway, The states is still cheaper for me

[weka2000]

Follow the formula that Lorek uses. He hands out cards to women he wants to photo, gives a brief intro of himself and leaves upto them to call.

Seems to work for him .

And thus the website/business cards need to get sorted.
I want to start very simple.

I guess all this stuffing around is part of it. Worst case is I have to pay for a model.

[Nzshrimper]

dont give up yet young man..

to build a house dont build it on sand.... ;)

[Moppie]

... I have my contacts, LOL I must have got it wrong,


I was wondering what you were smoking, the cheap copies cost about $36, when you can find them.
The genuine Canon ones are over $100.

[weka2000]

dont give up yet young man..

to build a house dont build it on sand.... ;)

So true. And wouldnt you know it 2 nitro girls got in contact with me :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

So true. And wouldnt you know it 2 nitro girls got in contact with me :lol:
nice.. before you know it you will be charging them for your time..

[DiscoLizard]

dont give up yet young man..

to build a house dont build it on sand.... ;)

Actually, sand can be a very good foundation for a house :D

Or so the architect I work with told me the other day.