GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[scotttnz]

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

I know.....I know.....I have already PMed him, but I may be using it myself that day! Shocking isn't it that I may want to use my own lens.

I believe Pete is the only other one with a 70-200 f2.8, and his is already on loan to Moppie.

[FlyingPete]

I know.....I know.....I have already PMed him, but I may be using it myself that day! Shocking isn't it that I may want to use my own lens.

I believe Pete is the only other one with a 70-200 f2.8, and his is already on loan to Moppie.

Yep 70-200 already out, I am not exactly sure when Moppie is finished with it, but you may be able to work something out?

[weka2000]

Shocking isn't it that I may want to use my own lens.

We all need to remeber that it is the goodwill of others to lend out their gear. To ask is often best done VIA PM not a big bold WANT. Owners reserve the right not to respond to requests or to say no. If you dont like the possibility of been turned down dont ask.

Wazza owns the most expensive glass, I own the most expensive camera. It is our right to offer our goods so when you are talking $4 /5.5 K thats alot of money to lend to someone. Many people have given up a lot to get their own glass, and time is a combodity that they have little of.

By all means put up your requests to borrow, but dont expect anything this will save you been dissapointed.

[NordieBoy]

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

My commute is down to my motorbike and off anywhere within a 100km radius from home.
I get paid to ride around and play with computers :cool:

It's easier to think of me as Superman.
That you have to book a week in advance.
I've even got the cape and wear my undies on the outside :D

[scotttnz]

I am happy to loan my gear to people I know, and I have benifitted from borrowing peoples gear. It is very usefull, especially when trying to work out what your next piece of kit might be. But lets not forget who's gear it is and who paid for it.....that's all.

[iKirst]

I've even got the cape and wear my undies on the outside :D
"Underwear goes inside the Pants"
Great song by Lazyboy ;)

You should devise some kind of Bat signal for your clients. I know the telephone is the usual way, but that's so last century :lol:

[dgcorner]

"Underwear goes inside the Pants"
Great song by Lazyboy ;)

You should devise some kind of Bat signal for your clients. I know the telephone is the usual way, but that's so last century :lol:

TXT/PXT will do...:lol:

[dgcorner]

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

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

if its not one thing its another GRRRRR


end of rant

carry on normal transmission

Simon, CliveBoy mentioned that he had a few spares (not sure if you got to read that post a few pages back) If I remember correctly, he was offering it for $20.

Cheers!

John

[Moppie]

Yep 70-200 already out, I am not exactly sure when Moppie is finished with it, but you may be able to work something out?


I should be back in Auckland by 7 or 8 pm, I have feeling that might be to late for Simon.

Ill start returning things on the Monday evening, probably in the reverse order that I picked it up in :)

[Wazza]

We all need to remeber that it is the goodwill of others to lend out their gear. To ask is often best done VIA PM not a big bold WANT. Owners reserve the right not to respond to requests or to say no. If you dont like the possibility of been turned down dont ask.

Wazza owns the most expensive glass, I own the most expensive camera. It is our right to offer our goods so when you are talking $4 /5.5 K thats alot of money to lend to someone. Many people have given up a lot to get their own glass, and time is a combodity that they have little of.

By all means put up your requests to borrow, but dont expect anything this will save you been dissapointed.

Fair enough.
I was just pushing the message out, as I hadn't seen any discussion whether, offers or declines.. So was wondering how he was getting on. :lol:

Anyway, it's for D1 NZ, and I think the most useable focal lengths would be 17-100mm, and possibly a longer lens for coming off the first straight into the esses at Pukekohe, but the panning shots, and fun ones, are generally right next to the track. I'd give my 70-300 if asked. :o

[forsaken]

Scott had already explained the situation to me. I will have a crack with the 18 - 125 and see how that goes, I could always have a crack with nifty :).

on to a different topic:

got a call from Harvey Normans yesterday, they hadn't heard back from canon with regards to my 18 - 55 thats in for repair. They rang canon and canon said 4 week turn around for their repairs. I guess I will be lucky to see it this side of easter

[tim]

They bother to repair an 18-55? That's the kit lens right? Isn't it cheaper and easier just to toss it and give you a new one? Even better toss it away yourself, you have better lenses.

[dgcorner]

Simon -- I have an old 80-200mm if you can use it... I didn't offer since you might have had a crack at the better lenses. 24-70? Let me know.

[iKirst]

They bother to repair an 18-55? That's the kit lens right? Isn't it cheaper and easier just to toss it and give you a new one? Even better toss it away yourself, you have better lenses.
Tossing anything is a bit silly, unless you're made of money ;)

[forsaken]

They bother to repair an 18-55? That's the kit lens right? Isn't it cheaper and easier just to toss it and give you a new one? Even better toss it away yourself, you have better lenses.


its under warrenty so it would be stupid not to. There are times its good to have a lens that your not to concerned if it gets busted.

I will probably end up putting it up on trade me though $1 reserve :)

[forsaken]

Simon -- I have an old 80-200mm if you can use it... I didn't offer since you might have had a crack at the better lenses. 24-70? Let me know.

Having a look at some of the exif data from other peoples shots from similar spots the 18 - 125 may just cover the range I need. the main reason I mentioned the 70 - 200 f/2.8 is that that is the lens I am looking at purchasing next.

but no hurry. After this weekend I have until around June to test/ fall in love with/ and purchase one :)


On another note I got the EF lens work III book toady. WOW. very informative

[weka2000]

On another note I got the EF lens work III book toady. WOW. very informative

Its a good book. The bit after the glass is very informative

[weka2000]

Check this out http://www.tincheungcamera.com.hk

I used the asb conversion. Someone on trade me is making some money.

Now do we buy from this crowd?

PS Just created an account :)

[dgcorner]

Check this out http://www.tincheungcamera.com.hk

I used the asb conversion. Someone on trade me is making some money.

Now do we buy from this crowd?

PS Just created an account :)

Try and compare prices to www.cathayphoto.com.sg (http://www.cathayphoto.com.sg) -- I purchased my old stuff from them at very competitive prices. Only problem is they require bank drafts... If you know what you want, you can ask them to email you a quotation then you can decide to confirm at a later date.

[joeseph]

Try and compare prices to www.cathayphoto.com.sg (http://www.cathayphoto.com.sg) --

and they have a great shop...

[weka2000]

Try and compare prices to www.cathayphoto.com.sg (http://www.cathayphoto.com.sg) -- I purchased my old stuff from them at very competitive prices. Only problem is they require bank drafts... If you know what you want, you can ask them to email you a quotation then you can decide to confirm at a later date.

Singapore?

[dgcorner]

Singapore?

Yep! As Duncan mentions they have a nice shop too. I miss going to that "fine" city... so many nice electronic toys at real bargain prices... that's if you know where to look. SIM LIM Square is also another good place to go...

BUT, you need to know your prices first. Doing homework is critical. If they can rob you blind they will.

[dgcorner]

Matt - although it is barely 4 hours to go -- a happy birthday to you ol' man!!! All the best for tomorrow and the coming year!!!

Cheers!

[weka2000]

Matt is that the big 19? Happy birthday. I havnt forgoten my print either I hope its safe and you didnt sell it :rolleyes:

Oh Scott 24mm is VERY wide I think you maybe right. Need to test in 1 of my usual spots.

[NordieBoy]

Check this out http://www.tincheungcamera.com.hk

I used the asb conversion. Someone on trade me is making some money.

Now do we buy from this crowd?

PS Just created an account :)

Bigma for $1400 NZ :D

[::John::]

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 APO RF EX DG/HSM AUD$1,275 here - what do you pay for them over there?

[scotttnz]

First GKPE fortnightly challenge is over here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1323902#post1323902

[Wazza]

Is Glamour and Nude allowed, as long as it's taken in the backyard?

[joeseph]

Is Glamour and Nude allowed, as long as it's taken in the backyard?

:rolleyes:

[MattL]

Matt - although it is barely 4 hours to go -- a happy birthday to you ol' man!!! All the best for tomorrow and the coming year!!!

Cheers!

Thanks John. If I keep this up, Ill reach Tonys level in no time :P

[MattL]

Matt is that the big 19? Happy birthday. I havnt forgoten my print either I hope its safe and you didnt sell it :rolleyes:

Oh Scott 24mm is VERY wide I think you maybe right. Need to test in 1 of my usual spots.

Yeap, 19 Tomorrow. Your print. haha. Its in my car, and has been for a week or so. Ill dig it out tomorrow and see how well its survived. I think its under a couple climbing ropes lol. I've been pretty hetic recently.

[tim]

Is Glamour and Nude allowed, as long as it's taken in the backyard?

Best check with Kirst first ;)

[weka2000]

Is Glamour and Nude allowed, as long as it's taken in the backyard?

Hell yes :lol:

[MattL]

Does anyone here find this mildly amusing? http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10374228

[weka2000]

So why are our prices in the shops so dam expensive, dont they realise we now have access to the rest of the world?

Maybe I can afford a 120-300 F2.8 :lol: yes dear I put all the money back from the stuff I sold to harvey norman.

[NordieBoy]

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 APO RF EX DG/HSM AUD$1,275 here - what do you pay for them over there?

$1600nz on trademe.

[MattL]

I've decided I really want a 500mm IS. How much is one of those on trademe? :P

[weka2000]

I've decided I really want a 500mm IS. How much is one of those on trademe? :P


There was a 400 F2.8 at the moment (last night) $6500 buy now

[::John::]

$1600nz on trademe.

Thanks Fran

[MattL]

actually 400mm wouldnt be a bad one either. Could easy stack a TC on that and get good results. I want it for surfing shots.

[tim]

Does anyone here find this mildly amusing? http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10374228

Yeah that's pretty funny!

actually 400mm wouldnt be a bad one either. Could easy stack a TC on that and get good results. I want it for surfing shots.

Nah, you don't want a 400mm lens. What you really want for surfing shots is a 1-series body and a fisheye lens, get yourself right up to the action. Maybe a 10-20 would be ok. Think of the shots you could take!

[forsaken]

happy birthday MattL

[tim]

Happy birthday Matt!

[MattL]

I think the 1 series are weather sealed, not 'pounding surf sealed'.


Thanks Simon :D

[MattL]

Thanks Tim. Maybe Ill get a 1 series for my birthday :D haha.

[iKirst]

Have a day, Matt :D

[joeseph]

Matt, out of consideration to our neighbours, I won't begin singing. Happy birthday anyway!

[dgcorner]

Does anyone here find this mildly amusing? http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10374228

LOL! I have second thoughts about going above at 110kph on a fairly good stretch... and I have a pair of hands!!! I used to go up to where the car would let me -- 210kph (I think it was speed limited!) but that was when I was young and foolish, and thought that I was invincible. 25 odd years can make you grow up...

[weka2000]

LOL! I have second thoughts about going above at 110kph on a fairly good stretch... and I have a pair of hands!!! I used to go up to where the car would let me -- 210kph (I think it was speed limited!) but that was when I was young and foolish, and thought that I was invincible. 25 odd years can make you grow up...

Kids did it for me. Bye bye RX7

dgcorner 3 to go :)

[dgcorner]

So why are our prices in the shops so dam expensive, dont they realise we now have access to the rest of the world. . .

Other than higher labour and over-head costs, the retailers here can be a little greedy. There too are people who can't be bothered (or are frightened) of purchasing things on line (aren't you glad we're so adventurous?)

With the advent of eBay, and other on-line stores (e.g., B&H, Adorama) that virtually ship anywhere in the world, people like us are able to take advantage of prices from countries that have 1) lower import duties, e.g. HK & Singapore; 2) lower overhead costs - HK; 3) far larger markets, e.g. USA; blah blah blah...

If what I heard is correct, only 25% of the population have computers... of that, less than 1/4 purchase on-line... so... there you have it.

[dgcorner]

Kids did it for me. Bye bye RX7

dgcorner 3 to go :)

Holy cr@p -- I wasn't even counting... I'm joining the league of post-whores!:lol: I should make my 1000th post something nice... probably like a picture post ;-)

[weka2000]

Well Im home sick, my wife and kids have run away to Tauranga without me to stay with my mum. I want to go out to some waterfalls but have no energy.

So back to bed for me and my photography books to learn how to take WOW photos.

[forsaken]

quiet day here to. Preparing my gear to head down to puke tomorrow. Back to study my car mags and books

[scotttnz]

Just got back from auckland camera with a slim line 77mm CP. That will fit my 10-20, 70-200, and 17-55 f2.8 IS.......

[weka2000]

Just got back from auckland camera with a slim line 77mm CP. That will fit my 10-20, 70-200, and 17-55 f2.8 IS.......

When did you get a 10-20 ;) . Dont screw it on to tight on the 10-20 I dont think there is much play between the 2 bits of glass.

Want to go to KareKare latter? Ring me

[NordieBoy]

So back to bed for me and my photography books to learn how to take WOW photos.
You can't, they won't let you in with a camera.

Damn World of Wearables and Classic Cars Museum.

[scotttnz]

When did you get a 10-20

I didn't.....I paid for it Moppie got it:)

Want to go to KareKare latter? Ring me

I can't. Wifes away for the weekend and I've got the kids.

[weka2000]

I can't. Wifes away for the weekend and I've got the kids.

Mine away for the weekend with the kids :)

[Wazza]

Hello all. :p

Happy birthday Matt...

Need to add some pricing to my website, as I strangely have 3 people wishing to have prices for upcoming weddings. Workmates were asking how much I was getting for them.. "$3000?" .. I look back at them blankly. :p

I'm thinking basic package minimum of $1000 or higher. I've seen work of $3000+ photographers, and beleive there's not much difference at all. In fact, I was critiquing back to myself, and agreeing some were worse. :p

[MattL]

Warren, Kirst, anyone else feeling up for it, Ohagans highland park, 9pm. I'll be having a few beers with some mates, you're all welcome to come along.

[NordieBoy]

Oh, just noticed we've left the Cali POTN thread in our dust. :D

[MattL]

oooh. Look. Post number 1111.


Edit. Dammnit. Im too slow! haha.

[weka2000]

Warren, Kirst, anyone else feeling up for it, Ohagans highland park, 9pm. I'll be having a few beers with some mates, you're all welcome to come along.

Got to be under 30 to enter :lol:

[MattL]

Got to be under 30 to enter :lol:

Dont be silly. You can all come along. Tony it might just take us a few drinks untill we start calling you gramps. :D

[Wazza]

Yeah thanks for the text. I'll see what we're doing later, although we have a DVD hired to watch. A shame you're not local :p

BTW, does that mean Kirst can't enter either?? She's almost 32

[weka2000]

Dont be silly. You can all come along. Tony it might just take us a few drinks untill we start calling you gramps. :D

Im about ready for bed. Cant wait for this cold/bug to be over :(
I got places to go people to see and things to shoot.

[FlyingPete]

Well I'm out for now as well :( Also home without wife, but with child, just put her to bed, went out swimming at 10am this morning, one thing lead to another (marble runs, grandmothers, airport to watch the planes etc), and only just got home, great daddy daughter day though :D

[Moppie]

Happy B'day Matt, your just down the road, but unforunatly I have to be up at 4:30am tomorrow for this golf day, hope you have a great night!
Its tempting to pop down with the nifty and 580 on though :D :D

[weka2000]

Well I just woke up, and wouldnt you know its RAINING :lol: bring it on after Moppies golf day. I know where Im going to be this week.

[Wazza]

Sorry Moppie and Simon for such a crap day for photos for your various shooting subjects. :o

[weka2000]

Sorry Moppie and Simon for such a crap day for photos for your various shooting subjects. :o

Yes its 2 days late was ment to be here Thursday/ friday and fine for the weekend. You would think with all the hi tech weather systems we have they would be able to get it right.

Seems the cowcockies still use the cloud system....Red sky at night.....

Well Ive got my head in a great book "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson
Im finding as I go back and re read stuff the gaps get filled in.

I also seem to be playing more with the different settings on the 5D and I did on the 20D. I guess I need to justify the price and to get the most out of it.

Decided that with winter comming up I will get my Sigma 150 macro. What else can you do on wet winters days.

[weka2000]

MattL here you go

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/auction-51859270.htm

[tim]

More wedding photos (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1327690), got some nice ones :) I set up my speedlite studio and got some great shots, now I want another light as backlight!

[weka2000]

More wedding photos (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1327690), got some nice ones :) I set up my speedlite studio and got some great shots, now I want another light as backlight!

Get another 550ex and ST-E2 you will be set.

When are you up next? Ive got 1 x 580ex 2x550 ex 1x ST-E2 you could play with before you buy.
Inside is great but not sure about the range outside, reports not that great. Makes it easier with out the 580ex on camera as master. I love the freedom to move around my "model"

[dgcorner]

My 1000th post on the Fortnight GKPE Challenge #1 here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1329455#post1329455)

[Wazza]

Congrats John, that was rather quick. :)

I just passed 3000

[forsaken]

Well I got absolutely drenched, camrea came through surprisingly well considering how wet it got, only issue was lens fogging on the 18 - 125 (ended up using nifty until the other came right)

then got home to a house with no power :(

its one of those days

[Moppie]

I got wet. Very wet.

Forunatly all the gear stayed dry, plastic bags, some sellotape and big white a lens a with long hood proved very useful.
The 24-70 with a 580ex was then fantastic for the price giving inside club house in really bad light.

I have 397 photos to sort through (got love high speed, I was worse than Warren with the shutter button) but Ill get round to posting some during the week.

Thanks again to everyone who loaned me Kit!

[dgcorner]

Congrats John, that was rather quick. :)

I just passed 3000

Wow, 3000! That will take me another 6 months!

[dgcorner]

I got wet. Very wet.

Forunatly all the gear stayed dry, plastic bags, some sellotape and big white a lens a with long hood proved very useful.
The 24-70 with a 580ex was then fantastic for the price giving inside club house in really bad light.

I have 397 photos to sort through (got love high speed, I was worse than Warren with the shutter button) but Ill get round to posting some during the week.

Thanks again to everyone who loaned me Kit!

Looking forward to your posts -- it must have been a challenge shooting in this horrible weather!

[dgcorner]

Well I got absolutely drenched, camrea came through surprisingly well considering how wet it got, only issue was lens fogging on the 18 - 125 (ended up using nifty until the other came right)

then got home to a house with no power :(

its one of those days

Simon, post some -- it would be fantastic seeing those cars slip-sliding through the rain!

[forsaken]

uploading them now. Will find acouple worth posting before I crash.

[dgcorner]

All the best for the coming week to everyone!

I'm starting it off by driving Tina to the High Court first thing in the morning:( She was chosen for jury service, and her company doesn't exempt employees -- their way of supporting the justice system. I just hope she isn't chosen. A couple of mates mentioned that it can be stressful especially when rape cases are heard...:confused:

While waiting for her, I'll be heading to the export office and see whether there are opportunities to sell some NZ made stuff back in Manila -- doing my part to keep the local economy moving ;-)

Cheers!

[forsaken]

388 photos and 90% crap.

the weather was the winner on the day :(

[Wazza]

Poor Tina. I hope she don't get chosen also.

Poor Simon also. All nice and wet. Just get that lens dry quickly, open lens caps and stick in the sun, when it comes out in a couple of weeks.I'll keep an eye out for a couple of shots.

[forsaken]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1330345#post1330345

there it is.




lens is in the airing cupboard as I type

[Wazza]

I''ll comment on pics tomorrow.

Anotrher thing, if camera got soaked, keep batteries out now, to avoid any short circuiting

[forsaken]

luckily the camera didn't get 'that' wet but will do that anyway, better to be safe than sorry. No point in commenting on the pics I know they are lousy

[tim]

Get another 550ex and ST-E2 you will be set.

When are you up next? Ive got 1 x 580ex 2x550 ex 1x ST-E2 you could play with before you buy.
Inside is great but not sure about the range outside, reports not that great. Makes it easier with out the 580ex on camera as master. I love the freedom to move around my "model"

I like having the 580EX on camera as fill - all I really need is a backlight. No point in overlighting things, and since i'm full time at photography now and not working in IT I have to be more careful with the $$$. I'd love to get another slave (2nd hand 550EX maybe), Sigma 30mm F1.4, protech strap, and a couple of other little things before the NZD is worth absolute peanuts.

[dgcorner]

[quote=Wazza]Poor Tina. I hope she don't get chosen also...quote]

Thanks Warren. Made it through the first 2 - murder & rape... the lawyers of the Crown "challenged" her -- which was a good thing! BUT, she has to return to the jury room tomorrow to see whether she will be chosen for a drug case -- someone caught supplying P, and precusrsors... What a morning!

[dgcorner]

While waiting for Tina to get out of the "Jury Room" I had a walk around town... Dropped by Photo Warehouse and Camera & Camers to check prices for an 82mm CP... wow, those things cost an arm... Sigma EX CP was $300++ and Marumi CP was $172... Looks like I will be looking around eBay or B&H again...

BTW, I got to hold a 5D... drool, drool, drool... maybe in a couple of years... the 40D or 50D will have all the bells & whistles that the 5D has... I can but only dream... ;-)

[Wazza]

Good job she didn't get chosen for those ones...

As for me, I'm just waiting for Queensberry to get back to me regarding prices.

[weka2000]

BTW, I got to hold a 5D... drool, drool, drool... maybe in a couple of years... the 40D or 50D will have all the bells & whistles that the 5D has... I can but only dream... ;-)

Why wait when you can have it now, upgrade the 20D :lol: join me on the other side FF

[dgcorner]

Why wait when you can have it now, upgrade the 20D :lol: join me on the other side FF

:lol: :lol: I'll have to wait lest I get booted out of the house.

I will get there one of these days... I just have to sell a few container loads of canned tuna, or find a really good paying job:rolleyes:

Shooting FF must be really good...

[dgcorner]

Good job she didn't get chosen for those ones...

As for me, I'm just waiting for Queensberry to get back to me regarding prices.

Haven't you been waiting for days to get the quotation? Pretty slack of them to keep a super photog waiting! ;-)

[weka2000]

Shooting FF must be really good...

come over for coffee and you can have a play. Bring wife and kids and we can do some family shoots

[dgcorner]

come over for coffee and you can have a play. Bring wife and kids and we can do some family shoots

Thanks Tony. I guess it will be a matter of getting fully well... (still not 100%) and getting through the next month... Tina's sister is arriving on Wednesday with her whole family... It's going to be another "full house" doing the usual get-togethers, meals, and such... I just hope there's some room to breath or for my photography:(

[Moppie]

I had jury service last year, lots and lots of waiting around, only to find the case was thrown out by the judge because a witness didn't want to testify.
Foruntatly the company was very good, and paid me my full wages, but I felt sorry for those who ran thier own bussiness, or whos employer didn't want to pay them, as the money from the court is only a token of what most people earn, and not enough to cover lost wages.



Some good news though, I just won an iPod Nano for helping out with the company golf day yesterday, as well as a couple of bottles of wine, and I have a check for $200 in my hands.

[iKirst]

Score Moppie :)
Great to see your efforts in the pouring rain were well rewarded :)

John - I haven't scouted back through the thread to see why you are not 100%, but I hope for your sake, you're 100% soon. Full houses are always tiring affairs.

I was called up to Jury Duty once... they sent the request care of my mother in Te Puke for Duty at the North Shore District Court (about 2 years ago)..
Um.. I live in Auckland?

My mother forwarded it to me. I never went to Jury Duty. The request got 'lost in the mail...

MY flatmate had jury service on a drug case, I think. He was head jurer, got paid nicely.

[dgcorner]

I had jury service last year, lots and lots of waiting around, only to find the case was thrown out by the judge because a witness didn't want to testify.
Foruntatly the company was very good, and paid me my full wages, but I felt sorry for those who ran thier own bussiness, or whos employer didn't want to pay them, as the money from the court is only a token of what most people earn, and not enough to cover lost wages.




Some good news though, I just won an iPod Nano for helping out with the company golf day yesterday, as well as a couple of bottles of wine, and I have a check for $200 in my hands.

Cool, an iPod Nano and some wine -- well done! Very generous employer there. Pics?

[dgcorner]

Score Moppie :)
. . . John - I haven't scouted back through the thread to see why you are not 100%, but I hope for your sake, you're 100% soon. Full houses are always tiring affairs.

I was called up to Jury Duty once... they sent the request care of my mother in Te Puke for Duty at the North Shore District Court (about 2 years ago)..
Um.. I live in Auckland?

My mother forwarded it to me. I never went to Jury Duty. The request got 'lost in the mail...

MY flatmate had jury service on a drug case, I think. He was head jurer, got paid nicely.

Recurring throat & chest infection... 2 rounds of antibiotics... hopefully not a 3rd. Nothing contagious though. My GP just wants to make sure that it doesn't go overboard and start my crappy asthma attacks again:( . . . just when I thought things were getting rosy... I get snagged by a thorn ;)

If you're unlucky to live within 30kms. from a courthouse then you will be called sooner or later. We live 23kms to the Auckland high & district court, a few kms. less to the Manukau district court:confused: :cry: :evil:

Tina or I would rather not go through the (jury service) stress right now -- being in-between jobs for 9 months is enough stress... thank God for photography!:D

[tim]

As for me, I'm just waiting for Queensberry to get back to me regarding prices.

I have the QueensBerry price list, email me if you need a price for a specifc thing. There's a $250 charge to get the queenberry welcome pack, including a PhotoJunction license, it's well worth it to have a really nice sample album.

[iKirst]

Recurring throat & chest infection... 2 rounds of antibiotics... hopefully not a 3rd. Nothing contagious though. My GP just wants to make sure that it doesn't go overboard and start my crappy asthma attacks again:( . . . just when I thought things were getting rosy... I get snagged by a thorn ;)

If you're unlucky to live within 30kms. from a courthouse then you will be called sooner or later. We live 23kms to the Auckland high & district court, a few kms. less to the Manukau district court:confused: :cry: :evil:

Tina or I would rather not go through the (jury service) stress right now -- being in-between jobs for 9 months is enough stress... thank God for photography!:D Cup half full John - The thorn is attached to a Rose - Focus on the rose :)

I do live 30km from a courthouse - infact, there are 4 court houses within a 30km radius, maybe 5.. But if they insist on sending the Duty summons to an address other than my own, then theres a chance I will never see the summons ;)

Let me know what kind of work you are looking for, John? I'll add that onto my list of jobs I'm asking adound for. I'm not backwards in coming forwards about these sorts of things ;)

[weka2000]

Getting out of Jury duty - religious reasons "thy shall not judge" works for me.

[weka2000]

Went to get something from the HK store got this back

"This account has been suspended.
Either the domain has been overused, or the reseller ran out of resources."

First time Ive seen 1 of those.

[forsaken]

when they start asking questions to judge wether you are suitable for jury duty just say "I think the bastards guilty" The defence will then deem you unsuitable for jury duty. :)

[joeseph]

Went to get something from the HK store got this back

"This account has been suspended.
Either the domain has been overused, or the reseller ran out of resources."

First time Ive seen 1 of those.

Sounds like a lucky escape to me! rush out immediately & buy a lotto ticket.

[NordieBoy]

Just sold my Fuji on TradeMe and have recieved a "Don't contact the buyer, they're fake" message from TradeMe.
Hmmm.
Only bidder, reserve $400.
Bids of $450 and $550.

Slightly suss :cool:

[forsaken]

Wazza I partially agree with your call on a suitable lens fro the drifting but feel that 125 can be a bit short, especially if trying to get them going off the straight and towards carstol corner (when standing @ castrol) if there was a 50 - 200 f2.8 that would be ideal :)

not sure if D1 will be able to run around at Puke this year as the judged section is off limits to everyone (including puke staff apparantly)

[forsaken]

Just sold my Fuji on TradeMe and have recieved a "Don't contact the buyer, they're fake" message from TradeMe.
Hmmm.
Only bidder, reserve $400.
Bids of $450 and $550.

Slightly suss :cool:

just a little suss, demand trade me pay you for loss of earnings :)

[Wazza]

Wazza I partially agree with your call on a suitable lens fro the drifting but feel that 125 can be a bit short, especially if trying to get them going off the straight and towards carstol corner (when standing @ castrol) if there was a 50 - 200 f2.8 that would be ideal :)

not sure if D1 will be able to run around at Puke this year as the judged section is off limits to everyone (including puke staff apparantly)


Bugger about that. I wonder about V8 Supercars. You should save your $$$ for that one. I was hoping to get down into that corner as a photographer, but guess I won't bother.

[forsaken]

not sure what they will do for the v8s probably open it for photographers and TV knowing the way they bend over backwards for the v8s money

[dgcorner]

Just sold my Fuji on TradeMe and have recieved a "Don't contact the buyer, they're fake" message from TradeMe.
Hmmm.
Only bidder, reserve $400.
Bids of $450 and $550.

Slightly suss :cool:

Fran, heed the warning from the TradeMe team -- I've had a few near misses from people wanting me to send stuff to Nigeria ;-)

[dgcorner]

not sure what they will do for the v8s probably open it for photographers and TV knowing the way they bend over backwards for the v8s money

As for a "PRESS" pass -- say that you are taking photography lessons and this is part of your homework... promise to send them a few of your photos to keep em happy ;-)

[dgcorner]

Getting out of Jury duty - religious reasons "thy shall not judge" works for me.

LOL:lol: :lol: :lol: I should use that for my next summons :lol:

[dgcorner]

when they start asking questions to judge wether you are suitable for jury duty just say "I think the bastards guilty" The defence will then deem you unsuitable for jury duty. :)

hmmm, if the "thou shalt not judge" won't work, this is a good back up!!!:lol: :lol: :lol:

[forsaken]

went to my first inline hockey training in 5 years today. I'm shattered. Then found out our first game is this Saturday :shock: So Wazza even if I had the money Taupo is out this weekend. If you go take lots of pics for me :)

[MattL]

Warren i might be keen on a trip to taupo this weekend. little more info would be good, would you want to leave friday and be back sun night or whaT?

[Wazza]

Event is on Saturday, I'm going to my friends Sky Tower dinner at 9pm, so it's going to be a day trip. The event costs $30, plus $10 if you want pit access.

http://www.lid.co.nz/content/import_faceoff_poster.jpg

[iKirst]

Is Glamour and Nude allowed, as long as it's taken in the backyard?Best check with Kirst first ;) Hell yes :lol: So - I just got pointed to these comments.. Who said I was the model? Maybe it's a shaved cat. I'm sure Ozzy wont mind, in the name of art and photography...:lol:

[dgcorner]

Hi All!

Have a look at this (http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/test/)

John/Kiwibloke did a great job giving me an idea of the different views on a 1.6X vs FF. I thought that you guys might be interested... and the pics may whet your appetite for a 5D or 1D ;-)

Cheers again John/Kiwibloke!

[weka2000]

Hi All!

Have a look at this (http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/test/)

John/Kiwibloke did a great job giving me an idea of the different views on a 1.6X vs FF. I thought that you guys might be interested... and the pics may whet your appetite for a 5D or 1D ;-)

Cheers again John/Kiwibloke!

Ive seen others where they put a rectangle around showing the differences.
But there is nothing like looking at the photos on your PC you have just taken :)

[Wazza]

I'm going in between, and once business runs well (if it does, say after Christmas, may upgrade to a 1DMk III.1.3 x crop factor is appealing. Bit wider, but still beneficial to my longer lens and aviation.

[weka2000]

I'm going in between, and once business runs well (if it does, say after Christmas, may upgrade to a 1DMk III.1.3 x crop factor is appealing. Bit wider, but still beneficial to my longer lens and aviation.

honey we need to pay off Harvey Norman by November I get a second place feeling comming on :rolleyes:

[joeseph]

I was asked to connect a WT-2 to a network today - great I thought, something interesting to do, until I saw the brand on the box :-( (go on, google it...)

[weka2000]

I was asked to connect a WT-2 to a network today - great I thought, something interesting to do, until I saw the brand on the box :-( (go on, google it...)

Third link down is a how-to PDF :)

[FlyingPete]

Phew, so I have just caught up on 2 days of rambling, there is a lot to go through.

Moppie, my apologies for mot having you come in for a drink, dinner was almost served, and a certain little girl was on her final warning...

Anyway, on my soap box time, most of you know I am a storage guy, I work with data and backing it up as my key areas in my job (now working for Dell), and when I say you must backup, I mean it, so stop yakking and go backup your photos...




...still reading huh? Not important, you will do it when you get around to it, well shock tactic time, I bet the data recovery guys can't save you from this crash:
http://www.flyingpete.nzpages.net/DriveCrash1.jpg

And a nice closeup:
http://www.flyingpete.nzpages.net/DriveCrash2.jpg

Moppie can vouch for the authenticity of these shots, I have the actual drive in my office, bet you can't guess how that happened (Moppie knows)...

[weka2000]

Putting in a new HDD and the old one (picture) in hand slipped out of the techies hand as he was about to put it in and transfer all the data over?

Dont you love kids :)

Sandras instructions to the girls last night on her way to work "Now be really good for daddy hes not feeling well and you know what hes like when hes grumpy"

My little angles :rolleyes:

[NordieBoy]

Freeze then drop?

[Moppie]

Moppie can vouch for the authenticity of these shots, I have the actual drive in my office, bet you can't guess how that happened (Moppie knows)...

It looks even more dramatic in person :)

What I find incrediable is I have stripped drives down to the bare disc and tried to do this with them at work, all I ever manage to do is bend them in half, which usualy requires a LOT of pressure.
If they just shattered it would save me a lot of time, and the company a lot of money :)

Ill definitly show these to the marketing team and GM Pete, they might find a use for them on our new website.

Now, what Im curious about is are removable drives just as vunerable?

More and more companies are useing them for weekly, and even daily back ups, sending us drives in thier enclosures packed in foam in a Pelican Case.

[dgcorner]

Pete - welcome back!

those drives look nasty!

[dgcorner]

Spent the last 4 hours trying to configure my "broadband" I couldn't find out what was wrong so I called Xtra helpdesk... after almost 20 minutes of waiting... I was told the my password reset itself and that was probably the main reason why I couldn't connect (with the new one!) Go figure!

Tomorrow will be configuring my son's wireless connection... oh boy...

[FlyingPete]

Tomorrow will be configuring my son's wireless connection... oh boy...

Don't forget to configure security and MAC address filtering, otherwise any ole guy with a laptop will end up using your connection, standard WEP and MAC filtering usually puts it in the two hard basket for most opportunists, won't stop a determined hacker though.

So how did the drive break, well that particular model, the infamous IBM DeskStar 75GXP (aka DeathStar) has about a 99% failure rate, so that one was dead anyway. This drive uses glass platters instead of aluminium.

Anyway I had it stuck to my wall in my office in my drive "Hall of shame", the front was already off so I could see the inners, yesterday morning when I got down to my office I found it and lots of broken glass on my desk, it had fallen down during the night! Not all the glass escaped, the photos show the drive exactly as I found it.

[dgcorner]

Pete, thanks for the tip. I'll read through the manual and configure MAC address filtering.

I've just finished backing up my pics and my docs... just the pics of the shattered drive alone frightened the bejeebers out of me ;-)

[forsaken]

time to back up my backups :)

[Wazza]

Time to continue burning DVD backups..
I have my first 6 months with a 20D on 3 different pcs/harddrives, and DVD copies as well..But more recently, I've been slack and run out of space also. :rolleyes:

[joeseph]

go backup your photos

Funny you should post that Pete, I arrived at work monday to the joys of "operating system not found" message on my desktop.

[weka2000]

Backups 2 types of people those that do and those that will

SCSI 24gig tape drive, Duel Layer DVD, 80gig HDD. Why take chances.

[MattL]

I fall into the cat 'those that will'.

Although things that are really important to me (my big pano's) are sitting on two HDD's and I could probably find a CD lying around somewhere.

[NordieBoy]

Hmmm, thought of someone here when I saw this for some reason...

[weka2000]

Oh yes went to Karekare beach this afternoon

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1345525#post1345525

[MattL]

Nice shots Tony. Is anyone here feeling the TV withdrawl coming on?

[FlyingPete]

Hmmm, thought of someone here when I saw this for some reason...

I think that lizard is related to me, its the eyes that give it away...

[Wazza]

I thought it was the big ears.

[scotttnz]

OK people, I'm sure GKPE members could pick up a few of these prizes.....I'm going to see what I can find to enter over the weekend.

http://www.frogprints.co.nz/photocomp/

[Moppie]

Nice shots Tony. Is anyone here feeling the TV withdrawl coming on?


I don't have skynet :p

[Wazza]

I was just looking at that myself too. :) (competition)

[Wazza]

Anyway, what's everyones weekend plans..

Kirst and I are off to Taupo for the drag/drift and dyno... A bit of alliteration

[iKirst]

^ up at 5am - ack!

"Optus B1 Satellite - READ BEFORE BID"
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/TVs-projectors/Other/auction-52360702.htm

A little light reading for the morning :lol:

ooh - photocomp - like I have a chance .. bwahaha :rolleyes:

[MattL]

from the photocomp T&C's :

Entrants - The competition is open to all New Zealand residents who are Xtra customers and have a valid Xtra email address and password. Employees of the Telecom Group of companies and any of Telecom's agencies associated with the competition, staff of Frogprints, and their immediate families, are not eligible to enter.