GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[TKRFAN]

I've got a coupla shots for ya, but dave asked me not to post them on a website as the car's not got all the sponsers stickers on yet. PM yer e-mail address and I'll pass them along (if ya promise not to post them also...)
Dave said he'll send you some shots with Paul by the car also... :-)

You are officially a legend Joeseph :D Thanks so much for that :)

Now I just have to hope they come to PN so I can see it in person, and take some pics of my own :cool:

[weka2000]

I have been called a lot of things but never a legend. Must be a age thing :p

[momentz]

I have been called a lot of things but never a legend. Must be a age thing :p

Nah, I've been a legend before. Or maybe it's young age :lol:

[weka2000]

Whos up for a waterfall adventure. Requires getting wet but worth the shot.

http://www.awoladventures.co.nz/Piha%20Canyoning.htm

There is a series of canyons below the main falls. Further down the track is the bottom of the canyon with a pool that needs to be crossed in order to get up and into the canyon.

I was thinking backpak in black rubbish bag on a car tire tube to get across (yes you will have to swim)

Have to be afternoon due to sun unless overcast day.

[lil_miss]

Does anyone here list any photos on Shutterstock?

[tim]

Hello all, i'm not long back from holiday, and i've been flat out. Anything interesting happen here in the past couple of weeks? Wedding season starts soon and i'm already pretty busy.

[Wazza]

Busy? Hah!

I had my first day back at work, with the exception of a Wednesday worked week and a half ago, I haven't really done any work in 2 1/2 weeks. I can say it was really tough, my brain was going to sleep before the first break!

I guess I better update my website soon again, and add more recent photos, especially the wedding shots, which Kirst and I shot. Also made a video slideshow, but don't know if I'll release it publicly, due to a small copyright infringement. ;)

[Nzshrimper]

is this tony on another shoot ? :p - or a gkpe outing - thats 5 bodies i can see and some hefty glass,,, - I can just see a security guard asking him to see his media pass, and it taking at least ten mins to find...

(picture borrowed from another poster on this site. cheers)

[tim]

Busy? Hah!

I had my first day back at work, with the exception of a Wednesday worked week and a half ago, I haven't really done any work in 2 1/2 weeks. I can say it was really tough, my brain was going to sleep before the first break!

I'm working 3 days a week, and I have a wedding each weekend, some weekends two. Might take the IT up to 4 days a week if I have time and my sanity survives.

[Cyborg Death Ninja]

I gotta say those knee pads make him look like a bit of a knob :P

[FlyingPete]

I gotta say those knee pads make him look like a bit of a knob :P

What about those Nikon camera straps?

[NordieBoy]

Looks like he's a Prime believer.
1 prime per body.

[naqs]

is this tony on another shoot ? :p - or a gkpe outing - thats 5 bodies i can see and some hefty glass,,, - I can just see a security guard asking him to see his media pass, and it taking at least ten mins to find...

(picture borrowed from another poster on this site. cheers)

man he must be a body builder or somethin because that must be super heavy

[weka2000]

My sort of guy.... well preparded :lol:

[lil_miss]

My god - thats' some serious weight.. hahaha!

[weka2000]

Its well balanced.
So no offeres on my waterfall adventure..........Oh well weka no mates will do it alone :cry:. Remeber Duncan gets the Canon 70-200 F2.8

Oh the landscape to glamour is 80/20 now

[tag141]

That guy is well prepared. He's got a back-up camera for his back-up camera for his back-up camera for his back-up camera for his camera. The knee pads are a marker. When he sinks up to the knee pads from all that weight he has to move.

[Moppie]

Its well balanced.
So no offeres on my waterfall adventure..........


Its tempting, but despite a strong sea faring history, and growing up a stones throw from the sea, I can't really swim very well.

[akiwi]

Does anyone here list any photos on Shutterstock?
Yep, I have nearly 500 images there. I was one of the first photographers. My membership number is nr 131. I see they have now over 47,000 photographers. Makes a nice little bit of pocket money. I have to get around to uploading anoher bunch I have goot ready. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

is this tony on another shoot ? :p - or a gkpe outing - thats 5 bodies i can see and some hefty glass,,, - I can just see a security guard asking him to see his media pass, and it taking at least ten mins to find...

(picture borrowed from another poster on this site. cheers)
I'm so pleased that I have zooms and am able to accept the quality they produce. Don't some people make their own lives difficult. He is probably such a prime fanatic he would rather die carrying 5 cameras with primes rather than a couple of zooms. (Ok we'll ignore the f stops & extra picture quality)

[FlyingPete]

Its well balanced.
So no offeres on my waterfall adventure..........Oh well weka no mates will do it alone :cry:. Remeber Duncan gets the Canon 70-200 F2.8

Oh the landscape to glamour is 80/20 now


Well some of us are back at work, although work is probably not the correct term at it seems I have none to do :rolleyes:

[joeseph]

What's that Dam called we're going to have a look at tomorrow morning Tony? (somewhere out towards Karekare/Piha) anyone else interested in a bit of a mini-GKPE wander?

[Moppie]

Iv got the week off work, what time you planning on leaving?

I'm also about to have a shave and head out west if anyone is interested.

[joeseph]

Iv got the week off work, what time you planning on leaving?

I'm also about to have a shave and head out west if anyone is interested.
Plan was to head off about 9am but guess depends on the fabulous Akl summer conditions as to wether we go or not. How bout we check the skies in the morning & make a call about 8am?

p.s. was that you phoned me earlier? didn't recognise the number so presumed it might be work...

[Wazza]

I can make it along, but would have to jet off by 11:15am, to get home, get changed and go to work!
:p

Actually, there's a severe weather warning for Auckland tomorrow between 6am and 3pm.. Maybe I'll sit inside and laugh. :lol:

[lil_miss]

Yeah weather doesnt look overly flash... Although I would be keen for another mini GKPE at some stage of some sort :) Pity I'm back at work now though :( Could we have one on a weekend?

[weka2000]

Well Im back from the Piha canyon. It was a trip from hell. These guys use ropes and now I know why. 1 spot toke me 40min to get over :lol:

This is a spot thats not for those who hate hights or are not willing to commit.
Perfect spot for me.


Will post picks latter

Duncan Upper Nihotupu Dam just off Piha RD

[weka2000]

I can make it along, but would have to jet off by 11:15am, to get home, get changed and go to work!
:p

Actually, there's a severe weather warning for Auckland tomorrow between 6am and 3pm.. Maybe I'll sit inside and laugh. :lol:

What get out there. Dramtic shots to be have

[TKRFAN]

Wow after seeing the photographer pic - remind me when I win lotto and get all the camera gear I desire, to buy me an assistant to carry it all :D

Sounds like you guys are having fun with the mini expeditions up there :) I look forward to your canyon photos Tony!

[weka2000]

Piha canyon pics

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2506773#post2506773

[Moppie]

Hmmm, theres a really nasty looking front moving in.
I guess Ill have to get up and see whats its like at 8am.

Duncan, yes, that was me :)
If you've still got the number give me a ring in the morning and let me know if its on or not.
If I don't hear from you, Ill ring again, and again, and again, and then ask for a service call out.....

[joeseph]

then ask for a service call out.....
Love to see your face when you get told the non-contracted response time surcharges!

and no I don't think we'll be going out this morning :cry: I don't mind getting a little wet but we don't all have flash weather sealed cameras. Maybe another time Tony?
rain radar as at 08:00
136851

[weka2000]

Glad I went out yesterday :lol:

[Moppie]

Glad I went out yesterday :lol:


Likewise, although it wasn't exactly the best then either.

Oh well, Iv got a hole in the cieling, a set of shelves, and lots of gardening waiting for me.

[Wazza]

Just woke up.. Heh, nice and wet. :p

[Moppie]

Just woke up.. Heh, nice and wet. :p


That might be to much information Warren..........

[joeseph]

That might be to much information Warren..........
LOL! hilarious!
oh well, looks like a nice day to cut up my off-camera cord.

[weka2000]

Just woke up.. Heh, nice and wet. :p

I think there is medication for that...

[weka2000]

Perfect weather for the ranges. makes the greens pop. Perfect weather for a 1D to :lol:

Plastic cover over the 5D would remind me to much of condoms ;)

[Moppie]

LOL! hilarious!
oh well, looks like a nice day to cut up my off-camera cord.


Just make sure you get some decent plugs, Im going to have to cut mine, and do it again.

[Wazza]

It's a warm wetness. :o

25*C

[Moppie]

It's a warm wetness. :o

25*C


Lonely night huh?



Can we get this thread out of the gutter?

[Wazza]

Bula?

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/warren_kirst.jpg


http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/beach.jpg


http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/kirst.jpg


http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/lizard.jpg
100% crop... I love my Sigma 120-300 ;)


http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/lizard2.jpg


http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/kirst_fiji.jpg

[Moppie]

Awesome stuff!
How did the wedding photos come out?

[akiwi]

Nice pictures Warren. Makes me want to get into a warmer climate. I took 5 minutes to scratch my windows clear of ice this morning before driving to work.

[Wazza]

Thanks guys.. Here's the wedding pics. With some photo credit to Kirst, always doing an awesome job.

Quality has been severely reduced, but you should get the idea.
No editing on the pics, it was enough of a mission trying to get the timing right with the song, and fade outs, to match or near enough the full length. Made with Windows Movie Maker... Has options for each slide as 6-8 seconds, but I wasn't able to make a change after applying the images to the storyline. I had to physically start all over again, and hoped it matched up. In the end, I removed 3 images, to just get it close enough to the song length.

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/Fiji_Wedding.wmv
right click and save as.. otherwise windows will do it's normal stupidness.

(I lie, the pic of Kirst obviously was quickly edited).
There's a few flaws, such as uneven horizons, and WB differences between two shots taken 2 seconds apart. Warm tone vs. cooler tone. Other than that, guess it was ok.

[DiscoLizard]

Nice shots, as ever Wazza!

Well, I'm back, Melbourne was lots of fun, as was the new camera.

Hope you all had an enjoyable new years, and that santa was kind to you.


p.s. If anyone wants to rent equipment, I just found this link;
http://www.topicrentals.co.nz/

[theflyingkiwi]

There's a few flaws, such as uneven horizons, and WB differences between two shots taken 2 seconds apart. Warm tone vs. cooler tone. Other than that, guess it was ok.

Some really nice shots Warren. I think you have managed to do well. setting sun and all. My hat goes of to ya. I don't think I could do that. I'm not that good yet.


p.s. If anyone wants to rent equipment, I just found this link;
http://www.topicrentals.co.nz/

hmm nice. I take it the price is per day. hmmmmm that's a lot of $$. the 400 F2.8 would be nice to use during sports events. anyone wont to go halfs?

[Moppie]

T
http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/Fiji_Wedding.wmv
right click and save as.. otherwise windows will do it's normal stupidness.



That looks really good, now you need some proper software to do it with.
How much notice do you need to make a booking?
A friends getting married in March 08, Im going to suggest she take a look at your work :)



hmm nice. I take it the price is per day. hmmmmm that's a lot of $$. the 400 F2.8 would be nice to use during sports events. anyone wont to go halfs?


Some of those prices seem quite reasonable, some are extrondionary!
Clearly aimed at the proffesional market, the sort thats charging several thousand per day.

[lil_miss]

Nice photos Warren :) The frangipanis are beautiful :)

[tag141]

p.s. If anyone wants to rent equipment, I just found this link;
http://www.topicrentals.co.nz/

Let's face it. If we all got together we could do something like that. These guys have 'formed' their own network of photographers. http://www.topicphoto.co.nz. If business is slack, lets rent out our equipment. $310 for the 2N and 24-70 for a day. Would only take 8 days to pay off the lens....anybody want to rent a 2N and 24-70?...anybody?....anybody at all?

[theflyingkiwi]

Some of those prices seem quite reasonable, some are extrondionary!
Clearly aimed at the proffesional market, the sort thats charging several thousand per day.

$50 difference between the MK2 and the MK2n, hmm I don't think so.

anyway some of those lens could be worth a rent. perhaps it's the next GKPE?

[Moppie]

anyway some of those lens could be worth a rent. perhaps it's the next GKPE?

Well all the L series zoomed are owned by one or more people in the group, as is the Sigma 120-300.

The TSE 24mm 3.5 L USM MF Tilt Shift could be fun to play with, and at $60 a day isn't to bad a price.
Otherwise only the long primes are potentialy interesting, and at $200 a day for a 400 2.8, way beyond what I would consider good value for money.

[theflyingkiwi]

Well all the L series zoomed are owned by one or more people in the group, as is the Sigma 120-300.

The TSE 24mm 3.5 L USM MF Tilt Shift could be fun to play with, and at $60 a day isn't to bad a price.
Otherwise only the long primes are potentialy interesting, and at $200 a day for a 400 2.8, way beyond what I would consider good value for money.

I think the price of the rental on the 300 and the 400 is fine. if we all put $50 in the pot we could find we could rent out a couple of bits of glass and a 1Ds for a day.

they even have studio hire

[Moppie]

.

they even have studio hire


There must be cheaper studios in Auckland though. Remember that dosn't include any equiment. Just the room.
For $300 you could rent a house with a large double garage for a week in the right (or wrong) part of Auckland.

I don't know about putting in $50. You get to use a 1DMKIIn and a 400L for an hour?
I would rather put that towards buying gear I can use anytime :)

[theflyingkiwi]

There must be cheaper studios in Auckland though. Remember that dosn't include any equiment. Just the room.
For $300 you could rent a house with a large double garage for a week in the right (or wrong) part of Auckland.

I don't know about putting in $50. You get to use a 1DMKIIn and a 400L for an hour?
I would rather put that towards buying gear I can use anytime :)

I am sure if you go looking you can find a studio hire that's cheaper. however the price is per day. On the web site they say that a day is 10 hours, which isn't that good. I would expect a day is a day.

Hey it's just an idea. it would be nice to use equipment like that. I know one thing for sure, I wont be buying that equipment any time soon.

[Moppie]

I wont be buying that equipment any time soon.

This true!
I just had a look at some of the prices at Auckland Camera.
Damn.


I wonder if Glam could be talked into lending gear as rentals?
He certianly gets enough of it through his hands.

[theflyingkiwi]

I wonder if Glam could be talked into lending gear as rentals?
He certianly gets enough of it through his hands.

I wonder if we could talk him in to a day rental :)

[CliveyBoy]

I have written to TopicCamera about a booking of a lens in March, and also said:
Should the line reading "Canon D20 with Vertical Grip (8mp)" be 20D ... (6mp)?
The reply from James Ensing-Trussell was that it is correct as listed. Is it?

[Moppie]

I didn't know Canon made a D20, I didn't even spot the error.

[weka2000]

Duncan that bit went over my studio light perfectly :)

[scotttnz]

Well I'm back and have caught up on the gos. A couple of things I would like to comment on.

Sorry, not tonight - I've just got home. Still have rellies for a few days so things seem to have to be planned ages in advance (kinda like overtaking manouvers in a Mondeo)

After just driving to Mt Maunganui and back in my Mondeo, I can say that a Mondeo is capable of overtaking without much planning at all. Just drop down a gear, and plant your foot. This of course is dependant on you driving a V6 manual Mondeo. Your results may vary.

Secondly, I think I have about 3 people coming to the bbq (which may turn out to not be a bbq if this weather keeps up!) Can we have a quick show of hands of who is coming. Partners and kids welcome. Also, do we have a backup venue if the weather is crap?

The Mt was nice, we got the best of the weather. I got a few photos, but the first time I tried to take any, I got to the beach early one morning to discover that both the batteries in my camera were flat. I charged them before leaving auckland, but that left me with 1 battery for the week.

[weka2000]

Weka has 2 models on the night of the 13th

[Moppie]

Glad you had a good trip Scott!
Im sure your Mondeo is better at passing than most :D

I would have thought you would take your charger with you?


Ill be coming to the BBQ :)

[Moppie]

Weka has 2 models on the night of the 13th

Bring them along, call it socialising.

[forsaken]

I'm keen on the bbq

[Wazza]

Wait? BBQ this weekend? D'oh

[scotttnz]

Wait? BBQ this weekend? D'oh

So are you coming?

[Wazza]

I've got two things already.

MVP show this Saturday at Telstra stadium - are you not going Simon? 9am to 9pm.. Drifters and all sorts - I was asked for my price to cover the event, but no response hear back yet.

Also later in evening, Kirst has a 21st party to attend, so it sounds BBQ is completely out of the question.

I'm also working 6 day weeks next 3 weeks, and on 27th, is our 1 year anniversary, with some things planned.. And 29th is Roger Waters..

Mid February starts the back to back weddings x 4..
Very busy. :lol:

[weka2000]

Piha storm comming.
from yesterday afternoon

[lil_miss]

Wow - i like that pic Tony :) Settings?

[akiwi]

Nice picture Tony... Put a model in it ;)
I have time this weekend. The wife is off on a shoping tour & I have the boys. Does anyone have a rocket, flying carpet or a beamer to pick me up?

[akiwi]

Hey Warren, I just checked your slide show. Great pictures. There are some real gems.
Love the sunset ones & the one where they are kissing with the sun setting in the BG.
If I was to add any criticism, it would be that there are a few photos where the horizon goes through the middle pf the head. If you could have got higher or lower then it would be above or below the heads. I say that as I constantly get reminded of that problem as I always forget.

[joeseph]

Wow - i like that pic Tony :) Settings?
there 'ya go Tony - another wow...
Scott - not sure if we can make it this weekend, depends when the rellies ship back to Wellington...

[weka2000]

Wow - i like that pic Tony :) Settings?

4 raw exposures, layered and masked.

[CliveyBoy]

Piha storm coming.
from yesterday afternoon

A great composite shot and PP processing, Tony.

[weka2000]

A great composite shot and PP processing, Tony.

Thank you. Might print it out at A3+ Size :lol:

[MattL]

Tony.. that pic needs a bit more work on the masking, esp on the right on what appears to be lion rock. perhaps try one with a tad bit more colour in the sky - this one looks a bit too black and white.

all imho.

[Mark Vuleta]

Evening everone, back from holiday to this lovely weather
First day of work bla bla bla
Oh by the way "New Year all"

[weka2000]

Tony.. that pic needs a bit more work on the masking, esp on the right on what appears to be lion rock. perhaps try one with a tad bit more colour in the sky - this one looks a bit too black and white.

all imho.

I know what you are saying re lions rock. The sky was very grey its the rest of the colours that have been saturated.

I do like the B&W look to it esp the sky.

Hey when is your pano exibition and where?

[Mark Vuleta]

Hello Tony
You have the Canon i9950 printer I think, have you ever experimented with bulk inks (refilling the cartridges). I attempted prior to Xmas but without great results, with either Canon or Lyson paper

[forsaken]

I've got two things already.

MVP show this Saturday at Telstra stadium - are you not going Simon? 9am to 9pm.. Drifters and all sorts - I was asked for my price to cover the event, but no response hear back yet.



ditto still waititng to hear back from them.

[weka2000]

Hello Tony
You have the Canon i9950 printer I think, have you ever experimented with bulk inks (refilling the cartridges). I attempted prior to Xmas but without great results, with either Canon or Lyson paper


No I havnt nor would I. I would use genuine new cartirages.

[weka2000]

Piha storm comming part 2.

Mattl thanks for the pointers here are he next pic results.

Oh this was a planed and exectued composition NO CROP at all

[Moppie]

Anyone want a Sigma 24-70 2.8?
Theres a really cheap on trade me: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Other/auction-83983628.htm




Tony, that looks really, really, really good!

What time of day were you there?
I got to Piha about 5ish, and it was just pure flat grey light everywhere.

[lil_miss]

Awesome.. I love them.. :) the whole dark sky gives it the exact mood I think you were intending

[MattL]

Piha storm comming part 2.

Mattl thanks for the pointers here are he next pic results.

Oh this was a planed and exectued composition NO CROP at all


Thats getting better. Colour balance looks more natural in this one. I'd get rid of the people.

Exhbition is on hold for a moment. I have the prints, and they've been mounted so its just a matter of sorting out the venue. Will let you know.

Might have to do a private showing in a couple weeks at my new house :)

[weka2000]

Anyone want a Sigma 24-70 2.8?
Theres a really cheap on trade me: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Other/auction-83983628.htm




Tony, that looks really, really, really good!

What time of day were you there?
I got to Piha about 5ish, and it was just pure flat grey light everywhere.

About 6.30ish

[weka2000]

Awesome.. I love them.. :) the whole dark sky gives it the exact mood I think you were intending

I love dark moody photos, suits my personality :lol:

[weka2000]

Ummmmmmmmmmmm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=83955916&permanent=0

They will be cheaper once Canon releases something new. $9000 is a bit over priced.
Better off with some fast primes :)

1 more photo

[Cyborg Death Ninja]

Piha storm comming part 2.

Mattl thanks for the pointers here are he next pic results.

Oh this was a planed and exectued composition NO CROP at all

Love that shot Tony,.. could you tell me what settings you used and what post you did?

[akiwi]

Piha storm comming part 2.

Mattl thanks for the pointers here are he next pic results.

Oh this was a planed and exectued composition NO CROP at all
I realy like that one.
You should take one of your 100ds of models that are coming out of the woodwork & hang her over / or sit her on that log with a bit of extra lighting. Would make a nice shot.

[Cyborg Death Ninja]

A couple of shots I took on monday when I went for a nosey around Awhitu. Nothing too great but I thought I'd share.

[FlyingPete]

Secondly, I think I have about 3 people coming to the bbq (which may turn out to not be a bbq if this weather keeps up!) Can we have a quick show of hands of who is coming. Partners and kids welcome. Also, do we have a backup venue if the weather is crap?


I was going to show my hand, but I have no camera here to take a photo, so this checky grin will have to do instead: :mrgreen: so that means I am in!

Weka has 2 models on the night of the 13th

I thought you were in? A few weeks ago you were available, time to get a diary...

[weka2000]

I thought you were in? A few weeks ago you were available, time to get a diary...

I have a calender with all my model bookings on it and when Sandras at work. Forgot to put down 13th as BBQ

[weka2000]

Love that shot Tony,.. could you tell me what settings you used and what post you did?

F11 1/125 sec ISO 400 17-40F4 @17mm

Take 1 photo in RAW open with zoom browser and make 2 differnt exposures export to CS2 and layer one over the other. Paint thought top layer to bring out bottom layer.

I will be out Awhaitu way on Monday with Model. Manager of a model agency in Auckland.

[naqs]

F11 1/125 sec ISO 400 17-40F4 @17mm

Take 1 photo in RAW open with zoom browser and make 2 differnt exposures export to CS2 and layer one over the other. Paint thought top layer to bring out bottom layer.

I will be out Awhaitu way on Monday with Model. Manager of a model agency in Auckland.

question: what do you mean by paint through the top layer... and is this possible in photoshop 7 (I am a bit slow when it comes to upgrading)

[weka2000]

question: what do you mean by paint through the top layer... and is this possible in photoshop 7 (I am a bit slow when it comes to upgrading)

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/blended_exposures.shtml

[FlyingPete]

CF prices have dropped again, 4GB Kingston Elite for $130incGST from the vendor previously located in Albany, $2GB for $65 and 1GB for $38.

If you only have one small card, time to upgrade, no excuses now!

I was away for 10 days and only just filled my 4GB, and I shoot RAW. It wasn't a photographic based holiday though, also never changed card on the last GKPE, hard to loose a card when it is in the camera.

[theflyingkiwi]

CF prices have dropped again, 4GB Kingston Elite for $130incGST from the vendor previously located in Albany, $2GB for $65 and 1GB for $38.

If you only have one small card, time to upgrade, no excuses now!

I was away for 10 days and only just filled my 4GB, and I shoot RAW. It wasn't a photographic based holiday though, also never changed card on the last GKPE, hard to loose a card when it is in the camera.

that sounds like a good idea. planning on upgrading this year which means bigger files, which them means I need more space.

[weka2000]

Mark wont be down, model said weather no good.

Well perfect weather for landscapes so Im off to Karekare this afternnoon :lol:

[naqs]

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/blended_exposures.shtml

Thank you ;)

[lil_miss]

Does that mean Sandisk Extreme series CF cards are coming down too??? I need to invest in one or two more...

[FlyingPete]

Does that mean Sandisk Extreme series CF cards are coming down too??? I need to invest in one or two more...

They are still the same price they were two months ago when I got my 4GB, they usually followup up Kington fairly quickly though.

[theflyingkiwi]

no problem tony

Pete, where do you buy your cards from?

[Moppie]

Heres my efforts after the terriable weather on Monday:

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

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

[Wazza]

Great DOF on the sand image. :)
nifty?

[Wazza]

PS. What time was the BBQ on Saturday? The 21st sounds like it's in the evening, but still Kirst has to confirm the details. I'd really like us to pop along and at least say hi. :p

CF cards: Is there good prices of high speed Lexar 80x, or Extreme III cards?
I'm needing to buy some. 2-4Gb

[Moppie]

Great DOF on the sand image. :)
nifty?

70-300 @ 300mm :)


Pete I wonder if its worth doing a bulk purchase of CF cards from TechPac?
I don't currently need any, but Im sure there are a few that do, and Iv yet to see cards cheaper anywhere else.




Oh, and I found some of my Photos published on a website: http://www.lotus-on-track.com/gallery.html

All but 1 or 2 of the shots taken on the Pukekohe and Taupo tracks are mine :D
(and no need for a credit, they paid me for the work).

[CliveyBoy]

Does that mean Sandisk Extreme series CF cards are coming down too??? I need to invest in one or two more...
Today I received a 2GB Extreme III CF card from B&H - NZ$110.60.

Don't know the NZ prices as I could not find them on sale locally.

[lil_miss]

Wazza - I get my Extreme III CF cards from C1 Shoppingmall... online shop - but they're based on Ti Rakau drive so you can order then pay on pick up... I did quite a bit of looking around and found them to be the cheapest so far.. www.c1com.co.nz

1gb : $76.95
2gb : $136.55

Thats just me sticking to what i know though. What speed are the Kingston ones? we've got a 512mb Kingston Elite Pro card and it seems to have a few issues :S hence why investing in Sandisk instead..

[forsaken]

Heres my efforts after the terriable weather on Monday:


those pictures look great on my new toy :)

[NordieBoy]

Toy?

[Wazza]

22" Acer widescreen $700?

[TKRFAN]

Some great shots posted over the last day or so :) Gotta love both Tony's and Moppies sand shots - very cool indeed :)

[akiwi]

Nice looking photos. As mentioned, the DOF on that shell is spot on.
Got my B&H catalogue today. Must have got lost in the post.

I just got an e-mail from a friend of mine from here in Germany saying he is in Auckland. He takes outstanding landscape photographs. Only problem is he has a camera with one of those yellow & black straps that begin with N!!!
Any chance he can join you guys on a couple of outings? His name is Uwe Steger. You can check out some of his pictures Here at Fotocommunity (http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/766601)

[forsaken]

15.4" LCD attached to an LG laptop

[Wazza]

How long is Uwe in Auckland for?

[CliveyBoy]

Pete I wonder if its worth doing a bulk purchase of CF cards from TechPac?
I don't currently need any, but Im sure there are a few that do, and Iv yet to see cards cheaper anywhere else.

I would be interested in a few, if an order is being placed.

[akiwi]

How long is Uwe in Auckland for?
Not sure exactly, but he is looking for a job as a carpenter, so he'll be there for a few months. He is a landscape gardner here, so if anyone is looking for carpentry or landscaping...

[Moppie]

Cheers for the positive comments guys :)
Im still learning about DOF, its not some Iv really encountered before with my other cameras :)


I just got an e-mail from a friend of mine from here in Germany saying he is in Auckland.


Just had a look at some of his work, Shame, hes far to good to join us :p

Tell him to join the forum, be happy to have him a long. :)



I would be interested in a few, if an order is being placed.


Noted.
If anyone else is interested Ill get some prices, and we can make a bulk order.

[tag141]

Noted.
If anyone else is interested Ill get some prices, and we can make a bulk order.

Count me in as interested. What chance of SD card - 1 or 2GB?

[Moppie]

Count me in as interested. What chance of SD card - 1 or 2GB?

Yip, can get SD as well :)




Iv just downloaded and started useing Raw Shooter Essentials: http://www.pixmantec.com/products/rawshooter_essentials.asp

Very cool bit of software, seems to offer a little more functionaity than DPP.
Its also only avliable untill Adobe release Lightroom, which might not be far away.

[scotttnz]

OK so we have:

Pete, Moppie, Simon.

And Maybe;

Wazza, and Mark, Tony and 2 models :D

Am I missing anyone?

Note to self: Clean BBQ and fill gas bottle!

The have been some exclellent shots posted here lately.....you mean to tell me that you guys actually use your cameras for something? I should try that sometime.

[theflyingkiwi]

Noted.
If anyone else is interested Ill get some prices, and we can make a bulk order.

I might be interested

[Nzshrimper]

putting up hand for CF cards if the price is good...

[Wazza]

OK so we have:

Pete, Moppie, Simon.

And Maybe;

Wazza, and Mark, Tony and 2 models :D

Am I missing anyone?

Note to self: Clean BBQ and fill gas bottle!

The have been some exclellent shots posted here lately.....you mean to tell me that you guys actually use your cameras for something? I should try that sometime.


Make that 3 models, if Kirst came along.. ;)

Sorry didn't notice a time mentioned? Is this an afternoon thing? 2pm, 4pm , 7pm?
Thanks

[Wazza]

As for CF cards, pricespy.co.nz found some ExtremeIII cards, 2Gb for around $132 incl.
$275 for 4Gb... 133x speed

[weka2000]

Ah while guys are yaking about photography im back from doing it :p

[akiwi]

Ah while guys are yaking about photography im back from doing it :p
That is realy nice. I like the composition and the person adds a nice bit of interest

[lil_miss]

As for CF cards, pricespy.co.nz found some ExtremeIII cards, 2Gb for around $132 incl.
$275 for 4Gb... 133x speed

yeah thats how I found C1 Shoppingmall - theres is $136 I think and only down the road :)

[scotttnz]

Make that 3 models, if Kirst came along.. ;)

Sorry didn't notice a time mentioned? Is this an afternoon thing? 2pm, 4pm , 7pm?
Thanks

I was thinking around 5. Bring something to throw on the bbg, and what ever you want to drink. Those of us with nothing better to do could head out for a sunset\night shoot after that. Weather permiting of course.

[forsaken]

sounds good Scott. PM the address as last time I went with kirst and wazza

[joeseph]

As for CF cards, pricespy.co.nz found some ExtremeIII cards, 2Gb for around $132 incl.
$275 for 4Gb... 133x speed
the supplier previously in Albany has 2G extreme III for $129.12, 4G extreme III for $253.98 incl GST
But they showing nil stock of either... :rolleyes:

[Moppie]

Ah while guys are yaking about photography im back from doing it :p


Thats FANTATIC photo!

More layered Raws?

[NordieBoy]

Cool Weka, you have some FANTATICal followers.

[tim]

Great photo Weka, one of the best i've seen from you :) Great composition, water is great, nice sky.

[tim]

Holiday panorama

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2517715

[FlyingPete]

Pete, where do you buy your cards from?
Ingram Micro aka TechPac

Pete I wonder if its worth doing a bulk purchase of CF cards from TechPac?
I don't currently need any, but Im sure there are a few that do, and Iv yet to see cards cheaper anywhere else.


Could be an idea, might be best to wait for SanDisk to drop their prices and get stock in first.

putting up hand for CF cards if the price is good...

I thought you had access to the same supplier?

the supplier previously in Albany has 2G extreme III for $129.12, 4G extreme III for $253.98 incl GST
But they showing nil stock of either... :rolleyes:

And that is the main problem.

[weka2000]

Great photo Weka, one of the best i've seen from you :) Great composition, water is great, nice sky.

Thanks Tim. Moppie only the sky was painted through, the rest small changes levels curves etc.

She walked passed very playful near the water. Didnt know I was taking photo. I love a woman in a dress the way it flows.

Got some other candids as well of a woman and her son playing.

[weka2000]

Karekare rocks when I first got there

[scotttnz]

Anyone up for a "field trip" this afternoon? My camera is feeling unloved!

[weka2000]

Anyone up for a "field trip" this afternoon? My camera is feeling unloved!

I would but Sandra is doing a 4 hr shift :(
Scott we need to do some more church shoots.

Where are the photos from the Mount.

[scotttnz]

Where are the photos from the Mount.

Nothing worth posting. The only time I went out specifically to take photos the batteries were flat. The only photos I took were on a family outing, and not that great.

[Moppie]

Anyone up for a "field trip" this afternoon? My camera is feeling unloved!


How about tomorrow?
This afternoon I have to go and meet johnchalmers from trade me and pick up a remote, and look at some Cokin P filters. Then I have to be home for dinner, Amandas cooking :)

Im free pretty much all of Friday though.

[DiscoLizard]

Could someone PM the address and time for the BBQ? I've got cricket, and possibly might do something for the birthday, but it would be good to stop in for a bit and meet you all again.

[scotttnz]

Well, I have just finished the undercoat on the window i am painting, so that gives me 16 hours before I can do the next coat.

How about tomorrow?
This afternoon I have to go and meet johnchalmers from trade me and pick up a remote, and look at some Cokin P filters. Then I have to be home for dinner, Amandas cooking :)

Im free pretty much all of Friday though.

I can do tomorrow. I am going out for dinner, but anytime during the day is fine. I'd like to get another coat of paint on the window, but I can do that in the morning or afternoon. Let me know what time suits you.

Anyone else interested?

[Moppie]

I can do tomorrow. I am going out for dinner, but anytime during the day is fine. I'd like to get another coat of paint on the window, but I can do that in the morning or afternoon. Let me know what time suits you.



Another one useing thier holidays to work on the house :D
Im patching a hole in the ceiling.

[FlyingPete]

Another one useing thier holidays to work on the house :D
Im patching a hole in the ceiling.

And I was rebuilding the deck, almost done now, but had to go back to work :rolleyes:

[akiwi]

Gidday all, I just uploaded a couple of shots from one of my colleagues I photographed the other day.
Strength (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=261477)
Classic look (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=261478)
I have a few more, but I can't post them all at once.

[scotttnz]

Ah yes the joys of home ownership. And still. people can't wait to get themselves a huge mortgage, so that they too can spend there weekends, holidays, and money fixing their houses instead of taking photos.