GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[iKirst]

hrm - wonder if the work account constitutes as a valid account... :p
My home account isn't 'mine' persay. It's tagged onto my flatmates courier business internet costs...

[dgcorner]

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

LOL! He has compelling eyes...!

[Marshal]

Was actually thinking of entering that competition just for fun until I saw the actual closing date. Darn.

[NordieBoy]

I think that lizard is related to me, its the eyes that give it away...
Well the eyes work.
They've hypnotised you into thinking the turtle is a lizard.

:D

[dgcorner]

Well the eyes work.
They've hypnotised you into thinking the turtle is a lizard.

:D

LOL!

[dgcorner]

Oh boy... Tony, have you seen this THREAD (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=153036)

[weka2000]

Oh boy... Tony, have you seen this THREAD (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=153036)

I got a 4

[NordieBoy]

Was actually thinking of entering that competition just for fun until I saw the actual closing date. Darn.

I've just entered some pics for fun and came up with errors using Opera and Firefox.

[dgcorner]

I got a 4

Good on ya! It is a bit disturbing that they would sell a camera with faults.... so unlike Canon (or the Japs) to be slack... then again, things are changing... I can imagine the pressure to sell more at such a short span of time... quality gets thrown out the door...

[weka2000]

Whats your plans for weekend?

Mattl maybe over your way this weekend PM your contact so I can ring to meet up
Hope my photo is still in good nick

[dgcorner]

Sis-in-law and family arriving on Saturday... staying for about a month to 5 weeks. It's going to be busy!

[forsaken]

plans include rest and inline hockey, possibly followed by some photography.



Need to give canon a big kick up the ass so they fix my 18 - 55 under waranty otherwise they can keep it.

[dgcorner]

plans include rest and inline hockey, possibly followed by some photography.



Need to give canon a big kick up the ass so they fix my 18 - 55 under waranty otherwise they can keep it.

Patience young Simon... tell them that it is unacceptable, and that you will give Fair Go a call if they want the publicity ;-)

[forsaken]

first phone call made, now awaiting for a manager to get involved. Still not likeing my chances. So here is a question, . . . Is it worth the $120 repair bill if repaired not under warranty or not?? for those that have forgotten the lens is the 18-55 kit lens

[iKirst]

No - There are a couple on tardme for under $100

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchtype=GENERAL&searchstring=canon+18-55&go.x=0&go.y=0&searchregion=100&mcat=0124-3419-3421-

I know neither have a buy now, but that's not the first time I've seen them going so cheaply

[FlyingPete]

Ah the weekend, what to do, Shona is out the morning and early afternoon Saturday, so I have the wee one.

Need to sort a whole pile of photos at some point, so there goes my weekend, oh and the garage is out of control again, I notice it more now that my office is off to the side :rolleyes:

[forsaken]

No - There are a couple on tardme for under $100


thought so.:cry:

[dgcorner]

first phone call made, now awaiting for a manager to get involved. Still not likeing my chances. So here is a question, . . . Is it worth the $120 repair bill if repaired not under warranty or not?? for those that have forgotten the lens is the 18-55 kit lens

Yep not worth it. Besides, that is what warranties are for... that is unless you physically abused the lens ;-)

[dgcorner]

Bon weekend everyone! It's going to be one those... picking up my sis-in-law & family at the airport tomorrow afternoon... it's going to be fun having family over but tiring too... Oh well, I can't have everything.

Ciao!

[weka2000]

Bon weekend everyone! It's going to be one those... picking up my sis-in-law & family at the airport tomorrow afternoon... it's going to be fun having family over but tiring too... Oh well, I can't have everything.

Ciao!

Ha think of the portrait oppotunitys :)

[forsaken]

Yep not worth it. Besides, that is what warranties are for... that is unless you physically abused the lens ;-)


They say the lens has had 'impact' damage, I say BS to that

[dgcorner]

Impact was probably from the way they handled it. That's an easy cop out if I've seen one...

[joeseph]

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.

Excellant. that rules me out on both counts..... 'Ya listening Teresa? :cool:


They say the lens has had 'impact' damage, I say BS to that
You can always ask them to prove that....

[weka2000]

Excellant. that rules me out on both counts..... 'Ya listening Teresa? :cool:

Im in and Im going to enter :)
I need a 350D

[Wazza]

Same here. ;)

[dgcorner]

Im in and Im going to enter :)
I need a 350D

Yeah right! Then again, sell that and the 5D + 20D = 1D:lol:

[weka2000]

Yeah right! Then again, sell that and the 5D + 20D = 1D:lol:

Discussions are well under way with the main income earner :) However I need some "L" glass first

[NordieBoy]

No - There are a couple on tardme for under $100

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchtype=GENERAL&searchstring=canon+18-55&go.x=0&go.y=0&searchregion=100&mcat=0124-3419-3421-

I know neither have a buy now, but that's not the first time I've seen them going so cheaply
This one has a buy now and free postage and lens-hood if buyed now.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/auction-52304417.htm

PS. I have no affilliation with the seller other than it's me ;)

[Wazza]

You don't want a wide angle?17-40 wasn't wide enough, so I recently bought the 10-20.

Selling some of my gear soon.. Depending how finances go. Gotta get some Nikon gear to shoot with the new boss

[joeseph]

Blasphemy... and lo, the lord did striketh down the member with the foul mention....

[dgcorner]

. . . Gotta get some Nikon gear to shoot with the new boss

Warren, did I miss something? Nikon?!?!? Hmmmmm.:D

[Wazza]

That D200 is a killer. :)

Anyone seen it in action

[weka2000]

You don't want a wide angle?17-40 wasn't wide enough, so I recently bought the 10-20.

Selling some of my gear soon.. Depending how finances go. Gotta get some Nikon gear to shoot with the new boss

I will take your 17-40 you wont need it on the dark side.

Oh just been spending on B&H 1 Ee-D focusing screen (has grid) and 1 Canon Angle finder C.

[dgcorner]

D200. . . oh boy.... ;-)

[weka2000]

D200. . . oh boy.... ;-)

Why is it the only time people go to Nikon is when their new boss says so. Who are these bosses that require Nikon only

NB anyone in the group wants my 20D better get in as its now on trademe. No the moneys not going on 1 of the 1D MK2s either :)

[Wazza]

Haha, it was a joke.

Kirst gets my gear... :p

Or maybe it could be donated to the "club". But let's not hope I don't die so young. And if I do, I go out with style..Such as an air to air shot gone wrong. :lol:

[dgcorner]

Crikey Wazza -- you had us going there for a sec... ;-)

[Wazza]

Yeah..

Editing some recent helicopter shots.. Shall post some too perhaps.

[weka2000]

Crikey Wazza -- you had us going there for a sec... ;-)

So you changes you avatar.

Come on wazza dont tease me with your glass :lol:

[tim]

Damn you guys talk a lot. I've not looked at the thread in a few days because i've been busy and it's grown by so many pages I can't read them all!

[Wazza]

Hehe. We slept in. Whoops!!!!!!


6:35am, we'll leave in 10min, be there by 10ish. :)

[weka2000]

Damn you guys talk a lot. I've not looked at the thread in a few days because i've been busy and it's grown by so many pages I can't read them all!

Keep up Tim, Aucklanders never sleep thats why we are at the top of the country :)

[forsaken]

woohooo the road workers are finally sorting out our drive. Hopefully I will be able to get the car in the drive without damaging my exhaust any more and out the drive without ripping the front off :)

[forsaken]

an aussie in need of assistance
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=153699

[MattL]

For those looking for something interesting to shoot today :

http://nzskateboarding.com/shop/images/Vking_of_Rail_web.jpg

I'll be heading up intime to catch the warmups.

[dgcorner]

For those looking for something interesting to shoot today :

I'll be heading up intime to catch the warmups.

Have fun! Looking forward to some pics... though lighting might be tricky for the time of day.

Cheers!

[forsaken]

might pop up for a while. Have to be in glenfield by 4 though

[weka2000]

Well Im board soim goint to shoot some aircraft at the air port. That will be a first.

[FlyingPete]

We took Elizabeth out kite flying, hard to get a good shot though, as the kite was quite high in the sky :rolleyes:

Off now to eat steak :D

[NordieBoy]

Kite flying is fun.
Esp. if it's a kite festival :D

[weka2000]

Hey Pete the Canon 70-200 F2.8 seems to be stuck on my 5D :lol:
Got all the stick off the hood for you.

[Moppie]

Got all the stick off the hood for you.


Opps :o
I didn't want to use the Jiff on it :o

[weka2000]

Opps :o
I didn't want to use the Jiff on it :o

Hot soapy water

Have 3 watchers on the 20D, reminds me of fishing with bites and nibbles

[Moppie]

What about the felt lining inside?

[NordieBoy]

You mean it used to have a felt lining?

[weka2000]

Here are my attempts at aircraft

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1352534#post1352534

The inside didnt need doing. I used a cloth. ( at least I cleaned it ;) )
So what did you put tape on it for anyway?

[Moppie]

( at least I cleaned it ;) )
So what did you put tape on it for anyway?


Thanks for that, I was to worried about damaging it :)

It was raining, so I stuck the whole lot inside a plastic bag and taped the bag to the hood.
It worked really well, untill the filter fogged up.
I even cut little holes for the strap to fit through.
Unfortunalty I didn't count on it being cheap parcel tape that would leave some residue on the hood :(

[weka2000]

Thanks for that, I was to worried about damaging it :)

It was raining, so I stuck the whole lot inside a plastic bag and taped the bag to the hood.
It worked really well, untill the filter fogged up.
I even cut little holes for the strap to fit through.
Unfortunalty I didn't count on it being cheap parcel tape that would leave some residue on the hood :(

Well all I can say is that its a nice lens. I need to re test Scotts 70-200 F2.8 just been checking some reviews.

Oh well at least its cleaned. Im looking at getting some raincaots for my 5D and glass with winter comming up.

My package is on the way from B&H, Its fun watching it come to me with online tracking.

[Moppie]

Well all I can say is that its a nice lens.

Its a very nice lens!
Was fanastic for shooting the golf because it was so fast to focus, and when attached to the 20D was even fooled by a fogged up filter, it still hit perfect focus everytime.

[weka2000]

Its a very nice lens!
Was fanastic for shooting the golf because it was so fast to focus, and when attached to the 20D was even fooled by a fogged up filter, it still hit perfect focus everytime.

Heck even with a 2xTC is still better than my Bigma at same focal length. Dam I need more money this hobby is expensive.

Have decided to stick with the 5D body and spend money on GOOD glass. Still hate the look of white lens, oh well black satin spray bomb or air brush :lol:

[FlyingPete]

Its a very nice lens!
Was fanastic for shooting the golf because it was so fast to focus, and when attached to the 20D was even fooled by a fogged up filter, it still hit perfect focus everytime.

I am glad it is being enjoyed by all, who is next ;)

Thought I would do a daddy thing and post some kite shots, I am particularly proud as it was a two line stunt kite she is flying, not bad for a 2.5 year old!
http://www.flyingpete.nzpages.net/POTN/Kite1.jpg
Ready for take off!

http://www.flyingpete.nzpages.net/POTN/Kite2.jpg
Getting the hang of it...

http://www.flyingpete.nzpages.net/POTN/Kite3.jpg
Running along under the tow of the kite!

[Moppie]

, not bad for a 2.5 year old!



Having tried to fly one, I would says its more like impressive.
Be prepared to pay for Flight School when shes a bit older :)

[dgcorner]

Pete, whereabouts was this taken at? Nice! A shame that the weather is heading South... oh well, I guess some of the plants need the rain.

[forsaken]

I bet you were as pleased as punch. Those aren't the easiest thing to master

[weka2000]

Pete get the fejoias sorted out;)

[FlyingPete]

Pete, whereabouts was this taken at? Nice! A shame that the weather is heading South... oh well, I guess some of the plants need the rain.

Down at the park behind Pakuranga intermediate. Rain is good, we really need it, there a cracks in our front lawn that we have already lost several of the neighbourhood kids in :shock:

Pete get the fejoias sorted out

Working on it, I really have two choices, first put up surveillance cameras and razor wire, or just pick them up to remove the temptation. Yesterday we caught a guy right up by our deck after dark, he also played the no speak english ploy... Picked up two supermarket bags full yesterday, make great juice! Its not the taking of the fruit that bugs me, it is how far onto our property people are going to get them :evil:

Announcement time!

Seems we have picked up our first new member from my letter I sent to D-Photo, hasn't even been out a day yet! Welcome on board Elyse yet another Aucklander. Our plans for world domination are well under way ;)

[Wazza]

Great stuff pete. Thanks from all, for the letter sent into DPhoto.

And from myself:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=154535

[MattL]

Nice Warren. Have you taken that lense off your camera yet?

Here are some from myself:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1355331#post1355331

[forsaken]

nice work pete. What was your prize for the letter of the month?

Nice pics mr Wazza and mr MattL

[forsaken]

I got a couple of shots during our game on Saturday, took a bit of a break in the 3rd period to test the waters so to speak. will post some later on when I make it home.:rolleyes:



edit:

clicky clicky link http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1355713#post1355713

[Elyse]

yeah we know, other things on you mind......

Got an e-mail from a Computer/Network supplier in Albany today who shall remain nameless (except they were bought by another NZ supplier last year and moved their warehouse south)
Anyways, this supplier being a Canon supplier, haven't ever done SLR's before (sure I would have noticed...) The interesting bit in all this ramble is they've dropped their dealer buy pricing for the 20D - $1699 +GST +shipping for body only, $1850 +GST + shipping for body & 18-55 kit lens. interesting? huh?

This would be Ingram Micro, yes?:)

[scotttnz]

This would be Ingram Micro, yes?

Is that who you work for?

[FlyingPete]

nice work pete. What was your prize for the letter of the month?

Nice pics mr Wazza and mr MattL

Thanks! Got some coffee table books, mainly photos, some interesting stuff to look at on rainy day.

[NordieBoy]

Well here's my shots from yesterday.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1355680#post1355680

Rained on and off all day but not enough at night to try my next laser idea :(

[joeseph]

This would be Ingram Micro, yes?:)
Very likely...
funny thing was, we all knew who I was talking about without mentioning any names! (does that make us all geeks?)
:)

[FlyingPete]

(does that make us all geeks?)
:)

No just very well informed :D

[MattL]

Well here's my shots from yesterday.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1355680#post1355680

Rained on and off all day but not enough at night to try my next laser idea :(

Laser idea? I've had a play with laser once before - see here : http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=80050&highlight=laser

[MattL]

Very likely...
funny thing was, we all knew who I was talking about without mentioning any names! (does that make us all geeks?)
:)

Well, in my defence, I didnt know it was ingram micro, however I did recognise the format from techpac, so I thought it was tech pacific.. heh.

[iKirst]

Well, in my defence, I didnt know it was ingram micro, however I did recognise the format from techpac, so I thought it was tech pacific.. heh.
Ingram Micro took over techpac... ;)

[joeseph]

but we still call it techpac... easier to pronounce.

[weka2000]

I posted a photo to the glamor section comments welcome, model thinks Im getting better :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=154575

[iKirst]

but we still call it techpac... easier to pronounce.
Oops - I didn't know that. I noticed the name changed on the side of the building last year, so decided to call it by it's shiney new name.. (IM / TP is about 30seconds from my house, if you drive in a very straight line in a jet powered car..)

[iKirst]

I posted a photo to the glamor section comments welcome, model thinks Im getting better :)

I can't post there, not post amount worthy yet.. my monitor is dark at work (crappy CRT from a bad batch), but I actually like how it removes pretty much all of the detail on the one shoe I can see, and 99% of the seat she is on. (see, dark!)
Nice effect at my end, hope that's what you were trying to achieve, Tony :)
The model is right, you are getting better :D

[FlyingPete]

(IM / TP is about 30seconds from my house, if you drive in a very straight line in a jet powered car..)


Cool can I take it for a drive :D

[iKirst]

Cool can I take it for a drive :D
I didn't say I had one, but I'm sure I can find out where two are housed in NZ ;)
I'm sure they wouldn't mind loaning it to us for a little while..
There is just the issue of the neighbours houses and a hill in the way

[NordieBoy]

You'd just have to borrow Bruce Simpsons one or one of these...

[iKirst]

You'd just have to borrow Bruce Simpsons one or one of these...
That's the ones I was talking about, Fran ;)
Warren and I scammed media / all access passes on Saturday in Taupo. (yay for the big lens attracting attention)

Warhawk and Nitehawk ran a couple times (Nitehawk got a 5.7s pass 8-))

We have pics, Warren waltzed around on the strip taking shots of the two Jet powered funny cars while the drivers were being interviewed. I feel the need to add a woot here. w00t! (sorry)

I have little mpeg vids of Warhawk running last year, at night, at Meremere. They're a bit wobbly because I was freezing and trying to cover one ear in an aide to avoid certain deafness.. if ya wanna see, let me know. I can post linkages :)

[NordieBoy]

The best thing for me about the 'hawks was watching them smoothly creep up to the line with all wheels locked up :cool:

No wheelieing off the line though :(

Took a few pics but the car for me was Chris Tynans. You could feel each exhaust pulse in your chest 50 m away :D

[Elyse]

Is that who you work for?

I do indeed...Tech Pac/Ingram Micro....Tech Pacific sounded much nicer.

Good to see most of you are wise and go for the disti pricing...

[Moppie]

Oh, no. Not another customer on the forums!
I work for Online Security if that rings any Bells Elyse.

[joeseph]

I do indeed...

I'm sure you'll get a much warmer welcome now we know that ;)

cheers!

[Elyse]

Oh, no. Not another customer on the forums!
I work for Online Security if that rings any Bells Elyse.

Account 8211 :D I'm sure I've probably dealt with you at some stage. Any probs you have and Eru isn't in let me know...

[iKirst]

Account 8211 :D I'm sure I've probably dealt with you at some stage. Any probs you have and Eru isn't in let me know...
Ohhhh, help from the inside.. this is how conspiracies start hehehe..

[scotttnz]

Good to see most of you are wise and go for the disti pricing...

Yep.....why pay retail when you work in the industry, and have contacts......

[Elyse]

Yep.....why pay retail when you work in the industry, and have contacts......

I couldn't bear going back to retail pricing. I've been lucky enough to get Canon gear staff buy all my life. But even dvd-r's in the shops are hefty...

[iKirst]

See! Conspiracy! :lol:
We're all going to be after your staff account number soon enough...

[dgcorner]

See! Conspiracy! :lol:
We're all going to be after your staff account number soon enough...

:lol: Was that going to be for Warren's 1D?:lol:

[weka2000]

My Ee-D focusing screen and angle finder C arrived today. Ordered Friday night 7pm arrived at my house 2pm today from NY B&H. Now thats what I call service.

Pete the focus lights still work :) It has a 1.25 & 2.50 X magnification, great for macro work, now just need to get me a Sigma 150 F2.8 :)

[Moppie]

Account 8211 :D I'm sure I've probably dealt with you at some stage. Any probs you have and Eru isn't in let me know...

I have very little customer contact, unless someone at our end really stuffs something up, which isn't often :)
My offcial job title is Destruction Co-ordinator :8
I have a staff and lots of expensive toys for destroying things :D

[dgcorner]

"Moppie the Destroyer" -- has a nice ring to it ;-)

[weka2000]

Oh yes my Toshiba P100 arrives in the next 2 days.
Its just like xmas for me. All I need now is lots of rain :)

[iKirst]

Oh yes my Toshiba P100 arrives in the next 2 days.
Its just like xmas for me. All I need now is lots of rain :)
It's April, it's a given that there'll be oodles of rain very shortly ;)

[forsaken]

it never rains when you want it to.

whats up with this hot muggy weather we are having recently?

[Moppie]

whats up with this hot muggy weather we are having recently?


Its March, its always muggy :)


Tony, just wait till Easter, theres always lot of Rain then :)

[iKirst]

Its March, its always muggy :)
It's April - it's always muggy ;)

[weka2000]

Its March, its always muggy :)


Tony, just wait till Easter, theres always lot of Rain then :)

And 2 weeks of school holidays wife wont be working all of them :)

Next pay will be ordeing by camera raincoats, better get one for me to

[Wazza]

Next pay will be my final ever from Westpac. :(

Really have to budget now...

And sell the big lens perhaps if it comes down to it

[joeseph]

Next pay will be my final ever from Westpac.

I said that about Telecom once... reality is you never know... :)

[FlyingPete]

Next pay will be my final ever from Westpac. :(

Really have to budget now...

And sell the big lens perhaps if it comes down to it

Since I have obviously missed something, where are you off to?

[weka2000]

And sell the big lens perhaps if it comes down to it

Honey about that trip to aussy, I have found something much better :rolleyes:

[forsaken]

Since I have obviously missed something, where are you off to?

the unemployment office:rolleyes:

You'll find something you want to make a living from in no time wazza

[weka2000]

the unemployment office:rolleyes:

You'll find something you want to make a living from in no time wazza

Now what were iKirst and I saying about aiming for the moon, here is your chance. We all know you have the gift so do you so go out and sell it.
You are in a very good place make the most of this situation.

Have you got your portfolio done yet?

iKirst make sure he dosnt stack around he will need a good woman behind him :)

[forsaken]

I'm sure kirst will keep warren heading in the right direction

[forsaken]

found another kiwi lurking on the boards. Pointed him in this direction.

[weka2000]

found another kiwi lurking on the boards. Pointed him in this direction.

I pointed a seller on trademe who just brought a bigma :)

Are we trying to recurite new members....... never :)

[dgcorner]

found another kiwi lurking on the boards. Pointed him in this direction.

Cool -- our numbers are growing! With the GKPE Devonport-Rangitoto around the corner it will be fun to see 15-20 people luggin cameras around ;-)

[dgcorner]

Wow, my birthday came around a month early this year... Got a new phone from my bro&sis-in-law... though I doubt if I'll get to use the built in camera now that I'm used to the 20D... videocam... maybe... now to go figure out how it works... it isn't a Nokia that I've always used... but I'm not complaining... a new toy is a new toy. ;-)

[forsaken]

oh new toys are always fun

[Wazza]

Anyone ever considered working for Canon and having discounts?

Yeah Pete, I'm going to be working for the government ;)
Just counting down those 26 weeks.

I should have enough money to last 6-8 weeks but then minus trips to Palmerston North, Kirst's birthday blah blah, leaves me 4-6 weeks.
The earlier I can find some work, the more camera gear I can buy with gear afterwards. ;)

[tim]

Wazza, wannt give me the summary of what you're up to? I can't be arsed reading 20 pages of threads to work it out ;)

[Wazza]

A summary?

I quit work 4 weeks ago, and have 4 days left.

I'm now needing just a part time job to tie me over, and could probably do just about anything. Customer service... print shop.. sales.. I even think there was a job going at Auckland Camera last week as there was a morningside number for a photography shop assistants job.

Leaving work, I'm getting 24 days holiday pay, so I can live off that for a few weeks.

20th May I have a wedding..
As well as
1st January in Fiji
4th or 11th Feb 2007
25th Feb 2007
2nd March 2007 in Rarotonga

So I can't live off getting paid from just a few weddings.

Anything else you need to know?

[weka2000]

A summary?
Anything else you need to know?

Yes when are you and iKirst going to tie the knot?

[NordieBoy]

Yes when are you and iKirst going to tie the knot?
I can imaging it.
No guests - Just photographers :D

[dgcorner]

I can imaging it.
No guests - Just photographers :D


:lol: :lol: :lol:

[dgcorner]

Anyone ever considered working for Canon and having discounts?

Yeah Pete, I'm going to be working for the government ;)
Just counting down those 26 weeks.

I should have enough money to last 6-8 weeks but then minus trips to Palmerston North, Kirst's birthday blah blah, leaves me 4-6 weeks.
The earlier I can find some work, the more camera gear I can buy with gear afterwards. ;)

I though that you would have put at least 2 weeks into Kirst's birthday ;) :lol:

[scotttnz]

Yes when are you and iKirst going to tie the knot?

Did he say that out loud? or did i imagine it?

Tony, you have no tact.....or have you just misplaced it today?

[weka2000]

Did he say that out loud? or did i imagine it?

Tony, you have no tact.....or have you just misplaced it today?

Whats tact? Sandra tells me im a subtle as a brick. Remeber if you ask me for a honest answer thats what you get.
Diplomicy = "the art of telling someone to go to hell in such a way they look foward to the trip."
requires to many words for my likeing I perfer "go to hell"


Wazza did say if there was anything else we wanted to know :)

[tim]

Anything else you need to know?

For my records I will need your shoe and hat sizes ;) Good luck!

[MattL]

How do you measure hat sizes?

[tim]

How do you measure hat sizes?

With a tape measure.

http://www.shushans.com/sixthpage.html

[weka2000]

With a tape measure.

http://www.shushans.com/sixthpage.html

lol, Matt didnt you get that unit standard when you were at school ;)

unit 10023 get a hat for your head 2 credits.

[Elyse]

[QUOTE=Wazza]Anyone ever considered working for Canon and having discounts? QUOTE]

It would be awfully family family if I were to do that, but why do that when both parents work there ;)

Mums dept seems fairly political, but I guess that's just offices for you.

(Both p's work at canon).

[dgcorner]

. . . I perfer "go to hell":)

I prefer this to all the politically correct stuff we get from all our politicians and some government offices... at the end of the day there is no room for miscommunication ;-)

[dgcorner]

[quote=Wazza]Anyone ever considered working for Canon and having discounts? QUOTE]

It would be awfully family family if I were to do that, but why do that when both parents work there ;)

Mums dept seems fairly political, but I guess that's just offices for you.

(Both p's work at canon).

LUCKY!!!:D

[Wazza]

Anyone ever considered working for Canon and having discounts?

It would be awfully family family if I were to do that, but why do that when both parents work there ;)

Mums dept seems fairly political, but I guess that's just offices for you.

(Both p's work at canon).

Are there any jobs going in any role?
Customer Service.. Sales.. Camera Pickups... Spit and shiner on L lens. :lol:
I couldn't find any Careers section on their website. Maybe they only advertise when needed. Could just send them a letter.

[weka2000]

I prefer this to all the politically correct stuff we get from all our politicians and some government offices... at the end of the day there is no room for miscommunication ;-)

Well there is no P or C anywhere in my name so.......

Got the photography blues....... inspiration has gone :(
hope it comes back tommorow

[weka2000]

Are there any jobs going in any role?
Customer Service.. Sales.. Camera Pickups... Spit and shiner on L lens. :lol:
I couldn't find any Careers section on their website. Maybe they only advertise when needed. Could just send them a letter.

Have you done your portfoilo yet?

[scotttnz]

Are there any jobs going in any role?
Customer Service.. Sales.. Camera Pickups... Spit and shiner on L lens.
I couldn't find any Careers section on their website. Maybe they only advertise when needed. Could just send them a letter.

Dear Warren,

Thanyou for you letter regarding employment at Canon. I note with much interest your large collection of Sigma lenses. Unfortunately we are unable to offer you employment at this time......if however you would like to give your Sigmas to Scott, thus avoiding any conflict of interest issues, please feel free to re-submit your application.

(Both p's work at canon).

Well this is getting a bit incestuous isn't it....my wifes Uncle and Aunt are photographic reps for canon too. I never try to get any gear through them though as all gets too hard and turns into a big deal.

[FlyingPete]

Are there any jobs going in any role?
Customer Service.. Sales.. Camera Pickups... Spit and shiner on L lens. :lol:
I couldn't find any Careers section on their website. Maybe they only advertise when needed. Could just send them a letter.

Hmmm, a while ago at my previous employer they wanted me to do some work for the DIA (Department of Internal Affairs), when DIA security checked me, they found I had dual citizenship (UK and NZ) so therefore failed the security check.

Anyway if you apply for a job a Canon, and they find out about that Sigma lens you own :D

[scotttnz]

Wow....Harvey Norman are advertising the 30D with 17-85IS lens for $2499 ...... that seems to be the price most places are doing it with the 18-55 for. Maybe it is a misprint? Camera House are advertising $3299 with the 17-85 ( Iknow they are not exactly known for their bargin prices, but neither are Harvey Norman).

Anyone thinking of buying a 30D? It might be worth grabbing the Harvey Norman catalog that came out today and marching down there before they realise their mistake.....

[weka2000]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1362798#post1362798

12 midnight your challanges please. Im wanting a new challange. I learnt heaps from the last one. Great idea scott, shame there were only a few entrys
maybe we sould open it up, after all I found a dummy in my back yard that said return to wellington if found.

Heres an idea for the other side of our photograpgy challange. Photoshop, I dont know how many of the group are any good at this, but I wouldnt mind upskilling in PP.

Just a thought, mind you this is comming from the same person who believes that if you have to "PP" your photos you need to learn how to photograph (RAW is different).........

[FlyingPete]

Wow....Harvey Norman are advertising the 30D with 17-85IS lens for $2499 ...... that seems to be the price most places are doing it with the 18-55 for. Maybe it is a misprint? Camera House are advertising $3299 with the 17-85 ( Iknow they are not exactly known for their bargin prices, but neither are Harvey Norman).

Anyone thinking of buying a 30D? It might be worth grabbing the Harvey Norman catalog that came out today and marching down there before they realise their mistake.....

Yeah saw that too, was about to post on it and you got there first! On the same section that have the lens by itself for $1200, $1300 for a 30D hmmmm.....

[scotttnz]

RAW is different

Why is RAW different? RAW enables powerful abilities to alter the image after the shutter button is pressed. How is that different to alot of what we do in photoshop? Don't get me wrong I LOVE RAW now that i have discovered it, but I can't see how you can say RAW processing is good processing and Photoshop is bad processing, when RAW gives you more ability to correct a bad image than photoshop does.....

Im wanting a new challange. I learnt heaps from the last one. Great idea scott, shame there were only a few entrys

Do you want to post the next challange....I am out of inspiration this week.

[scotttnz]

Yeah saw that too, was about to post on it and you got there first! On the same section that have the lens by itself for $1200, $1300 for a 30D hmmmm.....

Or the other way to look at it....cheapest I've seen a body only for is $2299, so $200 for a 17-85 IS....

Moppie, are you listening?

[weka2000]

Do you want to post the next challange....I am out of inspiration this week.

Setup the threads (1 for the pics and the other for the chat) and lets discuss ideas. Your in charge :)

As for RAW been different. Simple it can all be done on the camera. Via the cameras settings. Sharpness, colour, exposure etc. Your not adding anything the camera cant do.

[Moppie]

Or the other way to look at it....cheapest I've seen a body only for is $2299, so $200 for a 17-85 IS....

Moppie, are you listening?


I am.
I have exactly enough to cover legal fees and first mortgage payment.
If this had come out next week though I would be taking a day off work to play with my new camera and VERY cheap lens. :(
I would also be sleeping in the dog house when Amanda found out.

[scotttnz]

I am.
I have exactly enough to cover legal fees and first mortgage payment.
If this had come out next week though I would be taking a day off work to play with my new camera and VERY cheap lens.
I would also be sleeping in the dog house when Amanda found out.

I hope your dog box is comfy, because I am going to temt you some more:

They are doing 12 months interest free.....pay it off next week if that is when you will have money....

OOOOOh I am bad....

[weka2000]

I hope your dog box is comfy, because I am going to temt you some more:

They are doing 12 months interest free.....pay it off next week if that is when you will have money....

OOOOOh I am bad....

You would be better off with my offer :)

[scotttnz]

As for RAW been different. Simple it can all be done on the camera. Via the cameras settings. Sharpness, colour, exposure etc. Your not adding anything the camera cant do.

Yes you can do it in camera, but the point is that you are not. You are doing it later in the comfort of your office with the capability of being able to compare different settings to see what you like, rather than getting the shot right in the first place.

[Moppie]

.

OOOOOh I am bad....


Arrrgggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh............... ...............
MUST RESIST!
MUssstt..........