GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[MattL]

I personally have no issue photographing any kind of ceremony, same sex doesn't bother me. I'd like to have it in my portfolio, but not enough to fly up for it. I have a greek wedding coming up.

Thats what I thought. I'd do it, but alas I will be in wanaka that day.

Nevermind.

[Nzshrimper]

Anybody free on the 24th Feb and interested in photographing a man-man wedding? (civil union). They have budgeted about $500. Its in AKL
what r they looking for...

number of prints etc.

[MattL]

dont ask me. If you are interested PM me your number and i'll pass it on - I've got no idea if he has anyone else in mind, I just don't want to say no without giving him someone to try next.

[akiwi]

i am looking at getting a canon 2x converter - but $674 seem expensive.. any better deals around that anyone has seen.. or any second hand ones going.
IO don't know if the 2x is such a good choice.
I don't have any tele converter, bit With the 2x you will probably be loosing the auto focus of your lenses mless you have the 2.8 versions. (Something to do withe the number of F stops). Also I have heard a lot of complaints about the picture quality with the 2x. The 1.4x seems to get better results.
I have also heard that there is not a big advantage in getting the Canon one over Kenko.

[Nzshrimper]

IO don't know if the 2x is such a good choice.
I don't have any tele converter, bit With the 2x you will probably be loosing the auto focus of your lenses mless you have the 2.8 versions. (Something to do withe the number of F stops). Also I have heard a lot of complaints about the picture quality with the 2x. The 1.4x seems to get better results.
I have also heard that there is not a big advantage in getting the Canon one over Kenko.
it will be on the 2.8 so the af works. i am going to the shop to try the 2x and 1.4 x - thanks for the info.

[akiwi]

it will be on the 2.8 so the af works. i am going to the shop to try the 2x and 1.4 x - thanks for the info.
I guess if I could read I would have read your signature before posting.. but I obviously can't :o :oops:

Just posted a couple more images in the G&N section if anyone is interested.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=267434
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=267435

[Nzshrimper]

I guess if I could read I would have read your signature before posting.. but I obviously can't :o :oops:


LOL - no worries man. (if i had the money i would not bother with the extender and go for the 400mm 2.8 L - but i never won lotto last night again)

[FlyingPete]

Well my baby goes in to Canon today for a look, AF has been becoming an issue and is now getting close to unusable, the only way to get sharp shots was to stop down or use manual focus, which under the conditions was not always possible.

I am glad I spent the extra on extending my warranty though, the camera is almost two and a half years old!

[theflyingkiwi]

Well my baby goes in to Canon today for a look, AF has been becoming an issue and is now getting close to unusable, the only way to get sharp shots was to stop down or use manual focus, which under the conditions was not always possible.

I am glad I spent the extra on extending my warranty though, the camera is almost two and a half years old!

gee that sounds like a run of bad luck at the moment. Sent my camera in before xmas, warrens got his in and now you are sending yours in..

perhaps 07 is the year for everyone to get a 1 series camera ? :)

[weka2000]

perhaps 07 is the year for everyone to get a 1 series camera ? :)


Well after the lawyers yesterday I cant afford a 50mm F1.8 :cry:
There goes the 50mm F1.2 oh well Im sure I will find a way:lol:

[TKRFAN]

Hi All

Geez, there is a motorsport overload my way this weekend :confused:

I will be at Manfeild with the "summer saloons spectacular", and then I find out there is the international motorcross at Woodville, the drags at Masterton and the GP Hydroplanes at Wanganui - so much on one weekend!!

Mind you I hear the forecast for Sunday is not good, so that won't help any of them!

[Wazza]

Well my baby goes in to Canon today for a look, AF has been becoming an issue and is now getting close to unusable, the only way to get sharp shots was to stop down or use manual focus, which under the conditions was not always possible.

I am glad I spent the extra on extending my warranty though, the camera is almost two and a half years old!

Hah~! I thought you had already taken yours in.

When I took mine in Tuesday 9 days ago, their list had about 15 SLRs on it. Those were the face to face drop offs made on the same day!! They're very busy. :(

[Moppie]

Anybody free on the 24th Feb and interested in photographing a man-man wedding? (civil union). They have budgeted about $500. Its in AKL


Sounds like fun!

Im interested, especialy if someone else is interested in shooting it with me.

[NordieBoy]

Went out last night comet watching but it's getting too high :(

But...
I do have an idea that may work...

[tag141]

perhaps 07 is the year for everyone to get a 1 series camera ? :)

Don't bank on not sending it in. Mine went in on 12/1...

[FlyingPete]

Don't bank on not sending it in. Mine went in on 12/1...

I NEED it back end of Feb, or I will be having to borrow something!

[weka2000]

Ive updated my web, in out door. Laura is the one who never modeled before.

I hope all you guys get your stuff back from canon soon.

[weka2000]

I NEED it back end of Feb, or I will be having to borrow something!

I have a 30D if needed

[weka2000]

Sounds like fun!

Im interested, especialy if someone else is interested in shooting it with me.


{insert smart comment here......} :lol:

[dgcorner]

John, thats close down your aperture to get good depth of field.

Time to get organised for GKPE 6, so I have started a thread. (See my sig!)

If you are planning to come please visit the thread.

:oops: :oops: :oops: must be the diverticulitis


{insert smart comment here......} :lol:

Smart ass:p

[Moppie]

{insert smart comment here......} :lol:



Sorry Tony, Ill be useing a 30D, not a 303.

I take it you not interested in helping?
They might be interested in some erotic nudes, I could use your experiance.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

Sorry Tony, Ill be useing a 30D, not a 303.

I take it you not interested in helping?
They might be interested in some erotic nudes, I could use your experiance.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
haha

The guy who wedding it is phoned me this morning. I got him to send me an email thru he wants someone to shoot basically from 10:30 am - 10:30 pm.

two different locations for ceremonies and two locations for receptions,
in and around Ponsby.

[Moppie]

haha

The guy who wedding it is phoned me this morning. I got him to send me an email thru he wants someone to shoot basically from 10:30 am - 10:30 pm.

two different locations for ceremonies and two locations for receptions,
in and around Ponsby.

Wow, thats a long day.
Are you going to fly up, or already be up this way?

[weka2000]

Sorry Tony, Ill be useing a 30D, not a 303.

I take it you not interested in helping?
They might be interested in some erotic nudes, I could use your experiance.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


I dont shoot kids, pets or men!

[Nzshrimper]

Wow, thats a long day.
Are you going to fly up, or already be up this way?


fly up .. but make a weekend of it.. say fly up friday arvo.. (meet the couple in question) city shoot that night (i want the tower lit up viewed from under the bridge.) saturday wedding then sunday out and about.. not to worried about the price as flights will eat about 350 up then the rest will be in prints. so i am for free, but its a good one for the folders.

got to plan it yet tonight ... but all looks on..
(help would be greatly received thou..) - and if someone has a place to snooze going free...:D

[weka2000]

From last nights walk

[tim]

I bought a house today, in Johnsonville. First is the front, 2nd is my new office - which has a separate entrance so customers don't have to wander through my house :) I take possession 2nd March, luckily I have no wedding that weekend :)

[Moppie]

Big Congrats!!!!!

It looks really nice, how big?

[tag141]

I NEED it back end of Feb, or I will be having to borrow something!

They asked when I needed it back by. I told them I had an assignment overseas.Though judging by the list that was spotted, who knows when I'll see it.

[weka2000]

We cant afford new gear just new homes. Well done tim. Does it come with studio :)

Now all the girls will want you :lol:

[scotttnz]

From last nights walk

Nice work Tony. Sky looks a bit drab, anything you can do with it? You coming on GKPE 6?

I bought a house today, in Johnsonville. First is the front, 2nd is my new office - which has a separate entrance so customers don't have to wander through my house :) I take possession 2nd March, luckily I have no wedding that weekend :)

Looks pretty good Tim. Nice that the office has it's own entry.

[MattL]

Congratulations Tim.

Welcome to the elite gkpehoc (GKPE Home Owners Club) :)

[weka2000]

Nice work Tony. Sky looks a bit drab, anything you can do with it? You coming on GKPE 6?
.

Should have seen it before PP.

No cant make GKPE6 wife working so we can live like the people in east Auckland :p

[Mark Vuleta]

I bought a house today, in Johnsonville

Well done Tim, Need to purchase car now or hit the train, I lived in Newlands for a year or so and only worked in Lower Hutt but getting up & down that hill was a pain in the rear

[dgcorner]

I NEED it back end of Feb, or I will be having to borrow something!

Pete, you know where to find me. No use being an assistant if the boss doesn't have a camera to shoot with:p

I bought a house today, in Johnsonville. First is the front, 2nd is my new office - which has a separate entrance so customers don't have to wander through my house :) I take possession 2nd March, luckily I have no wedding that weekend :)

Congratulations Tim! Looks good. Nice to have separate entrances for your business too.

[tag141]

It looks really nice, how big?

I think max size is 800x600 :p

[theflyingkiwi]

I think max size is 800x600 :p

ohh that's smart, NOT :rolleyes: :lol:

[weka2000]

I think max size is 800x600 :p

Classic :lol:

[Cyborg Death Ninja]

Hey was wondering if you guys could give be some tips on buying a tripod. What's good, what's bad, what to look out for, what's too expensive, brands names, etc.

Thanks

[joeseph]

I bought a house today, in Johnsonville. First is the front, 2nd is my new office - which has a separate entrance so customers don't have to wander through my house :) I take possession 2nd March, luckily I have no wedding that weekend :)

Nice - you'll be converting that big garage to a studio? or does this mean you'll be paying road user charges like the rest of us... I guess the train's within staggering distance.

[joeseph]

Hey was wondering if you guys could give be some tips on buying a tripod. What's good, what's bad, what to look out for, what's too expensive, brands names, etc.

Thanks

tip 1) don't take Tony with you to Ak camera when you're "looking for a tripod" ;)

what's your budget? what's your heaviest load likely to be?

[akiwi]

Ive updated my web, in out door. Laura is the one who never modeled before.

I hope all you guys get your stuff back from canon soon.

Some nice shots there. I love that series in the bath. Do that again.

Sorry Tony, Ill be useing a 30D, not a 303.

I take it you not interested in helping?
They might be interested in some erotic nudes, I could use your experiance.
:lol:

I dont shoot kids, pets or men!

I don't think he meant the shooting experience.. more the positions:lol: :lol: :lol:

I bought a house today, in Johnsonville. First is the front, 2nd is my new office - which has a separate entrance so customers don't have to wander through my house :) I take possession 2nd March, luckily I have no wedding that weekend :)

Congratulations... Looks really nice, Office space looks excellent!

I bought a house today, in Johnsonville

Well done Tim, Need to purchase car now or hit the train, I lived in Newlands for a year or so and only worked in Lower Hutt but getting up & down that hill was a pain in the rear

This is turning into an epidemic .. along with whatever all the cameras have caught.

I think max size is 800x600 :p

Lol

[Mark Vuleta]

CDJ I'm in need of the same, perhaps look at qty 2 discount:rolleyes:

[akiwi]

Hey was wondering if you guys could give be some tips on buying a tripod. What's good, what's bad, what to look out for, what's too expensive, brands names, etc.

Thanks
I'm very happy with my Manfrotto. Had no problems with it. It's heavy when you have to do a day trip with it though.

[lil_miss]

Weka- - I can see a lot of improvement with your model photos.. they look great.. I especiall like this one : http://www.tonysearle.co.nz/images/Glamour/album/Outdoor%20Glamour/slides/Emma001.html. :) nice work :D

[Nzshrimper]

well thats me flying up to Auckland on the 23rd Feb at 4:30 pm... flying home on the 25th at 6:30 pm.. So who is up for a night shoot on the friday night.. and or sunday during the day..

[tim]

Big Congrats!!!!!

It looks really nice, how big?

Thanks! 4 bedroom (or 3 + office), 160 square meter house, 486 square meter section (not huge).

I bought a house today, in Johnsonville

Well done Tim, Need to purchase car now or hit the train, I lived in Newlands for a year or so and only worked in Lower Hutt but getting up & down that hill was a pain in the rear

Yeah i'll get a car soon enough.

Nice - you'll be converting that big garage to a studio? or does this mean you'll be paying road user charges like the rest of us... I guess the train's within staggering distance.

Nah, don't need a studio.

[MattL]

well thats me flying up to Auckland on the 23rd Feb at 4:30 pm... flying home on the 25th at 6:30 pm.. So who is up for a night shoot on the friday night.. and or sunday during the day..

Cool. I'll be flying to Queenstown on the 22nd i think haha - otherwise it'd be time for a beer!

[Nzshrimper]

Cool. I'll be flying to Queenstown on the 22nd i think haha - otherwise it'd be time for a beer!
another time... the force was against us this time...

[akiwi]

As promised.. Here are some shots from yesterday. was -5 & a bit windy...my fingers froze

[akiwi]

I liked this one too.

[Nzshrimper]

what the .... someone posted photos on a photography forum..

[lil_miss]

well thats me flying up to Auckland on the 23rd Feb at 4:30 pm... flying home on the 25th at 6:30 pm.. So who is up for a night shoot on the friday night.. and or sunday during the day..

Could be keen for the Friday night.. have a wedding in Mangawhai that weekend so cant make sat or sun :)

[weka2000]

Weka- - I can see a lot of improvement with your model photos.. they look great.. I especiall like this one : http://www.tonysearle.co.nz/images/Glamour/album/Outdoor%20Glamour/slides/Emma001.html. :) nice work :D

So I take it you will now model for me :rolleyes:

[weka2000]

tip 1) don't take Tony with you to Ak camera when you're "looking for a tripod" ;)

what's your budget? what's your heaviest load likely to be?

Hey you could have been shopping for glass :p

[Nzshrimper]

Could be keen for the Friday night.. have a wedding in Mangawhai that weekend so cant make sat or sun :)
sweet - i have wedding on the Saturday.. so a Friday night shoot would be cool and maybe a beer or another type of beverage.. :D

[lil_miss]

So I take it you will now model for me :rolleyes:

:lol: Eek.. I prefer to stay on the other end of the camera :D

nzshrimper : sounds good :)

[scotttnz]

Argggghhhh....I am sooooooo unfit. Just got the bike off the wall for the first time since we moved in here over a year ago. Pumped up the tires, found the lights and helmet, and went for a little ride. I hate hills, but I have another 10-15kgs and some colesterol to get rid of.

[joeseph]

As promised.. Here are some shots from yesterday. was -5 & a bit windy...my fingers froze
them trees & bicycle look awesome Peter! and here in Akl at 9:30pm it's 27 degrees C...

[Moppie]

Hey was wondering if you guys could give be some tips on buying a tripod. What's good, what's bad, what to look out for, what's too expensive, brands names, etc.

Thanks


I would recomend Auckland camera, and Apix as the two places to look at.
AC has lots of Manfrotto stuff, its expensive but good, but also very conventional.

Apix has all the Manfrotto stuff, plus some more unique stuff, like my Uni Loc.
They also sell a lot of chinesse stuff, its often as strong as the Manfrotto, but half the price and dosn't look as pretty.

[weka2000]

Argggghhhh....I am sooooooo unfit. Just got the bike off the wall for the first time since we moved in here over a year ago. Pumped up the tires, found the lights and helmet, and went for a little ride. I hate hills, but I have another 10-15kgs and some colesterol to get rid of.

Team up with John. Hell Ive put on 5kgs in 25yrs since I left school. Your wives must run around after you lads to much :lol:

[akiwi]

Team up with John. Hell Ive put on 5kgs in 25yrs since I left school. Your wives must run around after you lads to much :lol:
I've put on 7Kgs in the 27 years since I left school;) Though I must say that photography is bad for my fitness. I find I sit in front of the computer processing pictures or reading Forums when I used to be doing more exercise. OTOH I watch much less television.

[Nzshrimper]

I've put on 7Kgs in the 27 years since I left school;) Though I must say that photography is bad for my fitness. I find I sit in front of the computer processing pictures or reading Forums when I used to be doing more exercise. OTOH I watch much less television.

haha - i left uni 8 years ago.. 75kgs... in 2001 i was still 75 kgs... after my car smash on went the weight.. in three years i got to 130 kgs,,, :(

now i am 100 kgs but coming down slowly,, another year and I WILL BE 80 - 85 kgs..

[Nzshrimper]

and this is what the dog deiced to bring home tonight... and the dog is not that big.. dumb mutt. she was carrying it in her mouth - then deposited it under the dinning room table..

NB no hedgehogs were harmed in the filming of this event (the dog on the other hand got a kick up the 4rse and put in the garage)

[Cyborg Death Ninja]

what's your budget? what's your heaviest load likely to be?
Hmm, around $100-$150 if that's possible... What do you mean by heaviest load and whats the norm?
I would recomend Auckland camera, and Apix as the two places to look at.
AC has lots of Manfrotto stuff, its expensive but good, but also very conventional.

Apix has all the Manfrotto stuff, plus some more unique stuff, like my Uni Loc.
They also sell a lot of chinesse stuff, its often as strong as the Manfrotto, but half the price and dosn't look as pretty.
Checking out Apix website now,.. Manfrotto seems quite expensive so I wouldn't really mind buying a cheaper chinesse option as long as it was still reasonably heavy duty as I'm quite ruff with gear. Is there anything I should stay away from?

I also need to buy a lens hood, is there anything I should know about them?

And can someone explain why this is worth so much?
FOBA Top-alu tubular tripod (http://www.apix.co.nz/ProductView.aspx?Id=FOBALFAE)

[Sweedishcarrot01]

If anyone wants to shoot a wedding in Timaru later this year let me know...

[akiwi]

Hmm, around $100-$150 if that's possible... What do you mean by heaviest load and whats the norm?

Checking out Apix website now,.. Manfrotto seems quite expensive so I wouldn't really mind buying a cheaper chinesse option as long as it was still reasonably heavy duty as I'm quite ruff with gear. Is there anything I should stay away from?

I also need to buy a lens hood, is there anything I should know about them?

And can someone explain why this is worth so much?
FOBA Top-alu tubular tripod (http://www.apix.co.nz/ProductView.aspx?Id=FOBALFAE)

I would say stay away from the cheap light aluminium tripods with plastic fittings. They wobble & don't last long.

Don't forget that most of the more expensive makes come without the level head..i.e. the bit you attach the camera to where you can swivel left, right, up, down etc. These things can also be really expensive.

No Idea why that tripod in the link is so expensive:eek:

For a lens hood, which lens is it for?

Avoid those generic rubber things as they cause vignetting on a zoom lens. Your probably better off biting into the sour apple and paying the ridiculous price for the ones made specifically for your lens. They are normally cut out in a petal pattern to match your lenses characteristics, and look cool too ;)

[weka2000]

CDN.. Remember to get what you pay for. Manfrotto is a interchangeable system. With the ability to buy additional plates and heads.

I got a Chineese one from trademe $200 and then a 3 way head of another trade me person. But my tripod get so much abuse due to all my waterfall trips.
It hold a 30D and bigma with out movement.

[Moppie]

Hmm, around $100-$150 if that's possible... What do you mean by heaviest load and whats the norm?




You won't get much for $150.
The best idea is to go into Apix, let them know your budget, and see what they have in stock.
The staff are very honest about the quality of what they are selling, and will not upsell lower quality crap.
They will let you know what your money gets you, and may even suggest coming back later after you've saved a bit more.
For around $200-250 you should be ablet to get a pretty good quality set of legs and ball head that will hold most gear.

The other option is Auckland Camera sell Slik tripod kits, and often have one or two on special, and may have something in your price range.
But, you won't see it listed on thier website.

[theflyingkiwi]

As promised.. Here are some shots from yesterday. was -5 & a bit windy...my fingers froze

nice set of photos peter. I like the bike :)

[scotttnz]

You won't get much for $150.
The best idea is to go into Apix, let them know your budget, and see what they have in stock.
The staff are very honest about the quality of what they are selling, and will not upsell lower quality crap.
They will let you know what your money gets you, and may even suggest coming back later after you've saved a bit more.
For around $200-250 you should be ablet to get a pretty good quality set of legs and ball head that will hold most gear.

The other option is Auckland Camera sell Slik tripod kits, and often have one or two on special, and may have something in your price range.
But, you won't see it listed on thier website.

Yeah, what he said.....save up a bit more, or you will probably regret it.
I spent $150 on a tripod and am not really happy with it. It is big and sturdy, so I have no problems with camera shake etc, but it is too heavy to lump around, and not very flexable. It will get replaced sometime when I have budget.

[joeseph]

Hmm, around $100-$150 if that's possible... What do you mean by heaviest load and whats the norm?

Checking out Apix website now,.. Manfrotto seems quite expensive so I wouldn't really mind buying a cheaper chinesse option as long as it was still reasonably heavy duty as I'm quite ruff with gear. Is there anything I should stay away from?

I also need to buy a lens hood, is there anything I should know about them?



Not sure what your gear is - add up weight of your camera+battery+heaviest lens+flash+batteries to see what the tripod will neeed to put up with. Make sure whatever you look at will cope with at least 30% more than this weight and factor in new lenses down the track. I got a Velbon tripod many years ago and it would have been fine for the small EOS I had, except I have since aquired heavier gear that the Velbon just won't support properly. Hell, the Manfrotto I bought at Christmas was visably moving the other week when 100-400 was used in a bit of a breeze!
Wouldn't hurt to keep an eye on trademe either although at the merest hint of the Manfrotto branding, some folks seem to go beserk with bidding.

Lens hoods will depend on what thery're for - remind us again what gear you've got?

[FlyingPete]

SanDisk have just dropped their prices more in line with Kingson, Ultra II 4GB $144inc, Extreme III 4GB $191inc, 2GB of the same $77inc and $100inc.

[weka2000]

SanDisk have just dropped their prices more in line with Kingson, Ultra II 4GB $144inc, Extreme III 4GB $191inc, 2GB of the same $77inc and $100inc.

What does III offer faster disk write read speed?

[brian vickery]

An ex-patriate digger is over here watching , also.:D
I am a beginner at the moon pics ;but she's a beut tonight!.

[weka2000]

Well I own all my camera gear now...all paid off :lol:

[Cyborg Death Ninja]

Hey thanks for all the advice guys! After mulling it over I think I've made the decision to wait and buy something more expensive and quality.

remind us again what gear you've got?I'm a photography newbie, only own a 350D with 18-55mm kit. Gotta start somewhere I guess...

[lil_miss]

Awesome! :) I was wanting to get another Extreme III 2gb in the next week or two.. I see C1 have them for $100 so I shall be paying them a visit :)

[DiscoLizard]

Ok, so I don't post many photos, but here is one:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=268204

[CliveyBoy]

What does III offer faster disk write read speed?
133x versus the Ultra 80x. The speed difference is obvious and important when shooting in continuous mode. It also shows when transferring images by card-reader on a USB2HS connection.

The other factor is the temperature range - performance can drop off at the cold end; using Extreme III extends the reasonable operating range beyond "normal" human activity, whereas Ultras can fade off.

Few of us have cameras needing the Extreme IV performance, yet...

[Wazza]

Can anyone beat these?
http://potn.smugmug.com/gallery/2356933

I just remembered to look for something to enter.. Compared to these, I don't think I have as much to offer!

[Wazza]

Join the test ;)
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=268179

[akiwi]

An ex-patriate digger is over here watching , also.:D
I am a beginner at the moon pics ;but she's a beut tonight!.
Gidday Brian.. That's a pretty good moon picture for the 70-200. Snowing & Grey here so I won't get to see it.

Got a nude shoot tonight with 2 models ;)
Actually it's for a competition on dpchallenge.com I want to try some body landscapes with 2 bodies. I guess that makes me a landscape photographer :lol:

[Mark Vuleta]

After mulling it over I think I've made the decision to wait and buy something more expensive and quality.

Well I made a decision (last minute of course), went to AC & upgraded my tripod, spend a bit more that I wanted to (always the way......:confused: )

CDN I have a spare tripod now which you can use until such a time as you make you make a purchase. It is a WT3570 which should be ok as a temp for you with your lens, its just a bit light for my 200 2.8. PM me is you want

Mark

[weka2000]

I wonder if templates are the way to go


http://www.templatehelp.com/preset/pr_preview.php?i=10712&pr_code=3Q2P7g93F4eju93em4J52LUq1hYM59

I like this one the best

http://www.templatehelp.com/preset/pr_preview.php?i=10528&pr_code=3Q2P7g93F4eju93em4J52LUq1hYM59

They would need some work and stuff removed. Or maybe I just need to get Jalbum sorted the way I want it

[Mark Vuleta]

I like this one the best

I like it too, quite a professional presentation, I wish I had the skills/knowhow to utilise and maintain something like this

Mark

[weka2000]

I like it too, quite a professional presentation, I wish I had the skills/knowhow to utilise and maintain something like this

Mark

Its the gallery that would be the work. Tryed lightroom but it wont sort by name :(

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Fantastic Tony, where do you get those templates from, and, can you edit them yourself, or, do you need a website designer to do it? I'd def be interested in more info...

I wonder if templates are the way to go


http://www.templatehelp.com/preset/pr_preview.php?i=10712&pr_code=3Q2P7g93F4eju93em4J52LUq1hYM59

I like this one the best

http://www.templatehelp.com/preset/pr_preview.php?i=10528&pr_code=3Q2P7g93F4eju93em4J52LUq1hYM59

They would need some work and stuff removed. Or maybe I just need to get Jalbum sorted the way I want it

[Mark Vuleta]

Tryed lightroom but it wont sort by name :(

I presume that Adobe Lightroom (raw convertor??), I've played a little bit with this too, Beta version, the layout and the inport/export is a little bit different, early days yet.

I do need to sort some form of RAW workflow sorted, got about 500 from holiday that I haven't done anything with.

Im using Coral paintshop pro X & XI but am woundering if I should go the full hog with Photoshop. Then of course there is monitor calibrating..... it just goes on:rolleyes:

[dgcorner]

As promised.. Here are some shots from yesterday. was -5 & a bit windy...my fingers froze

Peter -- great shots!

Argggghhhh....I am sooooooo unfit. Just got the bike off the wall for the first time since we moved in here over a year ago. Pumped up the tires, found the lights and helmet, and went for a little ride. I hate hills, but I have another 10-15kgs and some colesterol to get rid of.

I can relate to that:p Though I've lost some 4 kg during my stint at Middlemore... so I am down to 91kg. 6 more to go for my ideal weight...

Team up with John. Hell Ive put on 5kgs in 25yrs since I left school. Your wives must run around after you lads to much :lol:

We are loved!:p You haven't tried Tina's brownies or other baked stuff:lol:

haha - i left uni 8 years ago.. 75kgs... in 2001 i was still 75 kgs... after my car smash on went the weight.. in three years i got to 130 kgs,,, :(

now i am 100 kgs but coming down slowly,, another year and I WILL BE 80 - 85 kgs..

Good on ya Chris!

and this is what the dog deiced to bring home tonight... and the dog is not that big.. dumb mutt. she was carrying it in her mouth - then deposited it under the dinning room table..

NB no hedgehogs were harmed in the filming of this event (the dog on the other hand got a kick up the 4rse and put in the garage)

Poor bugger...

SanDisk have just dropped their prices more in line with Kingson, Ultra II 4GB $144inc, Extreme III 4GB $191inc, 2GB of the same $77inc and $100inc.

Bring it on! Though I currently have 2 2gig ones that should suffice for a while...

An ex-patriate digger is over here watching , also.:D
I am a beginner at the moon pics ;but she's a beut tonight!.

Welcome aboard Brian! Great pic considering that it is from a 70-200!

[Wazza]

Ever considered how long a 1Mb page will take to load on 56K?!
(the 2nd link, the one you like)

[Nzshrimper]

just got out the spare body ( the new 30d thats been in its box for 2 months) on went lens, in went battery, in went cf card and on went flash.

Focused on some flowers outside,, fired a shot off....


shutter went - no image appeared on the LCD.. hmm did the flash go off i thought to myself...

tried again - flash went off - shutter went and still no pic on lcd.... hmm

One last go i said.. (talking to myself now :rolleyes: ) shutter went, flash went off - LCD changed . ERROR 99 turn off camera and remove battery - reinsert battery and try again... Well that a nice MSG for a new camera..

Followed instructions and tried again.. Error 99 greeted me once more.. bugger i said a little louder.

tried another card. still same error - tried different lens and removed flash still same error..

Put all components on other body and tested out comes flowers with a little fill flash on them and the fresh rain drops etc..

So in short.. the brand new out of the box shiny 30D is buggered.
I think i might ask for my money back and buy a lens instead.

Oh well :(

[Nzshrimper]

Ever considered how long a 1Mb page will take to load on 56K?!
(the 2nd link, the one you like)
about 1 min 30 seconds///

[Nzshrimper]

$2300 was the cost put on the 30d - so what lens could i get for that/// or i could get the extender for $650 and that would leave me with $1700....

a longer lens for the motorsport / rugby would be nice - but a nice shorter wider angle lens would also be nice

man i am indecisive.

[weka2000]

Fantastic Tony, where do you get those templates from, and, can you edit them yourself, or, do you need a website designer to do it? I'd def be interested in more info...

You buy the source files PSD and FLA edit them yourself.

[weka2000]

You haven't tried Tina's brownies or other baked stuff:lol:


I have but you cant fatten a throughbreed :p

[Wazza]

12-24/10-20/10-22 wideangle and a macro lens..

I would have suggested 100-400 or 400 5.6 but the 70-200 will do just as good of a job ;)

[theflyingkiwi]

$2300 was the cost put on the 30d - so what lens could i get for that/// or i could get the extender for $650 and that would leave me with $1700....

a longer lens for the motorsport / rugby would be nice - but a nice shorter wider angle lens would also be nice

man i am indecisive.

what's more important for you to shoot? motorsports/rugby or landscapes and macro?

let that decided what to spend the money on.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

You buy the source files PSD and FLA edit them yourself.

ok, so if you spend the 3k or whatever to make the template exclusively 'yours', well, it's not really that exclusive is it when you consider all the people that downloaded the template before 'you' purhcased it huh?!? Anyways, I like the idea still, the $60 option is rather tempting. Are you familier with Flash yourself?

[Nzshrimper]

what's more important for you to shoot? motorsports/rugby or landscapes and macro?

let that decided what to spend the money on.
hmm but i do love both.. and for differnet reasons.

bugger it 1x4 / or / 2x extender and a shorter wide angle. and maybe a nifty....

save for the longer lens.. but with the 200mm and the extender

(200 x 1.6) x 1.4 = 448mm at 5.6 hmm i can live with that..

[Wazza]

If he's serious for shooting Super14, he'll need the 70-200 he already has, plus a 300-400mm f2.8. F4 just won't cut it. Night games already use F2.8 wide open, ISO 1600 and only achieve 1/250th under lights.

But either of those lens will be significantly more than the budget ;)

[Nzshrimper]

If he's serious for shooting Super14, he'll need the 70-200 he already has, plus a 300-400mm f2.8. F4 just won't cut it. Night games already use F2.8 wide open, ISO 1600 and only achieve 1/250th under lights.

But either of those lens will be significantly more than the budget ;)


hell yes the $10 k might just be on the outside of the budget.... unless I become part of the back row... then the 200 will be fine.. :rolleyes:

Canon EF 400mm f2.8 L IS USM $13,768.99
Canon EF 300mm f2.8 L IS USM $8,099.19

where did i put those lotto tickets,,

[theflyingkiwi]

If he's serious for shooting Super14, he'll need the 70-200 he already has, plus a 300-400mm f2.8. F4 just won't cut it. Night games already use F2.8 wide open, ISO 1600 and only achieve 1/250th under lights.

But either of those lens will be significantly more than the budget ;)

Warren I thought you where the sharing type. I am supprised your not willing to send down the 120-300 F2.8 for him to use when he feels like it :lol: [insert sarcastic voice here]

it's a trade off you can't have one and have the other. it's like buying a car to be like a ferrari in every way but the price.

[weka2000]

ok, so if you spend the 3k or whatever to make the template exclusively 'yours', well, it's not really that exclusive is it when you consider all the people that downloaded the template before 'you' purhcased it huh?!? Anyways, I like the idea still, the $60 option is rather tempting. Are you familier with Flash yourself?

Na but I could work it out. Thats how I learn software :lol:

[weka2000]

Just going over 2 months of model photos. Man I shot some crap. Some models make the photo. It is their personality and presence. I wonder if there is a connection between model and photographer, they just jell, yet other models you cant seem to find the spark.

The model I shot the other day could do nothing wrong. The strongest presence I have senced in a photoshoot to date, yet she never did any photos before it was her first time.

I guess thats why I like the idea of handing out business cards, you already have a feel about a person before you ask.

Once we are settled in new house will get some done and start handing out.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

At it boy, am working on a studio myself, so I feel ya, good luck.

Just going over 2 months of model photos. Man I shot some crap. Some models make the photo. It is their personality and presence. I wonder if there is a connection between model and photographer, they just jell, yet other models you cant seem to find the spark.

The model I shot the other day could do nothing wrong. The strongest presence I have senced in a photoshoot to date, yet she never did any photos before it was her first time.

I guess thats why I like the idea of handing out business cards, you already have a feel about a person before you ask.

Once we are settled in new house will get some done and start handing out.

[akiwi]

Just going over 2 months of model photos. Man I shot some crap. Some models make the photo. It is their personality and presence. I wonder if there is a connection between model and photographer, they just jell, yet other models you cant seem to find the spark.

The model I shot the other day could do nothing wrong. The strongest presence I have senced in a photoshoot to date, yet she never did any photos before it was her first time.

I guess thats why I like the idea of handing out business cards, you already have a feel about a person before you ask.

Once we are settled in new house will get some done and start handing out.
I have also had the experience where I did a shoot or several shootings with a model & everything worked just right & there where heaps of great pictures. Then a session where everything turned out Cr@p and I and the model were not happy with the photos. I have to work on my Poses. I concentrate on Light camera composition, little details like buttons open, creases etc. but haven't yet got the eye for what is a flattering or a non flattering pose.
I think I need to be a woman for that. I look at the even lighting the perfect background, the focus spot on on the eyes.. show it to my wife & she sais ... 'She has a double chin!!!!' or something.
Must admit I'm a little nervous of the shooting 2 at the same time tonight. Even more to concentrate on.

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Anyone who owns a 5D will enjoy this thread, in fact, the 'tyupical' results of this thread are the reason I bought the 5D over the 1DS in the first place... at the time of purchase money wasn't an issue

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=268045

[weka2000]

Anyone who owns a 5D will enjoy this thread, in fact, the 'tyupical' results of this thread are the reason I bought the 5D over the 1DS in the first place... at the time of purchase money wasn't an issue

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=268045

The 5D and 1DS MK2 are 2 very different cameras infact the only thing they have in common is they are FF and made by Canon.
Its like comparing apples to pears.

The day Canon bring out a weather sealed 5D they will see the 1D sales drop.

[weka2000]

Akiwi I agree about what our wives notice. I dont think people realise what you see when looking through the view finder.

How many photos do you do on average per session? What is the number that are keepers?

[Sweedishcarrot01]

Word



The day Canon bring out a weather sealed 5D they will see the 1D sales drop.

[dgcorner]

just got out the spare body ( the new 30d thats been in its box for 2 months) on went lens, in went battery, in went cf card and on went flash.

Focused on some flowers outside,, fired a shot off....


shutter went - no image appeared on the LCD.. hmm did the flash go off i thought to myself...

tried again - flash went off - shutter went and still no pic on lcd.... hmm

One last go i said.. (talking to myself now :rolleyes: ) shutter went, flash went off - LCD changed . ERROR 99 turn off camera and remove battery - reinsert battery and try again... Well that a nice MSG for a new camera..

Followed instructions and tried again.. Error 99 greeted me once more.. bugger i said a little louder.

tried another card. still same error - tried different lens and removed flash still same error..

Put all components on other body and tested out comes flowers with a little fill flash on them and the fresh rain drops etc..

So in short.. the brand new out of the box shiny 30D is buggered.
I think i might ask for my money back and buy a lens instead.

Oh well :(

Oh crap! Sorry to hear about that Chris. So many bad things written about the 2X telecon... but so many good things about the 1.4X -- might be something to consider. Those 300 & 400mm ones are enough to buy a decent car!

I have but you cant fatten a throughbreed :p

:lol: It will catch up to you sooner than you think... :lol:

[weka2000]

Found a web template that I like

http://allwebcodesign.com/templates/artA02-1/index.html

Comes with instruction son what to change and how

http://allwebcodesign.com/templates/artA02-1/help.html

[weka2000]

Oh well I spent the $85 US and got it

http://www.tonysearle.co.nz/new/index.html

the only issue I have is getting my mainpage image to center regardless of size screen it tiles on my widescreen laptop. Can anyone help.

The whole site is basically html and .js files nice and easy perfect for me

[Thornfield]

Well seeing as we now have 4 members in CHCH what would you guys say about getting out somewhere and taking some picures? Show the rest of the guys how good us Mainlanders are :)

[theflyingkiwi]

Oh well I spent the $85 US and got it

http://www.tonysearle.co.nz/new/index.html

the only issue I have is getting my mainpage image to center regardless of size screen it tiles on my widescreen laptop. Can anyone help.

The whole site is basically html and .js files nice and easy perfect for me

it looks good Tony. the only things that I would recommend changing is the space between tony searle to match the space between searle and photography.

as for getting the image centered, I would recommend you either make the image at 1920 (the width of my monitor) or have a set of titled images.

Well seeing as we now have 4 members in CHCH what would you guys say about getting out somewhere and taking some picures? Show the rest of the guys how good us Mainlanders are :)

ohh I can see what can happen. I think the next GKPE challenge might be a shoot out of between the south and north islands. :lol:

[weka2000]

Well seeing as we now have 4 members in CHCH what would you guys say about getting out somewhere and taking some picures? Show the rest of the guys how good us Mainlanders are :)

What you going to try and make us green :p

[weka2000]

it looks good Tony. the only things that I would recommend changing is the space between tony searle to match the space between searle and photography.

as for getting the image centered, I would recommend you either make the image at 1920 (the width of my monitor) or have a set of titled images.



They do have another which allows you to have a "picture" title as the flash one wont let you change the type or size

I will check the setting for the photo to 1920. Looks good at 1280 wide but after that :(

What the hang do I write in the about ?

[theflyingkiwi]

They do have another which allows you to have a "picture" title as the flash one wont let you change the type or size

I will check the setting for the photo to 1920. Looks good at 1280 wide but after that :(

What the hang do I write in the about ?

in a word U :)

say things about what you like to photography, your goals with photography and how long you have been doing it.

[weka2000]

in a word U :)

say things about what you like to photography, your goals with photography and how long you have been doing it.

Um not much god at writing faided SC english twice .... :rolleyes:

[Nzshrimper]

Well seeing as we now have 4 members in CHCH what would you guys say about getting out somewhere and taking some picures? Show the rest of the guys how good us Mainlanders are :)
love to but i am in timaru tonight and tommorrow.. but another time then yes..

[Nzshrimper]

the d1nz was cool... great fun and the nice boys at D1 are taking me out for a few cold ones and putting me up in a hotel... nice thank wazza for the link.. oh and i got some nice shots..

[MattL]

Found a web template that I like

http://allwebcodesign.com/templates/artA02-1/index.html

Comes with instruction son what to change and how

http://allwebcodesign.com/templates/artA02-1/help.html

Tony, looks good, but for the love of god turn off the right click disabling crap.

[Nzshrimper]

heres a quick one

[weka2000]

Tony, looks good, but for the love of god turn off the right click disabling crap.

Why stops people stealing my pics

[scotttnz]

Aggghhhh....I can't believe it. After all my advice, and the killer deal I got him on a 400D (Wholesale!) my Dad went and bought a Sony DSLR! Sucked in by all the marketing gimicks!

[MattL]

Why stops people stealing my pics

No, it doesnt stop anybody stealing your pics. It offers no protection for your photos, and it makes your site rather user-un-friendly.

People right click for many legit reasons.

right click - > print
right click - > open in new window
right click - > open in new tab
right click - > bookmark this page
right click - > send link to friend

These are all things you want your users to do.

again, I'll repeat it :
Turning off right click offers NO PROTECTION whatsoever for your photos!

[weka2000]

No, it doesnt stop anybody stealing your pics. It offers no protection for your photos, and it makes your site rather user-un-friendly.

People right click for many legit reasons.

right click - > print
right click - > open in new window
right click - > open in new tab
right click - > bookmark this page
right click - > send link to friend

These are all things you want your users to do.

again, I'll repeat it :
Turning off right click offers NO PROTECTION whatsoever for your photos!

Point taken. I will work it out. Hows the new house anyway Matt?

Changes made thankf or the tips. First gallery is up. Best $120 ive spent :)

http://www.tonysearle.co.nz/new/index.html

[akiwi]

Akiwi I agree about what our wives notice. I dont think people realise what you see when looking through the view finder.

How many photos do you do on average per session? What is the number that are keepers?

Hi Tony.. Last night for example I took about 250 photos in 3 hours. I had problems with my lights not firing quite often but will keep 80% probably. however I will select 1 or 2 from each theme or set. In the end I will probably have between 5 and 10 that I would consider good enough for a gallery. I haven't sorted or processed yet so it could be more or less.

Found a web template that I like

http://allwebcodesign.com/templates/artA02-1/index.html

Comes with instruction son what to change and how

http://allwebcodesign.com/templates/artA02-1/help.html

Oh well I spent the $85 US and got it

http://www.tonysearle.co.nz/new/index.html

the only issue I have is getting my mainpage image to center regardless of size screen it tiles on my widescreen laptop. Can anyone help.

The whole site is basically html and .js files nice and easy perfect for me

Loos realy good. Only problem is that it loads realy slow on my machine.
I agree about the right mouse click issue. Anyone can do a screen shot or use software like snaggit to capture images.

heres a quick one

Oooh Excllent. Looks like it was fun.

Aggghhhh....I can't believe it. After all my advice, and the killer deal I got him on a 400D (Wholesale!) my Dad went and bought a Sony DSLR! Sucked in by all the marketing gimicks!

Don't you hate it when people can be so influenced by marketing blaablaa & only think on a name or something.

Point taken. I will work it out

Changes made to everyones help first gallery is up

http://www.tonysearle.co.nz/new/index.html

I realy like it.
Just the issue that it seems slow, but either your photos are too big or it is the server as the demo site loaded fast.

Had a fun shoot last night for a competition at dpchallenge.com. Theme was 'Nude'. I got 2 females ;)

Must start processing.

[weka2000]

ah 2 nude woman in 1 room........... NC :rolleyes:

So when do we get to see the results. How did you find lighting them both or was it one at a time :lol:

Is anyone else having slow issues with my new site?

[akiwi]

ah 2 nude woman in 1 room........... NC :rolleyes:

So when do we get to see the results. How did you find lighting them both or was it one at a time :lol:

Is anyone else having slow issues with my new site?

It wasn't a problem lighting them both as they where both always very close together. I did mainly body landscapes.

I trid your web site again & it takes 10 seconds per picture.. too long. They are also too big for my screen. Even after pressing F11, I need to scroll up & down to see the whole image or to press the buttons below. My screen is 1440 X 900 pixels.

[Moppie]

Im nissed as a pewt!!!!!!!!!

[weka2000]

Im nissed as a pewt!!!!!!!!!

Why?

[weka2000]

It wasn't a problem lighting them both as they where both always very close together. I did mainly body landscapes.

I trid your web site again & it takes 10 seconds per picture.. too long. They are also too big for my screen. Even after pressing F11, I need to scroll up & down to see the whole image or to press the buttons below. My screen is 1440 X 900 pixels.

Oh well I better make them smaller then. Does the same for me. The Landscape orintated ones are fines its the portratit ones that you have to scroll down

[::John::]

Tony - when Peter reported the 10 seconds per picture I checked it from over here - 3 to 4 seconds per picture.

[weka2000]

Tony - when Peter reported the 10 seconds per picture I checked it from over here - 3 to 4 seconds per picture.

There must be a slow connection in The North :)

[::John::]

That's possible. Your initial page is a bit slower to load the first time because your first page image is quite large compared to the other pictures.

There is a LOT of work in customising it fully - links page, clients page, the gallery thumbs and all. Once you get it done it should look good though.

[weka2000]

That's possible. Your initial page is a bit slower to load the first time because your first page image is quite large compared to the other pictures.

There is a LOT of work in customising it fully - links page, clients page, the gallery thumbs and all. Once you get it done it should look good though.

It comes with link pages, and client pages have removed. It is a great template and so easy to work. Yes the main page pic is about 500k need to reduce

[::John::]

Yeah - I have had it a month or so but haven't put it up on my site, yet - still customising it for the way I want it to work - too many files in the root directory and some of them conflict with other software on my web server so I have re-written quite a lot of it.

Not bad for $100, though.

[weka2000]

Yeah - I have had it a month or so but haven't put it up on my site, yet - still customising it for the way I want it to work - too many files in the root directory and some of them conflict with other software on my web server so I have re-written quite a lot of it.

Not bad for $100, though.

You have the same template?

What sort of things did you do to yours?

[Thornfield]

It's loading fast here Tony. Just had a look at some of your landscape gallery.
The Karekare wave and storm shots are fantastic.

Agree about the portrait orientation. Too large for my small monitor and I have to scroll for miles.

[::John::]

You have the same template?

What sort of things did you do to yours?

yup - the exact same template.

So far I have moved the stylesheet into its own directory and the javascripts into their own directory. I have renamed the pictures directory and am about to move the html files (except index.html) into their own directory - I don't like messy root directories on a server and would prefer some simple structure to the layout.

[::John::]

Hi Thornfield

I was born and brought up (dragged up) just outside of Christchurch - still have a brother and a son living there - will be visiting in March.

[tim]

Hey, if anyone ever goes into the frogprints offices, take a look around for a book I made. It was damaged in the post, so it's being replaced. They asked if they could use it as a sample, I said sure but only if they put a label on it that it was a damaged sample.

[Wazza]

Great stuff Chris, glad you could make it..

http://d1nz.org.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17358

Lucky about the hotel.. You'll find we've never got anything like that out of them... It will be good to add to your portfolio, and hopefully make some dollars to sponsors and drivers, but don't think D1 themselves have a budget yet! :p

[tag141]

Wazza, I notice they're not coming down this far !!! I was hoping to have a go at photographing them as well. Is it too cold for them, so their tyres don't warm up and smoke as much?

[Moppie]

Is it too cold for them, so their tyres don't warm up and smoke as much?

LOL :lol: :lol: :lol

[Wazza]

I think there was a lack of interest - but I reckon it's more to do with poor advertising . ;)

[weka2000]

Here is my afternoons effort

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2611945#post2611945

[theflyingkiwi]

done a slight update to the front page

let me know what ya think

http://cuthbert.net.nz/