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MattL

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 03:28

Just noticed that us Kiwis have had quite an online presence tonight. Heres a few threads worth checking out if your part of the (ever expanding) GKPE crew:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1113441
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=131481
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=131426
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=131482
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1113614
I think thats tonights efforts.

Did anyone else see tonights *beautiful* pink sunset?

I was too gobsmacked to get my camera tho, but boy it was something!

tim

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 03:39

I'll start a "Tim comes visiting" thread in a week or so, planning my visit. At this stage i'll probably try and plan something for late afternoon or early evening and probably not going for too long. Places to see, people to do!

Wazza

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 03:44

This will be a laugh.

How will you fit us in around your busy schedule with ladies? ;)

tim

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 03:54

Actually there's only one lady... and I might bring her with me!

Wazza

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 03:55

Didn't know where to share this, so here's where I was earlier Saturday evening.
:shock:

*Pic removed*
8th October 06 ;)

forsaken

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 03:57

Did anyone else see tonights *beautiful* pink sunset?

I was too gobsmacked to get my camera tho, but boy it was something!

yes I saw it, the whole sky out west was orange, then look out east and there was 1/4 of a rainbow leading in to the refection of the sunset.

the worst part was I was down the back padock loading bales of hay and my camera was up in my room. By the time the camera was delivered to me it was all gone :(

forsaken

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 03:58

Didn't know where to share this, so here's where I was earlier Saturday evening.
:shock:

nice. The photos aren't to bad either :)

MattL

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 04:01

Yeah i didnt bother going to get my camera, i knew by the time i got it it would have gone.

Where do you live simon? age / occupation?

forsaken

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 04:04

on a small farm in Dairy Flat ( a few minutes north of Albany) work as an underpaid CNC machinist, physical age 28 mental age of about 12 :)

MattL

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 04:22

Neato.

Ok, I think im gona plan for next weekend, saturday perhaps, another trip to bridal veil falls. I need more!

Can I get a rough idea of who would be interested in coming? We can all split gas money, and abseil lessons / trips would be $50/ person to cover ropes etc etc.

Wazza

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 04:31

I'm busy this weekend. Got an engagement party to photograph. :)

::John::

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 04:32

:) I am thinking $50 a head to jump off a cliff is quite a good bargain. They charged me $180 to jump out of an aeroplane over Whenuapai.

(15 minutes to get up there, 3 minutes to come down :( )

MattL

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 04:35

Yup, It is a bargin your right. The two girls we gave lessons to said it would be worth about $125 /head for them. Which sounds about right. This is a POTN only offer - I will be charging more for others.

Warren if your interested in doing the abseil, we can arrange another time that might suit you better?

MattL

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 04:36

I will even provide my camera on the abseil so you can take photos without risking you camera. just bring a CF card.

MattL

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 04:45

I knew somebody had to get tonights sunset :
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1113614
Thanks Moppie!

Wazza

23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 04:59

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1113638#post1113638

I used to abseil a fair bit when I was in scouts

FlyingPete

24th of January 2006 (Tue), 15:28

Anyone for a GKPE-mini: Extreme Weather :D

Better restrict it to 1D series owners with weather sealed lenses, as we have plenty of members with that sort of kit :rolleyes:

weka2000

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 19:13

Well its Thursday and as I said after 2 days of rain Im back up to my waterfalls. leaving my house at 6pm with wife and kids. First stop falls at the dam. Then head off to karekare falls there and down to the beach for sunset. Bother has any one seen my 10-20mm cant find it.... Oh thats right its been tested, looks like 24-70 panorams.

Should be at the dam by 6-30 6.45 gone by 7.30 be at karekare 8ish.
and I better not hear any bletting from either my wife or my girls you come out with me then dont compalin about the weather or the long walks.

For those who may be intrested im getting into extreme waterfall photography. This is where you pick a stream and walk up it, sorry no ARC tracks avaible. You stop when you find the waterfall or the stream runs out.

Trying to get some satalite images and or arieal photos. After all I dont want some 2 ft waterfall after 4 hours walking up stream.

There is a purpose in this as Im planning to write a book on the waitaks waterfalls.

forsaken

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 22:39

make sure you take good care of the camera there Tony, they don't like swimming very much

Wazza

25th of January 2006 (Wed), 23:46

If I had energy today, I would come. But I'm shattered. Good luck with the pics tonight.

tim

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 00:16

If I had energy today, I would come. But I'm shattered. Good luck with the pics tonight.

What were you doing last night? ;)

Wazza

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 00:27

You don't know her... You might meet her one day. :lol:

Now no more jokes. :o

joeseph

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 01:28

Looks like another decent sunset today, anyone have their cameras out?

scotttnz

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 02:02

Looks like another decent sunset today, anyone have their cameras out?

I think that sunset was even better than the one the other night. I was on the Ferry home and had to force myself to sit back and enjoy it rather than stressing about not having my camera with me and missing the oportunity to shoot it. By the time I got home it was all over, but I scoped out a great spot to shoot from next time there is a good sunset on a still evening. Nice reflections off the water, and Mt Wellington in the background.

Anybody get any pictures tonight?

MattL

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 02:41

nope. I saw it out my window, but by the time I noticed it, It was almost gone.

I've been processing photos since I got up at 9 this morning!!

argh.

It seems its paying off tho. I Sold a print yesterday for $450 :-)

weka2000

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 13:41

Got last nights sunset from Karekare beach. My home internet is down hope to have it fixed today. So internet at work but pics on home pc.

Got home at 10.30, wife and kids didnt want to come with me.... what a shame :)

I did the 2 sets of waterfalls, but I was "off" lastnight with waterfalls, the sunset shots a lot better. In fact I got one that I will print it has the WOW factor about it. On the way back I did a couple of The city from the top of the ranges, and they came out well.

Everything was very slippery so yes I was very carefull. A bunch of my books from amazon arrived, books on low light and night photography and 1 on exposure. Picking up some good points.

Mattl how the hell did you get someone to pay $450?

Wazza try berocca.

Im still tracking down sattalite maps for my waterfalls. The guy did say that if they are marked they would be between 5 -15mtrs in height if bigger they give the height of them.

Wheres this groups sence of adventure? Sure we could get lost...sure the cell phones dont work due to coverage area if someone falls and breaks a leg...... Sure you could slip and drop your camera in the water
but hey think of it this way, you get to take pictures of things over 1 million people in their life time will never get to see ;)

forsaken

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 21:51

driving out to play pool last night, looked out west and stopped the car on the side of the road, scraped the exhaust in the ditch but at least I saw the sunset.

The skys on fire
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/9090541/127258144.jpg

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/9090541/127258145.jpg

I still say mondays sunset was the best so far

dgcorner

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 22:46

Nice pics Simon! Perhaps today might give us some spectacular views...

joeseph

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 02:07

very nice.

Wazza, BTW your PM inbox is full...

Wazza

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 04:01

Sorry, all fixed now..Too many people PM me about landscapes, settings, gear, and those girls.. Oh wait, just kidding. :)

Moppie

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 04:12

It seems its paying off tho. I Sold a print yesterday for $450 :-)

Very nice, thats a more than respectable sum for a photo :)

I was looking in craft world the other day, there are currently 3 photogs in there, only 1 I think is any good (one of them had prints with tilted horizans).
They selling a 5x7 matted print for about $40-60. A booth there cost about $120 a month, assuming people buy photos from there then 3 or 4 of us could afford a booth assuming we each sold at least one photo each a month.

Wazza

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 04:16

That's one of my small business plans..I'm definately getting a booth at Craft World, west gate, but with the diversity I have , thousands of landscapes, there's not even enough room to share just some of my favourites.. :)

joeseph

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 05:51

Sorry, all fixed now..Too many people PM me about landscapes, settings, gear, and those girls.. Oh wait, just kidding. :)

no worries, just pointing you to a 580ex question by chap (?) in Wn.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=132563

forsaken

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 14:10

where are these craftworlds??

Moppie

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 14:17

They are secret craft societies hidden from the lesser folk.

I don't know if your worthy yet?

MattL

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 15:13

lol. Secret craft societies hidden from lesser folk?
How big are the booths? would I fit my 3meter pano's in?

MattL

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 15:17

Oh, and dont forget a pat on the back for both Joeseph and I, we have both just hit 500 posts :-)

Moppie

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 15:22

You post whores!

You might fit a 3m pano in if you turned it on its end :)
They are about a 1m wide.
But, you can make them as big as you like, they just cost a lot more.
And where do you get a 3m pano printed?

MattL

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 15:40

PCL if its for a customer, or if its for my own wall, I can print A0 width as long as I want at my uncles place.

joeseph

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 16:27

You post whores!
one of those might be someone who noticed! note no-one's gotten around to answering HQracers's question yet...

Moppie

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 19:10

note no-one's gotten around to answering HQracers's question yet...

I can't help, but Tim would be natural one to know the answer, and I bet he's off shooting a wedding somewhere.

tim

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 19:28

I can't help, but Tim would be natural one to know the answer, and I bet he's off shooting a wedding somewhere.

The 580EX question? I just found it, I don't go into marketplace often, but just searched and replied. No weddings today, just out of bed actually after being out last night. Second wedding of the year is next week, then they start coming thick and fast.

tim

28th of January 2006 (Sat), 19:06

Guys, can one of you Auckland types take a look at this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=133125).

MattL

28th of January 2006 (Sat), 20:01

Done

forsaken

28th of January 2006 (Sat), 22:58

well just got back from the drags at the 4 and rotor nats, yes I know I wasn't going to go but had to try the 75 - 300mm USM that I got loaned. will post pics tomorrow

dgcorner

29th of January 2006 (Sun), 00:19

Guys, can one of you Auckland types take a look at this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=133125).

Done. We may have to have another mini-GKPE to introduce ourselves... the next long weekend might be a good one -- have there been any confirmed activities? Pete made a calendar of events me thinks...

Then again, Tim's arriving on the 11th... but that's going to be an evening of plonk and banter rather than a shoot... :)

Moppie

29th of January 2006 (Sun), 00:50

The next long weekend is Jousting in Taupo, theres a thread near this one somewhere

dgcorner

29th of January 2006 (Sun), 15:42

The next long weekend is Jousting in Taupo, theres a thread near this one somewhere

Hi Moppie!

I thought it was going to be this long weekend... Oh well, I'll just have to be content looking at your pics from the event... I can probably join you guys for an overnighter when I've found a job:)

I've been thinking about how sunset would look from (N)One Tree Hill... I just might make it up there one of these evenings...

Cheers!

weka2000

29th of January 2006 (Sun), 21:23

6 days with out the internet at home mate what have i missed?

tim

29th of January 2006 (Sun), 22:19

6 days with out the internet at home mate what have i missed?

Nothing of great importance ;)

joeseph

29th of January 2006 (Sun), 22:56

probably this:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=132849

weka2000

29th of January 2006 (Sun), 23:33

Westlys and eastys you are safe here in south auckland they steal you guard dog, then you have to steal it back.

Im still waiting for a "wow" on my photos, let alone worrying anyone stealing it

joeseph

29th of January 2006 (Sun), 23:47

Im still waiting for a "wow" on my photos, let alone worrying anyone stealing it

Wait no further, Wow! on #1 ambury park shot...

weka2000

30th of January 2006 (Mon), 00:03

is that tha pano?

joeseph

30th of January 2006 (Mon), 00:19

is that tha pano?
No, they're great too but I really like the layers going on in the first one. Sea in forground, then trees, then hills, then clouds, then the orangy sunset bit. Nice! :D

weka2000

30th of January 2006 (Mon), 00:29

Has you 20D arrived yet?

forsaken

30th of January 2006 (Mon), 02:42

4 and rotor nats (show)
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=133622

joeseph

30th of January 2006 (Mon), 02:53

Has you 20D arrived yet?

er, no.
but I'm optimistic that the packace is "en route"

tim

30th of January 2006 (Mon), 05:21

New "Tim Comes Visiting" thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1137607).

FlyingPete

30th of January 2006 (Mon), 17:14

probably this:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=132849

Yep I missed that one too, been out shooting all weekend, no time for web!

iKirst

30th of January 2006 (Mon), 18:33

I did my first proper picture post :mrgreen:
Here (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=133826) it is. Honest opinions are definately welcome. The more honest, the better. I have many more pics, but limited it to 2 so far ;)

FlyingPete

31st of January 2006 (Tue), 02:49

Just chucked some Parachute Music Festival shots up, check it out:
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1140973#post1140973

NordieBoy

31st of January 2006 (Tue), 14:14

I took some pics at the NZ Mountain Bike Champs.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=133136

Borrowed a 28-90 cheapie lens to have a play.
My 75-300 gets very soft at anything over 200.

Now trying to find out how much/little to crop...

CliveyBoy

31st of January 2006 (Tue), 15:48

Some nice pics there. That speckled forest light and helmet shades makes it difficult to get good exposures.

Your cropping might work better if you left space in front for the competitor to ride into, rather than space behind.

Are you travelling north to the Kona Colville Connection, Coromandel, in March? If so, introduce yourself to the race organisers. I fear I will be stuck on the finish line recording each of the 1500 competitors, while others get the helicopter rides to the mountain tops again! Damn.

NordieBoy

31st of January 2006 (Tue), 22:36

Some nice pics there. That speckled forest light and helmet shades makes it difficult to get good exposures.

Your cropping might work better if you left space in front for the competitor to ride into, rather than space behind.

The space behind is usually to show where they launched/lunched from.
I am finding I don't like close crops.
I like a story, like the spectators with their mouths open and eyes wide etc.
They can always be cropped later if needed.

Are you travelling north to the Kona Colville Connection, Coromandel, in March? If so, introduce yourself to the race organisers. I fear I will be stuck on the finish line recording each of the 1500 competitors, while others get the helicopter rides to the mountain tops again! Damn.

Nope but I know the feeling.
I was stuck on the top of Jacks Pass on my own at the Rainbow Rage 2 years ago getting photos of all 1080 bikers coming past from 11am to 6pm :confused:
100Km into the ride and then they get a 7km downhill to the finish line in Hamner :D

MattL

2nd of February 2006 (Thu), 00:07

Incase some of you missed the email, Frogprints is offering 98c 5x7's untill about the 15th of feb.

You need to order a min of 20 prints, and enter a promo code when ordering. Ill be putting my order through in the next few days.

NordieBoy

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 01:55

Right, where has that damn moon got to?
I've got a 500mm mirror lens to play with :cool:

tim

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 05:22

I've got a wedding to shoot tomorrow, man i'm tired... hope the stupid rain clears too.

weka2000

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 14:12

Moons starting to show up now about 10ish at night. Its only a cresent.

Find a moon rise and set calander on the web makes things abit easier:lol:

NordieBoy

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 02:59

kStars works for me :D

MattL

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 03:31

Hey Clivey Boy, Are you going to the air show in tauranga tomorrow?

If the weathers good Ill be flying down in the morning. We should meet up and can have a mini POTN day out thing.

If you want to meet up with me tomorrow, give me a call and see where Im at.

Matt
021 1489-555

CliveyBoy

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 04:03

Hello, Matt. I sure hope to, but the rain at the moment is heavy. (11pm). I would be delighted to meet you, and will call in the morning.
Clive

MattL

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 04:20

Yeah. I hope the weather clears up, otherwise I wont be coming.

Will be flying in an old warbird, with big windows for execllent photos :D

NordieBoy

6th of February 2006 (Mon), 00:33

Where's the cheapest place in NZ to get a Canon 50mm f1.8 from?

Not officially allowed to spend any more on camera stuff so it's got to be sneaked in :rolleyes:

MattL

6th of February 2006 (Mon), 00:46

Clive how was it mate? It looked like the weather cleard up a bit later on in the day.

FlyingPete

6th of February 2006 (Mon), 00:52

Where's the cheapest place in NZ to get a Canon 50mm f1.8 from?

Not officially allowed to spend any more on camera stuff so it's got to be sneaked in :rolleyes:

I landed one from B&H for $150 all up, not sure locally, have seen a few second hand ones for around that sort of money on Trademe, some of the guys here may get 'upgrade urge' on theirs?

CliveyBoy

6th of February 2006 (Mon), 01:47

Photo & Video, Christchurch - $170, free courier. I just bought a 50mm f1.8 II from them last week.
www.photo.co.nz

dgcorner

7th of February 2006 (Tue), 21:20

Just in case anyone's interested, the Annual Auckland Lantern Festival is on from 10-12February 2006, 5pm-1030pm, at Albert Park. For details: http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/events/lantern/default.asp

My family and I will be going to check out the activities and the food ;-) I hopefully will be able to take a few good pics to post...

Cheers!

iKirst

7th of February 2006 (Tue), 21:23

Oh! Must nosey too! Thanks for the heads up Mr dgcorner, sir :D

tim

7th of February 2006 (Tue), 21:40

I'm going to the lantern festival too, not sure if i'll be taking my camera or not. Will have to check what time my friend wants to arrive there so we can tweak the thing at Scott's place if necessary.

dgcorner

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 21:21

Hi All!

Just wondering who you would recommend as the best ISP to go with in terms of "broadband":eyes I'm getting really pissed-off with dial up... especially when I have to wait forever when having a look at the posts on the forum... plus also the headache when doing VOIP calls to family back home.

Xtra? iHug? Clear? Woosh? ...?

Cheers!

weka2000

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 21:22

I was with Ihug moved to xtra

MattL

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 21:27

Sorry to dissapoint, but you cant get residential broadband in this country. All you can get are cheap excuses for service. Blah.

Mutter Mutter Mutter.

I have 256k something arather with Ihug.

tim

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 21:34

I have the top of the range xtra "broadband", that's about as good as you'll get in NZ. The upload is still a pathetic 128kbps, mine's on 192kbps because their old plan was, I'd love 1Mbps for uploading to my website but it's not possible on residential plans.

iKirst

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 21:42

Full jetstream at home - uncapped :p
I'm wondering when I'll see my next internet bill share - my flatmate tends to forget for a few months, then I get them all at once. eep.
Not a residential plan ;)

Apparently blink (with ihug) is a good one to check into

joeseph

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 21:51

Hi John,
I wish folks (that means YOU Ms Gatting!) would stop calling it Broadband. As Tim says the miserable 128K upload speed means it's nowhere near the rest of the world in terms of speed or latency - absolutely, positively third world.
I'm personally with Ihug, as they've never done anything to encourage me to move elsewhere - even though I work for Telecom and could get a "sort-of" package for free if I were so inclined. Every dealing I've had with Xtra on the other hand has turned to cr@p one way or another so I'll always steer as well clear as I can. What you'll find however is that it'll cost you $10 more per month to have ADSL with a different Telco than your existing phone tolls provider so facter that into your sums as well.
Hope this doesn't put you off however, as anything faster than dialup has got to be better for your patience. Can you actually get ADSL? I know a couple of guys who can't - one who's in a brand new subdivision which has their phone connection fed by fibre - meaning no ADSL at all... [/rant mode off]

weka2000

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 22:28

Oh well if we are going to have a rant.........What about the copper no mater who you are with when there is a line fault. 6 days to get fixed. We pay for line maintance yet when was the last time you saw your phone line getting replaced. They come and swap over a couple of pairs. What happens when all the good pairs have gone bad?

dgcorner

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 22:37

Hi John,
I wish folks (that means YOU Ms Gatting!) would stop calling it Broadband. As Tim says the miserable 128K upload speed means it's nowhere near the rest of the world in terms of speed or latency - absolutely, positively third world.
. . .Can you actually get ADSL? I know a couple of guys who can't - one who's in a brand new subdivision which has their phone connection fed by fibre - meaning no ADSL at all... [/rant mode off]

LOL! Duncan, I've lived in the country too long that I've forgotten how fast true broadband really is.... considering that the Philippines is considered a 3rd world country :oops:

It is probably the main reason why I first chose dial-up... hoping that true broadband at affordable prices would be offered to the masses... Would you guys believe that my uncapped broadband connection in Manila then only cost some $40 a month?

6 years on I will have to accept that it will probably be a while before Ms. Gattung opens her eyes and realises that she is short-changing Kiwis by providing them with outdated technology an ripping us off with expensive fees...

Mumble, grumble, moan... Looks like I will be stuck with Xtra -- no way am I going back to Clear whose service sucks...

Cheers!

Moppie

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 22:39

one who's in a brand new subdivision which has their phone connection fed by fibre - meaning no ADSL at all... [/rant mode off]

That was a big problem out this way for a short while a few years ago, but I had ADSL in one of those subdivisions last year, apprently Telecum just had to spend the money for the right gear to handle it.

Iv been with Xtra for bout 2 and bit years now, its been very reliable, and the customer service is fantastic.
They can be a bit slow to set up the connections though, and the $100 charge is just excessive when you know whats actualy involved.

joeseph

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 22:40

What happens when all the good pairs have gone bad?

LOL! do you really, really want to know the answer to that one? ;)

joeseph

8th of February 2006 (Wed), 22:43

it will probably be a while before Ms. Gattung opens her eyes and realises that she is short-changing Kiwis by providing them with outdated technology an ripping us off with expensive fees...

there isn't anyone alive that will convince me she doesn't know...

dgcorner

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 00:26

Has anyone heard from Wazza re his new toys? Or maybe I missed a thread or something... I know he's been busy posting pics...

Warren, what's happening with your new toys?

iKirst

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 00:44

Has anyone heard from Wazza re his new toys? Or maybe I missed a thread or something... I know he's been busy posting pics...

Warren, what's happening with your new toys? Follow me (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=136303)

;)

MattL

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 01:44

Dgconer, I am outside the 3km-from-exchange limit they put on ADSL connections. They initally told me I couldnt get it, blah blah, untill I ranted enough and got them to install it on a 2month trial to see if it *actually* worked.

It does, but only just. I know you are very close to my house, so you may be outside the scope of ADSL as it is.

tim

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 02:01

Looks like Wazza has some cool new toys :)

In Auckland there are wireless options that aren't available in the rest of the country. Wired County i've heard mentioned favourably a few times. Woosh i've seen and i'm not impressed with.

MattL

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 02:11

I've had a positive experiance with wired country, however it most certainly isnt available where John and I live.

MattL

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 02:12

And I would second the vote against woosh. Besides, at the rate they are spending money, they will be bankrupt in 2 years anyway.

dgcorner

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 14:02

Tim & Matt, Thanks for the input. I guess I'll just have to try Xtra first then... :(

dgcorner

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 14:08

Kirst, thanks :D for the thread -- difficult finding things unless I do a name search! It doesn't help too when dial up speeds make page loading take forever :evil:

Cheers!

dgcorner

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 14:25

More on the Lantern Festival: PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

Just got hold of today's Eastern Courier and to quote:

". . .This year a photography competition is part of the festival.

Photographers of any ability can capture images of the festival and submit them to the judges for the lantern exhibition during the Auckland festival of Photography in June.

Photos should capture the people's view of the lantern festival (duh?), show its development over time and highlight how public spaces can be filled in a public-spirited celebration of Asian culture in Auckland. (No idea what this is all about.)

Photographs should be sent to: Lantern 2006, Auckland Festival of Photography, POBox 147-095, Ponsonby, Auckland, or via the website: www.photographyfestival.org.nz by Sunday, 26 February."

Nothing said about prizes or picture formats... I'll hop onto the photography festival web site and check things out and post details.

Cheers!

dgcorner

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 14:33

Here's the link for Conditions of Entry into the Photo Comp: http://www.photographyfestival.org.nz/taking_part/lantern.cfm#faq128147

tim

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 15:42

They get unlimited rights to the photo... not really a big deal since it's a "for fun" thing.

Wazza

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 18:05

NZ Falcons:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=136595

forsaken

9th of February 2006 (Thu), 20:33

nice new toys there wazza

iKirst

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 01:13

Falcons by me :mrgreen:

this-a-way (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=136861)

Tres bad :p

forsaken

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 02:38

I hate delivery vans with crap drivers
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/5655104/128881396.jpg

:(

MattL

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 02:39

Some nice shots there Warren & Kirst.

Hey Warren, nice bird ;)

I stopped on the way home today to get some shots of these guys just off Kohi beach. Has anyone shot these guys before?

55802

55803

MattL

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 02:39

I hate delivery vans with crap drivers
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/5655104/128881396.jpg

:(

Ouch. Did you get his details?

forsaken

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 02:43

was during work either yesterday or wednesday and no one saw a thing :(

MattL

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 02:44

Just ring a courier company that has the correct coloured van and say somebody saw one of their vans hit your car, look around, then drive off. Demand they pay for it.

Moppie

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 03:15

I hate delivery vans with crap drivers
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/5655104/128881396.jpg

:(

Oh mate, thats nasty.
I would be asking my boss to pay for it, your car should be safe in a company car park.
Or at least find a list of all the deliverys that came in that day.

We have cameras covering everywhere at work, one of my staff backed into a company car the other day, she admitted to it first thing the next day, but we knew who it was very quickly.

Matt Iv seen them of Eastern Beach before, there is a group that train begineers often down there when its windy.

weka2000

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 12:59

FlyingPete

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 14:09

I hate delivery vans with crap drivers
http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL348/944371/5655104/128881396.jpg

:(

Oh year, I got one of thsoe the other day on my rear bumper :(

That is why I see no pint in driving around in a nice car, then people probably see mine and don't give a snot about it and take no care :mad:

forsaken

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 16:15

over the past year or so my car has gone from looking good (when I purchased it) to looking rough, and all whilst parked and me nowhere near the car :(

dgcorner

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 16:16

Simon, Matt's right -- ring a company that has similar colours and ask them to pay for it. Your insurance premiums will go through the roof...

dgcorner

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 16:22

Well I had a little flitter ($200) on a new tripod from "theimporter" (im sick of my bigma getting blown around by the wind). Its is a Solid tripod/monopod in 1 with a release handle head thingy and goes about 2mtrs in height great for moon shots. He is bringing in quite a bit of accessory Had a look at his 5in1 reflector, tripods, Softboxes etc. What impresed me what I didnt have the cash on me so he let me take it anyway. Not the thing I would do but.

He is also a photographer (Nikon D70) So keep an eye out on trademe im sure we can get a better deal once he know we have a group.
I have his contact details.

Hi Tony!

I'm assuming that the CFO didn't check petty cash;) I used to keep some on the side just in case there are little "mishaps" like that :)

I've seen his wares on line and added him to my list of favourite sellers. From your post it seems like you went direct to his shop -- that should save us some TradeMe fees! It will be a while before I purchase anything though -- gotta find work first!

See ya this afternoon.

Cheers!

MattL

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 16:27

I bought a monopod from that guy ages ages ago. Its still going strong, I was using it yesterday on the beach shooting kiteboarders.

For those of you who like my pano, here is a post on all the PS work I did to create it : http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1176116#post1176116

weka2000

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 16:38

Went to his house. There are a lot of people bringing stuff in I wonder how much money is to be made.

Well after the last couple of weeks "she" who spends it on non resaleable items has had a good run, so my turn.

I have a shopping list of things I WILL get they are only small

2 gig CF card, 82mm CP filter, Set of 3 ND 58mm filters thats it. No glass.

Moppie

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 16:40

2 gig CF card, 82mm CP filter, Set of 3 ND 58mm filters thats it. No glass.

What nothing to fill the gap between the 10-20 and the 24-70? :eek:

weka2000

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 16:42

Mattl thanks for the "how to" by the way what was the focal length for those shots that made up the pano?

weka2000

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 16:45

What nothing to fill the gap between the 10-20 and the 24-70? :eek:

No but I think 8 should be mark to aim for 8mm - 800mm in Sigmas, goes with the 8megapixal camera and the 8K ive spent :)
and its about 8K for the 300-800mmm
10mm-500mm just dosnt have a feel to it and im still 100mm ahead of wazza (wazza tcs dont count)

MattL

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 16:49

No worrys Tony. They were all at 55mm. I could have done it in about 4 shots at 18 or 20mm, but it would have been pretty whacked and distorted. The longer the focal lenght the less perspective distorion in shots like that.

dgcorner

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 17:00

Here's my first official pic post from last night's foray into the Auckland Lantern festival -- rain, wind, people -- not a good mix though: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1176218#post1176218

C&C welcome -- I need to improve!!!

FlyingPete

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 19:22

What nothing to fill the gap between the 10-20 and the 24-70? :eek:

Be just like the guy in the Heinkeen ad, "I don't need a zoom lens, I just get closer", or further away as the case may :rolleyes:

Wazza

12th of February 2006 (Sun), 12:32

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=137606
Elizabeth, Pete's daughter. (thanks for allowing to share)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=137499
Another lens test
:)

scotttnz

12th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:19

AAAGGGGGHHHHH....my car just died again.....there goes my 70-200 f2.8!

iKirst

12th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:20

I'll fix it.... (ok - maybe not, once upon a time I could have given it a good go though)
Gutted, Scott :(

Moppie

12th of February 2006 (Sun), 20:29

damn Scott, time to buy another one.

What popped this time? I might be able to help?

dgcorner

12th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:34

Sorry to hear about it Scott... What broke?

forsaken

12th of February 2006 (Sun), 23:15

oh no. not more car troubles

scotttnz

12th of February 2006 (Sun), 23:24

Dunno......It is blowing alot of smoke, as in enough for a very effective smoke screen. Could be the 2nd turbo. If it is anything expensive I will be dumping the car, taking it somewhere with a minimum trade-in and getting something small economical and boring! I have already spent $4K on it in the last 6 months.

weka2000

12th of February 2006 (Sun), 23:45

Hell thats more than Ive spent on 2 cars in the last 5yrs. If I cant fix it myself forget buying it.
No turobs, fuel injection, DOC. Mind you Im thinking of getting rid of the V6. Im still getting over the brake
bill.

You will get a better resale from "L" glass.

Moppie

13th of February 2006 (Mon), 00:05

Dunno......It is blowing alot of smoke, as in enough for a very effective smoke screen.

Oh dear, that does sound like a turbo.

You can get them rebuilt, or get an exchange for a reasonable price, but you have to remove and refit it yourself for it to be a cheap job.

forsaken

13th of February 2006 (Mon), 00:14

depends on the colour of the smoke, could also be a head gasket

Moppie

13th of February 2006 (Mon), 00:21

depends on the colour of the smoke, could also be a head gasket

Which one? (its a GT legacy) :)

One thing I have noticed about blown turbos is they run so hot the oil tends to burn more white, rather than the usual blue.

forsaken

13th of February 2006 (Mon), 00:39

ewwwww legacy time for a trade in me thinks

scotttnz

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 13:04

One thing I have noticed about blown turbos is they run so hot the oil tends to burn more white, rather than the usual blue.

Yeah it was pretty white. Mechanic has had a quick look and says it is either the head gasget ($800-900 if the head and block are not damaged) or one of the turbos. If it is the one that was replaced 6 months ago it should be under warranty, or around $3K if it is the other one.

Anyway I decided what the heck, it's only money and bought a Sigma 70-200 off trademe for $700. Should arrive by the end of the week.

Moppie

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 14:00

Anyway I decided what the heck, it's only money and bought a Sigma 70-200 off trademe for $700. Should arrive by the end of the week.

Congrats!

It sounds like Tony has had some influence on the groups lens buying habbits :)

dgcorner

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 15:14

Yeah it was pretty white. Mechanic has had a quick look and says it is either the head gasget ($800-900 if the head and block are not damaged) or one of the turbos. If it is the one that was replaced 6 months ago it should be under warranty, or around $3K if it is the other one.

Anyway I decided what the heck, it's only money and bought a Sigma 70-200 off trademe for $700. Should arrive by the end of the week.

Scott, congratulations on your purchase!!! I've been saving up for one myself... I can now get first hand feedback from you regarding the IQ and handling. Now I just have to find myself a job!:)

Let's just hope that the busted turbo is the one under warranty... $3K is heaps to spend... and I probably now have an idea of what my wife's car repairs are going to cost -- I bought her '91 Legacy some 6 years ago... and they were telling me then that her turbo was sounding a bit off and that I might need to replace it...

dgcorner

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 18:42

Iain, PM isn't working. Not sure which threads you subscribe to... so I left another message on the GKPE Events Calendar thread too...

From what I understand (guys/gals, jump in if I'm mistaken) there are 2 versions of the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 -- APO DG & EX DG HSM, the EX being more expensive. Others in the forum (and elsewhere) swear that the APO gives great pics, but I would assume that the EX would do the same given that it is the professional version of the line.

Will PM you Femdvl's details when the thing is up and running.

Cheers!

FlyingPete

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 18:46

dgcorner

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 18:53

Both are HSM (Sigmas USM), the only difference with the new EX model is the external finish and some special new coatings on the elements.

Thanks for the clarification Pete! I somehow missed the HSM on the APO DG...:o

tim

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 18:56

I enjoyed one particular sentence at the GKPE, I think it may have been Pete who made an entire sentence out of acronyms and numbers, bar a word or too. It was about then Cyren started ignoring the camera talk I think ;)

weka2000

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 21:30

Scott buddy, mate etc you know how it is when someone gets some new glass. Let me know what you think after you have had a good play with it. Be nice to see that lens and wazzas 1.4 TC on my body.

I hope to get my 82mm CP filter this week

$700 a good price they about $1500 new.

So now everyones buying sigma glass. Wazza has the most expesive I have the longest. Maybe we should get canon to give us a better deal.

weka2000

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 21:36

Congrats!

It sounds like Tony has had some influence on the groups lens buying habbits :)

Ive already began discussing with my wife the 5D for next year. She will get lounge and dinning suit I will get a 5D ah credit cards have now pay latter. Takes the hastle out of saving :lol:

FlyingPete

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 21:39

dgcorner

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 21:40

Anyone else want to play with Nifty before I send it off to God knows where?

tim

14th of February 2006 (Tue), 22:08

Hey anyone want to loan me a 20D for the weekend? ;) I've hired an assistant for a weekend wedding since i've hurt my archilies tendon, she's got a photography degree so having another camera for her would be handy. I don't want to leave myself with just one camera.... hopefully my mate here can help me out since you guys are all in Occerland :p