Brisbane POTN: General Ramblings Thread

[-spam-]

Great shots guys :D

good to have a play with the film eh? :)

Especially when its 17mm on the film camera. nice and wide ;)

[-spam-]

Ok, well ive sold the battery grip. Probably way below what i should have, but hey, someones getting a bargain :)

Feng, dont suppose you heard back from that guy?

[wakko]

Feng, dont suppose you heard back from that guy?

Sorry Sam. Not a peep out of him. He said he was going to message you direct or something via this site? not 100% sure.

[-spam-]

what was his name on OCAU? I got a post of interest from one person in brisbane who hasnt posted before in my for sale thread earlier. That might have been him.

[wakko]

what was his name on OCAU? I got a post of interest from one person in brisbane who hasnt posted before in my for sale thread earlier. That might have been him.

just PM'd you ;)

[justin carpenter]

yeh! 17mm on the film camera is so fun :D
Now I really really really really want a 10-22 for the digital :lol:

[-spam-]

just PM'd you ;)

Thanks.

[Nick C.]

Nice shots, Paul and Justin.

Does anyone else have a strange liquid falling from the sky at their place? :confused: Very odd, I had to close some windows.

[Greg_C]

Nice shots, Paul and Justin.

Does anyone else have a strange liquid falling from the sky at their place? :confused: Very odd, I had to close some windows.
I wish!!

[-spam-]

Does anyone else have a strange liquid falling from the sky at their place? :confused: Very odd, I had to close some windows.

Not yet, does look like it will start pretty soon though. The pretty lady on the weather reckons we are in for some more of it this week

[HelenThura]

Paul! I love that photo :D

I took a photo of the moon last night. My longest lens is 200mm. I didn't get much of the moon :)

[Nick C.]

All the rain's gone now :( We got about 40-50 minutes of a solid shower though.

[shayb]

Well I have my arm out of the sling today *yay!* so I had a play with the nifty50, came up with this -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/_shay/IMG_2276.jpg

[catsith]

great shots justin and shay. Good to see your arm is working well shay.

justin, someone is selling their 10-22 on the aussie thread. could be john from memory.

did someone mention rain? huh, not here that's for sure, too close to the dam for any rain to fall here!

[wakko]

Well I have my arm out of the sling today *yay!* so I had a play with the nifty50, came up with this -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/_shay/IMG_2276.jpg

have I mentioned that I hate you? :)

/me smacks lips :) *drooool*

edit: oh and YAY for out of the sling! :)

[Carjo]

I couldn't find the EXIF data anywhere ??? :lol:

Haha I wonder why... :p Nice photo, Justin :)

EDIT: *sigh* EXIF on film... oh I wish. Might save me having to find my notebook every time I take a photo :p

Does anyone else have a strange liquid falling from the sky at their place? :confused: Very odd, I had to close some windows.

Hmmm, yeah I did too. I was outside at the time... I hope it's non-toxic...

Shay - nice photo. I love the DOF and the bokeh :)

Tina - A 10-22 for sale on the Aussie thread? hmmm I might have a look.

EDIT: I think $820 might be just a bit out of my price range... :?

[-spam-]

Ok another one from the pentax forum that some of you might be interested in. This one isnt a funny though.

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/7801-digital-spotmatic-here-i-come.html

I know its been done before, but it just makes me want to go out and try it myself. :)

[Carjo]

Frankencamera... oh my :D

[-spam-]

Frankencamera... oh my :D

i know, how cool is it though.

as soon as i saw it i grabbed my ricoh slr to see if the back came off. Luckily i realised that there is still a roll of film in it before i opened it :rolleyes:

[Carjo]

i know, how cool is it though.

as soon as i saw it i grabbed my ricoh slr to see if the back came off. Luckily i realised that there is still a roll of film in it before i opened it :rolleyes:

mmm yes, it sounds very cool. :)

[Kelsey-Lee]

Holy guacamoly batman!

Damn assignments. Damn exam block. Damn school. Lol, 20 damn pages of posts since I last read the board? Which was on what... yesterday? :o

I'll make my way through it... eventually.

And now for something completely different: (love Monty Python!)

Breaking Free (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56675919/)

Not particularly traditional "photography", but I'm rather proud of it. Especially since it took me practically half a day to create. :D

Now, of to trudge through the unread posts. You guys don't like making things easy, do you? :p :D

[PeacePlanet]

What;s plan people. I feel like going out shooting again. But the forecast is not promising a dry fun so ...

INXSYnc style .. nice work there Kelsey-Lee ... Great PP skill and great introduction to the pic as well.

Cheers
AL

[Kelsey-Lee]

I feel like shooting today as well...
But I don't have a car so it has to be accessible by public transport. Lol.

[-spam-]

Well there we go, ive dropped the price on the kit to well below what i wanted to sell it for. But desparate times call for desparate measures. :(

Now, on to some more questions. Out of these places, where would i be best to get a 20d from?

Adorama Used (http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20261018.html)

Adorama Refurbished (http://www.adorama.com/ICA20DR.html?searchinfo=refurbished%2020d&item_no=2)

Beach Camera New (http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNEOS20D)

Ebay Refurbished (http://cgi.ebay.com/CANON-EOS-20D-DIGITAL-SLR-CAMERA-BODY_W0QQitemZ230137446269QQihZ013QQcategoryZ10790 7QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem)

[-Pleiades-]

My mum is taking me for a drve to lennox head and byron bay so I can take some photos but it's overcast and drizzly with rain on the way they reckon :cry:

[-Pleiades-]

Spam, did you try putting your gear on ebay? I tried selling stuff on here and wasn't able to get the price I wanted so I put it all on ebay and for every item I got more than I was hoping for, and in the case of my lowepro slingshot bag I got $25 more than what I had originally paid for it :D

[Kelsey-Lee]

Well there we go, ive dropped the price on the kit to well below what i wanted to sell it for. But desparate times call for desparate measures.

Now, on to some more questions. Out of these places, where would i be best to get a 20d from?

Adorama Used

Adorama Refurbished

Beach Camera New

Ebay Refurbished

Can't help very much, sorry. But I wouldn't go Ebay... you just can't trust it.

[-Pleiades-]

Adorama is american isn't it? You'll have to get a power plug transformer for the power. From what I've hear refurbished is just as good if not better than new because all the bugs have been fixed out of it.

[-spam-]

Spam, did you try putting your gear on ebay? I tried selling stuff on here and wasn't able to get the price I wanted so I put it all on ebay and for every item I got more than I was hoping for, and in the case of my lowepro slingshot bag I got $25 more than what I had originally paid for it :D

Ive always been a bit hesitant about selling on ebay. Im just worried that it would sell for alot less than what ive got on it here even. Besides, i dont have a paypal account at the momennt.

Adorama is american isn't it? You'll have to get a power plug transformer for the power. From what I've hear refurbished is just as good if not better than new because all the bugs have been fixed out of it.

No biggie on the transformer thingy. And if i bought refurbished, thats what id be hoping.

[Meaty0]

but it's overcast and drizzly with rain on the way they reckon :cry:


No no no no no NOOOOOO......"Rain on the way" = :D:D:D

[wakko]

Well there we go, ive dropped the price on the kit to well below what i wanted to sell it for. But desparate times call for desparate measures. :(

Now, on to some more questions. Out of these places, where would i be best to get a 20d from?

Adorama Used (http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20261018.html)

Adorama Refurbished (http://www.adorama.com/ICA20DR.html?searchinfo=refurbished%2020d&item_no=2)

Beach Camera New (http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNEOS20D)

Ebay Refurbished (http://cgi.ebay.com/CANON-EOS-20D-DIGITAL-SLR-CAMERA-BODY_W0QQitemZ230137446269QQihZ013QQcategoryZ10790 7QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem)

Can't help you here either... I just get my gear from Photo Buff usually when it's new... and 2nd Hand I hang in OCAU cos if they sell there, more than likely it's cheap... it's definitely a buyer's market. Speaking of that, the one on OCAU is still for sale for $900... only offer is $800pp. That's with the kit lens. 2 years warranty remaining (Domanye warranty).

Adorama is american isn't it? You'll have to get a power plug transformer for the power. From what I've hear refurbished is just as good if not better than new because all the bugs have been fixed out of it.

Very true about the refurbs being good if not better... most of the time they've gone back... been completely stripped, cleaned and recalibrated...

[-spam-]

Speaking of that, the one on OCAU is still for sale for $900... only offer is $800pp. That's with the kit lens. 2 years warranty remaining (Domanye warranty).

Where abouts is the guy that is selling that one? Local would be good, but i wouldnt mind paying for shipping i guess.

[Nick C.]

I've sold a few things on eBay with no hassles. I offloaded some DVDs, a while ago now, and some silly bugger ended up paying about $40 more than what they could have got them for new.

I put my 2N and my 600mm on eBay a couple of times but had no success.
I ran into trouble with the camera, too. It was bought by a hijacked account so I had to arrange for all the fees to be credited.
Ended up selling both through FM.

I'd pop it on as many photo forums as you can find - eventually someone will pick it up. I think I had my camera on about 5 different photography forums before it sold. And that way you stay clear of any fees as well.

[Meaty0]

Holy guacamoly batman!

Damn assignments. Damn exam block. Damn school. Lol, 20 damn pages of posts since I last read the board? Which was on what... yesterday? :o

I'll make my way through it... eventually.

And now for something completely different: (love Monty Python!)

Breaking Free (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/56675919/)

Not particularly traditional "photography", but I'm rather proud of it. Especially since it took me practically half a day to create. :D

Now, of to trudge through the unread posts. You guys don't like making things easy, do you? :p :D


Hey KL,

Well done! That IS very creative. Hmmm....if Greg's missus will let us, you might have to head up another Photoshop instruction session at the Moorooka Meeting Place??

[Greg_C]

Hey KL,

Well done! That IS very creative. Hmmm....if Greg's missus will let us, you might have to head up another Photoshop instruction session at the Moorooka Meeting Place??

Probably can be organised, may need to wait a little while until things aren't as busy.

What are you all doing photography wise today? We've got a Lauries get together this arvo down at West End. Looks like pretty dreary weather. Bit coolish also. Good day for movies and a warm blanket inside.

[wakko]

Where abouts is the guy that is selling that one? Local would be good, but i wouldnt mind paying for shipping i guess.

He's in Sydney.

Probably can be organised, may need to wait a little while until things aren't as busy.

What are you all doing photography wise today? We've got a Lauries get together this arvo down at West End. Looks like pretty dreary weather. Bit coolish also. Good day for movies and a warm blanket inside.

Awesome :D I'll be up for it... hopefully will have my 5D by then... then Kinnon can let on all her secrets that she's learnt :)

Mmmm I agree with the dreary outside... but it's good... sick of sun already! :D bring on the rain! :)

[Greg_C]

Awesome :D I'll be up for it... hopefully will have my 5D by then... then Kinnon can let on all her secrets that she's learnt :)

Mmmm I agree with the dreary outside... but it's good... sick of sun already! :D bring on the rain! :)
Ha, I went looking for some dragonflies down the local creek yesterday at lunch and couldn't see a single one, very disapointed. :cry::cry:

[kendickson]

....and I'm still keen for a photography trip to Northern NSW...Ballina. Perhaps a drive from Byron Bay to Ballina via the coast road? (If there is a road there that is!)

I would be into that Paul

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

Where abouts is the guy that is selling that one? Local would be good, but i wouldnt mind paying for shipping i guess.
I still have my 20D+grip that I've been meaning to sell for ages (just haven't got around to it) if you're interested :) Body+grip only.

It's in as-new condition, taken about 8k shots (I think, I'd have to get it out of its box and check). I'd hope to get $1000 for the body+grip.

Be happy for you to come and have a look at it if you wanted to, though I'm not home much in the next week or so.

[-spam-]

I still have my 20D+grip that I've been meaning to sell for ages (just haven't got around to it) if you're interested :) Body+grip only.

It's in as-new condition, taken about 8k shots (I think, I'd have to get it out of its box and check). I'd hope to get $1000 for the body+grip.

Be happy for you to come and have a look at it if you wanted to, though I'm not home much in the next week or so.

That would work quite well. Dont know if i need the grip straight up, but there was someone on here who wanted on a while back. Ill definitely keep it at the top of the list though. Thanks :)

[-Pleiades-]

No no no no no NOOOOOO......"Rain on the way" = :D:D:D

Not here it doesn't. It ended up semi-clearing this arvo, no more rain. Got a couple of photos, nothing decent though. My mum isn't the most patient person ever.

[connormmii]

That would work quite well. Dont know if i need the grip straight up, but there was someone on here who wanted on a while back. Ill definitely keep it at the top of the list though. Thanks :)

That was me who wanted the grip. Ill take it.

[-spam-]

I'd pop it on as many photo forums as you can find - eventually someone will pick it up. I think I had my camera on about 5 different photography forums before it sold. And that way you stay clear of any fees as well.

Ive got it on all the ones i can think of and am able to. Its listed here, thephotoforum.com and on brisbanephotography.com

I cant put it on OCAU because i havnt been a member long enough to even see the for sale forum and im not paying to sign up to FM just to attempt to sell one thing.

By the way, did anyone see the firing of the canon demonstration at south bank today? They also had a decent BMW show off thing near by too (in front of QPAC)

[-spam-]

That was me who wanted the grip. Ill take it.

Once again, leaves everyone happy :D

[catsith]

spam, try the trading post. Trouble with selling on a photography forum is that most people have a camera, and those who do want a camera, want to upgrade, and the 400d is now really the starting point.

went to see pirates today, hmmm, the other 2 were better. More humour. The ending is not at all what i expected.

[-spam-]

spam, try the trading post. Trouble with selling on a photography forum is that most people have a camera, and those who do want a camera, want to upgrade, and the 400d is now really the starting point.

Honestly hadnt thought of the TP.

All i know is, i now have to sell the 400d now that ive sold the grip. I cant use it without the thing.


went to see pirates today, hmmm, the other 2 were better. More humour. The ending is not at all what i expected.

Thats what everyone i know who has seen has said. Still havnt seen the 2nd one yet.

[Nick C.]

spam, try the trading post. Trouble with selling on a photography forum is that most people have a camera, and those who do want a camera, want to upgrade, and the 400d is now really the starting point.
Don't forget those wanting to move to their first DSLR. Just like you, Tina :)

[Kelsey-Lee]

Originally Posted by catsith View Post
went to see pirates today, hmmm, the other 2 were better. More humour. The ending is
not at all what i expected.
.

I loved it, but admittedly, it wasn't as good as the other two. But I loved the hallucinations!

Hey KL,

Well done! That IS very creative. Hmmm....if Greg's missus will let us, you might have to head up another Photoshop instruction session at the Moorooka Meeting Place??

:D I'm up for that!
I'll be doing another presentation at BCG on the July digital meeting on how I do skin smoothing as well :D:D...

When's the next shoot? I'm interested in a northern NSW shoot as well, just not when SOS is on. :o

[Carjo]

I feel like shooting today as well...
But I don't have a car so it has to be accessible by public transport. Lol.

Are you even old enough to drive yet? :p Oh, the public transport system - such a blessing and a curse. It's how I get around the place. :)

All i know is, i now have to sell the 400d now that ive sold the grip. I cant use it without the thing.

Why not... if I may ask :)

[-spam-]

Why not... if I may ask :)

Somewhat large hands. i end up with 2 fingers sitting in free air under the grip when i hold it without the battery grip.

[Kelsey-Lee]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelsey-Lee View Post
I feel like shooting today as well...
But I don't have a car so it has to be accessible by public transport. Lol.

Are you even old enough to drive yet? Oh, the public transport system - such a blessing and a curse. It's how I get around the place.

Haha... not "legally".
I get my learners in 5 months! Yay! :D Good thing I can already drive. Lol.
I go paddock bashing in a little holden bomb at my uncles farm on the holidays. It's awesome fun. Except I still have speed limits... :(:D

[Meaty0]

I loved it, but admittedly, it wasn't as good as the other two. But I loved the hallucinations!



:D I'm up for that!
I'll be doing another presentation at BCG on the July digital meeting on how I do skin smoothing as well :D:D...

When's the next shoot? I'm interested in a northern NSW shoot as well, just not when SOS is on. :o

Well I'm hoping Kinnon can come up with a scenic drive/route that ends up at the Ballina seafood restaurant she was talking about:D How about it Kinnon?

Hey Greg,

Any idea when we can use the room/data projector again...or are we banned for leaving it in a mess last time?;)

[Meaty0]

Oh and I almost forgot....another image from NZ. Who'd want to go there...it's such an ugly place.....;)

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1172/newzealand2007519nr0.jpg

[wakko]

ahh that's a cool shot Paul!!!... :) and the doggy! :D so cute! :)

[Meaty0]

ahh that's a cool shot greg... :) and the doggy! :D so cute! :)

Ummmm....I'm Paul...not Greg....He's the one with the brains remember:D

[Meaty0]

For the Ballina trip. I reckon we could start at Byron Bay (at Dawn hehehehe) and make photos of the light house etc, and then work our way down the coast road to Ballina. How does that sound?

[justin carpenter]

sounds good paul, when is this being planned for ?

[wakko]

Ummmm....I'm Paul...not Greg....He's the one with the brains remember:D

hahah as per my edited quote... i obviously have no brains either :D hahaha

lovely shot though Paul :P hehehe

[wakko]

For the Ballina trip. I reckon we could start at Byron Bay (at Dawn hehehehe) and make photos of the light house etc, and then work our way down the coast road to Ballina. How does that sound?

That's not funny! :| i'm a terrible morning person :(

Plus I think rounding up the troops (Helen and bub) would be tough for a dawn run for us :)

but we COULD scoot down and meet up...

[PeacePlanet]

I am a no car no licence person LOL. So public transport is a huge blessing !!! Just got back from the riverside photo time of the lighted bridge. First time. About to see how they come out !!! :D

It did not rain at all after all. What a bummer, I was expecting it. That was the reason I did some gardening. Now, would the plants ever grow now LOL. Now, with "no watering allowed" soon.

I am sure some of you had a blast whatever you did.

So, the third Pirate is the last ???

Cheerio

AL

[wakko]

Hey Alexson.

You could install a water tank :) heheh..

I had a quiet one... ended up taking a sunday arvo nap :)

Third pirates is apparently the last.

[Greg_C]

Nice shot Paul, I like the way the reflection of the rod looks like a lead on the dog, A very well balanced shot. :D:D

Brains... who said I had any brains. Scarecrow here folks. Will get Tracey to check with the boss about the room.

Rather slow weekend for photography here at my end. Had hoped to get some people shots this arvo as the kids ran around but we parents just stood around and chatted.

[wakko]

Brains... who said I had any brains. Scarecrow here folks. Will get Tracey to check with the boss about the room.


If not available Greg, I may be able to comendere our downstairs dining room... got a nice white wall to project on to... oh and did I mention coffee? :)

[shayb]

yeah pirates 3 is pretty long. i thought the other 2 were better written and funnier.

[Greg_C]

Has there been any mention of a date for this second tut?

Also any date for the Mexico trip. ;)

[Meaty0]

sounds good paul, when is this being planned for ?

I'm hoping someone will suggest a date. AND it doesn't really have to be a dawn shot at the lighthouse.

[justin carpenter]

I'm hoping someone will suggest a date. AND it doesn't really have to be a dawn shot at the lighthouse.

I would prefer to start at dawn and shoot for the rest of that day because I really don't get many chances to come to any outings anymore :( . I would have to know more than a week in advance though so I can tell the boss I can't work .

[Greg_C]

The Bryon lighthouse has been shot to death but not by me! I'd like to do a sunrise down there but will probably stay at the in-laws place at Pottsville and save a lot of travel time (well at least that day).


Double Island Point Lighthouse I like lighthouses. ;) :D Just lucky I caught the sun in the right spot for this one.
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image5350.jpg

[-Pleiades-]

Ooooh how exciting.....south of the border :D

Hmmm....coast road between byron and ballina.....kind of. Can go through lennox head and that follows the coast for some of it and there's a couple of look-outs on the way. On a good day there's hang gliders at one of them.

Sunrise at the lighthouse would be beautiful, never done it but have always wanted to.

I reckon Minyon falls (and rocky creek damn, which isn't far from minyon) would be worth a look at too. It's a little bit of a drive from ballina (about 40min drive) but it's beautiful - 100m waterfall with actual water falling from it, lots of little creeks and rainforrest. On the way to that is Whian Whian falls, a little off the beaten track but very picturesque.

Depends how we do for time I guess. If we make a whole day of it I reckon we could do byron, ballina then minyon. Minyon has bbq's as well so we could do a bbq lunch?

Just an idea?

Paul, the seafood place I was talking about is a co-op, it's not an actual restaurant, you buy fresh seafood then cook it yourself. But if people want to stay late-ish I can always put on a dinner at my place. I have a very comfy lounge that converts to a double bed too if anyone wants.

[-Pleiades-]

Some photos of the area.....

Ballina Sand Flats (http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s130/KinnonBellPhotography/ballinariver.jpg)

Sunset from the lighthouse (http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s130/KinnonBellPhotography/sunset11.jpg)

View from the top of Minyon Falls (http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s130/KinnonBellPhotography/minyon2.jpg)

Byron lighthouse (http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s130/KinnonBellPhotography/byronlighthouse1.jpg)

And here's one from Lennox today, nothing fancy, was there at totally the wrong time of the day.

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[-Pleiades-]

Found this in the for sale thread, 3rd party batteries, he said he'd post to Australia, I might get some, anyone else interested? Maybe a bulk order?

Here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=327680)

[Greg_C]

Found this in the for sale thread, 3rd party batteries, he said he'd post to Australia, I might get some, anyone else interested? Maybe a bulk order?

Here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=327680)
I'm interested.

G'night all.....

[wakko]

Found this in the for sale thread, 3rd party batteries, he said he'd post to Australia, I might get some, anyone else interested? Maybe a bulk order?

Here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=327680)

I'm steering clear of aftermarkets now... I know they're cheaper and have apparently more power, but the couple of times I've used them, they've turned out to 1. not fit properly so you have to shave the edge... 2. power works well for the first bit of it's life... and shortly after (i'm talking half a year) they tend to not hold charge quite so well.

Maybe i've just been bitten by them... so I've decided genuine for me now... i mean.. I only need 4 all up so I'd rather pay more and hopefully have better reliability.

edit: although I admit, I haven't tried sterlingtek's... i'm getting 2 additional canon BP511a's for my 5D bringing my total to 4 which will be enough for me I think :)

G'night all.....

Night!!! :)

[-Pleiades-]

When I first got my 300D I bought another aftermarket battery at the same time and it's still going strong.

I would prefer to buy genuine but at the moment I really can't afford it and I only have 3 batters between my two bodies at the moment which isn't anywhere near enough.

Oooh, that reminds me, I got a job :D Just casual at the moment, but hopefully enough hours to pay the bills and fund my obsess...hobby.

[justin carpenter]

Oooh, that reminds me, I got a job :D Just casual at the moment, but hopefully enough hours to pay the bills and fund my obsess...hobby.

cool! what is it that your doing ?

[-Pleiades-]

Angus and Coote Jewellers.

I'm actually happy with casual, it'll give me a chance to work on my photography. The lady who bought my business is going to get me to go out to her dog school and do dog portraits and then I can sell them :D

[wakko]

When I first got my 300D I bought another aftermarket battery at the same time and it's still going strong.

I would prefer to buy genuine but at the moment I really can't afford it and I only have 3 batters between my two bodies at the moment which isn't anywhere near enough.

Oooh, that reminds me, I got a job :D Just casual at the moment, but hopefully enough hours to pay the bills and fund my obsess...hobby.

yeah my friends have had no issues either :( must just be me :(

but I read that link you posted, and he commented that there's no fitment problems in newer batches which is good to hear.

perhaps I should not buy the batteries and buy a couple of aftermarkets :)

yeah... do that :D that'll save me $160! :)

count me in for 2 BP511 replicas if you're doing a bulk buy :)

[PeacePlanet]

Hey Alexson.

You could install a water tank :) heheh..

I had a quiet one... ended up taking a sunday arvo nap :)

Third pirates is apparently the last.


Watertank with no rain ... I wonder how they work LOL.

Here is the picture ... not good at all ... have to try again I think with tripod next time LOL.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=328990


Time for inner contemplation ...

Good nite all ...

AL

[wakko]

Angus and Coote Jewellers.

I'm actually happy with casual, it'll give me a chance to work on my photography. The lady who bought my business is going to get me to go out to her dog school and do dog portraits and then I can sell them :D

oh nice score! :) that'd be awesome :)

what was your business before btw?

[-Pleiades-]

It was a mobile dog grooming business.

[wakko]

Watertank with no rain ... I wonder how they work LOL.

Here is the picture ... not good at all ... have to try again I think with tripod next time LOL.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=328990


Time for inner contemplation ...

Good nite all ...

AL

heheh ours is practically full.... we had a couple of heavy downpours :)

It's not that bad a shot :) it'd be much much improved with a tripod but it's pretty good for handheld :)

have a good kip :)

[wakko]

It was a mobile dog grooming business.

ah cool :D that'd have been tiring :) heh...

[-Pleiades-]

oooh yeah, I don't think many people realised how much hard work it really is. And back breaking too. That's why I had to sell, ended up rupturing discs in my back and was given orders by a neurosurgeon to sell or I'd be on his table.

[wakko]

oooh yeah, I don't think many people realised how much hard work it really is. And back breaking too. That's why I had to sell, ended up rupturing discs in my back and was given orders by a neurosurgeon to sell or I'd be on his table.

ah yeah that'd be a pretty good reason to sell huh? Hope your back is better now.

How's everyone's morning so far?

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

I've been at work since 4:30am (trying to clear a backlog of documentation) and haven't really achieved anything yet, so I probably could have stayed in bed ....

Hrmm, yes, the day could have started better :)

[PeacePlanet]

oooh yeah, I don't think many people realised how much hard work it really is. And back breaking too. That's why I had to sell, ended up rupturing discs in my back and was given orders by a neurosurgeon to sell or I'd be on his table.


sounds like fun .. like anything ... anything good can be bad for you too lol. Including carrying heavy camera bag and gigantic stable tripod !!!

Great you make the right decision for your health :d

Cheers
AL

[PeacePlanet]

heheh ours is practically full.... we had a couple of heavy downpours :)

It's not that bad a shot :) it'd be much much improved with a tripod but it's pretty good for handheld :)

have a good kip :)

where about do you live ... i keep waiting and waiting for that rain but it did not turn up ... my plants were especiallly so hopeful .. they turn their heads down in disappointment ! :D

great you have urs full ...

cheers
AL

[wakko]

I'm in MacGregor, but we got ours probably a good 2-3 months ago now... so we've had a couple of good downpours.

it was about 2/3 full before last week's downpour which would've pushed it over.

[three]

least you have a water tank... and decent internet... stupid telstra and minimuxes...
anyway.. i get my new camera soon :D

not sure where im gonna start my journey of photography goodness LOL..
any ideas?

[wakko]

least you have a water tank... and decent internet... stupid telstra and minimuxes...
anyway.. i get my new camera soon :D

not sure where im gonna start my journey of photography goodness LOL..
any ideas?

Mmm watertanky goodness...

you mean the RIM's fault :) hehehe... mmmm Pair Gain Systems :)

you can start by paying me some money so I can get my 5D dammit! :)

[wakko]

I've been at work since 4:30am (trying to clear a backlog of documentation) and haven't really achieved anything yet, so I probably could have stayed in bed ....

Hrmm, yes, the day could have started better :)

gah! :| well I'm about to start work even though I've been here since 8am... it's been one of those mornings where I just can't get started due to the usual meetings after meetings after discussions... yay I can check my mail now :)

Ah well.. hope your day gets better Mat (does your real name actually have just 1 T?)

[three]

b-b-bbut.. telstra... internet.. phone.. :'(
bah...

well for those of you who dont know.. i have waited like 2 months or so for a phone line from Telstra.. cos our electrician was a toolbox and didn't know what "Lay the phone wiring to Telstra spec" meant. So yea Telstra and Transfield had flower fight with one another and we basically had to ram the phone in their orifices and er.. yea. so i get the phone connected and then the next thing i know.. no adsl... no fun.

mmm.. get to take wedding photos with my new 30d that im getting... (thanks wakks :D). I really should look at getting some lenses for it too. I dunno if I can afford the Canon EF 1200mm F5.6 L USM @ 70k but you know.. would be nice tee hee..

[-spam-]

Hmmm it looks like im selling everything in the reverse order to what originally hoped. Sold the battery grip first and now it looks like i have a buyer for the 75-300. Still no one wants a mint 400d :(

Although, as i type this i just checked my email. I have someone who is interested in it. Just not too sure on the price they offered though. But i guess i could let it go for that much.

[Greg_C]

b-b-bbut.. telstra... internet.. phone.. :'(
bah...

well for those of you who dont know.. i have waited like 2 months or so for a phone line from Telstra.. cos our electrician was a toolbox and didn't know what "Lay the phone wiring to Telstra spec" meant. So yea Telstra and Transfield had flower fight with one another and we basically had to ram the phone in their orifices and er.. yea. so i get the phone connected and then the next thing i know.. no adsl... no fun.

mmm.. get to take wedding photos with my new 30d that im getting... (thanks wakks :D). I really should look at getting some lenses for it too. I dunno if I can afford the Canon EF 1200mm F5.6 L USM @ 70k but you know.. would be nice tee hee..
Wedding shots with a 1200, what from the next suburb?;)

and don't besmeach the name of electricians.... I are one.:oops: At least in a former life and not at those pesky little voltages, if it doesn't have a kilo in front of it I'm not interested.;)

[-spam-]

Wooo! Ive now sold everything and very soon will own a 20d and a sigma 70-200 f2.8 macro :D

[three]

Wedding shots with a 1200, what from the next suburb?;)

and don't besmeach the name of electricians....

You see... its one of those weddings I don't really want to go to.. and its at the GC. So a 1200 may still not rescue me :(

I have no pickle with electricians... just this one... useless LOL.

[catsith]

Don't forget those wanting to move to their first DSLR. Just like you, Tina
very true nick, i had forgotten that!

what a wonderful shot paul

i think pirates 3 as the last is a good thing. Kelsey, i actually hated the halucinations! too weird for me. For those of you yet to see it, you have to wait till the credits are all done (takes forever, they acknowledge everyone!), it has a little bit at the end to finalise it.

edit.. great shots there kinnon and greg

[Greg_C]

You see... its one of those weddings I don't really want to go to.. and its at the GC. So a 1200 may still not rescue me :(

I have no pickle with electricians... just this one... useless LOL.

hehehe, I wonder how some people passed their traded exams, in fact I did my last year of trade college many years ago with guys who had fail the course, failed the make up exams, and then had to repeat the whole course again.

I used to do a few interviews and you'd get some blank looks on people's faces when you ask them the techinical questions (my favourite:D:D - evil aren't I:p:p).

[three]

like.. what does a figure 8 look like.

[catsith]

three, not sure what level you are at, but if you are a beginner, then join a photography club, you can learn lots there. Where is fitzgibbon?
well done spam

[wakko]

and don't besmeach the name of electricians.... I are one.:oops: At least in a former life and not at those pesky little voltages, if it doesn't have a kilo in front of it I'm not interested.;)

Yeah I forgot to mention... don't talk about electricians and telstra around three... he WILL bite back HAHAH... DOWN BOY! :)

Wooo! Ive now sold everything and very soon will own a 20d and a sigma 70-200 f2.8 macro :D

YAY! Hurry up and give me money three! I want new toys too... :D

I have no pickle with electricians... just this one... useless LOL.

heh... knew it! :) /me pets three and hands him a bone...

I used to do a few interviews and you'd get some blank looks on people's faces when you ask them the techinical questions (my favourite - evil aren't I).

heh that was like three at HIS job interview :p

[Greg_C]

like.. what does a figure 8 look like.
Yeh, I used to give them a drawing and say them me about it. Like what do the symbols mean to you. Generally easy stuff, the harder questions come later. :pYou feel bad because you have to ask all people the same questions and you know some just won't have a chance of answering them.

[Kelsey-Lee]

For the Ballina trip. I reckon we could start at Byron Bay (at Dawn hehehehe) and make photos of the light house etc, and then work our way down the coast road to Ballina. How does that sound?

Sounds awesome. :D

Just played three games of soccer. Ohmygod I'm exhausted. And in three different places! School training, club training, then my Futsal match. Wish i could get some shots, but I'm always playing.

[Kelsey-Lee]

Quote:
Originally Posted by three View Post
like.. what does a figure 8 look like.

Yeh, I used to give them a drawing and say them me about it. Like what do the symbols mean to you. Generally easy stuff, the harder questions come later. You feel bad because you have to ask all people the same questions and you know some just won't have a chance of answering them.

"Say them me about it."

Lol, what?

...

[wakko]

three, not sure what level you are at, but if you are a beginner, then join a photography club, you can learn lots there. Where is fitzgibbon?
well done spam

fitzgibbon is up near Chermside... sorta head east from there kinda about 5 mins by car... Calseldine?

"Say them me about it."

Lol, what?

...

the what who where? :D

[Greg_C]

that's half the fun, the questions are in code!!:wink:
Remember
Proof read things carefully to see if you any words out.

[Kelsey-Lee]

the what who where?

How.

What Who When Where How. :D The 5 W's... even though how is a h... o.O

[Kelsey-Lee]

that's half the fun, the questions are in code!!
Remember
Proof read things carefully to see if you any words out.

Haha. :lol:

[catsith]

i got my generic batteries from a company in oz, can't remember which one, but i just googled the battery code. Cost me $30 for 2 if my memory serves me right, and i have never had a problem with them.

Lucky me had an appointment with richard gere this afternoon! Well, twas my dentist actually, but boy, he looks so much like r.g. it's not funny. Too damn sexy! What isn't funny was the 3 fillings i had, and how much he charges!! Hopefully my toothache i have had for the last week or so will now be gone!

no wonder you are so thin kelsey! I remember the days when i used to play lots of netball, sometimes 3 games in a night! I was slim then too!

[Greg_C]

no wonder you are so thin kelsey! I remember the days when i used to play lots of netball, sometimes 3 games in a night! I was slim then too!
Years ago - before kids that is, we (trac &I) used to play three nights of mixed indoor netball a week. I used to play GA for two and C for the other. C was like playing court sprints, but kept you very fit. I remember I had a few years off and then filled in for a team of work friends at C, I nearly died. I wouldn't even consider it these days I'm so unfit.

[wakko]

no wonder you are so thin kelsey! I remember the days when i used to play lots of netball, sometimes 3 games in a night! I was slim then too!

I remember when I used to train 6 days a week (Inline Hockey) and play one day a week... then I got taken out sideways and ruptured my ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) as some of you heard when we were talking about Shay's shoulder.

Upon injury it took me all of 6 months to put on 20KG to arrive at my sumo wrestler physic of a body you see now :P

[Kelsey-Lee]

no wonder you are so thin kelsey! I remember the days when i used to play lots of netball, sometimes 3 games in a night! I was slim then too!

That's just the start of it! Rock-climbing, netball, cricket, street basketball, touch footy. :D And lots more. I love sport, or rather the feeling that I get from exercise. It's like adrenaline.

So, what's the proposed date/time for this NSW excursion?

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

Ah well.. hope your day gets better Mat (does your real name actually have just 1 T?)
Heh, cheers :)
It got a little better ... though I'd have preferred to be somewhere else!

Yep, one t in Mat for me ... short for Mathew, but I only get called that when I'm in trouble :D


That was me who wanted the grip. Ill take it.
Hi :)

Spam is going to grab my 20D, so the grip is yours if you'd like it.
How does $170 sound?

Cheers,
Mat.

[wakko]

Heh, cheers :)
It got a little better ... though I'd have preferred to be somewhere else!

Yep, one t in Mat for me ... short for Mathew, but I only get called that when I'm in trouble :D

well I won't get back the hours that was yesterday :| it was one of them days :|

Ah ok.. :) /me gets Mat in trouble :D hehhe

[connormmii]

Anyone interested in a Bigma Lens DG Version $1000 or reasonable offer, just bought an 70-200 f4 L and need to subsidise that purchase by selling this.

[-spam-]

well I won't get back the hours that was yesterday :| it was one of them days :|

It was a bit like that everywhere yesterday. Its pretty bad when over half of the rostered on staff at a supermarket call in sick :|

[wakko]

It was a bit like that everywhere yesterday. Its pretty bad when over half of the rostered on staff at a supermarket call in sick :|

mmm gotta hate that eh? :|

I'm just researching 5D focussing screens! :) HAHAHA.. Haoda makes some good ones utilising the actual canon ones for 1D series... Ec-L or something :)

I think I'd still recommend the Katz Eye ones for crop cameras though... the one in my 30D was fantastic.

Thinking of permaturely ordering one :) hahaha... and I also was eyeing up their contax to EOS converter (mine STILL hasn't arrived :( )

[-spam-]

and I also was eyeing up their contax to EOS converter (mine STILL hasn't arrived :( )

How long since you ordered yours?

[wakko]

How long since you ordered yours?

apparently it shipped on 5/5/07 :( COME TO ME OH CONTAX CONVERTERY GOODNESS! :(

[-spam-]

Thats crazy, over a month to ship? Where did it come from, somewhere in oz or the states?

[wakko]

Thats crazy, over a month to ship? Where did it come from, somewhere in oz or the states?

US. A site called Fotodiox. They have good reviews on the MF forums. :(

I might just take the hit for it and buy one from Haoda too and have one which has AF confirmation as well as a true MF one... and perhaps buy another lens :) hahaha... mmm toys :|

[three]

i want to get a ND filter for mine... got so many necessities to purchase... *sigh*

[wakko]

i want to get a ND filter for mine... got so many necessities to purchase... *sigh*

it's not even yours yet! :) show me the money sick boy :)

[-spam-]

i want to get a ND filter for mine... got so many necessities to purchase... *sigh*

ahh yes, a decent filter system has been on my list for some time. an ND filter is one that i want as well :)

Now guys, what do you think of this photo?


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/505503585_bef8593cd0.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/505503585/in/set-72157600203673104/)

I know the composition is off, but how about the colours and the contrast? Ive gotten comments from a few people about the amount of contrast i give to my photos when im editing. Personally i like it, but i wouldnt mind your thoughts.

[three]

i should be able to show you the money tomorrow LOL :P
gimme a call when you are on your way home :)

[wakko]

what do you think of this photo?

I know the composition is off, but how about the colours and the contrast? Ive gotten comments from a few people about the amount of contrast i give to my photos when im editing. Personally i like it, but i wouldnt mind your thoughts.

I like it... the flag really pops and I like the deep blue of the sky. Are you using a CPL? or just PP? or just the day was nice to you? :)

gimme a call when you are on your way home :)

okey dokey... :)

You feeling better today?

[Carjo]

Spam, the flag reminds me of the cover of Expatriate's new album. :) I like what you have done - I like a good amount of contrast. Don't know about having such a deep blue for the background though. It could be the fact that I've seen that album cover a few times mind you. ;) What settings did you use, and include focal length if you'd please. :)

[-spam-]

I like it... the flag really pops and I like the deep blue of the sky. Are you using a CPL? or just PP? or just the day was nice to you? :)

Late afternoon after walking across the story bridge. The sky is pretty much untouched from what came out of the camera. No CPL either.

What settings did you use, and include focal length if you'd please. :)

This is off the EXIF page on flickr:
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1250) Aperture: f/5 Focal Length: 200 mm ISO Speed: 200 Exposure Bias: 1/3 EV

using my dads 70-200 f4L, i did a bit of work to bring the red in the flag out a bit more and then added some contrast with an unsharp mask thing i do. (2 passes with it, the second being different from your normal sharpening settings)

[three]

You feeling better today?

I have felt much better this afternoon... my temperature was dodgy last night and this morning... but after about 12ish i started feeling better :)

-spam- i clicked the photo about an hour ago but my *cough* dialup is still "loading". Stupid Telstra. :(

[wakko]

I have felt much better this afternoon... my temperature was dodgy last night and this morning... but after about 12ish i started feeling better :)

-spam- i clicked the photo about an hour ago but my *cough* dialup is still "loading". Stupid Telstra. :(

that's good three... lol @ calling you three... weirdo

um... also, on the note of Sam's photo... it autoloads here :|

[-spam-]

I reckon telstra is up to no good again by disabling my photos to their dial up users... they must hate me like smugmug does.

On a side note, i am now cameraless (well except for the film cameras). The guy just came and picked up the 400d kit and handed over the cash. Too bad it looks like i will have to wait a week and a bit to get the 20d...

[three]

yea.. its more the fact that telstra have sat on their uglies rather than sorting my ADSL out.
btw - im on beagle internet too :D

i have my firefox set to not automatically load images. speeds stuff up :(

[Kelsey-Lee]

Aaah! I missed Digital Group Meeting. :( :cry: I have to babysit my younger brother and sister cause my other brother isn't back from Soccer trainging yet.
Ah well...

Spam, I like the amount of contrast on the flag, but find the amount on the pole a little harsh... you can fix it with masks easily. But I generally do like quite a bit of contrast in photos. You need at least a little bit, otherwise most of them seem flat.

[-spam-]

Spam, I like the amount of contrast on the flag, but find the amount on the pole a little harsh... you can fix it with masks easily. But I generally do like quite a bit of contrast in photos. You need at least a little bit, otherwise most of them seem flat.

The pole was a tricky one to work with because the contrast was pretty much there when it came out of the camera. Anyways, will have to keep experimenting with photoshop.

On a different note, we will have to get a get together organised soon. With all the new stuff that everyones getting recently. :)

[three]

yaay.. and i can bring wakko's old camera... muaahahahahaa!

*edit* old sounds err... old... so i'll say 30D instead...

[::John::]

yaay.. and i can bring wakko's old camera... muaahahahahaa!


... but that camera will have already met eveyone... :rolleyes:

[PeacePlanet]

It is raining .. is everybody dancing in the rain right now ? dont we feel rich when we have rain ??? It is pouring yes .. yes yes ...

Feng I bought some filters and tube from FOTODIOX
.. minde came within one week ... maybe urs were out of stock ???? or lost in transit LOL or the custom officer loves them and keep them to play a bit (hope not for your sake) ...

Wonder why u need ND filter ??? isnt Photoshop enough ?

I love the rich colour of that FLAG ...

[-spam-]

Wonder why u need ND filter ??? isnt Photoshop enough ?

To take long(er) exposures during the day withough blowing out the image (usually the sky)

They are good for helping to get that smooth look to running water like on the ocean or a stream etc

[wakko]

yaay.. and i can bring wakko's old camera... muaahahahahaa!

*edit* old sounds err... old... so i'll say 30D instead...

He keeps calling me wakko :( /me slaps three... it's not good being three :P

... but that camera will have already met eveyone... :rolleyes:

hehehe :)

It is raining .. is everybody dancing in the rain right now ? dont we feel rich when we have rain ??? It is pouring yes .. yes yes ...

Feng I bought some filters and tube from FOTODIOX
.. minde came within one week ... maybe urs were out of stock ???? or lost in transit LOL or the custom officer loves them and keep them to play a bit (hope not for your sake) ...

OMG RAIN yeah! :) hehehe...

Aw bummer... I want my contax converter :( got this nice minty Zeiss lens here that I can't play with... Ah well... they reckoned it's on its way... :| I did flick them an email. see how we go.

[PeacePlanet]

To take long(er) exposures during the day withough blowing out the image (usually the sky)

They are good for helping to get that smooth look to running water like on the ocean or a stream etc


Cool .. waterfall picture .. so cool ...

Thanks for explaining ...

Cheers
AL

[-Pleiades-]

Just thought I'd pop in and say hi. Feeling a bit crappy today so haven't really been around.

Are we going to set a date for our next outing? Seems like a few people are keen!

[-spam-]

Are we going to set a date for our next outing? Seems like a few people are keen!

I think we are just waiting for everyones new gear to arrive (Fengs 5d, when he orders it, my 20d, will have that tomorrow :D, my sigma 70-200 and threes 30d + others)

[wakko]

I think we are just waiting for everyones new gear to arrive (Fengs 5d, when he orders it, my 20d, will have that tomorrow :D, my sigma 70-200 and threes 30d + others)

i'm going to order it tomorrow from the buff miester... hopefully he goes by previous trust and ships it tomorrow too and I get it overnight :D that'd be fantabulous! :) I've been researching split focus screens... think I'm going to settle on Haoda (http://haodascreen.com/Canon5D.aspx) to supply me a split with microprism collar.

They dont' make a Katz for the 5D :(

[Carjo]

... but that camera will have already met eveyone... :rolleyes:

It wouldn't have met Alexson, Rhi (wherever she went), myself and a few others... :p

I too missed the digital meeting because of family commitments. Anything interesting happen? I was going to get graded too... hmmm that'll have to wait until the 25th now :(

[-Pleiades-]

Feng, my 5D arrived in just over 24 hours, and that's not from one major city to another.

Just ring him up and hassle him!

[-spam-]

i'm going to order it tomorrow from the buff miester... hopefully he goes by previous trust and ships it tomorrow too and I get it overnight :D that'd be fantabulous! :)

It would be. Tell you what, its feeling like christmas all over again. With everyone getting new toys to play with :)

I should have my new lens by friday next week, fingers crossed.

Hope you do get it over night, i couldnt imagine having to go through a long weekend without a camera...

[justin carpenter]

The digital meeting was good as always :D No Kelsey or Carjo (sorry I've forgotten, is it Rob?). Was good to catch up with Paul again :D

I am looking forward to the next get together, I feel left out without any new gear :( hehe, oh well.

Speaking of new gear, has your 1d come yet Nick ?

[HelenThura]

He keeps calling me wakko :( /me slaps three... it's not good being three :P



Wakko Jacko!

I ordered some kenko tubes on ebay today and when I got home from the concert I went to tonight I had a message saying they had shipped :D

Re:Flagpole contrast and contrast in general, the more the better :D well in the correct dosage :)


Now to share a photo :) Was playing round with my flash the other evening after the rain.

http://static.flickr.com/1230/529545289_6a18f6b177.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=529545289&size=o)

[Meaty0]

Aaah! I missed Digital Group Meeting. :( :cry: I have to babysit my younger brother and sister cause my other brother isn't back from Soccer trainging yet.Ah well...

That'll teach you for having brothers and sisters:p You missed a good meeting, although some guy was going on about vector images (which I thought at best, looked uninteresting) and lost me half way through.

What was MOST interesting KL was that Dad was looking at studio flash equipment (which was on display) to buy for "his" studio:D:D

[wakko]

Feng, my 5D arrived in just over 24 hours, and that's not from one major city to another.

Just ring him up and hassle him!

Yeah that's what I did last time too hahhaa... last time he didn't use AAE so it took 2 nights.... fingers crossed, toes crossed... etcetc

Hope you do get it over night, i couldnt imagine having to go through a long weekend without a camera...

Oh yeah... it's a long weekend eh? :) heh... hrmm... weren't we supposed to go south of the border THIS weekend?

Wakko Jacko!

OI! none of that!!! hahahah... I wanna change my name :( hahahah j/k

I ordered some kenko tubes on ebay today and when I got home from the concert I went to tonight I had a message saying they had shipped :D

Re:Flagpole contrast and contrast in general, the more the better :D well in the correct dosage :)


Now to share a photo :) Was playing round with my flash the other evening after the rain.

http://static.flickr.com/1230/529545289_6a18f6b177.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=529545289&size=o)

ooo tubey goodness... I want some too :( i was going to order some from b&h.

on a side note... great shot... ;p don't see water on plants much these days eh?