Brisbane POTN: General Ramblings Thread

[PeacePlanet]

sure you don't!!! you told me you do during one of your bouts of drunkeness... :)



hahah it is kinda true though huh? :o







mmmm shrinkage... I mean... er... brrrrr cold :|



they'd all probably go blind though.... :) i'm pastie white :|


did you draw the real aussie "mr kangaroo" ... nice one...

[wakko]

did you draw the real aussie "mr kangaroo" ... nice one...

no that was taken from the end of world swf file :)

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Feng, has that most recent contax adaptor that you ordered arrived yet?

[wakko]

Feng, has that most recent contax adaptor that you ordered arrived yet?

no :( they did reply me and say if I didn't receive it by the 20th (today) they'd reship (which I thought was nice of them). I'll give them till Friday I think.

bit of a pain really :|

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bit of a pain really :|

Too right.

Also, if i paid for something on photobuff tonight, when do you think i would get it?

ps. 500th post :D can now post in the glam and nude forum :p just need some models ;)

[wakko]

if you're with the same bank as them, then it'll clear tomorrow...

they wont' post till it clears, but mine cleared next day.

when I buy from them, I tend to email them. He gives me a bit of a discount on accessories (like grip, batteries, handstrap etc)... but on the body, it was already discounted.

you can post comments too, and grats on 500 posts :)

[balus]

photobuff, is that the ebay shop? I'm looking at a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 from them.

Oh and it's bloody cold here too, and this is Townsville!

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when I buy from them, I tend to email them. He gives me a bit of a discount on accessories (like grip, batteries, handstrap etc)

So i could potentially get a discount on the wired remote as well? I was thinking about ordering that at the same time as the lens.

[Meaty0]

FENG: Now hold still, this could sting just a bit.

DAVID: Are you sure you're a real surgeon?

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9232/romast053vm3.jpg

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Paul, I love it. The captions and the title really add something more to it.

All i can think now that i have seen that photo is, i want a 5d...

[HelenThura]

Paul, that caption is fantastic.

Feng, when that contax adapter arrives I will take that 50mm :D

This cold snap has made you all talk like Toucans.

Who wants tart?
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1378/572752047_7a79620395_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenpalsson/572752047/)
I managed to get this photo this morning before the clouds decided to ambush the sun on me.

[three]

Tina: Sent you a reply :D
Paul: I remember everything went blank and then I woke up feeling er... violated.
Helen: Yes pleaaaase - those strawberries look delish!! tee hee :D

[wakko]

Tina: Sent you a reply :D
Paul: I remember everything went blank and then I woke up feeling er... violated.
Helen: Yes pleaaaase - those strawberries look delish!! tee hee :D

you're a violated :)

[wakko]

photobuff, is that the ebay shop? I'm looking at a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 from them.

Oh and it's bloody cold here too, and this is Townsville!

yeah they got a normal shop too www.photobuff.com.au

So i could potentially get a discount on the wired remote as well? I was thinking about ordering that at the same time as the lens.

yeah you could try... they have a sales@... account

Paul, I love it. The captions and the title really add something more to it.

All i can think now that i have seen that photo is, i want a 5d...

you know you want one...

Great shot paul... why's everyone posting incriminating photos of my "special" eye surgery :|

Paul, that caption is fantastic.

Feng, when that contax adapter arrives I will take that 50mm :D

This cold snap has made you all talk like Toucans.

Who wants tart?
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1378/572752047_7a79620395_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenpalsson/572752047/)
I managed to get this photo this morning before the clouds decided to ambush the sun on me.

YUMMMMM!!! gimmie gimmie!

Oh and if I do sell the 50, you can have first dibs.

[three]

ive only managed to get around to processing one of my wedding shots!

http://stuff.xblac.com/potn/wedding01.jpg

1 down about 400 to go! :O

[wakko]

nice shot david :)

I like your watermark thing... you'll have to show me how to make that when I get my PC :|

not sure if it's my monitor, but it looks a bit washed out... saturation wise...

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not sure if it's my monitor, but it looks a bit washed out... saturation wise...

Same on both of mine too (both calibrated)

I too like the watermark. Something nice and simple

[three]

yea.. i think i might re-visit the RAW :P

[-Pleiades-]

kinnon, go BUY a heater!!.

I have one of those oil heaters under the house but they use heaps of power. My landlord just needs to get their arse into gear and fix our air con that was working fine 3 weeks ago. We've been patient with it all, but now I'm starting to get a bit cranky.

[Kelsey-Lee]

:o What's all this talk about running through the city naked? Lol.:lol:

Mmm, it's so bloody cold. I'm sick too. :(

[wakko]

yeah I'm frozen! :( lol @ running through the city naked :|

[Yuztoo]

I agree with the cold sentiment, I'm sitting here in front of the computer in my jumper (with hood on to keep my head warm) inside a sleeping bag, with two pairs of socks, and I'm still cold.

But I have come up with an ingenuous invention, a heat generating keyboard and mouse to stop fingers from falling off in this cold.

[-spam-]

Sitting here with shoes, socks, cargo pants, shirt, jacket with hood x2 and both hoods on :-|

[-Pleiades-]

Good idea Yuztoo. I'm under a doona at the moment with the laptop sitting on my lap keeping that warm, but something for my fingers would be nice!

And John, this one is for you......
182648

[HelenThura]

Kinnon, that photo is gorgeous!!! Just stunning.

[Kelsey-Lee]

I've got my queen size doona, jeans and a hoodie on. And I'm frozen stiff (nearly).

[-Pleiades-]

Thanks Helen :D

[-Pleiades-]

Some new edits from my trip -

Serenity (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3409648#post3409648)

Skyscapes (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3410100#post3410100)

[balus]

Serenity (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3409648#post3409648)



Michael Caton would be proud of you!

[Scorpio]

Hey Feng, thanks for the welcome!

II think I'm now gonna step away from this thread... I've been looking into getting myself a new lens and I think sticking around here would cause me to get something I can't afford =P

Nice shots guys! Can't wait to try some of 'em out myself =)

[connormmii]

Ok i need some help it appears my 70-200mm f/4 L is playing up. The other day i was taking some real crystal clean sharp shots of ducks. yet the last couple of shoots i have done i cannot seem to get any sharpness from my images. Shutter speed, ISO, aperture, have all been adjusted and shots taken. I even mounted it on a tripod and took photos remotely but they still seem to have a softness around the edges. If anyone can help id greatly appreciate it, even if someone wants to borrow the lens over the weekend to test it for me just in case it is my camera body that could be faulty.

[wakko]

great shot Kinnon! that's stunning! :)

[Meaty0]

Great shot Kinnon. Is that hubby wetting that line....stupid question...of course it is!

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Morning all. Thought i would kick off the days subliminal messages with a link to THIS (http://www.flickr.com/groups/canonhardware/pool/) Canon hardware pool on flickr.

L overload ;)

[wakko]

Morning all. Thought i would kick off the days subliminal messages with a link to THIS (http://www.flickr.com/groups/canonhardware/pool/) Canon hardware pool on flickr.

L overload ;)

you really ARE the subliminal messenger huh? :|

[Carjo]

Sitting here with shoes, socks, cargo pants, shirt, jacket with hood x2 and both hoods on :-|

I've got my queen size doona, jeans and a hoodie on. And I'm frozen stiff (nearly).

haha I was already asleep in bed by then... :p doonas rock :)

I was wearing a suede jacket yesterday morning, but I took it off just after lunch and was fine without it until I got home. Then I felt cold again :confused:

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you really ARE the subliminal messenger huh? :|

You bet ya :p

This (http://www.flickr.com/photos/xenedis/263572468/) is the set up that a guy i know from sydney uses. You could have something like that too soon ;)
http://l.yimg.com/www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif

[wakko]

Mmm not long to go... I just need david to pay me some more money! :)

[three]

:O thats a sweet setup :D
i want i want i want..

[wakko]

:O thats a sweet setup :D
i want i want i want..

you need you need you need... :lol::lol::lol::lol:

[-Pleiades-]

I think I'm going to cry.....

To fund my gear spending spree I sold some of my wesfarmer shares (342 to be exact) that bunnings gave me. I sold them for $38 each, I waited and waited and waited till they reached a high price. The $38 price was the highest they've been in a loooong time.

I checked the asx website this morning and they've gone up to $44.50. Almost overnight. Not happy. That's a $2223 difference. If I had just waited a few more weeks.......:cry:

[balus]

there's two lenses in there that aren't L's! The shame, the shame :)

[Meaty0]

I've got my queen size doona, jeans and a hoodie on. And I'm frozen stiff (nearly).

Jeez....haven't you ppls heard of heaters...or my secret weopon...heavy duty thermal underwear...sounds sucky but works a treat:D

[Carjo]

Jeez....haven't you ppls heard of heaters...or my secret weopon...heavy duty thermal underwear...sounds sucky but works a treat:D

If it were up to me I wouldn't buy a heater - they're a waste of money in my opinion. There's nothing there that a jumper and some trackpants can't solve. :p You only have to spend a small amount of money once, instead of continuously forking out money for the power bill.

Heavy duty thermal underwear? lol How did you come across that?

[Meaty0]

You bet ya :p

This (http://www.flickr.com/photos/xenedis/263572468/) is the set up that a guy i know from sydney uses. You could have something like that too soon ;)
http://l.yimg.com/www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif

Hmm...his widest lens is only 24mm. Helen would NOT approve:D (The generally crappy 18-55 ef-s doesn't count because of its overwhelming horrorbility!)

[Carjo]

indeed. :) Though mine's only 28... :confused: I need some moolah so I can buy some new glass :D

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Hmm...his widest lens is only 24mm. Helen would NOT approve:D (The generally crappy 17-55 ef-s doesn't count because of it overwhelming horrorbility!)

Yeah, but he doesnt really use his 20d much, instead he takes his 5d everywhere. So at least he has true 24mm which isnt too bad.

Wide is going to be my next purchase after the 24-70, im thinking about the 10-20, just to get that little bit wider. And perhaps a peleng 8mm fish eye :)

[wakko]

Hmm...his widest lens is only 24mm. Helen would NOT approve:D (The generally crappy 17-55 ef-s doesn't count because of it overwhelming horrorbility!)

18-55? I thought the 17-55f/2.8IS was quite good :)

Yeah, but he doesnt really use his 20d much, instead he takes his 5d everywhere. So at least he has true 24mm which isnt too bad.

Wide is going to be my next purchase after the 24-70, im thinking about the 10-20, just to get that little bit wider. And perhaps a peleng 8mm fish eye :)

mmm true 24mm :)

[HelenThura]

Hmm...his widest lens is only 24mm. Helen would NOT approve:D (The generally crappy 17-55 ef-s doesn't count because of it overwhelming horrorbility!)

true right I don't approve! go wide!!! See I sound just like a football coach. psst 24mm full frame, that isn't wide ;) that is just what you see with one eye, sst. To truely see full frame you need at least 16mm, 12mm is preferable.

If it were up to me I wouldn't buy a heater - they're a waste of money in my opinion. There's nothing there that a jumper and some trackpants can't solve. :p You only have to spend a small amount of money once, instead of continuously forking out money for the power bill.

Heavy duty thermal underwear? lol How did you come across that?

I tell you my thermals - just your normal coke bottle ones from Mountain Designs or similar are the best money I have ever spent. I wear them each week at work when I am working in the freezer for a couple of hours straight. You wear the pants under jeans and stay toasty warm whilst everyone else is complaining about the wind going through their jeans. Added bonus is that they stop the mozzies as well.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/117/297017330_fabf675884.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo.gne?id=297017330)

I think I'm going to cry.....

To fund my gear spending spree I sold some of my wesfarmer shares (342 to be exact) that bunnings gave me. I sold them for $38 each, I waited and waited and waited till they reached a high price. The $38 price was the highest they've been in a loooong time.

I checked the asx website this morning and they've gone up to $44.50. Almost overnight. Not happy. That's a $2223 difference. If I had just waited a few more weeks.......:cry:

Ohh Kinnon, that is rather :( isn't it. Though think about all the joy that you have had from your 5D + new to you lenses in the last couple of weeks. As well as the bargains that you got your lenses for.

Yeah, but he doesnt really use his 20d much, instead he takes his 5d everywhere. So at least he has true 24mm which isnt too bad.

Wide is going to be my next purchase after the 24-70, im thinking about the 10-20, just to get that little bit wider. And perhaps a peleng 8mm fish eye :)

see my response to Paul regarding WIDE. Perhaps I am the messenger for wide angle goodness?

[Meaty0]

18-55? I thought the 17-55f/2.8IS was quite good :)



mmm true 24mm :)

Picky picky! Yes, you're right:oops:. The kit lens is crap, the 17-55 f/2.8IS is wedding photography lens goodness at its best. And I want one.

[Meaty0]

Heavy duty thermal underwear? lol How did you come across that?

A trip to NZ is how. But you can get them at any of the "Adventure" or camping supplies stores. They're wonderful and cheap. (And what Helen says...:-) )

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And I want one.

Add me to that list as well. Its one of the lenses i would kill to own, as well as the 70-200 f2.8L IS

[wakko]

Picky picky! Yes, you're right:oops:. The kit lens is crap, the 17-55 f/2.8IS is wedding photography lens goodness at its best. And I want one.

Add me to that list as well. Its one of the lenses i would kill to own, as well as the 70-200 f2.8L IS

damn POS won't fit on a 5D :D hahaha

/me sticks with his 16-35 :)

[Meaty0]

And perhaps a peleng 8mm fish eye :)

Oooo...I want one of them too. Group buy? It seems that they have been so popular in the US that the company has put the price up...$350USD approx...they're not worth that much. LINK HERE (http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/peleng_fisheye_lens.htm)

[Meaty0]

damn POS won't fit on a 5D :D hahaha

/me sticks with his 16-35 :) I wonder why they don't have an L wide-zoom with IS on it? Or do they? Or is Canon planning on bringing out a full-frame sensor body with IS built-into the body. Hence no need to bring out L lenses with IS.

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Oooo...I want one of them too. Group buy? It seems that they have been so popular in the US that the company has put the price up...$350USD approx...they're not worth that much. LINK HERE (http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/peleng_fisheye_lens.htm)

Id be up for a group buy, but not for a few weeks. Have to get some more money into the account.

Dont forget that they want $40USD for the eos adaptor as well.

[HelenThura]

I have just been outside and from the look of the gorgeous clouds on the NW horizon, we could be in for a killer sunset this arvo. I am just hopping on Google earth to see if I can scope out a decent place to dart to.

[wakko]

Oooo...I want one of them too. Group buy? It seems that they have been so popular in the US that the company has put the price up...$350USD approx...they're not worth that much. LINK HERE (http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/peleng_fisheye_lens.htm)

Um... *cough*... ok :D

I wonder why they don't have an L wide-zoom with IS on it? Or do they? Or is Canon planning on bringing out a full-frame sensor body with IS built-into the body. Hence no need to bring out L lenses with IS.

Well... EF on a full frame, 17-55 is pretty wide and short, and IS probably isn't as required. 17-55 on crop is slightly longer at the long end being 88... and perhaps required when the light gets a bit lower? bleh don't know :|

bring on 24-70 f/2.8L IS or 24-105 f/2.8L IS :D

[Meaty0]

Um... *cough*... ok :D



Well... EF on a full frame, 17-55 is pretty wide and short, and IS probably isn't as required.


Yeah, but the 18-55 f/2.8IS has IS and it's pretty wide and pretty popular too! You'd think they'd take the hint...or maybe they (Canon) have!

[wakko]

Yeah, but the 18-55 f/2.8IS has IS and it's pretty wide and pretty popular too! You'd think they'd take the hint...or maybe they (Canon) have!

18-55? or are you talking about the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS? I'm confused! :(

17-55 on 1.6x Crop is about 28-88 roughly... which at 88 is a bit longer than 70 on a full frame (if you get my drift?) bleh..

BAH! GIVE ME WHAT I WANT DAMMIT! :evil::evil::evil:

*cough*

hello everyone... how was your day?

[three]

Um... *cough*... ok :D
bring on 24-70 f/2.8L IS or 24-105 f/2.8L IS :D

24-105 f/2.8L IS --> My next lense ;)

[Nick C.]

That would be a monster of a lens :shock:

[wakko]

That would be a monster of a lens :shock:

yeah it sure would :D heheh

maybe even 24-70 f/2.8L IS would be suffice :) hehe

damn big apertures :(

[Greg_C]

And perhaps a peleng 8mm fish eye :)

Oooo...I want one of them too. Group buy? It seems that they have been so popular in the US that the company has put the price up...$350USD approx...they're not worth that much. LINK HERE (http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/peleng_fisheye_lens.htm)
Hi all,
I want a Sigma 8mm.:p Note that is not need a Sigma 8mm :p

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Hi all,
I want a Sigma 8mm.:p Note that is not need a Sigma 8mm :p

ahh yes, but the sigma is a bit more pricey isnt it?

Although, after thinking about it all afternoon, i need the peleng 8mm. Now i have a paypal account, time to start searching flea bay

[Greg_C]

ahh yes, but the sigma is a bit more pricey isnt it?

Although, after thinking about it all afternoon, i need the peleng 8mm. Now i have a paypal account, time to start searching flea bay

Yeh it is. It's only money.

[-spam-]

Paul: A quick search of ebay pulled up This (http://cgi.ebay.com/Peleng-8mm-Fisheye-Lens-for-Canon-EOS-NEW_W0QQitemZ300121488123QQihZ020QQcategoryZ106843 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem). $300USD with an eos mount. They have 2 up there right now.

[subliminal message]sweet fishy goodness[/subliminal message]

[Meaty0]

Paul: A quick search of ebay pulled up This (http://cgi.ebay.com/Peleng-8mm-Fisheye-Lens-for-Canon-EOS-NEW_W0QQitemZ300121488123QQihZ020QQcategoryZ106843 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem). $300USD with an eos mount. They have 2 up there right now.

[subliminal message]sweet fishy goodness[/subliminal message]

Ooooo......you first:D And i already saw that just a week ago and the price was $250 USD...Damn!

[catsith]

I checked the asx website this morning and they've gone up to $44.50. Almost overnight. Not happy. That's a $2223 difference. If I had just waited a few more weeks.......

kinnon, it is rotten luck, but look on the bright side, profit in your pocket is profit. I did the opposite, waiting just a bit longer for my shares to go higher, and they crashed! badly. One other lot that i had that had crashed badly, i bailed out on, and they went up to more than what i paid for them, so lost there too. I can never win!

hmmm, lets wear thermal underwear to keep warm, and SANDALS! Helen, something WRONG there!
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Ooooo......you first:D And i already saw that just a week ago and the price was $250 USD...Damn!

well, in a couple of weeks i will. Unless i can find a cheaper one in the meantime

[HelenThura]

kinnon, it is rotten luck, but look on the bright side, profit in your pocket is profit. I did the opposite, waiting just a bit longer for my shares to go higher, and they crashed! badly. One other lot that i had that had crashed badly, i bailed out on, and they went up to more than what i paid for them, so lost there too. I can never win!

hmmm, lets wear thermal underwear to keep warm, and SANDALS! Helen, something WRONG there!
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Lol Tina - that photo was taken in November and the thermals were purely been used as a mozzie/sand fly guard.

You boys and your lenses .....

[balus]

I am *this* close to a 17-50 f/2.8, only a Tamron but I'm told they are good.

[-spam-]

You boys and your lenses .....

well you do keep telling us to go wide and there isnt much wider than 8mm :rolleyes:

[three]

You boys and your lenses .....
i just want to expand on my one lense :confused:

[PeacePlanet]

This arvo's fun. I think the lighting is not good !!!

Found some black insect.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3414397#post3414397

Cold cold cold.

Yes, I am going to ignore those subliminal messages.

Time to have a dinner before Hero :D

[balus]

Even the dog's cold!

We only got to 14 in Townsville, that's a record.

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We only got to 14 in Townsville, that's a record.

pfft thats nothing, the official max in the city yesterday was 13 :confused:

[balus]

yes but we are a few degrees (latitude type degrees) north of you

[HelenThura]

i just want to expand on my one lense :confused:

Lol I probably shouldn't say that I have mmm 6 lenses should I.

pfft thats nothing, the official max in the city yesterday was 13 :confused:

That doesn't include that windchill though, I was warmer working in the fridge at work than I was outside.

Alexson, that is a very pretty flower photo.

[-spam-]

That doesn't include that windchill though, I was warmer working in the fridge at work than I was outside.

I know. I knew it was really colder than that, i was the stupid one who decided to walk around the river. :(

It would have been a good day to work in bakery at work though...

[wakko]

ok... i now have decided i WANT a 16-35 f/2.8

david, buy my 17-40 :D kthx :D hahahah j/k... no point for you if you already have a 17-85 ;)

anyone else up for it? :D hahahha

Nice flower alexson :)

Cold! yes cold... although when I lived in NZ, it was -6 overnight with max of 10 during the day... although it only hit 10 that week for 2 minutes of each day... idling around 5-6 usually.... and that's not counting windchill :|

[three]

Lol I probably shouldn't say that I have mmm 6 lenses should I.
Well that's not very nice :'(
I want the 24-105mm and the 100mm macro! oh i need a flash too! tee hee..

david, buy my 17-40 :D kthx :D hahahah j/k... no point for you if you already have a 17-85 ;)
yea.. thats right.. you just back off with your sales tactics! lol! :evil:

[Meaty0]

With all this talk of, "I want/need this or that lens", I was wondering who's getting what. So 'fess up and tell us what your next lens purchase is going to be (not what you'd like).

Well I have to get a travel lens soon so in order of purchase:

EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (traveller that I'll keep).

EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS (great travel lens that I'll probably sell afterwards)

Peleng 8mm for fun:D

[Nick C.]

Lenses? I've got lenses. What I need is a bloody camera!

My next B&H order will be bringing me my 300 f/2.8 and 135 f/2

Oh (I know I've probably been told before and it's no doubt been mentioned on this thread a countless number of times but I'm stupid), which is the UWA that Helen uses? It fits any camera, yes? Not just the 1.6 crops?

[-spam-]

Sigma 24-70 f2.8 EX macro and a remote for the 20d, ordering on sunday.

And then either a peleng 8mm or a sigma 10-20 and a 430EX a few weeks later.

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

My next B&H order will be bringing me my 300 f/2.8

Very, very, very, very jealous! :)

As much as I'd love to get hold of one of those or even more a 500 f4L IS, my next lens purchase will probably be a 16-35 f2.8L II to replace my 17-40. Not anytime soon though.

Apart from something loooooooong or loooong & faaaast, I've kinda got what I mostly want now.

[Kelsey-Lee]

Thinking of taking my camera gear camping with me... any suggestions or opinions?

I only have two batteries, but I think they'll last a week.

[-spam-]

Thinking of taking my camera gear camping with me... any suggestions or opinions?

I only have two batteries, but I think they'll last a week.

grab another battery just in case, take more memory than you need and keep the batteries in your pockets to stop them discharging by themselves in the cold.

Where are you going?

[three]

My next is definitely
- 580EX (I or II)
- 24-105 f/4 IS USM

[Nick C.]

Very, very, very, very jealous! :)

As much as I'd love to get hold of one of those or even more a 500 f4L IS, my next lens purchase will probably be a 16-35 f2.8L II to replace my 17-40. Not anytime soon though.

Apart from something loooooooong or loooong & faaaast, I've kinda got what I mostly want now.
Yeah I thought about replacing my 17-40 with the new 16-35 but I don't use it for much other than landscapes (and I don't quite have the FF issue of soft edges) so I figured the extra $1000 or so would prove more useful in paying for the 135.

[Kelsey-Lee]

Where are you going?

I'm not too sure :lol: Mum's organised it all, but it's supposed to be close to the beach. I think it has a rainforest somewhere near it too.

[balus]

Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 as soon as I can get Photbuff to answer a couple of questions.

[Nick C.]

Lenses? I've got lenses. What I need is a bloody camera!
Guess what! Not 20 minutes after posting ^this^ I got THE phone call. I'm already warming up my shutter finger :D

[-Pleiades-]

how exciting Nick. How long till you can pick it up?

[Nick C.]

I'm hoping to get over there tomorrow morning. Well, hoping is probably not the right word. It would take both my legs falling off to stop me from getting there. Even then, I'd probably give it a go :)

[wakko]

Guess what! Not 20 minutes after posting ^this^ I got THE phone call. I'm already warming up my shutter finger :D

WAHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

how exciting Nick. How long till you can pick it up?

^^^ yeah what she said...

I'm hoping to get over there tomorrow morning. Well, hoping is probably not the right word. It would take both my legs falling off to stop me from getting there. Even then, I'd probably give it a go :)

excellent stuff!!! :) i'm sure NOTHING would stop you, cept the store being closed... and even then you'd still go and pound on the door! :D

[Nick C.]

excellent stuff!!! :) i'm sure NOTHING would stop you, cept the store being closed... and even then you'd still go and pound on the door! :D
My oath I would!

[Carjo]

With all this talk of, "I want/need this or that lens", I was wondering who's getting what. So 'fess up and tell us what your next lens purchase is going to be (not what you'd like).

Firstly I'm going to get a digital body. Or maybe a 17-40mm beforehand.

Feng - How much would you like and how long are you willing to wait? :p

I only have two batteries, but I think they'll last a week.

Let's see... I bought my camera in January. It came with batteries, which ran out on the third roll of film. Changed the batteries then, and they're still on full (three bars) four months and 18 or so rolls later. :D

But digital drains the batteries quicker, am I correct? :)

Guess what! Not 20 minutes after posting ^this^ I got THE phone call. I'm already warming up my shutter finger :D

hahaha I was at Photo Continental this morning looking for a case for my 75-300. I had thought about asking for an update on the Mark III's to pass on to you but forgot. Guess I didn't have to, eh? :D Have fun! :)

In other news I spent somewhere near $180 today and none of that was on anything photography related. :confused: Unless you count the magnifying glass... which'll probably have some photographic use after tomorrow night :D

[-spam-]

Hmm... looks like we may have to have yet another meet soon to celebrate everyone getting more new gear :D

Got bored today and experimented (very lightly) with cross polarization.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1018/586393830_eeb37d935f.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/586393830/)

And there are some pics of the few clouds that were around for sunset just a little while ago on my flickr or my Ipernity (http://www.ipernity.com/home/spam) account.

[-spam-]

Let's see... I bought my camera in January. It came with batteries, which ran out on the third roll of film. Changed the batteries then, and they're still on full (three bars) four months and 18 or so rolls later. :D

Ok so, 18 x 24 shots = 432 shots so far. I only just had to change the battery in my 20d after putting just a touch over 1000 shots through it. But yeah, digital drains them pretty quick compared to film cameras. Im still on the same battery in my film slr that i put in there over a year ago.


Unless you count the magnifying glass... which'll probably have some photographic use after tomorrow night :D

A really cheap, ghetto way of doing macro shots perhaps? I have seen it done before :p

[Carjo]

Ok so, 18 x 24 shots = 432 shots so far. I only just had to change the battery in my 20d after putting just a touch over 1000 shots through it. But yeah, digital drains them pretty quick compared to film cameras. Im still on the same battery in my film slr that i put in there over a year ago.
Close. Not all the rolls were 24-exposure, there was 6 or so left on roll 3 after I changed the batteries and I've only used 8 exposures on roll 21 (my current roll). So that makes 506 out of the 572 I have taken. (well... as far as I can calculate anyway. :p)

A really cheap, ghetto way of doing macro shots perhaps? I have seen it done before :p

Macro "filters" for $1.50? damn! :D

Nah, I was thinking more about scanning my (and possibly other's :D) prints for detail, focus etc. It was a really great suggestion though... :D

[::John::]

Good idea Yuztoo. I'm under a doona at the moment with the laptop sitting on my lap keeping that warm, but something for my fingers would be nice!

And John, this one is for you......
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Thanks Kinnon - you brat! :)

Gorgeous pic and thanks for teasing me with it.

[wakko]

Feng - How much would you like and how long are you willing to wait? :p

oh it's by no means urgent! HAHAHA.... i'm just toying with the idea... so if you want one, give me a yell :) haha

But digital drains the batteries quicker, am I correct? :)I think so yeah... though, my 5D's done about 1000 clicks and i haven't even halved my battery yet. That's with grip though...

Hmm... looks like we may have to have yet another meet soon to celebrate everyone getting more new gear :D

Got bored today and experimented (very lightly) with cross polarization.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1018/586393830_eeb37d935f.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/586393830/)

And there are some pics of the few clouds that were around for sunset just a little while ago on my flickr or my Ipernity (http://www.ipernity.com/home/spam) account.

that's a funky shot Sam! love it :D very arty.

here's one from tonight... I got a few more but I need to process them... cos I was using ISO3200 :|

http://stuff.planetslackers.com/imageshare/private/jessica/20070622_bathtime-0001.jpg

hehehe cute little munchkin...

[Carjo]

oh it's by no means urgent! HAHAHA.... i'm just toying with the idea... so if you want one, give me a yell :) haha

haha :lol: ok then. :p If you do decide to sell it let me know. :)

http://stuff.planetslackers.com/imageshare/private/jessica/20070622_bathtime-0001.jpg

cute pic :)

[Greg_C]

Cute pic Feng, she's saying "what is dad doing with that camera?"

Interesting shot Sam.

[Nick C.]

hahaha I was at Photo Continental this morning looking for a case for my 75-300. I had thought about asking for an update on the Mark III's to pass on to you but forgot. Guess I didn't have to, eh? :D Have fun! :)
Appreciate the thought, Rob.

Colourful shot, Sam. Like Feng said, very arty.

Adorable shot, Feng.

[wakko]

haha :lol: ok then. :p If you do decide to sell it let me know. :)

Will do... you tell me when YOU're ready :)

cute pic :)thanks ;)

Cute pic Feng, she's saying "what is dad doing with that camera?"

Thanks yeah.. funny :) heehee

here's another one...

http://stuff.planetslackers.com/imageshare/private/jessica/20070622_bathtime-0002.jpg

how do you guys print these out and get the colours to match? monitor's calibrated, but my printer doesn't seem to be... it's frustrating :\

[catsith]

Lenses? I've got lenses. What I need is a bloody camera!
nick, i feel for you. I'd hate to be without a camera.

edit, i should read all the posts before replying to an old one! great news nick, looking forward to seeing piccies (and a duck of course!)

my next lens, and only 3 1/2 weeks to go, will be the 100-400! woo hoo!

aahh, she is soo cute! Enjoy it while you can, when she is fifteen you might be calling her something else beside munchkin! feng, i gave up trying to calibrabe my printer, but it can be done. Idon;t know how though!

[Carjo]

Will do... you tell me when YOU're ready :)

How much were you thinking of selling it for again? 'cos that will define when I am ready :p

[Carjo]

Appreciate the thought, Rob.

Not a problem. :)

[Meaty0]

Will do... you tell me when YOU're ready :)

thanks ;)



Thanks yeah.. funny :) heehee

here's another one...



how do you guys print these out and get the colours to match? monitor's calibrated, but my printer doesn't seem to be... it's frustrating :\

That's a cute little pic there. This time I think she's thinking, "Will I projectile vomit on that camera lens or not...hmmmm!":D

Feng, matching up your printer output with the monitor is a black science that only a few people in the world understand. (Just kidding.) But it is confusing.

Most problems arise when you get Photoshop to do the colour management, but don't switch off colour management in your printer. You also have to load printer profiles for each different type of paper you use. You should also use your monitor calibrator every month. It helps to have a monitor setup for photographic work too.

[wakko]

aahh, she is soo cute! Enjoy it while you can, when she is fifteen you might be calling her something else beside munchkin! feng, i gave up trying to calibrabe my printer, but it can be done. Idon;t know how though!

hehehe :) yeah true... but while she's wee, I'll call her that ;) hehehe...

Erk... wouldn't mind printing out the odd photo...just comes out much darker than what my screen looks like.... that's calibrated with a spyder.

How much were you thinking of selling it for again? 'cos that will define when I am ready :p

um... probably around $800ish with everything (hood, pouch, pastic, polystyrene, box etc :D even got the receipt off the guy I got it off... manual etc). Minty fresh... and sharp. I just would like the extra stop, but aren't desperate... so take your time... it may prevent me wasting money so to speak :D HAHAH

[-spam-]

how do you guys print these out and get the colours to match? monitor's calibrated, but my printer doesn't seem to be... it's frustrating :\

What printer do you have? The canon one that we have has a setting in the software that allows photoshop to determine the colours and we havnt had a problem since i checked that box. The alternative is for the printer to determine colours, but with that selected, the prints always came out too cold looking.

[wakko]

That's a cute little pic there. This time I think she's thinking, "Will I projectile vomit on that camera lens or not...hmmmm!":D

Feng, matching up your printer output with the monitor is a black science that only a few people in the world understand. (Just kidding.) But it is confusing.

Most problems arise when you get Photoshop to do the colour management, but don't switch off colour management in your printer. You also have to load printer profiles for each different type of paper you use. You should also use your monitor calibrator every month. It helps to have a monitor setup for photographic work too.

yeah i didn't do that the first time, but it came out better than the second time. I might practice on some cheap paper that I got with some cartridges (canon photopaper glossy)... I was trying to print them out as A4 to put on the wall in a frame or something :)

I didn't know about printer profiles though... might go check those out :)

[wakko]

What printer do you have? The canon one that we have has a setting in the software that allows photoshop to determine the colours and we havnt had a problem since i checked that box. The alternative is for the printer to determine colours, but with that selected, the prints always came out too cold looking.

I have a canon IP5200R. I have canon software which allows that too... but i'm not sure whether i'm doing it right...

someone just flicked over a link which I'll check out...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=296149

[-spam-]

Any luck with the printer Feng?

Now for tonights serving of subliminal messages with a little help from belmondo :p

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=970338&postcount=322

Goodnight folks :)

[HelenThura]

quick post - Nick, that is great news to hear that you have finally gotten the call. About bloody time. The UWA I have is the Sigma 12-24. I want to see a picture posted when I get home from work tomorrow arvo!

Feng, that hair! Were you trying to give her an afro??? My printer used to be calibrated perfectly to my montior/photoshop. Then I re-installed windows and it has never been the same since. Even with all the same settings. Printers are nice but damm they can be annoying.

Nick, do you have your monitor calibrator yet?

[wakko]

Feng, that hair! Were you trying to give her an afro??? My printer used to be calibrated perfectly to my montior/photoshop. Then I re-installed windows and it has never been the same since. Even with all the same settings. Printers are nice but damm they can be annoying.

nah she doesn't have much hair :) but it was fresh out of the bath today... and we hadn't brushed her hair down :) heheh...

[::John::]

Any luck with the printer Feng?

Now for tonights serving of subliminal messages with a little help from belmondo :p

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=970338&postcount=322

Goodnight folks :)

That's really mean. :lol:

[-spam-]

That's really mean. :lol:

I know, but thats my job ;):p

[PeacePlanet]

Will do... you tell me when YOU're ready :)

thanks ;)



Thanks yeah.. funny :) heehee

here's another one...

http://stuff.planetslackers.com/imageshare/private/jessica/20070622_bathtime-0002.jpg

how do you guys print these out and get the colours to match? monitor's calibrated, but my printer doesn't seem to be... it's frustrating :\

very nice picture ... cute pumpkin .. hair looks like mine hehhehe :D .. not much to count for hheheheh

[Greg_C]

Hey Sam I just came very close to posting in this thread Spam. any solutions to this menace? (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=338403) I was going to defend you, you're not that bad.;) :p

[-spam-]

Hey Sam I just came very close to posting in this thread Spam. any solutions to this menace? (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=338403) I was going to defend you, you're not that bad.;) :p

Thanks Greg :)

The more threads like that that pop up, the less loved i feel :(;)

Well, i now own a new lens and a rocket blower :) Nick, did you get down to PC to pick up the monster yet? I was there just before and didnt see anyone with one of those boxes.

[Nick C.]

Nick, do you have your monitor calibrator yet?
No, not yet. I'll be popping it in with my B&H order.

Well, i now own a new lens and a rocket blower :) Nick, did you get down to PC to pick up the monster yet? I was there just before and didnt see anyone with one of those boxes.
Just got home with a shiny new black box :D
I was in the store at about 11:20 I think, Sam.

[-spam-]

Just got home with a shiny new black box :D

Have you already rattled a couple of hundred shots through it?


I was in the store at about 11:20 I think, Sam.

I was there probably 10 minutes later

[Nick C.]

Charging battery ..... (one solid light - two to go!)

We were probably in there at the same time. I was there for a bit waiting for them find the thing. And then they had to sort something out with my customer number. Apparently I had two numbers in the system :confused:

[-spam-]

Charging battery ..... (one solid light - two to go!)

Hope its charged by now. Oh and did you notice, its nice weather for ducks we are having today ;):rolleyes:

[Greg_C]

Hope its charged by now. Oh and did you notice, its nice weather for ducks we are having today ;):rolleyes:
Ducks, no way, go out today and your likely to see Penguins.

[-spam-]

Ducks, no way, go out today and your likely to see Penguins.

True, although today was no where near as bad as the other day.

I just realised something, if i buy a battery grip for the 20d, im going to need a larger bag. The 6 million dollar home wont fit that, the 28-135, tubes, 50mm, lensbaby and 12-24 (let alone the flash) at once. Maybe i will have to get the 7 million dollar home aswell :confused:

Ive already got my sights on a computrekker aw for my trip down to melbourne at the end of the year.

[-Pleiades-]

Spam, I'm thinking about selling my computrekker as my laptop doesn't fit, so I don't really need one. Let me know if you're interested in it.

[connormmii]

True, although today was no where near as bad as the other day.

I just realised something, if i buy a battery grip for the 20d, im going to need a larger bag. The 6 million dollar home wont fit that, the 28-135, tubes, 50mm, lensbaby and 12-24 (let alone the flash) at once. Maybe i will have to get the 7 million dollar home aswell :confused:

Ive already got my sights on a computrekker aw for my trip down to melbourne at the end of the year.

Spam, I just bought a Tamrac Expedition 5, very similar to the Lowepro and IMO better looking

[Greg_C]

True, although today was no where near as bad as the other day.

I just realised something, if i buy a battery grip for the 20d, im going to need a larger bag. The 6 million dollar home wont fit that, the 28-135, tubes, 50mm, lensbaby and 12-24 (let alone the flash) at once. Maybe i will have to get the 7 million dollar home aswell :confused:

Ive already got my sights on a computrekker aw for my trip down to melbourne at the end of the year.

Yeh my 6MDH gets a little cramped quickly if I try to much in it. I usually limit to a 30D+grip with smaller lens on, one lens and a flash. You can never have too many camera bags.

My current list
Crumpler Whickey & Cox (main bag)
Computrekker AW
Kathmandu backpack with camera pouch on bottom.
6 Million Dollar Home
Nova 3
Commercial AW

[-spam-]

Spam, I'm thinking about selling my computrekker as my laptop doesn't fit, so I don't really need one. Let me know if you're interested in it.

What size laptop do you have? I wouldnt be getting it for a few weeks, still have a lens and a flash to buy first.
Thanks for the offer though, will definitely keep it in mind :)

Spam, I just bought a Tamrac Expedition 5, very similar to the Lowepro and IMO better looking

That one is kind of like the tamrac adventure 7 (i think thats the one) that my dad has. There is just something about the lowepro bags that i like though. Plus, i need something to carry a laptop as well.

You can never have too many camera bags.

Another very true statement. And i think that there may have been a subliminal message in there as well :rolleyes:

[-Pleiades-]

15.4. But I've got so much in the bag that it doesn't let me squeeze my laptop in. When I have my bag packed with just one body and a couple of lenses my laptop fits....just. But because I've got so much crammed in it leaves no room for the laptop.

No hurry if you're interested. I'm in no rush.

[Greg_C]

Another very true statement. And i think that there may have been a subliminal message in there as well :rolleyes:
hehehe, and that doesn't include the belt and the lens cases and other dodads.;) They all have their uses, though not all get used at the same time.

[::John::]

I have 3 bags left - I gave away 2 last year. Kinnon - it may just be me but I prefer to keep my laptop on a separate bag - sorta on the theory that if a bag gets nicked or lost, I haven't lost the lot.

[Nick C.]

Well I've spent most of the time looking through the manual and going through the menus/settings. I think it's going to take a little while before I know I've got it setup the way I want it.

Anyway, here are a couple of not-so-interesting pics (Greg was right about the penguins!):

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[-spam-]

15.4. But I've got so much in the bag that it doesn't let me squeeze my laptop in. When I have my bag packed with just one body and a couple of lenses my laptop fits....just. But because I've got so much crammed in it leaves no room for the laptop.

No hurry if you're interested. I'm in no rush.

Cheers :)

it may just be me but I prefer to keep my laptop on a separate bag

I would normally think the same. But in the case of flying to melbourne and also travelling other places, i would rather cut down as much bulk as i can. Although ill probably end up putting the 6 million dollar home in my checked luggage for walks and things like that.

[Nick C.]

I don't mind the idea of that Brazillion Dollar Home. I'd like to see one in person to get an idea of how big they actually are. I'm thinking it might be a bit too heavy when carrying on the shoulder fully loaded (with tripod and laptop :shock:) for a lengthy period of time though. But for just getting your gear to a spot and then setting it down it seems like a decent alternative to a backpack.

[-Pleiades-]

John, I'm partly of that school of thought too. But on occasions like when we had out last POTN meet it would have been handy to have my laptop in my bag because I don't have much memory at the moment so I needed to off load to the laptop as I went.

Before I bought it I thought it would be handy to have everything in the one bag. But mostly I prefer to have my laptop and other bits and pieces in a seperate bag .

[Greg_C]

Well I've spent most of the time looking through the manual and going through the menus/settings. I think it's going to take a little while before I know I've got it setup the way I want it.

Anyway, here are a couple of not-so-interesting pics (Greg was right about the penguins!):
See I told ya. Nice work Nick.

[quote=-spam-;3424795]Cheers :)I would normally think the same. But in the case of flying to melbourne and also travelling other places, i would rather cut down as much bulk as i can. Although ill probably end up putting the 6 million dollar home in my checked luggage for walks and things like that.
Options man, options thats what all of the bags are for.;)One thing you will find is that any bag full of camera gear and a laptop is HEAVY! I do thins on the odd occasion but try to avoid it where I can. I mean there is a serious chance that you will fall over backwards. (mental picture of Greg on his back with arms and legs waving in the air wildly)

[::John::]

Cool pix and congratulations Nick.


I would normally think the same. But in the case of flying to melbourne and also travelling other places, i would rather cut down as much bulk as i can. Although ill probably end up putting the 6 million dollar home in my checked luggage for walks and things like that.

Up until recently I was flying a lot between Canberra and Sydney (I am now driving it) and I used to pack my laptop and the long lenses in the suitcase and carry a camera bag onto the plane with as much as I could stuff in it. (I also put my tripod in the suitcase - I had a tripod smashed by Virgin Blue on a flight from Perth to Sydney because they wouldn't let me strap it to my checked baggage [like Qantas did] and insisted on it going into the hold by itself. They were kind enough to put a FRAGILE sticker on it to identify it to those who break things twixt conveyor and hold.).

[-Pleiades-]

I'll second that, when I put everything in my bag, plus laptop (just not zippered up) I put it on my bck and actually took a stumble backwards. There is NO way I could carry it around for a period of time. It's heavy enough as it is.

[-spam-]

I don't mind the idea of that Brazillion Dollar Home. I'd like to see one in person to get an idea of how big they actually are. I'm thinking it might be a bit too heavy when carrying on the shoulder fully loaded (with tripod and laptop :shock:) for a lengthy period of time though. But for just getting your gear to a spot and then setting it down it seems like a decent alternative to a backpack.

They had one at photocontinental on their crumpler stand. I had a look and it is huge :shock:

Like a 7 million dollar home but wider and with a big bit on the back for a laptop. Lots of storage in that one.

I mean there is a serious chance that you will fall over backwards. (mental picture of Greg on his back with arms and legs waving in the air wildly)

lol :lol::lol:

Could be the start of a new craze at potn meets... "Greg Tipping" :p

[::John::]

John, I'm partly of that school of thought too. But on occasions like when we had out last POTN meet it would have been handy to have my laptop in my bag because I don't have much memory at the moment so I needed to off load to the laptop as I went.

Before I bought it I thought it would be handy to have everything in the one bag. But mostly I prefer to have my laptop and other bits and pieces in a seperate bag .

I have a P-2000 for offloading cards while shooting. It's a bit slow but easily fits in an available pocket.

Options man, options thats what all of the bags are for.;)One thing you will find is that any bag full of camera gear and a laptop is HEAVY! I do thins on the odd occasion but try to avoid it where I can.

I have come to the conclusion that bags, like lenses, are a compromise - there is no one ideal solution (in my opinion). I agree - the more the merrier! ;)


I mean there is a serious chance that you will fall over backwards. (mental picture of Greg on his back with arms and legs waving in the air wildly)

*snigger* good imagery.

[Nick C.]

Thanks, Greg and John!

They had one at photocontinental on their crumpler stand. I had a look and it is huge
Yeah, I feared it might be ridiculously large. And with more than a 100% price premium over the 7 MDH there's no doubt better value-for-money options.

[Greg_C]

Could be the start of a new craze at potn meets... "Greg Tipping" :p
I try to limit what I take out. Can no longer fit everything in the bag. So every time it is Decisions Decisions!! (slaps head as he says this). It weights a lot less once the body and one lens are out.

I have a P-2000 for offloading cards while shooting. It's a bit slow but easily fits in an available pocket.
Been thinking of doing this myself. Now the laptop is paid off on the salary sacrifice, there is a bit of extra cash floating about. Mmmmm:D Feng and I were discussing this the other day, Salary sacrifice a new laptop and a 50" LCD as the display - somehow I don't think my conservative work would go for this.

I have come to the conclusion that bags, like lenses, are a compromise - there is no one ideal solution (in my opinion). I agree - the more the merrier! ;)*snigger* good imagery.
hehehe

[::John::]

Been thinking of doing this myself. Now the laptop is paid off on the salary sacrifice, there is a bit of extra cash floating about. Mmmmm:D Feng and I were discussing this the other day, Salary sacrifice a new laptop and a 50" LCD as the display - somehow I don't think my conservative work would go for this.

The newer P3000 and P5000 units are a lot faster than the P2000. The P5000 is about the same price as the 2000 was when I bought it. :confused:

If I am at an airshow, I find it to be really handy - I keep shooting with my other cards while the 4Gb is downloading then I just spend the rest of the day swapping and downloading.

You can download other peoples cards, too, as each download is treated separately and has its own folder so you can split them out at the end of the day.

I like that it will display JPG and RAW pictures, too.

[wakko]

Been thinking of doing this myself. Now the laptop is paid off on the salary sacrifice, there is a bit of extra cash floating about. Mmmmm:D Feng and I were discussing this the other day, Salary sacrifice a new laptop and a 50" LCD as the display - somehow I don't think my conservative work would go for this.

hehehe

what they don't know won't hurt them ;)

Invoice

1 x Laptop & associated accessories - $6,000.00

:D

[Nick C.]

Can you guess what ISO level this was taken at? (Shot at f/2.8, 1/100s, no PP)

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