Brisbane POTN: General Ramblings Thread [Archive] - Page 29

-spam-

15th of July 2007 (Sun), 08:44

Finally, a bit of banter :)

Luke, congrats :D Its certainly looking like new baby season. I know lots and lots of babies born over the last two weeks.

Went out to Bulimba yesterday with a few fellow flickrites. Came home with a few decent shots and more proof that my little old nifty has a little bit of a back focusing problem :( 100 and something slightly out of focus shots...

One that i was quite pleased with was this one,

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1324/808061062_1b80e5905c.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/808061062/)

The rest of the photos i have of the walk are here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/sets/72157600831749057/)

balus

15th of July 2007 (Sun), 15:56

Congratulations Luke, they know what causes that now :)

connormmii

15th of July 2007 (Sun), 16:23

Congratulations Luke it wont be long for me and my wife also. She is due to give birth to our 1st daughter in 3 weeks although looking at the size of her she could be ready to go any minute now. :D

Another daughter hey? The folks at Ashley & Martin sure will love us in 15 or 16 years time.

Greg_C

15th of July 2007 (Sun), 17:17

Congrats Luke, All the best to you and your (now larger) family!

HelenThura

15th of July 2007 (Sun), 19:41

Congrats Luke!

lycan

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 00:23

Thanks every one for you replys. I have started P.P the birth photo's, and going back up tonight for more photo''s, will be getting some of her hands and feet as there looks so cute...lol

Saw a Baby Photographer taking photographs of the baby next day. She oney take 4 photos in 2 pose's and left, hope there work well.

I will try and post some photographs up tonight.

Mat Fitzsimmons

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 00:37

Congratulations Luke! :)
Glad everything went well!

... even though I don't think I'll ever get the fire hydrant thought out of my head :confused:

Nick C.

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 00:53

Congratulations on the new addition, Luke!
I hope the pics aren't as graphic as your description :)

-spam-

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 01:24

I held a friends D200 on the weekend and thats a damn fine camera, especially with the battery grip. Although i dont like the placement of the shutter button. It just felt awkward.

I do know one thing after holding it though, i want the grip for the 20D really badly :)

::John::

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 02:07

Subliminate yourself.

Yeah - my elder brother has the D200 - loves it.

-spam-

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 02:10

Subliminate yourself.

I do that quite often around here :|

Yeah - my elder brother has the D200 - loves it.

It is a nice camera. I was looking at the fuji s5pro before i got the 20D. We know someone who works for the medical imaging side of fujifilm and i could get a decent discount on it.

-spam-

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 04:27

wakko

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 04:52

Feng, take a look at this if you havnt seen it already.

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=592445

I was thinking about asking my dad if he can loan me the extra so i could get it, but im still thinking a 10-20 would be a wiser move on the crop body.

oops just saw your post here, but I went instant pending pics and details ;) hahahah

erk :|

wasn't me :D Mmmm toy lens and not a TERRIBLE price... but yeah... could always sell it again if I don't 'play' with it ;) or just lend it to you knowing how much you like wide goodness :)

mmmm 12mm goodness :)

catsith

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 08:16

congratulations luke

paul. cooking is relaxing?? I must be doing something wrong!
That 70-300 has an amazing depth of focus...
I think i now have to sell my lens, since i bought the 70-200f4. I am broke.

three

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 18:26

like the photo spammy... whatd you take it with?

-spam-

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 19:57

Feng, congrats on winning that lens. That guy was right (before our posts were deleted) you really are spending up on the OCAU forums :)

like the photo spammy... whatd you take it with?

Thanks, used the 50mm 1.8 for that one.

wakko

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 20:14

Feng, congrats on winning that lens. That guy was right (before our posts were deleted) you really are spending up on the OCAU forums :)

Nah I'm not spending up... just if there's something which is a bargain, then I'd buy it. That 12-24 isn't REALLY a HUGE bargain, but it's not super expensive either... plus Dinuc wants my 17-40 (after his 50mm sells) I think.... so it'll be something to tie me down till I can afford a 16-35 II.

Thanks, used the 50mm 1.8 for that one.

Still dunno how David could've figure that out from the photo just by looking at the DoF :D

three

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 20:14

haha yea.. he's buying me a 70 - 200 2.8 :P

wakko

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 20:16

haha yea.. he's buying me a 70 - 200 2.8 :P

whatever :D nub.... :) though... like I mentioned in that 12-24 thread before it was deleted by the forum police... I almost bought a 70-200 2.8 IS but the seller decided to pull out. :)

I had to satisfy my lens purchasing addiction with the 12-24 :)

three

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 20:18

i like 50mm lenses! hehe i borrowed feng's and it is a nice candid lense :)

Meaty0

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 20:27

congratulations luke

paul. cooking is relaxing?? I must be doing something wrong!

I think i now have to sell my lens, since i bought the 70-200f4. I am broke.

How much U want 4 it?

wakko

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 20:28

i like 50mm lenses! hehe i borrowed feng's and it is a nice candid lense :)

hehehehe... spose a 50mm could be a candid lens... but I'd expect someone to say that a 200mm lens was a good candid lens... not a 50mm one :)

spose any lens can be a "candid" lens if you want it to be :P

three

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 20:33

lol.. whatever.. its a cool lense me thinks :)

Mat Fitzsimmons

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 20:39

spose any lens can be a "candid" lens if you want it to be :P
Of course - just depends on the size of your trenchcoat :D

-spam-

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 20:54

Of course - just depends on the size of your trenchcoat :D

If you are going trenchcoat styles, then you definitely need an 8mm fish eye :p

three

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 20:59

g0t 100th post :)

Greg_C

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 22:25

hehehehe... spose a 50mm could be a candid lens... but I'd expect someone to say that a 200mm lens was a good candid lens... not a 50mm one :)

spose any lens can be a "candid" lens if you want it to be :P
I use my 70-200 F2.8 IS as a candid lens all the time:D :p . Even though I do own a trenchy I tend not to where it when doing photography..... I wonder why???

-spam-

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 23:03

Dont know if any of you saw this the other day, but sony has made another attempt at making a DSLR. Doesnt have a name yet, but they hope to get a bit more of the market share with it. 12mp and 10 frames per second.... in jpeg mode. at least they have made a battery grip for it this time and it doesnt look as ugly as the last one :confused:

http://digitpedia.com/digital-cameras/unnamed-sony-d-slr-ready-for-release/

http://digitpedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/sony_d_slr_newalpha.jpg

HelenThura

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 23:18

whatever :D nub.... :) though... like I mentioned in that 12-24 thread before it was deleted by the forum police... I almost bought a 70-200 2.8 IS but the seller decided to pull out. :)

I had to satisfy my lens purchasing addiction with the 12-24 :)

yeah another one to add to the fold! May I ask how much it was?

You want a 16-35mm MKI? - http://www.brisbanephotography.com/viewtopic.php?t=4548

-spam-

16th of July 2007 (Mon), 23:27

You want a 16-35mm MKI? - http://www.brisbanephotography.com/viewtopic.php?t=4548

That guy had that stuff posted on OCAU a few weeks back but removed it so he could advertise elsewhere.

I want his 24-70 and 70-200 so badly.

Oh and my dad was saying last night that because of some sales of some software that he has written, he will have some cash to burn on some new camera stuff. Pretty much got him into getting a 5D, 12-24, 24-105 IS and a 70-200 2.8 IS.

I might be able to score at least a non IS 70-200 out of it and maybe a 24-70 :D

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 00:15

yeah another one to add to the fold! May I ask how much it was?

You want a 16-35mm MKI? - http://www.brisbanephotography.com/viewtopic.php?t=4548

hehe yeah the 12-24 is a trippy lens on the 5D :D I got it for $520 incl insured registered post from SA.

Nah... problem is I know there's a MkII which fixes the edge softness on FF cameras (wouldn't be an issue if it was 1.6x crop). So I'll just hang out for a Mk II. Oh and I can't see that thread :) not registered :|.

That guy had that stuff posted on OCAU a few weeks back but removed it so he could advertise elsewhere.

I want his 24-70 and 70-200 so badly.

If it's the same guy (petal) then I know how much he got his 16-35 for before when I bought his 17-40 :D hehehehe... isn't his 24-70 'tarnished'? and the 70-200 seems to have seen better days too?

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 01:08

If it's the same guy (petal)

Yeah its him. Didnt see the thing about the engraving on the 24-70 before. hmmm, maybe ill just hold out for a minty fresh new one.

three

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 03:07

i wanted all of his lenses... but yea... sif be able to pay for em! :D

catsith

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 03:16

How much U want 4 it?
good question. probably $650.

anthonyl

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 05:02

Not far from there.:D

Anyone after a "NEAR NEW" 70-200 f/2.8 IS? Purchased in March this year and has a UV date code (2007 build).

Lens is in PRISTINE condition!!!!

Bought in Brisbane from Photocontinental.

Best offers and no time wasters under $2K.

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 05:18

I almost bought a 70-200 2.8 IS but the seller decided to pull out. :)

Feng, look what we have here,

Anyone after a "NEAR NEW" 70-200 f/2.8 IS? Purchased in March this year and has a UV date code (2007 build).

Lens is in PRISTINE condition!!!!

Bought in Brisbane from Photocontinental.

Best offers and no time wasters under $2K.

Anthony, still planning to go all primes with the 30D?

connormmii

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 05:20

Mat Fitzsimmons

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 05:42

Anyone after a "NEAR NEW" 70-200 f/2.8 IS? Purchased in March this year and has a UV date code (2007 build).

Lens is in PRISTINE condition!!!!

Bought in Brisbane from Photocontinental.

Best offers and no time wasters under $2K.
I really don't understand you, Anthony.

You shouldn't have any trouble selling it (it's an amazing lens), but all I can do is shake my head.
Best of luck with it. Might be worth posting it in the for sale forum too if you haven't already.

anthonyl

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 05:45

Feng, look what we have here,

Anthony, still planning to go all primes with the 30D?

Still a bit unsure as to what to do. The 70-200 f/2.8 IS is the only lens I have at the moment and for indoor portrait / lingerie shots of the missus (I tell her I need the practise...lol) its a bit too long.

I was thinking of getting a 70-200 f/4 IS and a decent wide lens with the change and some money I have saved...(so around $1100.00 for a wide lens)..maybe a 17-85 IS and a Tamron 90mm macro?

Any suggestion?

Mat Fitzsimmons

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 05:50

Depends what you mean when you say wide ...

The 10-22 is a fantastic lens, but of you want something a bit more "normal", I'd suggest the 17-40 f4L, unless you want a prime, in which case the 24 f2.8 is quite good, or the 35 f1.4L if you feel like spending more. I think the Sigma 30mm is supposed to be OK too?

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 05:53

Any suggestion?

The canon EF-s 17-55 f2.8 IS. Its wide enough on a crop body and is a good walk around length. Its also fast enough for low light use and has the IS as an added bonus.

Greg_C

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 05:58

Still a bit unsure as to what to do. The 70-200 f/2.8 IS is the only lens I have at the moment and for indoor portrait / lingerie shots of the missus (I tell her I need the practise...lol) its a bit too long.

I was thinking of getting a 70-200 f/4 IS and a decent wide lens with the change and some money I have saved...(so around $1100.00 for a wide lens)..maybe a 17-85 IS and a Tamron 90mm macro?

Any suggestion?

Depends what you mean when you say wide ...

The 10-22 is a fantastic lens, but of you want something a bit more "normal", I'd suggest the 17-40 f4L, unless you want a prime, in which case the 24 f2.8 is quite good, or the 35 f1.4L if you feel like spending more. I think the Sigma 30mm is supposed to be OK too?

Good to see someone temping Feng.

I love my 70-200 f/2.8 IS.:oops::D The other I like is my 24-105 F4.

Siggy 30's are very nice (I have one) but it seems a bit of a lottery as to how good the one you get is. Mines ok. These things go in cycles and it's been quiet for a while about the Qual Contol on these, maybe they are a bit better?

Mat Fitzsimmons

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 06:06

I almost bought a Sigma 30mm about 4 times before I finally gave in and got the 35 f1.4L instead, heh.

I've seen some fantastic photos from it! I'd definitely be considering it.

The canon EF-s 17-55 f2.8 IS. Its wide enough on a crop body and is a good walk around length. Its also fast enough for low light use and has the IS as an added bonus.Forgot about that lens :)
Couldn't go wrong with it, I tend to agree.

Greg_C

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 06:30

Not to put anybody off the 17-55 IS but did you guys see the thread about removing the front element to clean the dust off of the inside - and there seem to be a few that have gone belly up on people in the wedding forum. Mind you, you always hear more of the complaints than the praise.

Mat Fitzsimmons

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 06:42

The 24mm TS-E would be a very fun lens :D

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 06:50

The 24mm TS-E would be a very fun lens :D

Im more interested in one of the hartblei super rotator TS lenses. Same concept but with some fun russian quirks :)

Mat Fitzsimmons

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:10

Mmmm, now I'm suddenly keen for a TS lens :)
Might have to add that to the wishlist for sometime later this century :D

balus

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:11

S its a bit too long.

It's a worry when you have to tell the missus that it's a bit too long!

sorry, couldn't resist, I'll go back to my corner now

balus

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:11

I'm looking for a flash at the moment, doubt I could stretch to a 580EXII, but might be able to make a 430EX if I beg and grovel a bit.

Mat Fitzsimmons

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:12

It's a worry when you have to tell the missus that it's a bit too long!
I've never had that problem :oops:

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:23

Feng, look what we have here,

LOL! :D it was anthony's I was going to buy :( I had the money (until I bought Oli's 12-24!) Realistically, I still do have the money, but now i'm in the same predicament... and am leaning toward a 100-400 or sometihng with a bit more reach for starters... but decisions :(

Still a bit unsure as to what to do. The 70-200 f/2.8 IS is the only lens I have at the moment and for indoor portrait / lingerie shots of the missus (I tell her I need the practise...lol) its a bit too long.

I was thinking of getting a 70-200 f/4 IS and a decent wide lens with the change and some money I have saved...(so around $1100.00 for a wide lens)..maybe a 17-85 IS and a Tamron 90mm macro?

Any suggestion?

Didn't you have a 70-200 f/4 IS? :D If you want to wait a bit, I'll take it off your hands next month when David pays me for the rest of my 30D :) One more installment! :P heheh... give you a bit of time to really think through what you want etc... by then I should've decided too, but if you really want to sell, I won't say no for a good price ;).

Good to see someone temping Feng.

I love my 70-200 f/2.8 IS.:oops::D The other I like is my 24-105 F4.

GAH...

balus

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:24

I've never had that problem

stuck with a 20mm prime are you? :D

Greg_C

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:37

I'm starting a mental shopping list for a wedding I have to shoot in March next year. I've been asked to shoot my sister-in-laws wedding. Lens wise I'm reasonably happy, do want a portable storage device though. I did the guest shooter thing at my wife other sisters wedding last year. That was mucho fun and not a great deal of pressure. Kept me busy at the reception though - I was MC also. I'd intro the speakers and dash out with the camera to get some shots. Bit more pressure this time though.

I had a meeting today on L32 of the Comalco Bld in town. Wow, what a view, pity Ripiarian (sp?) Plaza was built as it spoils it a little. Don't think it would translate into a pano though.

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:39

I'm looking for a flash at the moment, doubt I could stretch to a 580EXII, but might be able to make a 430EX if I beg and grovel a bit.

$359 + $18 courier from DD. Its the cheapest you will find one new for in Oz (as far as i know)

100-400 or sometihng with a bit more reach for starters...

nah, you want a 70-200. trust me ;)

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:41

do want a portable storage device though.

Teds in the city has one of those canon ones in their "pro" canon display cabinet. You know you want the one with canon written on it.... :p

Greg_C

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:42

GAH...

Feng's need it now lens list

EF 16-35mm F2.8 L II USM
EF 135mm f2 L
EF 180mm F3.5 L USM
EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
EF 100-400 F4.5-5.6 L IS USM

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:46

Feng's need it now lens list
EF 16-35mm F2.8 L II USM
EF 180mm F3.5 L USM
EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
EF 100-400 F4.5-5.6 L IS USM

Better add a 135mm f2 L to that as well. and perhaps the 14mm L

Greg_C

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:49

Teds in the city has one of those canon ones in their "pro" canon display cabinet. You know you want the one with canon written on it.... :p
I tell my self that I'm saving so I can really splurge on several things at once. I want a 430EX also for both portrait work and macro background fill.

I really need to spend some money on a home storage solution also. And I'd like to set up a home theatre PC with dual capture cards etc etc etc.

Greg_C

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:52

Better add a 135mm f2 L to that as well. and perhaps the 14mm L
will it ever end????

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 07:58

will it ever end????

Nope, even if canon stops making lenses. If that happens, he will just go after all the manual stuff he can find. As pentax keeps boasting, there is about 20 something million k mount lenses out there (may not be fact, but could be pretty close)

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 08:00

Feng's need it now lens list

EF 16-35mm F2.8 L II USM
EF 135mm f2 L
EF 180mm F3.5 L USM
EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
EF 100-400 F4.5-5.6 L IS USM

You NORTY boy... that's about it though :| damn small bags :(

Better add a 135mm f2 L to that as well. and perhaps the 14mm L

mmmm 135 lovin :) doubt i'd use the 14mm though... spsh if I have the 16-35... need something like the 12-24 but in Canon form... but the 12-24 will be a fun toy lens I don't think I'd use much cept for candids on potn outings :)

the other lenses I'd probably go for though.... I'd lose the 100mm macro, and the 50 f/1.4 (seeing i have a contax 50mm to play with if I want that range... THOUGH... how does one sell lenses :(

you're all very very NORTY

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 08:01

Nope, even if canon stops making lenses. If that happens, he will just go after all the manual stuff he can find. As pentax keeps boasting, there is about 20 something million k mount lenses out there (may not be fact, but could be pretty close)

K Mounts don't like FF cameras though... not unless you butcher the lens

I'm after C/Y Zeiss lenses like my 50f/1.4 :P mmmm juicy... there's a REAL nice 85f/1.2 but it's oh so expensive :(

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 08:10

K Mounts don't like FF cameras though... not unless you butcher the lens

*pulls out tokina 17mm k mount lens*

I see your point. That little thingy next to the lens mount sure sticks out a fair way.

I'm after C/Y Zeiss lenses like my 50f/1.4 :P mmmm juicy... there's a REAL nice 85f/1.2 but it's oh so expensive :(

mmm zeiss goodness. But you know you want an adaptor and one of these (http://www.leica-camera.us/photography/m_system/lenses/465.html) :p

HelenThura

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 08:14

Feng's need it now lens list

EF 16-35mm F2.8 L II USM
EF 135mm f2 L
EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

That is my list too but I would add the 24-70 to it. sigh. I could go and buy them all right now except then I would be skint to the bone.

HelenThura

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 08:15

K Mounts don't like FF cameras though... not unless you butcher the lens

I'm after C/Y Zeiss lenses like my 50f/1.4 :P mmmm juicy... there's a REAL nice 85f/1.2 but it's oh so expensive :(

oh and the 85 1.2 as well and the 50 f1.4. ahh glass

HelenThura

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 08:16

*pulls out tokina 17mm k mount lens*

I see your point. That little thingy next to the lens mount sure sticks out a fair way.

mmm zeiss goodness. But you know you want an adaptor and one of these (http://www.leica-camera.us/photography/m_system/lenses/465.html) :p

mmm I think I could sell my soul to the devil and to a god for one of those.

shayb

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 08:29

Realistically, I still do have the money, but now i'm in the same predicament... and am leaning toward a 100-400 or sometihng with a bit more reach for starters... but decisions :(
...

I'm going to be selling my 100-400L soon if your interested.

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 08:33

mmm zeiss goodness. But you know you want an adaptor and one of these (http://www.leica-camera.us/photography/m_system/lenses/465.html) :p

Mmmm dunno... something about Leica lenses which don't appeal :| dunno why... they're probably very good :D hehehe.. but I think I like my Contax/Yashica Zeiss lovin :) This 50 f/1.4 is GREAT! :D crispy sharp... just waiting on my damn focus screen! :(

oh and the 85 1.2 as well and the 50 f1.4. ahh glass

Yeah... got those... but I want manual C/Y goodness :P there's this lovely C/Y 85 f/1.2! *drool*

I'm going to be selling my 100-400L soon if your interested.

oh you NORTY NORTY boi!!!!!

anthonyl

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:00

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:02

Mat Fitzsimmons

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:03

I would, but I can't think of a need for 2 of them :)

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:04

So apart from the 2 PM bids I have now...does anyone else want to lay their cards on the table as far as my 70-200 f/2.8 IMAGE STABILISED L Lens goes?

Ones this new and this "pristine" dont come along too often.......:D

Just replied your PM mate. GL with your sale.

Would if i could, but i got no monies :(

ah well :)

yeah :( damn 12-24 :( ah well... /me holds out for Shay's 100-400 to see how much that goes for :P

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:04

I would, but I can't think of a need for 2 of them :)

that's not even funny :P /me smacks Mat :)

You could buy one for me!!!!! :D

Mat Fitzsimmons

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:07

Hmmm, speaking of which ... kinda thinking about selling my 400 f5.6L footzoom sometime if anyone's interested :)

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:12

/me ignore's Mat's post. :P

Mat Fitzsimmons

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:12

Hehehehehehe
:D :D

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:13

you're a very NORTY boy too! :o

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:26

You could buy one for me!!!!! :D

and me :p

/me ignore's Mat's post. :P

aww face it, you know you want one ;)

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:29

hahah you guys are so bad.... I'm not trying to collect EVERY lens :|

though... a 35 f/1.4L would be nice too :o

Mat Fitzsimmons

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:32

Hmmm, I've got one of those that I could be convinced to part with too :D:D

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:40

Hmmm, I've got one of those that I could be convinced to part with too :D:D

:confused:

MAT!!!!!!!!! :o

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:42

Hmmm, I've got one of those that I could be convinced to part with too :D:D

:confused:

MAT!!!!!!!!! :o

*grabs some popcorn*

Its almost like watching one of those auction shows late night on cable :)

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:44

*grabs some popcorn*

Its almost like watching one of those auction shows late night on cable :)

:o /me smacks Sam and his popcorn! :o

Mat Fitzsimmons

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:49

Hehe, nah, just messin' with ya :)

I don't tend to sell my lenses - they're my babies, they mean too much to me :D
(plus, I bought most of them when I was single and carefree - if I sold them now I may not be allowed to buy them again or replace them!)

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:51

Hehe, nah, just messin' with ya :)

I don't tend to sell my lenses - they're my babies, they mean too much to me :D

norty boy! :)

Um.... just a question.... which you can answer while I'm sleeping... but how much was, and where did you get your Gitzo Tripod and RRS ballhead etc?

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 09:57

:o /me smacks Sam and his popcorn! :o

*picks up popcorn, dusts it off and continues eating it*

Greg_C

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 17:23

hahah you guys are so bad.... I'm not trying to collect EVERY lens :|

though... a 35 f/1.4L would be nice too :o

I've never posted a full list of my lenes.:D It's just stuff that sticks tothe front of the 30D.:p

Hehe, nah, just messin' with ya :)

I don't tend to sell my lenses - they're my babies, they mean too much to me :D
(plus, I bought most of them when I was single and carefree - if I sold them now I may not be allowed to buy them again or replace them!)
Same here. Tooka lot of work to get whatI've got. That being said I do sell off if I'm upgrading. I've sold a Siggy 18-125 and a 75-300 IS.

HelenThura

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 17:34

So apart from the 2 PM bids I have now...does anyone else want to lay their cards on the table as far as my 70-200 f/2.8 IMAGE STABILISED L Lens goes?

Ones this new and this "pristine" dont come along too often.......:D

I would be a bidder as I want it but I think I need to improve my lenses on the wider end first.

Hmmm, I've got one of those that I could be convinced to part with too :D:D
I will swap you my Sigma 30mm 1.4 (a good copy) for it, I will even throw in a hair curler.

HelenThura

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 17:36

*picks up popcorn, dusts it off and continues eating it*

/me just shakes head at the shenegins of those boys.

balus

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 17:42

*picks up popcorn, dusts it off and continues eating it*

10 second rule!

HelenThura

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 17:51

10 second rule!
It's now actually the 30 second rule, some scientists did a big test on how many seconds you had.

three

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 18:11

they must have had amazing social lives :P
don't pick on feng.. cos he will sell me his handmedowns.. stupid persuasion!

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 18:38

don't pick on feng.. cos he will sell me his handmedowns.. stupid persuasion!

lol :) mmmm handmedowns :P

Meaty0

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 19:09

Hmmm, speaking of which ... kinda thinking about selling my 400 f5.6L footzoom sometime if anyone's interested :) <me bats Mat on head with my plastic bottle of Evian> Unless me suspects he's buying 400mm f/2.8 IS to replace it.:evil:

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 19:28

plastic bottle of Evian

Did you know Evian is Naive backward... I think back then they thought people were Naive to want to buy water :P hahahahha

:o

three

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 19:55

this is true. its like that bullship (p for a t) show where they opened this restaraunt that only severed water.. and they got all the posh folks tasting the water as if it was wine thinking that they could taste differences between the different "lables" of water.

turns out it was straight outta the NY water supply :P
some red faces in there i tell ya!

Meaty0

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 20:04

Did you know Evian is Naive backward... I think back then they thought people were Naive to want to buy water :P hahahahha

:o

Know it? I'm the one they named it after!

Did you know that No Kin is Nikon spelled backwards?:D

wakko

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 20:17

lol @ no kin :P *grin*

Meaty0

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 20:21

Okay....ANNOUNCEMENT TIME! Brisbane Camera Group is holding an "Outdoor People Workshop" on Saturday August 25th at Fort Lytton National Park from 12.00 to 4.00 pm. We should have the park to ourselves.

There will be 15 models and heaps of experts on hand, to help out those in need of help, to photograph our 15 models. There is a chance that the Fort Lytton Society will provide some folks in period costume as well. We're trying to convince them to fire the main canon too...gotta work on that a bit more.

Cost will be $25 per photographer. It's open to all photographers. At this stage, we think that "extras" (non-photographers) who come along may have to pay the park entry fee of $4.50, but that will be clarified later. All photographers are welcome. Register your name with our co-ordinator by PM ing me and I'll give you his email address.

Mat Fitzsimmons

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 20:38

Ooooh ... at this stage I think I'm even in town that weekend!!
Hmmm, could this be my first real photography activity this year??

Um.... just a question.... which you can answer while I'm sleeping... but how much was, and where did you get your Gitzo Tripod and RRS ballhead etc?
I can't remember how much they were, sorry ... but the legs were from Adorama, and the head (and plates/etc) were direct from RRS. Bought them all new.

I will swap you my Sigma 30mm 1.4 (a good copy) for it, I will even throw in a hair curler.Hmmmm, the hair curler is tempting me .... let me think about it ;)

<me bats Mat on head with my plastic bottle of Evian> Unless me suspects he's buying 400mm f/2.8 IS to replace it.:evil:
I wish .. .well, I probably don't really - I doubt it'd be a fun lens to carry around.

A 300 f2.8L IS on the other hand .....

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 20:57

I would be a bidder as I want it but I think I need to improve my lenses on the wider end first.

A 5D to go with your 12-24 would help a lot there. :p

10 second rule!

more like the 10 minute rule, especially where i work :rolleyes:

don't pick on feng.. cos he will sell me his handmedowns..

Hey, i think ill be getting some of those as well. Already got dibs on his 100mm macro :D

Ill take the 12-24 if you decide you dont want it, thats if i dont get a 10-20 first...

three

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 21:10

Meaty0

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 21:26

Sounds like a good day out.. but I don't know where that is?? At Lytton...near the oil refinery...on the bank of the river.:D

three

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 22:04

ok cool.

wheres Lytton?

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 22:10

wheres Lytton?

south side of the river, out towards Fisherman Island

three

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 23:27

south side of the river, out towards Fisherman Island

Whats a fisherman island? :o:o:o

-spam-

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 23:34

Whats a fisherman island? :o:o:o

Port of Brisbane?

three

17th of July 2007 (Tue), 23:53

oooooooooooooooooo.... i know where now :)

Nick C.

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 01:32

This is the most number of posts I've had to read in a while to catch up.

Lets see, the topics have included:

Lens purchases/trades, etc (imagine my surprise :))
Palindromes
Eating food off the floor
And, what do you know, a photography shoot!

Excellent! Now I'm all caught up. :D

wakko

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 02:06

justin carpenter

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 02:47

hey all ! i'm still alive :lol: been very busy so haven't been able to keep up with all the talk. I will be getting my 10-22 tomorrow ! =D

wakko

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 03:01

oh hey Justin! good to see ya ;)

-spam-

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 03:32

heheh... it's all Sam's fault :o

Its your fault the popcorn was on the floor in the first place...

Carjo

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 06:09

You know, I pack my bag with the usual - film camera, lenses, filters etc and what do I forget? The roll of film. :lol: Just my luck. :)

-spam-

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 06:11

and what do I forget? The roll of film. :lol:

I forget the film all the time :p:p;)

Carjo

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 06:12

10 second rule!

more like the 10 minute rule, especially where i work :rolleyes:

Wouldn't surprise me ;)

Carjo

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 06:15

I forget the film all the time :p:p;)

mmm I miss my last digital camera :( Good news is I'm actually managing to save money now so I can join you modern digital folk once again ;)

Kelsey-Lee

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 06:36

Why was popcorn on the floor?

:p

Meaty0

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 06:39

Why was popcorn on the floor?

:p Don't ask! Save to say that....Feng is a violent person...

-spam-

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 06:45

Don't ask! Save to say that....Feng is a violent person...

*Rubs bruise from where Feng hit me*

Dont know if anyone would be interested, but I finally uploaded most of the pics from the cruise i did for schoolies last year. Still kicking myself for not taking the 400D at the time. Oh well, the pics are here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/sets/72157600879977032/)

anthonyl

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 07:27

Just getting back about the 70-200 f/2.8 IS..Im just wondering if anyone else has any interestin it before I make my final decision.

;)

shayb

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 07:56

very interested

shayb

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 07:57

did anyone see the USS kittyHawk is coming to brisbane? nine news tomorrow will tell you where to see it. anyone else want to go?

-spam-

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 08:00

did anyone see the USS kittyHawk is coming to brisbane? nine news tomorrow will tell you where to see it. anyone else want to go?

Yeah, even though she set sail like a week ago from Sydney.

Doesnt look like I will be able to go see her though :(
Im tied up all of Friday and then Im working Saturday, Sunday and Monday

kendickson

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 08:22

did anyone see the USS kittyHawk is coming to brisbane? nine news tomorrow will tell you where to see it. anyone else want to go?

Yes - I would be very interested.

Carjo

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 09:24

did anyone see the USS kittyHawk is coming to brisbane? nine news tomorrow will tell you where to see it. anyone else want to go?
Hmmm... maybe. Depends on where you have to go to see it.

-spam-

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 09:53

Hmmm... maybe. Depends on where you have to go to see it.

She will probably be bearthed at Fisherman Island given her size. If so, then you would have to out through the sticks past Pinkenba. Its possible, but the roads are really rough out there and there is a lot of construction going on there too.

Although if she berths at the bulk sugar wharf/alternate cruise terminal like the USS Blue Ridge, then there are a few parks near it just off Lytton road.

Carjo

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 09:58

She will probably be bearthed at Fisherman Island given her size. If so, then you would have to out through the sticks past Pinkenba. Its possible, but the roads are really rough out there and there is a lot of construction going on there too.

Although if she berths at the bulk sugar wharf/alternate cruise terminal like the USS Blue Ridge, then there are a few parks near it just off Lytton road.
hahaha so I guess public transport is out of the question if it's at Fisherman Island? :lol:

Yuztoo

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 13:03

connormmii

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 16:25

wakko

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 17:19

*I know return you to your usual programming*

how can you possibly call yourself a photographer without a 70-200 f2.8 IS?

lmao... here we go again :lol::lol::lol::o

HelenThura

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 17:24

Hey Guys, sorry to interrupt the not-so-subliminal lens buying encouragements, but where would one go to print photos in Brisbane?

Say if I wanted something enlarged and put in a frame for all to see.

Thanks

*I know return you to your usual programming*

how can you possibly call yourself a photographer without a 70-200 f2.8 IS?
ROFL Ohh the use of grey text.

Where do you live? I guess it all really depends on that.

I love digilab (http://www.digilab.com.au) and have never had a problem with them. or there is Kayell at South Brisbane or others will step in I am sure.

Go Wide young man, the Sigma 12-24mm is all you need (well just one you need)

connormmii

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 18:05

wakko

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 18:32

ROFL Ohh the use of grey text.

Go Wide young man, the Sigma 12-24mm is all you need (well just one you need)

LOL @ Subliminals! :P

Yes,,, everyone needs a Sigma 12-24 in their kit :)

Meaty0

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 18:59

Say if I wanted something enlarged and put in a frame for all to see.

Thanks

*I know return you to your usual programming*

how can you possibly call yourself a photographer without a 70-200 f2.8 IS?

Well if it's a photo or image file, then I use Prolab at South Brisbane....very good.

If it's "something" else you want enlarged so that all can see it...have you thought of Viagra?

Mat Fitzsimmons

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 19:03

Ouch ... not sure a frame would be too comfortable?

wakko

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 19:45

If it's "something" else you want enlarged so that all can see it...have you thought of Viagra?

LMAO!!!!

Ouch ... not sure a frame would be too comfortable?

OWWIE!!! that's a disturbing thought Mat! :O

balus

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 20:38

LMAO!!!!

ahhh macro work:D

wakko

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 21:02

ahhh macro work:D

oh balus!!! that's disturbing! :|

-spam-

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 21:37

Just heard on the news that the USS Kittyhawk is indeed berthing at Pinkenba BUT visitors will be limited. Don't really know what that means but it don't look good for a dozen or so individuals with DSLR's.

Pinkenba as is in the grain silo wharf on the north side of the river a little further up from the gateway?

Nick C.

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 21:51

If it's "something" else you want enlarged so that all can see it...have you thought of Viagra?
:lol: Too funny!

HelenThura

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 22:04

*shakes head*

If something comes to $1083, do you reckon I will get hit with duty or that they will ignore it? Looking at the 135mm for the nth time this week.

-spam-

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 22:14

*shakes head*

I just tried to ignore what has been going on in here all morning

If something comes to $1083, do you reckon I will get hit with duty or that they will ignore it? Looking at the 135mm for the nth time this week.

Probably best to be prepared to pay the duty on it just in case.

Meaty0

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 22:21

*shakes head*

If something comes to $1083, do you reckon I will get hit with duty or that they will ignore it? Looking at the 135mm for the nth time this week.

No they won't!

Yuztoo

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 22:34

Well if it's a photo or image file, then I use Prolab at South Brisbane....very good.

If it's "something" else you want enlarged so that all can see it...have you thought of Viagra?

Well I'm happy with my reach at the moment, but I was considering going wider, any experience with Citalopram Celexa?

the blue smarties are getting ready to revolt, everyone to arms!

Yuztoo

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 22:40

ROFL Ohh the use of grey text.

Where do you live? I guess it all really depends on that.

I love digilab (http://www.digilab.com.au) and have never had a problem with them. or there is Kayell at South Brisbane or others will step in I am sure.

Go Wide young man, the Sigma 12-24mm is all you need (well just one you need)

I live closish to Brisbane CBD so the places you suggested are great, thanks Helen I'll check them out.

*shakes head*

If something comes to $1083, do you reckon I will get hit with duty or that they will ignore it? Looking at the 135mm for the nth time this week.

I don't know about you, but I've never known a Bureaucrat to use their own discretion when applying over/under rules. (or any rules for that matter)
Others experiences may vary.

they are comming for you.
will someone, please think of thr children?!!!

-spam-

18th of July 2007 (Wed), 23:19

Uh oh, Ive been subliminating myself again :confused:;)

http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/pro-photo-reviews-articles/73606-canon-1d-mark-iii-full-review-expanded-updated.html

Greg_C

19th of July 2007 (Thu), 00:09

Just to continue the general tone of this thread recently.

Anyone interested in a seldom used, as new condition, 50mm F1.8, make me a reasonable offer and it's yours. Complete with orignal box etc. Going to upgrade to 50mm F1.4 for the USM when I'm shooting Volleyball.

anthonyl

19th of July 2007 (Thu), 00:39

Im after a macro lens if anyone has one...like a Tamron 90 mm or a 100mm Canon....if not i'll buy a new one tonight at Photocontinental.

Meaty0

19th of July 2007 (Thu), 01:31

Well I'm happy with my reach at the moment, but I was considering going wider, any experience with Citalopram Celexa?

the blue smarties are getting ready to revolt, everyone to arms!

Isn't that the drug that makes you feel okay about NOT having anything worth framing?

Oh and here's the link for PROLAB (http://www.prolab.com.au/Prolab2/web2/Main_htm_Files/Final%20Pages/Final%20Main%20Pages/Final%20Main%20html%20Pages/Company%20Details.htm). I've had some pretty good results from them over the years.