Brisbane POTN: General Ramblings Thread

[Greg_C]

HAHAHHAHAHAHA

OK... here's another...

Two lumps of coal and a carrot in the middle of a field... how did they get there :D
Snowman

[Kelsey-Lee]

Snowman

[Yuztoo]

were they diving?

[wakko]

Snowman

awwwww....don't make me resort to stupid ones :D

OK... good one kelsey!!! Another.... Kelsey... at least give them a chance this time ;)

Romeo and Juliet are found dead in a the basement. There's water and broken glass everywhere... how did they die?

[Greg_C]

Where in Australia is it legal for a man to marry his widow's sister?

[Greg_C]

awwwww....don't make me resort to stupid ones :D

OK... good one kelsey!!! Another.... Kelsey... at least give them a chance this time ;)

Romeo and Juliet are found dead in a pool of water. There's broken glass everywhere... how did they die?
Goldfish

[-Pleiades-]

Where in Australia is it legal for a man to marry his widow's sister?

It's not illegal is it? They're not related by blood.

[Kelsey-Lee]

The man is dead.

[wakko]

Where in Australia is it legal for a man to marry his widow's sister?

he's dead

Goldfish

correct :p

[-spam-]

Where in Australia is it legal for a man to marry his widow's sister?

The after life. The man would be dead

[wakko]

It's not illegal is it? They're not related by blood.

*giggle*

The man is dead.

frek!!!!! :D

[Kelsey-Lee]

Yep, Romeo and Juliet are fish.

[-Pleiades-]

ahh,whoops :oops:

I've aways been crap at these

[Kelsey-Lee]

:D:D Let's see your hardest ones... please. :D

[wakko]

3 more greg!!!

[Yuztoo]

A fruit that you can give as a part of your self.

[Greg_C]

Glittering points
That downward thrust,
Sparkling spears
That never rust.

[Yuztoo]

tears?

[wakko]

ok... I've got two here... one easy, and one stupid..

Easy: A man was found dead, face down in a paddock with a pack on his back.... how did he die.

Stupid: A man was found dead in a phone booth. There's broken glass and blood everywhere. How did he die?

[Greg_C]

A fruit that you can give as a part of your self.
pear?

[Yuztoo]

ok... I've got two here... one easy, and one stupid..

Easy: A man was found dead, face down in a paddock with a pack on his back.... how did he die.

Stupid: A man was found dead in a phone booth. There's broken glass and blood everywhere. How did he die?

a. parachute didn't open?

b. a plane fell on him

[wakko]

A fruit that you can give as a part of your self.

:o i have no idea... have to think about that one

Glittering points
That downward thrust,
Sparkling spears
That never rust.

icicle? :D

[Kelsey-Lee]

Ice spike things... icicles?

[wakko]

a. parachute didn't open?

b. a plane fell on him

A is correct

B is not :)

[Yuztoo]

did the phone booth fall on him?

pear is not correct for my one.

[-spam-]

Stupid: A man was found dead in a phone booth. There's broken glass and blood everywhere. How did he die?

Forgot to take his meds and went crazy while calling someone? :lol:

[Greg_C]

Yes Icicle is correct

When I am filled
I can point the way,
When I am empty
Nothing moves me,
I have two skins
One without and one within.


Whooo hoo 3000!!

[Kelsey-Lee]

Easy: A man was found dead, face down in a paddock with a pack on his back.... how did he die.

Parachuting accident.

Stupid: A man was found dead in a phone booth. There's broken glass and blood everywhere. How did he die?

He bled to death after exclaiming how big something was (with his hands that went through the glass booth) to the person on the phone.

[wakko]

Yes Icicle is correct

When I am filled
I can point the way,
When I am empty
Nothing moves me,
I have two skins
One without and one within.


Whooo hoo 3000!!

Heheh I've heard this one....

A glove

Congrats on 3000 :D

[-spam-]

Whooo hoo 3000!!

Congrats :D

[Kelsey-Lee]

A glove.

[wakko]

Easy: A man was found dead, face down in a paddock with a pack on his back.... how did he die.

Parachuting accident.

Stupid: A man was found dead in a phone booth. There's broken glass and blood everywhere. How did he die?

He bled to death after exclaiming how big something was (with his hands that went through the glass booth) to the person on the phone.

HEY! :D you've heard these! :D hahaha

He was on the phone to his wife after returning from a fishing trip... when he screamed with delight that his fish was |======================| big......*SMASH*... and bled to death! :D

[Kelsey-Lee]

Damn, lol. :D Congrats Greg.

[Yuztoo]

phone booth.... was he talking to someone and said "blah blah this big" smashing his hands on the phone booth glass walls?

damn you kids are too quick

[Greg_C]

Thanks guys, this has been fun.

My tines be long,
My tines be short
My tines end ere
My first report.
What am I?

[wakko]

Thanks guys, this has been fun.

My tines be long,
My tines be short
My tines end ere
My first report.
What am I?

I THINK I've heard this one.... is it Lightning?

[Greg_C]

I THINK I've heard this one.... is it Lightning?
yes it is

BTW cute pic of bub back there.

[wakko]

yes it is

I think if we've heard them, we shouldn't say them :( make it too short :D If we genuinely guess then cool :D I remember when i first had a go at that, i was pulling my hair out.

Go again Greg :)

[wakko]

BTW cute pic of bub back there.

:D thanks :D

[Yuztoo]

no one wants to take any stabs at my previous fruit one?

[-Pleiades-]

say it again?

[Yuztoo]

A fruit that you can give as a part of your self.

^^^

[-Pleiades-]

adams apple?

[-Pleiades-]

cherry ;)

[-Pleiades-]

aaron suggested nuts?

[wakko]

cherry ;)

Hahaha i'm going with this one ;)

[Yuztoo]

none of the above, sorry.

[wakko]

aaron suggested nuts?

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHA nice one aaron :D suppose nuts could be a fruit too? :lol::lol:

[Nick C.]

aaron suggested nuts?
:lol:

I think you've all been having too much fun. I had five pages to catch up on since my last post a couple of hours ago.

Love the All-Blacks youngin', Feng!

[HelenThura]

12mm, 12mm, 12mm, 12mm, 12mm.

I love my 12mm.

Rob - the cheapest place to buy a 5d is at PCs - Have a chat to the guys and believe me you will get a very decent price.

Feng - Jess looks so cute!!

The rest of you - what have you been going on about????

[-spam-]

The rest of you - what have you been going on about????

Nikon.....D200.....F100....10.5mm fish eye :rolleyes:

[-Pleiades-]

Heeeey Greeeeg, i remember you saying something about some good photoshop books by a particular fellow. Now I work at a bookshop I can get books at a very good price, I've been looking at heaps of books, but I can't remember this fellows name

[Kelsey-Lee]

(Here's one that I've made-up myself)

I am big but small,
long but short,
fat but thin,
and good but bad.

What am I?

[-Pleiades-]

Greg, ignore post #5602, crisis over. Scott Kelby was who I was thinking of.

[Greg_C]

Heeeey Greeeeg, i remember you saying something about some good photoshop books by a particular fellow. Now I work at a bookshop I can get books at a very good price, I've been looking at heaps of books, but I can't remember this fellows name

Probably was Scott Kelby, these are my fav photoshop books.

Katrin Eismann Photoshop Masking & Compositing 0735712794
Katrin Eismann; Wayne Palmer Photoshop Restoration & Retouching 0321316274
Scott Kelby The Photoshop CS2 Book for Digital Photographers 0321330625
Scott Kelby The Photoshop Elements Book for Digital Photographers 0735713928
Dan Margulis Photoshop Lab Color 0321356780
Bryan Peterson Understanding Exposure 0817463003

[-Pleiades-]

thanks for that greg, I've looked up the bryan peterson one already, same with a few other ones, I think I'm going to be poorer than I was at the jewellery store.

At least if the books are in stock I can take them home, read them and take them back again. Just shame my work dosn't have a very big photography section :(

[Greg_C]

The rest of you - what have you been going on about????
Riddle me this!!

[Greg_C]

thanks for that greg, I've looked up the bryan peterson one already, same with a few other ones, I think I'm going to be poorer than I was at the jewellery store.

At least if the books are in stock I can take them home, read them and take them back again. Just shame my work doesn't have a very big photography section :(
Katrin Eismann Photoshop Masking & Compositing
Is a very very good book, teaches lots of amazing ways to use layers and layer masks. Has a reasonable section on channels also.

I've been good lately:o..... haven't bought a photog book in months. I have been thinking about a wedding photography book that got good recommendations in the Wedding forum though. I walk past a major book store on the way to and from work everyday. Very tempting.

[-Pleiades-]

what book is it greg and I might be able to get it for you at a good price

[Greg_C]

Oh well, bed time for me now g'night all.

[-Pleiades-]

I bought a steve parish how to nature photog book the other day. But I have every photog book we sell on load at the moment. But they're only very basic ones which don't really seem to have anything that I don't know already

[Greg_C]

what book is it greg and I might be able to get it for you at a good price

The Best of Wedding Photojournalism: Techniques and Images from the Pros by Bill Hurter.

Thanks but I've got a bithday coming up soon so I'm going to press for this and a couple of others that I have on a Amazon wishlist.

[-Pleiades-]

Cool, offer is there if you want it.

[Greg_C]

A fruit that you can give as a part of your self.
The Fruits of love???:o:D;)

[Nick C.]

What about a blood orange??

[HelenThura]

all these damm riddles

[three]

lol

[Yuztoo]

None of you guys are right about my riddle.
Kelsey-Lee? You know this one?

[three]

(Here's one that I've made-up myself)

I am big but small,
long but short,
fat but thin,
and good but bad.

What am I?

confusing?

None of you guys are right about my riddle.
hmm.. is it a pear?

[wakko]

hmm.. is it a pear?

you're a pear... someone's asked that already :D

[connormmii]

^^^

Banana?

[connormmii]

Here is one that i guarantee no-one will answer correctly.

WHY IS A MOUSE IF IT SPINS?

Hint: (The answer is in the question)

[Yuztoo]

Here is one that i guarantee no-one will answer correctly.

WHY IS A MOUSE IF IT SPINS?

Hint: (The answer is in the question)

A MOUSE?

not a pear nor a banana

[Nick C.]

Well I've decided on an NEC LCD but I'm having trouble finding retailers who either stock NEC or are willing to order them in.
I've come across one online retailer who apparently has a couple in stock: DigitalYes (http://www.digitalyes.com.au/default.asp)in Victoria. Anyone have any experience with or knowledge of this mob? Always cautious when buying from an online seller for the first time (especially IT).

Aside from that, does anyone know of any decent retailers (local preferably but reputable online dealer would suffice) who might be able to get a hold of NEC monitors?

[wakko]

Well I've decided on an NEC LCD but I'm having trouble finding retailers who either stock NEC or are willing to order them in.
I've come across one online retailer who apparently has a couple in stock: DigitalYes (http://www.digitalyes.com.au/default.asp)in Victoria. Anyone have any experience with or knowledge of this mob? Always cautious when buying from an online seller for the first time (especially IT).

Aside from that, does anyone know of any decent retailers (local preferably but reputable online dealer would suffice) who might be able to get a hold of NEC monitors?

hey Nick? how much is the NEC one? interested in a Dell 2407WFP Ultrasharp?

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

Pluscorp sell NEC:
http://www.pluscorp.com.au/Content.asp?CategoryID=374

I can't remember exactly, but I think Paul may have got his there. I have some dim recollection of some issue that he had with them, but I'll let him reply! :)

Incidentally they also sell Eizo (but if you were going that way you'd probably be better to get one from Kayell).

[wakko]

Pluscorp sell NEC:
http://www.pluscorp.com.au/Content.asp?CategoryID=374

I can't remember exactly, but I think Paul may have got his there. I have some dim recollection of some issue that he had with them, but I'll let him reply! :)

Incidentally they also sell Eizo (but if you were going that way you'd probably be better to get one from Kayell).

hey mat? what is it about the Eizo and the NEC which make it so good? I'm pretty sure the Dell is a true 8bit panel too? or is the Eizo/NEC something different again?

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

Colour accuracy and consistency mainly. I have a Dell 2405FPW as my main monitor and an Eizo CG210 as my photoshop monitor, and even when both are calibrated the same, there's a noticeable difference between them, particularly when I get something printed at a lab and compare to what I thought it should look like.

I still haven't taken my Eizo back to Kayell to get it's backlight leak fixed ...
-sigh- I really need to do that.

[Nick C.]

hey Nick? how much is the NEC one? interested in a Dell 2407WFP Ultrasharp?
Well it's the 2090 I'm looking at. The Multisync version is about $1200. But I'm still tossing and turning over whether the Spectraview version would be worth the ~$1400 premium.

I did consider the new Dell 2407 HC but decided 20/21" is more than enough for me. Plus I'd prefer to have an IPS over a VA.
Why? You selling yours?

Pluscorp sell NEC:
http://www.pluscorp.com.au/Content.asp?CategoryID=374

I can't remember exactly, but I think Paul may have got his there. I have some dim recollection of some issue that he had with them, but I'll let him reply! :)

Incidentally they also sell Eizo (but if you were going that way you'd probably be better to get one from Kayell).
Thanks, Mat. I dropped them an email yesterday but I'm still waiting for a response. I might give them a ring on Monday if I don't hear anything by then.
That'll give Paul time to chime in, too :)

[wakko]

Colour accuracy and consistency mainly. I have a Dell 2405FPW as my main monitor and an Eizo CG210 as my photoshop monitor, and even when both are calibrated the same, there's a noticeable difference between them, particularly when I get something printed at a lab and compare to what I thought it should look like.

I still haven't taken my Eizo back to Kayell to get it's backlight leak fixed ...
-sigh- I really need to do that.

ah ok.... interesting..... one day when I'm loaded and photography is more than an expensive hobby... :D

[Nick C.]

Colour accuracy and consistency mainly. I have a Dell 2405FPW as my main monitor and an Eizo CG210 as my photoshop monitor, and even when both are calibrated the same, there's a noticeable difference between them, particularly when I get something printed at a lab and compare to what I thought it should look like.
So when they were both hooked up how did you achieve calibration of both monitors simultaneously?
From what I understand one of the benefits of calibrating using a screen's own LUTs is that you're still getting the full signal from the 'neutral' LUTs in the video card. So I would assume, for ideal results, you need to leave the other one uncalibrated unless you make the adjustments via the monitor's OSD.

(Mind you, it's my uncertainty of this issue that's creating doubt about whether the Spectraview is worth the extra grand and a half)

Of course if that monster of a machine of yours has two GPUs then that's a different story.

[wakko]

I did consider the new Dell 2407 HC but decided 20/21" is more than enough for me. Plus I'd prefer to have an IPS over a VA.
Why? You selling yours?

Nah cos our account rep, plus my home business account rep asked if I wanted any and gave me a good price!!! :D like REAL good :D heh somewhere in the vacinity of $799 :P

So when they were both hooked up how did you achieve calibration of both monitors simultaneously?
From what I understand one of the benefits of calibrating using a screen's own LUTs is that you're still getting the full signal from the 'neutral' LUTs in the video card. So I would assume, for ideal results, you need to leave the other one uncalibrated unless you make the adjustments via the monitor's OSD.

(Mind you, it's my uncertainty of this issue that's creating doubt about whether the Spectraview is worth the extra grand and a half)

Of course if that monster of a machine of yours has two GPUs then that's a different story.

I have both 24"s hooked up to an 8800ultra (dual DVI), and use Spyder2 Pro to calibrate both with individual colour profiles. I do adjust the settings on the monitor as well, but when done, both look the same (i.e. put a pic in the middle, and it looks the same saturation and colour wise). Mind you, both 24"s are identical and manufactured in very close vacinty (timeframe) with each other. (both build A03).

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

So when they were both hooked up how did you achieve calibration of both monitors simultaneously?
From what I understand one of the benefits of calibrating using a screen's own LUTs is that you're still getting the full signal from the 'neutral' LUTs in the video card. So I would assume, for ideal results, you need to leave the other one uncalibrated unless you make the adjustments via the monitor's OSD.

(Mind you, it's my uncertainty of this issue that's creating doubt about whether the Spectraview is worth the extra grand and a half)

Of course if that monster of a machine of yours has two GPUs then that's a different story.
I had a dedicated Photoshop PC until recently, so they were on different PCs. I don't have the space for that luxury anymore though unfortunately. Well, I probably do, but I was finding it hard to justify, given the lack of photography I've been doing lately!

I haven't actually had the Eizo hooked up to anything since I got rid of the second PC - it's been sitting in its box waiting to go back to Kayell for some time.

Not really sure what I'll do once I start using it again. When I move down to Wagga at the end of the year I may have the space to go back to 2 PCs again :) Having a dedicated Photoshop PC was great.

[Yuztoo]

Hi Nick, not sure if you've looked on www.staticice.com.au/ but there are a few places that seem to have the monitor.

I have personally ordered computer stuff from techbuy and hboutlet. Without any dramas, having said that you don't really know how good anything is until theres some sort of problem that needs sorting out.
I've never had such a problem to sort out.

[Yuztoo]

Is this the one you want?
NEC 2090UXI 20inch LCD MULTISYNC Grey/Silver LCD analog/DVI?

If so, you can buy it from Umart and pick it up from Milton in Brisbane.
You just have to preorder it.
http://www.umart.com.au/

[Nick C.]

Nah cos our account rep, plus my home business account rep asked if I wanted any and gave me a good price!!! :D like REAL good :D heh somewhere in the vacinity of $799 :P

I have both 24"s hooked up to an 8800ultra (dual DVI), and use Spyder2 Pro to calibrate both with individual colour profiles. I do adjust the settings on the monitor as well, but when done, both look the same (i.e. put a pic in the middle, and it looks the same saturation and colour wise). Mind you, both 24"s are identical and manufactured in very close vacinty (timeframe) with each other. (both build A03).
That is a nice price for the 2407! If I wasn't using a laptop I'd probably jump on that.
Your 8800 must have two sets of LUTs then if you can load two separate calibrations. Luck you!

Not really sure what I'll do once I start using it again. When I move down to Wagga at the end of the year I may have the space to go back to 2 PCs again :) Having a dedicated Photoshop PC was great.
Ooh, a dedicated Photoshop machine would be nice.
Moving away from Brisbane again? Not sure if that reflects well on us :) We're going to have to make sure we get a meet in before you go.

Hi Nick, not sure if you've looked on www.staticice.com.au/ (http://www.staticice.com.au/) but there are a few places that seem to have the monitor.

I have personally ordered computer stuff from techbuy and hboutlet. Without any dramas, having said that you don't really know how good anything is until theres some sort of problem that needs sorting out.
I've never had such a problem to sort out.

Is this the one you want?
NEC 2090UXI 20inch LCD MULTISYNC Grey/Silver LCD analog/DVI?

If so, you can buy it from Umart and pick it up from Milton in Brisbane.
You just have to preorder it.
http://www.umart.com.au/
Thanks Yuztoo!
I often use Techbuy without any hassle. Don't always have stock but they are pretty quick to get the stuff in.

Yeah that's basically the monitor I'm looking at but the black version. Have you dealt with them before? It would be good to get it from somewhere close enough for me to be able to walk in there if I have any issues. Although I believe NEC do offer an on-site warranty service.

[wakko]

That is a nice price for the 2407! If I wasn't using a laptop I'd probably jump on that.
Your 8800 must have two sets of LUTs then if you can load two separate calibrations. Luck you![/quite]

No idea to be honest... all I know is that I have to calibrate twice, have two profiles (one for left, one for right), and it comes up with 2 seperate controls in the display properties.

If anyone wants any dell monitors, let me know, and I'll see if I can wangle some through my account rep for some juicy price :) The larger format screens are cheaper now that there's a worldwide shortage of 19" Ultrasharps :)

[quote]Ooh, a dedicated Photoshop machine would be nice.
Moving away from Brisbane again? Not sure if that reflects well on us :) We're going to have to make sure we get a meet in before you go.

Yeah haven't met you yet Mat! would love to! I'm VERY free for 4 weeks after September 6 so would be keen to organise some meets.... we still haven't done the cityscape by dusk yet... that'd be fun, and becoming about the right time of year too :)

[Yuztoo]

I've dealt with Umart a number of times, no hassle at all.
Order online, get email to pick up, go in with your "number" pick it up. (I'm pretty sure you pay when you pick up, eftpos/cash/cc)
Don't go at lunch or late afternoon, unless you enjoy standing around for 30 minutes in line.

The huge plus in it being B&M is that you can physically return the product back to base for warranty.

[Nick C.]

Yeah haven't met you yet Mat! would love to! I'm VERY free for 4 weeks after September 6 so would be keen to organise some meets.... we still haven't done the cityscape by dusk yet... that'd be fun, and becoming about the right time of year too :)
That sounds good. As long as we get a break from this awful wet weather ;)

I've dealt with Umart a number of times, no hassle at all.
Order online, get email to pick up, go in with your "number" pick it up. (I'm pretty sure you pay when you pick up, eftpos/cash/cc)
Don't go at lunch or late afternoon, unless you enjoy standing around for 30 minutes in line.

The huge plus in it being B&M is that you can physically return the product back to base for warranty.
Cool. I'll give them a ring tomorrow and see if they can help.

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

Ooh, a dedicated Photoshop machine would be nice.Moving away from Brisbane again? Not sure if that reflects well on us :) We're going to have to make sure we get a meet in before you go.

Yep, moving in with the GF down in Wagga, but I'll probably be back up this way for work fairly regularly. I'll either be working for myself doing some consulting, or possibly still working for the company I'm currently with, but from down there (with regular visits back to Brisbane Office).

Doesn't reflect badly on you guys ... she can just offer me more than Brisbane can :D

... and yes! I definitely want to meet all you guys before I go. I'd be up for a meet sometime in September - though I won't be here next weekend or the weekend of the 22/23 Sept (will be in Wagga).

[wakko]

Cool. I'll give them a ring tomorrow and see if they can help.

do you know who the distributor in AU is? can we get it cheaper? i.e. use my business to buy :)

[wakko]

Yep, moving in with the GF down in Wagga, but I'll probably be back up this way for work fairly regularly. I'll either be working for myself doing some consulting, or possibly still working for the company I'm currently with, but from down there (with regular visits back to Brisbane Office).

Doesn't reflect badly on you guys ... she can just offer me more than Brisbane can :D

... and yes! I definitely want to meet all you guys before I go. I'd be up for a meet sometime in September - though I won't be here next weekend or the weekend of the 22/23 Sept (will be in Wagga).

Oh awesome :) i know what long distance is like... 2.5 years apart (NZ to AU)

[-Pleiades-]

Nick, here's a thread you may be able help the OP with his problem ;)

Click Here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=366602)

[wakko]

Nick, here's a thread you may be able help the OP with his problem ;)

Click here (http://http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=366602)

you mean here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=366602)

[-Pleiades-]

Whoops, thanks Feng, dodgy link fixed!

[Nick C.]

do you know who the distributor in AU is? can we get it cheaper? i.e. use my business to buy :)
Do you mean for NEC? Wouldn't NEC Aus be the distributor or is there usually another party involved somewhere?
Are you looking to get one too??

Nick, here's a thread you may be able help the OP with his problem ;)

Click Here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=366602)
That brings back terrible memories.
I left a note but short of lending a camera there's not much anyone can do. Poor thing.

[Carjo]

Easy: A man was found dead, face down in a paddock with a pack on his back.... how did he die?

Old guy with too much camera gear? :p

Stupid: A man was found dead in a phone booth. There's broken glass and blood everywhere. How did he die?

He bled to death after exclaiming how big something was (with his hands that went through the glass booth) to the person on the phone.

He was on the phone to his wife after returning from a fishing trip... when he screamed with delight that his fish was |======================| big......*SMASH*... and bled to death! :D

I knew it the first time it came up as I'd heard it before. :p

Rob - the cheapest place to buy a 5d is at PCs - Have a chat to the guys and believe me you will get a very decent price.
haha... I wasn't after a 5D. :p I said 5D because I think it was discussed on this thread ages ago so I assumed that would be what people remembered. I was wanting to check their price for a 400D. I think I'll just go with PC's to be honest. :)

gah... been up since 5:30am yesterday. Damn assignments. :confused: So who'll be at Fort Lytton tomorrow? :D I'll decide in the morning as to whether I'll go.

[wakko]

Do you mean for NEC? Wouldn't NEC Aus be the distributor or is there usually another party involved somewhere?
Are you looking to get one too??

Nah thought I could save you a buck or two ;)

Usually there's a third party... NEC Aus probably won't deal with computer resellers... bit like Samsung... they'd only deal with the bigger guys ;)

Old guy with too much camera gear? :p

LOL!!!!!! :D

haha... I wasn't after a 5D. :p I said 5D because I think it was discussed on this thread ages ago so I assumed that would be what people remembered. I was wanting to check their price for a 400D. I think I'll just go with PC's to be honest. :)

you know you want a 5D :D mmm full frame ftw :p

[Greg_C]

So who'll be at Fort Lytton tomorrow? :D I'll decide in the morning as to whether I'll go.

I'm on the books to go but I'll make a decision later today. Not all that keen in getting me and my gear soaked so I'll see.

[Meaty0]

Nah thought I could save you a buck or two ;)

Usually there's a third party... NEC Aus probably won't deal with computer resellers... bit like Samsung... they'd only deal with the bigger guys ;)



LOL!!!!!! :D



you know you want a 5D :D mmm full frame ftw :p

Nick,

THIS IS THE MODEL THAT I HAVE (http://www.pluscorp.com.au/Product.asp?CategoryID=262&WebsiteID=2&ProdID=7919)

While I highly recommend the monitor, I did have a few problems with Pluscorp with slow delivery time. I may have had problems because NEC were just in the process of bringing out a new model, but I got the runout one at a good price.

I wouldn't recommend Umart either. Over the 8 years I've been buying computer stuff, I've always had trouble with them when I had to return stuff.

I would be inclined to order from EYO (http://www.retailing.com.au/prod_140616_proddesc_NEC_LCD2190UXI-BK_21_MULTISYNC_BLACK_LCD2190UXI-BK.html) and use their dropshipping method.

(And get the 21" not the 20"; It's only a few more $:D)

[Meaty0]

Hmmm. I just received this email... This would have to be the worst sales pitch I've ever heard :-D

Quote: You inherited a small dick from you father and think there is no way to help it. Penis Enlarge Patch is what you need.

http://www.raoxvib.com/

With Penis Enlarge Patch your cock will grow like on yeast.
Unquote

[Nick C.]

^^ Where do you wear the patch??

Nah thought I could save you a buck or two ;)

Usually there's a third party... NEC Aus probably won't deal with computer resellers... bit like Samsung... they'd only deal with the bigger guys
Ah, okay. That makes sense.
Appreciate the offer, too!

Nick,

THIS IS THE MODEL THAT I HAVE (http://www.pluscorp.com.au/Product.asp?CategoryID=262&WebsiteID=2&ProdID=7919)

While I highly recommend the monitor, I did have a few problems with Pluscorp with slow delivery time. I may have had problems because NEC were just in the process of bringing out a new model, but I got the runout one at a good price.

I wouldn't recommend Umart either. Over the 8 years I've been buying computer stuff, I've always had trouble with them when I had to return stuff.

I would be inclined to order from EYO (http://www.retailing.com.au/prod_140616_proddesc_NEC_LCD2190UXI-BK_21_MULTISYNC_BLACK_LCD2190UXI-BK.html) and use their dropshipping method.

(And get the 21" not the 20"; It's only a few more $:D)
Thanks, Paul. EYO are at the top of my list of possible online sellers to get it from. A few other people I know have dealt with them without issue.

So, given your experience with a calibrated Multisync, would you find it hard to justify an extra $1400 or so for the Spectraview version?

Why do you say get the 21"? I understand that the reason it costs almost double the 20" is because they use their own NEC panel which is, supposedly, of the best quality available. Is there any other advantage?
The issue isn't really the 'few more $' but what those dollars are actually buying me above the 20". I certainly don't need the extra inch but if the quality is that much better then I wouldn't hesitate by any means. Then when you get up to that price you're even closer to that of the Spectraview 2090 which makes you wonder whether you should go a little bit further.
That's the whole problem with this though - nobody has any NEC screens on display to compare.

[wakko]

I've dealt with EYO a lot!... they stock a good range of Enermax PSUs, and their service and delivery has always been good. Dropshipping means it'll just come straight from the distro, so you can see who it is anyway :D hahahah I bet it's Ingram Micro :p

before you order, let me know though... even drop me a PM... I'll check with some suppliers at work as to how much it costs and get them to directly invoice and ship to you if you want... if it's cheaper :D

[Nick C.]

Cheers, Feng! PM dropped! :D

[wakko]

Cheers, Feng! PM dropped! :D

HAH I knew it would be Ingram. They dont' deal with small fry like me, but they deal with MANY of our suppliers... i'll find out what sorta price I can get, and quote them prices from staticice, and get back to you :D

[Carjo]

you know you want a 5D :D mmm full frame ftw :p

...but I already have a full frame! ;) I'll get a 5D someday, just not now. :) Unless I win lotto... :D

I'm on the books to go but I'll make a decision later today. Not all that keen in getting me and my gear soaked so I'll see.

So was I. I left home, got 80% of the way there before getting lost and walking around hopelessly until 2pm when I realised there was no longer a point. :(

[Greg_C]

So was I. I left home, got 80% of the way there before getting lost and walking around hopelessly until 2pm when I realised there was no longer a point. :(
Boy Rob that's no good. It was a good arvo, I had a bit of trouble getting into things but got with it by the end. Early on we had a couple of heavy showers but after this it was ok.

[-spam-]

Ok, here is a heads up for all you fireworks hunters.

Jindalee state school (my brothers school) is having their fete on the 15th of september (saturday) and there will be fireworks afterwards.

Have a good chance of seeing them from my house but there is not much room for more than one person and a tripod on the little deck thing we have so it would probably be best being at teh school or the AFL field next door.

[lycan]

Just a few photographs from a l;ast few days of storm and rain in redcliffe.

Here is a link to the posted photographs so look and post a few comments....
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=367761

http://www.boostcruising.com/database/members/files/SITH120070825174607pslfile1_orig.jpg

[Kelsey-Lee]

Had a fantastic day today!

Let's see those photos Paul and Greg!

[Nick C.]

Nice shot, Luke!

Greg, where's the customary I've-just-returned-from-a-photo-outing pic? ;)

Ok, here is a heads up for all you fireworks hunters.
Don't forget Riverfire on the 1st too.

Anyone want to get together for that?

[Meaty0]

So, given your experience with a calibrated Multisync, would you find it hard to justify an extra $1400 or so for the Spectraview version? Absolutely. I wouldn't bother with the EIZO ColorEdge either now that I've used the NEC, but if I did a LOT of photoediting...I might get TWO NEC's. Mat on the other hand, feels the extra expense for the EIZO is worth it...might be worth talking to him a bit more...but I'd rather have two cheaper monitors instead of one expensive one any day.

Why do you say get the 21"? I understand that the reason it costs almost double the 20" is because they use their own NEC panel which is, supposedly, of the best quality available. No it doesn't. It costs $200 more than the 20" version. We're talking about different monitors I think. The standard consumer model (20WMGX2) has a faster response time (6ms) and is suitable for gaming. The UXi series has a response time of 20ms, but displays many more colours and is more accurate (and more expensive).

Is there any other advantage? What more do you want?:D

The issue isn't really the 'few more $' but what those dollars are actually buying me above the 20". I certainly don't need the extra inch but if the quality is that much better then I wouldn't hesitate by any means. Then when you get up to that price you're even closer to that of the Spectraview 2090 which makes you wonder whether you should go a little bit further. Don't know much about the spectraview.

That's the whole problem with this though - nobody has any NEC screens on display to compare. I guess you "takes your chances" like I did.

Have a closer look on the NEC website. Dig down to the specifications and then compare.

[Kelsey-Lee]

Yes, Riverfire would be fantastic!

[Meaty0]

Nice shot, Luke!

Greg, where's the customary I've-just-returned-from-a-photo-outing pic? ;)


Don't forget Riverfire on the 1st too.

Anyone want to get together for that?

YES PLEASE! WHERE?

[-spam-]

Don't forget Riverfire on the 1st too.

Anyone want to get together for that?

Im going with hayley to that. Not too sure whether the camera will be coming with yet.

[Greg_C]

Had a fantastic day today!

Let's see those photos Paul and Greg!
Give me a sec hey!! Only just finished running the basic scripts I use to categories the shots. Guess which one I'll do first.

[Meaty0]

So was I. I left home, got 80% of the way there before getting lost and walking around hopelessly until 2pm when I realised there was no longer a point. :(

DUDE!?? I told you I'd pick you up. All you would have had to do is hold onto the esky while you laid on the roof-rack:D

[Kelsey-Lee]

Paul, where's a photo? :D It's going to kill me to have to wait to get sent them by e-mail from everyone!

[Nick C.]

No it doesn't. It costs $200 more than the 20" version.
$200 more?? :confused: On all the sites I've looked at the 2090UXi goes for about $1100-$1200 but the 2190UXi is around $1900-$2000.

What do you suggest for Riverfire? I was thinking of going somewhere on the east side of the bridge but I'm easy.

[Meaty0]

$200 more?? :confused: On all the sites I've looked at the 2090UXi goes for about $1100-$1200 but the 2190UXi is around $1900-$2000.

What do you suggest for Riverfire? I was thinking of going somewhere on the east side of the bridge but I'm easy.

Hmmm. Maybe I should look more closely at the specs myself:oops: The 2090UXi has a response time of 8ms which still makes me think it's a "gamers" monitor. There seems to be a relationship between response time and the number of colours displayed but I might be wrong....in which case...get the 20"...but then you'll have to live with knowing that "mine's bigger than yours":D:D I was reading the RR Prices from NEC's website and they only put a dollar difference of $200, but that may be $USD.

Helen I think, has some ideas of a good location for Riverfire.

[Meaty0]

Paul, where's a photo? :D It's going to kill me to have to wait to get sent them by e-mail from everyone! Be patient Grasshopper! Nick keeps asking me questions and distracting me from the task. Plus I'm waiting for 400 photos to download and convert into DNG format.:D

[wakko]

...but I already have a full frame! ;) I'll get a 5D someday, just not now. :) Unless I win lotto... :D

that was my point :) hehehe... you know you want a 5D now :p

So was I. I left home, got 80% of the way there before getting lost and walking around hopelessly until 2pm when I realised there was no longer a point. :(

oh that's no good :(

Be patient Grasshopper! Nick keeps asking me questions and distracting me from the task. Plus I'm waiting for 400 photos to download and convert into DNG format.:D

Is DNG worth the time for conversion? Are you using LR or ACR or something else? what do you use for your DB?

[-spam-]

Is DNG worth the time for conversion?

Not for me haha.

Once i found out i could turn that off....

[Greg_C]

Ok Kelsey-Lee here's my first from today.

No.1 Kelsey-Lee
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image23818.jpg

Plus these proofs. The ones that I think have some promise are 15728/29 - that pouty look, and 15718 with a bit of cropping and a straighten.


http://www.steadyhands.net/share/Sheet 001.jpg
http://www.steadyhands.net/share/Sheet 002.jpg
http://www.steadyhands.net/share/Sheet 003.jpg
http://www.steadyhands.net/share/Sheet 004.jpg

[wakko]

great shots greg.... :D

i got bored today in between things, so took some pics of an old HDD :)

http://stuff.planetslackers.com/imageshare/forums/20070825_hddmacro-0001.jpg

[Meaty0]

Is DNG worth the time for conversion? Are you using LR or ACR or something else? what do you use for your DB?


For me, yes. I don't have to worry about all those side-car files (XMP files) and I know that DNG will be supported in the future by Adobe. Whereas I'm not sure if ACR will always support Canon CR2 format.

[Nick C.]

I was reading the RR Prices from NEC's website and they only put a dollar difference of $200, but that may be $USD.
Yeah that is USD. Our prices are apparently based on the European versions in Euros.

Be patient Grasshopper! Nick keeps asking me questions and distracting me from the task. Plus I'm waiting for 400 photos to download and convert into DNG format.:D
:oops: I'll shut up about monitors now.

Great shots, Greg. I like the close up ones without the fire-engine-red jacket :)

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

Absolutely. I wouldn't bother with the EIZO ColorEdge either now that I've used the NEC, but if I did a LOT of photoediting...I might get TWO NEC's. Mat on the other hand, feels the extra expense for the EIZO is worth it...might be worth talking to him a bit more...but I'd rather have two cheaper monitors instead of one expensive one any day.
There is another option - two Eizos :D

Actually I think a better solution than either would be one Eizo and an el cheapo Dell for toolbars/etc. I can't see myself wanting to edit a photo split over two monitors.

Unfortunately, if it's hard finding an NEC to look at "in the flesh" ... it's a whole lot harder to find an Eizo and an NEC for comparison side by side.

[Yuztoo]

Nice shots Greg.

Kelsey-Lee where did you get your Sgt Peppers jacket from?

[Meaty0]

There is another option - two Eizos :D

Actually I think a better solution than either would be one Eizo and an el cheapo Dell for toolbars/etc. I can't see myself wanting to edit a photo split over two monitors.

Unfortunately, if it's hard finding an NEC to look at "in the flesh" ... it's a whole lot harder to find an Eizo and an NEC for comparison side by side.

Agreed. One monitor for the photo and one for the toolly stuff:)

Two EIZO's.....mmmmmmmm!

[Meaty0]

Okay KL. Here's my favourite shot from today...

http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/1662/20070825fortlytton0250sn9.jpg

and here's anutha one

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/4766/20070825fortlytton0183bl5.jpg

[Greg_C]

Very nice Paul,

I've had it, to tired to do any more processing.... g'night......

[-spam-]

Great shots guys.


I've had it, to tired to do any more processing.... g'night......

G'night Greg

[Meaty0]

Okay KL. Here's another one that I liked...

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2664/20070825fortlytton0012fk7.jpg

I think this one might look good as a B&W

[wakko]

I like that one Paul!

[balus]

great shots greg.... :D

i got bored today in between things, so took some pics of an old HDD :)



I knew I should have hung onto that drive that I drilled holes into on Friday!

[Carjo]

Okay KL. Here's my favourite shot from today...
http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/1662/20070825fortlytton0250sn9.jpg
Kelsey looks a lot older in that one, and Amy looks so much like her dad.

[-Pleiades-]

how cool is this....I'm at work and I can surf the web :D niiiiice

Today isn't going to be really busy I don't reckon. The markets aren't on and they are what really draw the crowds in so I may be here quiet often.

Yay for unrestricted net access.

[-spam-]

how cool is this....I'm at work and I can surf the web :D niiiiice

Today isn't going to be really busy I don't reckon. The markets aren't on and they are what really draw the crowds in so I may be here quiet often.

Yay for unrestricted net access.

*high five*

:D

[Greg_C]

Hi all, here's a few more from yesterday.

No.1
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image23821.jpg


No.2
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image23822.jpg


No.3
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image23847.jpg

[Greg_C]

Ooo... vvvery nice.

Okay KL. Here's another one that I liked...

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2664/20070825fortlytton0012fk7.jpg

I think this one might look good as a B&W

[PeacePlanet]

Nice portraits :D

Now, who is the nice old nun ?

Now, isn't there anybody going to join the Global Warming March at the City Botanical Garden ... wish I could join in :(

Have a good sunny Sunday !

[three]

hey guys.. was just messing with my CP on my one lense...

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

well i tried :p

[Carjo]

well i tried :p
Trying is the best way to learn, David. :)

Would anyone be able to give me a quick pointer... with the multiple exposure option on a film camera, do you have to compensate for the multiple exposures when setting shutter speed and aperture yourself or does the camera figure out the compensation for you? ???

I'll try and explain what I mean further if what I said didn't make sense. :p

[Greg_C]

Hi all,

Finally managed to get me a Blue Faced Honey Eater (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=368042) today along with the usual Rainbow Lorries (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=368137). Still working on images from yesterday also.

Rob - are you trying to bracket multi exposures or are you trying to layer the multiple exposures onto the one bit of neg?

[Carjo]

Rob - are you trying to bracket multi exposures or are you trying to layer the multiple exposures onto the one bit of neg?

The latter - multiple exposures on the one frame of negative.

[Greg_C]

The latter - multiple exposures on the one frame of negative.
I never had a 35mm film camera that could do this so I'm guessing here. If you are in manual mode then you would need to change the shutter speed yourself. This assumes you are not trying to alter the DoF for some reason.

[wakko]

I never had a 35mm film camera that could do this so I'm guessing here. If you are in manual mode then you would need to change the shutter speed yourself. This assumes you are not trying to alter the DoF for some reason.

My 50E lets you stack on one frame of negative...

[-spam-]

My 50E lets you stack on one frame of negative...

And my yashica 44 lets you do that too. Just cock the shutter without winding the film on.

[Carjo]

I never had a 35mm film camera that could do this so I'm guessing here. If you are in manual mode then you would need to change the shutter speed yourself. This assumes you are not trying to alter the DoF for some reason.

What about your EOS IX? Wouldn't that have something similar?

My 50E lets you stack on one frame of negative...

And my yashica 44 lets you do that too. Just cock the shutter without winding the film on.

My 3000N can do it automatically through one of the functions. Press the button till the option is highlighted, select the number of exposures you want to stack and then off you go. I want to know if I have to change the settings myself to suit or whether the camera's computer will take the stacking into account when it meters the thing you're taking a photo of. :confused: