Brisbane POTN: General Ramblings Thread

[wakko]

I need new batteries in mine. Too many 1/1 flashes in the last 2 days and now recycle times are shocking

Mmmmm PowerEX batteries ftw :)

Hmmm.... i just had a few kind police officers rock up at the front door looking for the last tennants

Got dodge?

You're a dodge :D

The next POTN meet should be Idiot Paparazzi

LMAO I'd be up for that! :D

Stores like Myer usually have a policy that prohibits photos being taken inside their premises. Shopping centres themselves usually have rules like this too, so if a security guard sees a large group of people with cameras like we have then I doubt we'd be allowed to stay there much longer.

Well... our last meet (Roma St gardens) ended up at the Myer Centre going nuts... heheheh that was classic... someone got one of me eating nandos :o

It wasn't too wide, the cliffs were just too far from the city

suuuure... lol :D

Re Batteries and recycle time. I have duracell 2650 mAh rechargables and have had the same batteries in since I got it gee July? and I use my flash a far bit. Those things are powerhorses.

PowerEX ftw!!! www.servaas.com.au (http://www.servaas.com.au) (I think) along with Maha chargers!!!!!! :p

[Carjo]

mm.. i'll have to ring up and see what their prices are.. shouldn't be anything too out of my league, i guess.

If I read the pricelist correctly, it should be $9.00 for a 8x12.

rob, could you pm your last name to me? i'm trying to add you to myspace, haha.

No need. I just added you. ;)

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Well... our last meet (Roma St gardens) ended up at the Myer Centre going nuts... heheheh that was classic... someone got one of me eating nandos :o


Got Nandos

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/225/550840550_31d896291f.jpg?v=0

[asxu]

that shot is classic.

[Carjo]

You're a dodge :D

haha... I have a friend whose surname is Dodge. Her nickname is Dodgey! :D

[Greg_C]

I had a bit of time off work this arvo so I popped over to the Mt Cootha gardens. I had a great arvo and got heaps of shots.

Played a game of how close can you get to a water dragon.:D

http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image24249.jpg

[Ospi]

wow thats great, so much detail.

[asxu]

love that shot greg.

wakko, how good are the powerex batteries? compared to say, disposables?

[HelenThura]

Well... our last meet (Roma St gardens) ended up at the Myer Centre going nuts... heheheh that was classic... someone got one of me eating nandos :o
:p

There were photos of that taken on your Camera. I seem to have a habit of stealing your camera. Though since they are of you and on your camera I don't think they would see the light of day.

[Nick C.]

Nice photos, people!
Those flame shots are great!

http://stuff.planetslackers.com/imageshare/forums/20070911_cityscape2-0002.jpg

What is this??

Nice shot of Nando-eating Feng, Sam.


Well Greg, how close did you get? Couldn't do a 5:1 on the eyeball hey?

[catsith]

hi guys, i'm back. had a great trip, but did have one major hiccup. I dropped my 10-22 before i left, and never thought to check it, and of course, it was busted. I had to buy a 18-55 to substitute. I have come home with absolutely tons of photos, and very little time to work on them. Talk about a busy week! Here are a few bear shots.
Top shot there greg. That should do well at comp.

grizzly

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/ottine/canada07/IMG_2430web.jpg

and black bears (or are they brown??)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/ottine/canada07/IMG_1931p_fweb.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/ottine/canada07/IMG_2035p_web.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/ottine/canada07/IMG_1987pweb.jpg

[asxu]

nick, i might be wrong but she was taking bulb exposures of like, 5 of us standing under a street light.

[HelenThura]

http://www.helenthura.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/david.gif

[catsith]

Not too happy with this shot ... something is not right there ...

al, did you hand hold, it looks like camera shake.

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hi guys, i'm back. had a great trip, but did have one major hiccup. I dropped my 10-22 before i left, and never thought to check it, and of course, it was busted. I had to buy a 18-55 to substitute. I have come home with absolutely tons of photos, and very little time to work on them. Talk about a busy week! Here are a few bear shots.
Top shot there greg. That should do well at comp.


Welcome back Tina. Yeah, you might have a couple of pages to catch up on ;)

Real shame about the 10-22, hope you can get it sorted soon enough.

[catsith]

does anyone know of any decent printing labs? i just need a few prints done, not hundreds.

hi tim. I use kayell labs at annerley.

just had a quick peek thru the last few pages, lovely shots there guys.

Real shame about the 10-22, hope you can get it sorted soon enough
it's off to the doctor tomorrow.

[Ospi]

Welcome back tina, no doubt you have a great time.

[shayb]

Welcome back tina. keep posting those holiday snaps!

[Nick C.]

hi guys, i'm back. had a great trip, but did have one major hiccup. I dropped my 10-22 before i left, and never thought to check it, and of course, it was busted. I had to buy a 18-55 to substitute. I have come home with absolutely tons of photos, and very little time to work on them. Talk about a busy week! Here are a few bear shots.
Top shot there greg. That should do well at comp.
Welcome to the Brisbane POTN thread, catsith ... wait a minute ... we know you already. It's been so long I'd forgotten :D
Good to have you back, Tina. Nice shots of the bears! It seems you couldn't get as close as Greg did to the water dragon :)

nick, i might be wrong but she was taking bulb exposures of like, 5 of us standing under a street light.
But what's the source of the light paths?

[wakko]

wakko, how good are the powerex batteries? compared to say, disposables?

Not sure mate.... but I don't have a problem with them... They kick the Sony 2700mAH ones I had :| They suck the big potato

There were photos of that taken on your Camera. I seem to have a habit of stealing your camera. Though since they are of you and on your camera I don't think they would see the light of day.

mmmm I still have em though :p Might have to try dig one or two out :)

What is this??

Spirograph :D timed exposure with helen doing sine wave motions :)

http://www.helenthura.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/david.gif

lmao... need it on repeat before the title :P hehehe

hi guys, i'm back. had a great trip, but did have one major hiccup. I dropped my 10-22 before i left, and never thought to check it, and of course, it was busted. I had to buy a 18-55 to substitute. I have come home with absolutely tons of photos, and very little time to work on them. Talk about a busy week! Here are a few bear shots.
Top shot there greg. That should do well at comp.


Welcome back Tina!!!! great shots of the cuddly bear.. :)

[wakko]

But what's the source of the light paths?

dunno :| can't remember :D hahahah

[Greg_C]

wow thats great, so much detail.
Thanks Reese
love that shot greg.
Thanks Tim
Nice photos, people!
Well Greg, how close did you get? Couldn't do a 5:1 on the eyeball hey?
This was with the 180 macro and I was about 50cm away. The MP-65 would have spooked him. You have to get so so close with the 65.

hi guys, i'm back. had a great trip, but did have one major hiccup. I dropped my 10-22 before i left, and never thought to check it, and of course, it was busted. I had to buy a 18-55 to substitute. I have come home with absolutely tons of photos, and very little time to work on them. Talk about a busy week! Here are a few bear shots.
Top shot there greg. That should do well at comp.

Thanks Tina, welcome back, nice work on the bears. Shame about the 10-22. You need a holiday to get the time to work on all the images you have.


Here's some more.
Wasps (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=376562)
Native Bees (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3912839#post3912839)

[asxu]

helen, that picture (or should i say animation) is way trippy.

[Nick C.]

dunno :| can't remember :D hahahah
Casualty of flash wars right here people!

[PeacePlanet]

al, did you hand hold, it looks like camera shake.

Cannot remember exactly .. could be using the gorillapod on uneven surface maybe ... need to be aware of that next time .... Thanks for pointing that out ...
and welcome back from the wilderness ...

You would have gotten a major great time with those wild beasts ....


A great abstract of whatever it was Feng .... a wall hanger !!!

I had a bit of time off work this arvo so I popped over to the Mt Cootha gardens. I had a great arvo and got heaps of shots.

Played a game of how close can you get to a water dragon.

http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image24249.jpg

Wow a great close up and personal of another kind :D

Excellent details !

Some shots of the flames ... not great pics just thought i share anyhow ...

So, how close was close enough seeing the flame trick master
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1051/1364380669_8cc4ab649a_o.jpg


The master was teaching his first student :D
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1393/1365273544_ce3dbd4a9a_o.jpg


The student became the Master herself ...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1138/1365273824_044c02e7e0_o.jpg


Cheers

[Greg_C]

Love the shots from last night guys. Esp the flame ones. Looks like it was a good night.

A flaming flower from today. At least I though it look like flames.:)
MP-E65mm 1/125 s at F 9.00 with ISO 200

http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image24258.jpg

[HelenThura]

Welcome to the Brisbane POTN thread, catsith ... wait a minute ... we know you already. It's been so long I'd forgotten :D
Good to have you back, Tina. Nice shots of the bears! It seems you couldn't get as close as Greg did to the water dragon :)


But what's the source of the light paths?


Really people should just wait for me to answer.

The thick light strip is the foot path light as seen in Reece's photo of the story bridge. The other lights are building lights and other random lights round the place.



lmao... need it on repeat before the title :P hehehe
Welcome back Tina!!!! great shots of the cuddly bear.. :)

sigh, is anything good enough for you?

WELCOME BACK TINA!!!

[Nick C.]

Love the shots from last night guys. Esp the flame ones. Looks like it was a good night.

A flaming flower from today. At least I though it look like flames.:)
MP-E65mm 1/125 s at F 9.00 with ISO 200
Awesome, Greg!
It does indeed look like flames with singed petals toward the centre.

Really people should just wait for me to answer.

The thick light strip is the foot path light as seen in Reece's photo of the story bridge. The other lights are building lights and other random lights round the place.
Ahh, gotchya. I was thinking the orange ones were probably the bridge.
Very creative.

[wakko]

sigh, is anything good enough for you?

NEVER! :p

[PeacePlanet]

Last one for now :D

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1237/1364711155_1dc968a4a2_o.jpg

Have a great night everybody ....

Cheers

[wakko]

nice alexson! :)

[asxu]

yes, nice shots alexson

[Ospi]

Anyone watching air crash investigations on 7 atm? i dont recall ever hearing about this accident but wow talk about serious.

[luke001]

Nope, watching married with children

[leitch]

jeez you guys post a lot in here! 500 pages this year... :eek:

anyway, i got bored today with uni study..

i cant work out what the problem with the red is in this photo... started off too bright, now im not sure if this has lost the nice vibrancy it had or not...

does anyone have any ideas as to how this could be made better? its got me stumped... (apart from the fact that i rushed the shot and chopped off the bottom of the glass!)

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2648/waterplayreeditedxo5.jpg

[PeacePlanet]

nice alexson! :)

Thanks Feng.

yes, nice shots alexson

Thanks, Tim ??? Some of you I think have issues remembering names hehehhe .. sorry

jeez you guys post a lot in here! 500 pages this year... :eek:

anyway, i got bored today with uni study..

i cant work out what the problem with the red is in this photo... started off too bright, now im not sure if this has lost the nice vibrancy it had or not...

does anyone have any ideas as to how this could be made better? its got me stumped... (apart from the fact that i rushed the shot and chopped off the bottom of the glass!)

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2648/waterplayreeditedxo5.jpg

Great shot !!!

My fancy goldfish's eggs are hatching ... I would be having lots of baby fish again ... so anybody interested ... place your requests and how many max 5 I guess ... first comes to my pvt box got first serve ...

Not sure how many I would end up getting cos the babies are not easy to look after. But I got nearly about 100 babies with colours last time... so ....

Not promising you would get what you want but you would not get if you do not ask ... there you go ....

Have a great day !!!

[asxu]

you got my name right alexson!

has anyone noticed there hasn't been that much activity last night and this morning.. it's ruining my post count! D:

[wakko]

lol and mine :p

although not ruining... just not going up

[asxu]

that's true feng.. i want to hit 250 today! D:

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I wouldnt mind breaking 2000. Never know, if its chatty in here tonight then between this place and tupperville, i might just make it :p

[Trumples]

Geez you lot, I'm struggling to get to 25 and you lot are whinging about 2000 :p

Seriously thinking it's time for me to ditch my IS glass and move across to L to keep my 100-400 company. Starting to do the sums if I sell the 28-135IS and get the 24-105L.

I'll be in Sydney in 2 weeks and can prob pay a visit to DD down there to purchase. I suspect someone who monitors this room will be more than happy to show me where they reside :)

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Seriously thinking it's time for me to ditch my IS glass and move across to L to keep my 100-400 company. Starting to do the sums if I sell the 28-135IS and get the 24-105L.

The 24-105 wouldnt be a bad replacement for the 28-135. Im trying to think what to replace mine with when my dad buys it off me next week. Thinking a tammy 28-75 or perhaps an 85mm 1.8 and then use some birthday money to pay for helens 30mm and just stick with primes in the mid range...

[subliminal message]The 24-105L is alright, but you want the 24-70 f2.8L[/subliminal message]

[Trumples]

The 24-105 wouldnt be a bad replacement for the 28-135. Im trying to think what to replace mine with when my dad buys it off me next week. Thinking a tammy 28-75 or perhaps an 85mm 1.8 and then use some birthday money to pay for helens 30mm and just stick with primes in the mid range...

[subliminal message]The 24-105L is alright, but you want the 24-70 f2.8L[/subliminal message]

Damn, I need to do some more tinkering to get the subliminal filter suppression filter working better :rolleyes:

Wonder how quickly death would be if I mentioned around here that I needed to go to a 24-70L

Birthday money *ding* holy crap, I had forgotten about this event arriving in a few weeks - John starts to formulate a guilt trip.

Why do I have an aversion to anything other than Canon or Sigma, maybe I've been permanently scared by previous Tamron stuff in the days of film.

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Damn, I need to do some more tinkering to get the subliminal filter suppression filter working better :rolleyes:

Its been a while since i pulled off a message like that. Used to be known as the subliminal messenger around these parts ;)


Birthday money *ding* holy crap, I had forgotten about this event arriving in a few weeks - John starts to formulate a guilt trip.

Ive usually spent my birthday money before i get it :lol:


Why do I have an aversion to anything other than Canon or Sigma, maybe I've been permanently scared by previous Tamron stuff in the days of film.

There are some decent tamron lenses. The 17-50 and 28-75 are generally very good and the tammy 90mm f2.8 macro has an extremely good reputation

[wakko]

Wonder how quickly death would be if I mentioned around here that I needed to go to a 24-70L

heheh I won't argue if you said you'd rather the 24-70L over the 24-105L :p hehhee...

lol @ having post goals :)

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lol @ having post goals :)

Not many left to go till 2000 :p

Oh and i tried my best to convince my dad to get me a 5D and the holy trinity of primes last nigh. Then i gave in and tried for the 5D and 24-70 f2.8L. Thought i may as well start dropping suggestions for my birthday :rolleyes::lol:

[Trumples]

Its been a while since i pulled off a message like that. Used to be known as the subliminal messenger around these parts ;)

Bad boy!!! Actually in another board I frequent we have labeled them as "Enablers". Whatever you are called it still means empty wallets ;)


There are some decent tamron lenses. The 17-50 and 28-75 are generally very good and the tammy 90mm f2.8 macro has an extremely good reputation

But are they white or do they have the cute little red stripe around the end. :lol:

My Sigma 105 macro is a delight, now if I had more time to use the thing the financier wouldn't look so fearsome when I suggest a new lens.

Mmmmmm post number 26, only 1974 to go

[asxu]

i'm looking at getting a tripod for christmas, 190mf3 + 488rc2. we need to organise a meet, so i can take a look at pauls.

[asxu]

i need to start getting into the spam games, ie. bpam!

[wakko]

i need to start getting into the spam games, ie. bpam!

lol why? :D

it's quality not quantity :)

although most of mine are not of quality :|

[boomerakl]

Geez you lot, I'm struggling to get to 25 and you lot are whinging about 2000 :p

Seriously thinking it's time for me to ditch my IS glass and move across to L to keep my 100-400 company. Starting to do the sums if I sell the 28-135IS and get the 24-105L.

I'll be in Sydney in 2 weeks and can prob pay a visit to DD down there to purchase.


They've heard you were coming, & have subsequently closed up shop during that period.
Oh well.
:lol:

[Trumples]

They've heard you were coming, & have subsequently closed up shop during that period.
Oh well.
:lol:

You mean they have run out of stock following a sudden spending rush by some reprobate :p

[boomerakl]

You mean they have run out of stock following a sudden spending rush by some reprobate :p


now thats a little unfair John!! I haven't visited DD for several mon.. weeks!!
:lol:

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it's quality not quantity :)

although most of mine are not of quality :|

Mine are along the same lines :confused:

What is it, like 200 maybe outside of the chat sections :oops:

[Trumples]

now thats a little unfair John!! I haven't visited DD for several mon.. weeks!!
:lol:

...days I think you mean

Or did the 40D come from elsewhere?

[boomerakl]

...days I think you mean

Or did the 40D come from elsewhere?


yep, HN.

if you think i'm gonna keep up this conversation just to get your message count up, you've got to think again!
:lol:

[Trumples]

yep, HN.

if you think i'm gonna keep up this conversation just to get your message count up, you've got to think again!
:lol:

Bugger, sprung!

But then again every one I post you still keep one ahead :p

[asxu]

anyone willing to lend me a 100-400 or 300 for this weekend? my friend wants me to shoot his soccer.. it's a HUGE ask i know, but if you don't ask you don't recieve.

[asxu]

john, just looking at your gallery, love the abstract photo you have!

[wakko]

would if I could... can't so I won't :(

[Trumples]

john, just looking at your gallery, love the abstract photo you have!

Thanks Tim. Taken during a wander around Chinatown in Bangkok earlier this year.

Re the 100-400 would be feasible if it wasn't already booked for a shoot on Moreton Bay this w/e :confused:

[asxu]

thanks anyway trumples, what's happening at moreton bay?

[Nick C.]

...although most of mine are not of quality :|
I can vouch for this ;):D

[Trumples]

thanks anyway trumples, what's happening at moreton bay?

Going out on friends boat overnight to South Straddie in search of elusive Pelicans, dolphins and turtles. Maybe this time they'll co-operate

[asxu]

good luck!

[Greg_C]

anyone willing to lend me a 100-400 or 300 for this weekend? my friend wants me to shoot his soccer.. it's a HUGE ask i know, but if you don't ask you don't receive.

I would normally say yes but this weekend is bad, sorry. Depending on your access to the side of the ground I found 70-200 better most of the time. Mind you, that lens is in use also this weekend.

[asxu]

anyone willing to lend me a 70-200 or 100-400 or 300 for this weekend? my friend wants me to shoot his soccer.. it's a HUGE ask i know, but if you don't ask you don't receive.

D:

haha

[leitch]

hey guys, me again. i'll just keep popping in :p

anyone here looking for a second camera body? got a 350D going cheap! can even sell it to you with the crappy kit lenses if you want!

[shayb]

anyone willing to lend me a 70-200 or 100-400 or 300 for this weekend? my friend wants me to shoot his soccer.. it's a HUGE ask i know, but if you don't ask you don't receive.

D:

haha

you can rent a 70-200 2.8 HERE (http://www.kayellqld.com.au/7.html) for $90 for the weekend.

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hey guys, me again. i'll just keep popping in :p

anyone here looking for a second camera body? got a 350D going cheap! can even sell it to you with the crappy kit lenses if you want!

*cough* Feng *cough* Rob

Gee, looks like i got a nasty cough while we were all out the other night :rolleyes::p

[asxu]

leitch, how much are you looking for?

[leitch]

id be looking for like $800 with the 2 lenses, 1gb card, strap, battery, battery charger thing, and i have a little bag somewhere if anyone wanted it.. won't fit both lenses though...

i want a 30D :p

would prefer to sell it with the lenses as they're a bit hard to shift on their own, but i guess i could do it without them for less..

[asxu]

hmm.. normally i would rent it if i was being paid for the shots, but the team said they will only pay for printing fees.. that's if they even like them.

[asxu]

and, how many actuations leitch? ;p

[leitch]

probably should have added that :p

not 100% sure.. is there a definite way to tell? around 10k i think.. had it for about 12 months. never dropped, no issues whatsoever.

[asxu]

and some sample images? i'm not exactly interested, just probing out information for others.

[Carjo]

you can rent a 70-200 2.8 HERE (http://www.kayellqld.com.au/7.html) for $90 for the weekend.

Yeah... plus insurance and the $300 security fee. :lol:

anyone here looking for a second camera body? got a 350D going cheap! can even sell it to you with the crappy kit lenses if you want!

*cough* Feng *cough* Rob

I've been thinking about that the last couple of days. If I get this job at Dick Smith Electronics (I had a phone interview on Tuesday) I'm going to buy a brand new 400D. Failing that I'd probably buy Helen's.

[asxu]

yay, rob will be digital next time i see him! D:

what sort of technical knowledge do you have to have to work at dick smith electronics, i might apply there too!

[leitch]

and some sample images? i'm not exactly interested, just probing out information for others.
yeah no worries. all images i have posted have been take with it, obviously...

really should have thought to include sample images :oops: bit new to this whole deal heh...

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5268/img96162ka5.jpg

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2648/waterplayreeditedxo5.jpg

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5011/keelantdfp7.jpg

it's the silver colour body, too...

[-spam-]

*sigh*

Im now mid range zoomless. Sold my dad the 28-135 this arve as per the original plan so now i need a replacement.

Option A: Tammy 28-75 f2.8

Option B: Sigma 24-70 f2.8

Option C: Tammy 90mm f2.8 Macro

Option D: Canon 85mm f1.8

Any input?

[asxu]

canon 24-70/2.8 ;)

i'd go with the sigma, personally.

[Carjo]

yay, rob will be digital next time i see him! D:

what sort of technical knowledge do you have to have to work at dick smith electronics, i might apply there too!

Haha, I hope so. :)

It depends. By applying to DSE, you could possibly end up at a Tandy store. The store I'm applying for isn't even open yet so I don't know whether it'll be a DSE or a Tandy.

Requirements (as far as I understand them):
Tandy: Better than average knowledge of audio/visual and home appliance type products. Knowing how to set them up would be an advantage.
DSE: Same as above, though DSE sells component electronics like switches, wire, plugs/sockets, LEDs and other stuff that is used on circuit boards as well. They usually look for someone with a decent product knowledge in this area as a result.

[-spam-]

canon 24-70/2.8 ;)

i'd go with the sigma, personally.

haha, been pushing for the L but it aint gonna happen :(

Bad things about the sigma though, 82mm filter thread, AF and flare :confused:

[Carjo]

it's the silver colour body, too...

That leaves me out. Mine must be black - the 3000N is silver. :p;)

[Carjo]

*sigh*

Im now mid range zoomless. Sold my dad the 28-135 this arve as per the original plan so now i need a replacement.

Option A: Tammy 28-75 f2.8

Option B: Sigma 24-70 f2.8

Option C: Tammy 90mm f2.8 Macro

Option D: Canon 85mm f1.8

Any input?

Sigma 24-70. :)

[leitch]

That leaves me out. Mine must be black - the 3000N is silver. :p;)pfftt... it still goes *click* and *beep* and *flash* :D

[Carjo]

pfftt... it still goes *click* and *beep* and *flash* :D

haha... if you say so. ;) How much are you asking for it anyways?

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

*sigh*

Im now mid range zoomless. Sold my dad the 28-135 this arve as per the original plan so now i need a replacement.

Option A: Tammy 28-75 f2.8

Option B: Sigma 24-70 f2.8

Option C: Tammy 90mm f2.8 Macro

Option D: Canon 85mm f1.8

Any input?
85 f1.8 and a cheap pair of shoes :)

A fine lens, one of my favourites. May be a bit long on a crop body, depends what you want to use it for I guess.

[leitch]

haha... if you say so. How much are you asking for it anyways?i'd ideally like $800 or there abouts with all the stuff it originally comes with - trying to not have to throw in too much of my limited funds to make the upgrade!

[-spam-]

85 f1.8 and a cheap pair of shoes :)

A fine lens, one of my favourites. May be a bit long on a crop body, depends what you want to use it for I guess.

Hmmm.... well i was thinking about having that, my 50 and also buying helens 30mm (damn fine lens) and then perhaps the siggy 105 macro and just going with primes in the mid range area.

[HelenThura]

*sigh*

Im now mid range zoomless. Sold my dad the 28-135 this arve as per the original plan so now i need a replacement.

Option A: Tammy 28-75 f2.8

Option B: Sigma 24-70 f2.8

Option C: Tammy 90mm f2.8 Macro

Option D: Canon 85mm f1.8

Any input?


Out of those you have listed the Canon 85mm 1.8.
Mine arrived today and damm this lens is a sweet thing. I say that with the 50mm and the 30mm (damm fine too) as a sweet prime set up till you have the dough /kidney for the 24-70 2.8 because really why drop money on a substandard sigma/tammy of the same range. Does it have a red ring??? no!

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Out of those you have listed the Canon 85mm 1.8.
Mine arrived today and damm this lens is a sweet thing. I say that with the 50mm and the 30mm (damm fine too) as a sweet prime set up till you have the dough /kidney for the 24-70 2.8 because really why drop money on a substandard sigma/tammy of the same range. Does it have a red ring??? no!

Hmm... good points :)

Although, to throw another spanner in teh works, how about this (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=377047)?

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Hmm... good points :)

Although, to throw another spanner in teh works, how about this (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=377047)?

Beautiful lens but boy is it slow to focus. But when it gets there oh la la.

Ummmm, I thought you wanted a zoom not a macro (despite it making a nice portrait lens)

And i agree with Helen, you really need that nice red ring on the end of it :lol:

[catsith]

jeez you guys post a lot in here! 500 pages this year... :eek:

anyway, i got bored today with uni study..

i cant work out what the problem with the red is in this photo... started off too bright, now im not sure if this has lost the nice vibrancy it had or not...

does anyone have any ideas as to how this could be made better? its got me stumped... (apart from the fact that i rushed the shot and chopped off the bottom of the glass!)

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2648/waterplayreeditedxo5.jpg

hi leitch, you must be new here, as i don't remember seeing your name before now. ( i have been away for a few weeks). This is my version of what to do..
use a light tent, and make sure you have a smooth background, camera on tripod, remote cable release. At least 2 lights either side to create even light. Drop in the food colouring from above, and start snapping. here is my result i did a while ago. Shoot in raw and fix the white balance in post processing. I did a test shot before i put in the colouring.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f24/ottine/IMG_1539finalweb2.jpg

[leitch]

thanks tina! unfortunately i'm limited by only having one flash at the moment, and no other really suitable lights at easy access. no remote shutter release, nor tripod at the moment either unfortunately, so i was making do with what i have haha. thanks a lot for your input, your example is certainly far better than anything i managed!

oh and yes, i'm new.. well, to the Brisbane group anyway - after a year on POTN, i thought i should probably introduce myself :p

[catsith]

Welcome back tina, no doubt you have a great time.
thanks reece, i sure did.

Welcome back tina. keep posting those holiday snaps!
god, when i manage to get some time to process!!

[quote=Nick C.;3912844]Welcome to the Brisbane POTN thread, catsith ... wait a minute ... we know you already. It's been so long I'd forgotten :D
Good to have you back, Tina. Nice shots of the bears! It seems you couldn't get as close as Greg did to the water dragon :)

haha nick, you crack me up!! Actualy, greg has a secret weapon, it's a 200-800 lens, with a 4x converter, that's how he got so close!! I should have used mine! Mind you, there were times when i wished i had bought your big lens!

thanks for welcome back wishes guys. and greg, you are right, i need a holiday to do my snaps, annoying that i have so much to do this week that i don't have much time.

[HelenThura]

Feng with flash wars
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1318/1371379070_d7442da789_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenpalsson/1371379070/)

The city
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1180/1371377438_32372b5852_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenpalsson/1371377438/)

The crew, well most there of
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1216/1370479755_68cb48d3f6_o.jpg



mmm Sigma 105 - tempting for you young Spammy but 85mm triple ooh la la - faster focus as well.

[luke001]

You could always use the remote timer?

[Trumples]

Nice pics Helen

Giggles at da feng shot

[gebuz]

Hey nice pics Helen.

Did anyone get a pic of the new skate park in south bank?

[leitch]

Did anyone get a pic of the new skate park in south bank?
?? :eek:

[wakko]

Hey nice pics Helen.

Did anyone get a pic of the new skate park in south bank?

lol

?? :eek:

fake beach thing :)

[leitch]

fake beach thing :)
aah okay. i was getting excited.. already been fined riding in there trying to get photos :( empty pools are so much fun... i didn't even get a single shot off though.. totally not worth the money...

[wakko]

Giggles at da feng shot

:o

i gotta find that one of kelsey giggling...

[HelenThura]

Hey nice pics Helen.

Did anyone get a pic of the new skate park in south bank?

Lol, I saw that/noticed and thought damm that looks sweet for a play.

[boomerakl]

And i agree with Helen, you really need that nice red ring on the end of it :lol:

i hear you can get a cream for that!

[Greg_C]

Mmmm few pages to catch up on later today that I missed last nith when I went to Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds.

WOW is was awesome. You know the The War of The Worlds CD from the 70's (not the crappy movie a year or so ago), well picture that, but performed live!!

[Trumples]

i hear you can get a cream for that!

Yeah, it's called Deep Heat :p

[Trumples]

Mmmm few pages to catch up on later today that I missed last nith when I went to Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds.

WOW is was awesome. You know the The War of The Worlds CD from the 70's (not the crappy movie a year or so ago), well picture that, but performed live!!

I heard him on the radio being interviewed Monday night I think it was after Southbank.

sounded great! Ahhh the 70's, I grew up with that music :D

[asxu]

nearly up to 50 posts trumples!

[Trumples]

nearly up to 50 posts trumples!
yeah, got past that blasted kiwi sod from Sudney at least :lol:

[connormmii]

Speaking of that Sydney degenerate ill be off to see him in a fortnight along with my yearly trip to Grand Final (24 hour pubs mmmmmmm beer). At least this year my team should win it no problem.

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Speaking of that Sydney degenerate ill be off to see him in a fortnight along with my yearly trip to Grand Final (24 hour pubs mmmmmmm beer). At least this year my team should win it no problem.

morning Stuart.

Yeah was talking to him yesterday and he confirmed you were def coming down. Looks like the 3 of us are spending a day snapping the delights of Sydney on the Monday.

He's going on about having security guards stopping us getting too close to his gear - but in reality Michelle is a sweetheart and will just turn away when the raid commences ;-)

[boomerakl]

yeah, got past that blasted kiwi sod from Sudney at least :lol:


Speaking of that Sydney degenerate ill be off to see him in a fortnight along with my yearly trip to Grand Final (24 hour pubs mmmmmmm beer). At least this year my team should win it no problem.



Come on you two - I can read these you know!! Bstards!!

John - its all about quality, not quantity!
Stuart - the league season is over, & I am no longer entering into any discussions about that sport until the Roosters first game next season. Its American Football season now, so choose your team!

:lol:

[connormmii]

morning Stuart.

Yeah was talking to him yesterday and he confirmed you were def coming down. Looks like the 3 of us are spending a day snapping the delights of Sydney on the Monday.

He's going on about having security guards stopping us getting too close to his gear - but in reality Michelle is a sweetheart and will just turn away when the raid commences ;-)

I may be a little worse for wear on the Monday especially if the Storm wins.......or loses. But ill just blame any blurred shots on DOF issues.

[boomerakl]

He's going on about having security guards stopping us getting too close to his gear - but in reality Michelle is a sweetheart

she's got you fooled!!

[wakko]

nearly up to 50 posts trumples!

you didn't make your goal :|

yeah, got past that blasted kiwi sod from Sudney at least :lol:

HEY! :( oh hang on... I'm not from Sudnee :p

[three]

*phew*

all i can say is that my eyes hurt! no thanks to helen :O

[connormmii]

Come on you two - I can read these you know!! Bstards!!

John - its all about quality, not quantity!
Stuart - the league season is over, & I am no longer entering into any discussions about that sport until the Roosters first game next season. Its American Football season now, so choose your team!

:lol:

YOU CAN READ!!!!:eek: I thought Liverpool fans could only read if there was pictures.

[Trumples]

John - its all about quality, not quantity!
Stuart - the league season is over, & I am no longer entering into any discussions about that sport until the Roosters first game next season. Its American Football season now, so choose your team!

:lol:

Yes I know but you still beat me by around 20 kilos :lol::lol:;)

Oh did the feather dusters get bundled out? Bit like my lot going down with Horse Flu :)

[boomerakl]

YOU CAN READ!!!!:eek: I thought Liverpool fans could only read if there was pictures.

ahh yes, pictures of all those goals ..........
hows the weather down your part of the ladder?
:D

[Trumples]

[quote=wakko;3924236]you didn't make your goal /quote]

I'll be there by bedtime tonight - I have the day off

[boomerakl]

HEY! :( oh hang on... I'm not from Sudnee :p


Wakko - hello from another "not a real aussie"

[Trumples]

Wakko - hello from another "not a real aussie"

Scott you are not a real k1w1 either - you support American Rules :p

[boomerakl]

Scott you are not a real k1w1 either - you support American Rules :p

in that respect, I'm almost overqualified as an aussie - I'll watch almost any sport!

[connormmii]

ahh yes, pictures of all those goals ..........
hows the weather down your part of the ladder?
:D

You dont win the premiership in September, Browney come winter time we will see how those spaniards like playing in the snow and sleet of 'Sunny Liverpool' Men from the boys, scott men from the boys

[Trumples]

in that respect, I'm almost overqualified as an aussie - I'll watch almost any sport!

Yes but I worry about the teams you barrack for! They all seem loosers :)

OK sig line updated, decision been made. Thankfully financial controller doesn't read this forum.

[asxu]

i couldn't reach my post count, i had music practice (i'm a drummer), and then my parents made me go to bed as soon as i got home..

[asxu]

bad excuse i know, i'll make it today though..

[Trumples]

bad excuse i know, i'll make it today though..

Oh well, things were quiet around here last night anyway

[asxu]

yeah, it has been since after the meet, there's much activity to post photos, then it quietens down.

[boomerakl]

Yes but I worry about the teams you barrack for! They all seem loosers :)

OK sig line updated, decision been made. Thankfully financial controller doesn't read this forum.

i've forwarded a screen dump to your accounts department - you can thank me later!
:lol:

[Trumples]

i've forwarded a screen dump to your accounts department - you can thank me later!
:lol:

I've told you before, my death will be quick and painful ;-)

[connormmii]

I've told you before, my death will be quick and painful ;-)

John,

Dont you have any work to do??? I dont know it must be great being a man of leisure like you and El Kiwi.

[Trumples]

John,

Dont you have any work to do??? I dont know it must be great being a man of leisure like you and El Kiwi.

Day off, one of the joys of being self-employed so they say ;-)

El k1w1 just been on phone - like you he is hoping for a cruisy day

[boomerakl]

Day off, one of the joys of being self-employed so they say ;-)

El k1w1 just been on phone - like you he is hoping for a cruisy day

not hoping for a cruisy day - trying wholeheartedly to encourage it!!

[connormmii]

Day off, one of the joys of being self-employed so they say ;-)

El k1w1 just been on phone - like you he is hoping for a cruisy day

I know a self employed guy who is suing his boss for sexual harassment:D

[Trumples]

I know a self employed guy who is suing his boss for sexual harassment:D

I've thought of that but it would never stand up in court *giggles*

[connormmii]

I've thought of that but it would never stand up in court *giggles*

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA now that was funny

[boomerakl]

I've thought of that but it would never stand up in court *giggles*

I heard that the case had been thrown out of court due to a complete lack of evidence.

[asxu]

uh.. lol.

[Trumples]

I heard that the case had been thrown out of court due to a complete lack of evidence.

Hmmmmmmm, vile creature

[Carjo]

I know a self employed guy who is suing his boss for sexual harassment:D

At least he always gets employee of the month. ;)

[boomerakl]

The companies motto is

"beatings will continue until morale improves"

[asxu]

chatter here is slow today.. ;(

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chatter here is slow today.. ;(

Just looks like there a few people trying to uppity their post count ;)

Anyways, Ill be out for a few hours soon. Hope i dont have to catch up on too much when i get back

[asxu]

don't you do the whole school thing sam?

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don't you do the whole school thing sam?

Finished last year. Technically Im on a gap year at the moment

[wakko]

Just looks like there a few people trying to uppity their post count ;)

yea gotta be careful with that... mods don't appreciate that sorta thing :)

[wakko]

Finished last year. Technically Im on a gap year at the moment

heheh a 'gap' year?