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aussieskier

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 12:12

No... I was planning on hiking out to Paradise Park to take some fall photos... oh well... maybe I should buy some snowshoes :-D
Ha. I wouldn't do that hike in snowshoes if they paid me. Remember the hike in and outta zigzag canyon!?! There isn't all that much foliage out there for fall colors.. but do what you want :-D (mostly wildflowers and evergreens... but there is a little..)

aussieskier

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 12:12

The Hoya Pro1 UV filters were pretty cheap - I am just sad that my 77mm CPL got messed up at the balloon thing... those aren't cheap to replace!
Yea I know, I just need to get it. I am kinda waiting after this large purchase before I get the other things like a monopod and filters.

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 12:21

Ha. I wouldn't do that hike in snowshoes if they paid me. Remember the hike in and outta zigzag canyon!?! There isn't all that much foliage out there for fall colors.. but do what you want :-D (mostly wildflowers and evergreens... but there is a little..)

hmm..... I want some mountain and snow photo... maybe Trillium or Lost lake...

aussieskier

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 12:27

hmm..... I want some mountain and snow photo... maybe Trillium or Lost lake...

Have you seen that trillium lake shot that was posted in the Travel-Landscape section a few days ago?

aussieskier

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 12:28

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=386350

Linky, I think that trillium would be a cool view point to go to sometime. I have never been there with the purpose of photography.

Btw, are we still good for Sunday?

DDA

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 13:25

Wow - a snow warning already :-D Up to a foot of snow in the mountains this week... pretty impressive for the first week of October!

SWEET!!! BRING IT ON!

No! It's for me :p

BTW, it already snowed quite lo in the mountains 2 weeks ago. Quite unusual that early in the season. But I sure hope we'll have a great winter (after the last awful one...)

aussieskier

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 13:27

No! It's for me :p

BTW, it already snowed quite lo in the mountains 2 weeks ago. Quite unusual that early in the season. But I sure hope we'll have a great winter (after the last awful one...)

I am a skier (imagine that from my username :rolleyes:) I am pumped for ski season!

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 13:43

Have you seen that trillium lake shot that was posted in the Travel-Landscape section a few days ago?

Yeah - I saw that!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=386350

Linky, I think that trillium would be a cool view point to go to sometime. I have never been there with the purpose of photography.

Btw, are we still good for Sunday?

I am still good for Sunday! I may go to the lake on Saturday if the roads are okay and the sky is not too cloudy.

aussieskier

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 13:43

Yeah - I saw that!

I am still good for Sunday! I may go to the lake on Saturday if the roads are okay and the sky is not too cloudy.

It is supposed to rain both days :)

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 13:45

G'mooo

I'm still trying to catch up here but I keep getting distracted so I thought I'd post the quotes I've got so far...

Thanks! rub it in!

oh :oops: sorry, it was late, I was sleep deprived...

woot! new lens arrived today, finally.

Now to go and find me some ducks....

I've never heard of a 24-60...who makes it?

haha, so it is. :oops:

Ill download whats on the card now and find a 2.8 shot for you all ;)

Edit: i took this earlier on for another forum to show what effect an ND8 has on a scene, thought someone in here might find it useful

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1076/1474115561_7da491d5a4_o.jpg

cool! :)

DDA

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 13:49

I am a skier (imagine that from my username :rolleyes:) I am pumped for ski season!

Me too. And my new skis are getting lonely... I think they want some exercise ;-)

aussieskier

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 13:53

Me too. And my new skis are getting lonely... I think they want some exercise ;-)
I need new skis... Gah I shouldn't have bought my 300 :(. Oh well by the time the slopes open I will have been paid, and hopefully I will be able to find a nice set of skis used somewhere.

aussieskier

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:02

Well class time for me. Cheerio

DDA

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:18

To make you wait until ski time...

http://didier.di.funpic.de/wp-content/plugins/lazy-gallery/lazy-img.php?file=whistler/DSCN3312.JPG&thumb=0

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:35

just a quick post to say I've got some lenses FS (in sig) :)

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:38

just a quick post to say I've got some lenses FS (in sig) :)

hmm.... nothing I need - yay!

It is supposed to rain both days :)

Depends who you talk to.

Pete

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:39

just a quick post to say I've got some lenses FS (in sig) :)

Very sorry to see them go. Half tempted by the 14mm, but I think Ali will bash my head in with it if I buy anything more...!!

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:44

Very sorry to see them go. Half tempted by the 14mm, but I think Ali will bash my head in with it if I buy anything more...!!

Say the kitteh (Jazz) made you do it...

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:45

Very sorry to see them go. Half tempted by the 14mm, but I think Ali will bash my head in with it if I buy anything more...!!

yeah, I think puddle would do some bashing too if I bought w/o selling something. He still has the 85 f1.8 that I can use if I need the 85mm. And I have the 17-40 that I can use for WA if I need it.

Pete

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:47

I've not had a use for a UWA as yet. Then again, I've not had much use for the 85L yet either, but I'm determined to use it for portrait work when I can get some willing victims under my lights...

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:49

I've not had a use for a UWA as yet. Then again, I've not had much use for the 85L yet either, but I'm determined to use it for portrait work when I can get some willing victims under my lights...

I held out from using a UWA for many months.... but since getting the 10-22 that is the only lens on my camera. I love it!

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:50

I wonder what the 14mm might be like on the 5D? I never used it on it. Only the M3 (which made it 18.2mm)

Jon

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:53

No... I was planning on hiking out to Paradise Park to take some fall photos... oh well... maybe I should buy some snowshoes :-D
Fall colours with that touch of white always look nice, as do spring flowers with a snowy cap . . . Yeah - get the snowshoes.

Pete

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:56

Say the kitteh (Jazz) made you do it...

You could be right....

Pete

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:56

I wonder what the 14mm might be like on the 5D? I never used it on it. Only the M3 (which made it 18.2mm)

Stoppit. You're making me twitchy to find out!! :D

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:58

Stoppit. You're making me twitchy to find out!! :D

Pete...Jazz's eyes have a strange "I'm thinking of forcing you to shop" red-look in them :lol:

Pete

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 14:59

Pete...Jazz's eyes have a strange "I'm thinking of forcing you to shop" red-look in them :lol:

:D

I'm also acutely aware of how spendy I've been lately...

Jon

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 15:00

I wonder what the 14mm might be like on the 5D? I never used it on it. Only the M3 (which made it 18.2mm)
Judging by my Siggie 15-30, it'll make your eyes bulge . . . Definitely not recommended for BB self-portraits!

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 15:01

:shock: Pete - Jazz is looking at me funny...

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 15:08

Judging by my Siggie 15-30, it'll make your eyes bulge . . . Definitely not recommended for BB self-portraits!

yeah, definitely a no! :lol::lol:

thomascanty

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 15:13

Wow - a snow warning already :-D Up to a foot of snow in the mountains this week... pretty impressive for the first week of October!

I was playing around on noaa.gov yesterday, looking at the forecasts for some of my favorite places, and saw that Lake Tahoe might be getting snow later this week. Of course, that's not all that odd. I was up there in October a few years ago when there was two or three feet of the stuff on the ground.

In any case, it looks like summer is definitely on the way out! (So, why is it still 85F degrees here right now?)

tommykjensen

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 15:23

Any tips on how to improve the photo posted here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=387225

?

Pete

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 15:27

Very weird effect, Tommy. Doesn't look like a whole lot of tonality to play with there.

thomascanty

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 15:35

I actually like the B&W conversion, and I'm one who usually doesn't care much for B&W.

What caused the orange/yellow color cast anyway? Did you shoot that from one of the vehicles?

tommykjensen

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 15:37

I actually like the B&W conversion, and I'm one who usually doesn't care much for B&W.

What caused the orange/yellow color cast anyway? Did you shoot that from one of the vehicles?

The yellow color came from the lighting at the waterhole. At the three camps in Etosha they had waterholes with a viewing area.

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 15:40

The yellow color came from the lighting at the waterhole. At the three camps in Etosha they had waterholes with a viewing area.

That is a hard image to recover... but I think your black and white conversion works well... maybe use a Burn tool on the rhino to make him darker.

tommykjensen

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 15:52

why?... I like my title.. besides whatever the title fairy comes up with next would make me nervous.. I think the Lion bait can stay around for awhile.. ;)

Hehe maybe we can come up with some suggestions to the TF :p

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 15:53

very odd...I just took TD's Bigma outside (on my M3) and it doesn't AF on it at all (should it be that way?).

Mark0159

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 15:54

Moooo everyone, hows't going?

wu_wei0

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 16:24

Any tips on how to improve the photo posted here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=387225

?SORRY-no help here. Did want to say that is an AWESOME refleection. Heck I might even go more IR looking with it or something-make it even more surreal!

I like it.

Jon

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 16:58

very odd...I just took TD's Bigma outside (on my M3) and it doesn't AF on it at all (should it be that way?).Another Sigma needing re-chipping? Does it stop down properly, or haven't you got that far? (Yet another occasion for caling on Live View!)

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 17:00

Another Sigma needing re-chipping? Does it stop down properly, or haven't you got that far? (Yet another occasion for caling on Live View!)

it's Fstop shows from F4-F6.3 but I couldn't get it to AF on any of those.

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 17:13

it's Fstop shows from F4-F6.3 but I couldn't get it to AF on any of those.

Just wondering, because I have done this more than I want to admit: is the lens set to AF or MF?

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 17:14

Just wondering, because I have done this more than I want to admit: is the lens set to AF or MF?

AF ;) I checked.

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 17:20

Okay- then it does sound like it needs to be re-chipped to support the MarkIII

AF ;) I checked.

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 17:49

Okay- then it does sound like it needs to be re-chipped to support the MarkIII

yeah, I was wondering about that. Bummer. I was thinking it'd be an inexpensive way to get to 500mm but oh well.

wakko

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 17:55

mooorning all... soooo tired :(

Hey Permie? you know your old 85 f/1.2 mk1... did you ever try it on a 5D?

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 18:03

mooorning all... soooo tired :(

Hey Permie? you know your old 85 f/1.2 mk1... did you ever try it on a 5D?

yeah, it was a bee-yewtiful combo! I loved those two together. Why?

wakko

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 18:09

yeah, it was a bee-yewtiful combo! I loved those two together. Why?

Yeah they are loooovely eh? :D mmmm buttery goodness...

ANYWAY... reason for asking is... when you have the 85 mounted on the 5D... and the camera snoozes (auto power off) did it wake up again when you spin the focus ring? It never did it on my 30D, but it was the first thing I noticed on my 5D.

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 18:10

Yeah they are loooovely eh? :D mmmm buttery goodness...

ANYWAY... reason for asking is... when you have the 85 mounted on the 5D... and the camera snoozes (auto power off) did it wake up again when you spin the focus ring? It never did it on my 30D, but it was the first thing I noticed on my 5D.

you know, I don't think I ever did that...I don't remember...:lol:

wakko

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 18:12

you know, I don't think I ever did that...I don't remember...:lol:

hahaha... well you're no help are ya! :)

I need to find another 5D to try it on... :)

It doesn't do it with any other lenses... only the 85. It is an old fella though... 89 build if I recall correctly :)

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 18:16

hahaha... well you're no help are ya! :)

I need to find another 5D to try it on... :)

It doesn't do it with any other lenses... only the 85. It is an old fella though... 89 build if I recall correctly :)

well the 85 has a weird focus thing where you can only turn the focus ring when it's on the camera (Electronic manual focusing...that weird thing where you must have the camera body on to manually focus). I don't know if any other lens is like that. Maybe it has something to do with it.

wakko

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 18:19

well the 85 has a weird focus thing where you can only turn the focus ring when it's on the camera (Electronic manual focusing...that weird thing where you must have the camera body on to manually focus). I don't know if any other lens is like that. Maybe it has something to do with it.

yeah that's true.... is the MkII like that?

also... i was just having another look at the TR from the other day, and just noticed you have a starbucks cup with you on the chopper? :D

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 18:21

yeah that's true.... is the MkII like that?

also... i was just having another look at the TR from the other day, and just noticed you have a starbucks cup with you on the chopper? :D

yes, it does. That was the big complaint for version two.

and yes, on the starbucks. Even though I don't drink it too much anymore, it's my trademark :lol:

Jon

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 18:25

it's Fstop shows from F4-F6.3 but I couldn't get it to AF on any of those.
Try MF and either Av or M at f/11 or f/16 and see if the DoF preview works.

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 18:28

Try MF and either Av or M at f/11 or f/16 and see if the DoF preview works.

okay I will tomorrow when it's not raining...what will that do?

Jon

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 19:05

The rechipping problem with Sigmas has typically first manifested itself by giving an Err99 when you went to stop down. If it stops down, you're not seeing the typical chipset problem. It might still be a chipset problem, but it'll be a new and different one. But this might be worth posting either in LF or EOS Forum for feedback.

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 19:12

I just tried it on M and MF at f11 and f16. It showed the DOF fine w/no error 99. No problems MFing it but no AF at any aperture. Too weird.

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 19:30

TR... then catch up:

Adventures with Jim: The Borg Has Arrived!
http://tuppervilleranch.com/comics/TheBorgisHereT.jpg

aussieskier

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 19:33

TR... then catch up:

Adventures with Jim: The Borg Has Arrived!

:lol::lol::lol:

mmm Light amplification gear!

wakko

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 19:37

hehehe night vision :D

lmao... "what's with him?" "that's a long and complicated answer"

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 19:48

I found a perfect use for those Macs some of you are so fond of!
http://www.theapplecollection.com/Collection/MacAquarium/index.shtml

Shouldn't that be iQuarium?

Yaay, now my bike has air in the wheels. Hopefully it'll run better now, and not sound so weird...hehe

You nut!! :D

Sorry - strike that - I forgot I was speaking to one of the Gumby Squad. But us older and less supple types need 'em for that.

Gumby Squad! Love it!

also... i was just having another look at the TR from the other day, and just noticed you have a starbucks cup with you on the chopper? :D

I have it listed under "Survival Gear". :rolleyes:

wakko

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 19:59

I have it listed under "Survival Gear". :rolleyes:

i can relate to that :) heheh...

oh... and I'm not addicted :rolleyes:

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 19:59

Shouldn't that be iQuarium?

Haha - love it!

Gumby Squad! Love it!

We have so many times these days I have lost track...

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:01

i can relate to that :) heheh...

oh... and I'm not addicted :rolleyes:

Never thought you were.... :rolleyes:

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:10

I held out from using a UWA for many months.... but since getting the 10-22 that is the only lens on my camera. I love it!

Glad you're loving it, Scott! It deserves to be out of the bag. It's a fantastic lens.

Judging by my Siggie 15-30, it'll make your eyes bulge . . . Definitely not recommended for BB self-portraits!

LOL! I 2nd that!!

very odd...I just took TD's Bigma outside (on my M3) and it doesn't AF on it at all (should it be that way?).

Hmmm...weird. Try it in the brightest light of the day and see what happens.

I just tried it on M and MF at f11 and f16. It showed the DOF fine w/no error 99. No problems MFing it but no AF at any aperture. Too weird.

I'm looking forward to hearing more of your experiences with it.

three

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:19

moo all! gotta love the night vision they have so many uses... like seeing at night!

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:22

moo all! gotta love the night vision they have so many uses... like seeing at night!

So back when Sony released their first generation camcorders with "nightshot" (basically IR LEDs) they designed it so the NightShot could be activated during the DAY and in bright situations...

Well... many people soon found out that with NightShot on during the day, they could see THROUGH certain fabrics... mmmhmmm... you know where this is going....

Sony has since fixed that "problem" :-( ;-)

aussieskier

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:22

Your sudoku puzzle answers for tonight are..

0 6 7 3 9 4 5 1 8 2...

In no particular order...

Carry on.

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:22

Your sudoku puzzle answers for tonight are..

0 6 7 3 9 4 5 1 8 2...

In no particular order...

Carry on.

I really dislike that game....

wakko

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:27

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:29

I wonder what the 14mm might be like on the 5D? I never used it on it. Only the M3 (which made it 18.2mm)

Very interesting. I did get a chance to try the Tamron 14/2.8 before you bought yours. Why are you selling?

Judging by my Siggie 15-30, it'll make your eyes bulge . . . Definitely not recommended for BB self-portraits!

But still recommended for emo kids taking mirror pictures of themselves :p

three

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:32

i dont even own a sony cam :(
i'll just add that to my shopping list...

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:35

Very interesting. I did get a chance to try the Tamron 14/2.8 before you bought yours. Why are you selling?

But still recommended for emo kids taking mirror pictures of themselves :p

because I need money for a spending project :) The wedding has me broke and I was looking for a bit longer of a lens than the 300...so I don't have to use a tc if I don't want to...

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:37

Hmmm...weird. Try it in the brightest light of the day and see what happens.

I'm looking forward to hearing more of your experiences with it.

I know it's weird. I want it to work on my camera because half the reason I'm selling my lenses was to buy this but it won't. I had it out in bright light today (before the rain). I wonder if I'm doing something wrong...I had it on AF and kept it btw. f4 and 6.3...it should have worked.

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:37

because I need money for a spending project :)

ooo, keeping secrets now are we!! ;)

It sounds like too much $$ for a 40D.. hmm....

300/2.8 ISL?

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:42

because I need money for a spending project :) The wedding has me broke and I was looking for a bit longer of a lens than the 300...so I don't have to use a tc if I don't want to...

Cool!

I know it's weird. I want it to work on my camera because half the reason I'm selling my lenses was to buy this but it won't. I had it out in bright light today (before the rain). I wonder if I'm doing something wrong...I had it on AF and kept it btw. f4 and 6.3...it should have worked.

Well, if you don't have success, we can fiddle around with it if we get together this weekend.

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:44

Cool!

You know she is looking at the 500... *sigh*

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:44

ooo, keeping secrets now are we!! ;)

It sounds like too much $$ for a 40D.. hmm....

300/2.8 ISL?

first I was going to go for the bigma and still might if it works

then I thought about the 300 f2.8 and tc. but I'd have to sell something else to afford it and I don't want to...

and I really want photoshop cs3 but I may wait until fall, to buy that because I'm really considering going back to college.

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:45

Well, if you don't have success, we can fiddle around with it if we get together this weekend.

okay, that'd be good. I can't figure out what's wrong.

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:45

You know she is looking at the 50-500... *sigh*

:lol::lol::lol:

first I was going to go for the bigma and still might if it works

then I thought about the 300 f2.8 and tc. but I'd have to sell something else to afford it and I don't want to...

and I really want photoshop cs3 but I may wait until fall, to buy that because I'm really considering going back to college.

Permie, don't worry about it. Puddle's made of money. I checked.;)

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:46

:lol::lol::lol:

Permie, don't worry about it. Puddle's made of money. I checked.;)

well, if he is, he's hiding it somewhere...I just looked at the bankbook :lol:

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:46

:lol::lol::lol:

Not exactly what I said... :rolleyes:

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:46

If I don't have a 500 by February (and I'm 95% sure I won't), I seriously considering renting one for K-Falls.

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:47

If I don't have a 500 by February (and I'm 95% sure I won't), I seriously considering renting one for K-Falls.

oh that'd be cool!

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:47

well, if he is, he's hiding it somewhere...I just looked at the bankbook :lol:

Check his arms and legs. They're all cash. That way if you have to pay an arm and a leg for one of those lenses, you're set!

Not exactly what I said... :rolleyes:

Oh.:oops::rolleyes::p

wakko

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:48

i dont even own a sony cam :(
i'll just add that to my shopping list...

:shock::shock::shock::shock:

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:49

In terms of size and price I want the 300 f/2.8 w/TCs... in terms of focal length I want the 600mm + 1.4x TC.... the middle of the road in price, size, focal length and image quality is the 500 + 1.4...

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:54

You know she is looking at the 500... *sigh*

mmmmmm 500/4 ISL :D

first I was going to go for the bigma and still might if it works

then I thought about the 300 f2.8 and tc. but I'd have to sell something else to afford it and I don't want to...

and I really want photoshop cs3 but I may wait until fall, to buy that because I'm really considering going back to college.

You may not like the Bigma, it's 1.5 pounds heavier than the biggest glass you currently own.. AND no IS, which makes it even more challenging to handhold. Of course if you're going to toss it on a Wimberley Sidekick that makes light work of the handhold/IS bit, but then you have to cart 8 pounds of tripod into the field. The good news is that the ballhead I sold you is Sidekick-ready. :)

And f/6.3 is slow.....

Would you CARRY the 300/2.8? Or worse, is Puddle going to carry it as well as pay for it :mrgreen:

I had to ask myself that question. It's likely I won't carry my 300/2.8 to many places, but then again it is a trophy lens. Its purpose is to look good and make me feel better. So it's quite OK even if I sit it in the house most of the time...

College......my condolences.

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:55

:shock::shock::shock::shock:

Stalker dude on the loose with an IR cam!! :D

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:57

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:58

And f/6.3 is slow.....

Would you CARRY the 300/2.8? Or worse, is Puddle going to carry it as well as pay for it :mrgreen:

College......my condolences.

f/6.3 is slow... and the focus speed is slow...

College... yeah - I could have so much glass for what that costs :-D

Maureen Souza

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:58

Moooo to all of you.

I had a busy day...washed all the windows and screens and now can hardly lift my dang arm:mad:

Aaron announced that he was moving in permanently and that he would sleep on the kitchen table. Next thing I knew, he was there in full snooze:lol::lol::lol:

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:58

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:59

Or... consider the 400 f/5.6 like Dan :-D

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:59

college...yeah I know...but I've got to do something besides post here all day :lol:

Really, I need to get started with the new "non-stay at home mom" phase of my life.

Woolburr

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 20:59

Looks like the scanner's about the same vintage as the camera, judging by the raster lines on the pic.

Thank you for noticing that....I thought I was the only person that noticed the clear digital imprint! I am thinking more and more that someone was blowing more than a wee bit of smoke about that shot...not that it matters...just looks like a shot from a very low res digital camera...and then poorly processed.;)

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:00

Permie, don't worry about it. Puddle's made of money. I checked.;)

Stop.

Check his arms and legs. They're all cash. That way if you have to pay an arm and a leg for one of those lenses, you're set!

No, really. Stop.:evil:

Maureen Souza

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:01

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:01

you ever notice that the history channels commercials are all for men? You'd think that they think women never watch it :confused:

the only way I'd ever own the 300 f2.8IS would be if I sold my M3 & 300F4 IS and bought the 5D and it. I don't want to do that...sooooo...I think I'll just figure something else out. I really don't think the bigma works on my camera. I spent a long time with it today and no matter what mode I had it in, no AF.

Sigma compatibility issues? Recall the Bigma works by 'lying' to the camera that it's a f/5.6 lens at the long end. Maybe your M3 is too smart for it ;)

I had a Bigma once upon a time.. I am sorry to say that while it was a nice lens it was too much for me to handle. The 1-4 and I get along much better thanks to lighter weight and IS.

I know you said you'd never go back to crop cameras once upon a time (you did anyway with the M3) but consider the 40D. This is for the boids, yes? The 40D will (I don't give a flying @$!@# about what the carp factor crew think) give you more reach AND more MP to crop in close. That'll give you the $$ to buy the 300/2.8, which IMO is a better investment (doesn't depreciate, doesn't give AF problems).

Then if you want UWA, you can also have your cake and eat it because there are dedicated UWA solutions for 1.6x, compared to the lack thereof for 1.3x. mmmmm, Canon 10-22. That looks and acts like the 17-40 on 5D.

You aren't giving up much. I know the 5D has that Extra Special Edge, it does, but the 40D is so close it might just work too.

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:01

Stop.

No, really. Stop.:evil:

Aren't paybacks fun?! http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/185352180-L.gif

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:02

Stop.

No, really. Stop.:evil:

Could always trade the Jeep in and get a Pinto :rolleyes:

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:02

Could always trade the Jeep in and get a Pinto :rolleyes:

:cry:

Permagrin

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:03

It's big lens to use comfortably, Lisa. I used the Chief's for a day a while back and I really had to use the monopod to keep it under full control.

Yeah, that is why I'm really not seriously thinking of selling the M3 anymore. It just seems way too heavy.

But I have a bit of problem with CA (more so with the M3 than the 30D or 5D) with the 300 F4IS and any tc...so I was looking for something longer with no tc for birding. And that isn't a budget killer.

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:03

Could always trade the Jeep in and get a Pinto :rolleyes:

Like this one?

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/190182356-L.jpg

Maureen Souza

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:03

Could always trade the Jeep in and get a Pinto :rolleyes:
Or a horse.;)

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:04

Like this one?

ONLY if I get the beaded seat covers.....

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:04

ONLY if I get the beaded seat covers.....

That can be arranged, I'm sure. :cool:

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:06

That can be arranged, I'm sure. :cool:

Oh. Joy.

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:06

Yeah, that is why I'm really not seriously thinking of selling the M3 anymore. It just seems way too heavy.

But I have a bit of problem with CA (more so with the M3 than the 30D or 5D) with the 300 F4IS and any tc...so I was looking for something longer with no tc for birding. And that isn't a budget killer.

Yes, I recall you've always been concerned about weight. That's ok - so am I! It's good to think about what we're opting into.

300/4 + 1.4x + 1.3x (M3) = 546

400 + 1.6x (40D) = 640

Sounds good!

Hey, 400 DO IS? :)

wu_wei0

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:08

Like this one?

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/190182356-L.jpg

ONLY if I get the beaded seat covers.....

Beaded seat covers are an extra that I can forego,but could you get me one in green please?? I'd love one in green- that nice avacado-y color from the early 70s.

the sooner, the better.

thanks. bye bye

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:15

Beaded seat covers are an extra that I can forego,but could you get me one in green please?? I'd love one in green- that nice avacado-y color from the early 70s.

the sooner, the better.

thanks. bye bye

This is the best I can do on the green car with such short notice.

If I'd had another 15 minutes, I probably could have done it. Sorry.

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/190182224-L.jpg

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:16

I think I know about the avocado green you're talking about. A friend has an honest-to-goodness 1982 Honda Civic hatch in that color.......!!

No unfortunately I don't have pics of his ride ;)

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:17

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4056521#post4056521

Heh!!

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:24

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4056521#post4056521

Heh!!

That is funny!

And I really think the 400 f/5.6 would be a good prime for Lisa...

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:26

That is funny!

And I really think the 400 f/5.6 would be a good prime for Lisa...

40D with 400/5.6 would be even better. Sell Mk3 and recover the investment :)

There is a big difference in reach too - 400x1.3 = 520, 400x1.6 = 640! Almost a third more reach.

I suspect Puddle hates boids now, because they are driving Royal Wifeness to buy more and more gear.. ;)

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:33

I suspect Puddle hates boids now, because they are driving Royal Wifeness to buy more and more gear.. ;)

But hey- by selling the MarkIII and the 85L and the 14... it is a savings, not an expense....

though I might suggest a CF tripod and a sidekick... so add $900 to that new camera setup :-D

wu_wei0

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:36

This is the best I can do on the green car with such short notice.

If I'd had another 15 minutes, I probably could have done it. Sorry.

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/190182224-L.jpg
thanks. I appreciate the effort. :)
I have a thing for green Pintos.:lol::lol:

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:37

40D with 400/5.6 would be even better. Sell Mk3 and recover the investment :)

There is a big difference in reach too - 400x1.3 = 520, 400x1.6 = 640! Almost a third more reach.

I suspect Puddle hates boids now, because they are driving Royal Wifeness to buy more and more gear.. ;)

You have no idea. Most of my money is now going to be spent on my therapist.

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:39

You have no idea. Most of my money is now going to be spent on my therapist.

Is the therapist located at B&H?

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:40

But hey- by selling the MarkIII and the 85L and the 14... it is a savings, not an expense....

though I might suggest a CF tripod and a sidekick... so add $900 to that new camera setup :-D

Tru dat. Puddle owes us one for saving him $$ ;)

The Gitzo GT1530 is good for a light 400/5.6 setup. TECHNICALLY this rig is not recommended for focal lengths > 400mm, but the way I see it, I work at lower FL's most of the time, and exceeding a tripod's maximum rating still beats "no tripod" hands down.

You have no idea. Most of my money is now going to be spent on my therapist.

Poor puddle...instead of the shrink why not buy some glass and cheer yourself up? ;)

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:40

Is the therapist located at B&H?

:lol::lol::lol:

BTW, webcomics are a big thing. I just stumbled over this little gem:

http://sheldoncomics.com/

Very funny strip.

Carry on.

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:41

Is the therapist located at B&H?

It all begins to make sense now!

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:41

Tru dat. Puddle owes us one for saving him $$ ;)

The Gitzo GT1530 is good for a light 400/5.6 setup. TECHNICALLY this rig is not recommended for focal lengths > 400mm, but the way I see it, I work at lower FL's most of the time, and exceeding a tripod's maximum rating still beats "no tripod" hands down.

Poor puddle...instead of the shrink why not buy some glass and cheer yourself up? ;)

But... But... I don't need any more glass.

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:43

But... But... I don't need any more glass.

Oh, that's not the reason, the reason is to TMS and feel better ;)

Besides I notice a 10-22 missing from your bag....

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:44

:lol::lol::lol:

BTW, webcomics are a big thing. I just stumbled over this little gem:

http://sheldoncomics.com/

Very funny strip.
Carry on.

The current strip reminds me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofs8l4qwSx8 (some *adult* language towards the end)

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:47

:lol::lol::lol:

BTW, webcomics are a big thing. I just stumbled over this little gem:

http://sheldoncomics.com/

Very funny strip.

Carry on.

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/crackup.gif http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/crackup.gif http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/crackup.gif ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!

THE SPICE MUST FLOW!!!!!!!!!

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:47

Oh, that's not the reason, the reason is to TMS and feel better ;)

Besides I notice a 10-22 missing from your bag....

Not missing.... not needed. ;)

The current strip reminds me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofs8l4qwSx8 (some *adult* language towards the end)

Funny, it reminds me of www.tuppervilleranch.com

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:48

Not missing.... not needed. ;)

OOOOOoooooooooooh, just to hear that burns my ears!! How can you get by without a UWA!! :p

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:50

OOOOOoooooooooooh, just to hear that burns my ears!! How can you get by without a UWA!! :p

I've got the Tammy 17-50. I rarely get it down below 20. I don't know why, but I just can never see the "Bigger Picture", only the portion of that scene that catches my eye.

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:52

I've got the Tammy 17-50. I rarely get it down below 20. I don't know why, but I just can never see the "Bigger Picture", only the portion of that scene that catches my eye.

You just know someone will pick up on that comment ;)

Hmm.....what about 35/1.4L and 50/1.2L as TMS glass instead then? :p

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:59

You just know someone will pick up on that comment ;)

Hmm.....what about 35/1.4L and 50/1.2L as TMS glass instead then? :p

I will always be the bane to the Lens Forum types. I have no real interest in the 50L or the 35L. I've had the 35 f/2 and rarely used it. Rarely, as in, I used it once in the year I owned it. As for the 50L, well, I've got the 50 f/1.4 at my disposal, and it's a wonderful lens. No need there, either.

Tempt me? Tempt me with a really good 70-200 f/2.8 IS. That'll do it. Also, I've been feeling the tug for the 40D, but not enough to follow through with it.

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 21:59

This post courtesy of Apple!!!!!

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:01

This post courtesy of Apple!!!!!

Do you have your iPod yet?

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:02

This post courtesy of Apple!!!!!

NO WAY!! :D

Very cool, Chris. It's about time you got that toy!!

aussieskier

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:03

This post courtesy of Apple!!!!!

I'm sorry :lol:

Congrats though.

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:04

I will always be the bane to the Lens Forum types. I have no real interest in the 50L or the 35L. I've had the 35 f/2 and rarely used it. Rarely, as in, I used it once in the year I owned it. As for the 50L, well, I've got the 50 f/1.4 at my disposal, and it's a wonderful lens. No need there, either.

Tempt me? Tempt me with a really good 70-200 f/2.8 IS. That'll do it. Also, I've been feeling the tug for the 40D, but not enough to follow through with it.

Awwwww! :p

Actually I was thinking TD would pick up on the "can't see the bigger picture" comment ;)

And you know you want the 72/2.8 ISL.. forget this f/4.. it's useless isn't it :mrgreen:

Trade lenses with Scotlet? he wants the f/4.

This post courtesy of Apple!!!!!

Congratulations! You have now been assimilated!

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:04

Tempt me? Tempt me with a really good 70-200 f/2.8 IS. That'll do it. Also, I've been feeling the tug for the 40D, but not enough to follow through with it.

I have it (the lens), but like I said last night - it is going to get replaced with a f/4 IS one day...

Lightstream

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:04

off to lunch.......cya later.

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:05

Do you have your iPod yet?

Yep. Picked it up today.

NO WAY!! :D

Very cool, Chris. It's about time you got that toy!!

Thanks!

It's awesome!!!! The screen has amazing clarity.

My ginormous fingers are a bit of a challenge. But I'll make it work.

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:06

I have it (the lens), but like I said last night - it is going to get replaced with a f/4 IS one day...

The f/4 is super fab. I can't believe how sharp and consistent it is. I'm just thinking of a lens for lower light, indoor shots, etc.

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:06

I'm sorry :lol:

Congrats though.

Boring Meany Head!:p

Awwwww! :p

Actually I was thinking TD would pick up on the "can't see the bigger picture" comment ;)

And you know you want the 72/2.8 ISL.. forget this f/4.. it's useless isn't it :mrgreen:

Trade lenses with Scotlet? he wants the f/4.

Congratulations! You have now been assimilated!

Sorry, watching Jack Johnson Music video on my iPod and posting and PMing...not reading every post in detail.:oops:

puddlepirate44

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:07

Yep. Picked it up today.

Thanks!

It's awesome!!!! The screen has amazing clarity.

My ginormous fingers are a bit of a challenge. But I'll make it work.

Can't wait to see it. It sounds cool! Future SIL has the iPhone, and I was amazed at how much technology is shoved into that little gadget.

timbernet

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:09

Can't wait to see it. It sounds cool! Future SIL has the iPhone, and I was amazed at how much technology is shoved into that little gadget.

I was reading that the company that makes the iPhone is working on a deal with a company that makes "mini-projectors" -- yea... imagine being able to project a movie from your iPhone onto a small part of a wall....

T.D.

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:09

Can't wait to see it. It sounds cool! Future SIL has the iPhone, and I was amazed at how much technology is shoved into that little gadget.

This is virtually the same machine, without the phone. I'm on my home wireless network with it!

And it auto-rotates when you move the screen!!

aussieskier

3rd of October 2007 (Wed), 22:10

Boring Meany Head!:p

Sorry, watching Jack Johnson Music video on my iPod and posting and PMing...not reading every post in detail.:oops:

Now I am really sorry :lol::lol:.

A little bit of him goes a long way with me. There was a point in high school where playing his stuff over and over became a fad and it made me crazy.