POTN Aussie Club #3: This one's going straight to the pool room.

[Jim G]

Hi everyone.

Back from Tassie now.

High praise for DDP: took my 5D in on the way home, couldn't replicate the issues (something weird with battery/lens connectivity) but explained them thoroughly and they gave me a new one on the spot.

Of course I didn't realise it was old stock at the time ... hadn't heard the 5D II announcement ;)

Anyway, more Tassie photos soonish.

That's pretty darn good service. Welcome back ;)

[Greg_C]

This just passed my way and I laughed at it.

Paddy was working at the fish plant in Cork when he accidentally cut off all 10 of his fingers. He went to the emergency room in Cork's hospital.

The doctor looked at Paddy and said, 'Let's be avin' da fingers and I'll see what oi can do'.

Paddy said, 'Oi haven't got da fingers.'

'Whadda ya mean you haven't got da fingers? Lord Tunderin' Jesus, it's 2008! We's got microsurgery and all kinds of incredible techniques. I could have put dem back on and made you like new! Why didn't ya bring da fingers?!?'

And Paddy said, ' How da fock was I 'spose to pick dem up?'

[tangcla]

Guess what I just ordered ;) ;)

[::John::]

This just passed my way and I laughed at it.

Paddy was working at the fish plant in Cork when he accidentally cut off all 10 of his fingers. He went to the emergency room in Cork's hospital.

The doctor looked at Paddy and said, 'Let's be avin' da fingers and I'll see what oi can do'.

Paddy said, 'Oi haven't got da fingers.'

'Whadda ya mean you haven't got da fingers? Lord Tunderin' Jesus, it's 2008! We's got microsurgery and all kinds of incredible techniques. I could have put dem back on and made you like new! Why didn't ya bring da fingers?!?'

And Paddy said, ' How da fock was I 'spose to pick dem up?'

LMAO

[ofdphoto]

LMAO
Ditto :D

[AdamC]

They all need a Sunday dose of Models at 10 paces :lol:

I have no idea what that means.

[JustinLawrence]

Guess what I just ordered ;) ;)

You didn't....did you?

[S7000]

Indeed, it's a common problem. I have a card in my bag that says "the camera doesn't matter - just go shoot" as a reminder. :)

Nice idea...I should probably make some cards of my own...

[tangcla]

You didn't....did you?
Don't know what you're talking about.

[Boucher]

what have you ordered clarence?

[Jim G]

Woots! Picked up iPhone and Domke F3x today.

...and I can't play with either because I'm on night duty. grumble.

F3x is a pretty sweet bag - as usual for a Domke holds a surprising amount for the apparent size of it... there's a plan for tomorrow while I'm trying to stay awake all day so I can sleep - maybe do a bag review or two :p

[tangcla]

meh @ iPhone. w00t @ HTC Diamond. :D

What did I order? Oh, nothing...

[Boucher]

lol I'm looking at getting an iphone.. as soon as my 3 contract runs out I'm running straight to optus.

[Jim G]

lol I'm looking at getting an iphone.. as soon as my 3 contract runs out I'm running straight to optus.

I ended up going with Virgin... similar plans to Optus but I chose them for their much smaller cancellation fee as I'm intending on leaving the country not all that long before the contract expires.

The phone's pretty damn good for what I wanted it for so far - just gotta wait for my number to port across so I can have a proper go at the web browsing.

[Michael]

I don't like you Clarence!!:p

[Michael]

What about your old 5D Clarence??

[Boucher]

I still don't know what Clarence ordered lol.. It can't be a 5D II because you can't preorder them yet.. or can you? :D

[Michael]

I still don't know what Clarence ordered lol.. It can't be a 5D II because you can't preorder them yet.. or can you? :D
Yeah, you can at QCSA and DDP. Look at his gear list.

[Boucher]

hey Clarence I'll buy your 5D if you give it to me for under 1500 bucks :D

[AdamC]

Eh, putting gear in your gear list that you don't even have yet is pretty lame, Angus. Oh wait, I mean Clarence. It's hard to tell you apart sometimes.

[Michael]

How do we know Clarry doesn't have a pre release camera... just saying.. :p

[Welby]

Eh, putting gear in your gear list that you don't even have yet is pretty lame, Angus. Oh wait, I mean Clarence. It's hard to tell you apart sometimes.

:lol::lol::lol:

yes models are good to look errr i mean photography old fart ;)

[ANGUS]

Woots! Picked up iPhone and Domke F3x today.

...and I can't play with either because I'm on night duty. grumble.

F3x is a pretty sweet bag - as usual for a Domke holds a surprising amount for the apparent size of it... there's a plan for tomorrow while I'm trying to stay awake all day so I can sleep - maybe do a bag review or two :p

Would love a bag review of it... Cant wait to get my IPhone... free :D

[tangcla]

lol, I didn't buy one... just wanted to stir it up :D

[::John::]

lol, I didn't buy one... just wanted to stir it up :D

Don't be a wuss. $100 gets you on the list for one. It's easy - want Stu's bank details?

[Michael]

Don't be a wuss. $100 gets you on the list for one. It's easy - want Stu's bank details?
I'm already tempted... Don't you dare.. :p

[tangcla]

LIkewise, tempted but can't justify it right now.

[davo_robbo]

hey all :)

heres a few from today, 5D and 50 1.4 (as usual)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2865371360_e12e266cb5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2864556883_2b85690fbc_b.jpg

[Boucher]

wow that kid has crazy eyes.. who is it btw?

[tangcla]

Some random on the street.

(I'm serious...)

[davo_robbo]

it was.. lady was walking past at the botanic gardens and piper was like.. *points at kid* what a cutie lol..
and im like.. scoore :) ( i asked the lady and she happily let me lol)

[ANGUS]

it was.. lady was walking past at the botanic gardens and piper was like.. *points at kid* what a cutie lol..
and im like.. scoore :) ( i asked the lady and she happily let me lol)

Peddo! :lol:

[davo_robbo]

Peddo! :lol:

siick minded child lol..

[S7000]

Yeh, wouldn't be saying that too loud... :p

[Boucher]

ahh fair enough..

5D Mark II hands on preview (http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos5dmarkII/)

[ANGUS]

All packed for tomorows shoot, 28 kilos of gear...

[S7000]

ahh fair enough..

5D Mark II hands on preview (http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos5dmarkII/)

Looks like a nice piece of kit.

[Boucher]

It does indeed.. I'm very much contemplating one, I'd have to sacrifice getting a lens or two for a while though..

[S7000]

I'd say a lens over body...Or take a loan and get everything. :P

[tangcla]

I want the 5D2. :(

Who wants to buy a 5D? :D

[Boucher]

well I've almost got all the money for it, and I'd have no idea how I'd save up 3K in one go again.. the only reason I'm getting the money is from my tax and from selling my body and 10-22..

[S7000]

I want the 5D2. :(

Who wants to buy a 5D? :D

If you'll take what's in my wallet at this point... :D

Just for some incentive...I had a win on the dogs today!!! Ay ay!!

[S7000]

well I've almost got all the money for it, and I'd have no idea how I'd save up 3K in one go again.. the only reason I'm getting the money is from my tax and from selling my body and 10-22..

Gotta love tax season!

[DAdeGroot]

ahh fair enough..

5D Mark II hands on preview (http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos5dmarkII/)

Oooh, Weather sealing - 10mm in 3min (that's torrential downpour levels).

Quite unexpected.

Makes you wonder if they'll be refreshing the 1 series ahead of schedule.

[ANGUS]

bugger! Got to get bus to school tomorow, how do i get 28 kilos on and off 2 busses?

[Boucher]

haha so true.

how many clicks clarence and got pics of the body? if the price is right :D I might consider

[tangcla]

My body has had about 5K clicks. Good condition body, except for one scuff mark under the screen which I have no idea how it happened. :(

Not sure just yet, need to wait until 5D2 is available for purchase. It's not that I can't afford - it's just that I can't justify it yet. :p

[ofdphoto]

bugger! Got to get bus to school tomorow, how do i get 28 kilos on and off 2 busses?
You carry it.

Or leave the bits you don't need at home.

[Boucher]

get a pack horse angus

[ANGUS]

You carry it.

Or leave the bits you don't need at home.

grrr, need it all, already done the "what dont i need" number

[ofdphoto]

grrr, need it all, already done the "what dont i need" number
Do it again.

I took too much to Tassie.

[photobitz]

grrr, need it all, already done the "what dont i need" number

Where are you taking 28kg of gear?

[ANGUS]

Do it again.

I took too much to Tassie.

Can't, Im photo manager for a large event, need it all to set up remotes etc etc

Hard Drives
Magic Arms
MonoPods
Pocket Wizards
Speedlights
Cables
And camera gear plus more...

[ofdphoto]

More info about said event?

[ANGUS]

More info about said event?

I will after said event. Its in one of the olympic stadiums.

[S7000]

Its in one of the olympic stadiums.

And?

[Jim G]

ahh fair enough..

5D Mark II hands on preview (http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos5dmarkII/)

Oh awesome. You've given me something to read overnight when it gets quiet now :D

[ANGUS]

geuss what i just did................. :lol:

[photobitz]

I will after said event. Its in one of the olympic stadiums.

Oh, have they moved the Mardi Gras this year?

[tangcla]

Do you *really* need hard drives?

Told you just to get some larger memory cards... that would easily remove 1kg already.

I'm still learning to pack less - usually I can make do with one or two lenses for a job.

[ANGUS]

Oh, have they moved the Mardi Gras this year?

:lol: No but photo manager for that would be a decent job... If you would just get your mind out of the gutter...

[ANGUS]

Do you *really* need hard drives?

Told you just to get some larger memory cards... that would easily remove 1kg already.

I'm still learning to pack less - usually I can make do with one or two lenses for a job.

I got 51gb of CF but we need to compile about 5 photographers from my school worth in one central location for me to cut down later.

[Boucher]

so the plan is to delete all other photogs photos and just submit yours? :D

that's alright Jim..

[ANGUS]

so the plan is to delete all other photogs photos and just submit yours? :D

that's alright Jim..

Nah, just fill what we need.

[photobitz]

:lol: No but photo manager for that would be a decent job... If you would just get your mind out of the gutter...

Well, you are always so secretive I just assumed you were hiding in the closet...

:lol:

[photobitz]

Was trying to get some good bird shots today but the weather was pretty ordinary. I came across a rabbit but when I chased him, this is what I got...

305879

Cheeky bugger!

[Jim G]

Was trying to get some good bird shots today but the weather was pretty ordinary. I came across a rabbit but when I chased him, this is what I got...

305879

Cheeky bugger!

Heh... gold! :p

[Warrenism]

anyone else get the feeling they are really triyng to push the 5D MKII to the general consumer as well as wedding and gig togs?

[Michael]

Yep.

[Jim G]

anyone else get the feeling they are really triyng to push the 5D MKII to the general consumer as well as wedding and gig togs?

Makes sense to... that's how Sony's going to be pushing its A900 24mp FF cam - "Look, it's got more MP than Canon's $10k 1ds, it's an incredible bargain for not all that much more than you were wanting to spend already and you get pro this, that, the other"... etc.

Like with that advanced creative basic whatever mode where you select a slider for DOF and exposure... not something pros are going to use but if you were new to it and unfamiliar with how cameras worked it could be a friendly way to ease into it.

[Banno]

Makes sense to... that's how Sony's going to be pushing its A900 24mp FF cam - "Look, it's got more MP than Canon's $10k 1ds, it's an incredibly bargain for not all that much more and you get pro this, that, the other"... etc.

Like with that advanced creative basic whatever mode where you select a slider for DOF and exposure... not something pros are going to use but if you were new to it and unfamiliar with how cameras worked it could be a friendly expensive way to ease into it.

Very good point, i was going to say the same but you beat me to it.

Only for beginners you forgot to add the expensive part :) (relatively)

[Jim G]

Very good point, i was going to say the same but you beat me to it.

Only for beginners you forgot to add the expensive part :) (relatively)

precisely - there's a ripe market of people who are interested in gadgets flush with money who don't mind spending up on electronics gear - look at home theatre systems for $5k+, ultra-fast desktops and laptops, 50"+ plasma/LCD TVs... spending a large amount on gadgets and electronics is getting very much the everyday.

I reckon Sony'll sell quite a few of those cameras to that area of the market... mind you, the 5D II ought to do quite well too given the similar specs.

[Warrenism]

and dont forget the auto iso setting and that is present for every mode bar manual.
Well, good on to Canon if that marketing approach works for them.

[Jim G]

and dont forget the auto iso setting and that is present for every mode bar manual.
Well, good on to Canon if that marketing approach works for them.

I'd like to see an improved auto-ISO mode than the hacky one I can get on the 1D... 1/60s is a stupid limit to be able to set shutter speed to.

[DAdeGroot]

I came across a rabbit but when I chased him, this is what I got...

Cheeky bugger!

hahaaha, cheeky bugger indeed!

I'd like to see an improved auto-ISO mode than the hacky one I can get on the 1D... 1/60s is a stupid limit to be able to set shutter speed to.

Ah, obviously stuck in the '40s when news photogrraphers all shot f/5.6 1/60th with Speed Graphics ;-)

[Hazey]

Dan...that's a fantastic shot...framed beautifully and sharp as with such a great capture too. Keeper!
Davo...did you do something to the childs eyes in PP? Although they are fastinating they look almost doll like..actually in the first shot he looks like a doll full stop.Was this due to PP or was it as you saw? Seriously cute kid! And beautiful captures! I seriously need a 50 1.4.
On a side note...you have guts.I imagine it would be way more awkward for a bloke to ask a stranger if they can take photos of their child than a woman...so many sick minds out there causing over protective parents.

I do a few casual shifts at Coles each week to help pay for my 'habit' and this lady came through the other day with a little girl aged about two...and she had eyes very similar to that. Such a light aqua blue and yet almost irridescant (sp?), I had never seen eyes of such an unusual colour before.
I turned to the mother to ask where her daughter got such amazing eyes...only to see mum had same eyes. Very unusal.
I see sooo many adorable kids in that job....smiley ones with big eyes and curly hair and I have to bite my tongue so I don't blurt out "I would love to take photos of your child sometime'.:oops:

[Hazey]

On another note....don't suppose anyone has a Lowepro Mini Trekker in good nick they are wanting to offload? Or swap for a Lowepro Nova 4?

[kja]

Dan - love the bunny! Very nice.

[Backflipboy]

bugger! Got to get bus to school tomorow, how do i get 28 kilos on and off 2 busses?
Easy, you grab random "volunteers" and say "carry this and follow me - don't ask questions, just do it".

[tangcla]

Easy, you grab random "volunteers" and say "carry this and follow me - don't ask questions, just do it".
... "and when you're done, close your eyes and open your mouth, don't ask questions, just do it."

:lol:

[coalcliff]

Ewwww.

I find it extremely funny that some one who can afford 24 kilograms of photographic gear has to catch buses.:lol::lol::lol:

[S7000]

Ewwww.

I find it extremely funny that some one who can afford 24 kilograms of photographic gear has to catch buses.:lol::lol::lol:


It depends how you're paying for it... ;)

[wakko]

It depends how you're paying for it... ;)

good call :)

[Warrenism]

Can anyone give me any details regarding public liability when organising small meet ups of photographers at a venue.

[coalcliff]

Does the venue have its own insurance cover, are you hiring the venue, are you charging the photogs?

[S7000]

Can anyone give me any details regarding public liability when organising small meet ups of photographers at a venue.

The only details I can give are...It can get pretty expensive.

[eXc450]

geuss what i just did................. :lol:

Took a photo that will impress us all and Luke will want to hang on his wall?

On that note. I have seen some of his walls. You got a challenge ahead of ya :)

[Warrenism]

Does the venue have its own insurance cover, are you hiring the venue, are you charging the photogs?


Well im looking at getting a tutorial room at the University of Sydney. I presume there may be a small fee incurred but there is no charge for the other togs.
It's basically a small gathering of strobists who want to learn the basics in classroom style setting.
I've emailed the Venue Coordinator asking for what i need. Was hoping to know more about casual events and how one sorts PLI.

[eXc450]

I didn't even know Auto ISO existed...always wish my 30D had it tho....

so I thought the way it would work is you stick it in manual and say I want this shutter and this apeture, and it goes well you need this ISO and away you go...

but from the 5DmkII - "Auto ISO (100 - 3200) in all modes except manual "

What good is it to you in say, AV, where you say I want 2.8....at what point does it change the ISO?

[DAdeGroot]

but from the 5DmkII - "Auto ISO (100 - 3200) in all modes except manual "

What good is it to you in say, AV, where you say I want 2.8....at what point does it change the ISO?

It tries to maintain the 1/focal length guide. So with a 50mm lens, it'll try to keep 1/50th as the speed while changing the iso to maintain exposure.

[DAdeGroot]

It's basically a small gathering of strobists who want to learn the basics in classroom style setting.
I've emailed the Venue Coordinator asking for what i need. Was hoping to know more about casual events and how one sorts PLI.

For the Brisbane Strobist meets, we usually get everyone attending to sign a waiver saying they are responsible for their own well being. Anyone that hasn't signed the waiver, doesn't get in.

[coalcliff]

Well im looking at getting a tutorial room at the University of Sydney. I presume there may be a small fee incurred but there is no charge for the other togs.
It's basically a small gathering of strobists who want to learn the basics in classroom style setting.
I've emailed the Venue Coordinator asking for what i need. Was hoping to know more about casual events and how one sorts PLI.
Ok, picture is clearer now. If the attendees were students at that uni, no problems, if not ask the venue coordinator for their opinion. And don't forget to invite me!

[Warrenism]

Thanks for the suggestion on the waiver Dave. I'll propose that to the Venue Manager.

Damian - Join the Strobist Aust flickr site if you haven't already. More details to be found there.

[eXc450]

It tries to maintain the 1/focal length guide. So with a 50mm lens, it'll try to keep 1/50th as the speed while changing the iso to maintain exposure.

So you are saying if I was at 200mm, it would kick in at 1/200?

Where I would use it, is doing dance performance photography, and I know that I will need 2.8 and say 1/500 to make sure I don't get blur....then allow it to vary ISO...it won't do that?

So it would be useless to me? Not that I am in the market for a new camera anyways.

[S7000]

Quick question on any Sydneysiders while i'm thinking about it...

I want to head to the SydneyFC match this weekend...How's the SFS's camera policy? I was planning on taking my 70-200. Will they stop me at the gate?

[Jim G]

So you are saying if I was at 200mm, it would kick in at 1/200?

Where I would use it, is doing dance performance photography, and I know that I will need 2.8 and say 1/500 to make sure I don't get blur....then allow it to vary ISO...it won't do that?

So it would be useless to me? Not that I am in the market for a new camera anyways.

I find auto-ISO in its current implementation most useful to me by actually using Tv... which is something I never do otherwise (I'm an M or Av person). Considering I shoot wide open 90% of the time I set the shutter speed to the minimum I want to shoot at (usually a safe amount above handholding limits) - or limit the shutter speeds available to the camera using CFns - set ISO 100 and enable auto-ISO. Since I'm shooting in dark environments the camera picks the widest aperture, sees that the ISO is way low and picks the appropriate ISO to get a good exposure.

Doesn't work all that wonderfully in practice, tbh.

If I were to want to use something other than wide open you can select the apertures available to the camera with the CFns (i.e. make it f/8 to f/11 only) for landscape stuff... not that you'd ever want to use auto-ISO for landscape stuff, mind.

What would be most useful would be an Iv mode or such where you set stuff just like manual mode and let ISO be chosen. It'd be a lot quicker than working around it like this :p


Edit: Quick question on any Sydneysiders while i'm thinking about it...

I want to head to the SydneyFC match this weekend...How's the SFS's camera policy? I was planning on taking my 70-200. Will they stop me at the gate?


Got a low-key bag to sling it in? :p I know Josh got barred from a local Newcastle football match with his 300 2.8 IS... that is rather a lot bigger than the 70-200, mind.

[S7000]

Got a low-key bag to sling it in? :p I know Josh got barred from a local Newcastle football match with his 300 2.8 IS... that is rather a lot bigger than the 70-200, mind.

I was thinking about throwing it in my technics shoulder bag. Maybe throw a jumper or something over it all...My mate said he was there once in A-reserve (about 4 rows in) and was asked to put his zoom away...Problem I feel is as soon as they see a white lens they'll be on my arse.

[Jim G]

I was thinking about throwing it in my technics shoulder bag. Maybe throw a jumper or something over it all...My mate said he was there once in A-reserve (about 4 rows in) and was asked to put his zoom away...Problem I feel is as soon as they see a white lens they'll be on my arse.

I wouldn't be surprised... I generally wouldn't take it - the hassle of getting barred and having to take the lens home/risk leaving it in the car is a bit much.

[S7000]

I wouldn't be surprised... I generally wouldn't take it - the hassle of getting barred and having to take the lens home/risk leaving it in the car is a bit much.

Only have a kit zoom otherwise...The reason I want to go is to get shots too...It sucks, cause it's all for personal use.

[Jim G]

Only have a kit zoom otherwise...The reason I want to go is to get shots too...It sucks, cause it's all for personal use.

Most venues are pretty narky and have little idea as to what constitutes a camera that will get good photos... I've seen people hauled out of the pit thanks to a 300D+kit lens but the person standing next to them with the latest LX3/G10 etc. get ignored... which are likely going to have equitable if not superior IQ at the end of the day.


For those drooling over the 5D II's specs here's a link from elsewhere in the forums showing the high ISO shots:

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4359909&postcount=1

[eXc450]

What would be most useful would be an Iv mode or such where you set stuff just like manual mode and let ISO be chosen. It'd be a lot quicker than working around it like this :p



Agreed. Tha is how I would want to use it....I don't see it being useful to *me* in any other way

[Jim G]

Agreed. Tha is how I would want to use it....I don't see it being useful to *me* in any other way

Another feature to bug Canon about.. along with a reprogrammable direct print button.. at least it works for Live View now, that's something...

[S7000]

Most venues are pretty narky and have little idea as to what constitutes a camera that will get good photos... I've seen people hauled out of the pit thanks to a 300D+kit lens but the person standing next to them with the latest LX3/G10 etc. get ignored... which are likely going to have equitable if not superior IQ at the end of the day.

It really is unfair in my view...Everyone's getting narky about cameras...:(

[S7000]

"As you are aware, cameras are permitted at A-League matches for personal use as long as it does not have a telephoto lense affixed to the camera longer than 20cm. Anything longer than this is deemed 'professional'. Photos taken can not be used for commercial purposes, enlarged or sold. "

Awesome! Looks like my 70-200 just slips under the radar... :D

General admission behind the goal...Here I come!!!

[Warrenism]

Maybe you should take a 30cm ruler with you just to prove to the security guards that it's below 20cm :)

[S7000]

Maybe you should take a 30cm ruler with you just to prove to the security guards that it's below 20cm :)

Funnily enough, that was the first thought that ran through my head. Although I then thought longer, and thought no ruler as it could be deemed as a weapon...Gonna take some tape just in case.

[Warrenism]

how about about a black texta and colouring all the white?

[photobitz]

I'd just stick it down my trousers and if the security questioned me about it I'd be screaming out "You want me to show you my WHAT?!?!?!? Well OK. But just for you big boy!", add in a wink then unbuckle my belt...

[Jim G]

Funnily enough, that was the first thought that ran through my head. Although I then thought longer, and thought no ruler as it could be deemed as a weapon...Gonna take some tape just in case.

Tape's pretty dangerous, you know!

I'd just stick it down my trousers and if the security questioned me about it I'd be screaming out "You want me to show you my WHAT?!?!?!? Well OK. But just for you big boy!", add in a wink then unbuckle my belt...

You'd need some pretty tight trousers to stop it falling down your pants leg... ;)

[photobitz]

You'd need some pretty tight trousers to stop it falling down your pants leg... ;)

Lycra baby!! ROFL

[Jim G]

Lycra baby!! ROFL

I'm torn between "dear god!" and "picsorban!" :p

I went for a walk today in an effort to stay awake... two shots:

"Bombs away!"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2867548812_de1944d86f_o.jpg

note: 135mm+birds=fail :p Nowhere near long enough for birds... it's not much of a shot technically but I thought the caption was amusing. Or maybe it's the 48 hours with no sleep. :p I did find it interesting that 1/800s is not enough to freeze a pigeon's wing tips...


f/4 and 17mm sure doesn't get you much bokeh...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2866732019_94400d8142_o.jpg

[Michael]

Got my photo5 box today... Should be a cool competition! I really like the concept.

[tangcla]

http://www.tangcla.com/photos/tuffvn_080918/images/IMG_5077.jpg
http://www.tangcla.com/photos/tuffvn_080918/images/CRW_9148.jpg

[photobitz]

I'm torn between "dear god!" and "picsorban!" :p

I went for a walk today in an effort to stay awake... two shots:

"Bombs away!"


note: 135mm+birds=fail :p Nowhere near long enough for birds... it's not much of a shot technically but I thought the caption was amusing. Or maybe it's the 48 hours with no sleep. :p I did find it interesting that 1/800s is not enough to freeze a pigeon's wing tips...


That's strange. Pretty sure I can freeze low speed aircraft propellers at 1/800 and I wouldn't think a pidgeon moved it's wings faster than that :confused:



f/4 and 17mm sure doesn't get you much bokeh...



f/2.8 and 17mm gets you even less ;)

[photobitz]

http://www.tangcla.com/photos/tuffvn_080918/images/CRW_9148.jpg

Check out the number plate... must be IR absorbing paint. Kewl :D

[tangcla]

Check out the number plate... must be IR absorbing paint. Kewl :D

haha yeah, we were wondering why it was coming up so white... guess (thanks Justin :p) it's cos red is closer to the IR spectrum :p

[JustinLawrence]

^^ That was a guess rememeber ;) One thing you know for sure is that the red paint is reflecting alot of the IR spectrum.

On that note, does anyone know the actual spectrum that the IR filters let through?

[tangcla]

720Nm, if I recall correctly,,,

[photobitz]

^^ That was a guess rememeber ;) One thing you know for sure is that the red paint is reflecting alot of the IR spectrum.

On that note, does anyone know the actual spectrum that the IR filters let through?

Depends on the filter. That one is 890nm and longer wavelength, of course the sensor can't actually pick up anything past about 2000nm.

The standard Hoya R72 is 720nm and greater which still lets through a bit of visible red.

[Jim G]

http://www.lifepixel.com/digital-infrared/faq.html#Whichdigitalcamerasdoyoumodifytoinfrared

that lists a variety of filters and the corresponding nm.

[Jim G]

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Looks kinda like the car's been driven into a swamp! That IR looks like a heck of a lot of fun...

[JustinLawrence]

JUst looked it up. its around 700 -1100 nm. Explanations can also be found as to why leaves and grasses are so bright. Crazy stuff.

[Banno]

For those drooling over the 5D II's specs here's a link from elsewhere in the forums showing the high ISO shots:

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4359909&postcount=1

Wow.... They are pretty bloody clean! for ISO 25600 they look f____g awesome actually!

Although I would like to see the comparison done a little better :p maybe see what the go is on the blacks where it will be more obvious!

[tangcla]

Wow.... They are pretty bloody clean! for ISO 25600 they look f____g awesome actually!

Although I would like to see the comparison done a little better :p maybe see what the go is on the blacks where it will be more obvious!

Does anyone find it amusing that the ISO6400 image is brighter than the iSO12800? :p

[Jim G]

Wow.... They are pretty bloody clean! for ISO 25600 they look f____g awesome actually!

Although I would like to see the comparison done a little better :p maybe see what the go is on the blacks where it will be more obvious!

nods, ISO 6400 is definitely cleaner than my 1d3. Heck, sRAW has a function now - for when you don't need the super high resolution and want less noise... bin half the pixels and the noise is going to improve markedly.

heck, run some noise reduction software, down-res the linked photos then add a bit of sharpening and the photos are stupidly clean.

[ofdphoto]

http://gettotallyrad.com/fun/poster8.png

[Jim G]

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Nice one. :p

[coalcliff]

Quick question for Canon Photo 5 entrants.

What are the colours of your items?

Mine:

Ribbon..Red

Crayon.. Deep Blue

Cocktail Umbrella..Bright deep pink

Bubbles and candle as normal.

Just to check we have the same same.

[Jim G]

Quick question for Canon Photo 5 entrants.

What is the colour of your items?

Mine:

Ribbon..Red

Crayon.. Deep Blue

Cocktail Umbrella..Bright deep pink

Bubbles and candle as normal.

Just to check we have the same same.

Crayon - white

Ribbon - red

Cocktail umbrella - light blue/yellow

[kja]

Be nice if I ever got mine ...

[DAdeGroot]

Quick question for Canon Photo 5 entrants.

What is the colour of your items?

Mine:
Ribbon..Red
Crayon.. Deep Blue
Cocktail Umbrella..Bright deep pink


Ribbon: Red
Crayon: Light Green
Cocktail Umbrella: Green

[tangcla]

Do we wanna share ideas about canon5?

[coalcliff]

I need a macro setup, Who's can I bludge?

[Welby]

Crayon - Brown :roll:

Ribbon - Red

Brolly - light blue

[tangcla]

Ribbon - red
Crayon - peach
Umbrella - yellow
Candle - white
Bubble - blue

[coalcliff]

Clarry I think you have been watching Reservoir Dogs for too long.

[JustinLawrence]

Dark Green Crayon
Blue Umbrella
Red Bubbles (container)

[JustinLawrence]

Crayon - Brown :roll:

Ribbon - Red

Brolly - light blue

*snicker* you got a poo stick!

[Welby]

*snicker* you got a poo stick!

:lol::lol::lol:

Didn't think of that until now thanks :p

[ofdphoto]

I need a macro setup, Who's can I bludge?

I'm selling my 60/2.8.

Sad to part with it, but I'm edging closer to 100% full-frame these days :(

I think it's the best crop sensor macro lens there is. Short enough to be great hand held and give not-too-shallow DOF, long enough to get close to stuff.

[coalcliff]

I'm selling my 60/2.8.

Sad to part with it, but I'm edging closer to 100% full-frame these days :(

I think it's the best crop sensor macro lens there is. Short enough to be great hand held and give not-too-shallow DOF, long enough to get close to stuff.

Might be another road trip on......if its the same price as the BG I bought!

[ANGUS]

event went well :D

[ofdphoto]

Might be another road trip on......if its the same price as the BG I bought!
:D

This puppy is even more "mint" than the grip was ... I've only had it on my camera half a dozen times.

Cheapest reputable price I can find is AUD$550 from B&H.

It's yours for ... $430.

And I'm off to Bowral this weekend, so could swing past and drop it off.

[tangcla]

event went well :D
Picsorban!

[Boucher]

^^

I preferred your old avatar clarence..

[ANGUS]

Picsorban!

Will tomorow, off to bed now.

[Michael]

Will tomorow, off to bed now.
As if you would sleep. Process and POST!! :D:evil:

[coalcliff]

:D
Cheapest reputable price I can find is AUD$550 from B&H.

It's yours for ... $430.

And I'm off to Bowral this weekend, so could swing past and drop it off.

Well At 9 am Saturday I am off to.......Stockton lol, for the Aussie winter Swimming Championships. Its AUD$466.80 at Beach House fyi according to the ad on Photozone, who gives it a great wrap, the product, not the store.

What time are you getting to the proper side of Sydney on Saturday, before I leave?

I am getting tired of trying to use my 100-400 as a macro!

[aaronactive]

A shot from tonight's skate session..

[tangcla]

Aaron, very nice - clone out the lamp in the background though ;)