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

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:32

It's all good

Thanks Michael
Cool, I thought I'd stick with something that an Aussie(or someone who has seen The Castle) would easily recognise.

-spam-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:32

Lame pants

-spam-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:33

Now that Im subscribed, lets get some photos on the empty walls.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2627035073_063c0b6d0e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/2627035073/)

tangcla

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:33

duck/clay shooting? :p

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:34

Lame pants

Definitions of lame on the Web:

a fabric interwoven with threads of metal; "she wore a gold lame dress"You have pants made out of metal? Isn't that a little gay?

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:34

LOL Clarence - I thought the exact same thing

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:35

Definitions of lame on the Web:
a fabric interwoven with threads of metal; "she wore a gold lame dress"You have pants made out of metal? Isn't that a little gay?

that would be lamé

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:36

that would be lamé
Arghh, so it is.

JustinLawrence

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:39

we better make this thread worthy of going into the pool room, that's a mighty big honor.

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:41

we better make this thread worthy of going into the pool room, that's a mighty big honor.
We have to set a standard... Darryl Kerrigan is watching...

Greg_C

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:45

Now that Im subscribed, lets get some photos on the empty walls.

duck/clay shooting?
na, we were shooting these. Great practice for the BIF, but we just weren't in the same league as the racing plane at 230km/hr no way I could keep up with that plane. Which of the three white lens men am I?

No.1
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2008/image35209.jpg

No.2
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2008/image35214.jpg

No.3
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2008/image35211.jpg

No.4
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2008/image35210.jpg

Then we shot the ducks

No.5
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2008/image35218.jpg

No.6
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2008/image35212.jpg

No.7
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2008/image35219.jpg

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:48

Nice shots... Gotta love the little 3D foamies. The duck shots are really nice too!

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:50

You are the one furthest away?

We have a model plane club here that meets every Saturday morning - they are very friendly and don't mind me popping in to take pics - some of them even show off a bit for the camera.

Yup - it's good practice for BIF and air shows.

tangcla

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:50

I dunno, but I love the shots, so sharp! The colours of the water in the duck shots are nice, too. I really like that shade of blue. :)

I'm guessing you're the one in the front... cos it looks like you're struggling :lol:

-spam-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:51

You have pants made out of metal? Isn't that a little gay?

I would have said its more for protection :lol:

duck/clay shooting? :p

na, we were shooting these. Great practice for the BIF, but we just weren't in the same league as the racing plane at 230km/hr no way I could keep up with that plane.

^^^ what he said.

Another from me. Just playing with PP software options in linux.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2627851170_af40f75773_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/2627851170/in/photostream/)

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:54

Sam - yer a prick - I have been trying for one of those shots for ages.

-spam-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:55

Sam - yer a prick - I have been trying for one of those shots for ages.

Heh, borrowed Gregs 70-200 2.8 IS for it. Its still a bit soft, but i still liked it ;)

Greg_C

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:57

Nice shots... Gotta love the little 3D foamies. The duck shots are really nice too!
thanks, the guy with the yellow one had some awesome control skills. He kept it stationary in this position just off of the ground, only slightly rotating about the vertical axis. A club member we were chatting to said this is harder to do than fly the helicopters.
You are the one furthest away?

We have a model plane club here that meets every Saturday morning - they are very friendly and don't mind me popping in to take pics - some of them even show off a bit for the camera.

Yup - it's good practice for BIF and air shows.
Yep, me with the shiny head. I had a slight advantage over the others, I was the only one with a 100-400. Scott and Dave had 70-200's with teles. Oh, that's right Sammy had my 70-200.

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:03

ofdphoto

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:22

Woot, new thread already. Nice work boys. And girls. I think.

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:22

Cool, I thought I'd stick with something that an Aussie(or someone who has seen The Castle) would easily recognise.

Knew ide heard that somewhere lol Couldnt place it.

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:30

Woot, new thread already. Nice work boys. And girls. I think.
That last one went quick. I remember calculating an estimated time that this one would be started... I think I said 3-4 months, so I wasn't to wrong...

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:30

Knew ide heard that somewhere lol Couldnt place it.
Hehe, best Aussie movie, along with Kenny.

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:31

Hehe, best Aussie movie, along with Kenny.

Kenny wins hands down

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:42

Kenny wins hands down
I put The Castle ahead of Kenny, as would many, I would guess.

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:47

I put The Castle ahead of Kenny, as would many, I would guess.

As an australian classic, yes i agree. As a single movie and content Kenny wins it for me.

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:49

I like The Odd Angry Shot, too

Backflipboy

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:49

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:53

I'd have been here earlier only there were a lot of posts to wade through before I found out you had all moved. Are we still allowed to do a spot of Angus bashing here? Just for the laughs of course......

No, That was in the old thread only... But i suppose if Michael wants to take it to the pool room god only knows what he wants to do once we are in there?

Welby

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:54

Here's where you've all gone.

-Pleiades-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:56

;)

I recognised the hairstyle from other shots.

Sam - I have a wee pic somewhere here of a windmill in front of a gorgeous sunset - and nothing else in the pic - no buildings - nothing but red earth.

It's a dream to get one of those one day, too.

How's this John?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2295509811_215eb75619_o.jpg

or....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2297337355_a3f6134573.jpg

and here is some red dirt for you...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2415/2371812225_350c23b4bd.jpg

:lol:

Woot, new thread already. Nice work boys. And girls. I think.

*sigh*

Backflipboy

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:57

No, That was in the old thread only... But i suppose if Michael wants to take it to the pool room god only knows what he wants to do once we are in there?
Just keep an eye on the cats....

Backflipboy

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 05:58

Who thinks my title is lame?
Your mum gave you your title so you're kinda stuck with it really.

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:01

Kinnon

First the fishing, now the windmill - I now know why you didn't pop in and say HI on the way south...

-Pleiades-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:03

why's that John? :lol:

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:04

Cheeky wench!

How's Weet?

-Pleiades-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:12

In all honesty I want to visit canberra, just maybe in summber though, I'm not handling the cold too well.

Bix? He's good, settled right in, no hassles or no crying really either which is suprising considering the weather we've had. He had a bit of a whinge when he got here, but other than that he's been really good, and learning fast! And growing fast too!

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:17

Send me your new address and I will send you the Canberra Visitor Application forms - they will need to be filled out in triplicate and need to be sent well in advance - the AFP clearance check can take up to 3 months.

Good news on Muttley ;)

-Pleiades-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:22

Cheers for that John, my new address is 1 asifanyonewouldwanttovisitcanberra rd, coldtown Vic

Do you think because I know you, I could get the forms put through quicker? Kinda like mates rates.... :lol:

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:30

Checks bank deposit ledger...

uh - that looks like a no...

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:31

Checks bank deposit ledger...

uh - that looks like a no...
Haha, what exactly do you do for a living anyway John? Sounds important...

coalcliff

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:32

Nice shots on the new thread all....

honestly you cannot compare Kenny and his "contents" to the "Castle" or even Crackerjack.

Best older aussie move.."Wake in Fright"

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:42

Haha, what exactly do you do for a living anyway John? Sounds important...

nah - not too important.

I advise Federal Departments on their large computer systems - and I install them and teach them how to keep them running. Because they are Federal Government, I need to be cleared by AFP for each site (why I can't have one clearance for all sites is beyond me). Lotsa paperwork and after hours work - but I get to work in most of the buildings here - and see behind the scenes.

Crackerjack was a good one, too.

And that stupid Kangaroo Jack movie - it was fun watching that with the grandkids :rolleyes:

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:51

nah - not too important.

I advise Federal Departments on their large computer systems - and I install them and teach them how to keep them running. Because they are Federal Government, I need to be cleared by AFP for each site (why I can't have one clearance for all sites is beyond me). Lotsa paperwork and after hours work - but I get to work in most of the buildings here - and see behind the scenes.

Crackerjack was a good one, too.

And that stupid Kangaroo Jack movie - it was fun watching that with the grandkids :rolleyes:
Oh ok, thanks for that.

Kangaroo Jack, I felt embarrassed while watching that...

I remember them saying something like: "Once you get to Sydney, take the old South road North to Alice Springs". :rolleyes:

coalcliff

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:56

Blues in front 10 points to eight...

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 06:58

Oh ok, thanks for that.

Kangaroo Jack, I felt embarrassed while watching that...

I remember them saying something like: "Once you get to Sydney, take the old South road North to Alice Springs". :rolleyes:

Watch it with a 5 year old - it's a different perspective :lol:

-spam-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 07:00

Blues in front 10 points to eight...

We at least have some points on the board this game :confused:

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 07:05

Watch it with a 5 year old - it's a different perspective :lol:
Hahah, yeah, I would imagine.

I get to see children's' reactions to a lot of crap movies. Working at a cinema has its disadvantages

tangcla

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 07:37

I just chipped my Wii :)

Case of me being stupid and not RTFM - didn't realise the chip was meant to go on the DVD drive, I stripped my Wii down to the motherboard :oops: so it took me an extra hour to put the damn thing back together!

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 07:38

HAHA Just got sent this...

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 07:45

And another... Auto correct is not always the answer http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/06/30/afa/index.html?source=refresh

Welby

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:04

You been teaching your nan how to take photos Angus :p

-spam-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:06

Case of me being stupid and not RTFM - didn't realise the chip was meant to go on the DVD drive, I stripped my Wii down to the motherboard :oops: so it took me an extra hour to put the damn thing back together!

Heh, two things come to mind...

n00b and pwn3d :p

tangcla

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:08

Heh, two things come to mind...

n00b and pwn3d :p

Hey, least it all still works :cool:

-spam-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:11

Hey, least it all still works :cool:

This is true heh.

Ahh, ill just go back to watching episodes of the IT Crowd now...

wakko

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:14

There might be an extra Think Tank Pixel Pocket Rocket, an extra Ee-S, an extra Ray flash, and an extra Sto-Fen for 580EX-II available (Alan's order was processed and sent off?! and Adorama wouldn't cancel my order)

if anyone wants them, let me know. More details when both items arrive.
(Feng, I'm thinking the Thinktank would best go to you... )

what's a think tank, how much is it, and when can I have it? :D:D:D:D

tangcla

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:15

what's a think tank, how much is it, and when can I have it? :D:D:D:D
It's a memory card holder/pouch thingy.

Angus can fill you in more :p he ordered it!

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:16

what's a think tank, how much is it, and when can I have it? :D:D:D:D

Its mine :( Nah in all seriousness if you want it its yours. I think $15 + Post, holds 10 CF cards

-spam-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:16

what's a think tank, how much is it, and when can I have it? :D:D:D:D

Kinda like the peli card cases we got from John but holds more and isnt waterproof or plastic. And made of fabric and really nothing like the peli...

http://www.penncamera.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=6026&DEPARTMENT_ID=386

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:17

I bought 2 of those just recently - only needed one so I may have one available - I'll think about it.

wakko

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:17

Its mine :( Nah in all seriousness if you want it its yours. I think $15 + Post, holds 10 CF cards

nah i don't need a CF card holder to hold 10 CF cards... :)

I have a pelican one which holds 4 ;) and a camera that holds 1... :) That's all I envisage me needing int he medium term... if I need more than 4 cards, it means it's time to upgrade my cards :)

-spam-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:18

if I need more than 4 cards, it means it's time to upgrade my cards :)

Or go another group buy from (Trumply) John ;)

/me strokes peli card case

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:20

Clarence, They come in a few colours. Can i get a choice?

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:22

Mind came from D-D. Click (http://www.d-d-photographics.com/memory.htm) - right at the bottom of the page.

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:24

Mind came from D-D. Click (http://www.d-d-photographics.com/memory.htm) - right at the bottom of the page.

Thats not the one

::John::

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:30

It's not the one Clarence is selling, or the one Trumples arranges, I agree - but it's the one I bought and it does a similar function.

tangcla

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:39

Clarence, They come in a few colours. Can i get a choice?

You mean the Think Tank? One is on its way to us already, the second one, I don't think there's a colour choice.

AdamC

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:50

Now that Im subscribed, lets get some photos on the empty walls.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2627035073_063c0b6d0e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/2627035073/)

Am I the only one who puts his *left* eye to the viewfinder?

-spam-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:51

Am I the only one who puts his *left* eye to the viewfinder?

Heh, hadnt noticed that before. And dont worry, my left eye is the one stuck to the viewfinder. Mostly because I cant focus on anything using just my right one. ;)

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:53

I can't use my left eye for the VF. I like to be able to see something other than the back of the camera through the other eye. It's good for tracking objects.

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:55

tangcla

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:21

Question for you IT guys:
any good recommendations for ADSL2+ wireless modem/routers?
Getting bored of my Belkin...

amsm

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:22

tangcla

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:23

What the L are they all looking at ? :p
oh, that was so lame I actually laughed out loud :lol:

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:24

Question for you IT guys:
any good recommendations for ADSL2+ wireless modem/routers?
Getting bored of my Belkin...
My Belkin works good... Their lifetime replacement thing used to be flawed too... One of my old routers died, when I called to get the replacement they just got my address and sent it, no verifying that I actually had one to start with. lol.

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:33

Here's a question, do you hold under the lens(fingers underneath) as with person in the foreground, or the other way around as with the second person in the above pic...

-spam-

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:34

Here's a question, do you hold under the lens(fingers underneath) as with person in the foreground, or the other way around as with the second person in the above pic...

Left hand under the lens. Lets me support it more, especially with longer lenses (which I dont actually own any of, so its a moot point).

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:38

Left hand under the lens. Lets me support it more, especially with longer lenses (which I dont actually own any of, so its a moot point).
I forgot to mention, that's what I do. For smaller lenses on bigger bodies I will hold under the camera with my left hand if there isn't enough lens to grip.

Just thought I'd add that I can handhold the 400 2.8- resulting in a very sore back and arms. :p

wakko

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:40

Question for you IT guys:
any good recommendations for ADSL2+ wireless modem/routers?
Getting bored of my Belkin...

for me, I don't really like many of the integrated ones.

i have a speedtouch 536v6 flashed to the thompson firmware (not Telstra) activated for Annex-M. Gets nice sync's and is supposed to be one of the most solid Annex-M modem/routers.

i bridge mine into a WRT54GS running DD-WRT r23 SP2 which looks after my wireless... the ethernet then hands off into a gigabit switch which connects all my PCs to the server (cept the laptops).

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:44

for me, I don't really like many of the integrated ones.

i have a speedtouch 536v6 flashed to the thompson firmware (not Telstra) activated for Annex-M. Gets nice sync's and is supposed to be one of the most solid Annex-M modem/routers.

i bridge mine into a WRT54GS running DD-WRT r23 SP2 which looks after my wireless... the ethernet then hands off into a gigabit switch which connects all my PCs to the server (cept the laptops).
My head just exploded attempting to comprehend that. I shall stick with my Belkin. :)

wakko

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:48

My head just exploded attempting to comprehend that. I shall stick with my Belkin. :)

what can I say? I'm a IT geek :(

I need... stable solid internet connection... yes many modems out there... but then I want the stable and strong wireless that the WRT gives... and then I also want GbE :D

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:50

what can I say? I'm a IT geek :(

I need... stable solid internet connection... yes many modems out there... but then I want the stable and strong wireless that the WRT gives... and then I also want GbE :D
Get back in your cave!!! Hehe, I get what you're saying... I'm stuck on 1.5Mbit... :(

wakko

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:51

Get back in your cave!!! Hehe, I get what you're saying... I'm stuck on 1.5Mbit... :(

:| ouch :|

My upstream is faster than that :|

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 09:54

:| ouch :|

My upstream is faster than that :|
How the hell do you achieve that? What provider are you with?

wakko

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 10:00

How the hell do you achieve that? What provider are you with?

iiNet business 5. ADSL2+ with Annex-M.

Maximum available is 24M/2.5M. I sync at about 17M/1.6M. I think it may be marginally better if i install the central filter I have lying around :o

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 10:02

What is this Annex-M all about? Something to do with double the upstream bandwidth? How do you achieve that?

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 10:04

That plan is $160 per month?! I guess that's ok if you use it for business a lot. But jeez... :p

wakko

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 10:06

What is this Annex-M all about? Something to do with double the upstream bandwidth? How do you achieve that?

http://iinet.net.au/products/business/annexm.html

:D

That plan is $160 per month?! I guess that's ok if you use it for business a lot. But jeez... :p

yeah... my books say i use it for business ;) but yes... it's $160/month for 100G

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 10:08

http://iinet.net.au/products/business/annexm.html

:D

yeah... my books say i use it for business ;) but yes... it's $160/month for 100G
Hmmm, 100Gb... That's a lot of porn... Umm what...:o

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 10:09

I wish I could get ADSL2+ here, but sadly I don't think I can... Telstra are meant to be providing it soon- or now.. I'll have to look. I want to stay away from Bigpond though.

amsm

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 10:27

oh, that was so lame I actually laughed out loud :lol:

Then my work here is done...I can die a happy man :p

willstar

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 10:30

Thought I had something to throw on the walls of the new digs...

285098

coalcliff

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 17:40

"Thought I had something to throw on the walls of the new digs..."

Bloody tenants!!!! Lol

jforj143

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 18:01

Am I the only one who puts his *left* eye to the viewfinder?

Nope...Can't close my left eye on it's own ....
Castle for us...

Nice windmill pics...

tangcla

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 18:09

AdamC

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 18:24

Heh, hadnt noticed that before. And dont worry, my left eye is the one stuck to the viewfinder. Mostly because I cant focus on anything using just my right one. ;)

I can't use my left eye for the VF. I like to be able to see something other than the back of the camera through the other eye. It's good for tracking objects.

I tried the right eye last weekend and found it was better ergonomically (nose doesn't get in the way) but just couldn't do it. My right eye isn't strong enough to see/focus properly.

Here's a question, do you hold under the lens(fingers underneath) as with person in the foreground, or the other way around as with the second person in the above pic...

Definitely the same as the guy in the foreground. I take the whole weight of the lens in my left hand.

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 19:24

You mean the Think Tank? One is on its way to us already, the second one, I don't think there's a colour choice.

But if they are both different? Infact ill take both.

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 19:29

Banno

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 19:33

ANYTHING BUT NETGEAR!

Why Angus? I want 3 good reasons. Or at least 1 REALLY good one :)

I would have said anything but Cisco.... They take like 2mins to load firmware after a reboot.... damn things

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 19:43

Why Angus? I want 3 good reasons. Or at least 1 REALLY good one :)

I would have said anything but Cisco.... They take like 2mins to load firmware after a reboot.... damn things

We had them on 3 computers to run wireless internet around the house and they would drop out every 2 mins (even if you never moved the computer) and the only way to effectivly reconnect most times was to restart the computer. The final sollution for most of our netgear stuff was to tape it to the road and run over it!

coalcliff

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 19:55

Such a senseless waste of gear Angryus!

You could have sold them!!

Anyway hole 2 is now open for the golf challenge.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5837514#post5837514

wakko

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 20:02

lol Michael, be glad you have something other than dial-up or satellite, you rural boy!

Feng: don't need Annex M, I'm just on a home consumer plan :p any all-in-one units I should look at?

Considering maybe going back to a Netgear DG834G.

lol netgear :)

but even then... i'm still into seperate....

for all in ones, there are some good linksys ones, but I've heard good things about the Draytek ones

Michael

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 20:03

Morning all...

ANGUS

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 20:06

Such a senseless waste of gear Angryus!

You could have sold them!!

Anyway hole 2 is now open for the golf challenge.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5837514#post5837514

Sold the big box thingos back to the company that sold em to us. The USB recievers where destroyed.

willstar

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 20:15

I tried the right eye last weekend and found it was better ergonomically (nose doesn't get in the way) but just couldn't do it. My right eye isn't strong enough to see/focus properly.

Definitely the same as the guy in the foreground. I take the whole weight of the lens in my left hand.

Don't you mean the "good looking" guy in the foreground? ;) :p

I've always used right eye as matter of habit, but also allows use of left eye to see where an object is, live - like the planes we were all madly trying to track!

AdamC

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 20:46

ANYTHING BUT NETGEAR!

Nah Netgear are ok. It's Netcomm you should avoid. Personally I recommend Linksys.

I would have said anything but Cisco.... They take like 2mins to load firmware after a reboot.... damn things

Actually Cisco are *the* gear to buy, if you can afford it. They're commercial grade stuff, so you're not supposed to turn it off or reboot it.

Banno

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 21:03

Actually Cisco are *the* gear to buy, if you can afford it. They're commercial grade stuff, so you're not supposed to turn it off or reboot it.

I know they're industrial grade stuff, we use them a fair bit. Although we had network and server issues at one site and the testing for our fixes required powering down the switches repeatedly. Try that when it takes forever to reboot one... But yes they are well regarded in the industry when they are working correctly and dont need to be touched :)

*Sorry if I'm a bit slow today, got a few VM's running here at the office, the old lappy is struggling a bit :(

Backflipboy

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 21:22

Best older aussie move.."Wake in Fright"
Sunday Too Far Away, The Club - you can't beat classic Jack Thompson

wakko

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 21:26

Actually Cisco are *the* gear to buy, if you can afford it. They're commercial grade stuff, so you're not supposed to turn it off or reboot it.

You're right, but I figured (seeing he was looking at the Netgear) that he was after consumer grade.

The 87x series router from Cisco is great :)

tangcla

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 23:40

Hi geeks,
Find me a Linksys all-in-one with ADSL modem and I'll get it - can't seem to find a wireless modem router in one on their website :(

And no, I can't afford a Cisco, I'll happily settle for poor man's Cisco (Linksys) though!

Was happy with my Netcomm DG834G but it was a nightmare to pair with a Netgear TA612V VOIP router. grrr!

AdamC

2nd of July 2008 (Wed), 23:56

Hi geeks,
Find me a Linksys all-in-one with ADSL modem and I'll get it - can't seem to find a wireless modem router in one on their website :(

WAG54G (http://www.eyo.com.au/prod_M-WAG54G_proddesc_LinkSys_Wireless-G_ADSL2_Modem_Gateway_Switch_WAG54G_v3.html)

Old Fart

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 00:24

Linksys WAG200G is around the $100 mark

Hard to go wrong.

tangcla

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 01:52

hmm ok I'll check out the WAG54G then :)

alanwoo

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 02:21

get a billion, its so much better than everything else out there.

tangcla

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 02:41

If I were going to go with Linksys - should I get the WAG200G (http://www-au.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=AU%2FLayout&cid=1172712873708&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=7370863576B07) or the WAG54G (http://www-au.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=AU%2FLayout&cid=1172712895449&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=9544963576B08)?
Or maybe the Netgear DG834G?

They're all about the same price.

AdamC

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 03:07

tangcla

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 03:18

AFAICT from a quick glance is that the 200 is ADSL2+ capable and the 54 isn't, so I'd go with the 200.

In my experience the DG834 is a POS, avoid it like the plague.

What's wrong with it? Seemed ok when I had one...!

WAG200G it is then :)

AdamC

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 03:34

What's wrong with it? Seemed ok when I had one...!

My fiancee had one. Was never reliable from day one. Would spontaneously go offline regularly and need bouncing. Would overheat and fail unless stood vertically. Was damn glad when we merged houses and I could replace it with my Linksys gear (AG241+WRT54G) which have never failed me, ever.

tangcla

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 03:41

Well, Linksys = el-cheapo Cisco... :D

Primm

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:00

I'm here!

Nice title, Michael!

What's with the 2nd golf hole? I haven't even teed off on the first yet. Isn't it open until Monday, or am I too slow?

Work has been absolutely nuts. Started a 12 hour shift yesterday at 6:45, then went home at 4:30, went back in at midnight until 8 this morning. So that's, what? Something like 17 hours?

We cannot get staff. And the bloody women round here can't keep their legs together!

Got the next 5 days off though. Thank goodness. Poor old camera has been seriously neglected lately.

brenno

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:25

And the bloody women round here can't keep their legs together!

To whom do I address my cover letter?? :lol:

brenno

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:27

Great title Michael, and thanks for FM bump...

Best older Aussie movie IMHO is Gallipoli.

tangcla

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:28

To whom do I address my cover letter?? :lol:
"Your mother" lol

ummm, Dear Sir/Madam generally :)

Michael

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:30

Great title Michael, and thanks for FM bump...

Best older Aussie movie IMHO is Gallipoli.
Thanks.. No probs! :)

brenno

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:35

"Your mother" lol

ummm, Dear Sir/Madam generally :)

Do you still use Madam?? I've lately been using Ma'am, don't know why. Hasn't worked though, still stuck in my boring job, so I might have to go back to Madam. :p

tangcla

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:36

If all else fails, you could go "to whoever it may concern" or just the recruitment officer?

brenno

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:41

Nah... To informal compared to Sir or Madam.

Michael

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:43

Matt, you have a 1Ds II now? When did you get that?

Primm

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:49

To whom do I address my cover letter?? :lol:

If all else fails, you could go "to whoever it may concern" or just the recruitment officer?

Ha bloody ha. I work in a maternity hospital.

Trust me, you do NOT want to be here at the moment. The increased baby bonus kicked in on the 1st July, so all the meth-heads are doing stuff to bring on labour so they can claim their $5k. Meaning lots of sick little tykes at the moment.

Combine that with flu season for staff, and I'm pretty much over it. Would love a holiday but with staffing the way it is that's not an option either.

brenno

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:50

Matt, you have a 1Ds II now? When did you get that?

I do indeed!!!

Picked it up from the post office Tuesday Arvo. Haven't had a chance to have a real good play with it yet though, this weekend I'm shooting an engagement party, so I'll give it a run there.

Michael

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:52

I do indeed!!!

Picked it up from the post office Tuesday Arvo. Haven't had a chance to have a real good play with it yet though, this weekend I'm shooting an engagement party, so I'll give it a run there.
Cool! Hope it serves you well, have fun with it! :)

brenno

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:53

The increased baby bonus kicked in on the 1st July, so all the meth-heads are doing stuff to bring on labour so they can claim their $5k. Meaning lots of sick little tykes at the moment.

Lucky you...

I feel sorry for those poor kids, and the "life" they're going to have.

brenno

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:55

Cool! Hope it serves you well, have fun with it! :)

Cheers mate, I will!!! :p

How did you go with the mk II n??

Michael

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:57

Cheers mate, I will!!! :p

How did you go with the mk II n??
Never ended up picking one up... :(

brenno

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 04:59

No good with the FM one, the bloke from Melbourne?? It was a pretty good price.

ANGUS

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 05:00

No good with the FM one, the bloke from Melbourne?? It was a pretty good price.

How much did he want?

Michael

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 05:00

How much did he want?
$2500.... Was a very good price.

Michael

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 05:02

No good with the FM one, the bloke from Melbourne?? It was a pretty good price.
He never got back to me with pictures etc... I assumed he had sold it.

matt84au

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 05:05

Hi photobitz,
it on at Oran Park mate & it on all day and night I think.

Quote:
Originally Posted by matt84au http://photography-on-the.net/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5818794#post5818794)
Hi Guys,
the East Coast Road Race series which is on this sunday has been CANCELLED :sad: but Superlap is still on sat 5th of july I will be haeding up for this.

Where abouts?

Michael

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 05:06

Well, I'm gonna go now. Seeing Hancock tonight... Should be pretty funny.

Seeya later!

weka2000

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 05:08

Hows things across the ditch?

You guys suffering from crappy weather and fuel price hikes :lol:

brenno

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 05:11

He never got back to me with pictures etc... I assumed he had sold it.

Oh, ok... He probably has sold it for the price he had on it.

Well, I'm gonna go now. Seeing Hancock tonight... Should be pretty funny.

Seeya later!

Enjoy. Hancock looks funny, I'm gonna take wifey to see it this weekend hopefully.

ANGUS

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 05:12

$2500.... Was a very good price.

Decent but not worth the $800 over a MkII

::John::

3rd of July 2008 (Thu), 05:12

Hows things across the ditch?

You guys suffering from crappy weather and fuel price hikes :lol:

Not as much as you

We haven't gone over $2 a litre yet.

How's the 1Ds3?