Another Arizona POTN get together (2)?

[FlyingPhotog]

I'm going to ask a question here, rather than on any other forum, out of fear of getting banned.

This has been addressed by Mods before. Apparently the ads (and I can't say I've ever noticed them...) rotate at will and no specific retailer is actually an official supplier or sponsor of POTN...

[Kristy]

Rebates end soon... if you are considering a new purchase.... http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/Promotions/nov9_rebate1.pdf

[jbdavies]

Rebates end soon... if you are considering a new purchase.... http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/Promotions/nov9_rebate1.pdf
I'm trying to save up for the 70-200 2.8 IS. But by the time I actually have enough money... they'll hopefully have another deal going on. :D

[Kristy]

I'm trying to save up for the 70-200 2.8 IS. But by the time I actually have enough money... they'll hopefully have another deal going on. :D

Me too... :D They always have something. You just may have to wait a couple months to get the rebate..

[jbdavies]

Me too... :D They always have something. You just may have to wait a couple months to get the rebate..
O.C.D. ALERT!!

Kristy... you need a space between the 85f/1.8 and the 580ex.... sorry.... I'll go hide now. lol :o

[Kristy]

O.C.D. ALERT!!

Kristy... you need a space between the 85f/1.8 and the 580ex.... sorry.... I'll go hide now. lol :o


Geez..... :oops: Thanks for public humiliation... **now she is hiding too*

[jbdavies]

Geez..... :oops: Thanks for public humiliation... **now she is hiding too*
I'm sorry... you could probably go through all my stuff and find something wrong. lol... :(

*brings chocolate to Kristy* :p

[FlyingPhotog]

Rebates end soon... if you are considering a new purchase.... http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/Promotions/nov9_rebate1.pdf

Ordered a 2x TC from B&H .. Should have it by Friday...

[Kristy]

*peeking out...*

"did you say 10 dark chocolate m&m's??"

[jbdavies]

So, I'm thinking that on the 24th... before the Star Trails Event I'm probably going to go down early morning and maybe hike around the place a little. I've been looking at pictures and maps and satellite stuff... and there's some pretty awesome stuff around there. But, that all depends on if I wake up in time.

Anyone care to join? If someone is going to go, that will "force" me to actually get up and go. :D lol

[jbdavies]

*peeking out...*

"did you say 10 dark chocolate m&m's??"
I did. :D

[FlyingPhotog]

*peeking out...*

"did you say 10 dark chocolate m&m's??"

I thought you were on a health food kick of late and had sworn off the M&Ms?

(Actually, no one ever totally swears off M&Ms now do they?) :lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

So, I'm thinking that on the 24th... before the Star Trails Event I'm probably going to go down early morning and maybe hike around the place a little. I've been looking at pictures and maps and satellite stuff... and there's some pretty awesome stuff around there. But, that all depends on if I wake up in time.

Anyone care to join? If someone is going to go, that will "force" me to actually get up and go. :D lol

Are you planning on doing stars before dawn or after sunset?

What are you, a vampire?

(Pot Meet Kettle .. Kettle, Pot)

[jbdavies]

Are you planning on doing stars before dawn or after sunset?

What are you, a vampire?

(Pot Meet Kettle .. Kettle, Pot)
Haha! I would be going down in the morning, hiking till late afternoon, then do star trails after sunset. :)

Hello! :p lol

[Kristy]

I did. :D

hmm.... ... I'm kind of off chocolate again.. but.. I could be swayed...

I thought you were on a health food kick of late and had sworn off the M&Ms?

(Actually, no one ever totally swears off M&Ms now do they?) :lol:
Yeah... I indulged between Christmas and New Years...
Back on track again... (darn it.)

[jbdavies]

What is that one needle looking thing that you can see from Hwy 87? I always thought it was called weavers needle? Am I right or way off?

[Kristy]

I don't know about needles on hwy 87..... But know my bed is looking pretty comfy right about now..

night guys.. :)

[thomascanty]

I'm going to ask a question here, rather than on any other forum, out of fear of getting banned.

Why is Sonic Cameras a sponsored link on this website, when they are clearly a common bait and switch outfit like to many others?

The ads are served up by Google. Pekka has no (or very little) control over which ads are shown.

[lilminijpc]

What are you, a vampire?


lol... if it weren't my day job, i'd live that life...i find that i function better @ night... hehe...:)

[FlyingPhotog]

What is that one needle looking thing that you can see from Hwy 87? I always thought it was called weavers needle? Am I right or way off?

You are correct sir...

Weavers Needle it is.

[jbdavies]

You are correct sir...

Weavers Needle it is.
Sweet! Thank you. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Sweet! Thank you. :)

Be sure to let us know if you find the Lost Dutchman mine, 'k? ;)

We will throw a par-tay...!

[joeb1]

Rebates end soon... if you are considering a new purchase.... http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/Promotions/nov9_rebate1.pdf

Thanks for the reminder. I need to order the 10-22mm. I tried it at the Imaging show and really like it.

[macroshooter1970]

O.C.D. ALERT!!

Kristy... you need a space between the 85f/1.8 and the 580ex.... sorry.... I'll go hide now. lol :o


ikindofthoughtitwascoolwithnospaces :)

[ScottDR]

LOL @ Kristy on the M&M kick..and LOL @ Jay on the vampire comment!

Ah yes, Weaver's Needle. Hiked out and around that a couple of times. Once from the Peralta trail head, once from Lost Dutchman Park area. Note: it's a lot shorter hike from LDP, and your vehicle will like you better going that way too. At least winter before last-those washes were brutal. :D

[ScottDR]

ScottColbath-nice hummingbird grab :).

[Kristy]

LOL @ Kristy on the M&M kick..and LOL @ Jay on the vampire comment!

Ah yes, Weaver's Needle. Hiked out and around that a couple of times. Once from the Peralta trail head, once from Lost Dutchman Park area. Note: it's a lot shorter hike from LDP, and your vehicle will like you better going that way too. At least winter before last-those washes were brutal. :D


No m&m's for me.... :( The jeans are a wee bit snug after the holidays.. I was kind of liking them with a bit more room. lol.


Jeremy.. you hiking at Lost Dutchman soon? Is it for exercise or photos, or both....?

[jbdavies]

Be sure to let us know if you find the Lost Dutchman mine, 'k? ;)

We will throw a par-tay...!
lol If I find it, you'll be able to tell cause I'll have quite a few more toys. :D

ikindofthoughtitwascoolwithnospaces :)
:mad: :lol:

Jeremy.. you hiking at Lost Dutchman soon? Is it for exercise or photos, or both....?
I don't think I'll be doing Lost Dutchman trail. I was just wondering if I was thinking of the right landmark.

I was looking at some maps again last night and there are some roads that go through the Superstitions sort of. Might be interesting to drive those and see what I can get. But who knows... it's still a week a way. :)

[Tom O]

I was looking at some maps again last night and there are some roads that go through the Superstitions sort of. Might be interesting to drive those and see what I can get. But who knows... it's still a week a way. :)

JB..FYI..there are no drivable roads into or through the Superstitions but about 180 miles of named hiking trails and a couple hundred more of un-named trails. So, if you don't want to hike at night, a potentially good spot would be at the Weavers Needle Lookout right off the 88 just a couple miles east of Goldfield, big paved parking lot well off the road, short walk to the lookout and of course a 360 view. Or, if you want to get higher, you could go to Fish Creek Trail Lookout about 21 miles east of Goldfield.

ps. don't bother looking for the Lost Dutchman; I already found it:D

[jbdavies]

Hmmm... I don't mind hiking in the dark. That's what flashlights are for :p ... but I'm not sure about anyone else. lol

That would be kind of cool to have Weavers Needle in a star trails shot, huh?

You going to come? :)

[scottcolbath]

This has been addressed by Mods before. Apparently the ads (and I can't say I've ever noticed them...) rotate at will and no specific retailer is actually an official supplier or sponsor of POTN...

That makes sense. Thanks.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

hmm.... ... I'm kind of off chocolate again.. but.. I could be swayed...


Have you tried the fancy moca chocolate M&Ms? Damn tasty. Not cheap, but tasty.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

ScottColbath-nice hummingbird grab :).

Thanks. That was lucky timing. I haven't spent any PP time on the pic yet. That's right off the camera.

S.C.

[ScottDR]

Hmmm... I don't mind hiking in the dark. That's what flashlights are for :p ... but I'm not sure about anyone else. lol

That would be kind of cool to have Weavers Needle in a star trails shot, huh?

You going to come? :)

I do think that'd be a great shot BUT let's not forget about all that light pollution that close to the metro area. Sorry to be a wet blanket :(.

[jbdavies]

Way to go Mr. Rain-on-my-parade. :p :lol:

Hmmmmmmmmm... I don't know.

[ScottDR]

Sorry Jeremy. I'm just keeping the photographic vision pure. Or something. LOL

[Tom O]

Hmmm... I don't mind hiking in the dark. That's what flashlights are for :p ... but I'm not sure about anyone else. lol

I'm one that wouldn't..

[/quote]That would be kind of cool to have Weavers Needle in a star trails shot, huh?[/quote]

That's what I was thinking but Scott may be right about some light pollution as you would be shooting pretty much south but shooting east should be no problem.[/quote]

[/quote]You going to come? :)[/quote]

No..sorry..no interest in star trails..

[jbdavies]

No..sorry..no interest in star trails.. You wouldn't have to shoot star trials. :p

[disneydork06]

Lucky. I wanna see the Northern Lights so bad. Will... one of these days. :D
I remember one time the lights were visible in Flagstaff thanks to some occurance it was visible pretty far south. but I don't think I saw it...
I was thinking about it but now I won't be able to as I am going to Irwindale, CA to do a racing show for Speed Channel that weekend.

Sorry :(
lucky! I miss watching the speed channel. parents got rid of it. and I've wanted to see the HIN shows that they broadcast cause I might be in the phoenix HIN show.
Cardinals tickets are very difficult to come by, go to sports.ktar.com and enter the raffle, a little better odds than the lottery. Went to the Pep Ralley last Friday, must of done some good. Good thing we don't carry around gear like that.
hey I just entered. have an email address for it so I can use you as a referral? Oh and nice shots! love the first shot of the flag waiving

[FlyingPhotog]

Three more from Saturday at Sedona:

"Upon This Rock" .. 5D + Brick @ 24mm
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/108147649/original.jpg

"Someday My Prints Will Come" .. 5D + Brick @ 70mm
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/108147654/original.jpg

"Lotta Red" .. 5D + 70-200 @ 200mm
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/108147657/original.jpg

[disneydork06]

great shots jay. nice title for the second shot...someday :-)

[Erich in Az]

Nice Jay, very nice!

[FlyingPhotog]

great shots jay. nice title for the second shot...someday :-)

I knew you'd get a kick out of that title... Thanks!

Nice Jay, very nice!

Gracias...

[Erich in Az]

I thought of Jay this weekend when I was shooting a cycling event (what a mess that ended up being) and this giant thing came rumbling by overhead. I was wondering how he would frame that big critter coming in for a landing. :)

Please don't mind the 1,000,000% crop and quick resizing...

http://www.dosamigosphoto.com/misc/tourdecookie/slides/IMG_0241.jpg

[macroshooter1970]

That would be kind of cool to have Weavers Needle in a star trails shot, huh?



go for it man

[BrianAZ]

Great shots, Jay.

[FlyingPhotog]

I thought of Jay this weekend when I was shooting a cycling event (what a mess that ended up being) and this giant thing came rumbling by overhead. I was wondering how he would frame that big critter coming in for a landing. :)

I'd want to see the whites of the pilot's eyes... :lol:

Cool shot. The tent reminds me of the Denver Airport.

Great shots, Jay.

Thank You Sir... :)

[jbdavies]

Great looking shots, Jay. :)

[Kristy]

Have you tried the fancy moca chocolate M&Ms? Damn tasty. Not cheap, but tasty.

S.C.


OOOOHHHHH... Mocha Chocolate M&M's...?? Sounds Yummy!! Never heard of them before.. where do ya find 'em...?

Nice work again Jay.. I'm partial to the little Froggie.. he's cute... Shoulda kissed him to see..... maybe....

[joeb1]

Nice work again Jay.. I'm partial to the little Froggie.. he's cute... Shoulda kissed him to see..... maybe....

Then there'd be two frogs... :D

Just kidding Jay. Great shots.

[BrianAZ]

Hey Kristy!


http://www.rawworkflow.com/lensalign

:)

[Kristy]

Hey Kristy!


http://www.rawworkflow.com/lensalign

:)

Hey thanks Brian.. looks pretty interesting..

Before I drop any cash, I think this looks pretty good and it's free..

http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html

Thoughts?

I did tweak the adjustment of my 24-70 and am pretty happy, but I did it in a non-technical manner. Once I get replacement parts for my tripod, I'll do the formal calibration on the northlight site and see what comes of it..

If it sucks.. I may be spending $140 on your link-a-doo. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Great looking shots, Jay. :)

Thanks! ;)

Nice work again Jay.. I'm partial to the little Froggie.. he's cute... Shoulda kissed him to see..... maybe....

Thank You... However, had I kissed said frog, then there would have been two princes present. As as we all know, it's better to get two for the prince of one... <Sorry...>

So I got to see a 5DMkII tonite. One of our Desert Light members got one. I was especially intrigued that he showed up with a Lens Baby Composer on it !!

Not posting this month's efforts mainly because they're all shots that were posted back when they were shot.

[jbdavies]

Thanks! ;)



Thank You... However, had I kissed said frog, then there would have been two princes present. As as we all know, it's better to get two for the prince of one... <Sorry...>

So I got to see a 5DMkII tonite. One of our Desert Light members got one. I was especially intrigued that he showed up with a Lens Baby Composer on it !!

Not posting this month's efforts mainly because they're all shots that were posted back when they were shot.
What's that? The Lens Baby Composer thing...

[FlyingPhotog]

What's that? The Lens Baby Composer thing...

It's their newest model.

Instead of being gimbaled via three springs and set screws, it's able to move in any direction by loosening a tension ring.

http://www.lensbaby.com/

[jbdavies]

It's their newest model.

Instead of being gimbaled via three springs and set screws, it's able to move in any direction by loosening a tension ring.

http://www.lensbaby.com/
Why not just... move the camera? I'm totally lost. lol

[FlyingPhotog]

Why not just... move the camera? I'm totally lost. lol

It's the unique way in which the Lensbaby alters the focal plane that makes it a fun tool.

Did you look at any samples? It's a niche item (IMO..Sorry Hatch) but given the right subject(s) you can make some really interesting images.

[jbdavies]

It's the unique way in which the Lensbaby alters the focal plane that makes it a fun tool.

Did you look at any samples? It's a niche item (IMO..Sorry Hatch) but given the right subject(s) you can make some really interesting images.
Hmmmmm... interesting. They're not that expensive either. I was expecting it to be outrageous.

[FlyingPhotog]

Hmmmmm... interesting. They're not that expensive either. I was expecting it to be outrageous.

They're relatively simple devices...

ETA: Voting for the POTN Book Project closes at 8pm CST tonite. If you've been meaning to have a look at the galleries and pick the best, you'd better get a move on!!!
Polls are linked at the top of each "Talk About" area.

[jbdavies]

*peaks in* hello? *echo*

Sweet! Got the whole place to myself. :

[macroshooter1970]

*peaks in* hello? *echo*

Sweet! Got the whole place to myself. :


what do you plan on doing

[jbdavies]

what do you plan on doing
Throw a huge ol' party!! YEAH!! :D

Circ de Sole will have nothin on me! :razz:

Wait... that's not a party. :lol:

[Tom O]

*peaks in* hello? *echo*

Sweet! Got the whole place to myself. :

no you don't!!

[jbdavies]

no you don't!!
DAMN! :p lol

[Tom O]

DAMN! :p lol

You have to share

[Kristy]

shhhhhhh...... We're having "quiet time". lol... ;)

[Tom O]

shhhhhhh...... We're having "quiet time". lol... ;)

What happened to snack time? I want a cookie and JB doesn't want to share! Somebodys gonna have to leave this sandbox:lol:

[Kristy]

What happened to snack time? I want a cookie and JB doesn't want to share! Somebodys gonna have to leave this sandbox:lol:

No snack for you.... until after your nap...

[Tom O]

Ouch!..just when I need 'man help' JB leaves me alone with a tyrant..LOL

[jbdavies]

Ouch!..just when I need 'man help' JB leaves me alone with a tyrant..LOL
No, I'm just letting you take all the heat. :p lol

[Hatch1921]

It's the unique way in which the Lensbaby alters the focal plane that makes it a fun tool.

Did you look at any samples? It's a niche item (IMO..Sorry Hatch) but given the right subject(s) you can make some really interesting images.



No worries Jay.... thinking about picking up the 90mm tilt-shift at some point this year. The LB looks pretty cool but I've been reading mixed reviews. The 90mm on the other hand...solid lens all around.


Welcome to the thread new people :)

I'm way behind on all the posts.... back from FREEZING COLD Texas... it was 16 degrees one morning... nice to be back in the low 70's :)

Have a fun day all.
Hatch

[jbdavies]

No worries Jay.... thinking about picking up the 90mm tilt-shift at some point this year. The LB looks pretty cool but I've been reading mixed reviews. The 90mm on the other hand...solid lens all around.


Welcome to the thread new people :)

I'm way behind on all the posts.... back from FREEZING COLD Texas... it was 16 degrees one morning... nice to be back in the low 70's :)

Have a fun day all.
Hatch
What all can tilt shifts do? I know they are used for building/architecture shots... but I've never really looked at those before.

[macroshooter1970]

What all can tilt shifts do? I know they are used for building/architecture shots... but I've never really looked at those before.


http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=tilt+shift+lens

[macroshooter1970]

this is cool, but you can do it in ps anyhow
http://aaroniemcwonley.blogspot.com/2008/10/tilt-shift-lens.html

[jbdavies]

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=tilt+shift+lens

this is cool, but you can do it in ps anyhow
http://aaroniemcwonley.blogspot.com/2008/10/tilt-shift-lens.html
Coolio. I guess that's pretty nifty. I also saw somewhere, that with a T/S it's a lot easier to get the whole view in focus.

They had a picture of a flower field and all the flowers were in focus. Is that true? Couldn't you just do that with say, f/11 or higher?

[joeb1]

*peaks in* hello? *echo*

Sweet! Got the whole place to myself. :

Sweep the floor if you have nothing else to do. :)

Oh and turn the light out when you leave.

[jbdavies]

Sweep the floor if you have nothing else to do. :)

Oh and turn the light out when you leave.
Hmph... put me to work... I see how it is. :p lol

[disneydork06]

Coolio. I guess that's pretty nifty. I also saw somewhere, that with a T/S it's a lot easier to get the whole view in focus.

They had a picture of a flower field and all the flowers were in focus. Is that true? Couldn't you just do that with say, f/11 or higher?there's a word that I learned in a class at nau...took the class a bit ago so it's gonna take me a bit to remember the word...unless someone else knows. I think a newbie here said something about having a 4x5 and 8x10 camera? with bellows?

[disneydork06]

haha...Found it!
Scheimpflug
the answer to your question Jeremy :-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheimpflug_principle

[macroshooter1970]

this is why i really hate flying
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28678669/?GT1=43001

[jbdavies]

haha...Found it!
Scheimpflug
the answer to your question Jeremy :-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheimpflug_principle
Oh coolio!! Thanks. :)

[Rutha73]

haha...Found it!
Scheimpflug
the answer to your question Jeremy :-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheimpflug_principle

I think there was an article in Outdoor Photographer on that. they were talking about how Ansel Adams used his bellows lenses to get all of the landscape scene he was shooting in focus LINKY (http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/search.html?q=Scheimpflug) you can use the bellows lenses like the tilt shifts. (for landscapes, now Jeremy is interested!!!)

[macroshooter1970]

Oh coolio!! Thanks. :)


looking for the birthday present. that type of lens sure does look like fun, can't wait for you to buy one :)

[jbdavies]

looking for the birthday present. that type of lens sure does look like fun, can't wait for you to buy one :)
Haha! Nooo... my next lens is the 70-200 f/2.8 IS. I just have to not spend money... which isn't going so well. :p lol

[macroshooter1970]

Haha! Nooo... my next lens is the 70-200 f/2.8 IS. I just have to not spend money... which isn't going so well. :p lol

i know the feeling......you ever watch kitchen nightmares, stuff cracks me up.

[jbdavies]

i know the feeling......you ever watch kitchen nightmares, stuff cracks me up.
Haha! Nice. Now I have something else to do. :D lol

[RenShots]

I have been looking at the 2.8 as well. Is it really that much different, 1 stop, the 4.0 is really sharp, but its not so good under the lights at football games, thats were i have been stuck. Increasing the ISO from 400 to 800 or 800 to 1600 gives the same output, or step down the exposur -1 and adjust in lightroom/PS ??? If is the Bokeh at 2.8, then ok, nuf said. Maybe I need the 300 prime that Jay has, but still only 4.0

Haha! Nooo... my next lens is the 70-200 f/2.8 IS. I just have to not spend money... which isn't going so well. :p lol

[jbdavies]

I have been looking at the 2.8 as well. Is it really that much different, 1 stop, the 4.0 is really sharp, but its not so good under the lights at football games, thats were i have been stuck. Increasing the ISO from 400 to 800 or 800 to 1600 gives the same output, or step down the exposur -1 and adjust in lightroom/PS ??? If is the Bokeh at 2.8, then ok, nuf said. Maybe I need the 300 prime that Jay has, but still only 4.0
I used the f/4 in Mexico and then used Tammie's f/2.8 IS a couple weeks ago and I really like the f/2.8 WAY better than the f/4.

Way sharper, IS is awesome, and the bokeh is beautiful. :)

Exposure: 1/2000
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 200 mm
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/3165631786_49111ece50_b.jpg

[BrianAZ]

Self portrait?

[FlyingPhotog]

Self portrait?

Niiiiiiice... :lol:

[jbdavies]

Self portrait?
........... HA.... HA..... Haaaaa.....

:p :lol:

MAYBE!! :D

[RenShots]

Good one Brian.... nice shot Jay, bird looks hungry.

[FlyingPhotog]

Good one Brian.... nice shot Jay, bird looks hungry.

The Ostrich? It's Jeremey's shot...

No me mang (Bad Tony Montana accent...)

[JmprSteve]

I have been looking at the 2.8 as well. Is it really that much different, 1 stop, the 4.0 is really sharp, but its not so good under the lights at football games, thats were i have been stuck. Increasing the ISO from 400 to 800 or 800 to 1600 gives the same output, or step down the exposur -1 and adjust in lightroom/PS ??? If is the Bokeh at 2.8, then ok, nuf said. Maybe I need the 300 prime that Jay has, but still only 4.0

Here is a shot I took using the 70-200 f2.8 NON-IS during a high school football game. No flash, just using the stadium lighting.

edit to include:
Shot in JPEG, into photoshop, quick crop, ran a framing action, then save for web to reduce to under 150K.
165mm

[Kristy]

44 minutes remaining.... it shouldn't take that long to transfer my memory card to my hard drive..... yikes!!

[FlyingPhotog]

44 minutes remaining.... it shouldn't take that long to transfer my memory card to my hard drive..... yikes!!

USB or Firewire?

[Kristy]

USB or Firewire?


Duh....?? My computer has a little slot to put in a memory card.... so ?? Neither?? I have no clue. It's so funny that I am so clueless about the freaking computer. lol.. . wonder I survive in this business.. or do I? hahahaha... !! I crack me up...:lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

Duh....?? My computer has a little slot to put in a memory card.... so ?? Neither?? I have no clue. It's so funny that I am so clueless about the freaking computer. lol.. . wonder I survive in this business.. or do I? hahahaha... !! I crack me up...:lol:

*SIGH* :lol:

[JmprSteve]

Duh....?? My computer has a little slot to put in a memory card.... so ?? Neither?? I have no clue. It's so funny that I am so clueless about the freaking computer. lol.. . wonder I survive in this business.. or do I? hahahaha... !! I crack me up...:lol:

Kristy throttle back on the wine.

[Kristy]

*SIGH* :lol:

so which is it... you can't hold out on me now that I've come this far..... :D

Kristy throttle back on the wine.


Let's see.. I'm 3 sips in... maybe I should have more and get back to you.. check with me on Saturday night. ;)

[FlyingPhotog]

so which is it... you can't hold out on me now that I've come this far..... :D

I hate to leave a woman hanging but hell, I don't know. It's your machine! :)

[Kristy]

I hate to leave a woman hanging but hell, I don't know. It's your machine! :)

Just like a man.... "hate to leave you hanging... but...... " blah blah blah... you guys were just born wrong. ;)

I can say that on a thread full of guys without being banned... can't I?

lol... :lol:

[JmprSteve]

Just like a man.... "hate to leave you hanging... but...... " blah blah blah... you guys were just born wrong. ;)


lol... :lol:

Maybe, but at least I know my card reader is USB 2.0! :)

[Kristy]

Maybe, but at least I know my card reader is USB 2.0! :)


**giggling** "SHUT UP Steve..." **giggling again* :lol:

[Kristy]

Shhhhhhh... I scared all the boys away... they went to bed to have bad dreams of no juice and cookies... and memory card USB vs. Firewire... and mean girls yelling at them to shut up....

**run away Kristy, run away....**

[jbdavies]

Is the only way to do Mirror Lock-up on my camera through "Live View"? I looked through all the user settings and couldn't find it.

[lilminijpc]

I used the f/4 in Mexico and then used Tammie's f/2.8 IS a couple weeks ago and I really like the f/2.8 WAY better than the f/4.

Way sharper, IS is awesome, and the bokeh is beautiful. :)

Exposure: 1/2000
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 200 mm


lol! i love that pic...quite a character. :D

[jbdavies]

lol! i love that pic...quite a character. :D
Thanks! :)

If I remember correctly... that's the one that bit me. lol

[jbdavies]

A moth landed on my wall... so, why not take a picture of it, right? :)

The Moth...
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/_MG_9183.jpg

What it took to get a good shot... of The Moth...
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/_MG_9184.jpg

[Kristy]

You forgot to make your bed....

Ewwwwww.. a moth... ;)

[FlyingPhotog]

Just like a man.... "hate to leave you hanging... but...... " blah blah blah... you guys were just born wrong. ;)

I can say that on a thread full of guys without being banned... can't I?

lol... :lol:

Is this where I roll over and go to sleep? :p

[jbdavies]

You forgot to make your bed....

Ewwwwww.. a moth... ;)
lol I never make my bed. :p

And if you want something to scale it by... you can see the moth to the left of the head in the shadow. That little speck right there. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

A moth landed on my wall... so, why not take a picture of it, right? :)

Just don't turn into one of those macro guys who keeps bugs by the thousands...

(The Mantid folks kind of creep me out..a little..sort of)

[jbdavies]

Just don't turn into one of those macro guys who keeps bugs by the thousands...

(The Mantid folks kind of creep me out..a little..sort of)
Hahaha! That is a little creepy. You don't have to worry about me doing that. :D

[Kristy]

Is this where I roll over and go to sleep? :p
Pretty much... such a man....
lol I never make my bed. :p

And if you want something to scale it by... you can see the moth to the left of the head in the shadow. That little speck right there. :)

I did see that... nasty little critter.. Did you squish him or send him out the window..?

[jbdavies]

Pretty much... such a man....


I did see that... nasty little critter.. Did you squish him or send him out the window..?
Ummm... he's still there. lol I'll leave him for the cat to play with tomorrow. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Pretty much... such a man....

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Kristy]

Ummm... he's still there. lol I'll leave him for the cat to play with tomorrow. :)
Yuck.. what if he jumps on you while your sleeping...
:lol: :lol: :lol:


Laugh it up chuckles..... ;)

[FlyingPhotog]

Laugh it up chuckles..... ;)

Sorry, I giggle in my sleep...

ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz :mrgreen:

[Kristy]

To Bed, To Bed, she said....

Sleepy time for the momma bear.

Night guys. have fun with the bugs.

[FlyingPhotog]

To Bed, To Bed, she said....

Sleepy time for the momma bear.

Night guys. have fun with the bugs.

Don't hog the covers... :p

So, anyone doing anything interesting this weekend?

[disneydork06]

Don't hog the covers... :p

So, anyone doing anything interesting this weekend?um, I have a friend from hs who wants me to shoot their engagement shots. heading to downtown glendale for some shots there.

[FlyingPhotog]

um, I have a friend from hs who wants me to shoot their engagement shots. heading to downtown glendale for some shots there.

That sounds like fun. Good luck with the shoot. Bring us samples for inspiration! ;)

[jbdavies]

Don't hog the covers... :p

So, anyone doing anything interesting this weekend?
Well... I was going to go snowboarding Saturday... but moved that to Monday. So I think I might go hiking on the mountain behind my house. I've been trying to get to the top of that thing for a while now. Last time it rained on me... and I had no rain gear. :( lol

What are you up to Jay? :)

[macroshooter1970]

Is the only way to do Mirror Lock-up on my camera through "Live View"? I looked through all the user settings and couldn't find it.

did you look in the manual? look at page 98 of your book.

[jbdavies]

did you look in the manual? look at page 98 of your book.
Ummm... I would have... but I'm not 100% sure I know where it is... :oops:

[macroshooter1970]

Ummm... I would have... but I'm not 100% sure I know where it is... :oops:


www.the-digital-picture.com/Owners-Manuals/Canon-EOS-40D-Manual.pdf

[FlyingPhotog]

Well... I was going to go snowboarding Saturday... but moved that to Monday. So I think I might go hiking on the mountain behind my house. I've been trying to get to the top of that thing for a while now. Last time it rained on me... and I had no rain gear. :( lol

What are you up to Jay? :)

Dunno really...

Waiting on the BBT tomorrow so it will be a domestic day. If my 2x shows up before dark, I may sneak out to give it a try over at the local airstrip.

Probably be a pretty low key weekend with some minor housekeeping issues like paying bills and such.

[jbdavies]

www.the-digital-picture.com/Owners-Manuals/Canon-EOS-40D-Manual.pdf
I found the Spanish one!! :D :D :D lol

Thanks Mike! :)

[FlyingPhotog]

I found the Spanish one!! :D :D :D lol

Thanks Mike! :)

Wouldn't that be Gracias Miguel? ;)

[jbdavies]

Dunno really...

Waiting on the BBT tomorrow so it will be a domestic day. If my 2x shows up before dark, I may sneak out to give it a try over at the local airstrip.

Probably be a pretty low key weekend with some minor housekeeping issues like paying bills and such.
Oh that's stinky. Hopefully your toy comes early!!

[jbdavies]

Wouldn't that be Gracias Miguel? ;)
Haha! I suppose.

[macroshooter1970]

I found the Spanish one!! :D :D :D lol

Thanks Mike! :)


your welcome man.

[jbdavies]

your welcome man.
So if I do Mirror Lock + Cable Release + Tripod = No movement? Theoretically?

[macroshooter1970]

if you ever need it again, they keep the links under the camera reviews.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com

[FlyingPhotog]

So if I do Mirror Lock + Cable Release + Tripod = No movement? Theoretically?

Theoretically, correct...

I usually trip the mirror, count to five, then trip the shutter.

Be sure to leave some slack in the release cable so you don't induce movement by inadvertantly pulling on it.

One other thing to be aware of: If you're shooting in Av or Tv and you don't have your eye to the camera, your meter can be fooled by light coming in the viewfinder and screw up your exposure.

Either shade the viewfinder (or cover it completely with the little rubber thingie that came with the OEM strap...) or else shoot manual.

ETA: if you're doing long, long night exposures, cover your lens with a hat or black card while you open the shutter, then move the cover. When you get to the end of your exposure time, re-cover the lens before you close the shutter. This trick will eliminate any unwanted movement at the start or end of your shot. I think I read that in Outdoor Photographer...

[macroshooter1970]

So if I do Mirror Lock + Cable Release + Tripod = No movement? Theoretically?

i've never had a problem yet, even with some light wind. just remember you have to push the button 2 times and lock the button on the remote depending how long exp you want.

[jbdavies]

Theoretically, correct...

I usually trip the mirror, count to five, then trip the shutter.

Be sure to leave some slack in the release cable so you don't induce movement by inadvertantly pulling on it.

One other thing to be aware of: If you're shooting in Av or Tv and you don't have your eye to the camera, your meter can be fooled by light coming in the viewfinder and screw up your exposure.

Either shade the viewfinder (or cover it completely with the little rubber thingie that came with the OEM strap...) or else shoot manual.

i've never had a problem yet, even with some light wind. just remember you have to push the button 2 times and lock the button on the remote depending how long exp you want.
Sweetums!! I'll have to see what I can come up with this Saturday. :D

Jay: Mike and I were just discussing that on our last star trails thing. He has this freaken awesome thing where you just flip this cover down and it blocks all the light. Pretty nifty. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Sweetums!! I'll have to see what I can come up with this Saturday. :D

Jay: Mike and I were just discussing that on our last star trails thing. He has this freaken awesome thing where you just flip this cover down and it blocks all the light. Pretty nifty. :)

Yeah. 1-series bodies have a viewfinder shutter. My T90 film cameras have that.

[jbdavies]

Yeah. 1-series bodies have a viewfinder shutter. My T90 film cameras have that.
That's pretty cool. I never even thought of that till then. Very interesting. Now I can blame all my "bright" shots on that. :p lol

Ok, one more question. Isn't Live View the same thing as mirror lock up?

[FlyingPhotog]

That's pretty cool. I never even thought of that till then. Very interesting. Now I can blame all my "bright" shots on that. :p lol

Ok, one more question. Isn't Live View the same thing as mirror lock up?

Live View moves the mirror up out of the way and energizes the sensor on a continous basis.

Mirror Lockup mearly moves the mirror independant of the shutter cycle so you avoid "mirror slap" on long-ish exposures. I don't remember the exact numbers but there's a certain shutter speed range where mirror slap becomes a real concern but above that speed, it's not. Sorry I can't remember what I read on that.

[jbdavies]

Live View moves the mirror up out of the way and energizes the sensor on a continous basis.

Mirror Lockup mearly moves the mirror independant of the shutter cycle so you avoid "mirror slap" on long-ish exposures. I don't remember the exact numbers but there's a certain shutter speed range where mirror slap becomes a real concern but above that speed, it's not. Sorry I can't remember what I read on that.
Ooooh... so Live View kills the battery pretty much, huh? Never thought of it that way either. lol

Thank all SO much with you're help. I'm headed to bed. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Ooooh... so Live View kills the battery pretty much, huh? Never thought of it that way either. lol

Thank all SO much with you're help. I'm headed to bed. :)

Later...

[macroshooter1970]

Ooooh... so Live View kills the battery pretty much, huh? Never thought of it that way either. lol

Thank all SO much with you're help. I'm headed to bed. :)

how can you sleep with so much on your mind :)

[FlyingPhotog]

how can you sleep with so much on your mind :)

I don't think he said sleep...

Isn't his bed where that moth is? :lol:

[macroshooter1970]

A moth landed on my wall... so, why not take a picture of it, right? :)

The Moth...


What it took to get a good shot... of The Moth...


nice, your first bug shot. now you are ready for some macro at the arb :)

yep it's a dude thing, my bed is the same way. why fix it when it will get jacked up again

[macroshooter1970]

I don't think he said sleep...

Isn't his bed where that moth is? :lol:

maybe that was really a payson bed bug

[FlyingPhotog]

maybe that was really a payson bed bug

Hmmm...

Note to self: Check Payson hotel beds carefully before retiring for the night.

[macroshooter1970]

Hmmm...

Note to self: Check Payson hotel beds carefully before retiring for the night.


heck, i check any hotel bed carefully and don't even use their covers and pillows. to many people ummm you know :)

[FlyingPhotog]

heck, i check any hotel bed carefully and don't even use their covers and pillows. to many people ummm you know :)

The sheets and pillows don't worry me that much but ain't no way I'm ever sleeping on top of the comforter.

That comes off and goes straight to a corner of the room... :eek:

And on that note, signing off for the night.