Honolulu POTN Hale (2)

[Linkzi]

Aloha, welcome to Honolulu's POTN Hale(house).

The first thread I started was for a meeting to get to know each other and photograph a landmark. It is also the center of discussion and is increasing in size. I started this thread so I can link all the meetings we have and continue on with general chatting without increasing our photograph threads.

This thread is not restricted to Honolulu POTN members, so everyone is welcome to chat whenever you want. We have exceeded 10K posts and was transferred to our current thread. Here is the Honolulu POTN Hale's original thread. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=302787)

The threads to our meetings are linked below:

National Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) - April 1, 2007 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=290989)

Lanikai - April 21, 2007 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=299583)

Mini-meet @ Pearl Harbor Car Show - May 6, 2007 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3164070#post3164070)

Honolulu POTN Meet III - Magic Island - May 25, 2007 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=325590)

Honolulu POTN Meet IV - Chinatown - June 30, 2007 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=335733)

Honolulu POTN Meet V - Sandy Beach BBQ - August 4, 2007 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=357132)

Honolulu POTN Meet VI - Waikiki BBQ - September 29, 2007 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3961591#post3961591)

Honolulu POTN Meet VII - Honolulu City Lights - December 19, 2007 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=424437)

Honolulu POTN Meet VIII - Kaena Point - January 21, 2008 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=440739)

Honolulu POTN Meet IX - Moanalua Valley Trail, Chinatown - March 1, 2008 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=459643)

Honolulu POTN Meet X - Kailua Beach BBQ - April 20, 2008 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=487160)

Honolulu POTN Meet XI - Waimanalo Beach BBQ - June 22, 2008 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=513833)

Honolulu POTN Meet XII - Foster Botanical Garden - August 2, 2008 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=537704)

Honolulu POTN mini Meet XIII - Hawaiian Railway - August 17, 2008 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6061521#post6061521)

Honolulu POTN Strobist Meet XIV- Magic Island - September 13, 2008 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=560457)

Honolulu POTN BBQ Meet XV - Kakaako Park - October 18, 2008 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=577748)

Honolulu POTN Strobist Meet XVI - Waahila Trail - November 15, 2008 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=590624)

Honolulu POTN Meet XVII - Waikiki Beach - January 10, 2009 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=619717)

Honolulu POTN Meet XVIII - Windward Community College - March 14, 2009 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7479544#post7479544)

Honolulu POTN Meet XIX - Hawaii Kai Peninsula Club House - April 24, 2009 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=672200)

Honolulu POTN Meet XX - Shark's Cove - May 16, 2009 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=688208&highlight=honolulu+POTN+Meet+XX)

Honolulu POTN Meet XXI - Windward Community College - October 10, 2009 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=749821)

Honolulu POTN Meet XXII (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=816626) - Yokohama Bay - February 13, 2010

[T.D.]

Carry on! :)

[stu46]

I was thinking "sweet! another strobist meet.". Then click on the link and was like "oh".

[Samanax]

Wow, the old thread hit 10,004 posts! We got a new home now.

:) Chris

[ryansauce]

whoa why a new thread?!

[PocketNinja]

Chrisblaze, I was actually looking to see who built their flash website strictly on their own using flash cs3/cs4 and wrote their own actionscript. I've got a decent understanding of flash cs4, but i wanted to see how much actionscript i would have to learn to make a full flash site. the only problem with doing that is the lack of html to be tagged by search engines. i may just end up making a flash introduction and using dreamweaver to build a html site. possibly use iframes to enclose everything.

[motion_projekt]

Chrisblaze, I was actually looking to see who built their flash website strictly on their own using flash cs3/cs4 and wrote their own actionscript. I've got a decent understanding of flash cs4, but i wanted to see how much actionscript i would have to learn to make a full flash site. the only problem with doing that is the lack of html to be tagged by search engines. i may just end up making a flash introduction and using dreamweaver to build a html site. possibly use iframes to enclose everything.

iframes are so yesteryear. div the crud out of everything! haha!

[motion_projekt]

wendo, wanna let me borrow your 600 for a football game then? haha!

[tommy52]

new thread!!!!!!!!!!!

[tommy52]

Thanks Tommy. More importantly though, it was a lot of fun taking the pics and also making the kids and parents happy by giving them pictoral memories that they liked and appreciated.:wink:

p.s. - I like what you did with my user name.:lol: I think I'll use that from now on.:wink: Sounds sexy.:cool:
lol, this whole time i thought it was phocalprobe...
yea , looked like it was a very fun game.. and they played hard huh.. you can see the sweat splattering off when he got hit
1 question tho, if you dont mind me asking.... do you give the pictures out to the parents and kids for free?

[Samanax]

whoa why a new thread?!I read in another thread that when a thread reaches 10,000 posts the mods will lock it and start a new thread for active posting...makes it easier on the servers or something like that.

:) Chris

[Samanax]

lol, this whole time i thought it was phocalprobe...
Does the name "phocalphobe" have a certain meaning?

:) Chris

[rockabilly808]

haha wow, guess it was an active thread

[Linkzi]

Congrats on 10K posts, the Honolulu Hale is pumping! I did notice no threads going beyond 10K. Some was actually moved to a different section.

Wendo - Awesome shots as usual. With your exacto technical mindset, I can imagine the time it takes for you to make one card.

The EOH meet's guest speaker is a PJ and it was very interesting. She had to sell herself when she moved to Hawaii, but had credentials prior to coming working for NY Times and various media companies. She graduated with a PJ degree.

[motion_projekt]

Congrats on 10K posts, the Honolulu Hale is pumping! I did notice no threads going beyond 10K. Some was actually moved to a different section.

Wendo - Awesome shots as usual. With your exacto technical mindset, I can imagine the time it takes for you to make one card.

The EOH meet's guest speaker is a PJ and it was very interesting. She had to sell herself when she moved to Hawaii, but had credentials prior to coming working for NY Times and various media companies. She graduated with a PJ degree.

I believe Lucy graduated from U of Missouri. best pj school out there...

[ZENGHOST]

Check this out--voice activation for Canon EOS Utility: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=603290

[tiarehi]

Sounds interesting, will give a try later...

[phocalphobe]

wendo, wanna let me borrow your 600 for a football game then? haha!

Yes! BUT........I'm going to have to charge you a horrendous fee of ONE big smile and a FIVE pump handshake with a Obama fist bump and a George Jefferson style side/side-up/down hand slap to seal the deal.;)

lol, this whole time i thought it was phocalprobe...
yea , looked like it was a very fun game.. and they played hard huh.. you can see the sweat splattering off when he got hit
1 question tho, if you dont mind me asking.... do you give the pictures out to the parents and kids for free?

Pics were given out but only those featured in the slide show that I got asked to make because the league hired a photog to shoot league games and I wanted to make sure I didn't take money out of his pocket. Also, I assured the photog that I would not sell or give out any other photo's of our team's games that he and I shot on the same day as a courtesy. However, parents on the board did ask me to make the slide show for the season ending banquet, so it wasn't like I was purposely trying to take business away from the photog.


Does the name "phocalphobe" have a certain meaning?

:) Chris

Nope it was pulled out of thin air while I was in the act of registering into this forums.

Congrats on 10K posts, the Honolulu Hale is pumping! I did notice no threads going beyond 10K. Some was actually moved to a different section.

Wendo - Awesome shots as usual. With your exacto technical mindset, I can imagine the time it takes for you to make one card.

The EOH meet's guest speaker is a PJ and it was very interesting. She had to sell herself when she moved to Hawaii, but had credentials prior to coming working for NY Times and various media companies. She graduated with a PJ degree.

Yeah, it's like I'm aware that everything I produce speaks to the quality of work I expect out of myself, and what can be expected from me if I do get hired for a private shoot. So I try to give most projects my best shot, which, ain't much, but it's all I got.;)

[rockabilly808]

hey guys, dropping in briefly yet again. managed to get down to NYC.

went and saw ground zero.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/3060550998_5e62679093_b.jpg

this was one the the last pieces of steel to be removed from ground zero. to think it once was part of the tallest buildings in the country. ground zero really left an impression on me.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/3059770931_f64542c972_b.jpg

[geekaleek]

eyyy new thread. saw a package at my door :D
sample with 5D + 35mm f2 wide open. not as sharp as the 1.4:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3060730754_e3eedce851_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/3060730922_5d242a3dcd_o.jpg

[Linkzi]

Nice! your 35 is being used to it's full potential.

Nate - It's great to see you traveling. The whole incident at ground zero is just too horrible for what happened to the victims, rescuers, and the people that cleaned up the mess.

[ishida]

Cool, so does this new thread officially mean that we spend more time on the boards than taking photos? ;)

[ishida]

eyyy new thread. saw a package at my door :D
sample with 5D + 35mm f2 wide open. not as sharp as the 1.4:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3060730754_e3eedce851_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/3060730922_5d242a3dcd_o.jpg

Nice shots with the 5D + 35mm f/2. Makes me think of getting one for myself! I can see how it's not sharp like the 35L but then again, i can't afford it now.

[stu46]

Do you have family to watch or will it be daycare? Got my daughter at Kama'aina Kids. They charge $960/mo for infants.

[ishida]

Do you have family to watch or will it be daycare? Got my daughter at Kama'aina Kids. They charge $960/mo for infants.

Right now we have both grandma's and maybe part time at Tracy Ifuku LLC, my wife's old friend from Early Intervention

[tiarehi]

Mike - the 35mm looks like a good focal range for portrait, nice!

Here is a sunset taken at Pier 38 while waiting...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3060987224_bfb51b738c_b.jpg

[ishida]

Mike - the 35mm looks like a good focal range for portrait, nice!

Here is a sunset taken at Pier 38 while waiting...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3060987224_bfb51b738c_b.jpg

Were you waiting for the sun to set? :)

[motion_projekt]

http://campuslife101.honadvblogs.com/2008/11/24/photos-more-than-words/

check it out! =)

[tommy52]

Here is a sunset taken at Pier 38 while waiting...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3060987224_bfb51b738c_b.jpg
nice man, awesome colors
did you use any filters or anything?

[tiarehi]

Ishida - Was waiting for a friend to shoot his car.

Tommy - Little PP with LR2, but the colors were already vivid.

Thanks!

[rockabilly808]

Mike - the 35mm looks like a good focal range for portrait, nice!

Here is a sunset taken at Pier 38 while waiting...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3060987224_bfb51b738c_b.jpg

wow, beautiful shot Norris, I can't wait to come home, ah well I'll be home for Christmas in a month. meet anyone?

[VFTT]

New thread! 10,000 posts..man, you guys have been busy since I left....well busy posting anyway. :)

Nathan - you still "down east"? I didn't make it up to the Maine coast this summer. Too busy with family stuff.

- darren

[ninobrn99]

guys, i plan on doing a shoot for a friend next sunday. Where do you all think is the best place to do a beach shoot early in the am? Just need some ideas on where would be good.

[Linkzi]

Norris - I was looking at that gorgeous sunset on my traffic drive home and did not have my camera with me. I have it now. :wink:

ninobrn99 - The east side is good, Waimanalo/Bellows beach is more secluded.

Nate - give us the time your here and a good day (no family obligation) so we can plan something.

[ninobrn99]

Thanks Lincoln.

[G35Driver]

wow you guys hit 10K already, looks like its time for me to get the cobwebs off my 40D, well atleast for another moth, I will be leaving soon for a while. but I do have some leave comming soon so if you guys decide to do a get together let me know, I might actually come out this time.

Anyone interested in buying a XTI body $425 less than 10K actuations.

[tiarehi]

Thanks Nate, here is the shot of the car after the sunset:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3063281126_a64af9e778_b.jpg

After the shoot, realized that the flash on the left was not positioned properly, the front rim should have been light up more... oh well, next time...

[motion_projekt]

Thanks Nate, here is the shot of the car after the sunset:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3063281126_a64af9e778_b.jpg

After the shoot, realized that the flash on the left was not positioned properly, the front rim should have been light up more... oh well, next time...

norris my critique for this photo is that the car needs some separation from the background. perhaps using a flash as rim lighting would be cool. separating the car from the dark sunset scene would've made this image even better. very cool though. i love the idea.

[Samanax]

hey guys, dropping in briefly yet again. managed to get down to NYC.

went and saw ground zero.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/3060550998_5e62679093_b.jpg

this was one the the last pieces of steel to be removed from ground zero. to think it once was part of the tallest buildings in the country. ground zero really left an impression on me.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/3059770931_f64542c972_b.jpgWow, seeing these photos brought back a lot of memories...I remember that morning and how I found out about the attacks. I was visiting a computer news site and the first news item was about the first plane hitting the first tower...I thought they were joking but turned on CNN and just couldn't believe what I was seeing. What a horrible morning that was.eyyy new thread. saw a package at my door :D
sample with 5D + 35mm f2 wide open. not as sharp as the 1.4:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3060730754_e3eedce851_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/3060730922_5d242a3dcd_o.jpgCongrats on the new body. Time for another Meet?Mike - the 35mm looks like a good focal range for portrait, nice!

Here is a sunset taken at Pier 38 while waiting...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3060987224_bfb51b738c_b.jpgWow, what a great shot! I really love the colors.Thanks Nate, here is the shot of the car after the sunset:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3063281126_a64af9e778_b.jpg

After the shoot, realized that the flash on the left was not positioned properly, the front rim should have been light up more... oh well, next time...Gee, shooting a dark colored car at night can be pretty tough, huh?

:) Chris

[aiea1]

If anyone is interested, The flicker meetup group are having a Meetup at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden this Sun. info at

http://www.flickr.com/groups/nahui_aikane/discuss/72157609989058878/

[Samanax]

If anyone is interested, The flicker meetup group are having a Meetup at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden this Sun. info at

http://www.flickr.com/groups/nahui_aikane/discuss/72157609989058878/I'm planning to join them. I live right down the road from Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden but I've never shot there...I've never even seen the reservoir up close...LOL...

:) Chris

[tiarehi]

norris my critique for this photo is that the car needs some separation from the background. perhaps using a flash as rim lighting would be cool. separating the car from the dark sunset scene would've made this image even better. very cool though. i love the idea.

Thanks for the C&C, so to separate car from the background I would position a flash between the car and background? By moving the car farther from the border, would this help as well? Another Idea I had was to put a flash underneath the car lol...

Btw, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

[tiarehi]

If anyone is interested, The flicker meetup group are having a Meetup at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden this Sun. info at

http://www.flickr.com/groups/nahui_aikane/discuss/72157609989058878/

I'm planning to join them. I live right down the road from Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden but I've never shot there...I've never even seen the reservoir up close...LOL...

:) Chris

Duck shots!!! I have been there twice, but late afternoon, did not walk around the whole garden. I believe it closes at 4pm.

This could be also another place for strobist meet, plenty trees!!!

[Linkzi]

norris my critique for this photo is that the car needs some separation from the background. perhaps using a flash as rim lighting would be cool. separating the car from the dark sunset scene would've made this image even better. very cool though. i love the idea.

+1, buy more flashes... :lol: Nice scene, another approach would be to brighten the background some because the car is black for the separation.

EDIT: HAPPY THANKSGIVING Keep your family close today!

[rockabilly808]

Happy thanksgiving everybody

[Linkzi]

Thanks for the C&C, so to separate car from the background I would position a flash between the car and background? By moving the car farther from the border, would this help as well? Another Idea I had was to put a flash underneath the car lol...

Btw, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

Yes, set a flash with a wide setting behind the car. Kind of like the snoot from our Strobist meet but flashing the whole car.

[motion_projekt]

Yes, set a flash with a wide setting behind the car. Kind of like the snoot from our Strobist meet but flashing the whole car.+1, buy more flashes... :lol: Nice scene, another approach would be to brighten the background some because the car is black for the separation.

EDIT: HAPPY THANKSGIVING Keep your family close today!

x2 with what lincoln said. you could even try two flashes for rim light. Using them both to separate the top and bottom of the car. ;-) can't wait to see when you try it out norris!

Happy thanksgiving everybody

Happy turkey day folks!

[ishida]

I haven't posted photos in a while. If so they'd be only newborn photos :)

So high school paddling season has begun and we're finally out on the open ocean. I got to get my first shots on the water yesterday.Conditions were awesome, the sun was out but not too bright. Next practice is on Friday morning OUCH! But maybe I can shoot more!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/3063544435_10516c6937.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/3063543815_4ddff812e3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3064381658_04ea1f2dd8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/3063543447_45e3a5c7b1.jpg

More on my Flickr account.

[ishida]

Is anybody selling a 17-40L? I think this lens would fit my needs right now because I can use it for both my 30D and 5D.

[rockabilly808]

ishida: that second shot is awesome, talk about toned.

[mergecross]

I found a grolsch gift box and it had a silver lining on the inside.
It was also folded in a certain way that it reminded me of a soft box.
I did some mods to it and this is what I came out with.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/3065439260_b0000e193d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/3064600425_e74c7f059a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/3064600283_c803f41568.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3064600713_5f87002d60.jpg

This is a test shot from the softbox.
I added a backlight that was too strong.

[ishida]

Hope everybody ate lots for Thanksgiving!

Here's a Thanksgiving Day portrait of my son. Shot with a 5D and 85 f/1.8 ...WFO ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/3064735647_006e0bd6ec_o.jpg

[Linkzi]

Cute photo Barry

Charlie - Nice mod! It just fell into your lap.

FYI - I just bought 3 Extreme III, 4GB Sandisk cards for $67 (shipping included) from BH Photo (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/542730-REG/SanDisk_SDCFX3_004GR_4GB_Extreme_III_CompactFlash. html). Sandisk has a rebate for $60 if you buy 3 of these cards. The rebate link is on the webpage. So, you just end up just paying for USPS shipping for under $7.

[Samanax]

I haven't posted photos in a while. If so they'd be only newborn photos.

So high school paddling season has begun and we're finally out on the open ocean. I got to get my first shots on the water yesterday.Conditions were awesome, the sun was out but not too bright. Next practice is on Friday morning OUCH! But maybe I can shoot more!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/3063544435_10516c6937.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3064381658_04ea1f2dd8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/3063543447_45e3a5c7b1.jpg

More on my Flickr account.Nice series Barry. Were these taken before or after Noah was born?I found a grolsch gift box and it had a silver lining on the inside.
It was also folded in a certain way that it reminded me of a soft box.
I did some mods to it and this is what I came out with.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/3065439260_b0000e193d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/3064600283_c803f41568.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3064600713_5f87002d60.jpg

This is a test shot from the softbox.
I added a backlight that was too strong.Wow, a beer cartoon that is ready to go as a softbox...cool. What kind of material did you use for the front? I tried tissue paper which worked well but was way too fragile. I'm using wax paper now which is a little more durable.Hope everybody ate lots for Thanksgiving!

Here's a Thanksgiving Day portrait of my son. Shot with a 5D and 85 f/1.8 ...WFO

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/3064735647_fefb46a110_o.jpgWow, this is a really nice capture...I like the DOF and the colors...and what a great smile! Thanks for sharing Barry.

:) Chris

[motion_projekt]

Lincoln, i think im finally going to give in and splurge on some lighting gear. what light stands and umbrellas do you use? I used them a couple of time when i borrowed your gear. good stuff! I'm probably gonna pick up 2-3 SB26s also. i have a 580, 430, and just found a 540ex at home so i'll be set with 2 sb26s i think.

:-) yay. LOL. now to decide on which triggers to buy...i wish i could afford PWs. T_T haha!

[Linkzi]

Lincoln, i think im finally going to give in and splurge on some lighting gear. what light stands and umbrellas do you use? I used them a couple of time when i borrowed your gear. good stuff! I'm probably gonna pick up 2-3 SB26s also. i have a 580, 430, and just found a 540ex at home so i'll be set with 2 sb26s i think.

:-) yay. LOL. now to decide on which triggers to buy...i wish i could afford PWs. T_T haha!

These are the stands (http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-light-stands.html) I have but are not manufactured under that model anymore. Read the alternatives on the article for cheaper stands. I have 43" Wescott compact umbrellas that are shoot-thru and reflective. Read the Strobist articles on the above link for great tips on stuff to get.

EDIT: The links are on the bottom of this article (http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101.html).

[tiarehi]

I have the same stand as Lincoln, they are called now the Nano Model:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/512196-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_001B_001B_3353_3373_Nano.html

Thanks

[mergecross]

Wow, a beer cartoon that is ready to go as a softbox...cool. What kind of material did you use for the front? I tried tissue paper which worked well but was way too fragile. I'm using wax paper now which is a little more durable.

:) Chris

I just used a white cloth for the front. I cut up one of my old white tanktops and used that as the front. Its still temporary because I want to try different material to see which one I like the best.

[mergecross]

Hope everybody ate lots for Thanksgiving!

Here's a Thanksgiving Day portrait of my son. Shot with a 5D and 85 f/1.8 ...WFO ;)


great shot! I love the expression on his face and the catch light in the eyes.

[G35Driver]

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

[ryansauce]

I found a grolsch gift box and it had a silver lining on the inside.
It was also folded in a certain way that it reminded me of a soft box.
I did some mods to it and this is what I came out with.



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/3064600425_e74c7f059a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/3064600283_c803f41568.jpg



This is a test shot from the softbox.
I added a backlight that was too strong.

dope

[aiea1]

Here a shot from the morning, Ambient light

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/3066861574_af717dd1a6.jpg

[Samanax]

I just used a white cloth for the front. I cut up one of my old white tanktops and used that as the front. Its still temporary because I want to try different material to see which one I like the best.I wonder why the inside of that box has that silver/metallic material? Is it to help keep the beer cold? Too bad I don't drink anymore, I'd like a nice big ready-to-assemble softbox too...maybe I can get my nephew to drink a Grolsch Gift Box and give me the carton...LOL...
Here a shot from the morning, Ambient light

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/3066861574_af717dd1a6.jpgNice capture David, I really like the background blur. Man, I wish our orchids looked like yours.

:) Chris

[ChrisBlaze]

no turkey pictures?

[phocalphobe]

no turkey pictures?

Do self-portraits qualify?

[mergecross]

Here a shot from the morning, Ambient light

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/3066861574_af717dd1a6.jpg

that is sharp as a tack! Plus its practically symmetrical.

[tommy52]

no turkey pictures?
seriously, i need to see some please!!!
dam......... first time with out having a feast on thanksgiving....
:o

[tommy52]

Here a shot from the morning, Ambient light

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/3066861574_af717dd1a6.jpg
those are some VIVID colors!
first time i ever used the word vivid in my life.. did that sentence make any sentence?

[Samanax]

those are some VIVID colors!
first time i ever used the word vivid in my life.. did that sentence make any sentence?"did that sentence make any sentence?" Huh?

:) Chris

[obycity]

mergecross - how are your cactus triggers so far?

[tommy52]

"did that sentence make any sentence?" Huh?

:) Chris
oops, sense

[mergecross]

mergecross - how are your cactus triggers so far?
not bad. It is not as reliable as Cory's cactus, but it'll do for now.
If I was shooting my strobe shots with film, I'd be really frustrated.
Thanks to digital, I can shoot as much as I want without wasting anything.

[stu46]

not bad. It is not as reliable as Cory's cactus, but it'll do for now.
If I was shooting my strobe shots with film, I'd be really frustrated.
Thanks to digital, I can shoot as much as I want without wasting anything.

Have you tried shooting kids? It's horrible!:lol: I got about 25% keepers cause they can't keep still. :oops:

Lesson learned though. Next time I'll take 4x as many shots.;)

[stu46]

I found a grolsch gift box and it had a silver lining on the inside.

You can try a few different materials. Parchment paper might do pretty good. WalMart has a material that looks like it would work very good, but don't remember what it's called. When I go back, I'll write it down. IIRC, it was about $1.75/yd.

[ishida]

ishida: that second shot is awesome, talk about toned.

Yah, a few of our paddlers are in great shape.

Cute photo Barry

Thanks Lincoln. My wife jokingly asked "are you going to have to buy a new hard drive just for the photos of our son?" LOL

Nice series Barry. Were these taken before or after Noah was born? Wow, this is a really nice capture...I like the DOF and the colors...and what a great smile! Thanks for sharing Barry.

:) Chris

Thanks Chris. I shot these photos after Noah was born. Actually, on November 26th. I just used two reflectors to get the shot of Noah. A gold reflector behind of him and a sunfire reflector just below him to the right of the photo. All from window light. He makes a good practice model!

great shot! I love the expression on his face and the catch light in the eyes.

Thanks! Little does he know that he'll be seeing a lot of the camera in the future :D

[ishida]

You can try a few different materials. Parchment paper might do pretty good. WalMart has a material that looks like it would work very good, but don't remember what it's called. When I go back, I'll write it down. IIRC, it was about $1.75/yd.

I never thought of using parchment paper. I just bought some at the commissary. I made two DIY softboxes out of shoeboxes. Right now I just have printer paper to diffuse the light, I think I'll try the parchment paper...

[Samanax]

I never thought of using parchment paper. I just bought some at the commissary. I made two DIY softboxes out of shoeboxes. Right now I just have printer paper to diffuse the light, I think I'll try the parchment paper...I'm using wax paper on 2 of my softboxes now and it seems to work pretty good. Parchment would be a good alternative but I already had the wax paper in the cupboard.

On some of the DIY sites they said they're using architectural tracing paper, which is pretty stiff and durable. You can probably get it from HonBlue or Hawaiian Graphics.

:) Chris

[branmuffindonburi]

Wow, now 6 pages is easy enough to catch up on... I just fell WAY behind on the threads and kinda got lost. Happy holidays gents and ladys. :)

[Linkzi]

Gents and Ladies,

If you ever want to refer to the Hale's first thread, a link is on the first post of this thread.

[geekaleek]

Hope everyone enjoyed their thanksgiving. i'm inspired to make a diy softbox now.

did an e-shoot for my cousin today. went back to waahila ridge :D
sample:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/3069655427_16fac652b2_o.jpg

check this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=607397) and my flickr :cool:

[Samanax]

Wow, now 6 pages is easy enough to catch up on... I just fell WAY behind on the threads and kinda got lost. Happy holidays gents and ladys. :)Happy Holidays to you, Brandon. Where ya been? Missed having you post in the Honolulu POTN Hale threads.Hope everyone enjoyed their thanksgiving. i'm inspired to make a diy softbox now.

did an e-shoot for my cousin today. went back to waahila ridge :D
sample:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/3069655427_16fac652b2_o.jpg

check this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=607397) and my flickr :cool:Nice series Mike. The flare in some of the shots were a little to strong for me, and some worked really nicely. Good looking couple.

:) Chris

[Mick_I]

Wow, now 6 pages is easy enough to catch up on... I just fell WAY behind on the threads and kinda got lost. Happy holidays gents and ladys. :)

Agreed! much easier to track. I hear on December 5th Canon is holding a "Canon total workflow" workshop @ the Pagoda.
Canon shooter Josh Sanseri (http://sanseri.com/)
and printer master Scott Jo will teach lighting, posing, and printing.

I am not sure what ticket price is yet, but the admission price will be good for a rebate @ lighthaus camera for all Canon equipment!

I also know that come January, Lighthaus camera will be hosting Canon photographer Jennifer Wu (http://www.jenniferwu.com/). She is an accomplished photographer in Landscape as well as Astro-photography. She will be @ UH on the 8th and then on the 9th Lighthaus is hosting a Photo-Safari with her.

Stop by or give me a call at the shop!
955-5155

Mahalos,
Mick

[Samanax]

Thanks for the heads up, Mike!

:) Chris

[ZENGHOST]

Don't know if this is the same one that was up before, but $1100 for 70-200 f/2.8 IS:

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/pho/939315484.html

[Linkzi]

Nice series Mike. The flare in some of the shots were a little to strong for me, and some worked really nicely. Good looking couple.

:) Chris

I would have to agree on the flare stuff. Your lighting looks good though.

I hear on December 5th Canon is holding a "Canon total workflow" workshop @ the Pagoda.
Canon shooter Josh Sanseri (http://sanseri.com/)
and printer master Scott Jo will teach lighting, posing, and printing.

I am not sure what ticket price is yet, but the admission price will be good for a rebate @ lighthaus camera for all Canon equipment!

I also know that come January, Lighthaus camera will be hosting Canon photographer Jennifer Wu (http://www.jenniferwu.com/). She is an accomplished photographer in Landscape as well as Astro-photography. She will be @ UH on the 8th and then on the 9th Lighthaus is hosting a Photo-Safari with her.

Stop by or give me a call at the shop!
955-5155

Mahalos,
Mick

Great to have you here Mick. Any type of photo seminars advertised here are great! I've seen Lighthaus' ad in today's paper. Are Nikon cameras selling more than Canon? Those are the DSLR's that were advertised.

[stu46]

Anyone jumping on the SanDisk rebates? I'll be picking up a bunch of 8GB CF and SDHC cards.

[Mick_I]

Great to have you here Mick. Any type of photo seminars advertised here are great! I've seen Lighthaus' ad in today's paper. Are Nikon cameras selling more than Canon? Those are the DSLR's that were advertised.

Great Thanks! No, they are not!
We offer Canon, Nikon, Olympus as well as Leica.

[tiarehi]

Anyone jumping on the SanDisk rebates? I'll be picking up a bunch of 8GB CF and SDHC cards.

I will pass on it... the rebates work fine, got my visa rebate credit card last month...

[tiarehi]

I haven't lurked for a while on the Nikon side since I switched, but with the recent Full Frame sensor in Nikon newest Cameras D700, D3 and now D3X, just make me wonder why I made the move, nah, just to get better L Lenses :D

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0812/081201nikond3x.asp

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25442/D3X.html

[aiea1]

Wow only 8 grand for the Dx3...... same as canon's best DSLR

[motion_projekt]

I haven't lurked for a while on the Nikon side since I switched, but with the recent Full Frame sensor in Nikon newest Cameras D700, D3 and now D3X, just make me wonder why I made the move, nah, just to get better L Lenses :D

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0812/081201nikond3x.asp

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25442/D3X.html

my experience with Nikon glass...high end nikon glass is that they're better made than canon lenses. way pricier too. 2x D3 + 14-24, 24-70, 70-200, 400 2.8 seem VERY tempting...if only i could afford it.

[Linkzi]

Any Hoomaluhia shots from the flickr meet?

EDIT: I see Samanex's flickr photos. No flash?

[tiarehi]

Tea Pot

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/3076254623_525c186753_b.jpg

[darrellmiho]

Tea Pot

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/3076254623_525c186753_b.jpg

needs more separation on the top, sides and handle. if you didn't tell me this was a teapot i would have never known.

[darrellmiho]

I found a grolsch gift box and it had a silver lining on the inside.
It was also folded in a certain way that it reminded me of a soft box.
I did some mods to it and this is what I came out with.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/3064600283_c803f41568.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3064600713_5f87002d60.jpg

This is a test shot from the softbox.
I added a backlight that was too strong.

the shadows are still a little harsh.

for this to really work as a soft box, you'll need to add an omnibounce on the flash itself. this will allow the flash to actually be dispersed onto the shiny material and then through whatever diffusion material you place on the front and thus utilizing the full area of the box and thus becoming more of a soft box.

without a diffuser, your flash basically just flashes forward and won't be utilizing the silver reflective area because ultimately, the flash is only illuminating small portion of the diffusion material you are placing on the front. some light will reflect off of the material, back into the silver reflective material and then back out through the diffusion material, but not a lot. not enough for it to be an effective soft box.

for diffusion material, i recommend using ripstop nylon, vellum or tracing paper. wax paper is a little yellow and white paper will block a lot of light as opposed to diffusing it.

[aiea1]

Any Hoomaluhia shots from the flickr meet?

EDIT: I see Samanex's flickr photos. No flash?

It was good meeting new people, People brought their children, and the kids had a great time.

Here is a couple of sitting ducks

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/3076713947_0fb587c072_o.jpg

[tommy52]

needs more separation on the top, sides and handle. if you didn't tell me this was a teapot i would have never known.
what do you mean by more seperation?

[geekaleek]

Happy Holidays to you, Brandon. Where ya been? Missed having you post in the Honolulu POTN Hale threads.Nice series Mike. The flare in some of the shots were a little to strong for me, and some worked really nicely. Good looking couple.

:) Chris

thanks chris. i agree on the flare.

what do you mean by more seperation?
separation from the background, right now it seems fused together.

[Samanax]

Any Hoomaluhia shots from the flickr meet?I have some on my Flickr page...I have a few more to PP.No flash?I took a few on-camera fill flash type shots but they're not too interesting...was just playing around. I had to leave just as they were setting up their strobist gear, I promised my wife I would help her with the Christmas decorations...at least I finally got to shoot at Ho'omaluhia for an hour or so.

:) Chris

[tiarehi]

what do you mean by more seperation?

thanks chris. i agree on the flare.


separation from the background, right now it seems fused together.

yup, more definition so the subject is "separated" from the background, and can see more definition of the outline of the Tea Pot.

Maybe I could have increase the power of the flash in the back.

The setup was:

1 x flash, 1.5 feet away in the back, power 1/32 with snoot/grid.

Here is another pix with the following setup:
1 x flash, 1.5 feet away in the back, power 1/32 with snoot/grid.
1 x flash on stand right above the pot, power at 1/8 or 1/16, zoom 50mm.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/3076257831_a84b486369_b.jpg

The tea is Chinese Dragon Ball.

[stu46]

bought some "craft fuse" from walmart to use as the diffusion material on the small softbox. Cost $1.44/yard and seems to work pretty good so far. Just gotta use spray adhesive because tape doesn't stick to it.

[tiarehi]

bought some "craft fuse" from walmart to use as the diffusion material on the small softbox. Cost $1.44/yard and seems to work pretty good so far. Just gotta use spray adhesive because tape doesn't stick to it.

How about using Velcro to attach the "craft fuse" so you can remove later on?

[Linkzi]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/3076257831_a84b486369_b.jpg

The tea is Chinese Dragon Ball.

The tea looked interesting so I came in closer for a look:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3078358560_fc09d32a3e_o.jpg

I thought it was special tea.

[aiea1]

Pretty cool Lincoln bw!:):D:lol:

[tiarehi]

Lol, now the tea has been contaminated... :D

[Samanax]

The tea looked interesting so I came in closer for a look:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3078358560_fc09d32a3e_o.jpg

I thought is was special tea.LOL...that's pretty funny...good one Lincoln! Hey, did that sediment come from you?

:) Chris

[ryansauce]

Hope everyone enjoyed their thanksgiving. i'm inspired to make a diy softbox now.

did an e-shoot for my cousin today. went back to waahila ridge :D
sample:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/3069655427_16fac652b2_o.jpg

check this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=607397) and my flickr :cool:

nice

[mergecross]

the shadows are still a little harsh.

for this to really work as a soft box, you'll need to add an omnibounce on the flash itself. this will allow the flash to actually be dispersed onto the shiny material and then through whatever diffusion material you place on the front and thus utilizing the full area of the box and thus becoming more of a soft box.

without a diffuser, your flash basically just flashes forward and won't be utilizing the silver reflective area because ultimately, the flash is only illuminating small portion of the diffusion material you are placing on the front. some light will reflect off of the material, back into the silver reflective material and then back out through the diffusion material, but not a lot. not enough for it to be an effective soft box.

for diffusion material, i recommend using ripstop nylon, vellum or tracing paper. wax paper is a little yellow and white paper will block a lot of light as opposed to diffusing it.

Thanks for letting me know that. I was wondering why the shadows were not soft enough. I do have some vellum paper lying around so I'll use that along with my stofen diffuser.

[Samanax]

I saw this guy wandering around Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden on Sunday afternoon.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3076805150_b358bb820d_o.jpg

:) Chris

[Linkzi]

I saw this guy wandering around Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden on Sunday afternoon.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3076805150_0058eece27_o.jpg

:) Chris

Interesting shot of all those photogs in a group looking for stuff to shoot.

LOL...that's pretty funny...good one Lincoln! Hey, did that sediment come from you?

:) Chris

Was bored and wanted to practice my layering in PS. The tea ingredients looked interesting and was going to add three guys but selecting them was taking too long.

[ChrisBlaze]

I have some computer parts to sell
All of these have never been used but I didnt open the boxes on some of them:

Intel Q6600 Quad Core 2.4ghz (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017) $175 (not opened)
3x 150gb Western Digital Raptors (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136011) $325 (1 box open drive still in static bag unopened) Sold together only

Samsung OEM SH-S200 DVDRW (SATA) $25.00 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151154) (bubble wrap open to get invoice)


or you can have it all for $625

I was going to build a new machine but change mind since I dont have the space and Im deploying soon. All have been sitting for a few months.

[darrellmiho]

what do you mean by more seperation?

the teapot blends in too much with the background. it needs to be separated from the background so we can see that it is a tea pot. the lid and handle are not easily recognizable and therefore it is difficult to see the teapot.

[darrellmiho]

yup, more definition so the subject is "separated" from the background, and can see more definition of the outline of the Tea Pot.

Maybe I could have increase the power of the flash in the back.

The setup was:

1 x flash, 1.5 feet away in the back, power 1/32 with snoot/grid.

Here is another pix with the following setup:
1 x flash, 1.5 feet away in the back, power 1/32 with snoot/grid.
1 x flash on stand right above the pot, power at 1/8 or 1/16, zoom 50mm.

The tea is Chinese Dragon Ball.

try using some white bounce cards to add some fill light and add definition to the glass and the handle and give them more "shape".

[darrellmiho]

Thanks for letting me know that. I was wondering why the shadows were not soft enough. I do have some vellum paper lying around so I'll use that along with my stofen diffuser.

that should work.

[motion_projekt]

the teapot blends in too much with the background. it needs to be separated from the background so we can see that it is a tea pot. the lid and handle are not easily recognizable and therefore it is difficult to see the teapot.

which is what i;ve been saying...but explained so much better.

thanks darrell. you are the light meister. =)

[Samanax]

For anyone with a DIY Beauty Dish or thinking of making a DIY Beauty Dish, I found these two pages that might be worth a look...

Building A DIY Beauty Dish (http://lightandpixels.com/2008/11/14/building-a-diy-beauty-dish)

Adjusting The Light Spread Of A DIY Beauty Dish (http://lightandpixels.com/2008/11/16/hold-the-presses-update-to-the-beauty-dish)

:) Chris

[tiarehi]

try using some white bounce cards to add some fill light and add definition to the glass and the handle and give them more "shape".

which is what i;ve been saying...but explained so much better.

thanks darrell. you are the light meister. =)

I will make another attempt later... so who is going to be next in the teapot? ;)

[tiarehi]

For anyone with a DIY Beauty Dish or thinking of making a DIY Beauty Dish, I found these two pages that might be worth a look...

Building A DIY Beauty Dish (http://lightandpixels.com/2008/11/14/building-a-diy-beauty-dish)

Adjusting The Light Spread Of A DIY Beauty Dish (http://lightandpixels.com/2008/11/16/hold-the-presses-update-to-the-beauty-dish)

:) Chris

Nice find, looks like the same DYI Stu was referring too a while back... well documented.

[tiarehi]

Anyone used or own the Sigma 12-24? looks like a "good" UWA lens for 1.3x and FF.

Came across this: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6764542&postcount=6

Thanks

[motion_projekt]

i've been interested in this lens too, but in my line of work i would like to have the extra stop f/2.8 provides...

[mergecross]

Some random thought...
Have you ever tried shooting with your other eye so you can use the other side of your brain? The reason why I ask is because I've recently been shooting with a waist-level viewfinder for another camera and I've noticed I don't analyze as much as I do when I shoot with my right eye only. Perhaps since I'm shooting with both eyes open, I am utilizing both the logical and creative side of the brain. So, does it make a difference or am I just weird? (its ok to say I'm weird, because I know I am)

[tiarehi]

There was a thread on the general section regarding using which side of your brain, left or right side. The test was similar as to control the rotation of the image on the screen (a girl stand up rotating on the vertical axle).

I am weird too cause I could rotate the image in both directions at will lol...

EDIT: found the link: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=592316

[ishida]

Victoria's Secret fashion show is on :D

[stu46]

Some random thought...
Have you ever tried shooting with your other eye so you can use the other side of your brain? The reason why I ask is because I've recently been shooting with a waist-level viewfinder for another camera and I've noticed I don't analyze as much as I do when I shoot with my right eye only. Perhaps since I'm shooting with both eyes open, I am utilizing both the logical and creative side of the brain. So, does it make a difference or am I just weird? (its ok to say I'm weird, because I know I am)

I do it every time I shoot and need to get low. Never thought about using the other side of my brain, but they do come out straighter.:lol:

[ishida]

I got an early xmas gift from myself... I just got a Westcott Apollo 28" softbox. I got it from the B&H used department. I'll post some sample photos up within the next few days.

[stu46]

I was |__| that close to buying. But it's on my christmas wishlist for the wife.

[Superficialodds]

Victoria's Secret fashion show is on :D
Mahalo :)

[tiarehi]

Fruits Cup for dessert:

#1:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/3082176798_d4f1551aa8_b.jpg

#2:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3082171942_06ab642bab_b.jpg

The rest here: Fruits Cup (http://flickr.com/photos/lwn/sets/72157610715515738/detail/)

[ryansauce]

Do any of you guys play Xbox360?

[ChrisBlaze]

Do any of you guys play Xbox360?

yup

[tommy52]

Fruits Cup for dessert:

#1:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/3082176798_d4f1551aa8_b.jpg

#2:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3082171942_06ab642bab_b.jpg

The rest here: Fruits Cup (http://flickr.com/photos/lwn/sets/72157610715515738/detail/)
did your wife make that???

[tommy52]

i like number 3 and 12 in the flickr set norris

[tiarehi]

Thanks Tommy,

No, we went to Palme d'or at Ala Moana Center to pickup some desserts :D

[Samanax]

I just saw this neat strobist group shot (http://flickr.com/photos/waynemah/3072977226/sizes/l/) on the Strobist Flickr page.

:) Chris

[tiarehi]

I just saw this neat strobist group shot (http://flickr.com/photos/waynemah/3072977226/sizes/l/) on the Strobist Flickr page.

:) Chris

Nice idea...

[cntry]

Hello all,
will be flying in Sunday, job is supposed to be 3 to 6 months so you will probably see me around a bit.

[motion_projekt]

randy,

aloha, whats the job that you;re flying in for?

[ryansauce]

Chris, you play football on 360?

[cntry]

aloha, whats the job that you;re flying in for?

A little boiler at Campbell industrial park.

[Samanax]

I just seen this web page (http://www.planetneil.com/tangents/2008/01/11/this-is-going-to-hurt-you-more/) about the dangers of using your Speedlite way too much in a short period of time...the front lens actually starts to melt!

And here's something for you Lego fans. (http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/11-fun-lego-photos/#more-2570)

:) Chris

[mergecross]

I got an early xmas gift from myself... I just got a Westcott Apollo 28" softbox. I got it from the B&H used department. I'll post some sample photos up within the next few days.
I'm getting some light stands and umbrellas for myself that should be arriving sometime next week. :D

[Samanax]

I'm getting some light stands and umbrellas for myself that should be arriving sometime next week. :DI think I'm getting a rock for Christmas.

:) Chris

[PocketNinja]

I just seen this web page (http://www.planetneil.com/tangents/2008/01/11/this-is-going-to-hurt-you-more/) about the dangers of using your Speedlite way too much in a short period of time...the front lens actually starts to melt!

And here's something for you Lego fans. (http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/11-fun-lego-photos/#more-2570)

:) Chris

the 580EX had that problem, one person on a forum had to go to the hospital went the melting plastic dripped on his arm. you have a 580EXII so you wont have that problem. the thermal insulation keeps it from melting, but there's been reports that the thermal insulation causes heat to buildup inside and kill the electronics before the plastic casing could melt. you really wont see this problem if you shoot from the four batteries in your speedlite. once you put a battery pack on it and the recycle times get fast you get into trouble. i almost killed my 580EX.

[Samanax]

My eyesballs almost popped out of my head when I saw this DSLR at B&H. (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/531073-REG/Hasselblad_70390531_H3DII_39MS_SLR_Digital_Camera. html) Crazy.

:) Chris

[Linkzi]

My eyesballs almost popped out of my head when I saw this DSLR at B&H. (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/531073-REG/Hasselblad_70390531_H3DII_39MS_SLR_Digital_Camera. html) Crazy.

:) Chris

So when you getting it? :) At least the lens is included. Hasselblad has had a few DSLRs out for awhile.

[Linkzi]

A little boiler at Campbell industrial park.

Cool, we'll try and get a meet going for Nate (rockabilly808 ) when he gives us a date.

[Samanax]

So when you getting it? When I become a professional photographer...which is never...LOL...I'm not even worthy of my XTi, no way I could live up to something like that Hasselblad.

I decided to not upgrade the body for awhile...gonna concentrate on shooting better, PPing better and get some better lenses before I upgrade to a 40D or 50D.A little boiler at Campbell industrial park.Cool, we'll try and get a meet going for Nate (rockabilly808 ) when he gives us a date.Can we shoot the boiler?

:) Chris

[cntry]

See what I can come up with.......:)

[PocketNinja]

My eyesballs almost popped out of my head when I saw this DSLR at B&H. (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/531073-REG/Hasselblad_70390531_H3DII_39MS_SLR_Digital_Camera. html) Crazy.

:) Chris

I think Hasselblads are cool, but I would rather have the a Leaf camera, I think their quality is coming to and may have passed Hasselblad. Look at this forum as to why.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/705574

[ishida]

My eyesballs almost popped out of my head when I saw this DSLR at B&H. (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/531073-REG/Hasselblad_70390531_H3DII_39MS_SLR_Digital_Camera. html) Crazy.

:) Chris

Yeah, it's hard to believe that there exists cameras that can cost so much!

I decided to not upgrade the body for awhile...gonna concentrate on shooting better, PPing better and get some better lenses before I upgrade to a 40D or 50D.

:) Chris

Good call. I used to use the xti for work and it's a good body with good functions. The photographer from Lighting Essentials uses an xti body.