POTN Aussie Club #6 - What does the 'P' stand for anyway??

[Backflipboy]

Well here's a very quick portrait I took this evening (handheld, but with a flash) - click through for the full size version.

1/200th, f/5.6, iso 1600

Full size version quite amazing - actually seeing the flash in the eyes and parts of the room reflected in them.

[amsm]

Full size version quite amazing - actually seeing the flash in the eyes and parts of the room reflected in them.

+1

Now if I had that CSI software, I could zoom in and offer some C&C on the photos you have framed on the wall behind you there Dave.....

[-spam-]

+1

Now if I had that CSI software, I could zoom in and offer some C&C on the photos you have framed on the wall behind you there Dave.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R94jWItg95w

Enhance...

[DAdeGroot]

+1

Now if I had that CSI software, I could zoom in and offer some C&C on the photos you have framed on the wall behind you there Dave.....

That would be this one (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/363320734/) ;-)

[amsm]

That would be this one (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/363320734/) ;-)

Nice shot.

'Twas that there comet which convinced me to pension off the AE-1 and hop on the steep and slippery DSLR slope. (and the results are in my Picasa album linked below)

[DAdeGroot]

Nice shot.

'Twas that there comet which convinced me to pension off the AE-1 and hop on the steep and slippery DSLR slope. (and the results are in my Picasa album linked below)

Yep, that'd be the same one.

[NicD]

FYI, started a new thread in "the business of photography section"

I warn you now it is a long post.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=699582

cheers, Nic

[NicD]

Also,

Dave and Clarry well done on your new purchases, hope you like them!

Dave, does the 400L have IS? im not sure about the 5.6 although i know the 2.8 does

[AdamC]

YYou get something so much more nice than a CD. If I don't buy the record, I tend to just d/l the album.

Ergh, I never understood the appeal.

Yeup! Nothing beats the sound of vinyl. :D

Except, oh, anything. :P

[The Moose]

FYI, started a new thread in "the business of photography section"

I warn you now it is a long post.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=699582

cheers, Nic

Nic, I'll definitely have a read of that tonight or tomorrow as it will relate to me a lot. Thanks for the idea and thanks for posting it in here! :)

[NicD]

Nic, I'll definitely have a read of that tonight or tomorrow as it will relate to me a lot. Thanks for the idea and thanks for posting it in here! :)

No problem mate, hope you get something out of it.

[The Moose]

Alright, I need two more ideas for what I'm doing for school. I'm popping/throwing/dropping water balloons and shooting them at the same time. Anyone got any ideas for interesting photos of it? I've got 13 ideas so far, most of them are different to the next, so if anyone can think of something unique I might just use it.

[NicD]

Glenn, take a look at this thread as well, this is where i got my thread from.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=695323&page=2

[DAdeGroot]

Dave, does the 400L have IS? im not sure about the 5.6 although i know the 2.8 does

Nope, no IS. It's the only current Canon Super-Tele that doesn't. Bit of a bugger, but well at f/5.6 it's a bright sunlight lens anyway, and for birding it'll likely be on a tripod as that involves a lot of sitting around pretending not to be a person anyway.

[The Moose]

Glenn, take a look at this thread as well, this is where i got my thread from.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=695323&page=2

Thanks for that. Might do a search for similar things tomorrow when I've got time. Your thread should have a few more replies by tomorrow afternoon so I'll have a long read ahead of me :)

[NicD]

Nope, no IS. It's the only current Canon Super-Tele that doesn't. Bit of a bugger, but well at f/5.6 it's a bright sunlight lens anyway, and for birding it'll likely be on a tripod as that involves a lot of sitting around pretending not to be a person anyway.

This would be interesting to observe in action, pretending to not be a person :lol:

[DAdeGroot]

This would be interesting to observe in action, pretending to not be a person :lol:

Interesting like watching grass grow :P

Basically sitting quite still, as birds are very sensitive to movement.

[NicD]

Interesting like watching grass grow :P

Basically sitting quite still, as birds are very sensitive to movement.

Do you wear camouflage and sit in fold away chairs and all that? or just on the ground?

[AdamC]

Nope, no IS. It's the only current Canon Super-Tele that doesn't. Bit of a bugger, but well at f/5.6 it's a bright sunlight lens anyway, and for birding it'll likely be on a tripod as that involves a lot of sitting around pretending not to be a person anyway.

Oh, 400 prime? Somehow I was thinking 100-400, and thought, wtf the 100-400 has IS!

[DAdeGroot]

Do you wear camouflage and sit in fold away chairs and all that? or just on the ground?

Generally just on the ground, but am considering the folded chair and camo net route, as some guys I know get awesome results that way.

When I got to use a mate's 600/4 (non-IS), I stood rather than sat, as the tripod was set to standing height and I didn't feel the need to change that. Managed to snap this willy wagtail.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3514101075_8864143087_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3514101075/)

600/4L + 1.4x TC.

Focal Length : 840mm
Aperture : f/5.6
Shutter: 1/800th
ISO: 2000

[DAdeGroot]

Oh, 400 prime? Somehow I was thinking 100-400, and thought, wtf the 100-400 has IS!

Yeah prime :)

I've used the 100-400 on several occasions and found
a) I mostly shot at 400mm
b) it really wasn't as sharp as I wanted
c) the IS on that lens is fairly crappy and not that worth it

[NicD]

Generally just on the ground, but am considering the folded chair and camo net route, as some guys I know get awesome results that way.

When I got to use a mate's 600/4 (non-IS), I stood rather than sat, as the tripod was set to standing height and I didn't feel the need to change that. Managed to snap this willy wagtail.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3514101075_8864143087_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3514101075/)

600/4L + 1.4x TC.

Focal Length : 840mm
Aperture : f/5.6
Shutter: 1/800th
ISO: 2000

not a bad result!

did you not find standing for a lengthy amount of time quite frustrating?

[DAdeGroot]

not a bad result!

did you not find standing for a lengthy amount of time quite frustrating?

Nah, I have children ;-)
Who as we all know are the definition of frustrating.

[NicD]

Nah, I have children ;-)
Who as we all know are the definition of frustrating.

hahaha, luckily i wouldnt know just yet, although one day i will!

Night all.

[The Moose]

I'm off as well. Got my assignment finished and I'm now looking forward to shooting the photos as I like the ideas that I've come up with for it. I'll post them in here as I get them done ;)

[fungry]

Nice capture Dave :), enticing DOF.

[S7000]

Ergh, I never understood the appeal.



Except, oh, anything. :P

I guess it's the same thing with film cameras. Although I used to dj which is why I have the turntables.

From a listening sense, I really think you appreciate it more when you put on a record. Because you have to flip it / change records when tracks end you actually make the decision to listen. Unlike when people just have the radio going all day long, or a bunch of tracks through an mp3 all day long.

As for quality, well, I think that comes down to personal preference.

[Backflipboy]

FYI, started a new thread in "the business of photography section"

I warn you now it is a long post.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=699582

cheers, Nic
Very good thread Nic - straightforward, not pretentious and asked good questions. Now I can steal the replies and go into competition hehehe

[NicD]

Very good thread Nic - straightforward, not pretentious and asked good questions. Now I can steal the replies and go into competition hehehe

Thanks Kevin (?) i got your name off your flickr so im hoping what i read is correct :lol:

The thread isn't only for me to get something out of, saying that, come into my area starting a business in ten years time, then we will have some good competition!

[ed.]

What's been happing around here?
Clarry got a MKII I see...
Anyone buying anything from B&H soon? I need a hama lens hood :D

[The Moose]

I'll buy something from B&H if it's you're shout :p

Shooting for school tomorrow, no classes :D I hope my 1D batteries last the whole day, I don't want to have to use my 400D :lol: I just can't do it anymore.

[churchie]

Just got a little Phottix remote for my camera. Next stop..... Tripod City

[tangcla]

Does anyone have a spare set of AAA Eneloops they want to get rid of? :) PM me if so.

[Boucher]

I could definately do a BH group buy, need a lowepro vertex 100 AW.

that would quadruple the cost of shipping though..

[mickeyjuice]

From a listening sense, I really think you appreciate it more when you put on a record. Because you have to flip it / change records when tracks end you actually make the decision to listen. Unlike when people just have the radio going all day long, or a bunch of tracks through an mp3 all day long.

"A bunch of tracks" = a songlist I've selected and loaded onto my iPhone, then chosen to listen to. Can't see a lot of difference.

[The Moose]

"A bunch of tracks" = a songlist I've selected and loaded onto my iPhone, then chosen to listen to. Can't see a lot of difference.

Look at me, I have an iPhone :p I personally don't mind MP3 quality from my iPod at the right volume and I haven't properly listened to a CD in so long that I can't distinguish between the two. My mum has a record player but she never uses it so I haven't heard one in a long time. And I have playlists of bands that I feel like listening to and then I put that on random. Don't mind my method one bit :)

[-spam-]

Don't mind my method one bit :)

Try juggling the indecision when you get home and stand infront of your music collection for a good 10 minutes because you either cant pick what to play or what to play it on (vinyl or CD).

Records arent the best choice when you are studying though, too much getting up to change sides, records, lift the stylus at the end of a record etc. Even worse when you decide to listen to some 45s :lol::rolleyes:

[mickeyjuice]

Look at me, I have an iPhone :p

Work pays for it :-) It's a decent device once you've jailbroken it. Hopefully firmware 3 will obviate the need for doing that.

[Welby]

Work pays for it :-) It's a decent device once you've jailbroken it. Hopefully firmware 3 will obviate the need for doing that.


Couldn't agree more. I've only got the touch but will be getting a iphone on the weekend hopefully. I love the things ;)

[tupper]

Couldn't agree more. I've only got the touch but will be getting a iphone on the weekend hopefully. I love the things ;)

Why do they have to be so expensive though!
Us norms that don't have work provide them with it just can't justify buying one when you can buy a nice 580ex or that Canon 15mm Fisheye I have been eyeing..

[The Moose]

Try juggling the indecision when you get home and stand infront of your music collection for a good 10 minutes because you either cant pick what to play or what to play it on (vinyl or CD).

Records arent the best choice when you are studying though, too much getting up to change sides, records, lift the stylus at the end of a record etc. Even worse when you decide to listen to some 45s :lol::rolleyes:

It's hard enough for me to study at home when I've got the internet :p

Work pays for it :-) It's a decent device once you've jailbroken it. Hopefully firmware 3 will obviate the need for doing that.

I think my school bought and pays for iPhone's for the principal and other higher ups as well. I was hoping to get an iPhone late last year but didn't because of the handset repayments and when I thought I was going to get one, I didn't think I'd jailbreak it but it didn't matter in the end. My mum has a touch and she hasn't and probably won't jailbreak that. The new firmware does seem to make it more of a complete product.

Edit: If my current contract is only 12 months then it should run out in about August, so I might get the iPhone when I'm due to sign up again. It might be 24 months though, which would be disappointing.

[Welby]

I guess there dear because everyone wants one. You can get them on a $55 a month plan with no handset repayments which is pretty good i reckon. Optus had them on a $49 a month cap a few weeks ago even.

[tupper]

I guess there dear because everyone wants one. You can get them on a $55 a month plan with no handset repayments which is pretty good i reckon. Optus had them on a $49 a month cap a few weeks ago even.

That's pretty good, here in Indo it's too expensive as only one company has rights to it. So everyone that is buying them is getting them in Singapore outright for about $850.. how does that compare?

[-spam-]

Just wish 3 was allowed to sell the iphone...

Failing that, an unlocked one and one of 3s special iphone plans would do. $49 per month for $300 and something worth of calls to other networks, $290 worth of calls and texts to other 3 users and 1gb of data.

Not that I need another mp3 player, quite happy with the 120gb classic ive got.

[The Moose]

I guess there dear because everyone wants one. You can get them on a $55 a month plan with no handset repayments which is pretty good i reckon. Optus had them on a $49 a month cap a few weeks ago even.

I think Optus' $49 cap plan had it for free for May only so I can imagine a lot of people would have jumped on that. I'm on the Optus $49 cap plan and it works really well for me. I wish they'd put a little bit of data in for free like the iPhone $49 cap but you can't win with everything.

[Welby]

I'm going to go with virgin on the $45 cap with $10 a month handset payment which gets me $320 of calls and 50meg of data. Wife will also get a new phone so we can talk and text 24/7 for free.

[The Moose]

I'm going to go with virgin on the $45 cap with $10 a month handset payment which gets me $320 of calls and 50meg of data. Wife will also get a new phone so we can talk and text 24/7 for free.

50mb? That's not much. The Optus $49 iPhone cap plan has $300 of included calls & text plus 250mb of data. And it turns out they've now got a deal to go to a $59 cap for a free iPhone. It was the $49 cap a few weeks ago so now they're pretty much still gaining the handset repayments.

[Welby]

Yeah they have more data but that isn't a big concern. They also don't have the phone the missus wants and only have free calls to other optus mobiles between 8pm - 12am at night which isn't of much use to me.

[S7000]

Try juggling the indecision when you get home and stand infront of your music collection for a good 10 minutes because you either cant pick what to play or what to play it on (vinyl or CD).

Records arent the best choice when you are studying though, too much getting up to change sides, records, lift the stylus at the end of a record etc. Even worse when you decide to listen to some 45s :lol::rolleyes:

When I used to mix, I'd stand in front of my crates for a good 5-10 minutes before getting anything out. Unless of course I had a hankering for something. Ah the good old days. :lol:

What turntable do you have Sam?

[S7000]

I've had a $49 cap for the last year, and I've never used more than what is provided in the cap. I just can't spend that much time on my phone.

[-spam-]

What turntable do you have Sam?

Some random Pioneer direct drive one. Probably over kill for what i need, but its nice having something nice to play my music on. Speakers and amp are dads ones from the mid to late 70s though :lol:

[fungry]

I've had a $49 cap for the last year, and I've never used more than what is provided in the cap. I just can't spend that much time on my phone.
I have a $29 cap and I don't even reach it lol. Then again, I have two phones. One work, one private. I guess it splits the load. I should get a phone w/ 2 SIM slots :D
Some random Pioneer direct drive one. Probably over kill for what i need, but its nice having something nice to play my music on. Speakers and amp are dads ones from the mid to late 70s though :lol:
Sounds overkill. Wow the 70s, some age in those.

[S7000]

Some random Pioneer direct drive one. Probably over kill for what i need, but its nice having something nice to play my music on. Speakers and amp are dads ones from the mid to late 70s though :lol:

It's never overkill. I use Technics SL1200s. I have fairly new speakers, although my amp is from the late 80's. It's a damn fine amp too. Age means nothing if they still produce quality. :lol:

[S7000]

I have a $29 cap and I don't even reach it lol. Then again, I have two phones. One work, one private. I guess it splits the load. I should get a phone w/ 2 SIM slots :D

Sounds overkill. Wow the 70s, some age in those.

I have it cause I wanted the phone that came with it. $50 a month seemed pretty reasonable, and if I ever do decide to spend big, it's still usually within the cap.

As above about the age of gear. :p

[-spam-]

It's never overkill. I use Technics SL1200s. I have fairly new speakers, although my amp is from the late 80's. It's a damn fine amp too. Age means nothing if they still produce quality. :lol:

Seems mine is nothing more than a rebadged technics turntable as it looks pretty much similar to those ones...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2743160311_5a18bfc4f8_b.jpg

[fungry]

Turntables look so cool :)

Grrrr... transferring 400GB of data... why doesn't the MBP have an eSATA port :(
Why can't OSX support read/write to NTFS natively?
Why can't Windows support read/write to HFS+ natively? *snow leopard baby*

[S7000]

Seems mine is nothing more than a rebadged technics turntable as it looks pretty much similar to those ones...



Pearl Jam box set? Nice one!

Ps. Living end. Great album!!! I've been hanging to buy their self titled album but it's selling for about $60 second hand and I have no free cash. :(

Pretty similar, my speed controls are on the left just out of screen. (edit) That's not your speeds...What's under your pitch control???

[ANGUS]

I could definately do a BH group buy, need a lowepro vertex 100 AW.

that would quadruple the cost of shipping though..

I could chip in on the BH order for a few smaller things.

[caseyjohnphotography]

78c the dollar is at. can't wait for it to hit 80's

[-spam-]

Why can't OSX support read/write to NTFS natively?

Tell me about it. Got a 600gb drive that I had been using as a backup/dump drive under vista that osx wont write to. Cant be bothered copying it all back off and reformatting the drive though.

Pearl Jam box set? Nice one!

Nah, just one of their albums. That one is Ten. Havnt been record shopping in over 6 months now, so the collection hasnt really grown apart from a few 45s off ebay here and there.

Pretty similar, my speed controls are on the left just out of screen. (edit) That's not your speeds...What's under your pitch control???

Button on the left is +/- 20% and +/- 10% from whatever the pitch is set to and the one on the right is just a blank button.

Edit: there is some serious rebranding going on with these things though. Found a Sherwood one in JB the other day that was identical to mine.

[Boucher]

I could chip in on the BH order for a few smaller things.


mmm, this could be good. I have to sell this 100mm macro first though haha.

[S7000]

Nah, just one of their albums. That one is Ten. Havnt been record shopping in over 6 months now, so the collection hasnt really grown apart from a few 45s off ebay here and there.
Button on the left is +/- 20% and +/- 10% from whatever the pitch is set to and the one on the right is just a blank button.
Edit: there is some serious rebranding going on with these things though. Found a Sherwood one in JB the other day that was identical to mine.

Nah, this was the orginal Technics design. It became an industry standard in the Club world. I'd say most brands are now trying to copy the look. (Even though it's not the look that made it the standard).

Interesting about the buttons. Almost like the Audio dj's that could go in reverse. :lol:

Record shopping can get pretty pricey pretty quickly. Especially when buying in second hand shops.

[mickeyjuice]

50mb? That's not much. The Optus $49 iPhone cap plan has $300 of included calls & text plus 250mb of data.

+1- even 250MB can disappear pretty smartly if it's used as a modem.

I've had a $49 cap for the last year, and I've never used more than what is provided in the cap. I just can't spend that much time on my phone.

Heh - I'm on a timeless plan (free calls to landlines and mobiles in au) and I use it pretty well - six hours outgoing this month.

Grrrr... transferring 400GB of data... why doesn't the MBP have an eSATA port :(
Why can't OSX support read/write to NTFS natively?

You don't really want them, you just think you want them. Apple knows best, baby!

(Dell XPS Studio 16 arrived yesterday, MBP for sale :-)

[tangcla]

Turntables look so cool :)

Grrrr... transferring 400GB of data... why doesn't the MBP have an eSATA port :(
Why can't OSX support read/write to NTFS natively?
Why can't Windows support read/write to HFS+ natively? *snow leopard baby*
Do you have Paragon NTFS+ for Mac? Best tool ever.

[amsm]

Hi All, does anyone know if the RS60-E3 remote will fit/work with a 1D Mk II ?

Edit: never mind...it looks like it won't...

[ed.]

Anyone after a small fuel meiser car?
I got a 97 2 door Micra for sale :P
coilovers, short shift, full exhaust etc etc.
PM for details LOL.

@Angus, BH order. Yay! :) I only want ONE item LOL.

[tangcla]

Ed - I might actually. How much? Talk to me on MSN.

[ed.]

ok let me fire up IM+ on the iphone LOL

[mcminty]

Hey everyone, just chiming in to say I'm still kicking. Uni has been keeping me very busy lately.


Sooo.. I turned 20 today. :D

That means that last night was my final night at cadets. It was quite an awesome night, that ended with my Commanding Officer yanking me up in front of everyone to present some certificates, talk about my time in cadets, etc. Then after that, all of my section (around 24 cadets) cornered me to sing happy birthday and give some gifts. One of the things I got was a real (disposable?) film camera, that everyone had signed. :lol:


I've got to run to a lecture (yay maths :p), but I'll have some pictures up later, and some more general photo-tax stuff as well.

[mickeyjuice]

That means that last night was my final night at cadets. It was quite an awesome night, that ended with my Commanding Officer yanking me up in front of everyone to present some certificates, talk about my time in cadets, etc. Then after that, all of my section (around 24 cadets) cornered me to sing happy birthday and give some gifts. One of the things I got was a real (disposable?) film camera, that everyone had signed. :lol:

Sounds awesome, good stuff :-)

[tangcla]

Congrats Minty, sounds like a memorable birhday :)

[S7000]

Happy birthday Andrew.

[wardie]

Happy Birthday Andrew

[ed.]

Happy Birthday McMinty

[NicD]

Happy birthday Andrew

[amsm]

In other news... see my sig :)

In other news, see mine :D:D:D:D:D:D:D
(and yes, I have it in my possession as of 20 minutes ago)

[Collin85]

Wow congrats on the new toys guisee.

Happy Birthday Andrew!

[Boucher]

Happy birthday Andrew!

have a good one mate.


There's a mini POTN Canberra meet tomorrow morning. Shooting at Lake burley griffin and then moving on to civic for coffee.

anyone besides Angus, Dave and I interested? haha.. (that's if anyone else is in canberra..)

[amsm]

Sooo.. I turned 20 today. :D


Happy Birthday Andrew

Edit:

It's this little guy's birthday today too, so you're in good company :)
http://users.on.net/~worlwinds/img/_MG_3617.jpg

[Collin85]

Happy birthday Andrew!

have a good one mate.


There's a mini POTN Canberra meet tomorrow morning. Shooting at Lake burley griffin and then moving on to civic for coffee.

anyone besides Angus, Dave and I interested? haha.. (that's if anyone else is in canberra..)
Sorry boucher, won't be able to make it.. got too many assignments.

[Michael]

Happy Birthday Andrew! Hope you had a great day!

[Hand_of_Cod]

Hi guys! Hand_of_Cod here. I'm new the site and photography too, although I've taken perhaps a few hundred thousand pics travelling through eastern europe.

[fungry]

Tell me about it. Got a 600gb drive that I had been using as a backup/dump drive under vista that osx wont write to. Cant be bothered copying it all back off and reformatting the drive though.

Gah, I've been using NTFS-3G but I've found it to be soooo slow. Can't complain too much... free.
You don't really want them, you just think you want them. Apple knows best, baby!

(Dell XPS Studio 16 arrived yesterday, MBP for sale :-)
So jumping onto the Windows wagon now? Was your MBP your first mac? How have you been finding the Studio 16?

Nah, I definitely want them. Pity though, some of these small little nit bits make me want to get a normal laptop. In fact, I think I've been using boot camp more then OSX.
Do you have Paragon NTFS+ for Mac? Best tool ever.
Nope I don't, thanks for the heads up though. Sounds like it is what I really need; performance. Cheers ;)

edit// Welcome Hand of Cod and..
Happy birthday Andrew!

[AdamC]

Hey guys, my ex-fiancee has decided she wants a real camera. Unfortunately I don't know enough about the current entry-level models to give her advice. So, 100D, 450D, 500D?

Hi guys! Hand_of_Cod here. I'm new the site and photography too, although I've taken perhaps a few hundred thousand pics travelling through eastern europe.

Hai!

[Greg_C]

Happy Birthday Andrew

[mickeyjuice]

So jumping onto the Windows wagon now? Was your MBP your first mac? How have you been finding the Studio 16?

Nah, just heading home.

I used a mac when I was doing some design stuff at the ATO in the early 90s - does that count? :-)

As for the XPS - it rocks. Screen is seriously overstaturated at the moment, no doubt just them showing it off, but man, it's crisp, and the colours are awesome.

Typing on it is terrific, it's very fast with 8GB RAM (double this desktop!) and the SSD.

Mmmm, love it. (Apart from the piano black finish - fingerprint heaven.)

[DAdeGroot]

In other news, see mine :D
(and yes, I have it in my possession as of 20 minutes ago)

1DII - congrats :) Bit of a leap from the 400D ;-)

[fungry]

Nah, just heading home.

I used a mac when I was doing some design stuff at the ATO in the early 90s - does that count? :-)

As for the XPS - it rocks. Screen is seriously overstaturated at the moment, no doubt just them showing it off, but man, it's crisp, and the colours are awesome.

Typing on it is terrific, it's very fast with 8GB RAM (double this desktop!) and the SSD.

Mmmm, love it. (Apart from the piano black finish - fingerprint heaven.)
How much did you splurge may I ask O_O 8GB *drop dead* and an SSD *drop dead again*

Meh! I'll stick to what I got for now. Save save save!

[mickeyjuice]

How much did you splurge may I ask O_O 8GB *drop dead* and an SSD *drop dead again*

Meh! I'll stick to what I got for now. Save save save!

A little over $4K. Also got the RGB LED full HD screen as well. It was cheaper to order the top-level one than to get the mid-level and option it up.

Salary sacrifice makes it a lot easier to cope with.

[amsm]

1DII - congrats :) Bit of a leap from the 400D ;-)

Thanks, yep, it's a huge leap. Can't wait to get out and put it through its paces on the weekend.

[AndrewOz]

Hi guys! Hand_of_Cod here. I'm new the site and photography too, although I've taken perhaps a few hundred thousand pics travelling through eastern europe.

Welcome to the POTN Aussie Asylum :D

[The Moose]

In other news, see mine :D:D:D:D:D:D:D
(and yes, I have it in my possession as of 20 minutes ago)

Nice! After having a taste of the 1D classic, I'd LOVE a 1D2 (or even better, a 1D3 :p) because then I can use it for everything rather than just some things. For example, I used my 1D for the first two hours of a shoot at school today (portraits of other students doing their work and things like that) and I just didn't feel that I was getting any really good results at all. So for the second two hours I used my 400D and I felt so much better.

[amsm]

Nice! After having a taste of the 1D classic, I'd LOVE a 1D2 (or even better, a 1D3 :p) because then I can use it for everything rather than just some things. For example, I used my 1D for the first two hours of a shoot at school today (portraits of other students doing their work and things like that) and I just didn't feel that I was getting any really good results at all. So for the second two hours I used my 400D and I felt so much better.

Why didn't you feel the 1D was doing so well at portraits..or, to look at it the other way, what about the 400D made you feel you were doing better ?

[Collin85]

Hi guys! Hand_of_Cod here. I'm new the site and photography too, although I've taken perhaps a few hundred thousand pics travelling through eastern europe.

Welcome Coddus. I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay (before you eventually stray across the mankini pic). :lol:

[Collin85]

Anyone know the best place to buy a WhiBal around Aus?

[The Moose]

Why didn't you feel the 1D was doing so well at portraits..or, to look at it the other way, what about the 400D made you feel you were doing better ?

I've always known the 1D, being so old, has a problem with the hotshoe. I've cleaned it out and tightened the screws but for whatever reason, it's never working consistently. I guess it was just a lack of confidence as well because I was pretty much a second shooter to a teacher/photographer and he knew what he was doing while I hadn't really done any portraiture at all, especially with flash.

[amsm]

I've always known the 1D, being so old, has a problem with the hotshoe. I've cleaned it out and tightened the screws but for whatever reason, it's never working consistently. I guess it was just a lack of confidence as well because I was pretty much a second shooter to a teacher/photographer and he knew what he was doing while I hadn't really done any portraiture at all, especially with flash.

Makes sense.

[The Moose]

Makes sense.

Just wondering, how much did you pay for the 1D2?

[fungry]

@Clarence,
I checked out Paragon. Definitely what I just need. Transfer speeds hitting 30MBps for media files which tend to be slow. Decent enough :)
Compared to said NTFS-3G/MacFUSE which goes at 5MBps.

[amsm]

Just wondering, how much did you pay for the 1D2?

It was $1800, with 30K actuations on the clock, pretty much mint condition body-wise.

[DigitalDabbler]

Okay, here's (http://picasaweb.google.com/hairbysubaru/Summernats#5153884369280739234) the tax for my question.

Back in my youth I progressed from a practika (+50-180 onetouch) to an AE1+programme (with a zillion lenses - the 600mm reflecting was awesome, even if it did require a toothpick stuck into just the right spot to obtain uniform focus). Having had that kit stolen, I regressed. I played with video for a while, but it didn't work for me.

Fast-forward ten years. I reluctantly admit that this digital thing isn't just a fad and I invest in a fuji s5000. Push button zoom and 1/4 second shutter-lag. I can pull something like this (http://picasaweb.google.com/hairbysubaru/Detour2005#5056598735436158802) off. I fork out for an s5500. same sh!t but 1/10th second shutter lag. This gives me a little headroom (http://picasaweb.google.com/hairbysubaru/EasterShow2007#5056205209057661730).

January last year, a mate virtually frog-marches me into a dealer and makes me buy (not that I put up much resistance) the 400D + twin-lense kit, with which I took the tax at the start of the post. At first, I was one very happy pitcher-taker. The body was a step ahead. 1/10th cold-boot (even from standby), virtually no shutter-lag, zoom as fast as I could twist it. What's not to love?

There's this thing called sunset. This means put the long lense away and pull out the 18-55. No more of these (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nza-VUkslPZbf3Y72JICJg?feat=directlink) (not that it's anything to write home about). Twelve months on, I lash out on the tamron listed below (when my gear list extends beyond two items, I'll move it to the appropriate place). Yeah the pictures are better, but I don't like them as much. So. I lash out on a 50D body (My wish-list and my bank account said that I was go for a 5D, but when I realised that I was looking at a $6000 (body and lense) spend to match what I already had reach-wise with the existing combo, I settled for the 50D).

All of a sudden, my keep-rate has dropped by about 50%. With the 400, I had a pretty good idea of the modes available and the flexibility of the body. I expected that the 50D would be better. It is better. Better at showing just what a crap photographer I am.
This (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vSo_jhoMxdFHAnrfXqX05Q?feat=directlink) for example.

This is like video games right? the better equipment you can afford, the harder it is to use?

Don't get me wrong, you will have to kill me to take my 50D away from me.

Edit:Oh yes. What am I doing wrong (that was the point)?

C:\>

[Boucher]

you need better lenses, not better bodies.

[Mark]

Except a well-mastered CD on a good system.
It's like digital vs analog, good CD vs good vinyl on good sound system sounds good no matter what, maybe you might tell the vinyl is slightly better....
However CDs in general are more compressed than vinyl (making it "louder" to the average consumer....), which obviously reduces the quality a bit, but if you aren't listening to this on a *proper* sound system it is unlikely you will tell the difference....
Like digital vs analog, it really comes down to convenience/personal choice....
There's an outlet in Brisbane too.




Well here's a very quick portrait I took this evening (handheld, but with a flash) - click through for the full size version.



1/200th, f/5.6, iso 1600

WOW!

I could definately do a BH group buy, need a lowepro vertex 100 AW.

that would quadruple the cost of shipping though..

That is an awesome bag, I have one and it fits everything I need, while still being tiny and very comfortable....

In other news, see mine
(and yes, I have it in my possession as of 20 minutes ago)

Nice :D

Hi guys! Hand_of_Cod here. I'm new the site and photography too, although I've taken perhaps a few hundred thousand pics travelling through eastern europe.

Hi Hand_of_Cod!

A little over $4K. Also got the RGB LED full HD screen as well. It was cheaper to order the top-level one than to get the mid-level and option it up.

Salary sacrifice makes it a lot easier to cope with.

BTW what is the RGB LED screen is it an LED screen (like high density LED wall sort of thing) or a fancy LED backlit screen?

Okay, here's (http://picasaweb.google.com/hairbysubaru/Summernats#5153884369280739234) the tax for my question.

Back in my youth I progressed from a practika (+50-180 onetouch) to an AE1+programme (with a zillion lenses - the 600mm reflecting was awesome, even if it did require a toothpick stuck into just the right spot to obtain uniform focus). Having had that kit stolen, I regressed. I played with video for a while, but it didn't work for me.

Fast-forward ten years. I reluctantly admit that this digital thing isn't just a fad and I invest in a fuji s5000. Push button zoom and 1/4 second shutter-lag. I can pull something like this (http://picasaweb.google.com/hairbysubaru/Detour2005#5056598735436158802) off. I fork out for an s5500. same sh!t but 1/10th second shutter lag. This gives me a little headroom (http://picasaweb.google.com/hairbysubaru/EasterShow2007#5056205209057661730).

January last year, a mate virtually frog-marches me into a dealer and makes me buy (not that I put up much resistance) the 400D + twin-lense kit, with which I took the tax at the start of the post. At first, I was one very happy pitcher-taker. The body was a step ahead. 1/10th cold-boot (even from standby), virtually no shutter-lag, zoom as fast as I could twist it. What's not to love?

There's this thing called sunset. This means put the long lense away and pull out the 18-55. No more of these (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nza-VUkslPZbf3Y72JICJg?feat=directlink) (not that it's anything to write home about). Twelve months on, I lash out on the tamron listed below (when my gear list extends beyond two items, I'll move it to the appropriate place). Yeah the pictures are better, but I don't like them as much. So. I lash out on a 50D body (My wish-list and my bank account said that I was go for a 5D, but when I realised that I was looking at a $6000 (body and lense) spend to match what I already had reach-wise with the existing combo, I settled for the 50D).

All of a sudden, my keep-rate has dropped by about 50%. With the 400, I had a pretty good idea of the modes available and the flexibility of the body. I expected that the 50D would be better. It is better. Better at showing just what a crap photographer I am.
This (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vSo_jhoMxdFHAnrfXqX05Q?feat=directlink) for example.

This is like video games right? the better equipment you can afford, the harder it is to use?

Don't get me wrong, you will have to kill me to take my 50D away from me.

Edit:Oh yes. What am I doing wrong (that was the point)?

C:\>

Maybe get some nice glass sometime... Although TBH I don't really understand what you are asking....


Happy birthday Andrew :)

[mickeyjuice]

you need better lenses, not better bodies.

Hey Boucher - correct.

BTW what is the RGB LED screen is it an LED screen (like high density LED wall sort of thing) or a fancy LED backlit screen?

Yeah, fancy backlighting. It's VERY nice.

[Old Fart]

Anyone know the best place to buy a WhiBal around Aus?

Buy it online http://www.rawworkflow.com/whibal/

Mine arrived 4 days after I bought it, so can't complain about service.


Doesn't seem to matter how many good lens I buy, wife still thinks I need a better body

[mickeyjuice]

Buy it online http://www.rawworkflow.com/whibal/

Mine arrived 4 days after I bought it, so can't complain about service.

Yep, I'm about to do the same, but I'm buying the LAP as well, and maybe a colour checker. Sigh.

[AdamC]

Anyone attempted to run Lightroom 2 on a Dell Mini 9? Is it possible, even if just for 'emergency' edit/exports?

[tangcla]

It'll run, just not very well :p I used to have Lightroom on my Lenovo S10 netbook.

[AdamC]

It'll run, just not very well :p I used to have Lightroom on my Lenovo S10 netbook.

Cheers. I want to replace my big brick with a netbook, and that's about the only thing that worries me. It wouldn't be often, and only just little 'emergency' edits in the field.

[tangcla]

Trust me, it's VERY slow for any sort of processor intensive work. Very.

[S7000]

Okay, here's (http://picasaweb.google.com/hairbysubaru/Summernats#5153884369280739234) the tax for my question.

Back in my youth I progressed from a practika (+50-180 onetouch) to an AE1+programme (with a zillion lenses - the 600mm reflecting was awesome, even if it did require a toothpick stuck into just the right spot to obtain uniform focus). Having had that kit stolen, I regressed. I played with video for a while, but it didn't work for me.

Fast-forward ten years. I reluctantly admit that this digital thing isn't just a fad and I invest in a fuji s5000. Push button zoom and 1/4 second shutter-lag. I can pull something like this (http://picasaweb.google.com/hairbysubaru/Detour2005#5056598735436158802) off. I fork out for an s5500. same sh!t but 1/10th second shutter lag. This gives me a little headroom (http://picasaweb.google.com/hairbysubaru/EasterShow2007#5056205209057661730).

January last year, a mate virtually frog-marches me into a dealer and makes me buy (not that I put up much resistance) the 400D + twin-lense kit, with which I took the tax at the start of the post. At first, I was one very happy pitcher-taker. The body was a step ahead. 1/10th cold-boot (even from standby), virtually no shutter-lag, zoom as fast as I could twist it. What's not to love?

There's this thing called sunset. This means put the long lense away and pull out the 18-55. No more of these (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nza-VUkslPZbf3Y72JICJg?feat=directlink) (not that it's anything to write home about). Twelve months on, I lash out on the tamron listed below (when my gear list extends beyond two items, I'll move it to the appropriate place). Yeah the pictures are better, but I don't like them as much. So. I lash out on a 50D body (My wish-list and my bank account said that I was go for a 5D, but when I realised that I was looking at a $6000 (body and lense) spend to match what I already had reach-wise with the existing combo, I settled for the 50D).

All of a sudden, my keep-rate has dropped by about 50%. With the 400, I had a pretty good idea of the modes available and the flexibility of the body. I expected that the 50D would be better. It is better. Better at showing just what a crap photographer I am.
This (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vSo_jhoMxdFHAnrfXqX05Q?feat=directlink) for example.

This is like video games right? the better equipment you can afford, the harder it is to use?

Don't get me wrong, you will have to kill me to take my 50D away from me.

Edit:Oh yes. What am I doing wrong (that was the point)?

C:\>

Not really 100% on what you're after. However, the step up from the 400D to 50D shouldn't be too drastic.

If you have the same settings with the same lenses you'll generally get very similar pictures on different cameras.

As for doing something wrong. I think you're just having a lapse in your composition. The last picture doesn't really have any interest. The light (obviously from the sun) isn't that interesting, you have a green car with green grass and a wooden fence. It's all pretty bland.

I think getting some better lenses will give you a better image quality. You're much better off getting nicer lenses that spending money on the body.

Also read up some composition books. This will give you some ideas about how to make your shots not only exposed properly but interesting to look at too.

just my $0.02, hope it helps.

[ANGUS]

Was good to meet up with Josh (Hey Boucher!) today after a night on the town ($2 Drinks FTW!!!) to drown my sorrows after crashing my car in Queanbeyan (Pics to follow a little later tonight) In short the front bumper of my VW Golf needs replacing, as does the front drivers side panel, tyre and posibly part of the wheel arch and water tank... Bloody traffic signs jumping in front of cars!!

[Mark]

Was good to meet up with Josh (Hey Boucher!) today after a night on the town ($2 Drinks FTW!!!) to drown my sorrows after crashing my car in Queanbeyan (Pics to follow a little later tonight) In short the front bumper of my VW Golf needs replacing, as does the front drivers side panel, tyre and posibly part of the wheel arch and water tank... Bloody traffic signs jumping in front of cars!!

Wait, you weren't driving after the night on the town, or was the night on the town because you crashed your car (non drunk)!?

That sucks regardless though..

BTW at the end of this term (early july I think...) I am coming to sydney for a week I think...

[tangcla]

I'll be in Sydney over July/August weekend, will be free on the 1st of August...

[eXc450]

I seem to recall 'all of us' warning Angus this would happen and he shouldn't get such a 'nice' car for a first car.

Glad to know you are ok and hope you learnt from your experience. We've all done (or will do) stupid things. haha

[Michael]

Was good to meet up with Josh (Hey Boucher!) today after a night on the town ($2 Drinks FTW!!!) to drown my sorrows after crashing my car in Queanbeyan (Pics to follow a little later tonight) In short the front bumper of my VW Golf needs replacing, as does the front drivers side panel, tyre and posibly part of the wheel arch and water tank... Bloody traffic signs jumping in front of cars!!
FAIL

[S7000]

FAIL

:lol:

[Michael]

I still love ya Angus... Although, you hit a road sign? How?

[tupper]

Was it a stop sign by any chance? If so it's probably just enforcing the rules..

[Mark]

I'll be in Sydney over July/August weekend, will be free on the 1st of August...

I'll be there 4th to 8th of july..
Should be free for some of that....

I seem to recall 'all of us' warning Angus this would happen and he shouldn't get such a 'nice' car for a first car.

Glad to know you are ok and hope you learnt from your experience. We've all done (or will do) stupid things. haha

haha my mum is trying to force me into getting a new/relatively new car, despite me telling her the car I get must be at least 3 years old (for that reason) :lol:

I still love ya Angus... Although, you hit a road sign? How?

Night on the town?
I don't think he would be that dumb though.....

Was it a stop sign by any chance? If so it's probably just enforcing the rules..

:lol:

[AndrewOz]

Was good to meet up with Josh (Hey Boucher!) today after a night on the town ($2 Drinks FTW!!!) to drown my sorrows after crashing my car in Queanbeyan (Pics to follow a little later tonight) In short the front bumper of my VW Golf needs replacing, as does the front drivers side panel, tyre and posibly part of the wheel arch and water tank... Bloody traffic signs jumping in front of cars!!

Ouch :(

At your age the insurance excess will sting too (and next years rise in premiums). :lol:

18 years old - ten feet tall and bulletproof. Its a wonderful age but I wonder how I survived.

Andrew
(reminiscing 44year old :oops: )

[S7000]

haha my mum is trying to force me into getting a new/relatively new car, despite me telling her the car I get must be at least 3 years old (for that reason) :lol:


The best thing you can think about when you buy a new car is: It's just a piece of metal.

My car had a whole lot of damage done to it by some drunk idiot. Kicked in 3 panels. Basically had three panel sized dents. I got ****ty, but calmed down very quickly. I'm not stressing out over metal. I'm not stressing out over money either. It's insured for a reason. When I get them repaired, AAMI can slug me with a couple of hundred if they want. It's still cheaper than getting it done myself or putting in the man hours to do it.

[AdamC]

the car I get must be at least 3 years old

I've never owned a car that new in my life!

[mickeyjuice]

I've never owned a car that new in my life!

We bought an 18-month-old Magna a couple of years ago, because it had already depreciated about 50% and you couldn't beat that with a stick.

Other than that, they'd all been about 7-8+ years old when we got 'em.

[tangcla]

I'll be there 4th to 8th of july..
Should be free for some of that....Sorry Mark, I'm only there literally for that weekend from the 31st to the 2nd.

[AdamC]

We bought an 18-month-old Magna a couple of years ago, because it had already depreciated about 50% and you couldn't beat that with a stick.

Other than that, they'd all been about 7-8+ years old when we got 'em.

Yeah Magnas are good cars but they don't hold their value. Mine sold for $38k new in 2000, I bought it for just under $14k in 2005.

[mickeyjuice]

Yeah Magnas are good cars but they don't hold their value. Mine sold for $38k new in 2000, I bought it for just under $14k in 2005.

Yeah, ours was $32K in mid-2005, half that in dec 2006. Apart from its ENORMOUS turning circle, and the fact that it's SO DAMN BIG, it's terrific. (Ours is on gas, which helps.)

[AndrewOz]

Yeah, ours was $32K in mid-2005, half that in dec 2006. Apart from its ENORMOUS turning circle, and the fact that it's SO DAMN BIG, it's terrific. (Ours is on gas, which helps.)

Magnas........are..........................BIG.... ................................... :eek:

[BOSS]

Magnas........are..........................BIG.... ................................... :eek:

I was wondering about that too......must be sarcasm!

[alexanderGARDNER]

Tax from this afternoon.

http://alexander-gardner.smugmug.com/photos/549042346_kPN69-XL.jpg

[ANGUS]

Wait, you weren't driving after the night on the town, or was the night on the town because you crashed your car (non drunk)!?

That sucks regardless though..

BTW at the end of this term (early july I think...) I am coming to sydney for a week I think...

Was sober when I crashed, pics and full write up tonight

[ANGUS]

Ouch :(

At your age the insurance excess will sting too (and next years rise in premiums). :lol:

18 years old - ten feet tall and bulletproof. Its a wonderful age but I wonder how I survived.

Andrew
(reminiscing 44year old :oops: )

Premium is not

[S7000]

Premium is not

No what, rising?

It will...Just wait for the bill. ;)

[ANGUS]

Ouch :(

At your age the insurance excess will sting too (and next years rise in premiums). :lol:

18 years old - ten feet tall and bulletproof. Its a wonderful age but I wonder how I survived.

Andrew
(reminiscing 44year old :oops: )

Premium is not adversly affected apparently.

[ANGUS]

No what, rising?

It will...Just wait for the bill. ;)

Only 1 or 2 percent

[S7000]

Only 1 or 2 percent

Plus a drop in no claim bonus, plus plus plus.............

They always sting you.

[Hand_of_Cod]

Magnas........are..........................BIG.... ................................... :eek:

I just bought a new Lancer Sportback VR... and now I have no money.

But I only fill up once every three weeks!

[S7000]

I just bought a new Lancer Sportback VR... and now I have no money.

But I only fill up once every three weeks!

I work across the rd from where I live now. Filling up once a month is great. Having no money due to paying the bank back has become a little tedious though. Glad it's all over next year.

[yabbie]

Hi all,
Does anyone know where you can still buy Canon 5D bodies (originals) in Australia, and what they go for? Also, if there are any 2nd hand copies floating around, let me know. I have a friend who is after one.
Also, does anyone have a Canon 24-70 that they want to sell in the near future?

[The Moose]

Hi all,
Does anyone know where you can still buy Canon 5D bodies (originals) in Australia, and what they go for? Also, if there are any 2nd hand copies floating around, let me know. I have a friend who is after one.
Also, does anyone have a Canon 24-70 that they want to sell in the near future?

I can't imagine anyone selling it new anymore. It's not worth even buying it new, IMO. Unless, for some reason, they had it at less than $2000.

[yabbie]

I can't imagine anyone selling it new anymore. It's not worth even buying it new, IMO. Unless, for some reason, they had it at less than $2000.

Peace of mind, warranty....I'd pay 15-20% extra for a new body over an older, unknown one.

[tangcla]

Premium is not adversly affected apparently.
That's what you think now. Wait till insurance renewal time.

[The Moose]

Peace of mind, warranty....I'd pay 15-20% extra for a new body over an older, unknown one.

Yeah, but that's why I said $2000. I know people who bought used 5D's for about $1800 last year and then the prices went down a bit but now they're back around the same because the 5D2's out and people know the prices of it. I probably would pay about $2200 if I was in that position (new vs used).

[ANGUS]

My policys no claim bonus is not affected.


Hi all,
Does anyone know where you can still buy Canon 5D bodies (originals) in Australia, and what they go for? Also, if there are any 2nd hand copies floating around, let me know. I have a friend who is after one.
Also, does anyone have a Canon 24-70 that they want to sell in the near future?

I might be selling my 24-70 soon

[yabbie]

My policys no claim bonus is not affected.


I might be selling my 24-70 soon

My friend will be looking at setting up in a month or so, so PM me with details if you decide to sell, approx price etc.

[yabbie]

Ouch! Just read back a bit, good thing you had a new car Angus, old ones don't have crumple zones - like my '85 corolla. But at least they don't bend when they hit small stuff!

[Backflipboy]

Okay, here's (http://picasaweb.google.com/hairbysubaru/Summernats#5153884369280739234) the tax for my question.

Back in my youth I progressed from a practika (+50-180 onetouch) to an AE1+programme (with a zillion lenses - the 600mm reflecting was awesome, even if it did require a toothpick stuck into just the right spot to obtain uniform focus). Having had that kit stolen, I regressed. I played with video for a while, but it didn't work for me.

Fast-forward ten years. I reluctantly admit that this digital thing isn't just a fad and I invest in a fuji s5000. Push button zoom and 1/4 second shutter-lag. I can pull something like this (http://picasaweb.google.com/hairbysubaru/Detour2005#5056598735436158802) off. I fork out for an s5500. same sh!t but 1/10th second shutter lag. This gives me a little headroom (http://picasaweb.google.com/hairbysubaru/EasterShow2007#5056205209057661730).

January last year, a mate virtually frog-marches me into a dealer and makes me buy (not that I put up much resistance) the 400D + twin-lense kit, with which I took the tax at the start of the post. At first, I was one very happy pitcher-taker. The body was a step ahead. 1/10th cold-boot (even from standby), virtually no shutter-lag, zoom as fast as I could twist it. What's not to love?

There's this thing called sunset. This means put the long lense away and pull out the 18-55. No more of these (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nza-VUkslPZbf3Y72JICJg?feat=directlink) (not that it's anything to write home about). Twelve months on, I lash out on the tamron listed below (when my gear list extends beyond two items, I'll move it to the appropriate place). Yeah the pictures are better, but I don't like them as much. So. I lash out on a 50D body (My wish-list and my bank account said that I was go for a 5D, but when I realised that I was looking at a $6000 (body and lense) spend to match what I already had reach-wise with the existing combo, I settled for the 50D).

All of a sudden, my keep-rate has dropped by about 50%. With the 400, I had a pretty good idea of the modes available and the flexibility of the body. I expected that the 50D would be better. It is better. Better at showing just what a crap photographer I am.
This (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vSo_jhoMxdFHAnrfXqX05Q?feat=directlink) for example.

This is like video games right? the better equipment you can afford, the harder it is to use?

Don't get me wrong, you will have to kill me to take my 50D away from me.

Edit:Oh yes. What am I doing wrong (that was the point)?

C:\>

Are you looking at becoming a professional photographer or staying a hobbyist? I own a 400D with the dual kit lenses plus a natty 85mm f1.8 lens and I'm a hobbyist, so taking hundreds of photos and being happy with at least 5% of them would seem pretty normal to me.

I think that, at the end of the day, it all comes down to practice and learning from all the images you have to dispose of. I would certainly steer clear of getting too bogged down in comparisons of the quality of your stuff to what you may see posted on this forum as you will find a huge range of experience and artistic ability here.

Lenses and composition seem to be the key to success, depending on what you are specialising in, bodies seem to be secondary to the whole process. Also, every photographer seems to be their own harshest critic.

[Backflipboy]

Was good to meet up with Josh (Hey Boucher!) today after a night on the town ($2 Drinks FTW!!!) to drown my sorrows after crashing my car in Queanbeyan (Pics to follow a little later tonight) In short the front bumper of my VW Golf needs replacing, as does the front drivers side panel, tyre and posibly part of the wheel arch and water tank... Bloody traffic signs jumping in front of cars!!
Ahh Angus, are you one of these "P" platers that we are constantly warned about?

Oh, did you know that road signs are concreted into the ground?

[The Moose]

Lenses and composition seem to be the key to success, depending on what you are specialising in, bodies seem to be secondary to the whole process. Also, every photographer seems to be their own harshest critic.

For a lot of things, lighting is definitely the key to a good photo. I shot indoors yesterday using mostly f/2.8 but it wasn't enough and I had nothing but a bare 430EX II, no bounce card or diffuser or anything, and I struggled to get the right results. The best shots I had were the ones taken when we had massive windows shooting light from the side of the room. All I needed then was a bit of fill on the other side and I was good to go. Controlling your lighting and understanding what you can/should do to get the results you want is very important.

To be honest, that's probably one thing where I'm lacking. I used to always try to shoot with as much natural light as possible but after a bit of bounce flash in controlled situations, I realised how much it affects what I end up with.

[Backflipboy]

To be honest, that's probably one thing where I'm lacking. I used to always try to shoot with as much natural light as possible but after a bit of bounce flash in controlled situations, I realised how much it affects what I end up with.
In all honesty, I hate taking photos indoors. I'm always either too over exposed or too underexposed. I tend to find shooting outdoors to be easier since, generally, there is a little more consistency when it comes to natural light at 90% of the angles used when photographing things.