POTN Aussie Club #6 - What does the 'P' stand for anyway?? [Archive] - Page 19

Backflipboy

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 08:10

I have screwdrivers that I have sentimental attachments to too!

The "it's just a tool" philosophy may apply for pros, but to many hobbyists (myself included) the gear itself has sentimental value as well. My 400D sure does, for several different reasons, and it's not going anywhere.

The funny thing is, if we'd stayed together she could have inherited it when I upgraded, and saved herself $2k.

I don't know if it's sentimental value, but I still have my two old digital cameras that I don't use anymore. My Kodak DX3600 actually doesn't work anymore for some reason and I can't even bring myself to bin it. It's a weird thing for me - I could quite easily sell my car tomorrow but I am reluctant to get rid of my small gadets.

ofdphoto

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 08:28

White horizontal line appearing in shots (glad I picked it up straightaway) and then it Err 99'd. The Err has gone, horizontal line remains. I'm guessing the shutter is cactus (tho it looks fine as far as I can tell).

ofdphoto

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 08:40

Just did some more tests. The line is far more pronounced at higher shutter speeds, so it's looking more and more like a faulty shutter. Now to try and find a way of getting it fixed quickly ... :(

tangcla

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 16:30

Just did some more tests. The line is far more pronounced at higher shutter speeds, so it's looking more and more like a faulty shutter. Now to try and find a way of getting it fixed quickly ... :(
Canon CPS?

mickeyjuice

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 16:48

The funny thing is, if we'd stayed together she could have inherited it when I upgraded, and saved herself $2k.

Gives you an idea of your market value :-)

My 1Ds2 broke during a shoot today.

Luckily I had another camera handy (don't always during e-shoots) and life went on, but I'm pretty annoyed ... it's barely done any work since I got it back from Canon :(

Yeah, very frustrating, that sort of thing.

AdamC

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 17:20

If I had the money then I'd keep the 400D rather than sell it.

Well, I figure it's not worth much anyway now, so I might as well keep it.

I don't know if it's sentimental value, but I still have my two old digital cameras that I don't use anymore. My Kodak DX3600 actually doesn't work anymore for some reason and I can't even bring myself to bin it. It's a weird thing for me - I could quite easily sell my car tomorrow but I am reluctant to get rid of my small gadets.

Yeap, I still have my old A60 and couldn't imagine throwing it away.

S7000

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 17:55

I could quite easily sell my car tomorrow but I am reluctant to get rid of my small gadets.

I hear you on this one. Unless something is way beyond repair, I'll usually be a hoarder. Just have to look in my old room at my mums house. :lol:

ofdphoto

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 21:00

so, canon tell me it's probably the shutter, and that it will probably cost $800+ to repair.

since it's done less than 2000 shots since they saw it for an unrelated problem, i'm going to be insisting that they broke it during the last service and should repair it for free. especially since it only has 67k shots on the shutter.

grrrr.

AdamC

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 21:06

The Moose

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 23:26

I'd say you have a strong case, Luke. Hope it works out for you.

I finished at lunch today and took my 1D + nifty 50 to school hoping to get it out on the walk through to the station... of course it starts raining as soon as I get out of school! Didn't bring it out because the nifty wouldn't have lasted :lol:

ed.

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 23:31

Just bought a 300mm f4L IS.
Now I have to workout what I want to shoot with it LOL.

Aszental

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 23:39

Lol theres no hope for you now... buying lens's before you have anything to shoot... i think you are officially an addict.

S7000

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 02:44

Just bought a 300mm f4L IS.
Now I have to workout what I want to shoot with it LOL.

I'll borrow it till you need it. :p

DigitalDabbler

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 02:54

The better question is: "Will my software create RSS feeds?"+ 1 The alternative - creating them manually - is a serious chore.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/rssfeedcreator/ may or may not be helpful, I have no need of such things as I do not have a life (I have a job that precludes such a thing), hence I have not tried it out. My experience of sourceforge projects is that although they usually do, they might not work. None have damaged my machine(s) in any way.

C:\>

DigitalDabbler

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 03:10

On loading a page I see some tantalizingly good images. Once the page completes loading they all disappear. Any suggestions?

C:\>

Jim G

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 04:59

Anyone looking for a good deal on a quad core processing computer for under a grand?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=703342

:S

Fut

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 05:06

Anyone looking for a good deal on a quad core processing computer for under a grand?

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=703342

:S

Would like to but I'm in Melbourne

AdamC

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 05:11

On loading a page I see some tantalizingly good images. Once the page completes loading they all disappear. Any suggestions?

C:\>

A URL might help us understand your problem..

DAdeGroot

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 07:38

Don't forget, 5DII owners, new firmware is out.

I've done mine and it works perfectly.

The Moose

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 07:44

Don't forget, 5DII owners, new firmware is out.

I've done mine and it works perfectly.

I didn't think it was out till next week or something. That's what I seemed to gather from the thread in the other part of POTN. But then again, I didn't take note of any dates. Good to know it works well though. I wonder how long it'll be until Canon (or Nikon, if they advance quite quickly) develop proper AF for video.

tangcla

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 08:02

Don't forget, 5DII owners, new firmware is out.

I've done mine and it works perfectly.

o rly?

Downloading now :D

tangcla

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 08:07

56% updated...

Aszental

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 08:11

Anyone looking for a good deal on a quad core processing computer for under a grand?

:S

I'm interested in that q6600 :P

What mac you getting?

Backflipboy

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 08:54

amsm

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 09:16

General query regarding filters - if you have a few lenses (lets say 3 +) and you intend purchasing a filter (for instance a neutral density filter) do you buy the same filter for each of your lenses or do you buy different filters for each lens depending on what you think you may use each lens for?

I don't have a real collection of filters, I have a UV filter for each lens and a CP that goes on whichever lens needs it at the time. Thankfully, all my current lenses are 77mm, so I can swap filters between them.
(I still technically own the 70-200 f4/L in my sig, which is a different size, but it's out on loan, so I regard my lens "collection" as the other ones listed)

mickeyjuice

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 14:10

I wonder how long it'll be until Canon (or Nikon, if they advance quite quickly) develop proper AF for video.

No time soon, given pro video is done manually.

DAdeGroot

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 15:43

General query regarding filters - if you have a few lenses (lets say 3 +) and you intend purchasing a filter (for instance a neutral density filter) do you buy the same filter for each of your lenses or do you buy different filters for each lens depending on what you think you may use each lens for?

Well generally, for specialist filters, you buy one in the size of the thread on the lens with the biggest diameter, and some step-up rings for the other lenses (assuming they're not all the same filter size).

Aszental

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 17:08

Anyone know a good lab to get press printed products from?

Similar to

http://www.whcc.com/products/press-printed-cards-products/greeting-cards/

tangcla

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 17:22

General query regarding filters - if you have a few lenses (lets say 3 +) and you intend purchasing a filter (for instance a neutral density filter) do you buy the same filter for each of your lenses or do you buy different filters for each lens depending on what you think you may use each lens for?
Well generally, for specialist filters, you buy one in the size of the thread on the lens with the biggest diameter, and some step-up rings for the other lenses (assuming they're not all the same filter size).

^ what he said. Step-up ring.

wakko

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 19:24

anyone who's updated their 5D2 firmware... do you have the horizontal banding in videos? Some guy was complaining and posted a vid on Vimeo?

There's a link on OCAU somewhere. I'll ahve to dig it up.

edit: oh it was user error :p hehehe... (new comments since he posted it).

amsm

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 19:54

Hi All.
This question probably gets asked once a month..and now it's my turn. :p

For those who know their bags, would the Crumpler $7MDH hold:
1dMkII, 70-200 f2.8L, 28-70 f2.8L, Sigma 10-22, associated hoods, filters and even a 430EX ? I used to carry the 400D and the 2 L's in a $6MDH, with the 28-70 mounted, but the 1D is a bit too big, so it's time to think about another bag, so I might as well get one that'll hold the Sigma too.

S7000

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 21:03

I can fit my 1N with the 24-70 mounted, 10-22, 100mm macro, 70-200 standing and a flash down the side. Filters in the pocket. It's a pretty tight fit though.

alexanderGARDNER

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 22:06

The Melbourne Monthly meeting details are up!

Click on my sig for details and register your interest!

AdamC

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 00:25

Quiet day..

coalcliff

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 00:39

Now I know why you guys rave about Mac Computers.

Here is one of mine from the weekend Sydney Strobist meet.

alexanderGARDNER

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 01:32

Damian,

I saw that shot on Flickr, awesome! I love the tone in it and that key.
great work!

The Moose

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 02:09

No time soon, given pro video is done manually.

I can honestly say I didn't know that. I'd always wondered how the focusing worked for video compared to how it worked for SLR's and DSLR's.

Should I take my 1D + 70-200/2.8 to Origin tonight? I'm in about three quarters of the way up on level 1 so I'm not sure if it's worth it at all.

DAdeGroot

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 02:34

Now I know why you guys rave about Mac Computers.

Here is one of mine from the weekend Sydney Strobist meet.

Fantastic work Damien!

mickeyjuice

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 03:20

Quiet day..
Not at all, WAY too busy :-)
Now I know why you guys rave about Mac Computers.
No way, I rant against the things. My Dell is a HEAP better machine than the MBP.
Here is one of mine from the weekend Sydney Strobist meet.
Oh, I get you :-)

If I took that shot, I'd stop taking photos, I reckon. Be too hard to top.

tangcla

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 03:28

Here is one of mine from the weekend Sydney Strobist meet.
Aweesomely lit Damian! What was it lit with?

tangcla

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 03:30

What's a good price for an 85L II?

brenno

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 03:31

What's a good price for an 85L II?

Depends if you're buying or selling. ;)

tangcla

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 03:36

Buying... what's a good price as a buyer?

ANGUS

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 03:44

Anyone want to sell an ND400? I need one soon.

mickeyjuice

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 03:47

What's a good price for an 85L II?

I paid $2700 at the end of last year.

brenno

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 03:49

I paid $2700 at the end of last year.

Whoah, new or used??

I got mine for $2100 from the US when our dollar was strong like Ox. :p

Good buying price Clarry, maybe $2400 for a minty one.

DAdeGroot

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 04:00

Buying... what's a good price as a buyer?

Well D-D have then for $2875. Rather expensive still, but I'd say if the dollar stays high, we may see them come down a bit...

DAdeGroot

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 04:02

Time for some more tax from the weekend methinks:

Another from Moffet Beach, a little later when we got some colour in the sky:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3591098709_f590cdd6c9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3591098709/in/set-72157614792033933/)

alexanderGARDNER

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 04:15

I can honestly say I didn't know that. I'd always wondered how the focusing worked for video compared to how it worked for SLR's and DSLR's.

Should I take my 1D + 70-200/2.8 to Origin tonight? I'm in about three quarters of the way up on level 1 so I'm not sure if it's worth it at all.

Yeap. There's a specific fella called the focus puller and all he does is set the focus for fixed shots or focus while the camera is tracking/panning. Vincent Laforet's Blog had a behind the scenes clip which had a snippet of the focus puller in action while they were using a 500mm lens on a Canon video setup.

mickeyjuice

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 04:15

Whoah, new or used??

New, from Vanbars.

I'm about to give up on finding a used 16-35 as well.

AdamC

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 05:17

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3591098709_f590cdd6c9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3591098709/in/set-72157614792033933/)

Print. Frame. Hang.

mickeyjuice

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 05:20

Print. Frame. Hang.

Problem is, he's only got so much wall space.

AdamC

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 05:33

Problem is, he's only got so much wall space.

In that case, print, frame, mail to Adam.

amsm

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 05:33

Problem is, he's only got so much wall space.

Could rotate pictures once a week or something...put something new up, take something old down and into the shed for a while ? :)

brenno

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 05:36

New, from Vanbars.

I'm about to give up on finding a used 16-35 as well.

16-35 I or II??

AdamC

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 05:46

Twitterers! I'm curreyadam, as of about 2 minutes ago. :)

coalcliff

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 05:53

Fantastic work Damien!

getting there.;)

Damian,

I saw that shot on Flickr, awesome! I love the tone in it and that key.
great work!

Took a few shots and adjustments to stop her forehead blowing out, she loves it to the max, and the MUA did a great job, Sara Knight.

Aweesomely lit Damian! What was it lit with?

Appreciate the positives from you guys, it just came together, i suggested to bring a nice apple to the shoot, adn my black backdrop, and someone else bought neon pink boxing gloves...?

Lit with 580 ex II thru 60com softbox, large reflector cam right, 430 gridded as hair light.

Time for some more tax from the weekend methinks:

Another from Moffet Beach, a little later when we got some colour in the sky:

Must learn, buy, proper filters. Well done, as usual Dave.

mickeyjuice

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 05:55

16-35 I or II??

mkII - under a serious threat if I buy a mkI :-)

DAdeGroot

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 06:45

Print. Frame. Hang.

Well it's probably worthy of that...

Problem is, he's only got so much wall space.

...but Mickey's nailed it.

Could rotate pictures once a week or something...put something new up, take something old down and into the shed for a while ? :)

The other issue is cost - printing at the size I'd hang isn't cheap, and framing is darn right scary.

In that case, print, frame, mail to Adam.

hahaha - I can whack it on RedBubble and you can buy your very own copy ;-)

Must learn, buy, proper filters. Well done, as usual Dave.

Hell I need proper filters, only got P series Cokin GNDs at the moment, and they vignette badly under 21mm.

Backflipboy

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 06:52

Could rotate pictures once a week or something...put something new up, take something old down and into the shed for a while ? :)
Or just buy a huge LCD TV and use it as a digital photo frame.

Welby

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 07:37

Anyone seen Caseyjohn around? I think he may have been banned from the forums? I was going to buy some stuff off him so thats why i'm looking for him.

Backflipboy

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 07:58

Yeah, I think he has been banned again (I checked the members list). Maybe you could try contacting him through his Flickr account - http://www.flickr.com/photos/caseyjohnphotography/.

The Moose

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 08:43

Yeap. There's a specific fella called the focus puller and all he does is set the focus for fixed shots or focus while the camera is tracking/panning. Vincent Laforet's Blog had a behind the scenes clip which had a snippet of the focus puller in action while they were using a 500mm lens on a Canon video setup.

Interesting. I'll have to google Vincent Laforet tomorrow and find that :p

Got home from Origin not long ago. No good shots from the match as far as I could tell but some alright crowd/reaction shots. Queenslander :)

Michael

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 09:39

I'll be at the Saturday night meeting in Melbourne for sure. Everyone come!!

tangcla

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 16:21

I just won an 85L II on eBay.

$2200 delivered from Jakarta.

mickeyjuice

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 16:22

I just won an 85L II on eBay.

$2200 delivered from Jakarta.

Good luck in a) getting it, and b) avoiding GST.

tangcla

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 16:33

Good luck in a) getting it, and b) avoiding GST.
Forgot about the GST part... gah...

Oh well. Impuse buy ftl :(

mickeyjuice

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 16:38

Forgot about the GST part... gah...

Oh well. Impuse buy ftl :(

Depending on delivery method, GST on imports is a lottery - sometimes you win, sometimes you don't.

(Note: odds of winning far greater than lottery.)

DigitalDabbler

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 17:49

DigitalDabbler

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 17:56

A URL might help us understand your problem..
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=683273&page=171
The images of the motorcycle disappeared the instant they finished rendering.
The two images from tangcla didn't show up at all. They're there now ???

Edit: Damian that portrait is simply stunning. The addition of the apple is, in my opinion, the element that made the image memorable.

Dave, that Moffet beach "later" grab; I can see why you're short of wall space.
/edit

C:\>

S7000

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 18:16

Morning all.

I picked up a Yashica 50mm 1:2 last night for 16 bucks! Oh yeeeeeeeeeeeeh! Always wanted to try a 50mm, and this is just about the cheapest I could find. :lol:

tangcla

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 18:17

$16, nice! I feel really bad for splurging on the 85L now. :cry:

S7000

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 18:23

$16, nice! I feel really bad for splurging on the 85L now. :cry:

As long as you're buying within your means.

AndrewOz

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 18:35

Morning all.

I picked up a Yashica 50mm 1:2 last night for 16 bucks! Oh yeeeeeeeeeeeeh! Always wanted to try a 50mm, and this is just about the cheapest I could find. :lol:

Should have offered five bucks.
Sixteen dollars? tell him hes dreaming..... LOL :D

AndrewOz

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 18:37

Guy on another Forum wants $1600 for a 35-350L lens. Seems a lot for an old, slow push pull lens. Good range for an allpurpose outdoor lens though.

mickeyjuice

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 18:39

Guy on another Forum wants $1600 for a 35-350L lens. Seems a lot for an old, slow push pull lens. Good range for an allpurpose outdoor lens though.

Mate of mine in Perth uses that lens on a 5D to shoot footy on the rare times he's needed to do that particular shoot. Works fine, which just goes to show...

AndrewOz

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 18:41

Mate of mine in Perth uses that lens on a 5D to shoot footy on the rare times he's needed to do that particular shoot. Works fine, which just goes to show...

Not saying Im not tempted...... just the age and design makes $1600 a bit much.

S7000

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 18:43

Should have offered five bucks.
Sixteen dollars? tell him hes dreaming..... LOL :D

Started at $5. I was prepared to spend anything under 20. It was looking good for a $6.00 win then someone pushed me to $16.05 with about 5 seconds to go.

If I ended up liking it, then I'll look at adding a proper 50mm to my line up. :lol:

S7000

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 18:47

Guy on another Forum wants $1600 for a 35-350L lens. Seems a lot for an old, slow push pull lens. Good range for an allpurpose outdoor lens though.

Age doesn't take away quality. (Unless they didn't treat it well).

tangcla

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 18:56

Not saying Im not tempted...... just the age and design makes $1600 a bit much.

I don't know. $1600 doesn't seem that bad. I mean, the replacement 28-300 is still a push-pull...

AndrewOz

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 19:21

I don't know. $1600 doesn't seem that bad. I mean, the replacement 28-300 is still a push-pull...

Well, if I owned a 5D2 it would be perfect for video. ;)

S7000

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 21:39

coalcliff

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 21:43

Morning all.

I picked up a Yashica 50mm 1:2 last night for 16 bucks! Oh yeeeeeeeeeeeeh! Always wanted to try a 50mm, and this is just about the cheapest I could find. :lol:

Damn, i have a film SLR Yashica that would love to wear that.

Where did you findy??

wakko

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 21:55

Does anyone know a place in Sydney where you can get C/Y to EOS adapters? I'm not sure I trust some of the sellers on Ebay. http://www.members.optushome.com.au/prischlfam/confused0043.gif There's one guy in Sydney, however he reckons the adapter wont work on crop sensors.

I got mine from Fotodiox I think.

C/Y -> EOS works fine on my Zeiss lens on both crop and FF.

If you are ordering, just be careful that the super dodge ones may not give you infinity focus.

In hindsight, I should've bought mine from elsewhere where it would've been cheaper and with AF conf.

S7000

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 23:06

Damn, i have a film SLR Yashica that would love to wear that.

Where did you findy??

Good old Ebay.

I got mine from Fotodiox I think.

C/Y -> EOS works fine on my Zeiss lens on both crop and FF.

If you are ordering, just be careful that the super dodge ones may not give you infinity focus.

In hindsight, I should've bought mine from elsewhere where it would've been cheaper and with AF conf.

What's the deal with AF confirm?

Problem with the ones on Ebay is some say they work, other's dont. Apparently they don't work on APS-C sensors because of the construction?

Was thinking this Feng: http://www.fotodiox.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=4146

tangcla

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 23:50

In other news, I sold the 100mm f/2.8 macro. :) least that'll help cover the cost of the 85L!

Will have an 85mm f/1.8 for sale soon, with hood, in box... maybe... ;)

Boucher

3rd of June 2009 (Wed), 23:56

just out of curiosity how much did you end up selling the macro for Clarence?

photobitz

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 00:04

In other news, I sold the 100mm f/2.8 macro. :) least that'll help cover the cost of the 85L!

Will have an 85mm f/1.8 for sale soon, with hood, in box... maybe... ;)

</me crawls out of the woodwork>

Interested in a trade? 85/1.8 for a 580EX power pack socket? LOLz

Well I'm interested in an 85 anyway.

tangcla

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 00:21

just out of curiosity how much did you end up selling the macro for Clarence?

$650, someone else was interested at that price too, so I can pass some contact details through if so.

tangcla

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 00:22

</me crawls out of the woodwork>

Interested in a trade? 85/1.8 for a 580EX power pack socket? LOLzwelcome back Dan! (even though I just spoke to you yesterday :p)

Have you got a price on the socket thing yet?

photobitz

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 00:46

welcome back Dan! (even though I just spoke to you yesterday :p)

Have you got a price on the socket thing yet?

Yep... $40.71 + GST + postage

WAFR!

Boucher

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 00:51

$650, someone else was interested at that price too, so I can pass some contact details through if so.

Could be handy. I've got someone interested, but they are saying they need like 3 weeks before they have the money, and I need the money like now.

I'll get back to you in a little while whether to pass him on.

wakko

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 01:02

What's the deal with AF confirm?

Problem with the ones on Ebay is some say they work, other's dont. Apparently they don't work on APS-C sensors because of the construction?

Was thinking this Feng: http://www.fotodiox.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=4146

I have the one in my signature, but I think this one is suffice.

AF confirmation lets you know that your focus is in focus I suppose due to lack of split prism screen assist etc. I have AF assist on the Pentax-A lens I got the other day :)

Hazey

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 02:38

Josh...how much are you asking for your 100 macro? What condition? I know someone who is looking.
I am after a 50mm 1.4 if anyone is selling. And a 17-40.:D

fungry

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 02:59

Hey guys,
I'm somewhat in the market for a light stand and thought if you could recommend any and a place to purchase them. I've so far checked out the nano lightstand at ImageMelbourne but I'm not sure if they are reliable. Nothing too expensive because I am yet to splurge on some radio triggers which are also another dilemma. *sigh*
TIA :)

photobitz

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 03:26

Josh...how much are you asking for your 100 macro? What condition? I know someone who is looking.
I am after a 50mm 1.4 if anyone is selling. And a 17-40.:D

I have a 50/1.4 that doesn't autofocus and a 17-35/2.8 if those count?

yabbie

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 03:35

Hi guys,

Just have to post, as it's reallly pretty...
I've got camera bling - in the form of a sexy red, shiny unused/2nd hand Markins Q3 ballhead, it's so cute! Arrived in the mail today.
I expected it to be too bright, but it's just perfect.

brenno

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 03:51

I've got camera bling - in the form of a sexy red, shiny unused/2nd hand Markins Q3 ballhead, it's so cute!

Before anyone else here does it:

PICSORBAN!!! ;)

alexanderGARDNER

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 05:11

Alice,

Sexy!

DAdeGroot

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 05:16

I must say, I'm pretty darned impressed with the sharpness of this 400/5.6L.

Here's a shot of a male Osprey I took last weekend with the 400/5.6L + Canon 1.4x TC + Kenko 2x TC (total focal length 1120mm) and it's still sharp!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3594218613_8cc1e8ac08_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3594218613/)

The Moose

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 05:23

So what's that, f/16 manual focus? :p Very nice result there Dave!

DAdeGroot

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 06:22

So what's that, f/16 manual focus? :p Very nice result there Dave!

Yeah something like that, although the camera only ever recognises one TC in a stack so the exif says it's 560mm (i.e. 400 + 1.4x) and the Kenko 2x seems to have confused it more than a Canon brand one, as it claims it was f/9 (not f/8 as it would be with the 1.4x alone, or f/11 with the 2x alone, or the actual f/16 that it was with it stacked).

tangcla

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 06:33

You guys wanna read some stuff and lol?

Flick through the comments... It gets interesting from about post 10 onwards.

http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=426352

Boucher

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 06:46

Josh...how much are you asking for your 100 macro? What condition? I know someone who is looking.

$650 firm. If you could forward them onto me I'd appreciate it.

tangcla

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 06:47

hey boucher.

(where's collin?!)

The Moose

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 07:00

You guys wanna read some stuff and lol?

Flick through the comments... It gets interesting from about post 10 onwards.

http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=426352

That's hilarious :lol: No doubt that what the anonymous poster said is true. They don't like the photos but they wouldn't be able to reproduce it themselves and they don't really appreciate it at all.

AndrewOz

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 07:20

I am after a 50mm 1.4 if anyone is selling.

I have a hardly used 12 month old one with UV filter and Lowepro case.
They sell for about $600 new. Not sure how much you want to pay but if its much less than that I will probably just keep it.

mickeyjuice

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 07:27

I am after a 50mm 1.4 if anyone is selling. And a 17-40.:D

If you don't buy Andrew's, PM me, as mine never gets used, and I need a 16-35 :-)

fungry

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 07:27

Clarence, amusing read :D
At least there are people who understand. Or appear to anyways.

Boucher

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 07:31

In other news, I'm off to the Nullarbor in 3 weeks time. should be pretty rad I think.

The Moose

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 07:43

AndrewOz

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 07:46

In other news, I'm off to the Nullarbor in 3 weeks time. should be pretty rad I think.

Going for work or hols?

AndrewOz

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 07:49

What's with everyone willing to get rid of their 50 f/1.4's? :lol: If I had money I'd probably buy one from one of you because I like the 50 focal length on my 1D but I don't really like the nifty 50. Trying to cap my photography budget at $0 for a while though :(

Not actively wanting to sell mine, just rarely use it. But when I do use it the results are brilliant. Lack of opportunity not a dislike for the lens. 24-70/2.8L is my usual lens on the 5D so almost always not worth changing it for the prime.

Really dont need another lens but Im waiting for a reply on that 35-350L.......

<edit> and Im actively seeking a good 1D2 or 1D2N if anyones selling.

alexanderGARDNER

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 07:52

Manfrotto Magic Arms, what cool pieces of kit!

Here's it's being a short ghetto boom arm holding my softbox high and left. :)

http://alexander-gardner.smugmug.com/photos/554529197_odxEe-XL.jpg

http://alexander-gardner.smugmug.com/photos/554527679_jZoVU-L.jpg

The Moose

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 07:59

Not actively wanting to sell mine, just rarely use it. But when I do use it the results are brilliant. Lack of opportunity not a dislike for the lens. 24-70/2.8L is my usual lens on the 5D so almost always not worth changing it for the prime.

Really dont need another lens but Im waiting for a reply on that 35-350L.......

<edit> and Im actively seeking a good 1D2 or 1D2N if anyones selling.

I want, want, want, want a 24-70/2.8L but there's no way I'm going to be getting one any time soon, that's why I'm just looking for better lenses to use while I wait for one. At the moment the 24/2.8 is a good little wider lens and I always wish I had the zoom when I'm using it. Not that I don't like primes either. I can see myself having the 50/1.4 and using it when I have a 24-70 but yeah, both a while away.

I want a 1D2 as well. I've had the taste of the 1-series with the classic and every time I use it I just wish it was a 1D2 or 1D2n so that I could use it for everything knowing it's a great all round camera whereas the 1D classic is a bit iffy with some things.

AndrewOz

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 08:23

I want, want, want, want a 24-70/2.8L but there's no way I'm going to be getting one any time soon, that's why I'm just looking for better lenses to use while I wait for one. At the moment the 24/2.8 is a good little wider lens and I always wish I had the zoom when I'm using it. Not that I don't like primes either. I can see myself having the 50/1.4 and using it when I have a 24-70 but yeah, both a while away.

I want a 1D2 as well. I've had the taste of the 1-series with the classic and every time I use it I just wish it was a 1D2 or 1D2n so that I could use it for everything knowing it's a great all round camera whereas the 1D classic is a bit iffy with some things.

Lens lust sux dont it :lol:

My 12-24 Sigma rarely gets used but I wouldnt sell it. Sometimes a scene demands wide and its a beauty on the FF 5D.
On the other hand I have no idea why I bought the Sigma 150/2.8 macro - a hugely well regarded lens that I just havent had the opportunity/need to use. :oops:

JustinLawrence

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 08:44

Anyone still up? im waiting for my wife to have a baby, exciting times!

AndrewOz

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 08:48

Anyone still up? im waiting for my wife to have a baby, exciting times!

Good luck. One of lifes great moments. :cool:

JustinLawrence

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 08:53

Good luck. One of lifes great moments. :cool:

Thanks, reading through Clarence's post on bootcrusing, entertaining read to pass the time hehe.
AL i like the first dog shot, nice photo and nice looking dog

Boucher

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 09:21

Going for work or hols?

I'm going with school. It's a trip offered when you do outdoor education. So we do a whole heap of caving and camping and driving. I think we do 30 hours of driving in one hit on the first day.

It should be good nonetheless.

Have fun Justin!!

ANGUS

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 10:19

Could be handy. I've got someone interested, but they are saying they need like 3 weeks before they have the money, and I need the money like now.

I'll get back to you in a little while whether to pass him on.

Im happy to wait if you want to pass him on to me :D

ANGUS

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 10:21

DAdeGroot

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 16:20

Manfrotto Magic Arms, what cool pieces of kit!

Here's it's being a short ghetto boom arm holding my softbox high and left. :)

Nice Doggie portraits Al :)

Anyone still up? im waiting for my wife to have a baby, exciting times!

Congrats and good luck!

mickeyjuice

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 16:25

What's with everyone willing to get rid of their 50 f/1.4's?

Not actively wanting to sell mine, just rarely use it. But when I do use it the results are brilliant. Lack of opportunity not a dislike for the lens.

+1

I want, want, want, want a 24-70/2.8L

Don't discount the slightly older (and thus cheaper) 28-70/2.8L - brilliant lens.

I'm going with school. It's a trip offered when you do outdoor education. So we do a whole heap of caving and camping and driving. I think we do 30 hours of driving in one hit on the first day.

Hmmmm, maybe they should make sure maths is done as well...

fungry

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 17:18

I'm interested in selling one of my 1D2's
You are?? What are you going to replace it with?
How much?

tangcla

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 17:20

What's with everyone willing to get rid of their 50 f/1.4's? :lol: If I had money I'd probably buy one from one of you because I like the 50 focal length on my 1D but I don't really like the nifty 50. Trying to cap my photography budget at $0 for a while though :(
heh, a fortnight ago it was everyone trying to flog off their 100mm f/2.8 macro lenses :lol:

I've gotten rid of mine - hey boucher. is about to get rid of his... and Angus is waiting next in line...

AndrewOz

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 17:23

Im interested in selling one of my 1D2's

Pics of cam, actuations and emma chizit please?

AndrewOz

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 17:24

heh, a fortnight ago it was everyone trying to flog off their 100mm f/2.8 macro lenses :lol:

I've gotten rid of mine - hey boucher. is about to get rid of his... and Angus is waiting next in line...

Quick to add new toys to your sig but slow to remove old ones. ;)

tangcla

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 17:49

Quick to add new toys to your sig but slow to remove old ones. ;)

I was going to wait until my 85L gets here. ;)

mickeyjuice

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 18:22

I was going to wait until my 85L gets here. ;)

Face it, you're a Victorian Angus :-)

In other news, JBHIFI are holding a 16-35mkII for me...

tangcla

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 18:23

Face it, you're a Victorian Angus :-)

In other news, JBHIFI are holding a 16-35mkII for me...
No... that's Matt Brennan...

Boucher

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 19:00

@mickey, I should clear that up. what I meant was 30 hours of driving in one hit as soon as we leave.

@Angus I can pass the buyer onto you, however they won't be ready for around a month.

yabbie

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 20:52

Hey Josh,
Do you go to Narrabundah - Neil? Just curious, because they have/had an awesome outdoor ed department. We went out and did something every weekend.

I'll post a pic of the camera bling (pretty red markins) after the weekend. The dark nights aren't pic motivating, and I'm at work during daylight.

Boucher

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 21:18

Hey Josh,
Do you go to Narrabundah - Neil? Just curious, because they have/had an awesome outdoor ed department. We went out and did something every weekend.

I go to Lake Ginninderra college. We have an awesome ODE program here. Most of the trips are really cheap as well because the school has most of the gear. The trips I am doing this year are:

Canyoning - blue mountains
Climbing - thompsons point
Climbing - Point Perpendicular
Climbing - Mt. Arapiles
Snowboarding - perisher
Snowcamping - perisher
Cross country skiing - perisher
Caving - wee jasper
Caving - Nullarbor

And the school also does a 2 week snorkelling/SCUBA trip to the barrier reef.

mickeyjuice

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 22:30

@mickey, I should clear that up. what I meant was 30 hours of driving in one hit as soon as we leave.

Yeah yeah, just kidding ya :-)

16-35 sitting here on the desk, and I have to write another story before I can even put it on the body...

yabbie

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 22:31

Looks like a cool list, we did lots of day trips to local climbing/canyoning/walking spots, plus longer ones to Nowra, the snowies, a big one to Arapilies, Tassie, and Nadgee.

Do them all now, as it doesn't get any cheaper! Plus it's fantastic having all the gear provided, gives you a chance to decide if you like that sport or not. Enjoy the Nullabor trip, I've never been, but friends have raved. The drive will be worth it, just bring decent music and lots of packs of cards.

Backflipboy

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 23:20

I go to Lake Ginninderra college. We have an awesome ODE program here. Most of the trips are really cheap as well because the school has most of the gear. The trips I am doing this year are:

Canyoning - blue mountains
Climbing - thompsons point
Climbing - Point Perpendicular
Climbing - Mt. Arapiles
Snowboarding - perisher
Snowcamping - perisher
Cross country skiing - perisher
Caving - wee jasper
Caving - Nullarbor

And the school also does a 2 week snorkelling/SCUBA trip to the barrier reef.
Hmm, to think, all I got from school was an education, the odd trip to the zoo and beaten up by girls.

tangcla

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 23:25

Hmm, to think, all I got from school was an education, ...
That's already a lot more than many people, it seems... :p

amsm

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:00

Don't discount the slightly older (and thus cheaper) 28-70/2.8L - brilliant lens.

+1

I have one of these and it's excellent.

ANGUS

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:00

You are?? What are you going to replace it with?
How much?

Yes, Nothing needs replacing, i have 2x 1D2's and a 5D so i may one day upgrade bodies but maybe just more cash or a lens for now... PM me for more info

ANGUS

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:01

Pics of cam, actuations and emma chizit please?

PM me, Will find out actuations when im back on my PC on the 11th of June... Whats emma chizit?

ANGUS

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:02

@mickey, I should clear that up. what I meant was 30 hours of driving in one hit as soon as we leave.

@Angus I can pass the buyer onto you, however they won't be ready for around a month.

Thanks Josh, did you get me SMS with the address? I dont need to sell asap so a month is fine.

S7000

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:11

emma chizit?

How much is it.

Kev: Bashed by girls hey? Well, I guess the girls out west can be pretty butch. :p

tangcla

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:14

Whats emma chizit?

I think he's slurring his speech... "how much is it?"

Evolution going backwards.

mickeyjuice

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:41

Also have a Sigma 30/1.4 and a Sigma 70-200/2.8 up for sale if anyone is interested :-)

alexanderGARDNER

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 01:42

Also have a Sigma 30/1.4 and a Sigma 70-200/2.8 up for sale if anyone is interested :-)

Make sure I don't borrow ANYTHING from this fella.

The Moose

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 01:54

Don't discount the slightly older (and thus cheaper) 28-70/2.8L - brilliant lens.

The only thing I'd be worried about with getting the 28-70 is if 28 is wide enough. 24 is barely wide enough as it is on a 1.6x crop. I might still look for one when I'm ready though.

heh, a fortnight ago it was everyone trying to flog off their 100mm f/2.8 macro lenses :lol:

I've gotten rid of mine - hey boucher. is about to get rid of his... and Angus is waiting next in line...

I remember that :lol: When you first got rid of yours, Boucher was wondering why no one wanted his :p

16-35 sitting here on the desk, and I have to write another story before I can even put it on the body...

Congrats and hopefully you can enjoy it soon Mic!

Also have a Sigma 30/1.4 and a Sigma 70-200/2.8 up for sale if anyone is interested :-)

How much are the 30/1.4's worth around here? I can't say I've ever looked.

mcminty

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 02:48

Daft question, and I think it was talked about a little back (but I can't find the comments) - for day to day photos that I upload to my flickr, I should be exporting them from lightroom in sRGB right? Not ProPhoto RGB (that seems to be the default). I've noticed that some of my shots are a bit different when I look at them on the web (using Firefox 2) ><

Also... How do I change the colour space in CS3 when saving? :confused:

A little tax for the answers :p

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3596831175_e59e2423d5.jpg

Tonight's sunset. That's the sun in the middle right at the bottom. I've got some more pics, when I get the colour space thing sorted :lol:

S7000

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 03:20

Daft question, and I think it was talked about a little back (but I can't find the comments) - for day to day photos that I upload to my flickr, I should be exporting them from lightroom in sRGB right? Not ProPhoto RGB (that seems to be the default). I've noticed that some of my shots are a bit different when I look at them on the web (using Firefox 2) ><

Also... How do I change the colour space in CS3 when saving? :confused:

A little tax for the answers :p

Tonight's sunset. That's the sun in the middle right at the bottom. I've got some more pics, when I get the colour space thing sorted :lol:

Nice shot Andrew.

As for the colour space, go to edit>Colour settings.

When saving, untick the box just under where you write the file name. Mine defaults to Adobe RGB and wont change.

I'm still not 100% but I asked the question last week and this has made things better when uploading.

DAdeGroot

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 03:28