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

[NicD]

Had a fashion shoot this arvo. 'twas fun, and something a little different for me. However, I couldn't help taking some close portraits too. Here's one straight from the camera (well ok camera -> LR -> export to jpg).

Beautiful model, although this is a very very tight crop, would love to see more of this set! Lighting wise it is very nice, soft and pleasing.

[NicD]

Sorry about the multiple posts guys, advance post wasn't working to well for me :)

[fungry]

Dave, losing a bit of detail on the model there? Other then that, beautiful shot and model.

[S7000]

Hahaha...I don't have POTN in my bookmarks anymore, so this is what I came across thanks to google.

http://www.macro-images.com/wordpress/

[S7000]

I am now posting from an upgraded Vista! I just finished installing the 64bit version!!! :D

I ended up downloading a retail version (See, not all torrents are the devil), which allowed me to use my current key to start the install. I'm now in the process of moving all my files back to my desktop, so it'll be a good few hours before I'm back on track.

After long last my ordeal is over though! :lol:

[Michael]

@Michael: nice food shots, but I'm assuming this is a restaurant? Not a single photo to set the scene? :(
Cheers Luke. It is indeed a restaurant. They didn't ask for shots like you describe...

[DAdeGroot]

Beautiful model, although this is a very very tight crop, would love to see more of this set! Lighting wise it is very nice, soft and pleasing.

This was the only one I shot that tight. I had very limited space to setup so I couldn't throw the background out-of-focus as much as I usually would.

Dave, losing a bit of detail on the model there? Other then that, beautiful shot and model.

:P I got closer than I should have for that aperture.

[Greg_C]

I havn't cooked pizza since i moved house, been too busy. MM now i feel like pizza, might have to make some plans ;)
v.nice greg, love them both!
Thanks
Nice shots Greg. Both are great but the second one has excellent composition.
Thanks
First tax from me in a while. Finally finished off the shots from this shoot a while back.
Great series Adam.
Fantastic pictures Greg. Composition in the second one is nice.
Nice images Adam. Great vintage atmosphere.
Thanks
Had a fashion shoot this arvo. 'twas fun, and something a little different for me. However, I couldn't help taking some close portraits too. Here's one straight from the camera (well ok camera -> LR -> export to jpg).
Very nice shot Dave.
Beautiful shots greg, the colours of the sky in the first really help the whole contrast of the jetty. Second one has great composition and very good use of DoF at the right place!
Thanks
Hahaha...I don't have POTN in my bookmarks anymore, so this is what I came across thanks to google.

http://www.macro-images.com/wordpress/
Interesting, Dave is a man of strong opinions and was never afraid of saying what he believed and sometimes arguing the point. He'd often have self imposed breaks from POTN (and maybe some temporary bannings - not real sure). Probably only a matter of time before he crossed a line he couldn't see.

[wakko]

Interesting, Dave is a man of strong opinions and was never afraid of saying what he believed and sometimes arguing the point. He'd often have self imposed breaks from POTN (and maybe some temporary bannings - not real sure). Probably only a matter of time before he crossed a line he couldn't see.

ah yes... had many a conversation with Dave. nice guy with a lot of talent. I think he was sick of people telling him to stop complaining about Canon after he had a bad run with gear.

[mickeyjuice]

ah yes... had many a conversation with Dave. nice guy with a lot of talent. I think he was sick of people telling him to stop complaining about Canon after he had a bad run with gear.

He's a far bigger fan of typing in preference to thinking, it appears. (Reading a few blog entries certainly gives that impression.)

[Salma]

How are the Aussies doing today.? ;)

[Greg_C]

Very well, I'm RDO'ing today - whooot!

[Salma]

What's RDO'ing?

[Greg_C]

Rostered Day Off. I work a 36hr week so get every second Monday off. A lot of the time I work them on overtime but felt lazy today. Would have liked the extra money from the OT but.......

[Salma]

Ooooh, lucky, I have every day off and wish I was working LOL!

Any new photos?

[Greg_C]

Mine from yesterday are on the previous page.

[tangcla]

I am now posting from an upgraded Vista! I just finished installing the 64bit version!!! :D

And after all this, Windows7 is better than Vista... :p

Windows7 RC1 (build 7100) is already leaked out on torrents and it's a pretty stable build. I like.

[Salma]

Hi all, subscribing tot he new thread and sharing some tax from a sunrise meet this morning.
No.1
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2009/image43143.jpg

No.2
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2009/image43139.jpg
This is sooo cool, the 2nd one is amazing :|

[Greg_C]

This is sooo cool, the 2nd one is amazing :|
Thanks.

[Salma]

Lens and set up please :D

[Greg_C]

Lens and set up please :D
First one was with a 10-22 rejigged to work on my 1D3. I opened up the legs of the tripod and had it low down with the centre column removed. Camera was on 3 shot bracket and this is the middle shot with 0 Exposure Compensation. 10-22mm at 14mm 1/3 s at F 8.00 with ISO 100. I had the 2sec timer on and the neat thing is it automaticly takes the three bracketed shots one after the in timer mode.

The second was hand held with the 85L 1/8000 s at F 1.2 with ISO 50. Really pushing things, another minute alter and I would have needed a filter to shoot at the same aperture, ore try to recover it in PS.

These are the other two from the same series. Much the same settings.
No.1
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2009/image43137.jpg

No.2
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2009/image43138.jpg

[S7000]

And after all this, Windows7 is better than Vista... :p

Windows7 RC1 (build 7100) is already leaked out on torrents and it's a pretty stable build. I like.

I know! Apparently is going to be a very easy upgrade when it's released too. I'm itching for it.

[tangcla]

mmm. 85L. *drools*

[tangcla]

I know! Apparently is going to be a very easy upgrade when it's released too. I'm itching for it.
On the tech speak, I'm contemplating a 128GB SSD for my laptop :D

[S7000]

On the tech speak, I'm contemplating a 128GB SSD for my laptop :D

Is that one of those ASUS things?

[tangcla]

Is that one of those ASUS things?
Think of it as a 128GB flash drive as opposed to a traditional mechanical hard drive.

There's a lot of debate for/against the technology...

[S7000]

Think of it as a 128GB flash drive as opposed to a traditional mechanical hard drive.

There's a lot of debate for/against the technology...

I use my Ipod as a 30gb flash drive. It keeps telling me I have to restore it to use it properly. lol

I can see why something like it would come in handy, however, I don't think I could handle it in the long run. It has a lot of limitations as is.

[tangcla]

I use my Ipod as a 30gb flash drive. It keeps telling me I have to restore it to use it properly. lol

I can see why something like it would come in handy, however, I don't think I could handle it in the long run. It has a lot of limitations as is.
Well, I'm talking about high speed access, like 100-200MB/sec... not through USB and getting 5-10MB/sec :p

[mickeyjuice]

Very well, I'm RDO'ing today - whooot!

Monday is part of my weekend :-)

[Greg_C]

Monday is part of my weekend :-)
lol, I work with a guy who is moving towards retirement, now does 3 days a week. Complains it is too many.

[mickeyjuice]

lol, I work with a guy who is moving towards retirement, now does 3 days a week. Complains it is too many.

I forgot to say Saturday isn't :-)

[alexanderGARDNER]

i'm working. Apparently it was going to be quiet today because the rest of Oz is on leave.

I think not.

I had a dream...I rolled around naked in $100 notes then I rolled over into every expensive lens I could think of and surprisingly it wasn't uncomfortable.

[ofdphoto]

Cheers Luke. It is indeed a restaurant. They didn't ask for shots like you describe...
Fair enough. Just don't forget that it's our job to educate our clients ;)

If, once educated, they still ask for lameness, you have to choose whether to take the paycheck and sell your soul, or recommend someone else for the job.

[tangcla]

If, once educated, they still ask for lameness, you have to choose whether to take the paycheck and sell your soul, or recommend someone else for the job.

Take the paycheck. :p

[wakko]

Take the paycheck. :p

Take the paycheck and THEN recommend someone else for the job and take commission :p

[tangcla]

Take the paycheck and THEN recommend someone else for the job and take commission :p
winnar! :p

[JustinLawrence]

i'm working. Apparently it was going to be quiet today because the rest of Oz is on leave.

I think not.

I had a dream...I rolled around naked in $100 notes then I rolled over into every expensive lens I could think of and surprisingly it wasn't uncomfortable.

LOL I usually have a dream of owning some crazy tele lens, like 1200mm and shooting with it sniper style, haha.

In reality i would be happy with a simple 85L ;)

[Michael]

My 1D III will be back today. Less than 2 weeks away. That's pretty impressive! :)

Edit: Actually, forgot it was a public holiday, so I'll get it tomorrow!

[mickeyjuice]

LOL I usually have a dream of owning some crazy tele lens, like 1200mm and shooting with it sniper style, haha.

Candid street shots?

In reality i would be happy with a simple 85L ;)

Be hard to please if you weren't :-)

[Salma]

Hey guys how are you doing?

what do you think of these?

1.This is a refraction of a pringles tube behind a drop of water on an odd looking plant we had.

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/Pringleflickr.jpg

2. This is a half cut lemon refraction, this was also placed behing a drop of water.

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/LemonFlickr.jpg

3. A weird shaped egg refraction in a drop.

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/EGGflickr.jpg

4. Gotta love the cola <3

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/Colaflickr.jpg

5. I had these two little things lying around, my niece left them at mine when she came over, this is a little pirate toy thing.

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/Captainflickr.jpg

6. And gotta love my hookah <3

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/AlFakharflickr.jpg

[Backflipboy]

Fair enough. Just don't forget that it's our job to educate our clients ;)

If, once educated, they still ask for lameness, you have to choose whether to take the paycheck and sell your soul, or recommend someone else for the job.
What happened to the concept that the customer is always right? lol

Seriously though, I remember having a discussion with Michael about the level of quality your average client wants compared to the level that professional photographers want to give.

My argument was that your average Joe doesn't particularly care about composition or the exacting contrasts/brightness/saturation etc but rather they just want photos to remember the event or whatever - do the people doing Santa photos at Christmas really worry that much about such things?

After seeing my friends gush over photos that were only saved from the recycling bin because I thought I might be able to do something with them later on when I had time, I stand by that thought even though I will admit my photography skills are somewhat lacking in finesse.

I do think that 98% of the photos posted here of events or commissions are utterly fantastic and probably under appreciated by the clients who are probably so used to seeing the world through a point and shoot camera.

[JustinLawrence]

Candid street shots?



Be hard to please if you weren't :-)
Yeah street shots i reckon, maybe o/s like asia, that would be awesome!

See I'm easy to please, now can you tell that to my Wife? hahah

Hey guys how are you doing?

what do you think of these?
Hi Salma, doing OK although i seem to be the only one at work today. I really like the pringles and the cocacola one, great job!
That plant is weird though, looks like a hairy claw or something, lol

[Salma]

Yeah street shots i reckon, maybe o/s like asia, that would be awesome!

See I'm easy to please, now can you tell that to my Wife? hahah


Hi Salma, doing OK although i seem to be the only one at work today. I really like the pringles and the cocacola one, great job!
That plant is weird though, looks like a hairy claw or something, lol
Only one at work? WOW that must be boring? Why are you working alone?

You'd be surprised to know that it's exactly the same plant as this.. http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/7flickr.jpg I don't know what happened with the lighting though lol.

[kja]

If, once educated, they still ask for lameness, you have to choose whether to take the paycheck and sell your soul, or recommend someone else for the job.

ROFL - paycheck every time. No contest. And I hardly think that's selling you soul :D It's all about them, not me. If I'm given free reign to do/try things, awesome. If not, I'll produce what I can to meet (and perhaps) exceed their expectations since that is why they hired me. They didn't hire me to extend my own creative talents, generally. Being able to deliver and not prima donna things is essential, at least to the clients I've worked with so far.

Greg - those pier shots ROCK! Beautiful.

Adam - love the car series!

Wedding yesterday was beautiful, but the ceremony was a tad fast - 4 minutes instead of the expected 20+ LOL First culls are done so hopefully will get to editing sometime this week.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Your Art comes second but not a distant second to paying the bills.
Sometimes you need to do the mundane.

[ofdphoto]

Don't get me wrong, I'll usually take the paycheck too.

But I love the Chase Jarvis approach to this one:

(1) Get the shot the client wants. The "safe shot". Do it in the first 5 minutes (or thereabouts ;) ); then
(2) Request permission to shoot some awesome. Everybody wants awesome, you just need to sell it to them ;)

That said, I think we should be careful to define ourselves by the type of work we want to create. If a client wants to pay you to be lame, do it, but don't put it in your portfolio or on your website.

</d&m>

[alexanderGARDNER]

Someone once said, "There is no price for awesomeness." ;)

[mickeyjuice]

Don't get me wrong, I'll usually take the paycheck too.

But I love the Chase Jarvis approach to this one:

(1) Get the shot the client wants. The "safe shot". Do it in the first 5 minutes (or thereabouts ;) ); then
(2) Request permission to shoot some awesome. Everybody wants awesome, you just need to sell it to them ;)

That said, I think we should be careful to define ourselves by the type of work we want to create. If a client wants to pay you to be lame, do it, but don't put it in your portfolio or on your website.

</d&m>

+1.

[tangcla]

Someone once said, "There is no price for awesomeness." ;)
Nor for attractiveness ;)
I believe that was a panda who said that. :cool:

[JustinLawrence]

^ Luke you didn't add the initial <d&m> so my browser didnt render it properly :lol:

I agree with all the comments so far about being paid.

[wardie]

A shot from Saturday.

What do you think, too much foreground?

http://www.jmbphotography.com.au/gallery2/d/1649-1/IMG_6648.jpg

[Greg_C]

A shot from Saturday.

What do you think, too much foreground?


yeah, try a 8x10 crop from the top down. I like the main scene.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Nor for attractiveness ;)
I believe that was a panda who said that. :cool:

Actually attractiveness starts from $500 per hour.

Luke, I think I was reading that blog last week. David Hobby had a similar slant in the strobist blog.

[mickeyjuice]

Luke, I think I was reading that blog last week. David Hobby had a similar slant in the strobist blog.

Yeah, David has been on that for a while, and it's a good idea.

Just ordered some stuff from www.flashzebra.com - great business to deal with.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Yeah, David has been on that for a while, and it's a good idea.

Just ordered some stuff from www.flashzebra.com - great business to deal with.

A lot of small Northern US businesses are great to deal with. Eastern Beaver is run by a yank who is now in Japan and one of the most helpful owners you could ever have the privilege of talking to. He makes a living assembling electroinics components for motorcycles.

[Rai33]

Anyone have any suggestions for a cheap-ish lightweight-ish laptop for my girlfriend? New or secondhand.

Think of it as a 128GB flash drive as opposed to a traditional mechanical hard drive.

There's a lot of debate for/against the technology...


Clarence not exactly cheap but you know you want to ;)....

http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/notebooks?c=au&cs=audhs1&l=en&s=dhs#subcats=laptop-adamo&navla=&a=

[tangcla]

If that link is to the Adamo... no thanks :)

edit: how did I guess :p

[-spam-]

Anyone know what teh swine flu situation is like interstate? We've had 6 suspected samples come through work from around the state so far today. Will no doubt jump as people start to freak out.

[wardie]

yeah, try a 8x10 crop from the top down. I like the main scene.

Thanks Greg confirmed my feelings. This any better?

http://www.jmbphotography.com.au/gallery2/d/1652-1/IMG_6648_001.jpg

[alexanderGARDNER]

Anyone know what teh swine flu situation is like interstate? We've had 6 suspected samples come through work from around the state so far today. Will no doubt jump as people start to freak out.

It's pretty bad here.

























http://lordcrimson.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/pigboy.jpg

[Greg_C]

Thanks Greg confirmed my feelings. This any better?
Maybe a tad more from the bottom
It's pretty bad here.
http://lordcrimson.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/pigboy.jpgMaybe a tad more from the bottom - Doh!

[-spam-]

It's pretty bad here.

Hmm... looks to be worse than authorities first thought :|

[mickeyjuice]

Maybe a tad more from the bottom
Maybe a tad more from the bottom - Doh!

You bugger, I was about to post the same thing :-)

[Greg_C]

You bugger, I was about to post the same thing :-)
lol:D:D:D:p

[mickeyjuice]

Clarence not exactly cheap but you know you want to ;)....

http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/notebooks?c=au&cs=audhs1&l=en&s=dhs#subcats=laptop-adamo&navla=&a=

I've been thinking of selling the MBP and getting back to a proper PC, but I couldn't live with just 128GB :-(

[tangcla]

I've been thinking of selling the MBP and getting back to a proper PC, but I couldn't live with just 128GB :-(
External USB or IEEE1394 HDD if you need to move larger amounts of data. :)
128GB is more than enough for an operating drive.

[mickeyjuice]

External USB or IEEE1394 HDD if you need to move larger amounts of data. :)
128GB is more than enough for an operating drive.

It's not an external drive, it's another piece of crap to look after.

[ofdphoto]

Quick shoot of pregnant wife up here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=684693

My fave (I think):

http://blog.ofdphoto.com/images/20090427/090427_0023.jpg

[mickeyjuice]

Quick shoot of pregnant wife up here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=684693

My fave (I think):


I find the leaves in front of her bulge distracting, but it's good.

[mickeyjuice]

30D - anyone know what they're worth these days? (Assume average condition, acutations.)

Ta. (A mate is buying one with a good underwater housing.)

[BOSS]

Anyone know what teh swine flu situation is like interstate? We've had 6 suspected samples come through work from around the state so far today. Will no doubt jump as people start to freak out.

Sam unless someone else is in a position like yours,what we're told and what is real will be worlds apart.

[-spam-]

Sam unless someone else is in a position like yours,what we're told and what is real will be worlds apart.

I was surprised that the local media was so close to being on the money today though. Not a lot of delay and only the facts were reported. They were very quick to mention that even though 4 cases had presented themselves, they werent confirmed.

A bit scary though, there are only three of us in my department that can handle the packages they come in and they must have full gowns, gloves, face masks and eye protection to just open the boxes.

[BOSS]

I was surprised that the local media was so close to being on the money today though. Not a lot of delay and only the facts were reported. They were very quick to mention that even though 4 cases had presented themselves, they werent confirmed.

A bit scary though, there are only three of us in my department that can handle the packages they come in and they must have full gowns, gloves, face masks and eye protection to just open the boxes.

Thats good to know it means the powers that be are keeping us informed without creating a panic,provided the media don't beat it up.

Good old SOP's where would you be with out them,better safe than sick.

[tangcla]

Does anyone have either of the two Joe McNally books I may purchase/borrow? (The Moment It Clicks, and Hot Shoe Diaries)

Also could be interested in Light: Science and Magic to purchase, too. :)

[Karen DeKoning]

Hey Tangcla - go to Dirt Cheap Books in Collingwood they have FANTASTIC photography books .... I bought "The Moment It Clicks" there..........

[tangcla]

Hey Tangcla - go to Dirt Cheap Books in Collingwood they have FANTASTIC photography books .... I bought "The Moment It Clicks" there..........
oh, hello Karen! How much did you pay, do you remember?

[Karen DeKoning]

oh, hello Karen! How much did you pay, do you remember?

Was about $30 - photography books not DIRT CHEAP!! Pop in there and have a browse around............

[AdamC]

because the rest of Oz is on leave.

Today wasn't a public holiday...

[tangcla]

hey, $30 is pretty darn decent for that... will do, thanks for the tip :D
I've emailed them asking if they have the four books I want.

[tangcla]

Today wasn't a public holiday...
Not pub hol, but people would take an extra day of annual...?

[alexanderGARDNER]

Not pub hol, but people would take an extra day of annual...?

Looks like the masses were incorrect and many a lad was at work today and before I knew it 3 o'clock rolled around.

[ANGUS]

Does anyone have either of the two Joe McNally books I may purchase/borrow? (The Moment It Clicks, and Hot Shoe Diaries)

Also could be interested in Light: Science and Magic to purchase, too. :)

I could sell you The Moment it Clicks, need some money at the moment lol

[ofdphoto]

need some money at the moment lol

Ahhh, the irony. *sigh*

[wakko]

Does anyone have either of the two Joe McNally books I may purchase/borrow? (The Moment It Clicks, and Hot Shoe Diaries)

Also could be interested in Light: Science and Magic to purchase, too. :)

you can borrow my moment it clicks book if you don't find anyone local.

[ANGUS]

Ahhh, the irony. *sigh*

Its not for any camera related purchases...

[JustinLawrence]

Ahhh, the irony. *sigh*

LOL :lol:

[blackshadow]

A little tax from last night - The Eagles of Death Metal

Plenty more can be seen here (http://www.photos.blackshadow.com.au/gallery/8024555_tnSLv/1/522080478_BeusW)

http://www.photos.blackshadow.com.au/photos/522085582_nBbbH-XL.jpg

[ANGUS]

Here is a quick edit of a pic of Andrew McIntyre.

EDIT: he is the flag bearer whose face is visible.

[mcminty]

Here is a quick edit of a pic of Andrew McIntyre.

EDIT: he is the flag bearer whose face is visible.
I don't look too bad for being up since 330am. :)

[ANGUS]

I don't look too bad for being up since 330am. :)

I think i was doing well for having only 2 hours sleep and waking up at 2:30 lol

[mcminty]

I think i was doing well for having only 2 hours sleep and waking up at 2:30 lol
Yeah, I must agree. Good effort. ;) So what other things did you photograph? The dawn service in the city?

[ANGUS]

Yeah, I must agree. Good effort. ;) So what other things did you photograph? The dawn service in the city?

Big day, Dawn Service (but not great shots was fairly far away), Parade and 2 fires.

[mickeyjuice]

Mmmm, new Alien Bees, even come in our voltage, apart from other super good things:

http://www.paulcbuff.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9882

(List pinched from Strobist Flickr group.)

1) Stronger support for the newer MASSIVE softboxes
2) Non-standard DC power. YEAH! Lots of backup now for the Vagabond on longer shoots.
3) CyberSync slot. Yeah! only +$30
4) No questions about (too much) color shift at lower light levels.
5) Eight (count them - 8!!) FStop range! OMG! I can get a powerful unit and not worry about stopping down to fill in low ambient anymore!!
6) High flash speeds for HS sync?

[JustinLawrence]

I think i was doing well for having only 2 hours sleep and waking up at 2:30 lol

Nice one Angus, looks like the media pass is the way to go, dont have to fight the crowds!

[tangcla]

Mmmm, new Alien Bees, even come in our voltage, apart from other super good things:

http://www.paulcbuff.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9882

(List pinched from Strobist Flickr group.)

1) Stronger support for the newer MASSIVE softboxes
2) Non-standard DC power. YEAH! Lots of backup now for the Vagabond on longer shoots.
3) CyberSync slot. Yeah! only +$30
4) No questions about (too much) color shift at lower light levels.
5) Eight (count them - 8!!) FStop range! OMG! I can get a powerful unit and not worry about stopping down to fill in low ambient anymore!!
6) High flash speeds for HS sync?
Nice. but $$$ :cry:

[ANGUS]

Nice one Angus, looks like the media pass is the way to go, dont have to fight the crowds!

Exactly!

[Backflipboy]

How does one go about obtaining a media pass without actually belonging to a media outlet of some kind or without reselling ones soul?

[S7000]

How does one go about obtaining a media pass without actually belonging to a media outlet of some kind or without reselling ones soul?


My guess would be who you know...

I was also wondering the same thing however.

[blackshadow]

Mmmm, new Alien Bees, even come in our voltage, apart from other super good things:

http://www.paulcbuff.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9882

(List pinched from Strobist Flickr group.)

1) Stronger support for the newer MASSIVE softboxes
2) Non-standard DC power. YEAH! Lots of backup now for the Vagabond on longer shoots.
3) CyberSync slot. Yeah! only +$30
4) No questions about (too much) color shift at lower light levels.
5) Eight (count them - 8!!) FStop range! OMG! I can get a powerful unit and not worry about stopping down to fill in low ambient anymore!!
6) High flash speeds for HS sync?

They definitely sound rather impressive.

[Warrenism]

Checking in to the new thread. To think we are up to 6 now.

That's from standing out there in the sun for hours I'm sure... ;)

Boom tish

Hi all, subscribing tot he new thread and sharing some tax from a sunrise meet this morning.

No.2
http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2009/image43139.jpg
DoF is absolute killer in this image Greg. I rate it highly.
A shot from Saturday.

What do you think, too much foreground?

http://www.jmbphotography.com.au/gallery2/d/1649-1/IMG_6648.jpg

The halo effect around the trees on the left seem a bit too obvious. Can you tone it down a little?

[S7000]

G'day Warren! I hear the weather over that has been somewhat grand.

[tangcla]

G'day Warren! I hear the weather over that has been somewhat grand.
Can't be much worse than Melbourne the last few days :(

OH WAIT - the sun just came out! :D

[Warrenism]

G'day Warren! I hear the weather over that has been somewhat grand.

The w/e was brilliant. Sun.. can you believe for the whole weekend. Unbelievable :P
There was a music festival up in Camden. Strange how photographers here use flash in concerts. Admittedly, they were huge acts but still, some etiquette would be nice.
Check this band if you are into music formerly known as techno / hard house. 808 State (http://www.myspace.com/808stateuk)

[Salma]

Hi everyone :)

[ed.]

Tax from Rokkor 58/1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3480884931_f3851669d0.jpg

[Salma]

Tax from Rokkor 58/1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3480884931_f3851669d0.jpg

That's so cool love it :)

[Warrenism]

Hi everyone :)
Hi and good evening. Megan Fox and Colin's Mankini awaits for me in my dreams.

[Salma]

Hi and good evening. Megan Fox and Colin's Mankini awaits for me in my dreams.
Hiya, how are you doing? What's the time there?

[Salma]

You're in the UK ? :o

[S7000]

You're in the UK ? :o

He's been there a few weeks. Working holiday.

[Salma]

I had no idea, that's so cool <3

[ANGUS]

How does one go about obtaining a media pass without actually belonging to a media outlet of some kind or without reselling ones soul?

It never hurts to ask the people issuing credentials...

My guess would be who you know...

I was also wondering the same thing however.

That helps a bit too.

[churchie]

Anyone explain 'tax' to me.... I'm a bit slow :p

[amsm]

Anyone explain 'tax' to me.... I'm a bit slow :p
It's "photo-tax" It was an idea that came up a while ago (Luke, I think ?).
Basically, it's a way to keep discussions vaguely photography-related*. If you post in here, you're supposed to put up a recent picture now and then.

* Edit: this is not always successful :-)

[churchie]

Haha cool, I like it. Does Kevin Rudd give any back?

[Old Fart]

Tax from Rokkor 58/1.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3480884931_f3851669d0.jpg

Now that's impressive

[blackshadow]

Hi and good evening. Megan Fox and Colin's Mankini awaits for me in my dreams.

Strange dreams Warren... have you sought medical advice?

[Warrenism]

Strange dreams Warren... have you sought medical advice?

I dont believe the condition is curable i'm afraid. Ít's like a recurring fantasy dream except with a nightmare ending ....

Gee, it has gotten quiet. Only about 8 posts during my sleep.
Come on people! Get posting! There is no need to be gentle in the new thread.

[S7000]

I dont believe the condition is curable i'm afraid. Ít's like a recurring fantasy dream except with a nightmare ending ....

Gee, it has gotten quiet. Only about 8 posts during my sleep.
Come on people! Get posting! There is no need to be gentle in the new thread.

How's the hunt going mate? Found anything?

[Mark]

Hello again!
I will have tax to post when I get around to editing it...:p
What has happened in my absense? :p

[davo_robbo]

if anyone is interested in buying a 70-200 F4L or an 85mm 1.8 send me a PM and we'll sort out prices ect,
both lens's in mint condition, bar a few marks on hoods

[mickeyjuice]

They definitely sound rather impressive.

That they do. Looks like they've sorted out quite a few of the issues that existed in the older ones.

Mmmmmm, Alien Bees...

[Mark]

That they do. Looks like they've sorted out quite a few of the issues that existed in the older ones.

Mmmmmm, Alien Bees...

Speaking of ABs, have they released the damn einsteins yet?

[alexanderGARDNER]

That they do. Looks like they've sorted out quite a few of the issues that existed in the older ones.

Mmmmmm, Alien Bees...

So, how about a group buy in August?

[mickeyjuice]

So, how about a group buy in August?

Mmmmm, group buys...

[alexanderGARDNER]

Mmmmm, group buys...

The new AB's look like they'll be out after July and I'm certainly interested in one strobe and a power pack. I keep looking at Elinchroms and Profotos but the cost to start off is just way too much and the rest are just unknown!

[mickeyjuice]

The new AB's look like they'll be out after July and I'm certainly interested in one strobe and a power pack. I keep looking at Elinchroms and Profotos but the cost to start off is just way too much and the rest are just unknown!

Yeah, I think I'd like to try a couple. Could be good fun!

[DAdeGroot]

Speaking of tax... a couple of birds from the weekend's shooting:

1. Intermediate Egret
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3474630470_64c06c143c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3474630470/)
(Canon EF 100-400L @ 400, f/8, 1/800th, iso 320)

2. Willie Wagtail
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3482088401_7db00e9f37.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3482088401/)
(Canon EF 600/4L + 1.4x, f/5.6, 1/320th, iso 800)

3. Cynthia
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3479864586_66d1b8b801.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3479864586/)
(Canon EF 70-200/2.8L IS @ 175mm, f/5.6, 1/125th, iso 100)

[The Moose]

Woo :D my 1D is getting sent out tomorrow! Now I just have to decide what sport I'll go to on Saturday or Sunday to shoot with it for the first time... :p

[Welby]

I got 2 x Vivitar DF400MZ flashes today :) pretty happy with them and the built in optical slave works a treat.

[BOSS]

Dave,pity about the sun on #1 otherwise a nice set of birds.....

[Mark]

Nice tax Dave, did I miss you getting a 600? :p

Congrats on the 1D moose, I would shoot rugby, it is quite fun to shoot, and you don't need long glass like footy....
And Mark, flashes are very very much fun, the more the better :p
Just need people to use them with :(

[Backflipboy]

The following two photos were not taken by me but by my friend Martin using a Nikon D90. They serve only to prove that I do in fact own a camera and have been known to use it.

This is me using my 75-300mm kit lens with a stofen box on the flash:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3482992184_aacd6fb0f2.jpg

Getting ready to take some "portraits" at the NEWS opening ceremony on April 21:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3482992146_971b97bcb6_o.jpg

18-55mm kit lens on that one.

[BOSS]

Good to see it getting a workout with our disabled mates......so come on where's your shots?

[tangcla]

Speaking of tax... a couple of birds from the weekend's shooting:

3. Cynthia


I like bird #3 :D

[ANGUS]

The following two photos were not taken by me but by my friend Martin using a Nikon D90. They serve only to prove that I do in fact own a camera and have been known to use it.

This is me using my 75-300mm kit lens with a stofen box on the flash:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3482992184_aacd6fb0f2.jpg

Just thought i would point out this video, see alot of people using Stofens like that (heck, i used to till i sold them) http://www.sportsshooter.com/special_feature/2003_luau_video/5_min_light/index2.html

EDIT: Not saying that you are doing that for extra softness but i see alot of people doing it for that.

[Backflipboy]

Good to see it getting a workout with our disabled mates......so come on where's your shots?
It was a great week. I plan on having shots up tomorrow.

[BOSS]

It was a great week. I plan on having shots up tomorrow.

I shall wait quietly in the background.

[Welby]

Does anyone know if you can buy the little stand that the canon flashes come with? Or of an aftermarket one.

[mickeyjuice]

Woo :D my 1D is getting sent out tomorrow! Now I just have to decide what sport I'll go to on Saturday or Sunday to shoot with it for the first time... :p
Prepare to spend a fair bit of time learning how to get the best out of it. They've got a lot of configurable options, all of which affect usability.

[mickeyjuice]

Does anyone know if you can buy the little stand that the canon flashes come with? Or of an aftermarket one.

http://flashzebra.com/products/0121/index.shtml

I just ordered some yesterday - they shipped this morning. I'll let you know how they go.

[coalcliff]

Speaking of tax... a couple of birds from the weekend's shooting:

1. Intermediate Egret

(Canon EF 100-400L @ 400, f/8, 1/800th, iso 320)

2. Willie Wagtail

(Canon EF 600/4L + 1.4x, f/5.6, 1/320th, iso 800)

3. Cynthia
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3479864586_66d1b8b801.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3479864586/)
(Canon EF 70-200/2.8L IS @ 175mm, f/5.6, 1/125th, iso 100)

hahha, I won't ask about where the wetlands you visited to get all the bird shots that morning

The following two photos were not taken by me but by my friend Martin using a Nikon D90. They serve only to prove that I do in fact own a camera and have been known to use it.

This is me using my 75-300mm kit lens with a stofen box on the flash:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3482992184_aacd6fb0f2.jpg

Getting ready to take some "portraits" at the NEWS opening ceremony on April 21:



18-55mm kit lens on that one.

hallabloodyleujar... Kevin, you walk...I thought with all the posts with the sporting medals for people with disability you were a wheelchair bound train driver. You must have someone very close to you whose life is impaired by a disability. Glad you can foot zoom mate!

Does anyone know if you can buy the little stand that the canon flashes come with? Or of an aftermarket one.

Me too?

[Mark]

Just thought i would point out this video, see alot of people using Stofens like that (heck, i used to till i sold them) http://www.sportsshooter.com/special_feature/2003_luau_video/5_min_light/index2.html

EDIT: Not saying that you are doing that for extra softness but i see alot of people doing it for that.

Indoors it works good like that, outdoors not, this is because the stofen allows the light to bounce all over the room, which can soften the light (adding fill) depending on the room...

Outdoors IMO they are next to useless...
While I was in edinburgh I saw a wedding photographer (who was missing at least three of his teeth...) using the stofen pointed up at the sky to "soften the light" I was very tempted to go to him and point out that the light he is getting is less soft now because the lightsource is smaller than the flash with no stofen at all.... :lol:
Oh, and to top it all he was using an SB-900 on a D3x with a 28-200 *epic facepalm*

[Welby]

Didn't notice them on there when i was looking :roll: I've bought from Lon before and been very happy.

[The Moose]

Prepare to spend a fair bit of time learning how to get the best out of it. They've got a lot of configurable options, all of which affect usability.

Yeah, I'll definitely be doing that. The main problem is that I don't know what to expect so what I think might be alright isn't actually the best. Also a problem that I have to set it up on the computer with a Firewire cable rather than in the camera lol but it'll be worth it.

I've seen a few things on the Canon website about getting the best out of a 1D3's AF and it's capabilities, how much would that relate to the 1D classic and should I read it anyway?

[Mark]

Yeah, I'll definitely be doing that. The main problem is that I don't know what to expect so what I think might be alright isn't actually the best. Also a problem that I have to set it up on the computer with a Firewire cable rather than in the camera lol but it'll be worth it.

I've seen a few things on the Canon website about getting the best out of a 1D3's AF and it's capabilities, how much would that relate to the 1D classic and should I read it anyway?

Not really, the AF is quite different...

SI used to publish good basic/guide settings for the older 1Ds I think, let me see if I can find it

Ah here it is
http://www.siphoto.com/?canon1D.inc
Just setting though, I always thought it had more info....

[DAdeGroot]

Dave,pity about the sun on #1 otherwise a nice set of birds.....

Thanks :)

The sun isn't that bad in the first one, nothing's blown out, and viewed larger, there's plenty of shadow detail. Obviously it would have been nicer to get more light on the face, but I was up to my waist in water as it was.

Nice tax Dave, did I miss you getting a 600? :p


I didn't. It belongs to a mate who graciously let me use it. Damn heavy lens, not possible to hand hold (no IS on this one).

I like bird #3 :D

;-)

hahha, I won't ask about where the wetlands you visited to get all the bird shots that morning


Ummm... North Pine Dam, at least for the first two. :P

[mickeyjuice]

Didn't notice them on there when i was looking :roll: I've bought from Lon before and been very happy.

Lon is equal with Stu @ Quality Cameras as the best customer service I've ever had.

Yeah, I'll definitely be doing that. The main problem is that I don't know what to expect so what I think might be alright isn't actually the best. Also a problem that I have to set it up on the computer with a Firewire cable rather than in the camera lol but it'll be worth it.

I've seen a few things on the Canon website about getting the best out of a 1D3's AF and it's capabilities, how much would that relate to the 1D classic and should I read it anyway?

I've not had a 1D(non-mkIII) so I don't really know, sorry.

[ANGUS]

Indoors it works good like that, outdoors not, this is because the stofen allows the light to bounce all over the room, which can soften the light (adding fill) depending on the room...

Outdoors IMO they are next to useless...
While I was in edinburgh I saw a wedding photographer (who was missing at least three of his teeth...) using the stofen pointed up at the sky to "soften the light" I was very tempted to go to him and point out that the light he is getting is less soft now because the lightsource is smaller than the flash with no stofen at all.... :lol:
Oh, and to top it all he was using an SB-900 on a D3x with a 28-200 *epic facepalm*

Indoors facing up or part way up it would be good, straight forward not as great.

[Backflipboy]

Indoors it works good like that, outdoors not, this is because the stofen allows the light to bounce all over the room, which can soften the light (adding fill) depending on the room...

The main reason I was using the stofen was that I found shooting with bare flash tended to overpower things. Since I was using ISO 400 and 800 at various times during the day with 1600 when the sun started to set, to keep the shutter speeds up to 1/125 minimum, I was really experimenting with different things. Bouncing off the ceiling was out because the venue was basically a big 1960's vintage shed. I had a good time playing though.