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

[tangcla]

Also, if anyone's interested in looking at some cultural variation (Greek orthodox christening), here it is.
http://www.tangcla.com/photos/nicholas_090607/

I know this would happen when I bought the 5D Mark II... I realised the 1D Mark II N sucks at ISO1600 :lol:

[mickeyjuice]

I know this would happen when I bought the 5D Mark II... I realised the 1D Mark II N sucks at ISO1600 :lol:

Yeah, but the AF on the 5DmkII sucks, so it evens out :-)

[tangcla]

Yeah, but the AF on the 5DmkII sucks, so it evens out :-)

Yeah that's true. Then again I've got some focusing issues with the 70-200, I swear it's got issues. I'm going to bring it into Canon when I can be bothered... one day...

[AdamC]

haha Well timed ;-)

So did this result in a visit from the bouncers ?

Hell no, it's all good. They were laughing and smiling about it, and I was sitting next to a mutual friend who introduced me after her set. She's keen to see my photos. :)

[AdamC]

Also, if anyone's interested in looking at some cultural variation (Greek orthodox christening), here it is.
http://www.tangcla.com/photos/nicholas_090607/

Great work Clarence. What lighting did you use for the group shots?

I realised the 1D Mark II N sucks at ISO1600

I feel your pain. I had to do most of my shooting yesterday at ISO800 - and even 800 sucks on the 400D.

[Michael]

Clarence, according to Australia Post's International tracking, that parcel was delivered on the 18th May in NSW...
Indonesian Post also has the same on file. Looks like a scam buddy...

[The Moose]

Clarence, according to Australia Post's International tracking, that parcel was delivered on the 18th May in NSW...
Indonesian Post also has the same on file. Looks like a scam buddy...

Unlucky Clarence. Hope Paypal works it out for you.

[yabbie]

Clarence, that sounds like no fun, who did you order the lens off?

Justin, congrats on the new baby!
the thought of babies scare me tho, lots of my friends are having them, hope it's not contagious.

[alexanderGARDNER]

I love your shots Clarence they're so clean. The kid looks pretty 'bulky'....healthy greek diet I'm guessing.

Alice, ask your parents about the birds and bees.

[Welby]

Nice one's Clarence, especially 3693 ;)

[fungry]

Great stuff there Clarence.

[amsm]

Also, if anyone's interested in looking at some cultural variation (Greek orthodox christening), here it is.
http://www.tangcla.com/photos/nicholas_090607/

I know this would happen when I bought the 5D Mark II... I realised the 1D Mark II N sucks at ISO1600 :lol:

Nice shots.

What is that tied to the tail of the eagle thing in 3745 ? Looks like a phone ? Recording proceedings, or sending to the relo's O/S?

[tangcla]

Thanks guys.
Great work Clarence. What lighting did you use for the group shots?Two 580EX-II, bare on both sides, just pointing up and bounced into the ceiling.
Nice shots.

What is that tied to the tail of the eagle thing in 3745 ? Looks like a phone ? Recording proceedings, or sending to the relo's O/S?

No idea either. :D

[tangcla]

Clarence, according to Australia Post's International tracking, that parcel was delivered on the 18th May in NSW...
Indonesian Post also has the same on file. Looks like a scam buddy...

Thanks for the heads-up Michael. I've just raised a claim with Paypal about it.

[Welby]

Bit of tax from yesterday.

http://www.users.on.net/~onexi/sti/spray.jpg

[tangcla]

Nice use of the headlight washers ;)

[AdamC]

Ok guys, a little C&C if you will?

I'm doing some chin-tucks. Believable?

">http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3605995003_1b7aa4b8fb_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adamcurrey/3605995003/) http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3606814070_ceff4accd8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adamcurrey/3606814070/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3605993905_9d3c757c1a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adamcurrey/3605993905/) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3606813012_912f14516a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adamcurrey/3606813012/)

[Welby]

Thanks Clarence although i won't take the fame for the idea.



Look fine to me Adam.

[AdamC]

Bit of tax from yesterday.

hehe, that's cool. Very creative.

[AdamC]

Look fine to me Adam.

Awsome. Thanks mate.

[fungry]

Very naice Mark.
Looks all good to me Adam.

[AdamC]

Whole set here (http://adamcurrey.com/main.php/v/people/blue_water_country_music_2009) if anyone's interested.

http://adamcurrey.com/main.php/d/7692-2/IMG_2443.jpg

[DAdeGroot]

Ok guys, a little C&C if you will?

I'm doing some chin-tucks. Believable?


Looks good to me Adam.

[AdamC]

Look fine to me Adam.

Looks all good to me Adam.

Looks good to me Adam.

Well that's 3 for 3. Might have to do a few more yet, she's stressing about her chin in *all* of the photos, even though it's only really obvious in the two I fixed up.

Thanks guys.

[JustinLawrence]

Thanks all for baby wishes. taking a rare quiet moment to looks through the last 20 pages that ive missed.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Ahhh! I kept on missing that post. Congratulations Justin!

Skim reading too fast I suspect! ;)

[AndrewOz]

First attempt at light painting. About a dozen flashes from different positions during a 30 second exposure.
Learned a few things already - like streetlights are a pain :lol:

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/car01.jpg

[The Moose]

First attempt at light painting. About a dozen flashes from different positions during a 30 second exposure.
Learned a few things already - like streetlights are a pain :lol:

Not bad, Andrew. Seems too uneven for my liking around the back of the car though.

Edit: Is that how light painting is done? And how Clarence (among others, he's just one that I know :p) does it as well?

[AndrewOz]

Not bad, Andrew. Seems too uneven for my liking around the back of the car though.

Yeah, I need to get quicker. :lol:

[fungry]

Yea could do some light at the rear. :O What is that GPS placeholder doing on the windshield :O

In other news, having both a Mac and Windows environment is a pain in the arse. I have a bunch of files originally from HFS+ mirrored onto an NTFS. Works perfectly (read/write/run) but I can't copy them onto another NTFS drive but they will onto another HFS+. Always technology related headaches before exams.

[mickeyjuice]

In other news, having both a Mac and Windows environment is a pain in the arse.

Correct. Much happier since I went back to all Windows. (Esp Windows 7.)

[fungry]

Correct. Much happier since I went back to all Windows. (Esp Windows 7.)
I could easily sell my MBP and build myself a new desktop + some extra cash to top in for a netbook for my portability needs. But I'm reluctant :(

[AndrewOz]

What is that GPS placeholder doing on the windshield :O

Leftover from yesterdays trip to the racetrack :o

[The Moose]

Correct. Much happier since I went back to all Windows. (Esp Windows 7.)

I'm very happy with Windows 7 as well :)

[fungry]

I have finally figured the issue at hand regarding my data... the errors is the result of corrupted files -_-. Some of my .CR2 files have gone super pixelated or are missing bits and pieces (greyed out) O_O. I think this is due to a program I used to extract data from my HFS+ drive. I therefore condemn HFSExplorer. You have been warned now :)

[Michael]

Got my 7 million dollar home yesterday... It's bloody awesome! Fits pretty much everything I need for a basic shoot and all the stuff I need to take to Melbourne with me.

It's great!

[The Moose]

I know this would happen when I bought the 5D Mark II... I realised the 1D Mark II N sucks at ISO1600 :lol:

If you're not happy with it, I'll take it off your hands? :lol:

Got my 7 million dollar home yesterday... It's bloody awesome! Fits pretty much everything I need for a basic shoot and all the stuff I need to take to Melbourne with me.

It's great!

I've always wanted a 7MDH (well, since I got the 70-200 and then the 1D classic) but it's nearing $200 isn't it? Just a bit much for a bag, despite how good it seems to be.

[fungry]

Got my 7 million dollar home yesterday... It's bloody awesome! Fits pretty much everything I need for a basic shoot and all the stuff I need to take to Melbourne with me.

It's great!
Oo nifty. What colour did you get it in?

[Mark]

Nice taxes all! :)

check signature for updates
Nice mate :)
Still no email back from the potential deal I found...

ThinkTank Photo will have a stand at PMA Australia 2009!! Can't wait for it

Who is planning on going...

Dammit, can't they delay it for a week so I can be there :p
(speaking of that, anyone up for doing a walking around taking photos in sydney on july 5th ish I think it was...)

Thanks for the heads-up Michael. I've just raised a claim with Paypal about it.

Damn man, that sucks, hope they pay up!

Yea could do some light at the rear. :O What is that GPS placeholder doing on the windshield :O

In other news, having both a Mac and Windows environment is a pain in the arse. I have a bunch of files originally from HFS+ mirrored onto an NTFS. Works perfectly (read/write/run) but I can't copy them onto another NTFS drive but they will onto another HFS+. Always technology related headaches before exams.
That is why I try to run a Mac only environment :p
I have finally figured the issue at hand regarding my data... the errors is the result of corrupted files -_-. Some of my .CR2 files have gone super pixelated or are missing bits and pieces (greyed out) O_O. I think this is due to a program I used to extract data from my HFS+ drive. I therefore condemn HFSExplorer. You have been warned now :)
Oh noes, backups to the rescue? :p
Got my 7 million dollar home yesterday... It's bloody awesome! Fits pretty much everything I need for a basic shoot and all the stuff I need to take to Melbourne with me.

It's great!

Nice, I wish I could use shoulder bags, stoopid back!
What does it fit? (I see you have learned not to take a 1610 with you when travelling now :p:lol:)

[fungry]

Yea, the things is... the files I extracted from my HFS+ drive to an NTFS drive was... hmmm my backup? :( Luckily most of my .CR2 files have been unaffected but a bunch of multi-gig files have gone kaput. I've been sifting through each folder for corrupted files. Hard labor for the hands.

I'm hoping my new samsung drive doesn't end up being the root cause of all of this.

[Mark]

Yea, the things is... the files I extracted from my HFS+ drive to an NTFS drive was... hmmm my backup? :( Luckily most of my .CR2 files have been unaffected but a bunch of multi-gig files have gone kaput. I've been sifting through each folder for corrupted files. Hard labor for the hands.

I'm hoping my new samsung drive doesn't end up being the root cause of all of this.

Oh no :(
That sucks, I currently have one backup of every file, with an internal 2008 drive and an external one same for 2009, all are HFS+, and I just don't use them with windows and only use them for photos (which for me is only done on mac)... That seems to work, I still need to add another drive for 09 to keep offsite with the 08 external, then I should be safe mainly...
I remember LR crapping itself and deleting half of my photos from this year and I backed that up before noticing half of them were gone, luckily DataRescue came to the rescue :)

[Michael]

I've always wanted a 7MDH (well, since I got the 70-200 and then the 1D classic) but it's nearing $200 isn't it? Just a bit much for a bag, despite how good it seems to be.
It's very nice. Holds a heap of gear and is quite comfy... It's $185 but if you happen to mention that you're a bike courier you may or may not get a 10% discount...:lol:

Oo nifty. What colour did you get it in?
I wanted the grey and red one but they couldn't find one, got the black with green inside. It's nice...

Nice, I wish I could use shoulder bags, stoopid back!
What does it fit? (I see you have learned not to take a 1610 with you when travelling now :p:lol:)
I generally don't use them, cause they hurt my shoulders, but this seems ok.

I can fit in it: the 1DIII with 24-70 attached, the 17-40L with the hood off, the 85 1.8 with hood on backwards, the 70-200 with hood off and the 430EX. Plus heaps of other small things. Hoods all fit stacked on top of 85 1.8... Highly impressed!

Also, I would take the Peli, but we're going without check in bags, so it's carry on only, which is why I got the Crumpler...

[ANGUS]

It's very nice. Holds a heap of gear and is quite comfy... It's $185 but if you happen to mention that you're a bike courier you may or may not get a 10% discount...:lol:

How did you find out about that??

[Michael]

How did you find out about that??
Umm, let's just say I have friends in high places...

[ANGUS]

Umm, let's just say I have friends in high places...

:lol: Ill have to try that if i want a bag in future....

[Michael]

:lol: Ill have to try that if i want a bag in future....
They ask for I.D. It's something that you shouldn't take advantage of. But if you ask, it can't hurt...

[ANGUS]

They ask for I.D. It's something that you shouldn't take advantage of. But if you ask, it can't hurt...

Bike couriers have special ID? How did you get it then...

[Mark]

It's very nice. Holds a heap of gear and is quite comfy... It's $185 but if you happen to mention that you're a bike courier you may or may not get a 10% discount...


I wanted the grey and red one but they couldn't find one, got the black with green inside. It's nice...

I generally don't use them, cause they hurt my shoulders, but this seems ok.

I can fit in it: the 1DIII with 24-70 attached, the 17-40L with the hood off, the 85 1.8 with hood on backwards, the 70-200 with hood off and the 430EX. Plus heaps of other small things. Hoods all fit stacked on top of 85 1.8... Highly impressed!

Also, I would take the Peli, but we're going without check in bags, so it's carry on only, which is why I got the Crumpler...

Oh wow, that is alot for such a tiny bag!
For carry on I love my vertex 100, but that is because I can only use symmetrical weight on my back (and even that is supposed to be bad for it, but meh)... It is amazing what you can squeeze into small bags...

Umm, let's just say I have friends in high places...

Or over-enthusiastically obsessed with your stuff friends in high places haha

Here is some tax from over time... (there are photographers selling photos at the sports games now, so I don't think they should care anymore....)
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/1415/tax10001haleschool.jpg
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2459/tax10002haleschool.jpg
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8535/tax10004haleschool.jpg
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8624/tax10005.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/9118/tax10006.jpg
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5922/tax10007.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/2928/tax10008.jpg
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/4839/tax10009thevault.jpg

And finally before I head off, I shot JPEG for the first time in ever on saturday, and the only thing I noticed between the RAWs and the JPEGs (shooting some in RAW some JPEG) is the RAWs needed more PP (this is for sport though, so not much PP was needed in the first place...) and the filesize...
I think I will be shooting JPEG for sport much more now...

[Michael]

Nice shots Mark!

I've decided I'm not taking the 70-200 to Melbourne, cause I won't use it...

[Michael]

Bike couriers have special ID? How did you get it then...
Well, something that identifies them as a bike courier...

Just got lucky, I guess.

[S7000]

It's very nice. Holds a heap of gear and is quite comfy... It's $185 but if you happen to mention that you're a bike courier you may or may not get a 10% discount...:lol:


I wanted the grey and red one but they couldn't find one, got the black with green inside. It's nice...

I generally don't use them, cause they hurt my shoulders, but this seems ok.

I can fit in it: the 1DIII with 24-70 attached, the 17-40L with the hood off, the 85 1.8 with hood on backwards, the 70-200 with hood off and the 430EX. Plus heaps of other small things. Hoods all fit stacked on top of 85 1.8... Highly impressed!

Mine's black and green too. I've walked around with it for a good 3 or so hours filled up, it wasn't too bad, just had to swap shoulders a couple of times.

As for filling it up, it's huge on the inside! I can also get my 15" laptop in there with my camera and a couple of lenses.

Good buy.

[tangcla]

If you're not happy with it, I'll take it off your hands? :lol:

Sure, I'd love another 5D2 :D

lol. not now though.

[Boucher]

For anyone that wants to know/cares.

The iPhone 3GS is going to be released on the 26 June.

and for anyone who already owns an iPhone, OS3 is going to be released on the 17th June.

[mickeyjuice]

and for anyone who already owns an iPhone, OS3 is going to be released on the 17th June.

I'm going to sit back and watch the other early adopters this time. Really.

[tangcla]

I'm going to sit back and watch the other early adopters this time. Really.
What, you mean the ones who haven't already been running the beta 3.0 OS since April? :p

[fungry]

I want to see some benchmarks on these babies (iPhone 3GS) to test the claims of "improved speeds".
The weird news is the 13' MB is now dubbed as the MBP. Hmph, I feel ripped off now. XD

[S7000]

Has anyone had to light a piano before? Any tips would be great.

2 Flashes, however no umbrellas. or diffusers. :(

[alexanderGARDNER]

So what's the difference between the old iPhone 3G and the 3Gs?

More letters and an OS?

[Boucher]

3mp camera + video
32gb memory
Faster hardware (supposedly)
Magnometer (compass)
Turn by turn gps (tom tom program)

I'll be getting OS3 as soon as it comes out.

[alexanderGARDNER]

HEZEUS!

I like the 32GB option....that's something trick.

[fungry]

The 32Gb storage is definitely a winner. Pity no iTouch upgrades though.
29USD upgrade to 10.6, not bad for an OS with GPC/OpenCL :D Is it me or am I the only one who thinks OSX needs a face lift?

[S7000]

Feng: 50mm Yashica up for grabs here:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Yashica-50mm-f1-9-DSB-Yashica-Contax-Mount_W0QQitemZ260424872749QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_F ILM_CAMERAS?hash=item3ca288332d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0| 293%3A1|294%3A50

Dunno about the apparent mold though. certainly starting out cheap though. :lol:

[tangcla]

Has anyone had to light a piano before? Any tips would be great.

2 Flashes, however no umbrellas. or diffusers. :(No but I'll be trying a baby grand soon :) hopefully!

[S7000]

No but I'll be trying a baby grand soon :) hopefully!

This is a mid sized grand. I'll show you my results. Luckily I have a black background to work with.

The Club's trying to sell it, I've got some time to kill, so I may as well get some nice shots of it. :lol:

[tangcla]

This is a mid sized grand. I'll show you my results. Luckily I have a black background to work with.

The Club's trying to sell it, I've got some time to kill, so I may as well get some nice shots of it. :lol:
Great, I look forward to it :)

Just be wary it'll be a nightmare to do. Highly polished surfaces, plenty of curves...

[mickeyjuice]

What, you mean the ones who haven't already been running the beta 3.0 OS since April? :p
I use it for work, so I can't afford to play with it too much. (Besides jailbreaking, which I had to do to make it usable for work :-)
I want to see some benchmarks on these babies (iPhone 3GS) to test the claims of "improved speeds".
A lot of that is carrier-dependant - ie if you're with Optus (like me), it's still going to be less than great.

I the only one who thinks OSX needs a face lift?

It's called Windows 7.

[S7000]

Great, I look forward to it :)

Just be wary it'll be a nightmare to do. Highly polished surfaces, plenty of curves...

Yeh, I know. Gonna be even harder with bare flashes. It'll be interesting though. :lol:

[fungry]

A lot of that is carrier-dependant - ie if you're with Optus (like me), it's still going to be less than great.


It's called Windows 7.
Lmao...
Oh, what I was referring to was application speeds (ARM processor) rather then HSDPA.

[The Moose]

Might be a good time to pick up the iPhone 3G then. The Apple website says it's only US$99 now :lol: Obviously it'll be a lot more here.

[S7000]

Wow, pianos are really difficult to light. Bare flash is also bad news. Got a bad hot spot.

[tangcla]

Wow, pianos are really difficult to light. Bare flash is also bad news. Got a bad hot spot.

No joke - it seems like my answer to everything is to light paint, even without hearing the question - but try lightpainting it.

Just like Mazda's solution to everything, regardless of the question, was the rotary engine...

[S7000]

No joke - it seems like my answer to everything is to light paint, even without hearing the question - but try lightpainting it.

Just like Mazda's solution to everything, regardless of the question, was the rotary engine...

Haha. :lol: I don't think the rotary will suit my needs in this case.

http://www.members.optushome.com.au/prischlfam/Piano%20Open.jpg

It turned out ok though.

I had my SB-80 camera left shooting up with the bounce card half extended, and my 430 camera right diffuser panel out shooting directly near the back of the thing.

Still haven't got these colours sorted though. :mad:

[alexanderGARDNER]

Sorry Phil but "Meh".

What was the reason for the shoot as there are a lot of distractions and noise?

(And not to mention it looks pretty tight in there!)

[Boucher]

Apple will continue selling a less expensive 8gb 3g model alongside the 3gs models.

[tangcla]

Phil, I like the shadow on the legs. I'd probably suggest a different angle, cos the angle you've chosen really shows how poor the right side of the piano is.

[S7000]

Sorry Phil but "Meh".

What was the reason for the shoot as there are a lot of distractions and noise?

(And not to mention it looks pretty tight in there!)

Ps. It's all good Al, I wont get uppety with C&C.

Reason for the shot is for sale of it. I can't move it anywhere else, it's on the stage at the Club. It's a very tight fit. I can't take away the overhead lights or anything either.

Shot at ISO800, so on the 400D, it's about right.

Phil, I like the shadow on the legs. I'd probably suggest a different angle, cos the angle you've chosen really shows how poor the right side of the piano is.

The poor right side is better than the poor left side. :lol: The keys are also yellow. I can't use a longer lens either, the stage isn't long enough and there's more tables and **** which were about where I was standing too.

I never said I was shooting a nice piano. :p

[mickeyjuice]

Phil, I like the shadow on the legs. I'd probably suggest a different angle, cos the angle you've chosen really shows how poor the right side of the piano is.

Yeah, I'd be much more inclined to get up high and shoot down into it - show off the strings, exaggerate the lid, etc.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Ps. It's all good Al, I wont get uppety with C&C.

Reason for the shot is for sale of it. I can't move it anywhere else, it's on the stage at the Club. It's a very tight fit. I can't take away the overhead lights or anything either.

Shot at ISO800, so on the 400D, it's about right.

Ahhh. So if there's no way to get back a bit and flatten that sucker I'd bounce from left and try to light the keys and front more and allow ambient or a reflector to light the right side.

Front looks good but the side lets it down for sales....it's a bit 'harsh'.

[S7000]

Ahhh. So if there's no way to get back a bit and flatten that sucker I'd bounce from left and try to light the keys and front more and allow ambient or a reflector to light the right side.

Front looks good but the side lets it down for sales....it's a bit 'harsh'.

I see what you mean about that side panel. I don't think there's much I can do though as the wall is only 1.5 metres off to the side. Having no diffuser hasn't helped, maybe I should've dialled it down a little.

Damn it, didn't think about bouncing off the side walls. :(

[alexanderGARDNER]

The walls are your softbox! ;)

[ANGUS]

Walk all the way (~25m) to the post office in the rain only to find i have no mail yet again :(

Someone please send me something :lol:

PO Box U91
Charles Sturt Uni
Wagga Wagga 2678

[Michael]

Walk all the way (~25m) to the post office in the rain only to find i have no mail yet again :(

Someone please send me something :lol:

PO Box U91
Charles Sturt Uni
Wagga Wagga 2678
Oh no. How terrible! :p

Actually, I first read that as 25 km... LOL

[The Moose]

So I just completed my first VCE unit 3/4 exam for the year :lol: Now I just wish the weather was actually good so I could go out and shoot!

[brenno]

Walk all the way (~25m) to the post office in the rain only to find i have no mail yet again :(

Someone please send me something :lol:

PO Box U91
Charles Sturt Uni
Wagga Wagga 2678

Where's Collin with one of his sh1t stained mankini's when we need him. :p

[mickeyjuice]

Where's Collin with one of his sh1t stained mankini's when we need him. :p

Justin's got a new kid, it's functionally similar :-)

[brenno]

Justin's got a new kid, it's functionally similar :-)

Yeah, true. :lol:

Congrat's on the new arrival Justin!!

[brenno]

You bringing the 1dIII on Sunday Mic??

I'd love to have a play if that's ok??

[tangcla]

Justin's got a new kid, it's functionally similar :-)
But it doesn't fold up and put away... :)

[Michael]

Who's coming on Saturday night?

[The Moose]

Michael I went to your website and there's no real portfolio on there? Seems a bit messy, unfinished or just not updated?

[brenno]

Who's coming on Saturday night?

Can't Saturday Mike. :cry::cry::cry:

You coming Sunday??

[tangcla]

Does anyone have a Logitech Harmony universal remote? I bought a Harmony One in the hopes my mum will *finally* stop asking me how to change the volume or why the TV isn't working, after two years... :rolleyes:

[Fut]

Walk all the way (~25m) to the post office in the rain only to find i have no mail yet again :(

Someone please send me something :lol:

PO Box U91
Charles Sturt Uni
Wagga Wagga 2678


I work for Post, how about I re-direct all our "Return To Senders" to you :p

[Fut]

Who's coming on Saturday night?

What's on and Where ??

[ANGUS]

I work for Post, how about I re-direct all our "Return To Senders" to you :p

You never know, i might get a cheque or two :D

[Mark]

Nice shots Mark!

I've decided I'm not taking the 70-200 to Melbourne, cause I won't use it...

Thanks

And good idea, I took the 70-200 to the UK to use it once, I wish I didn't take it, but know that if I didn't one of the places we stayed at (we still hadn't book all of it when we got there) would have to be right under a low fly flightpath (we wound up damn near one, and got buzzed by a harrier when we got lost and pulled over for a while :lol:)

I want to see some benchmarks on these babies (iPhone 3GS) to test the claims of "improved speeds".
The weird news is the 13' MB is now dubbed as the MBP. Hmph, I feel ripped off now. XD

Gah I am really starting to get annoyed at apple's hardware!
First they take away the standard DVI port, now the ExpressCard!?! Why not just include SD card readers if that is what they really want! And the glossy screens with no choice for matte (unless they changed that)
I'm still very happy I bought this older one when I did (and specced it out to last as long as possible!) :)

Has anyone had to light a piano before? Any tips would be great.

2 Flashes, however no umbrellas. or diffusers. :(

Bounce off big white things (sheets maybe)?

For anyone that wants to know/cares.

The iPhone 3GS is going to be released on the 26 June.

and for anyone who already owns an iPhone, OS3 is going to be released on the 17th June.

I am still happy with my good old sony ericsson one that seems to never break :p (mainly because it doesn't want to break :p)

The 32Gb storage is definitely a winner. Pity no iTouch upgrades though.
29USD upgrade to 10.6, not bad for an OS with GPC/OpenCL Is it me or am I the only one who thinks OSX needs a face lift?
Why would it? I am very happy with it the way I have it for me..

Yeah, I'd be much more inclined to get up high and shoot down into it - show off the strings, exaggerate the lid, etc.

I was thinking the same.......

Oh no. How terrible!

Actually, I first read that as 25 km... LOL

I was wondering why he would walk 25km to the post office as well :lol:

Justin's got a new kid, it's functionally similar :-)
:lol:

[AdamC]

And finally before I head off, I shot JPEG for the first time in ever on saturday, and the only thing I noticed between the RAWs and the JPEGs (shooting some in RAW some JPEG) is the RAWs needed more PP (this is for sport though, so not much PP was needed in the first place...) and the filesize...
I think I will be shooting JPEG for sport much more now...

Well, of course. All JPG files, from any camera, have some processing applied to them at the time they're written to the card. The whole point (well, most of the point) of shooting RAW is that you're choosing not to have this processing done for you.


Does anyone have a Logitech Harmony universal remote? I bought a Harmony One in the hopes my mum will *finally* stop asking me how to change the volume or why the TV isn't working, after two years... :rolleyes:

No, but I have a mate with one, who thinks it's the best thing ever.

[fungry]

Mark
Even though I don't use the ExpressCard slot, its handy. I think Apple is making some bizarre moves lately. Completely uncharted. When I think MBP, I think 1D/5D. CF please?
Oh well, consumers can't get everything :)

[alexanderGARDNER]

Yeah folks, check out the link in my sig and sign on for Saturday night. I've got one more space for Sunday. Addresses are being released now for Sunday's meeting....here's hoping for dry tarmac!

[ANGUS]

Talking of express cards any idea where i could pick up a good but cheap express card to CF card adapter??

[AdamC]

Talking of express cards any idea where i could pick up a good but cheap express card to CF card adapter??

http://delkin.com/shop/product.php?productid=430&cat=59&page=1

I bought the earlier version of this one. Happy enough with it but I think if I had to do it again I'd just get a little USB multireader.

This one appears to fit flush with the body of the laptop which mine doesn't.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Ebay. Sorry Angus but that's the only place I've seen them. I wouldn't mind one either to replace this remote.

[Backflipboy]

Walk all the way (~25m) to the post office in the rain only to find i have no mail yet again :(

Someone please send me something :lol:

PO Box U91
Charles Sturt Uni
Wagga Wagga 2678
Is somebody in need of a hug?

[Fut]

Yeah folks, check out the link in my sig and sign on for Saturday night. I've got one more space for Sunday. Addresses are being released now for Sunday's meeting....here's hoping for dry tarmac!


I'm up for the Sunday, Saturday too if I can make it back to Melbourne in time.
I'm off to do some shooting of a different kind.

[Backflipboy]

What happens at a POTN meet up?

[tangcla]

No, but I have a mate with one, who thinks it's the best thing ever.
It actually is pretty darn awesome. I finished setting up the devices, fairly happy at the way it's all fitting together.

[ANGUS]

Looks like i may have been in the last year to get a UAI, http://number-17.com/?p=6446 but that new system doesnt make sense, how can full marks be equal to 99.95%??

Well i wont believe it until, my year was meant to be the last to do the school certificate too.

[The Moose]

They're bringing in the same system as Victoria has. For each subject (unit 3/4, that is) you obtain a study score out of 50. You take your four best subjects and add them together. If you have five or six completed 3/4 units, 10% of the the fifth and sixth best will be added to the other four. That is then divided by 200 or something specific like that and you get your ENTER score. It's mathematically impossible to get higher than a 99.95 because of the way it's calculated, therefore 99.95 is technically 100%.

[ZAFAL]

Ok. I'm livin in N.Z but I lived in Aus for 25 years and served in the R.A.N so I guess that lets me qualify to post here. so, g'day you lot, I hope to catch up with you all.

[mickeyjuice]

You bringing the 1dIII on Sunday Mic??

I'd love to have a play if that's ok??

Surely am.

Who's coming on Saturday night?

Not me, now, just got given the Richmond/West Coast game at Telstra Dome.

[AdamC]

Ok. I'm livin in N.Z but I lived in Aus for 25 years and served in the R.A.N so I guess that lets me qualify to post here. so, g'day you lot, I hope to catch up with you all.

Howdy!

[tangcla]

... doesnt make sense, how can full marks be equal to 99.95%??
No, you don't make sense :p It's because you can't technically be greater than yourself, if you are in the top 0% of the population and greater than 100% of your peers.

[Michael]

Clarry, 85LII for sale in Australia. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=707222

[tangcla]

Clarry, 85LII for sale in Australia. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=707222
Thanks. I'm all over it like E.Coli on room temperature beef. ;)

[amsm]

Thanks. I'm all over it like E.Coli on room temperature beef. ;)

Mmmm...delicious image that conjures up.... :p

[tangcla]

hehe :)

I've just got a response from him, just wanting to get a bit more background verification before I send money over Paypal, again... :p

Calling all Gold Coast members! Can someone pick the lens up for me :)

[mickeyjuice]

Nice price on that 85mkII, as well...

[tangcla]

Indeed it is. Once I get some background checks done, I'll zap over the money.

Still waiting on a response... got their Paypal details already though...

[ANGUS]

Who was it that was going to PMA on sunday? I need to ask a nice favour...

[tangcla]

LOL

Asking for verification from this guy... he goes, just ask Angus, he'll vouch for me, he's bought a few things from me before... that's good enough for me :lol: :D

[tangcla]

... and payment made!

[fungry]

Who was it that was going to PMA on sunday? I need to ask a nice favour...
I think I am. What do you need?

Clarence, nice buy! Jealousy rages within me...

[ANGUS]

Ed, PMed you, sorry about all the typos, im tired :lol:

[tangcla]

Ed, PMed you, sorry about all the typos, im tired :lol:

Hard life... tired, at 10am ;) haha

[ANGUS]

Hard life... tired, at 10am ;) haha

Well Saturday i woke up at 4pm, Sunday i woke at 2pm (got out of bed at 4) and i woke up like 2 mins before you called.

[S7000]

Typos are regular with you anyway Angus. :p

Nice second buy Clarence! Heard back from PayPal about the first one?

[ed.]

Hello all!
My 300/4L IS arrived yay.
Might go to homebush on the weekend to try it out.

[tangcla]

Nice second buy Clarence! Heard back from PayPal about the first one?

Could take a month, they said... so it's just sitting in limbo for now :x

[wakko]

Could take a month, they said... so it's just sitting in limbo for now :x

What happened to the first one?

[fungry]

Everyone hooting stuff :( Maybe I shall go on a post-PMA spree to catch up with you fellas.

[ed.]

Everyone hooting stuff :( Maybe I shall go on a post-PMA spree to catch up with you fellas.
haha I'm now on the hunt for a 24-70L :p

[S7000]

Could take a month, they said... so it's just sitting in limbo for now :x

That sucks matey. Good luck with it.

What happened to the first one?

Shonky seller!

Did you see my Ebay link for a 50mm Yashica?

Everyone hooting stuff :( Maybe I shall go on a post-PMA spree to catch up with you fellas.

It's ok, I'm not on the buying bandwagon either. :( I need an umbrella and 2 lightstands though.

[alexanderGARDNER]

What happens at a POTN meet up?

Photography or just getting together for idle chit chat.

[ed.]

Could take a month, they said... so it's just sitting in limbo for now :x
a month? wtf... did you pay using CC via paypal?
get it reversed with CC company if you did :)

[tangcla]

a month? wtf... did you pay using CC via paypal?
get it reversed with CC company if you did :)
No, CC want to wash their hands of anything. Not from this instance, but previously, they would say that they don't offer any protection for online purchases.

[ZAFAL]

Howdy!

Howdy backy.

[S7000]

No, CC want to wash their hands of anything. Not from this instance, but previously, they would say that they don't offer any protection for online purchases.

I think you need to call up VISA, or M'Card not your bank.

[alexanderGARDNER]

G'day ZAFAL.

[The Moose]

Scammers are so low. It's so easy for them to get caught out and if they dont, they come out to the news or something anyway. Especially on the internet.

[tangcla]

... and apparently my second 85L is in the post today already...

[S7000]

... and apparently my second 85L is in the post today already...

Winner winner! My Yashica still isn't here. I paid for it last Thursday. :mad:

[fungry]

That is super fast, same day shipping O_O.

[tangcla]

Tracking number 556668805018, apparently registered. Strange tracking number...

[ANGUS]

... and apparently my second 85L is in the post today already...

Doesnt surprise me, My 1D2 arrived next day from that guy.

[ed.]

Tracking number 556668805018, apparently registered. Strange tracking number...
Courier maybe?

[S7000]

Australian Air Express?

[tangcla]

Called up Auspost and it's apparently a different type of registered tracking number. But twelve digits including the beginning double-5s. So all so far so good :)

[ed.]

Called up Auspost and it's apparently a different type of registered tracking number. But twelve digits including the beginning double-5s. So all so far so good :)
nice!
gimme the 2nd one if it arrives LOL

[ANGUS]

Anyone want to buy a 1DMkII with all original stuff including box please PM me.

[Backflipboy]

Well, some tax from me. On Monday, I located one of my holy grails - Ropes Creek Railway station on the closed Ropes Creek branch line in the Western suburbs of Sydney. All the photos I took had to be done quickly since I was actually trespassing on the property so they aren't the best.

I actually got into the station area because the wire fence had already been partially pulled down to the right of the warning sign.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3613138086_a835a67cef.jpg

The signal box part of the station held this little? gem, mostly intact.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3613155118_cf7769cfca.jpg

This is just a general overview looking in a generally Southerly direction from the steps on the footbridge on the North end of the platform remains.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3613168334_68399937bc.jpg

I created a Flickr set for the rest as I process them if anyone is interested - http://www.flickr.com/photos/backflipboy/sets/72157619523914472/