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

[Michael]

Angus! Go on Facebook!

[Mark]

Why not have one of your vans just selling 600 f4Ls awesome impulse buy for only 12K
Pffft It's *half price* man, it's an *investment* :p:lol:

Oh, and do you know if a few weeks is before 8th of july?

[Mark]

Angus! Go on Facebook!

What is the point in facebook/myspace/twitter??
I have never understood......

[ANGUS]

Pffft It's *half price* man, it's an *investment* :p:lol:

Oh, and do you know if a few weeks is before 8th of july?

It might be but not sure. There will be stores Australia wide so dont worry. More details soon.

[Michael]

What is the point in facebook/myspace/twitter??
I have never understood......
I use it for the chat mainly.

[Mark]

It might be but not sure. There will be stores Australia wide so dont worry. More details soon.

Oooooohhhhhhhh that sounds nice...

[Michael]

Oooooohhhhhhhh that sounds nice...
Except in WA, so again, FAIL for WA.

[ANGUS]

Interesting quote from Michael while i was telling him about a new TT Product...

does it hold your penis while you shoot? XD

[Michael]

Interesting quote from Michael while i was telling him about a new TT Product...
TT Underwear. The newest product from TT. It's a holster design that comes in sizes from XXS to XXL, catering for people like Angus all the way to well endowed people like myself. :p

[Mark]

Except in WA, so again, FAIL for WA.
O RLY, then *please* open before 8th of july!
Damn WA, fails at everything :(
Interesting quote from Michael while i was telling him about a new TT Product...
Hold on, I need to put this in the right thread... (and reminded me of something I had to do :lol:)

[ANGUS]

TT Underwear. The newest product from TT. It's a holster design that comes in sizes from XXS to XXL, catering for people like Angus all the way to well endowed people like myself. :p

Is your e-penis this big?!

[deletedpenguin]

Tomorrow, Check my sig.

Ah I saw that - I'll be in the city on Sunday instead of tomorrow. Can't swing Saturday.

I am coming over to sydney for a bit and will be free from the 5th-8th so am trying to set up some sort of meet up since I'll probably be bored...


Let me know, I'd likely be up for something (unless this interview process I'm in the middle of finally materialises into a new job).

[Mark]

Ah I saw that - I'll be in the city on Sunday instead of tomorrow. Can't swing Saturday.



Let me know, I'd likely be up for something (unless this interview process I'm in the middle of finally materialises into a new job).

Yeah, so once again (so it doesn't get buried again and never read)
Sydney people free somewhere from sunday 5th to the 8th of july to meet up somewhere in sydney?
Phil, maybe
Ed,??
Ed,??
Angus, no
Backflipguy:no
pengiun:maybe
Who have I forgotten..

[ANGUS]

Got some nice freebies today :D Love PMA...

[Mark]

Got some nice freebies today :D Love PMA...

Stop making me jealous of just having one more week of school and not taking it off (I was going to until half way through the term :confused:)
:p
But, whaddaget?

[ANGUS]

A Eneloop USB Charger, Stacks of pens and Lanyards.

[Mark]

A Eneloop USB Charger, Stacks of pens and Lanyards.

USB AA charger, damn that sounds pretty cool for travelling!

Now out of complete when-will-lightroom-2.4-finish-doing-whatever-the-hell-it-is-doing-and-un-hang-itself-so-I-can-get-some-work-done (I think I might be downgrading.... :lol:) comes my desk after two weeks of studying with little spare time... (converted in photoshop:eek:)

(LR is stuck on that image, no beachball of death, activity monitor is still reporting it to be working fine, not using inordinate amounts of memory or CPU and I can still use the computer fine :|, it did this earlier and went away after ten minutes :confused:)

[Mark]

Oh, it's just unfrozen, I'll put real photos up soon enough.. :lol:

[mickeyjuice]

What is the point in facebook/myspace/twitter??
I have never understood......

Keeping in touch with ppl.

[Mark]

Keeping in touch with ppl.

Well yeah, but I don't get how it does that...
My understandting is you make a page look fancy and have annoying music then you add friends to look at their pages??
I am talking about myspace though (don't know anyone with facebook)

[Michael]

Well yeah, but I don't get how it does that...
My understandting is you make a page look fancy and have annoying music then you add friends to look at their pages??
I am talking about myspace though (don't know anyone with facebook)
With FB you cannot change page designs, so they don't get annoying like the myspace ones do. Basically you put up info about yoursefl, post pictures, videos and write on other people's "walls". You can update your status and people see what you're up to. It's really good actually.

On the job, how about a cinema?

[Mark]

With FB you cannot change page designs, so they don't get annoying like the myspace ones do. Basically you put up info about yoursefl, post pictures, videos and write on other people's "walls". You can update your status and people see what you're up to. It's really good actually.

On the job, how about a cinema?

Mmmm, good idea, I didn't think of that, how do you apply for a job at a cinema though?

Oh and LR just locked up again :confused:
Now with local adjustments... I was brushing in an area and then the brush wouldn't go away, now it is locked up :confused:

[Michael]

Mmmm, good idea, I didn't think of that, how do you apply for a job at a cinema though?

Oh and LR just locked up again :confused:
Now with local adjustments... I was brushing in an area and then the brush wouldn't go away, now it is locked up :confused:
Go in to the cinema and ask for an application form... That usually works. All I can say is don't work at a supermarket!!! :p

Restart?

[Mark]

Go in to the cinema and ask for an application form... That usually works. All I can say is don't work at a supermarket!!! :p

Restart?

Okay, thanks, I will try that sometime soon...

Nah, I quit LR and opened it again and all is good now, for now...
The system is fine (everything else is fine), LR is just a bit suss ATM...

[S7000]

Yeah, so once again (so it doesn't get buried again and never read)
Sydney people free somewhere from sunday 5th to the 8th of july to meet up somewhere in sydney?
Phil, maybe
Ed,??
Ed,??
Angus, no
Backflipguy:no
pengiun:maybe
Who have I forgotten..

Don't forget Coalcliff (Damo). Dunno if he'll be around, but he might be up for the drive.

[deletedpenguin]

Yeah, so once again (so it doesn't get buried again and never read)
Sydney people free somewhere from sunday 5th to the 8th of july to meet up somewhere in sydney?
Phil, maybe
Ed,??
Ed,??
Angus, no
Backflipguy:no
pengiun:maybe
Who have I forgotten..

I will keep an eye out for updates.

USB AA charger, damn that sounds pretty cool for travelling!

Now out of complete when-will-lightroom-2.4-finish-doing-whatever-the-hell-it-is-doing-and-un-hang-itself-so-I-can-get-some-work-done (I think I might be downgrading.... :lol:) comes my desk after two weeks of studying with little spare time... (converted in photoshop:eek:)

(LR is stuck on that image, no beachball of death, activity monitor is still reporting it to be working fine, not using inordinate amounts of memory or CPU and I can still use the computer fine :|, it did this earlier and went away after ten minutes :confused:)

Wow Mark, how big is that monitor?

[deletedpenguin]

(Haha just noticed, my dog has the same rubber chicken.)

[Mark]

Don't forget Coalcliff (Damo). Dunno if he'll be around, but he might be up for the drive.
Ah okay, New list has Damo added then

Phil, maybe
Ed,??
Ed,??
Angus, no
Backflipguy:no
pengiun:maybe
Coalcliff:??
Who have I forgotten..

I will keep an eye out for updates.



Wow Mark, how big is that monitor?
Cool,
It's a two or three ish year old dell 30"
(Haha just noticed, my dog has the same rubber chicken.)
Haha, what breed of dog do you have?
His was destroyed in three days :lol:

[Mark]

Oh, Damn I forgot to put the tax on the end (fail)

C+C appreciated...
1)
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/8210/tax1h.jpg

2)
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1672/tax2.jpg

3)
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4245/tax3.jpg

4)
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6519/tax4.jpg

5)
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/3680/tax5g.jpg

6)
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1231/tax6.jpg

7)
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/5325/tax7.jpg

[Mark]

And 8 because for some reason it picked up a nonexistant image in the last post

8 )
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/313/tax8.jpg

Edit, oh it was the stupid sunnies :lol:

[deletedpenguin]

Cool,
It's a two or three ish year old dell 30"

Looks huge! I'm working off a 24" Dell. I need a second I think. :)

Haha, what breed of dog do you have?
His was destroyed in three days :lol:

I've got a black lab. I don't think his even lasted a day.

Here's Jake. Spoiled boy - sleeps on the bed at night now.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3648139093_04d8dfbf68.jpg

[photobitz]

Ah okay, New list has Damo added then

Phil, maybe
Ed,??
Ed,??
Angus, no
Backflipguy:no
pengiun:maybe
Coalcliff:??
Who have I forgotten..


Put me down as a maybe... I've got lots of stuff happening over the next couple of weeks but depending on the day I might be free.

[ANGUS]

Dan, You comming to PMA?

[amsm]

Oh, Damn I forgot to put the tax on the end (fail)

C+C appreciated...


Some nice clear shots there, but watch your cropping, I think.

I know it's not always possible, but unless people in the background are really OOF, I tend to prefer not to cut heads off, or have disembodied limbs coming in from the sides of the shot.

[Mark]

Looks huge! I'm working off a 24" Dell. I need a second I think. :)



I've got a black lab. I don't think his even lasted a day.

Here's Jake. Spoiled boy - sleeps on the bed at night now.


Yeah, it is pretty big, 10MP files are at about 60% natively... Really happy with it, the crappy little samsung is awful next to it, but is good for mail and calendar and the grid in LR... (two displays really helps my LR workflow, grid on one loupe on the other...)

Awwwwww, so cute! :D
My dog will never be allowed to be spoiled because of my Dad :lol: He likes Max, just doesn't like him being spoiled...

Here is my dog..

[deletedpenguin]

Yeah, it is pretty big, 10MP files are at about 60% natively... Really happy with it, the crappy little samsung is awful next to it, but is good for mail and calendar and the grid in LR... (two displays really helps my LR workflow, grid on one loupe on the other...)

Awwwwww, so cute! :D
My dog will never be allowed to be spoiled because of my Dad :lol: He likes Max, just doesn't like him being spoiled...

Here is my dog..

Yeah, that's one of the main reasons I want a second - the grid in LR. I used to have two 21" CRT's before this. Way too much desk space, and way to heavy. I'd jump on a second one in a heartbeat, but I'd want it to match (yeah, i know), and my monitor is a few years old. Just can't find it anymore.

...and Jake. At first he wasn't allowed on the couch. Then the couch was Ok, but not the chairs. Then the chairs were Ok, but not the bed. Then the bed was Ok but he couldn't sleep upstairs. Now there is no sacred ground. I blame in on my fiance.

[deletedpenguin]

(Cute pup btw, what is he?)

[JustinLawrence]

TAX time. Another baby shot, softbox, reflector and some flouro (5500K) lamps.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2995/img3176web.jpg

[Mark]

Put me down as a maybe... I've got lots of stuff happening over the next couple of weeks but depending on the day I might be free.
Okay sweet, the 5th is a sunday BTW :lol:

New list
Phil, maybe
Ed,??
Ed,??
Angus, no
Backflipguy:no
pengiun:maybe
Coalcliff: ??
Dan: maybe
Justin: Not 5th, not sure what else...
Who have I forgotten..

Some nice clear shots there, but watch your cropping, I think.

I know it's not always possible, but unless people in the background are really OOF, I tend to prefer not to cut heads off, or have disembodied limbs coming in from the sides of the shot.
You know what now I look at them agian I see what you mean, it does look odd eh... I actually never noticed that before :oops: I think when I am cropping I don't look at the picture enough...
What do you reckon about the saturation and such, I almost think it is a bit overcooked, I always used to do a *much* lower contrast/clarity/vibrance/saturation/curves boost and just recently started trying it more aggressively, can't decide if I like it or not :lol:

[deletedpenguin]

TAX time. Another baby shot, softbox, reflector and some flouro (5500K) lamps.


Very nice Justin - looks like me when I wake up in the morning (though I generally have more clothes on). The expression is the same though. :)

[fungry]

Great shot Justin.
So what is this meet you speak of Mark :)

Argh, got to go to work tomorrow morning... Mic... where are joooooooo?? I want I want!

[AdamC]

TAX time. Another baby shot, softbox, reflector and some flouro (5500K) lamps.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2995/img3176web.jpg

Mate, that's an absolute pearler.

[amsm]

You know what now I look at them agian I see what you mean, it does look odd eh... I actually never noticed that before :oops: I think when I am cropping I don't look at the picture enough...
What do you reckon about the saturation and such, I almost think it is a bit overcooked, I always used to do a *much* lower contrast/clarity/vibrance/saturation/curves boost and just recently started trying it more aggressively, can't decide if I like it or not :lol:

It's not always possible I know and there's plenty of examples in my Picasaweb album (link below) where I've not managed to get it right, but I do try to keep it in mind when cropping.

Yeah, I wasn't sure about the saturation, but a lot of people like that look. I dunno if it works as well with footy as it might with, say, surfing, or surf lifesaving (hmm...might have to have a look at giving it a go on a few of my nippers and surf carnival shots actually....

[amsm]

TAX time. Another baby shot, softbox, reflector and some flouro (5500K) lamps.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2995/img3176web.jpg

That is a ripper shot...that's gotta be one for the photo wall, for sure.


Kinda makes me wish I could do that with mine. But one's 10 and the other 12, so I don't think it would be the same :p

[Mark]

Yeah, that's one of the main reasons I want a second - the grid in LR. I used to have two 21" CRT's before this. Way too much desk space, and way to heavy. I'd jump on a second one in a heartbeat, but I'd want it to match (yeah, i know), and my monitor is a few years old. Just can't find it anymore.

...and Jake. At first he wasn't allowed on the couch. Then the couch was Ok, but not the chairs. Then the chairs were Ok, but not the bed. Then the bed was Ok but he couldn't sleep upstairs. Now there is no sacred ground. I blame in on my fiance.
Haha, get an older dell 30" and have your 24 next to it, you will forget about matching when you see the craziness a 30" monitor is! (esp with a good big one next to it...)
(Cute pup btw, what is he?)
Border Collie cross Kelpie :)
TAX time. Another baby shot, softbox, reflector and some flouro (5500K) lamps.

Really really nice Justin! I can't even think of any other comment to make on it! :D (Print lots it and give it to people at the 1mth birthday!)
Great shot Justin.
So what is this meet you speak of Mark :)

Argh, got to go to work tomorrow morning... Mic... where are joooooooo?? I want I want!
Somewhere between the 5th and the 8th depending on people avaliablity...
Don't know where other than sydney :lol:
Why do you want mic so bad :p
Mate, that's an absolute pearler.
Adam, where is newcastle in relation to sydney? I have no idea... (IE did I forget you too...)

[AdamC]

Adam, where is newcastle in relation to sydney? I have no idea... (IE did I forget you too...)

About 2 hours North. Forget me for what? Yes, it's far enough North that I usually ignore get-togethers etc in Sydney. :)

[fungry]

I should be able to make it Mark. Hopefully some random work commitment won't pop up.

[photobitz]

Dan, You comming to PMA?

When? tomorrow? Probably not... wife has booked me in for removalist duties. Besides I don't need more temptation to buy expensive camera gear ;)

Okay sweet, the 5th is a sunday BTW :lol:



Yes I know... but you said some day between 5th and 8th so my availability depends on whichever day is chosen.

TAX time. Another baby shot, softbox, reflector and some flouro (5500K) lamps.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2995/img3176web.jpg

Nice shot! :) I always found my kids leaked whenever I held them like that.

[ANGUS]

When? tomorrow? Probably not... wife has booked me in for removalist duties. Besides I don't need more temptation to buy expensive camera gear ;)

Not even for awesome freebies?

[Mark]

About 2 hours North. Forget me for what? Yes, it's far enough North that I usually ignore get-togethers etc in Sydney. :)
Arr harr :)
I thought I had forgotten you were in sydney :lol:
I should be able to make it Mark. Hopefully some random work commitment won't pop up.
Sounds good, which day? I'm thinking the sunday because that will probably let the most people come, but Justin has his baby's party... hmmm (then again he probably has a weekday job too)
Yes I know... but you said some day between 5th and 8th so my availability depends on whichever day is chosen.
Ohhh, I was sitting here thinking you had some cruel employer that made you work whenever they wanted!
I'm still thinking 5th... Are you avaliable for any weekdays?

[ANGUS]

I would love to come along to the meet in Sydney but i wont be around. Sorry...



...Or maybe its a good thing :p :lol:

[Mark]

I would love to come along to the meet in Sydney but i wont be around. Sorry...



...Or maybe its a good thing :p :lol:

Probably is :lol:

Oh yeah I just remembered collin too, so newer list
for the 5th
Phil, maybe
FunEd, yes
EdWithTheDot,??
Angus, no
Backflipguy:no
pengiun:maybe
Coalcliff: ??
Dan: Yes?
Justin: No, maybe some weekday?
Collin: ??
Who have I forgotten..

[photobitz]

Not even for awesome freebies?

Sorry... a USB battery charger, pens and lanyards just don't rate :p


Ohhh, I was sitting here thinking you had some cruel employer that made you work whenever they wanted!
I'm still thinking 5th... Are you avaliable for any weekdays?

Well I have one of those too :lol:

OK, I can probably come along for the 5th or I can possibly do a weekday... either work in our Pyrmont office for the day and meet up in the arvo or I can just take an A/L day. Payroll keep bitching to me about my >60 days accrued leave so it shouldn't be too much of a problem ;)

[photobitz]

Oh, what about Wazza? I haven't seen him on here for a while but he might be interested.

[Mark]

Sorry... a USB battery charger, pens and lanyards just don't rate :p



Well I have one of those too :lol:

OK, I can probably come along for the 5th or I can possibly do a weekday... either work in our Pyrmont office for the day and meet up in the arvo or I can just take an A/L day. Payroll keep bitching to me about my >60 days accrued leave so it shouldn't be too much of a problem ;)
:lol: you work too hard!
Yeah man, I don't think the USB charger pens and lanyards will balance out the Demo slashed price 200-500 2.8 you have been lusting over (at angus as well :p) :p
Okay so maybe we can do a weekday and include justin(?), then we just have to work out if all the others can....
There has to be a better way(than my dodgy lists)! :p

[photobitz]

:lol: you work too hard!
Yeah man, I don't think the USB charger pens and lanyards will balance out the Demo slashed price 200-500 2.8 you have been lusting over (at angus as well :p) :p
Okay so maybe we can do a weekday and include justin(?), then we just have to work out if all the others can....
There has to be a better way(than my dodgy lists)! :p

Yeah, start a new thread called "Sydney meet invite list" then just update the one post. :lol:

[Mark]

Yeah, start a new thread called "Sydney meet invite list" then just update the one post. :lol:
Good Idea

By wazza you mean Warrenism?
Didn't he move to UKland?

[ofdphoto]

Nice baby shot :)

Here's a pre-baby shot from last night. Michelle is due in a couple of weeks, and for some reason her belly is irresistable to our cat ...

http://blog.ofdphoto.com/images/20090625/090625_0001.jpg

[photobitz]

Good Idea

By wazza you mean Warrenism?
Didn't he move to UKland?

Ya. Didn't hear about that... I have been away for a while!
He's still posting stuff to Flickr. Let me check what his images are.

[photobitz]

Nice baby shot :)

Here's a pre-baby shot from last night. Michelle is due in a couple of weeks, and for some reason her belly is irresistable to our cat ...

http://blog.ofdphoto.com/images/20090625/090625_0001.jpg


Hahahah extra comfy. Seems to be a common phenomenon. Our friends psycho cat went completely docile and fell asleep on Sonia's lap. They reckon it has never done that since they've had it.

[Mark]

Yeah, start a new thread called "Sydney meet invite list" then just update the one post. :lol:
Here it is
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8178606#post8178606

@luke, hahaha, this seems to be POTNAC babyphoto season! :lol:

[Lightstream]

That's me..

Why did I ever sell that 35L to Dangus.. why WHY WHY?!?! :mad:

Duuuuuuuuude.

I saw my....I mean your.....I mean my ex...85/1.8 in the sample shots thread. Dang that thing is good in your hands. Now you know the feeling of why why why ;) you got a good deal on that 85!

A year and a half later after the sale, I regretted it, I now have a new 85/1.8. This copy seems to be very sharp, unusually sharp out of all the 85's I've tested. It actually cured my lust for the 85/1.2L. I just could not justify that amount of $ for the L even in my imagination.

NO, my 60 macro is still not for sale :p

[The Moose]

Got home not long ago from my first real paid gig. Went alright but the venue was DARK! Few stage lights, the main one was our worst nightmare (red) on the centre. Everything was in rotation so eventually I could predict where a good shot would be.

Ended up buying an Ultra II 4GB and when I got to the venue, I turned my 1D on and I didn't even have a card in there! Ended up getting my dad to drop my third card off. Didn't help that I had to format one of the cards in the 1D so I only got 2GB out of it.

Best thing about the night? They want to turn it into something regular and wants me to be their regular photographer :)

[Mark]

Got home not long ago from my first real paid gig. Went alright but the venue was DARK! Few stage lights, the main one was our worst nightmare (red) on the centre. Everything was in rotation so eventually I could predict where a good shot would be.

Ended up buying an Ultra II 4GB and when I got to the venue, I turned my 1D on and I didn't even have a card in there! Ended up getting my dad to drop my third card off. Didn't help that I had to format one of the cards in the 1D so I only got 2GB out of it.

Best thing about the night? They want to turn it into something regular and wants me to be their regular photographer :)

If you do become the regular photographer try and talk to the lighting guy (if there is one) about leaving some main lights (on the people) bare and 100% and chasing side/back/other lights with colours...

I have had that happen to me once, since then I attached the little card wallet thing they come with to my neckstrap and have never had it happen again :D (although now I am shooting without a neckstrap more and more I am fearing it might happen :|)

But yeah, it would be fun to shoot regularly paid! How much off camera flash gear do you have if the lighting guy is nonexistant or sucks?...

[mickeyjuice]

Argh, got to go to work tomorrow morning... Mic... where are joooooooo?? I want I want!

Well, I was trying to ring, but your phone was going directly to the message saying you didn't have voice mail...

[Mark]

Well, I was trying to ring, but your phone was going directly to the message saying you didn't have voice mail...
:lol::lol:
Something going on between you two :p:lol:

[mickeyjuice]

Something going on between you two :p:lol:

2 x PW sale, is what.

[Mark]

2 x PW sale, is what.

Hahaha, nice! :)
Are you still waiting for the AU frequency TTL ones?

And I am trading a mint 35 f1.2L if anyone wants it?Want to downgrade to 35 1.4L :p

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=375776&d=1246028473
But, seriously if people want to buy that 50 1.8 PM me, I don't use it...

[mickeyjuice]

Hahaha, nice! :)
Are you still waiting for the AU frequency TTL ones?

Dunno about "still waiting", but that's the plan. Once the EU freq ones are released I'll get a couple, yeah. And I don't really use all five PWs I've now got, for some reason :-)

[fungry]

Yes, 2 triggers :)
If you called around 7-10, i suppose it was because my phone was dead :S

[fungry]

double post...
This is bizarre, I can never do online check in with Virgin on my MBP on both Windows (FF/IE) and OSX (FF/Safari). But when I jump onto a colleagues laptop, works flawlessly.

[mickeyjuice]

double post...
This is bizarre, I can never do online check in with Virgin on my MBP

There's yer problem...

[coalcliff]

TAX time. Another baby shot, softbox, reflector and some flouro (5500K) lamps.



Nice work, photography and biologically speaking. might need to get wifey to wax her arms though :p:p:p

Nice baby shot :)

Here's a pre-baby shot from last night. Michelle is due in a couple of weeks, and for some reason her belly is irresistable to our cat ...


Well Done Luke and Michelle!

Ya. Didn't hear about that... I have been away for a while!
He's still posting stuff to Flickr. Let me check what his images are.

Had a email conversation with Wazza yesterday, he has a job in London, byt doing heaps of weekend trips, last wekend was Brussells, this weekend will be Italy.I hate him...:lol::lol:

When the dust settles on the meet up date I see if i can trek up to Sydney, Dan carpool?

And a quick morning kiss to all:rolleyes: as tax from the strobist meet I ran a couple of weekends ago. Barely had a chance to pick up my camera.

[mcminty]

Probably is :lol:

Oh yeah I just remembered collin too, so newer list
for the 5th
Phil, maybe
FunEd, yes
EdWithTheDot,??
Angus, no
Backflipguy:no
pengiun:maybe
Coalcliff: ??
Dan: Yes?
Justin: No, maybe some weekday?
Collin: ??
Who have I forgotten..
*cough*

(tho to be fair, I hardly post)

Put me as a maybe for some meet up.

[coalcliff]

double post...
This is bizarre, I can never check in with Virgin But when I jump onto a colleagues laptop, works flawlessly.

Hmmm, is it Mardi Gras season again?:lol::lol:

[Warrenism]

I swear my ears were burning for some unknown reason.

Log on to here and lo and behold... ppl are talking about me!!

Seems like i am missing out all the fun with these meetups. What is the purpose of the meetup this weekend? Tell me you arnt comparing the sizes of your lenses :P

[deletedpenguin]

Andrew, you're in Beecroft?

[coalcliff]

Bloody hell Wazza!

[mcminty]

Andrew, you're in Beecroft?
West Pennant Hills, so close enough :p

[Warrenism]

Bloody hell Wazza!


Sorry i'll leave now. I always knew the southerners had a thing against northies!

For those interested, i do have my flickr account and blog linked in my sig.
Feel free to peruse and drop me a comment.

Unfo, i don't get to troll around these forums as often as i would like, what with work and other commitments.

[deletedpenguin]

West Pennant Hills, so close enough :p

Your Flickr pictures looked familiar. I'm in Castle Hill.

[DAdeGroot]

And a quick morning kiss to all:rolleyes: as tax from the strobist meet I ran a couple of weekends ago. Barely had a chance to pick up my camera.

Nice work :)

I have just the thing to go with that - Breakfast :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3664130232_abc0c7931f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3664130232/)
Cointreaux-marinated Strawberry pancake stack with apricot-cognac sauce and ice-cream.

Lighting is a bit off for three reasons, 1) I was in an hurry to eat it, 2) still getting the hang of this eTTL thing, 3) my assistant had run off.

[The Moose]

If you do become the regular photographer try and talk to the lighting guy (if there is one) about leaving some main lights (on the people) bare and 100% and chasing side/back/other lights with colours...

I have had that happen to me once, since then I attached the little card wallet thing they come with to my neckstrap and have never had it happen again :D (although now I am shooting without a neckstrap more and more I am fearing it might happen :|)

But yeah, it would be fun to shoot regularly paid! How much off camera flash gear do you have if the lighting guy is nonexistant or sucks?...

That's a good idea. I'm not sure who did the lights, it might have just been the sound guy :lol: It's not the best venue for shooting really. Stage is about as high as a bed. There's stairs on the right side that I went up on to try and get some scene shots but 24 on the 1D wasn't too wide :p

I have no off camera flash gear or experience :lol: All I've got is a 430EX II. I've wanted to buy some triggers or older masters (580EX or 550EX) along with some older slaves (430EX) but I've never placed any importance on it. Plus the money aspect :lol: Also I'm somewhat against flashes at gigs because it takes away the mood of it but if I did have a few flashes or whatever, I'm sure I could customise everything to just give me enough light.

[S7000]

Sorry i'll leave now. I always knew the southerners had a thing against northies!

For those interested, i do have my flickr account and blog linked in my sig.
Feel free to peruse and drop me a comment.

Unfo, i don't get to troll around these forums as often as i would like, what with work and other commitments.

Good to hear you got some work Wazza! I see you've been doing a fair bit of traveling around the place too. :lol:

Ps. They're like Texans. :p

[S7000]

Nice work :)

I have just the thing to go with that - Breakfast :)


Cointreaux-marinated Strawberry pancake stack with apricot-cognac sauce and ice-cream.

Lighting is a bit off for three reasons, 1) I was in an hurry to eat it, 2) still getting the hang of this eTTL thing, 3) my assistant had run off.

That looks very tasty Dave. I can see why you were in a hurry to eat.

[JustinLawrence]

Very nice Justin - looks like me when I wake up in the morning (though I generally have more clothes on). The expression is the same though.
Haha, yeah i know what you mean!

Great shot Justin.
So what is this meet you speak of Mark

Argh, got to go to work tomorrow morning... Mic... where are joooooooo?? I want I want!

Mate, that's an absolute pearler.

That is a ripper shot...that's gotta be one for the photo wall, for sure.

Kinda makes me wish I could do that with mine. But one's 10 and the other 12, so I don't think it would be the same
:lol:



Really really nice Justin! I can't even think of any other comment to make on it! (Print lots it and give it to people at the 1mth birthday!)


When? tomorrow? Probably not... wife has booked me in for removalist duties. Besides I don't need more temptation to buy expensive camera gear ;)

Yes I know... but you said some day between 5th and 8th so my availability depends on whichever day is chosen.

Nice shot! I always found my kids leaked whenever I held them like that.
He did! he was wee-ing everywhere and my wife freaking out, and i was just like "TAKE THE PHOTO, TAKE THE PHOTO..."

Thanks guys, i love the shot too. going to try a few more today hopefully with some softer lighting, see how it goes.

Probably is

Oh yeah I just remembered collin too, so newer list
for the 5th
Phil, maybe
FunEd, yes
EdWithTheDot,??
Angus, no
Backflipguy:no
pengiun:maybe
Coalcliff: ??
Dan: Yes?
Justin: No, maybe some weekday?
Collin: ??
Who have I forgotten..
Yep, ill be quite busy on the Sunday, but other days are ok.

:lol: you work too hard!
Yeah man, I don't think the USB charger pens and lanyards will balance out the Demo slashed price 200-500 2.8 you have been lusting over (at angus as well :p) :p
Okay so maybe we can do a weekday and include justin(?), then we just have to work out if all the others can....
There has to be a better way(than my dodgy lists)!
incl Justing yes, good idea

Yeah, start a new thread called "Sydney meet invite list" then just update the one post.
+1

Nice baby shot

Here's a pre-baby shot from last night. Michelle is due in a couple of weeks, and for some reason her belly is irresistable to our cat ...

2 Weeks to go, exciting times! Looks like the cat is waiting for baby to come, maybe you should tell him it wont be for 2 weeks and to take a break. cool photo!

Here it is
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8178606#post8178606

@luke, hahaha, this seems to be POTNAC babyphoto season!
nice, ill subscribe now.

Got home not long ago from my first real paid gig. Went alright but the venue was DARK! Few stage lights, the main one was our worst nightmare (red) on the centre. Everything was in rotation so eventually I could predict where a good shot would be.

Ended up buying an Ultra II 4GB and when I got to the venue, I turned my 1D on and I didn't even have a card in there! Ended up getting my dad to drop my third card off. Didn't help that I had to format one of the cards in the 1D so I only got 2GB out of it.

Best thing about the night? They want to turn it into something regular and wants me to be their regular photographer
Remember the quote from Joe, "always shoot with available light" if there is not enough light on the stage then you have to use whatever is available, ie a flash.
Are you going to post some shots?

Hahaha, nice!
Are you still waiting for the AU frequency TTL ones?

And I am trading a mint 35 f1.2L if anyone wants it?Want to downgrade to 35 1.4L

But, seriously if people want to buy that 50 1.8 PM me, I don't use it...
that L looks a bit suss, has it been photoshopped ? hehehe

Nice work, photography and biologically speaking. might need to get wifey to wax her arms though


Well Done Luke and Michelle!



Had a email conversation with Wazza yesterday, he has a job in London, byt doing heaps of weekend trips, last wekend was Brussells, this weekend will be Italy.I hate him...:lol:

When the dust settles on the meet up date I see if i can trek up to Sydney, Dan carpool?

And a quick morning kiss to all:rolleyes: as tax from the strobist meet I ran a couple of weekends ago. Barely had a chance to pick up my camera.
Thanks, and yeah she usually waxes her arms but since the baby came she has had no time, can you believe thats 3 weeks growth?

Nice work

I have just the thing to go with that - Breakfast

Cointreaux-marinated Strawberry pancake stack with apricot-cognac sauce and ice-cream.

Lighting is a bit off for three reasons, 1) I was in an hurry to eat it, 2) still getting the hang of this eTTL thing, 3) my assistant had run off.
Wow, now im hungry, my weet bix are no match for that. Home made?

[The Moose]

Remember the quote from Joe, "always shoot with available light" if there is not enough light on the stage then you have to use whatever is available, ie a flash.
Are you going to post some shots?

I'll be better prepared next time. Flash or more stage lights, I'm not sure, but I'll be ready :lol: I'm just going through them now, don't have enough time this morning to finish all of them but I'll post some when I get them done.

Edit: I tell you what, the wide shots from the 24 seem to be the better ones. Too bad I had it on the 1D classic at ISO 3200...

[Greg_C]

Nice work :)

I have just the thing to go with that - Breakfast :)


Cointreaux-marinated Strawberry pancake stack with apricot-cognac sauce and ice-cream.

Lighting is a bit off for three reasons, 1) I was in an hurry to eat it, 2) still getting the hang of this eTTL thing, 3) my assistant had run off.
Yummy.

[DAdeGroot]

That looks very tasty Dave. I can see why you were in a hurry to eat.

And they were indeed very tasty :)


Wow, now im hungry, my weet bix are no match for that. Home made?

Yep, well ok I didn't make the ice-cream or grow the strawberries (although they are local), but the pancakes are home made.

Yummy.

Yep :)

[S7000]

I just went to get a roll of film developed and on my way home cut through the industrial park. Found a very out of the way car park for a night shoot. I only had my camera and a flash with me, but this is the idea.

Ps. This was just a snap, but I do want to head back. Anyone have any tips for me?

Pps. Dont mind the dented panel. :(

[tangcla]

Phil, I'm interested in the location :) depending on whether when I go up July/August I might need undercover :)

[S7000]

Phil, I'm interested in the location :) depending on whether when I go up July/August I might need undercover :)

It's the industrial park just off 'Eastern Valley Way' in Castle Cove. It's pretty quiet over the weekends, I'm gonna head back tomorrow night as it will definitely be a ghost town. It's the North side of the bridge, about 15 mins away if that helps with your bearings. :p

[mickeyjuice]

when I go up July/August I might need undercover :)

Fake mo should do it.

[tangcla]

That's nowhere near Liverpool, is it? :p

[JustinLawrence]

I just went to get a roll of film developed and on my way home cut through the industrial park. Found a very out of the way car park for a night shoot. I only had my camera and a flash with me, but this is the idea.

Ps. This was just a snap, but I do want to head back. Anyone have any tips for me?

Pps. Dont mind the dented panel. :(
take a tripod and drag the shutter to maximise the available light and create atmosphere, probably need at least 2 flashes, pref soften them with something, umbrella??
Best way would be to lightpaint ;)

edit: also you should take a sedan version of that car with you. ie mine ;)
edit2: actually i just remembered i have dinner plans, and a 3 week old baby.

That's nowhere near Liverpool, is it? :p
No, you're talking close to 1 hr away.

[mcminty]

Just got back from PMA with Angus and Damian (coalcliff). Nice to see Angus again, and to meet Damian. :D

Shall get some pictures up here soon, if I can find the time before going to the RSL.

[Collin85]

Nice work :)

I have just the thing to go with that - Breakfast :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3664130232_abc0c7931f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3664130232/)
Cointreaux-marinated Strawberry pancake stack with apricot-cognac sauce and ice-cream.

Lighting is a bit off for three reasons, 1) I was in an hurry to eat it, 2) still getting the hang of this eTTL thing, 3) my assistant had run off.

Oh man, gimme some of that sheet! :cool:

[Collin85]

Duuuuuuuuude.

I saw my....I mean your.....I mean my ex...85/1.8 in the sample shots thread. Dang that thing is good in your hands. Now you know the feeling of why why why ;) you got a good deal on that 85!

A year and a half later after the sale, I regretted it, I now have a new 85/1.8. This copy seems to be very sharp, unusually sharp out of all the 85's I've tested. It actually cured my lust for the 85/1.2L. I just could not justify that amount of $ for the L even in my imagination.

NO, my 60 macro is still not for sale :p

Aww.. please? :lol:

I'm lovin' that 85 as you can see. Infact, I majorly purged my gear list about a year back now, and got rid of everything except for 4 lenses. I ended up keeping your 85 and it's now so regularly used, I may aswell sleep with it. Actually wait a sec.. I do! :eek:

[Collin85]

Phil, I'm interested in the location :) depending on whether when I go up July/August I might need undercover :)

hey boucher, how are the new Pocket Wiz0rds? :)

PS to the real boucher: Who is James Hughes?! :confused:

[mcminty]

Annnnnd just before I leave, here is a picture of Damian in front of the mother of all parabolic reflectors:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3665009832_14c7306e0d.jpg

:eek:

[Mark]

Dunno about "still waiting", but that's the plan. Once the EU freq ones are released I'll get a couple, yeah. And I don't really use all five PWs I've now got, for some reason :-)
Ahhh, I see.... I can think of why not.... :p

*cough*

(tho to be fair, I hardly post)

Put me as a maybe for some meet up.
Oh yeah, Ooops I added you as amsm, better fix that!
That's a good idea. I'm not sure who did the lights, it might have just been the sound guy It's not the best venue for shooting really. Stage is about as high as a bed. There's stairs on the right side that I went up on to try and get some scene shots but 24 on the 1D wasn't too wide

I have no off camera flash gear or experience :lol: All I've got is a 430EX II. I've wanted to buy some triggers or older masters (580EX or 550EX) along with some older slaves (430EX) but I've never placed any importance on it. Plus the money aspect :lol: Also I'm somewhat against flashes at gigs because it takes away the mood of it but if I did have a few flashes or whatever, I'm sure I could customise everything to just give me enough light.
Yeah, just remember if you can't get the stage lights going good and you can't work with the light you've got for good light set up off camera flash... I normally take mine with me if I go anywhere it might be dark just to be prepared...

He did! he was wee-ing everywhere and my wife freaking out, and i was just like "TAKE THE PHOTO, TAKE THE PHOTO..."

Thanks guys, i love the shot too. going to try a few more today hopefully with some softer lighting, see how it goes.


Yep, ill be quite busy on the Sunday, but other days are ok.




that L looks a bit suss, has it been photoshopped ? hehehe

:lol:

Yeah, I reckon you should give them out on the sunday! :D

Okay sweet, I'll update it now...

Oh, yeah the L was photoshopped (with the paint bucket no less :lol:), I CBF finding a red pen :lol:
hey boucher, how are the new Pocket Wiz0rds?

PS to the real boucher: Who is James Hughes?!
Collin, are you free sometime between 5th and 8th of julY?
Here is page (http://potn.lawrenson.id.au/mw/index.php/Main_Page) for it, add you avaliability

I got bored so ended up setting up PHP and MySQL on the Mac Mini and fixed up the dodgy thread into a MediaWiki page here (http://potn.lawrenson.id.au/mw/index.php/Main_Page)

[mickeyjuice]

Ahhh, I see.... I can think of why not.... :p

Well, I've got four 550EXs, but usually only use three at most, which leaves a spare. I really shouldn't have bought that last one :-)

[Mark]

Well, I've got four 550EXs, but usually only use three at most, which leaves a spare. I really shouldn't have bought that last one :-)

I meant to say something along those lines but forgot to add it!
How the hell can I manage that *FAIL* :lol:

BTW, how much are the 550EXs compared to 580EXIIs and how do you like them compared to the 580EXIIs

Alos, are you able to just quickly tell me if the wiki thing for the meet up works or not?

[mickeyjuice]

BTW, how much are the 550EXs compared to 580EXIIs and how do you like them compared to the 580EXIIs

I think I paid about $280 for the last one? I like them, and they don't have RF problems like the 580s :-)

WIKI looks to be working OK from here.

[Mark]

I think I paid about $280 for the last one? I like them, and they don't have RF problems like the 580s :-)

WIKI looks to be working OK from here.

Hmmmm, I think my next off camera strobes might be some of those... Much cheaper than the 580s! :D

Thanks, that's good...

[ANGUS]

Gotta love the 35L :D

Andrew and Damian.

[Mark]

Cool photoo of Damian, the one of Andrew makes me feel like my head it on sideways :lol:

[ANGUS]

Cool photoo of Damian, the one of Andrew makes me feel like my head it on sideways :lol:

Not a fan of the dutch tilt?

[Mark]

Not a fan of the dutch tilt?

Nah, not really :lol:

I think I need a more potent way to clean my lenses than my lenspen(or a new one :lol:) I am finding it damn hard to get all the residue left by the rain (it was pissing down this morning, and was crazy windy, I now wish they put heaters in the grip of the mkIII :lol:) on the FE of my 70-200 (with hood on!)

[AdamC]

Some tax from today - couple of rolling shots of two WRXs.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=715613

[JustinLawrence]

Nah, not really :lol:

I think I need a more potent way to clean my lenses than my lenspen(or a new one :lol:) I am finding it damn hard to get all the residue left by the rain (it was pissing down this morning, and was crazy windy, I now wish they put heaters in the grip of the mkIII :lol:) on the FE of my 70-200 (with hood on!)

When mine get icky, like when a little kid sneezes on the lens (yes that really happened) i use the eclipse fluid i have for sensor cleaning. Used with a swab, works a treat and i know its safe.

[Collin85]

When mine get icky, like when a little kid sneezes on the lens (yes that really happened) i use the eclipse fluid i have for sensor cleaning. Used with a swab, works a treat and i know its safe.

Yeah mayne, I use Eclipse too for my googoo. :)

[mickeyjuice]

Hmmmm, I think my next off camera strobes might be some of those... Much cheaper than the 580s! :D


TBH, besides the fact that they're cheap, I had one to start with, and when I needed more, I bought the same flashes to keep my workflow the same :-)

[Collin85]

Collin, are you free sometime between 5th and 8th of julY?
Here is page (http://potn.lawrenson.id.au/mw/index.php/Main_Page) for it, add you avaliability

I got bored so ended up setting up PHP and MySQL on the Mac Mini and fixed up the dodgy thread into a MediaWiki page here (http://potn.lawrenson.id.au/mw/index.php/Main_Page)

Ooh, not sure Markie, I'll have to get back to you. I'm still in exams at the moment.. and things are pretty hectic. I'll try my best to make the orgy. :)

[Collin85]

Fellas, how much are used 5Ds going for these days?

[mickeyjuice]

Annnnnd just before I leave, here is a picture of Damian in front of the mother of all parabolic reflectors:


Needs some fill flash.


:-)

[Lightstream]

Aww.. please? :lol:

I'm lovin' that 85 as you can see. Infact, I majorly purged my gear list about a year back now, and got rid of everything except for 4 lenses. I ended up keeping your 85 and it's now so regularly used, I may aswell sleep with it. Actually wait a sec.. I do! :eek:

Ah I see you kept the essentials. The 3-lens zoom kit from UWA to tele, and a fast prime. Hmm, the 85 is that well regarded eh? At one point I was considering PM'ing you and offering to buy the lens back, but now I know that wasn't gonna happen. I got a new copy anyway, and it turned out very good. Unusually sharp wide open - I've shot many 85's before the your/my copy, and they tend to be a little bit soft at full aperture.

I went mostly full frame, and the 135L with 5D has a punch that has to be seen to be believed! Now I see why it is known as one of the Trinity. The FOV is similar to the 85 on a crop so you'd already understand why I like that combo. BTW, you should see this monster at f/2.0 - tack sharp wide open.

No my 5D is not for sale either ;) (even though I acquired the 5D2 because I wanted TWO FF bodies at events)

You should have kept the 35L though. That lens is phenomenal.

[ANGUS]

Some prices for when Thinktank opens up in Australia. Prices in Aussie Dollars.

BELTS
Pro Speed Belt - S - $50
Pro Speed Belt - M - $50
Pro Speed belt - L - $50
Pro Speed Belt - XL - $50
Pixel Racing Harness - $50
Steroid Speed Belt - S - $67
Steroid Speed Belt - M - $67
Steroid Speed Belt - L - $67
Steroid Speed Belt - XL - $67
Thin Skin Belt - S - $35
Thin Skin Belt - M - $35
Thin Skin Belt - L - $35
Thin Skin Belt - XL - $35
Belly Dancer Harness - $64

POUCHES
Skin 50 - $39
Skin 75 Pop Down - $51
Skin Double Wide - $64
Skin Strobe - $50
Skin Chimp Cage - $57
Lens Changer 15 - $32
Lens Changer 25 - $35
Lens Changer 35 - $37
Lens Changer 50 - $39
Lens Changer 75 Pop Down - $51
Lens Changer 300 - $64
Whip it Out - $64
Lens Drop In - $49
LARGE Lens Drop In - $57
Speed Changer - $71
Trim Changer - $57
Lightening Fast - $50
R U Thirsty - $35
All The Other Stuff - $49
The chimp Cage - $57
Modular Pouch - $28
Bum Bag - $49
MODULAR SET - $241
SKIN SET - $213

MISC
Pixel Pocket Rocket - $23
Pee Wee Pixel Pocket Rocket - $19
Curved Comfort - $35
Cable Management 10 - $21
Cable Management 50 - $42
Camera Strap - $35
Camera Support Strap - $17
Shoulder Harness - $38
Security Tag - $35
Lock It Up - $35

WAIST BAGS
Speed Demon - $135
Speed Freak - $185
Speed Racer - $228
Change Up - $185

BACKPACKS
Glass Taxi - $213
Shape Shifter - $356
Street Walker - $198
Street Walker Pro - $227
Street Walker Harddrive - $255
Rotation 360 - $398
Airport Addicted v2.0 - $470
Airport Acceleration v2.0 - $398
Airport Antidote v2.0 - 284
Airport Ultralight - $241

TRIPOD BAGS
Bazooka - $84
Big Bazooka - $91
Humongous Bazooka - $107
Sig Stick - $50

ROLLING BAGS
Airport Airstream - $413 )Low divider set - $55)
Airport International v2.0 - $470 (Low divider set - $70)
Airport Security v2.0 - $527 (Low divider set - $84)
Pixel Sunscreen v2.0 - $98

LAPTOP BAGS
Airport Check In - $213
Artificial Intelligence 15 - $70
Artificial Intelligence 17 - $84

RAIN COVERS
Remote Control 10 - $71
Remote Control 20 - $85
Hydrophobia 300-600 - $214
All Eye Pieces - $50
Hydrophobia 70-200 w/ Flash - COMING VERY SOON
Hydrophobia 70-200 without Flash - COMING VERY SOON

SHOULDER BAGS
Urban Disguise 10 - $98
Urban Disguise 20 - $141
Urban Disguise 30 - $185
Urban Disguise 35 - $213
Urban Disguise 40 - $213
Urban Disguise 50 - $241
Urban Disguise 60 - $270

HOLSTER BAGS
Digital Holster 10 - $64
Digital Holster 20 - $78
Digital Holster 30 - $98
Digital Holster 40 - $98
Digital Holster 50 - $112
Digital Holster Harness - $35

Will seemingly be in Sydney stores by the end of next week (Either TEDs or Sun Studios and there is another but i forget). Going Australia Wide around September when several containers of bags will arrive.

[fungry]

OH wow, next week?? Time to save up for the modular set :D
Great news Angus.

[Mark]

When mine get icky, like when a little kid sneezes on the lens (yes that really happened) i use the eclipse fluid i have for sensor cleaning. Used with a swab, works a treat and i know its safe.
Mmmmm, maybe I should get some of that stuff, I'm using the lenspen for my sensor still :lol:
Ooh, not sure Markie, I'll have to get back to you. I'm still in exams at the moment.. and things are pretty hectic. I'll try my best to make the orgy.
Your exams HAVE to end soon don't they :lol:
They can't go on forever, that would just be shootmyself crap!
Fellas, how much are used 5Ds going for these days?
My mate sold his BEAT UP (it seemed as if it had more bare metal than paint on it :D although was a joy to shoot when I played with it) one for $1000 ish, but that of course is the going rate for a VERY beat up one (with about 300k clicks and scratched up LCD as well :lol:)
Some prices for when Thinktank opens up in Tassie Prices are in Aussie Dorras

Will seemingly be in Sydney stores by the end of next week (Either TEDs or Sun Studios and there is another but i forget). Going Australia Wide around September when several containers of bags will arrive.
YES!!!
Now I can buy some more crap for my belt when I am there!! :D
Needs some fill flash.


:-)
+1 :lol:
But the fill flash would just reflect more of the reflector :lol:

[mickeyjuice]

But the fill flash would just reflect more of the reflector :lol:

Grid/snoot :-)

[JustinLawrence]

Mmmmm, maybe I should get some of that stuff, I'm using the lenspen for my sensor still :lol:


:shock: Thats a joke right...

[AdamC]

:shock: Thats a joke right...

Why?

[byso]

Anyone been to the Sydney PMA show, I'm going on sunday.

[JustinLawrence]

Why?

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/146/PP0302~Danger-Mouse-Posters.jpg

[AdamC]

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/146/PP0302%7EDanger-Mouse-Posters.jpg

You know there are 'lenspen' sensor cleaners, right?

[DAdeGroot]

Oh man, gimme some of that sheet! :cool:

Better still, there was left over batter and strawberries so I made quasi-waffles topped with strawberries and ice cream for dessert.

[JustinLawrence]

Anyone been to the Sydney PMA show, I'm going on sunday.

Where have you been byso ? some others went today, i didnt make it, but still unlikely i will go tomorrow, i got too much on.

[deletedpenguin]

I'm set to go tomorrow, providing I get through this wedding planning stuff tonight.

[alexanderGARDNER]

There's one thing I love about this hobby. Playing around.
I got a group of YN-460's in this week and have been practicing with 3 light setups.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3664408367_d4d19b2f6a.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3664406643_0578afca19.jpg?v=0

Gels might be something to try next....and a 50D (400D focusing is ****e).

[BOSS]

I like the effect in #2 not sure about #1,she looks hmm,umm dangerous,is that a knife in her hand?

[AdamC]

umm dangerous,is that a knife in her hand?

Yeah, what he said.

[alexanderGARDNER]

I like the effect in #2 not sure about #1,she looks hmm,umm dangerous,is that a knife in her hand?

...and more importantly she's tired which equals cranky and unstable. ;)

[Collin85]

50D (400D focusing is ****e).

Hey Al, I might be selling mine sometime soon if you're interested. Thinking about moving upto a 5D. Nice second shot by the way.

[JustinLawrence]

There's one thing I love about this hobby. Playing around.
I got a group of YN-460's in this week and have been practicing with 3 light setups.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3664408367_d4d19b2f6a.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3664406643_0578afca19.jpg?v=0

Gels might be something to try next....and a 50D (400D focusing is ****e).

Great lighting, created nice texture on jacket etc. I think first shot is awesome, the expression, the holding of pop tarts (random) haha its just great!
Only thing is i think it would have been a bit better with less DOF, but you probably wernt thinking about that trying out new lighting and all.

[Lightstream]

Hey Al, I might be selling mine sometime soon if you're interested. Thinking about moving upto a 5D. Nice second shot by the way.

Come, come to the Full Frame Side.... :)

17-40, 24-105, 35L, 135L, in addition to your existing kit, and you're all set. Oh yeah throw in a 100-400 for good measure. Get rid of all that EF-S junk ;)



(I had to say it...so he won't covet my 60 macro ;-) )

[Collin85]

Ah I see you kept the essentials. The 3-lens zoom kit from UWA to tele, and a fast prime. Hmm, the 85 is that well regarded eh? At one point I was considering PM'ing you and offering to buy the lens back, but now I know that wasn't gonna happen. I got a new copy anyway, and it turned out very good. Unusually sharp wide open - I've shot many 85's before the your/my copy, and they tend to be a little bit soft at full aperture.

I went mostly full frame, and the 135L with 5D has a punch that has to be seen to be believed! Now I see why it is known as one of the Trinity. The FOV is similar to the 85 on a crop so you'd already understand why I like that combo. BTW, you should see this monster at f/2.0 - tack sharp wide open.

No my 5D is not for sale either ;) (even though I acquired the 5D2 because I wanted TWO FF bodies at events)

You should have kept the 35L though. That lens is phenomenal.

Yeh dude, I'd definitely be interested in a 135L when I move to a 5D. Another benefit is that my 85mm 'becomes a 50mm' for free, if that makes sense. :lol: Aren't I lazy?

Glad you got the 85 back though. My 35L is now with Angus.. :(

[Collin85]

Your exams HAVE to end soon don't they :lol:
They can't go on forever, that would just be shootmyself crap!


I have this annoying take-home exam.. and it's rather hard. I got an extension till next Thursday and so I'll be busy with that. Then I have to work on my major thesis or else my supervisor will rape me. :mad::lol:

[Lightstream]

Yeh dude, I'd definitely be interested in a 135L when I move to a 5D. Another benefit is that my 85mm 'becomes a 50mm' for free, if that makes sense. :lol: Aren't I lazy?

Glad you got the 85 back though. My 35L is now with Angus.. :(

Sssssh. You will attract the 'there is no such thing as crop factor and lens focal length does not change' crowd who will flood us with their million and one 'technical' explanations :p

I agree with you. Language is a fragile thing and as long as we are both on a common understanding it is all good :)

[alexanderGARDNER]

Great lighting, created nice texture on jacket etc. I think first shot is awesome, the expression, the holding of pop tarts (random) haha its just great!
Only thing is i think it would have been a bit better with less DOF, but you probably wernt thinking about that trying out new lighting and all.

One more step to work into composing a shot. Always handy and thanks for the C&C.

[Collin85]

Come, come to the Full Frame Side.... :)


Yes, it has taken me quite awhile. The fact that I didn't get Krudd's money hasn't helped either. :lol:

[BOSS]

...and more importantly she's tired which equals cranky and unstable. ;)

Hopefully there's no PMS involved either otherwise i'd be....yes dear,no dear,anything else you want dear. LOL

[coalcliff]

Gotta love the 35L :D

Andrew and Damian.


Crikey Angus, how long did it take to photoshop all those wrinkles in on my pic...:p thanks for having us over for brunch! Jo loves your cats!

[ANGUS]

Crikey Angus, how long did it take to photoshop all those wrinkles in on my pic...:p thanks for having us over for brunch! Jo loves your cats!

Took me about 1 hour to smooth your skin to that extent :lol: :p

No worries. Glad she likes em, now time for a cat, even though your alergic :lol:

[tangcla]

Holy crap Angus those TT prices are pretty decent. I will most likely be after a TT Big Bazooka and a Bazooka.

Any discounts? Or returns if they don't fit? :D

[ANGUS]

Holy crap Angus those TT prices are pretty decent. I will most likely be after a TT Big Bazooka and a Bazooka.

Any discounts? Or returns if they don't fit? :D

No idea... im not the retailer...

[Mark]

Grid/snoot \
Yeah, that would work :D
You know there are 'lenspen' sensor cleaners, right?
Yeah, that is what I use...
Anyone been to the Sydney PMA show, I'm going on sunday.
Hey, do you live in sunday, go to the link in my signature! :p
There's one thing I love about this hobby. Playing around.
I got a group of YN-460's in this week and have been practicing with 3 light setups.




Gels might be something to try next....and a 50D (400D focusing is ****e).
I relay like them first one is so funny :D
Dammit I want more lights!!!
I have this annoying take-home exam.. and it's rather hard. I got an extension till next Thursday and so I'll be busy with that. Then I have to work on my major thesis or else my supervisor will rape me. :mad::lol:
Ohhhh noooo, that sucks :(
Soooo you wouldn't be free for any of the days?
Holy crap Angus those TT prices are pretty decent. I will most likely be after a TT Big Bazooka and a Bazooka.

Any discounts? Or returns if they don't fit? :D
YIAPEIGGMSMMPF3LAO
:lol:

[The Moose]

I think it's the UD60 that fits my gear (specifically the gripped 400D and the 1D plus the 70-200) but that price is a bit high to just go out and buy. Will definitely be my next bag purchase, that or the similar Crumpler, 7 or 8MDH I think.

[photobitz]

I think I need a more potent way to clean my lenses than my lenspen(or a new one :lol:) I am finding it damn hard to get all the residue left by the rain (it was pissing down this morning, and was crazy windy, I now wish they put heaters in the grip of the mkIII :lol:) on the FE of my 70-200 (with hood on!)

The best thing I have found for getting a lens ultra clean is a microfibre cloth. Not the ones they sell at camera shops, I'm talking run-of-the-mill kitchen grade supermarket microfibre cloth - $4. Will get rid of greasy fingerprints and watermarks without needing to use cleaning fluid. Note if you reuse too often you'll start scratching the lens with the built-up debris. Preferably get the thin ones that you can cut into smaller pieces. That way you give your lens a good clean and just chuck the used bit.

[Mark]

The best thing I have found for getting a lens ultra clean is a microfibre cloth. Not the ones they sell at camera shops, I'm talking run-of-the-mill kitchen grade supermarket microfibre cloth - $4. Will get rid of greasy fingerprints and watermarks without needing to use cleaning fluid. Note if you reuse too often you'll start scratching the lens with the built-up debris. Preferably get the thin ones that you can cut into smaller pieces. That way you give your lens a good clean and just chuck the used bit.

Sweet thanks mate!
I will give that a go...
The front element has been needing a clean for ages, normally just shirt tail and/or lenspen, while no scratches are there there are lots of spots that just do not come off :lol: