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

[ed.]

I live near there but I ain't there. Have fun!
Where you live? I'm out at Meadowbank :)

[fungry]

Where you live? I'm out at Meadowbank :)

Lane cove area. You're not far at all.

[mickeyjuice]

Just been on a friends facebook and saw some photos of her family done by a local "Professional" photographer. When I looked at them I was like "Err you kidding me?". All under exposed. No flash or lighting used. Wrinkles in backdrop. They looked like they had been taken with a point and shoot.

Are these people for real?

Yeah, we had a chat about this not too long ago. The bottom line was that the main ability required as a photographer these days is more front that Myers.

[Highlight_Photography]

Yeah, we had a chat about this not too long ago. The bottom line was that the main ability required as a photographer these days is more front that Myers.
No comment :mad:

[mickeyjuice]

No comment :mad:

Yup.

[charlieharper]

Been over to This Thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=730271) recently ?

CH

[Highlight_Photography]

Been over to This Thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=730271) recently ?

CH
You pay...I come bw!

[ed.]

Been over to This Thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=730271) recently ?

CH
I'd go depending how much it cost :)
Jason is awesome.

[S7000]

Haha, how'd you go with the lift Clarry? :lol:

[AdamC]

$730AUD seem ok for a good used 17-40? Any particular gotchas to watch for when buying lenses from the US, other than the over-$1000-tax?

[Jim G]

I haven't been checking here for a while but if it hasn't already been posted... D-D are doing 50% off Lowepro and a few other brands of bags for a couple of days.

Big savings.

http://www.d-d-photographics.com/bags.htm

[Jim G]

$730AUD seem ok for a good used 17-40? Any particular gotchas to watch for when buying lenses from the US, other than the over-$1000-tax?

Some people care about date code... how old is the lens? Probably says more about wear and tear than IQ, really.

$730 is a pretty good price imho considering what they are new. Is that shipped?

[AdamC]

Some people care about date code... how old is the lens? Probably says more about wear and tear than IQ, really.

$730 is a pretty good price imho considering what they are new. Is that shipped?

Nope. Shipping extra (for outside US anyway.) Date code is UU, whatever that means.

They're selling for just under $1100 at DDP, so I thought this sounded good.

[Jim G]

Nope. Shipping extra (for outside US anyway.) Date code is UU, whatever that means.

They're selling for just under $1100 at DDP, so I thought this sounded good.

Date code -> http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/eosfaq/DATECODE.HTM

[AdamC]

Date code -> http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/eosfaq/DATECODE.HTM

Thanks Jim, I'll add that to my favourites.

[The Moose]

Would have liked that 50% off but none of the bags there interest me :lol:

[alexanderGARDNER]

the only bag that piqued my interest didn't have that big enough a discount to bother.

[The Moose]

the only bacg that piqued my interest didn't have that big enough a discount to bother.

50% not big enough for you? :p I'm just going to wait till I can afford to get a 7MDH or similar used. I can afford it now, I just don't want to be left with little money again after buying the flashes :lol:

[alexanderGARDNER]

50% not big enough for you? :p I'm just going to wait till I can afford to get a 7MDH or similar used. I can afford it now, I just don't want to be left with little money again after buying the flashes :lol:

Upto 50%. This one had $50 off.

[The Moose]

Upto 50%. This one had $50 off.

The main page and everything says TAKE 50% OFF MARKED PRICE so I assumed marked price is anything that says (for example) $295 or $315 $299 which would be 50% off $295 or $299. I can't see anything about 'Up to'...

In other news, Nikon have announced the D300s and I tell you what, if I could have one crop body from either company it would be that! It's an absolute beast. 12MP, 51-point AF system, 7FPS, up to ISO 6400 with expansion, the new 3" LCD (QVGA? VGA? Same as 5D2) and get this... CF and SD.

[tupper]

I'm back home, with first piece of tax:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/3773783787_112c0fa0d3.jpg

Bastille Day, Paris

[The Moose]

I'm back home, with first piece of tax:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/3773783787_112c0fa0d3.jpg

Bastille Day, Paris

Very nice shot.

[photobitz]

What are the planes?

[The Moose]

What are the planes?

I didn't know this either so I searched Bastille Day and it is in fact their equivalent of Australia Day so it told me about this:

The parade opens with many cadets from the École Polytechnique, Saint-Cyr, École Navale, and so forth, then other infantry troops, then motorised troops; aviation of the Patrouille de France flies above.

The Patrouille Acrobatique de France ("French Acrobatic Patrol") commonly referred to as Patrouille de France and sometimes abbreviated as PAF, is the precision aerobatic demonstration team of the French Air Force.

[photobitz]

Wikipedia says the PAF are supposed to be flying Dassault Alpha jets... those look like some sort of twin prop transport plane...???

[fungry]

Great capture Ewan.
I'm still waiting for TT stuff to become available...

[photobitz]

OK... worked it out.

3x Transall C-160NGs

[ANGUS]

Some tax from this morning around 7am, not sure which i prefer...

C&C would be welcomed.

[AndrewOz]

I haven't been checking here for a while but if it hasn't already been posted... D-D are doing 50% off Lowepro and a few other brands of bags for a couple of days.

Big savings.

http://www.d-d-photographics.com/bags.htm

Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately they are all out of the Tenba Roadie cases. Not surprising when they were already very cheap. :(
Going to grab a MiniTrekker as an "in between" bag. :cool:

[DAdeGroot]

Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately they are all out of the Tenba Roadie cases. Not surprising when they were already very cheap. :(
Going to grab a MiniTrekker as an "in between" bag. :cool:

Yeah out of PhotoTrekker AW II's too - might grab a Tamrac Expedition 7.

[AndrewOz]

Yeah out of PhotoTrekker AW II's too - might grab a Tamrac Expedition 7.

Phototrekker was my second choice. The Tam Exp7 is listed as already sold out.

[LLL]

A$1,200 for a brand new Canon 135mm f/2.0. Is it cheap? Is it worth it to get 135mm?

[photobitz]

Phototrekker was my second choice. The Tam Exp7 is listed as already sold out.

Yeah, I rang up earlier... they're all out of the big backpacks. Bummer hey?

[rowdy_kk]

Seems the Aus spec Pocketwizards are due in stock next week

[Backflipboy]

Is it me or is that black cat somewhat crosseyed?

-Scott
She was in a fight a couple of years ago and her left eye was scratched - she's lucky to have kept it.

[Backflipboy]

Opinions - (Got the watermark idea off a fellow POTN Member)

P.S - First picture is my grumpy Mrs :p
Old-



New-

I like the newer watermark, but can the red be toned done just a tad? When I look at the photos, my eye automatically gets drawn to it.

[fungry]

Seems the Aus spec Pocketwizards are due in stock next week
Woot, sounds great :D

[S7000]

Haha. Just got home. Australia is doing very poorly on day two.

[Backflipboy]

Some tax from this morning around 7am, not sure which i prefer...

C&C would be welcomed.
I prefer the cropping of the top image.

[The Moose]

Haha. Just got home. Australia is doing very poorly on day two.

Me too. Had score updates and was livid at the least :lol:

[S7000]

Me too. Had score updates and was livid at the least :lol:

Well, we were 1-2. Not all bad. Hope we keep the fight up.

[The Moose]

Well, we were 1-2. Not all bad. Hope we keep the fight up.

If they can roll us in near enough one session then we can definitely skittle them by the end of the day.

[S7000]

If they can roll us in near enough one session then we can definitely skittle them by the end of the day.

I hate to say it, but did you watch the last test? :p

[The Moose]

I hate to say it, but did you watch the last test? :p

:lol: Yeah but this is different... somehow :p

[S7000]

:lol: Yeah but this is different... somehow :p

Haha. Can only hope! :lol:

[fungry]

PS CS5. Wohz. Structural image editing.
http://cs5.org/?p=147
Credit to dantess who shared this at http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=731357

[rooeey]

Hey guys ...
Is this a good great or sensational deal ?
Canon 1D MK111 with only 8400 actuations with box mint two years old for $4300.00...
I am not really ready for the 1D yet but i am strangely lured to this and i would learn

[mickeyjuice]

Hey guys ...
Is this a good great or sensational deal ?
Canon 1D MK111 with only 8400 actuations with box mint two years old for $4300.00...
I am not really ready for the 1D yet but i am strangely lured to this and i would learn

Poor, I'd say. I paid $3500 in December for a 10/10 mkIII with 4500 actuations.

[rooeey]

Thanks MJ....
I will wait for a better deal then ......

[The Moose]

How would blue Eveready AA's (general purpose) go in flashes? I don't want to fork out for Eneloops or whatever else (Imedions?) just yet :p

[charlieharper]

Noooooooooooooooo..........................

Most of the time they come 50% pre-flattened !!

Seriously though...NiMH are the way to go, Heaps cheaper, and I have no idea of how the chemistry in them works, but apparently they discharge "faster" then alkaline batteries, in that they can dump electrical energy into your speedlights capacitors faster then other technologies so you get heaps faster recycling times.

Also, not to be concerned about the enviroment or the like, but NiMH just work out HEAPS cheaper then any others....About $25 or so for a charger and a couple of cells, another $10 for two more cells, and you'll never need to buy another battery again...Unless it's four more NiMH so you'll always have a spare set !!

Seriously, get the rechargeables !!

CH

[S7000]

How would blue Eveready AA's (general purpose) go in flashes? I don't want to fork out for Eneloops or whatever else (Imedions?) just yet :p

I went down the duracell route first, bought 3 packs, and they really aren't that good. Cost just as much as the eneloops on the group buys, so yeh. Definitely a waste of cash.

As for buying non rechargeable, I wouldn't bother. You'll go through them extremely quickly and just have to spend another few bucks on more. Do that 4 times and you've paid for the eneloops.

[rooeey]

Sony factory does 2700 NAMH AAs its in Waterloo...If you all chip in and buy bulk you get them for about $4.00 ea but you will need a 2700 NAMH charger.......

[Scott H]

PS CS5. Wohz. Structural image editing.
http://cs5.org/?p=147
Credit to dantess who shared this at http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=731357

Damn... That is awesome. Its all starting to get a bit scary. What ever happened to just taking nice photos! :) Not that MY level of talent allows me to avoid using photoshop...

Cant wait to see it.

-Scott

[fungry]

How would blue Eveready AA's (general purpose) go in flashes? I don't want to fork out for Eneloops or whatever else (Imedions?) just yet :p
Cost wise, it is worth it to go for the rechargeable.
Damn... That is awesome. Its all starting to get a bit scary. What ever happened to just taking nice photos! :) Not that MY level of talent allows me to avoid using photoshop...

Cant wait to see it.

-Scott
Photoshop is becoming such a powerful tool. Next thing you know, it is fabricating food for me.

[The Moose]

Alright, I'll go for the rechargeables soon :lol: Until then I'll just use batteries that my parents buy so I don't waste my own money... :p

Edit: Anyone interested in an iPod classic 80GB (6th gen)? PM me if you are.

[S7000]

Edit: Anyone interested in an iPod classic 80GB (6th gen)? PM me if you are.

No, but my Ipod tip is to format them and use them as a small hard drive. I use my brother's as a 30gb usb stick. :lol:

[photobitz]

Sony factory does 2700 NAMH AAs its in Waterloo...If you all chip in and buy bulk you get them for about $4.00 ea but you will need a 2700 NAMH charger.......

The Sony Cycle Energy batteries are actually quite good. They perform almost identically to eneloops. 2000mAh for the AAs and 800mAh for AAA. I just picked up a whole bunch because they were on clearance at Woolies.


Edit: Anyone interested in an iPod classic 80GB (6th gen)? PM me if you are.

What $$$ are we talking?

[DAdeGroot]

Phototrekker was my second choice. The Tam Exp7 is listed as already sold out.

Yeah 'cause I reserved one ;-) Picked it up this morning.

Definitely more comfortable than the Tamrac75 I was using (now handed down to my Father). Slightly bigger, but not overly so, can at least fit the two 580s inside now and should be able to rearrange to get the second body in when needed.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Ugh. Ordered a new bag.
A Rolling CompuTrekker Plus AW from DD!

[photobitz]

But you missed the discount right?

[mickeyjuice]

How would blue Eveready AA's (general purpose) go in flashes? I don't want to fork out for Eneloops or whatever else (Imedions?) just yet :p

Horribly, as already stated. Imedions are the way to go.

Sony factory does 2700 NAMH AAs its in Waterloo...If you all chip in and buy bulk you get them for about $4.00 ea but you will need a 2700 NAMH charger.......

No such thing as a 2700mah charger.

[mickeyjuice]

Ugh. Ordered a new bag.
A Rolling CompuTrekker Plus AW from DD!

Great bag, that. Great bag.

[alexanderGARDNER]

But you missed the discount right?

Waiting on a phone call to confirm the pricing as the two bags I wanted were snapped up quickly when the deal started.

[photobitz]

I was after the PhotoTrekker but when I called up they said they were all out even though it wasn't marked as sold out on the web site :(

[alexanderGARDNER]

I was after the PhotoTrekker but when I called up they said they were all out even though it wasn't marked as sold out on the web site :(

Worse comes to worse I don't get a new bag and the money goes toward a new body at the end of the year.

Damn there's a lot of spending to be had in the next 5 months!

[coalcliff]

I was after the PhotoTrekker but when I called up they said they were all out even though it wasn't marked as sold out on the web site :(

The old bait and switch game?

Here's our latest visitor taking the freebee! No bait and switch here!;)

[S7000]

The old bait and switch game?

Here's our latest visitor taking the freebee! No bait and switch here!;)

Nice one Damo.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Nice capture Damian

[coalcliff]

Cheers Phil and Al, between the Budgie that has free roam of the house, the Rainbow Lorikeets, the Nankeen Kestrals, Willywag tails, Magggies and Currawongs, Rosellas etc, I occasionally get to see past the balcony to enjoy the view!

Missed a great chance yesterday, was picked up to go to Sydney for a footy fundraising lunch and as we left there were two Southern Right Whales mooching about 110 metres off the beach.

Fuuny though, my lady was home so she took lots of pics with my camera, then rang me to ask how to review what she took, I told her how to put the 100-400 lens on because the 50 shots she had already taken were with the 17-40... Of course soon as the right lens was on the whales went very quiet!

I don't want to teach her too much it could get very expensive!

[photobitz]

But then you'd have an excuse to buy more gear ;)

[The Moose]

Dan, clear your PM's! :lol:

[coalcliff]

But then you'd have an excuse to buy more gear ;)

I am so tempted to go down the path of if I by a bigger lighting system my photos will be better. looking at 2nd hand Prophoto 7b's.... but then again, its in our nature to be gear heads ever since the cave man saw his mate with a better club..:)

I might have to look at the Olympus Pen camera for her, as she got tired of holding up the 40d with battery grip and the 100-400 on it, mind you so do I after a while!

Then I could take the Pen on bike trips etc where space and weight are limited!

[photobitz]

Dan, clear your PM's! :lol:

LOL. Have you been trying every 5 minutes?!?!

[photobitz]

I am so tempted to go down the path of if I by a bigger lighting system my photos will be better. looking at 2nd hand Prophoto 7b's.... but then again, its in our nature to be gear heads ever since the cave man saw his mate with a better club..:)

I might have to look at the Olympus Pen camera for her, as she got tired of holding up the 40d with battery grip and the 100-400 on it, mind you so do I after a while!

Then I could take the Pen on bike trips etc where space and weight are limited!

You could get her a 500D? Those things are featherweight.

[fungry]

What lighting gear do you currently have Damo? Just the Canon flashes or do you have more?

[The Moose]

LOL. Have you been trying every 5 minutes?!?!

:lol: Nah I tried once, wrote that here and then when it hit 6.30 I tried again :p I have a life outside POTN... just :lol:

[coalcliff]

Dan, she holds her own body weight upside down doing her pole dancing, I am sure that if she decides to get interested in togging she will be able to handle the 40D. Which means I might have to get a 5D Mk2 or something hehehe.

Ed, Just whats in my sig I am looking at something to use outdoors that can compete with the sun and is reasonable in price>

On a whim I did buy two stupid sigma flashes of Grays on line, I need Dan to hot wire some optical slaves to them so i can use them as bg lighting.

Hey Dan....:cool:

[AndrewOz]

Yeah 'cause I reserved one ;-) Picked it up this morning.

Definitely more comfortable than the Tamrac75 I was using (now handed down to my Father). Slightly bigger, but not overly so, can at least fit the two 580s inside now and should be able to rearrange to get the second body in when needed.

Well done!

I ended up getting a Minitrekker and a Computrekker AW.

I should have plenty of versatility now with a Microtrekker200, Minitrekker, Flipside300, ComputrekkerAW and a ComputrekkerAW Plus. :eek::o

All bases should be well covered. :lol:

[Highlight_Photography]

Spent the whole day training today.

[fungry]

Does anyone know if Bunnings sell plexiglass?

[ed.]

Tax from today.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/3776004735_25a6e611d6_o.jpg

[Highlight_Photography]

Does anyone know if Bunnings sell plexiglass?
Sure do. Off the top of my head its about 60-70 bucks for a sheet 600mm x 450mm...Not cheap

[S7000]

Sure do. Off the top of my head its about 60-70 bucks for a sheet 600mm x 450mm...Not cheap

Pending on the size you want, you can get free cut offs from a place on Eastern Valley way near Castle Cove. You have to cut it yourself though.

ed. Nice tax.

[The Moose]

Sure do. Off the top of my head its about 60-70 bucks for a sheet 600mm x 450mm...Not cheap

Isn't it great having someone on the inside at Bunnings :lol: Serious question, have you had a look at the Pelican knockoffs? Are they any good?

[Highlight_Photography]

Isn't it great having someone on the inside at Bunnings :lol: Serious question, have you had a look at the Pelican knockoffs? Are they any good?
I had a quick glance at them while doing other things and they are alright. Ill have a better look at them this week and chuck it off the top of the forklift to see if it survives and get back to you.

[The Moose]

I had a quick glance at them while doing other things and they are alright. Ill have a better look at them this week and chuck it off the top of the forklift to see if it survives and get back to you.

:lol: Sounds good. It's probably not something that interests me now anyway because I don't have anything bigger than a 70-200/2.8L but I might have a 400/2.8L one day :lol: I wish.

[fungry]

Sure do. Off the top of my head its about 60-70 bucks for a sheet 600mm x 450mm...Not cheap
Hmmm a bit ex.
Isn't it great having someone on the inside at Bunnings :lol: Serious question, have you had a look at the Pelican knockoffs? Are they any good?
Sure is :), though a friendly discount would be even better!

[coalcliff]

Tax from today.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/3776004735_25a6e611d6_o.jpg

This is so much better than Colins swimwear shot!:)

[charlieharper]

Went for a drive today jus' looking for somethin' to take piktures of.......

Is this tax ??

CH

(But I think Ed did better then me !!!)

[fungry]

charlie, where abouts are you?

Great colours from the gliders. Shame the restrainers or whatever they are called are washed out with the background.

[charlieharper]

I might see if I can rescue them in post.......But the sky really was a white-out this afternoon !!

I'm what they'd call a crow-eater ;) !!

CH

[LLL]

Went for a drive today jus' looking for somethin' to take piktures of.......

Is this tax ??

CH

(But I think Ed did better then me !!!)

I think it's going to look fantastic if you cropped off the bottom land :P

Just 2c.

[rooeey]

Help me PLEASE......
Looking for sensor swabs for FF sensor...I have some but it's a case of turn it over and do the other half...I would feel much better about 1 Pass ...Can any one tell me where to get some of these please...P.S did it once and still have spots of dust....Using ES2 safe for 5d sensor coating...Any suggestions appreciated...Pm me or post if you would be so kind.....

[Greg_C]

I've never had full coverage with swabs and had to make a L-R then R-L to cover the full sensor. I usually had up to three swabs prepared and ready as I found a single swab never cleaned it to my satisfaction.

[charlieharper]

I think it's going to look fantastic if you cropped off the bottom land :P

Just 2c.
Image editing is set to "OK" ;)

CH

[NicD]

For those that are in need of memory cards.

http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,5900.html

MPEX have quite a few rebates on, not only with memory cards but other things included.

[charlieharper]

US Residents only :( .............

CH

[NicD]

US Residents only :( .............

CH

Oh damn, didnt even look at that.

Sorry guys!

[DigitalDabbler]

If you like fun, go drive an EVO

Cabin build quality of a 1982 Lada Niva, but when you bury the gas pedal the smile is impossible to remove from your face.I love my WRX for the same reason, though the build is a little better. Clarence, once you go AWD you never go back. There is no choice, Audi RS6 Avant, "The fastest wagon made". ;)

I know that this is now of historical interest but Clarence, did you have your 580 set to "solo"? Theoretically it shouldn't transmit then which should have cleared up your interference issues. Disclaimer: I've used mine but twice. I do, however, have some electronics experience.

For image preview: http://irfanview.com (http://irfanview.com/) if you have XP or greater, the filesystem will see the camera's card. Just make sure that you install all the plugins as well.
Image->Effects->Effects Browser and select "Stretch Histogram" can often produce surprisingly good results.

$0.02

C:\>

[NicD]

16-35 2.8 for sale

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Entertainment-Electronics/Cameras-Lenses-Accessories/Camera-Accessories/AdNumber=TP002613067?BackToResult=true

Not sure on the price though but i remember someone was looking awhile ago

Edit:

Also a 70-200L 2.8 for a good price

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Entertainment-Electronics/Cameras-Lenses-Accessories/Camera-Accessories/AdNumber=TP002530440?BackToResult=true

[DigitalDabbler]

BTW.
Charlie, this
http://adelaide-shooter.smugmug.com/photos/532768721_LtGcx-L.jpg
is amazing.

C:\>

[NicD]

if someone were to be looking at old MF primes, which mount would be best to purchase? Obviously you would need a adapter but which mount is best?

[tangcla]

I love my WRX for the same reason, though the build is a little better. Clarence, once you go AWD you never go back. There is no choice, Audi RS6 Avant, "The fastest wagon made". ;)
I got my first pay from the new job. It's much nicer than the old one :D and I think I should really save towards a property... I'd love a new toy car but I don't really need it.
This could change tomorrow. ;)
I know that this is now of historical interest but Clarence, did you have your 580 set to "solo"? Theoretically it shouldn't transmit then which should have cleared up your interference issues. Disclaimer: I've used mine but twice. I do, however, have some electronics experience.What do you mean by solo mode? I don't think I have, as I don't know what mode that is :p in any case the US frequency PWs are gone already :)

[DigitalDabbler]

I got my first pay from the new job. It's much nicer than the old one :D and I think I should really save towards a property... I'd love a new toy car but I don't really need it.
This could change tomorrow. ;)
What do you mean by solo mode? I don't think I have, as I don't know what mode that is :p in any case the US frequency PWs are gone already :)From "http://super.nova.org/DPR/Canon/580exFAQ/" WIRELESS CONTROL SWITCH: That is what the "OFF - MASTER - SLAVE" is called. It would be less confusing if Canon had labeled it "SOLO - MASTER - SLAVE" .

I should have made myself clearer. As should Canon.

C:\>

[Highlight_Photography]

Just finished designing and printing CD's for my fire station from yesterdays training. Here is the final product

[ed.]

This is so much better than Colins swimwear shot!:)
Never saw Colins shot and not sure I wanna :lol:

if someone were to be looking at old MF primes, which mount would be best to purchase? Obviously you would need a adapter but which mount is best?
OM mount is good.
Pk mount needs the aperture level trimmed.

[NicD]

Never saw Colins shot and not sure I wanna :lol:


OM mount is good.
Pk mount needs the aperture level trimmed.

OM??
PK??

Yes, i know, i am clueless.

[tangcla]

From "http://super.nova.org/DPR/Canon/580exFAQ/" WIRELESS CONTROL SWITCH: That is what the "OFF - MASTER - SLAVE" is called. It would be less confusing if Canon had labeled it "SOLO - MASTER - SLAVE" .

I should have made myself clearer. As should Canon.

C:\>

Ahh right - yes it was in solo mode.

[tangcla]

Usage of a fisheye.

http://www.tangcla.com/photos/fordxr6turbo_090731/images/IMG_9215.jpg

[tangcla]

My interpretation of what the FG Falcon XR6 Turbo sales brochure should look like:

http://www.tangcla.com/photos/fordxr6turbo_090731/images/IMG_9259.jpg

[ed.]

OM??
PK??

Yes, i know, i am clueless.
Olympus OM mount.
Pentax PK mount.

[fungry]

Finally bought a polycarbonate sheet. I shouldn't have gone to Bunnings :(, now I'm dying for a dremel.

[ed.]

Why you need a dremel for?

[fungry]

Why you need a dremel for?
I've always wanted one for several years now. Mod jobs and what not, used to mod pc cases.

[S7000]

if someone were to be looking at old MF primes, which mount would be best to purchase? Obviously you would need a adapter but which mount is best?

I've found the M42 mount to be the easiest to use. The Yashica one I bought is a little harder to hit infinity.

Speaking of MF lenses. Here's some MF lens tax:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3779590723_7f4f350c3e_b.jpg

Had a great drive up to Mooney Mooney RSL. They've resurfaced almost every inch of road from the start of the Old Pacific Highway up to Brooklyn. It's such a smooth drive now. :D

Ps. sorry about the horizon. Ha

[photobitz]

OM mount is good.
Pk mount needs the aperture level trimmed.

Nikon mount is adaptable too and has a fair amount of glass available. Can be a bit more expensive though because the Noinkers can still use the MF lenses on their digitals.

M42 (42mm screw mount) is probably the most available as far as 2nd hand MF lenses go.

[charlieharper]

BTW.
Charlie, this
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is amazing.

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Thanks DD ........

When (if) I ever get back to revisiting the edits I did on that shoot, I'd probably like to "blend out" the sleeves a bit more (up his arms) instead of such a sharp transition ......

(But really appreciate the kind words !! )

CH

[photobitz]

I've always wanted one for several years now. Mod jobs and what not, used to mod pc cases.

You don't have to buy a Dremel brand rotary tool... GMC ones are heaps cheaper and are compatible with all the Dremel accessories.

[tangcla]

Noone comments on my car photos any more :cry:

[NicD]

Noone comments on my car photos any more :cry:

Thats becuase we are all jealous.

On a serious note;

Great use of the Fish eye, it looks great!

And the other one, agreed with what you said, they should use that shot :D

[charlieharper]

You don't have to buy a Dremel brand rotary tool... GMC ones are heaps cheaper and are compatible with all the Dremel accessories.
Can you still buy GMC ? They were going / went through / the hoop didn't they ? Still, I'm sure there's no end of generic Dremels out there :) !! Wish I needed one, seems the sort of toy I'd like to have, if only I had a use for one !!

Noone comments on my car photos any more :cry:I just got here !!

But I love the XR6 one, and that's from a Holden owner !!!

CH

[photobitz]

Noone comments on my car photos any more :cry:

Sorry Clarry...

@#1 - Mmmmm fishy
@#2 - Mmmmm orangey

:lol:

Can you still buy GMC ? They were going / went through / the hoop didn't they ? Still, I'm sure there's no end of generic Dremels out there :) !! Wish I needed one, seems the sort of toy I'd like to have, if only I had a use for one !!


Oh Really? Quite possible but I thought they were doing quite well. I think Ozito make the same sort of thing as well as every other Chinese power tool manufacturer. Most compatible with Dremel and all very cheap.

[mickeyjuice]

Noone comments on my car photos any more :cry:

Stop whining, you!

[tangcla]

Sorry Clarry...

@#1 - Mmmmm fishy
@#2 - Mmmmm orangey

:lol:

haha, nice thanks for your comments :D

[fungry]

After looking at the prices of the Dremel, they aren't too bad I find. When I was back in China, I was going to get myself a black and decker rotary tool, the local brand stuff just didn't suffice.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Usage of a fisheye.

http://www.tangcla.com/photos/fordxr6turbo_090731/images/IMG_9215.jpg

Hey Clarry. Where's that?

[alexanderGARDNER]

After looking at the prices of the Dremel, they aren't too bad I find. When I was back in China, I was going to get myself a black and decker rotary tool, the local brand stuff just didn't suffice.

I've got a Dremel. Great little power tool and $180 for a kit these days can't be beat.

[DigitalDabbler]

Noone comments on my car photos any more :cry:The fish is great. The FPV is greater. If I was Ford, I'd be googling you, right now.

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[fungry]

I've got a Dremel. Great little power tool and $180 for a kit these days can't be beat.
Yea, the 180AUD kits seem to come packed with a lot of punch. Go as low as $90 for a dremel 300.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Yea, the 180AUD kits seem to come packed with a lot of punch. Go as low as $90 for a dremel 300.

Considering my first Dremel cost as much and didn't contain near as many accessories almost 8 years ago. I say that's pretty good. :)

[Backflipboy]

Speaking of MF lenses. Here's some MF lens tax:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3779590723_7f4f350c3e_b.jpg

Had a great drive up to Mooney Mooney RSL. They've resurfaced almost every inch of road from the start of the Old Pacific Highway up to Brooklyn. It's such a smooth drive now. :D

Ps. sorry about the horizon. Ha
Was this taken late in the day? Under the bridge seems to be a little too dark.

I think this spot is a great place to shoot from. I ended up there up earlier in the year when I went to photograph something else and the access roads were closed for repairs. It's a pity about the tress further around to the left that don't allow a complete shot of the bridge to be taken.

I think this probably looks better in colour because it was obviously a glorious day on the water. I would only go B/W if it was overcast and miserable.

[Scott H]

Noone comments on my car photos any more :cry:

I was actually going to ask you what type of hand held light you use for your light painting? I have a really bright 12v flouro that I was going to black one side out on and give it a try.

The shots look great. I just struggle to find cool industrial type backdrops around here.

-Scott

[tangcla]

Hey Clarry. Where's that?
Wholesale Suspension, in Penrith.

If anyone needs any suspension components for their car, let me know. I can help y'all on price. :)

[fungry]

Considering my first Dremel cost as much and didn't contain near as many accessories almost 8 years ago. I say that's pretty good. :)
Wow, 8 years. Dremel must have gone through a lot?
Wholesale Suspension, in Penrith.

If anyone needs any suspension components for their car, let me know. I can help y'all on price. :)
You came up for cars? Shocking ;)

[S7000]

Was this taken late in the day? Under the bridge seems to be a little too dark.

I think this spot is a great place to shoot from. I ended up there up earlier in the year when I went to photograph something else and the access roads were closed for repairs. It's a pity about the tress further around to the left that don't allow a complete shot of the bridge to be taken.

I think this probably looks better in colour because it was obviously a glorious day on the water. I would only go B/W if it was overcast and miserable.

It was taken just after midday. I toned the blacks down a fair bit because the image was basically a wash out.

I'd post the colour version but I deleted all the shots I took today. I really wasn't happy with any of them. The more I look at this one the less I like it.

Agree with the trees being in the way, it would be heaps better to be able to get that first section in view.

[Scott H]

My first go at light painting... Took about 15 goes to get one that looked half decent...

http://shines.smugmug.com/photos/608497084_3NoBu-L.jpg

Any pointers?

-Scott

[charlieharper]

My first go at light painting... Took about 15 goes to get one that looked half decent...
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Any pointers?

-ScottNone whatsoever !!!

But it looks like you could give me some tips !!

I seriously impressed with these photographs you guys are doing, what's the trick ?

CH

[fungry]

My first go at light painting... Took about 15 goes to get one that looked half decent...

Any pointers?

-Scott
Seems like it could be straightened out a bit based on the grooves on the garage door. Other then that, not bad of a first attempt. The bumpers look great.

As well the light from the other side coming through the doors. Aka, ambient factors.

[photobitz]

Yeah, better to do it somewhere nice and dark so you can control the light better. Garage doors are a turn-off too :p

[Scott H]

I was hoping you wouldnt notice the crookedness of it! Oh well.

The entire light in the room was from the hand held light. The room was basically pitch black except for the light outside the door. I was just mucking about or otherwise I would have taped up the gaps...

I think maybe the light was a touch bright and needs a type of soft box or something... Something to consider. I spy a ghetto soft box rig coming :D

-Scott

[AndrewOz]

My little girl

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/chli3.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/chli5.jpg

C&C welcome but I already know I suck at portraits/people. :lol:

[The Moose]

Portraits (not that I have much experience :lol:) are all about lighting. The second could be a nice shot if you did so much as bounce flash to your upper left or right onto a white piece of A3 paper/cardboard to spread it out.

Anyone remember that ad on TV a few years ago where the two guys were playing a game at work and he screamed 'OH I GOT YA YA MOTHER..." and the boss was there? I haven't seen it for a LONG time and I'm wondering if anyone knows what it was or if they have a youtube link to it? :)

[ed.]

I've always wanted one for several years now. Mod jobs and what not, used to mod pc cases.

Ahhh ok.
I got a GMC set of cordless drill, recip saw and jig saw I was gonna say you can have for $20 LOL.

My little girl

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/chli3.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/chli5.jpg

C&C welcome but I already know I suck at portraits/people. :lol:
1st one lighting is too harsh.
2nd looks slightly under, maybe coloured gel on the background would've brought her out a bit more or a rim light from behind her.

That's my 2c worth :P

[tupper]

My first go at light painting... Took about 15 goes to get one that looked half decent...



Any pointers?

-Scott

I want to see more of the car!

[Scott H]

I want to see more of the car!

Its just a standard Liberty 2.5. Nothing exciting...

I need to clean it properly before I try shooting anything more of it. I had to clone out all of the dead bugs on the front of it...

-Scott

[tangcla]

Looks good Scott, hello from a fellow Liberty owner ;)

[S7000]

I need to clean it properly before I try shooting anything more of it. I had to clone out all of the dead bugs on the front of it...



The main reason I never shoot my car is because I never clean it...Oh, and there's some body damage from a few years back that I need to get sorted.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Scott. On my attempts at Light painting I've found darkness is your friend. Even the most dim of street lights can ruin a shot or in your case the proximity of a reflective surface.

When it's dark EVERYTHING is reflective. ;)

[smythie]

Nice shots Clarence. Particularly the workshop ;)