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

[S7000]

...then you eat too much. ;)

OH SWEET, RICH CHOCOLATE.

You can never* eat too much chocolate :p

*By never, I mean always.

It didn't turn out too bad for my first shot at it, Dave. My baking needs a little work, but all the more reason to to it again. :lol:

[S7000]

Ebay + 1:40am + A couple of drinks = bad. On the upside, my record collection is growing. :lol:

[charlieharper]

Isn't it WAY past your bedtime ??

Austen.

[S7000]

Isn't it WAY past your bedtime ??

Austen.

The night is still young Austen. :p

Had to catch the Arsenal match too. :lol:

[fungry]

Ebay + 1:40am + A couple of drinks = bad. On the upside, my record collection is growing. :lol:
Haaha. Hope it doesn't happen with camera gear too ;)

[tupper]

Australia 18 - New Zealand 19 in Tri-Nations..

Damn..

[Highlight_Photography]

Time for a Avatar change.

[S7000]

Haaha. Hope it doesn't happen with camera gear too ;)

Random lenses FTW! ;)

Australia 18 - New Zealand 19 in Tri-Nations..

Damn..

I was out for dinner, then we walked around looking for a decent pub (don't ask! g/f and I ended up bailing), looked through a window when just after half time and decided not to stop in, got home, and saw the result. Weak!

Crickets looks pretty bad too.

Time for a Avatar change.

I think I have avatar issues. Once I get something I like, it never changes.

Ps. Ed, get an avatar! :p

[Highlight_Photography]

I always get sick of mine after about a month.

[-spam-]

Ebay + 1:40am + A couple of drinks = bad. On the upside, my record collection is growing. :lol:

Thats why I got my friend to change my password on there and not tell me what it is. Self control does not exist when it comes to music shopping for me :lol:

[blackshadow]

Ebay + 1:40am + A couple of drinks = bad. On the upside, my record collection is growing. :lol:


What records did you add to the collection?

At 1.40am I was uploading photos from CF cards from a function I shot last night.

I'm about to head off to the Dome for what should be the last game of footy I go to for the year. I'm not feeling too confident about our chances this afternoon but looking forward to a great year next year. The new coach looks like a perfect fit for North and we had a rotten run with injuries this year - if we can keep a pretty fit team on the field look out for exciting development over the next year or three.

[S7000]

I always get sick of mine after about a month.

I'd like animated avatars. Then I could have the one from the very first forum I was a member of. :lol:

Thats why I got my friend to change my password on there and not tell me what it is. Self control does not exist when it comes to music shopping for me :lol:

Yeh, I have the same issue. I'm not too fussed though, it's a pretty cheapish passion which is good.

What records did you add to the collection?



Added some Red Hot Chili Peppers and some Green Day. I've been looking for Nimrod for months!

[tangcla]

I finally went to Bunnings to buy the bits I need to finish off my lighting module.

Now, all I need is an excuse or reason to procrastinate... :rolleyes:

[The Moose]

Well I just grabbed a plastic white/clear (inbetween) salad bowl out of the cupboard and now I need to figure out a way to attach a flash without handholding it, and with that I have a dodgy and not-so-brilliant softbox :lol:

[S7000]

Well I just grabbed a plastic white/clear (inbetween) salad bowl out of the cupboard and now I need to figure out a way to attach a flash without handholding it, and with that I have a dodgy and not-so-brilliant softbox :lol:

L Brackets work wonders.

[mickeyjuice]

I'd like animated avatars.

I don't - I have to right-click them and adblock the stupid things.

In other news, I might get to try the new PWs this arvo...

[fungry]

I don't - I have to right-click them and adblock the stupid things.

In other news, I might get to try the new PWs this arvo...
Let us know how it goes :)

Has anyone seen this yet? http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,27753,25969592-462,00.html

[alexanderGARDNER]

Let us know how it goes :)

Has anyone seen this yet? http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,27753,25969592-462,00.html

It's to be expected. I really couldn't see her paying off her debts. She had the fame but as I was aware she inherited the majority of her fortune when her partner, Susan Sontag, passed on

[AdamC]

Ok, just to follow up on my question about Marathon, err I mean Energy Australia stadium - I left the 70-200 a home and never even got looked at coming through the gate. Domke stealth bag ftw.

[S7000]

Quick windows question.

When I'm in bridge, and I try to make the window so it's not maximised it just disappears off my screen. Basically, I can have it maximised or minimised. Any idea on how to get the in between back?

[mickeyjuice]

Let us know how it goes :)

It didn't. Tomorrow FTW! (I did bring the gear upstairs, that's a start...)

It's to be expected. I really couldn't see her paying off her debts. She had the fame but as I was aware she inherited the majority of her fortune when her partner, Susan Sontag, passed on

I found this statement to be bizarre: "New York's chattering classes are aghast at the renowned photographer's downfall, making her the latest spectacular victim of the bad debt crisis and nationwide recession."

Seems to me she's a victim of spending not being matched by income, not either of those two things.

Quick windows question.

When I'm in bridge, and I try to make the window so it's not maximised it just disappears off my screen. Basically, I can have it maximised or minimised. Any idea on how to get the in between back?

Max it, then hit the "set the size yourself" button. Right-click the PS item on the taskbar, hit "move", then use the arrow keys to get it back on screen.

[The Moose]

I found this statement to be bizarre: "New York's chattering classes are aghast at the renowned photographer's downfall, making her the latest spectacular victim of the bad debt crisis and nationwide recession."

Seems to me she's a victim of spending not being matched by income, not either of those two things.

So many people use the global downturn as a reason, or should I say excuse, for so many different things that really shouldn't and don't have any effect.

Edit: Side note, did she shoot medium format (probably digital, Hasselblad's maybe?) or did she shoot with a DSLR system?

[S7000]

Max it, then hit the "set the size yourself" button. Right-click the PS item on the taskbar, hit "move", then use the arrow keys to get it back on screen.

Awesome! Thanks Mikey!

I kept trying to work out how to use the move function. The window started off being about half way off the screen, but I could never work out how to bring it back, then it just vanished.

[S7000]

Some flower tax:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3847326847_cb80b2337d_b.jpg

Shot with the Yashica.

[alexanderGARDNER]

I found this statement to be bizarre: "New York's chattering classes are aghast at the renowned photographer's downfall, making her the latest spectacular victim of the bad debt crisis and nationwide recession."

Seems to me she's a victim of spending not being matched by income, not either of those two things.


Ignorance is bliss.

So many people use the global downturn as a reason, or should I say excuse, for so many different things that really shouldn't and don't have any effect.

Edit: Side note, did she shoot medium format (probably digital, Hasselblad's maybe?) or did she shoot with a DSLR system?

She shot DLSR's and Medium format digital over the last several years. Nikon's, Canon's, Hasselblads, and Leicas for film. On her personal shoots she preferred to handle the film loaded Leicas and on professional shoots a mix of DSLR & FF DLSRs.

Spare bodies? There are always spare bodies around with a mounted lens ready to be handled to her by an assistant. Most of us would slide the battery out and "reset the system". She'd hand it over and ask for the spare. From the doco's I've seen and the books I've read she kept the rhythm up and is incredible accomodating toward her subjects.

I'd love to work with her to learn the creative aspect of photography then after a few years learn the business from Chase Jarvis.

Phil, that's some fine petal work. :)

[mickeyjuice]

From the doco's I've seen and the books I've read she kept the rhythm up and is incredible accomodating toward her subjects.

Except the queen :-)

[The Moose]

Phil, I saw that on your Flickr just before. I randomly clicked it and I think it's a good photo but I would have preferred the focus to be on the things in the middle. But at the same time, I like the crispness of the petals.

Edit: Nice insight there, Al. Thanks :) I personally wouldn't be able to go between too many systems like that. Although I think I'd force myself to let go of my Canon to use a Hasselblad ;)

[alexanderGARDNER]

Except the queen :-)

Ah, most of her subjects are as accomodating to her concepts.
Capitals Mic. The Queen, shot with a 1Ds Mk II and a 24-70L. I really love that little fact when a "prime lens ****" starts digging in. ;)

To be fair to The Queen, I'd be much the same if I had spent an hour getting into robes I don't care to wear and working my Tiara into my do. ;)

[fungry]

Hmmm, what is a going price for a 1D2? One just sold for 1525 on ebay.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Hmmm, what is a going price for a 1D2? One just sold for 1525 on ebay.

Seems to be $1200-1800.

[The Moose]

Hmmm, what is a going price for a 1D2?

I'm buying Dan's for $1700. Ask Phil what he paid for Angus' a few weeks ago.

Edit: Ed if you want to go the same route as me, I've got a 1D classic for sale :p :lol:

[JustinLawrence]

Some flower tax:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3847326847_cb80b2337d_b.jpg

Shot with the Yashica.

ooh so pretty :)

[mickeyjuice]

Capitals Mic.

It was a bit of a subtle joke in relation to her sexuality :-)

And, to be picky, it's "the Queen", not "The Queen" :-)

[AndrewOz]

My tax

First 3 flash shoot, in a pitch black shed.
One flash at ground level in front of the Patrol, one about 2m high about a metre to the right of the camera and a third at ground level side on to the Patrol.

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/shedshoot1.jpg

How did I go? C&C please. :cool:

[alexanderGARDNER]

It was a bit of a subtle joke in relation to her sexuality :-)

And, to be picky, it's "the Queen", not "The Queen" :-)

Some would say, Annie would also require it. ;)
Perhaps the only lesbian who was never labeled a lesbian.

[alexanderGARDNER]

My tax

First 3 flash shoot, in a pitch black shed.
One flash at ground level in front of the Patrol, one about 2m high about a metre to the right of the camera and a third at ground level side on to the Patrol.

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/shedshoot1.jpg

How did I go? C&C please. :cool:

I'd try for more seperation between the Patrol and the shed. Tough due to all the light that's allowed to bouce around.

Try one light to the front bumper, one to the side and one behind the beast aimed at it.

[BOSS]

Looks ok to me ,no glaring blowouts colour is even.
The only thing is clean the floor, gee nice 4x,nice shed but that red dirt yuck.

[tupper]

Might post this here, as it might interest a few, video with 85mm 1.8 and 5D2

http://www.vimeo.com/6224699

[AndrewOz]

Looks ok to me ,no glaring blowouts colour is even.
The only thing is clean the floor, gee nice 4x,nice shed but that red dirt yuck.

Thought of that, will clean it up before shooting the car in there. :cool:

[AndrewOz]

I'd try for more seperation between the Patrol and the shed. Tough due to all the light that's allowed to bouce around.

Try one light to the front bumper, one to the side and one behind the beast aimed at it.

Thanks Al. I'll try it with a rear light. :cool:

[Highlight_Photography]

Can anyone tell me the name of the panorama software again please?

I have a very bad memory.

[S7000]

Autopano pro.

[Highlight_Photography]

Autopano pro.
*bookmarks page* Ta ;)

[DAdeGroot]

Some flower tax:

Shot with the Yashica.

Pretty - very bright and vibrant :)

I actually got out to shoot things other than feathered birds today too.

Here's a fun one we did with my Daughter and her Shadow.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3847616993_a233a26393_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3847616993/)

[amsm]

My tax

First 3 flash shoot, in a pitch black shed.
One flash at ground level in front of the Patrol, one about 2m high about a metre to the right of the camera and a third at ground level side on to the Patrol.

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/shedshoot1.jpg

How did I go? C&C please. :cool:

I don't think you have enough stuff....that shed is way too empty ! I can't remember the last time I saw the wall in mine !:p

[DigitalDabbler]

http://images51.fotki.com/v1560/photos/3/1045383/7590506/frosties-vi.jpg
Taken with the tammy. I like the bokeh, it looks a little like frost.

C&C?

C:\>

[Highlight_Photography]

Has anyone ever done "limited edition" prints and sold them? Thinking about doing some, framing them and getting the certificate etc (About 10 or so) and selling them.

[amsm]

Has anyone ever done "limited edition" prints and sold them? Thinking about doing some, framing them and getting the certificate etc (About 10 or so) and selling them.

If you have enough people regularly buying prints that the prospect of them not being able to have one is going to make them pay the extra, then it could be worth a shot.

For me, 10 would be more than I'd sell anyway, so while it might be technically true it was a limited edition, it wouldn't help me much :p

[Highlight_Photography]

Thanks for that. :)

Hopefully Mr Postman brings me my package today (500 A4 sheets of Ilford Luster) seeming as they didn't deliver it on Friday.

[Highlight_Photography]

Just finished my first ever pano

[coalcliff]

Nice Cam, your logo dominates the image a bit!

Morning all, bent over waist deep in the shallow pool adjacent to the main rook pool to get this, hanging over the edge of the pool with the camera just an inch above the water.!Had a terrible walk home with wet shorts :rolleyes:

[charlieharper]

Pretty - very bright and vibrant :)

I actually got out to shoot things other than feathered birds today too.

Here's a fun one we did with my Daughter and her Shadow.

Really neat !!

Where's the setup shot ;) ??

N.....Morning all, bent over waist deep in the shallow pool adjacent to the main rook pool to get this, hanging over the edge of the pool with the camera just an inch above the water.!Had a terrible walk home with wet shorts :rolleyes: But the results are well worth it !!

Thanks for sharing guys,

CH

[wardie]

lol The things we do for our art..

Nice ... but too damn early for me

[S7000]

Thanks for the comments all.

Cam nice pano. Agree on the logo being a little too dominant though. I went out to the west head yesterday, unfortunately the pano I tried had problems with stitching. I had quite a lot of ghosting in it. :(

Damo, great shot! Walking home with wet shorts would be worth it.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Damo,

NICE!

[DAdeGroot]

Just finished my first ever pano

Nice effort :)


Morning all, bent over waist deep in the shallow pool adjacent to the main rook pool to get this, hanging over the edge of the pool with the camera just an inch above the water.!Had a terrible walk home with wet shorts :rolleyes:

Ah I'd gladly sit in a rock pool today - 30 degrees at the moment heading for a top of 33.

Well worth it for the shot :)

Really neat !!

Where's the setup shot ;) ??


No need, it's all naturally lit by the sun, two shots side by side. Allan marked the spot for her hand to be when she got down off the wall.

[Highlight_Photography]

Thanks all. I agree about the logo on it though. Didn't think about it at 4am (Just wanted to get the god dam thing finished) ;) Will redo it later and makes the logo fade into it

Damian - Very cool! Well done

[Highlight_Photography]

Reupload with new watermark - Opinions?

[coalcliff]

I'd try for more seperation between the Patrol and the shed. Tough due to all the light that's allowed to bouce around.

Try one light to the front bumper, one to the side and one behind the beast aimed at it.

I would shoot it at night outside the shed, one flash inside the 16 to light the interior with a warm gel on the flash, one from in from and at camera left high and one low in a similar spot. park the 16 in an action angle , like in a big washout, for more drama.

Pretty - very bright and vibrant :)

Nice flower Phil, now shoot a shark to man up a bit!;)

I actually got out to shoot things other than feathered birds today too.

Here's a fun one we did with my Daughter and her Shadow.



Cool concept!

http://images51.fotki.com/v1560/photos/3/1045383/7590506/frosties-vi.jpg
Taken with the tammy. I like the bokeh, it looks a little like frost.

C&C?

C:\>

i get blurry vision too, aka bokeh, after a couple of long necks. like to see this with the light coming up through the glass.!

Reupload with new watermark - Opinions? Less is better, so this is better!


Thanks guys for the comments on the dawn shot.,Always appreciated.:D:D

[DigitalDabbler]

Cameron, WELL worth wet shorts. I'm not totally happy with the vertical symmetry but that's just me. It's still brilliant.
Damian, that second example with some alpha applied looks just fine to me. How many pictures originally? I'm guessing about six?

C:\>

[coalcliff]

Chris.
its a big 50 metre walk to my place, so the wet shorts was not an issue, I was just:p at Dan (Photobitz) who did a shoot with me two weeks ago and had to drive home with wet pants! I tired lining up to get more of a leading line with the pool railing but i kept getting snookered by not being able to get low enough or the sunrise moving behind rocks etc. Stay tuned for more wet short action.;)

[photobitz]

:p

Will wear my mankini next time

[S7000]

:p

Will wear my mankini next time

Damo would love that.

[DAdeGroot]

Dammit it's hot here today... this is NOT winter (bugger, had beer, can't type well).

33.8 degrees on the veranda!

In other news, here's a moody shot I took yesterday.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3851115392_4c07aa6f83_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3851115392/)

[-spam-]

Dammit it's hot here today... this is NOT winter (bugger, had beer, can't type well).

33.8 degrees on the veranda!


Its about the same here at the moment. Wishing I had been home brewing all winter so I had a few months worth of beer ready to go :lol:

Looks like a trip to the bottle'o for a carton of little creatures will have to suffice. The pool is looking good at the moment though, might go down and scoop the leaves out and have a bit of a plunge.

[The Moose]

Nothing wrong with hot weather :p It was absolutely pouring this morning but now it's just a bit windy. Which is a good thing I think. Once I'm at home from school then it can rain as much as it wants!

[tangcla]

Nice work Dave, what lens is that last one with?

[-spam-]

Nothing wrong with hot weather :p

I know, its marvelous. Summers back and not a day too soon haha.

Mkay, two questions. Does anyone have any experience with an early 90s mazda 323 and would anyone know of a previous gen 15" macbook pro for sale anywhere?

[smythie]

Does anyone have any experience with an early 90s mazda 323 The Ford Laser (of the same time) was a rebadge of the 323 if that's any help

[DAdeGroot]

Its about the same here at the moment. Wishing I had been home brewing all winter so I had a few months worth of beer ready to go :lol:


Well I had a Coopers Vintage (2008) with lunch. Time for a snooze methinks ;-)

Nothing wrong with hot weather :p

There's plenty wrong with hot weather! It's hot for starters! :P

Nice work Dave, what lens is that last one with?

The workhorse - 70-200/2.8L IS. :)

[DAdeGroot]

The Ford Laser (of the same time) was a rebadge of the 323 if that's any help

And most importantly the parts are mostly interchangeable so you can shop around for a good price.

Fairly underpowered little car though, but they'll get your about. Not ideal for highways.

[mickeyjuice]

would anyone know of a previous gen 15" macbook pro for sale anywhere?

I've got a current gen I need to sell...

[-spam-]

The Ford Laser (of the same time) was a rebadge of the 323 if that's any help

And most importantly the parts are mostly interchangeable so you can shop around for a good price.

Fairly underpowered little car though, but they'll get your about. Not ideal for highways.

Sweet, thanks. Just another one that had popped onto the radar.

Car shopping is nowhere near as fun as people think it is :|

Well I had a Coopers Vintage (2008) with lunch. Time for a snooze methinks ;-)

Mmm... noice.


There's plenty wrong with hot weather! It's hot for starters! :P


Beats winter, the only good thing about that is that your beer stays colder longer...

I've got a current gen I need to sell...

Not a fan of those ones, plus i want the non glossy screen.

[Highlight_Photography]

Mr courier postman just dropted off my package :)

[The Moose]

Mr courier postman just dropted off my package :)

I didn't get mine today :( Tomorrow hopefully!

[Highlight_Photography]

I didn't get mine today :( Tomorrow hopefully!
I didn't think mine was going to come until the van pulled up in drive way. Not sure where I'm going to store all this paper now. Should of thought about that first :oops:

[The Moose]

I didn't think mine was going to come until the van pulled up in drive way. Not sure where I'm going to store all this paper now. Should of thought about that first :oops:

I was hoping mine would come :lol: I wasn't sure for today or tomorrow (or even Wednesday for that matter) but hopefully it's tomorrow.

[Highlight_Photography]

Does your courier (Aus Post) come late in the afternoon too? Mine always seems to come between 4-5pm which I dislike.

[DAdeGroot]

Car shopping is nowhere near as fun as people think it is :|

Oh definitely. I hate car shopping. I'd much prefer to buy new, but have never had the money to do so. The problem with buying second hand is you're buying someone else's problems.


Mmm... noice.


Went down very well :)


Beats winter, the only good thing about that is that your beer stays colder longer...

Nah, I much prefer winter. I should have moved to Tassie instead of back to Qld. ;-)

[Scott H]

Car shopping is nowhere near as fun as people think it is :|

That depends entirely on your budget. ;)

Another good car to look into is a mid 90's Subaru Impreza. I had one for quite a few years without any troubles other than general maintenance. Just make sure you buy the 2.0L one not the 1.4(completely gutless). They can be had for quite a reasonable price and the engines are fantastic if you take care of them. Safe too with AWD on most of the good ones.

-Scott

[S7000]

Oh definitely. I hate car shopping. I'd much prefer to buy new, but have never had the money to do so. The problem with buying second hand is you're buying someone else's problems.


My dad bought me my first car, which cost him $2000 and then cost me almost $10,000 in repairs. When I thought about getting a new car, I decided I'd probably try to never buy second hand again (obviously depending on the car, and what I need it for - I want to get a 4wd, but want an old banger I can treat like crap). Got a loan, got my new car, and haven't looked back since. :lol:

[mickeyjuice]

My dad bought me my first car, which cost him $2000 and then cost me almost $10,000 in repairs. When I thought about getting a new car, I decided I'd probably try to never buy second hand again (obviously depending on the car, and what I need it for - I want to get a 4wd, but want an old banger I can treat like crap). Got a loan, got my new car, and haven't looked back since. :lol:

We bought our 2005 Magna when it was 18 months old - had depreciated about 55%. Put it on LPG and it's been brilliant.

[The Moose]

Buying a used car is like buying a used camera, it's good enough and it can do the job for sure, but come on, we all prefer new!

Edit: My first car will be my Nanna's mid-80's Ford Fairmont :lol:

[mickeyjuice]

Buying a used car is like buying a used camera, it's good enough and it can do the job for sure, but come on, we all prefer new!


I certianly don't - I much prefer someone else to take the depreciation hit.

[S7000]

I certianly don't - I much prefer someone else to take the depreciation hit.

I prefer to know what or what not my car has been up to.

[AndrewOz]

That depends entirely on your budget. ;)

Indeed :cool:

[S7000]

Playing around with some lighting this avo:

http://www.members.optushome.com.au/prischlfam/KC5Z0228.jpg

C&C would be good, thanks.

Flash front/left - reflector right - flash behind the backdrop

Need to get something to stand the product on so I can get a coloured gel happening for the background. This will do for the moment though. I also think some more light on the background to blow it out to white?

[blackshadow]

Has anyone ever done "limited edition" prints and sold them? Thinking about doing some, framing them and getting the certificate etc (About 10 or so) and selling them.

I'm starting to put together some limited editions of 50 fine art prints - some are hanging in an exhibition at the moment. No need for a certificate; just get them printed on oversize fine art photo paper and then sign and number each one. You can have your pro lab print them as needed and sell them either framed or unframed. I aim to raise the prices as the numbers of each edition diminish.

[photobitz]

Not a fan of those ones, plus i want the non glossy screen.

Some 2000 grit wet n' dry will sort that out quicksmart ;)

I didn't get mine today :( Tomorrow hopefully!

Are you serious?

AustPost FTL!!!

I certianly don't - I much prefer someone else to take the depreciation hit.

Totally. The day you drive your new car home it has already depreciated 20%. If it's a recent 2nd hand car with low kms and comes with a reliable dealer warranty why would I opt for new?

[-spam-]

Another good car to look into is a mid 90's Subaru Impreza. I had one for quite a few years without any troubles other than general maintenance. Just make sure you buy the 2.0L one not the 1.4(completely gutless). They can be had for quite a reasonable price and the engines are fantastic if you take care of them. Safe too with AWD on most of the good ones.

Id had my eye on a few of them a while back, but not many out there at the moment.

[-spam-]

Some 2000 grit wet n' dry will sort that out quicksmart ;)


Hahaha, now why didnt I think of that?:p

[The Moose]

Are you serious?

AustPost FTL!!!

Yeah, nothing today. I'd blame the weather but I'm not sure if it really would have affected it at all? :lol: Tomorrow *praying smiley if there is one*

[fungry]

1D2 on ebay at 1275 as we speak. 2 mins left! :O:O:O

*SOLD* Damn I was super tempted to push in 1300 :D

[The Moose]

1D2 on ebay at 1275 as we speak. 2 mins left! :O:O:O

*SOLD* Damn I was super tempted to push in 1300 :D

You should have :lol: I still need to get rid of my classic... ebay might be the way to go soon :(

Has anyone ever Flexirented anything from QualityCamera? You'd think it wouldn't be too bad an option.

[AndrewOz]

1D2 on ebay at 1275 as we speak. 2 mins left! :O:O:O

*SOLD* Damn I was super tempted to push in 1300 :D

Prices are definately dropping. 1D4 fever starting already???

[S7000]

Second attempt:

http://www.members.optushome.com.au/prischlfam/KC5Z0235.jpg

C&C would still be good.

[photobitz]

Prices are definately dropping. 1D4 fever starting already???

Nah, I'd say people are just holding onto their money more at this point in time.
That and it was probably one of those stupidly low ending prices that occasionally happen.

[coalcliff]

With this hot weather, everything is alive in the garden;)... another of Em with the crazy hair!

[photobitz]

Second attempt:



C&C would still be good.

OK, good but how did you do that? With pure lighting or did you Clarry it? :lol:

With this hot weather, everything is alive in the garden... another of Em with the crazy hair!

Yes definitely becoming Spring. Been waiting months for my orchids to bloom and they're just about there. Hopefully those %$@#& dendrobium beetles don't destroy them like they did last year.

Nice shot BTW but you could have weeded out that piece of grass behind her head :p Maybe you could colour her hair purple to match the flowers?

[S7000]

OK, good but how did you do that? With pure lighting or did you Clarry it? :lol:

Cheated. Magic selection, feather and delete (well, a little touching up on the base shadow that was at the front too).

[coalcliff]

Cheater... but it has removed that green shadow that irked me! On ya!

[photobitz]

Cheated. Magic selection, feather and delete (well, a little touching up on the base shadow that was at the front too).

Yeah, it kind of looks a bit edited because of the lack of shadow.

It's actually easier to do that sort of thing with dim soft lights and your camera on a tripod.

[tangcla]

A quick rant to say, what the hell is with everyone thinking they're a pro photographer just cos they can afford to buy an entry level SLR with a kit lens?!

Some of the rubbish people churn out... seriously. No composure, underexposed, glaring direct flash, crooked...

[coalcliff]

Sheesh, i just threw her in the garden.. take it easy on me Clarrie!

[fungry]

You should have :lol: I still need to get rid of my classic... ebay might be the way to go soon :(

Yea... I know huh :( How much are you selling the 1D for?
Prices are definately dropping. 1D4 fever starting already???
Doubt it but I do wish :) then those 1D2N and 1D3 can come down.
Nah, I'd say people are just holding onto their money more at this point in time.
That and it was probably one of those stupidly low ending prices that occasionally happen.
Yea, and I reckon people are holding onto their bodies a bit longer as well recently. Unlike 2 weeks ago when there were 8 5D bodies on auction. Lots of eye candy on my watch list.

[tangcla]

Sheesh, i just threw her in the garden.. take it easy on me Clarrie!
haha. I'm not having a go at anyone on here, and I can safely say everyone who regularly posts on here are better than the people I happen to be referring to.

[tangcla]

P.S. I still lurk on here ;) just don't have time to post much.

[-spam-]

A quick rant to say, what the hell is with everyone thinking they're a pro photographer just cos they can afford to buy an entry level SLR with a kit lens?!

Some of the rubbish people churn out... seriously. No composure, underexposed, glaring direct flash, crooked...

Guessing you have been venturing to a few car forums?

Got the same feeling from a few I'm on, seems like anyone who can shell out the cash for a DSLR thinks they are gods gift to art.

[The Moose]

A quick rant to say, what the hell is with everyone thinking they're a pro photographer just cos they can afford to buy an entry level SLR with a kit lens?!

Some of the rubbish people churn out... seriously. No composure, underexposed, glaring direct flash, crooked...

Yeah, it's terrible. One of my friends has a 400D and kit lens, which I don't have a problem with, but his mates have been getting him to shoot their parties... he pops up the flash and takes his shots. And he took some shots for his assignment at school... no real composition at all, just stood there and shot it at his normal height, nothing creative...

[BOSS]

Oh yeah there is one I visit where some are trying to copy Clarries style.

[S7000]

Ok ok, this time I didn't cheat at all. (see attached image)

Blue gel on the above flash gave me a nice blue background. I actually didn't edit it too much. :lol: I need a scratch free piece of plastic though...Tupperware lid isn't the best option.


My only real gripe is the reflection on the metal over mints

Any other C&C would be great.

[S7000]

Guessing you have been venturing to a few car forums?

Got the same feeling from a few I'm on, seems like anyone who can shell out the cash for a DSLR thinks they are gods gift to art.

To Clarry too...It's not just car forums...It's people in general. :lol:

[alexanderGARDNER]

Any aspect of any hobby has a buttload of clueless fookwits who think they are god's gift to that industry.

I work in one of those industries and have worked in plenty more.....THE WORST!

[S7000]

Any aspect of any hobby has a buttload of clueless fookwits who think they are god's gift to that industry.

I work in one of those industries and have worked in plenty more.....THE WORST!

We had a fair few people who tried to fix their own jewellery too. It's amazing what people think/hope they can do. :lol:

[DigitalDabbler]

That depends entirely on your budget. ;)

Another good car to look into is a mid 90's Subaru Impreza. I had one for quite a few years without any troubles other than general maintenance. Just make sure you buy the 2.0L one not the 1.4(completely gutless). They can be had for quite a reasonable price and the engines are fantastic if you take care of them. Safe too with AWD on most of the good ones.

-ScottMY '98 WRX wagon here, no regrets. Goes like a V8, 10-11 l/100km, what's not to love? Oh yeah - insurance.

Second attempt:
C&C would still be good.I prefer the first, it feels less producty

A quick rant to say, what the hell is with everyone thinking they're a pro photographer just cos they can afford to buy an entry level SLR with a kit lens?!

Some of the rubbish people churn out... seriously. No composure, underexposed, glaring direct flash, crooked...Fair call Clarence, I'm still learning. With time I'll improve.:oops:

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[S7000]

I prefer the first, it feels less producty

Fair call Clarence, I'm still learning. With time I'll improve.:oops:

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Was kind of going for producty. :)

I think there's quite a difference in what Clarence means to someone who's trying to learn a trade. ;)

[DigitalDabbler]

I don't like asking n00b questions, since doing so makes things obvious.:oops:

Since I have no alternative, I guess I'll just front up and ask. What determines when an L becomes white? USM? nup. IS? nup. Weight? maybe. Price? They're all pricey. There has to be a criterion, I'm just wondering what it is...

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[tupper]

A quick rant to say, what the hell is with everyone thinking they're a pro photographer just cos they can afford to buy an entry level SLR with a kit lens?!

Some of the rubbish people churn out... seriously. No composure, underexposed, glaring direct flash, crooked...

Oh nooooo my 5D is stuck in auto mode.. :lol:

[The Moose]

I don't like asking n00b questions, since doing so makes things obvious.:oops:

Since I have no alternative, I guess I'll just front up and ask. What determines when an L becomes white? USM? nup. IS? nup. Weight? maybe. Price? They're all pricey. There has to be a criterion, I'm just wondering what it is...

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When they're so big that the heat from the sun can ruin the elements inside. The smallest, I believe, is the 70-200mm f/4L non-IS.

Edit: Because that really is the reason for the off-white colour, it's not just looks :p

[DigitalDabbler]

Ok ok, this time I didn't cheat at all. (see attached image)

Blue gel on the above flash gave me a nice blue background. I actually didn't edit it too much. :lol: I need a scratch free piece of plastic though...Tupperware lid isn't the best option.

My only real gripe is the reflection on the metal over mints

Any other C&C would be great.I love the 3D feel on the "eclipse". That - for me - is a winner.

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[S7000]

I don't like asking n00b questions, since doing so makes things obvious.:oops:

Since I have no alternative, I guess I'll just front up and ask. What determines when an L becomes white? USM? nup. IS? nup. Weight? maybe. Price? They're all pricey. There has to be a criterion, I'm just wondering what it is...

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My understanding is their telephotos are white (I'm guessing as the 70-200 is a telezoom and an L it's included too).

[S7000]

When they're so big that the heat from the sun can ruin the elements inside. The smallest, I believe, is the 70-200mm f/4L non-IS.

Edit: Because that really is the reason for the off-white colour, it's not just looks :p

Ummmm, is that why Canon tele's are better than Nikon's too? :confused:

[tupper]

What do you guys recommend, buying 2 FlexTT5's and a MiniTT1 or 3 Flex's?

[alexanderGARDNER]

Ummmm, is that why Canon tele's are better than Nikon's too? :confused:

If only we could fully use Canon Lenses on Nikon Bodies!;)

[ofdphoto]

Does anyone here want a 1D2?

I have one that I'd love to keep (very low actuations, very clean condition, beautiful images), but with studio space lease expenses coming up I should probably clear out gear that I'm not really using :(

PM me if you want specifics.

[fungry]

I'll fill in what Claz and Mic will say. 3 Flexes :)

[DigitalDabbler]

My understanding is their telephotos are white (I'm guessing as the 70-200 is a telezoom and an L it's included too).I treasure my two real lenses, a brick and a 70-200 mm 2.8L (the white whale). My question. Given it's reputation, why isn't the brick white?

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[S7000]

If only we could fully use Canon Lenses on Nikon Bodies!;)

Never really used a Nikon properly. The one or two times I've had a play with them I found the confusing...However, I'm sure it's something you'd get used to.

I treasure my two real lenses, a brick and a 70-200 mm 2.8L. My question. Given it's reputation, why isn't the brick white?

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Well, I dunno whether or not the fact that their all tele's is true. However, as the 24-70 is only a standard zoom, that's why it doesn't have the white paint.

[tupper]

I'll fill in what Claz and Mic will say. 3 Flexes :)

Why so? I'm not in the know of what these new pocket wizards do..

[ofdphoto]

FYI, I'm thinking somewhere around the $1700 mark, shipped and including 2 batteries, a charger and a Canon strap.

[fungry]

Why so? I'm not in the know of what these new pocket wizards do..
Well apparently, if you use flex, you have greater range in comparison to the mini as the transmitter. You get a transceiver for slightly more, adding to more convenience. You get to be lazy, so you just take any unit and slop it onto your flash or body without thinking and looking.

[tupper]

Well apparently, if you use flex, you have greater range in comparison to the mini as the transmitter. You get a transceiver for slightly more, adding to more convenience. You get to be lazy, so you just take any unit and slop it onto your flash or body without thinking and looking.

Then why make a MiniTT1? :lol:

[photobitz]

We had a fair few people who tried to fix their own jewellery too. It's amazing what people think/hope they can do. :lol:

I prefer the people who think they can do their own surgery (on themselves that is).

Aparrently heavy guage copper wire and staples are no good for stitching up deep open wounds... who would have thought? :rolleyes:

[S7000]

I prefer the people who think they can do their own surgery (on themselves that is).

Aparrently heavy guage copper wire and staples are no good for stitching up deep open wounds... who would have thought? :rolleyes:

A few sterowipes and you'd be as good as new, no? :lol:

[fungry]

Then why make a MiniTT1? :lol:
They thought it will be fun :) Good profit margin. Merely a transmitter, small, production costs significantly lower and charge consumers a couple dollars less.
To be honest, I really don't know. Apart from aesthetics where it is less intrusive due to its size.

Phil, how are you finding the 1D2?
edit// it is official! Snow Leopard due Aug 28 woot. OpenCL here we come!

[mickeyjuice]

I'll fill in what Claz and Mic will say. 3 Flexes :)

Yes, indeed :-)

With only three, I thought it was safer to have three interchangeable units. And more range, apparently.

I am thinking of getting a Mini (smaller) when the Zone Controller arrives, though...

[S7000]

Phil, how are you finding the 1D2?


Good, really good. AF is awesome!

A little off topic. How the hell do I change the camera name? I don't need Angus's name / number in all my exif.

[tupper]

Yes, indeed :-)

With only three, I thought it was safer to have three interchangeable units. And more range, apparently.

I am thinking of getting a Mini (smaller) when the Zone Controller arrives, though...

And yet another question.. Zone Controllers?

[fungry]

Good, really good. AF is awesome!

A little off topic. How the hell do I change the camera name? I don't need Angus's name / number in all my exif.
If you can't do it in camera, you can do it through EOS Utility.

[S7000]

If you can't do it in camera, you can do it through EOS Utility.

How? I couldn't find it anywhere... :(

Which is the EOS utility program, too?

[ofdphoto]

You need the EOS Utility to change your owner name.

[Backflipboy]

haha. I'm not having a go at anyone on here, and I can safely say everyone who regularly posts on here are better than the people I happen to be referring to.
Does that include me? 'Cause, personally, I think I really suck.

[Backflipboy]

How? I couldn't find it anywhere... :(

Which is the EOS utility program, too?
I would assume that it comes with every Canon camera so if you have installed all of the software you would have got with your own camera (prior to buying Angus' one) it should be on your computer somewhere. Alternatively, you could probably download it from the Canon site.

[Highlight_Photography]

Decided to do a Panoramo of Docklands.

[photobitz]

I would assume that it comes with every Canon camera so if you have installed all of the software you would have got with your own camera (prior to buying Angus' one) it should be on your computer somewhere. Alternatively, you could probably download it from the Canon site.

You can only dl updates for it from the Canon site although you can hack them to run a scratch install.

Phil, one gotcha with the 1D2 is that to change any of the settings on the thing you need to hook it up to your computer with the firewire cable. Took me ages to work it out. Why firewire I dont know... stupid if you ask me.

[S7000]

Decided to do a Panoramo of Docklands.

Great pano! Is there a bigger version anywhere?

You can only dl updates for it from the Canon site although you can hack them to run a scratch install.

Phil, one gotcha with the 1D2 is that to change any of the settings on the thing you need to hook it up to your computer with the firewire cable. Took me ages to work it out. Why firewire I dont know... stupid if you ask me.

Thanks for all the help guys.

Dan, thank you too. I have the EOS utility installed, I just couldn't find any of the right preferences. I think I have a firewire cable lying around to test this with. :lol: Sigh, I found it, 6 pin to 6 pin. Will get back to this avo when I get a new cable.

[tangcla]

Guessing you have been venturing to a few car forums?

Got the same feeling from a few I'm on, seems like anyone who can shell out the cash for a DSLR thinks they are gods gift to art.

lol, not just car forums, even people photos...

[The Moose]

You can only dl updates for it from the Canon site although you can hack them to run a scratch install.

Phil, one gotcha with the 1D2 is that to change any of the settings on the thing you need to hook it up to your computer with the firewire cable. Took me ages to work it out. Why firewire I dont know... stupid if you ask me.

Ahh I thought I'd be past all the firewire cable crap from the classic! :p Looks like I should find out which computer in this house has a port.

[Old Fart]

MY '98 WRX wagon here, no regrets. Goes like a V8, 10-11 l/100km, what's not to love? Oh yeah - insurance.



The gearbox bill starts to stretch the friendship too after a while :(

[S7000]

Ahh I thought I'd be past all the firewire cable crap from the classic! :p Looks like I should find out which computer in this house has a port.

So you've bought a II then Glenn?