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

[smythie]

The gearbox bill starts to stretch the friendship too after a while :(
only if you're dumping the clutch racing cars off the lights

[The Moose]

So you've bought a II then Glenn?

Yep, Dan's. It should hopefully be here today :) Still need to sell my classic! I've had a few people ask about it but nothing for sure yet.

[S7000]

Yep, Dan's. It should hopefully be here today :) Still need to sell my classic! I've had a few people ask about it but nothing for sure yet.

Nice one buddy! I reckon go with Ebay. Heaps bigger audience.

[tangcla]

only if you're dumping the clutch racing cars off the lights
Also starts to strain it a bit if you are pushing more power than stock...

[The Moose]

Nice one buddy! I reckon go with Ebay. Heaps bigger audience.

Yeah, I just didn't want to go to eBay straight away. I'll probably chuck it up later on the week once I've received the 1D2. I would prefer someone to pick it up before I put it up but as long as it sells somewhere soon then I'll be happy :)

[charlieharper]

Oh definitely. I hate car shopping.....The problem with buying second hand is you're buying someone else's problems.I certianly don't - I much prefer someone else to take the depreciation hit.

We brought a VZ Calais when they were on their last legs just before the VE came in. We brought an ex-GM one with under 10,000km in mint condition.

The original depreciation hit had been taken (by GMH, so that didn't really matter to them) and we thought that the price was very reasonable....

I'd certainly do that again.....

Austen.

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The things that happen when I cant log into ebay...

On the upside, brand spankin new records fresh out of shrink wrap sound awesome :D

[S7000]

The things that happen when I cant log into ebay...

On the upside, brand spankin new records fresh out of shrink wrap sound awesome :D

I had to make a visit to the PO box today. I now have Nimrod on the desk next to me waiting to be opened and played when I get home. :lol:

[-spam-]

I had to make a visit to the PO box today. I now have Nimrod on the desk next to me waiting to be opened and played when I get home. :lol:

I cheated and went to Rocking Horse records in the city. Arctic Monkeys, MGMT and Vampire Weekend now sitting comfortably in my collection.

Cant wait until I move out so I can have the records and the turntable set up properly and so I can get to them without moving stuff as well.

[photobitz]

I am so tired... been trying to migrate some of our servers since Sunday afternoon and I've had all of about 4 hours sleep since then. The stupid things just won't work and I'll be on leave for the rest of the week so I have to fix them tonight.

IT job FTL!!!

[alexanderGARDNER]

I cheated and went to Rocking Horse records in the city. Arctic Monkeys, MGMT and Vampire Weekend now sitting comfortably in my collection.

Cant wait until I move out so I can have the records and the turntable set up properly and so I can get to them without moving stuff as well.

Ahhh, the beauty of youth.

[The Moose]

I am so tired... been trying to migrate some of our servers since Sunday afternoon and I've had all of about 4 hours sleep since then. The stupid things just won't work and I'll be on leave for the rest of the week so I have to fix them tonight.

IT job FTL!!!

Unlucky. The camera hasn't come today still either! On eBay someone made an offer of $50 for the 18-55 kit lens, I've got it up for BIN $75. I think I'm just going to take that :p

If anyone's interested, I've also got a 2nd gen iPod nano (2GB) up for $50 or $60 BIN: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120462615537&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

[tangcla]

Glenn, you'll get better success selling your items on eBay with a low starting price and just let the auction take its course.

(Says the guy with 1211 feedback ;) )

[The Moose]

Glenn, you'll get better success selling your items on eBay with a low starting price and just let the auction take its course.

(Says the guy with 1211 feedback ;) )

I was going to but I knew I needed so much money so I just did that. Although the 1D classic isn't up yet... I'm not sure what I'll do with that one because on eBay I'm not sure what I'll get for it.

Someone's already watching the iPod, is it you Clarry? :lol:

Edit: I think I'd get an alright price for it on eBay actually. There's two in the completed listings, one for $650 with 80,000 clicks and which gets Err 99 shooting 8FPS in RAW and the other for $570 which has been dropped on the hotshoe. As far as I know, mine has no more than 35,000 clicks and there's no problems like the other two that have sold recently.

[photobitz]

Glenn, you'll get better success selling your items on eBay with a low starting price and just let the auction take its course.

(Says the guy with 1211 feedback ;) )

Especially if you borrow someone elses account and counterbid everyone :lol:

[S7000]

Especially if you borrow someone elses account and counterbid everyone :lol:

That didnt work for me when I was selling my printer. :(

( http://en.kioskea.net/telecharger/telechargement-1042-driver-canon-eos-1d-mark-ii ) This name changing on the 1DII is bull****! Apparently I can't install the drivers on a 64bit machine so the firewire cable wont read, the only other 32bit machine is g/f's laptop and I have every other god damn cable except a 4-4 pin cable!!! Aaaaaaargh!!!

[The Moose]

( http://en.kioskea.net/telecharger/telechargement-1042-driver-canon-eos-1d-mark-ii )

What's that? :p It might come in handy for me :lol:

[S7000]

What's that? :p It might come in handy for me :lol:

Too lazy to email the link to myself when I went to install on this lappy, so I posted here for easy access...

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Name changed! Forgot my mac had a 6pin firewire on the side. Such a hassle though Canon! :lol:

[ANGUS]

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.

Ah oops, it is in the Canon software i think. If you dont have that you can drop over in september when im back in Sydney and then ill give you the CDs

[S7000]

Ah oops, it is in the Canon software i think. If you dont have that you can drop over in september when im back in Sydney and then ill give you the CDs

Nah, I have the software from my 400D. I just updated it all...It's having a 64bit system which was the problem. From what I read the II's don't work with them. Either way, got it sorted matey. :D

[The Moose]

I want my 1D2 to come tomorrow... I can't stand waiting! :lol:

[S7000]

Didn't you say it was coming today? :p

[Highlight_Photography]

Don't you hate it when someone calls from a private number and they don't leave their number on voicemail?

[fungry]

Yea Glenn, didn't you say today??
I'm really wondering whether TT and their respective distributors will meet their September debut in Australia.

[The Moose]

Didn't you say it was coming today? :p

Yea Glenn, didn't you say today??

Yeah yeah guys :lol: I did say today but I guess not. Hopefully tomorrow!

[Backflipboy]

Decided to do a Panoramo of Docklands.
Great work - I'll even forgive the fact it's Melbourne...

[photobitz]

I bought a 20/2.8 USM last week for some reason. Seems pretty nice. Another one of those under-appreciated "consumer" lenses I think. Will be giving it a bit of a workout in the next few days.

Damo, any more strobist shoots this week? I'm on leave until Monday so I got a little spare time.

[alexanderGARDNER]

News. I might not be able to afford a second body this year but by next week the driveway and patio will be concreted and the car paid off. I am contemplating the extension of my study which has been on the cards once Maggie and I had the concreting completed.

I've always wanted a home office.

[The Moose]

I bought a 20/2.8 USM last week for some reason. Seems pretty nice. Another one of those under-appreciated "consumer" lenses I think. Will be giving it a bit of a workout in the next few days.

I think I considered that when looking for a wide prime. In the end I went with the 24/2.8 and it's not that bad but I'd say the 20 is the step above it.

[S7000]

News. I might not be able to afford a second body this year but by next week the driveway and patio will be concreted and the car paid off. I am contemplating the extension of my study which has been on the cards once Maggie and I had the concreting completed.

I've always wanted a home office.

I think the camera can wait Al. ;)

[S7000]

I bought a 20/2.8 USM last week for some reason. Seems pretty nice. Another one of those under-appreciated "consumer" lenses I think. Will be giving it a bit of a workout in the next few days.

Damo, any more strobist shoots this week? I'm on leave until Monday so I got a little spare time.

Post up some pics when you get them. I need to work out how to adjust my Vivitar to fit the 1.3 crop. I've been liking it on my 400 and want to keep using it.

[The Moose]

Post up some pics when you get them. I need to work out how to adjust my Vivitar to fit the 1.3 crop. I've been liking it on my 400 and want to keep using it.

You can buy my Canon 24 if you want :p

[mickeyjuice]

I've always wanted a home office.

I have a home nook :-) I had a BIG study in Perth, but not so here in Collingwood...

BTW, I've unpacked enough to find the case for your 10-20 if you're interested in it :-)

[S7000]

You can buy my Canon 24 if you want :p

Not enough cash for that. :p

In tax news:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3855137013_b92b0a39b5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/3855137001_976cc82a98_b.jpg

C&C as always. Thanks!

[-spam-]

Not sure if anyone would remember/care but I got a HTC something or other last year with 3 and had problems with it from day one. Established the keyboard was cactus and took it back to get repaired with 3 days left of the warranty. Had read horror stories from whirlpudlians about how bad the service was for repairing these things in Oz and was preparing to wait several months before getting it back. Anyway, had the unit back less than 2 weeks after I dropped it off!

Hadnt used it since getting it back though, but thought I would have a good look around at apps and such to make it usable. Found a good replacement for the HTC dialer and also for the default contact list thing. Also found that microsoft wrote a decent facebook app as well that I like better than the iPhone one. Grabbed a free browser as well, skyfire, like safari and works great. Wouldnt mind trying it on a device with a higher res screen and a bit more grunt, anyone want to give me a HTC Touch HD? ;)

Also found a few options for syncing it with the mac, they cost but not too much.

[Backflipboy]

So now I have 5 Bryan Petersen photography books to read... one should never be on Amazon.com and be drinking late at night.

On the upside, I guess I will become a much better photographer.

[fungry]

Not bad Phil. How are you getting the colours on the background? Gels or actual coloured backgrounds?

[S7000]

So now I have 5 Bryan Petersen photography books to read... one should never be on Amazon.com and be drinking late at night.

On the upside, I guess I will become a much better photographer.

I've read understanding exposure, and how to see creatively. Both of them really help me get my head around a few things and I've definitely seen improvements. Good luck! :D

Not bad Phil. How are you getting the colours on the background? Gels or actual coloured backgrounds?

Cheers Ed, colours are from gels. I need some different subjects to shoot though, I'm running out of smallish things. :lol:

[The Moose]

Not enough cash for that. :p

Bah! :p I don't really want to get rid of it yet anyway. Not until I can definitely afford to sell it so that I can then buy a Tamron 28-75 :lol:

The iPod nano that I mentioned earlier already sold!

[photobitz]

I think I considered that when looking for a wide prime. In the end I went with the 24/2.8 and it's not that bad but I'd say the 20 is the step above it.

I have a rather banged up 24/2.8 too. The only thing I use it for is IR photography because it is one of the few lenses that doesn't create hot spots.
The 20 is quite odd... bigger than the 50/1.4 and for some reason Canon decided to give it a 72mm filter thread. I think it is one of maybe 3 in their arsenal that has that... :confused:

Quick test shots out of it look fairly decent. Corner sharpness is better than expected even at f/2.8 it looks almost as good as the centre.

Post up some pics when you get them. I need to work out how to adjust my Vivitar to fit the 1.3 crop. I've been liking it on my 400 and want to keep using it.

Shall do... I'm thinking I might start with some wides of some grafitti'd out pedestrian tunnels near the train station.

[The Moose]

I have a rather banged up 24/2.8 too. The only thing I use it for is IR photography because it is one of the few lenses that doesn't create hot spots.
The 20 is quite odd... bigger than the 50/1.4 and for some reason Canon decided to give it a 72mm filter thread. I think it is one of maybe 3 in their arsenal that has that... :confused:

It's not a bad lens (the 24). I just need the zoom and considering it's not f/2 or f/1.8 or something, I'm not really losing much by going to a 28-75. I'd say the 28-75 has better IQ as well (just from what I've seen from it on the net).

And yeah, I just saw on the-digital-picture.com's page of the 20. It's massive! It's weird how it's so big.

[photobitz]

It's not a bad lens (the 24). I just need the zoom and considering it's not f/2 or f/1.8 or something, I'm not really losing much by going to a 28-75. I'd say the 28-75 has better IQ as well (just from what I've seen from it on the net).

And yeah, I just saw on the-digital-picture.com's page of the 20. It's massive! It's weird how it's so big.


Yeah, not sure why so big (OK, it's not huge but I would have thought a lens with bigger aperture and longer focal length would be the larger one...)


Not enough cash for that. :p
In tax news:
C&C as always. Thanks!

Nice tax. Are you still cheating?
On the subject of batteries, I ran my AAA Immedions through the break-in mode on my C9000. Took about 32 hours and it says to use that every 20 charges?!?!? So if you buy a whole stack of batteries it could be weeks before they are all ready for use. ???

[S7000]

Shall do... I'm thinking I might start with some wides of some grafitti'd out pedestrian tunnels near the train station.

Nice oooooooone!

Nice tax. Are you still cheating?
On the subject of batteries, I ran my AAA Immedions through the break-in mode on my C9000. Took about 32 hours and it says to use that every 20 charges?!?!? So if you buy a whole stack of batteries it could be weeks before they are all ready for use. ???

Nah, no more cheating. The plastic on the base means I'm not getting that bad shadow. It's actually easier to stick the gel on, get the shot.

My AA's went through the break-in mode. It took them ages, but I can't remember exact times...12 hours maybe. Best to do it though. :lol:

[photobitz]

It just seemed like a ridiculous amount of time to spend charging 4x AAA batteries. You're probably right though... better in the long run.

C9000 is supposed to have thermal protection right? Strange because there's a couple of Energizers I have that get very hot when charging. I mean so hot I can't pick them up. Moral to the story... Energizers suck.

[fungry]

It just seemed like a ridiculous amount of time to spend charging 4x AAA batteries. You're probably right though... better in the long run.

C9000 is supposed to have thermal protection right? Strange because there's a couple of Energizers I have that get very hot when charging. I mean so hot I can't pick them up. Moral to the story... Energizers suck.
Hoorah!

[coalcliff]

I bought a 20/2.8 USM last week for some reason. Seems pretty nice. Another one of those under-appreciated "consumer" lenses I think. Will be giving it a bit of a workout in the next few days.

Damo, any more strobist shoots this week? I'm on leave until Monday so I got a little spare time.

Uhh Ohh, did they stand you down for not getting the servers up and running?

May have one or two ladies lining up, perhaps Saturday, perhaps Friday, bit late for me to get one for us tomorrow Dr Dan. Have your undies dried out yet?

Not enough cash for that. :p

In tax news:

C&C as always. Thanks!

liking the first one Phil, the second seems a little flat, no pun intended, its just the black on the label is nowhere near the black of the edge.

[S7000]

It just seemed like a ridiculous amount of time to spend charging 4x AAA batteries. You're probably right though... better in the long run.

C9000 is supposed to have thermal protection right? Strange because there's a couple of Energizers I have that get very hot when charging. I mean so hot I can't pick them up. Moral to the story... Energizers suck.

It might depend on how much power you're charging them with?!?


liking the first one Phil, the second seems a little flat, no pun intended, its just the black on the label is nowhere near the balck of the edge.

Cheers Damo. I see what you mean about the black edge. I might have toned the blacks down which caused that. Might see if I can get some life back in them.

[photobitz]

Hoorah!

Yeah, just re-affirming my previously stated position on the subject

May have one or two ladies lining up, perhaps Saturday, perhaps Friday, bit late for me to get one for us tomorrow Dr Dan. Have your undies dried out yet?


Cool. Keep me posted. Will be doing a fair bit of house hunting but should be able to fit some shooting in.

Haven't moved from my computer in 3 days so they've had a chance to dry out.

[photobitz]

It might depend on how much power you're charging them with?!?


Don't think so. I just did a standard charge on them. They're rated higher than the eneloops and I just use the default levels on them and they don't have any issue.

[ed.]

Anyone offloading a 5D Classic?
PM me actuations + price :)

[ed.]

Uhh Ohh, did they stand you down for not getting the servers up and running?

May have one or two ladies lining up, perhaps Saturday, perhaps Friday, bit late for me to get one for us tomorrow Dr Dan. Have your undies dried out yet?

Need extra pair of hands? Or wet undies? :lol:

[Greg_C]

Have you tracking nuts seen this? I can plug in UPS tracking details and it then draws it out in Google maps. new and exciting ways to track packages.

http://www.packagemapping.com/

Totally useful info like this.....

Distance: 7860.23miles - Time: 37hrs 31mins 0secs - Avg Speed: 209.51mph

[alexanderGARDNER]

I have a home nook :-) I had a BIG study in Perth, but not so here in Collingwood...

BTW, I've unpacked enough to find the case for your 10-20 if you're interested in it :-)

SWEET! Perhaps I'll grab it the next time we meet. :)

I think the camera can wait Al. ;)

French doors...I'm thinking french doors, scrap the carpet and WHITE, ALL WHITE!

[tangcla]

Have you tracking nuts seen this? I can plug in UPS tracking details and it then draws it out in Google maps. new and exciting ways to track packages.

http://www.packagemapping.com/

Totally useful info like this.....

Distance: 7860.23miles - Time: 37hrs 31mins 0secs - Avg Speed: 209.51mph

Michael might be keen. Not sure if he's over his tracking obsession though. :p

[Michael]

Michael might be keen. Not sure if he's over his tracking obsession though. :p
Pfft, that's old.

I have an aircraft radar that tracks the plane in real time now, so I know exactly where it is.

I watched my most recent package land in Perth and taxi to the gate.

[S7000]

Don't think so. I just did a standard charge on them. They're rated higher than the eneloops and I just use the default levels on them and they don't have any issue.

Haha. So i'm probably not going to put my Duracells through it then.


French doors...I'm thinking french doors, scrap the carpet and WHITE, ALL WHITE!

French doors are great! My dad got them installed at his old place. Talk about space!!!

Pfft, that's old.

I have an aircraft radar that tracks the plane in real time now, so I know exactly where it is.

I watched my most recent package land in Perth and taxi to the gate.

Obsessed much? :p

[DAdeGroot]

Hey guys, does this work ?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3855137061_cd4ce668f8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3855137061/)

Single snooted, gridded 580exII camera left on the head only. Extra contrast added in post.

[Greg_C]

Hey guys, does this work ?



Single snooted, gridded 580exII camera left on the head only. Extra contrast added in post.
Very nice Dave.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Hey guys, does this work ?



Single snooted, gridded 580exII camera left on the head only. Extra contrast added in post.

Yes & no. I don't like the off set shadow. I think if you had the flash more in front and slightly higher you'd negate the effects of the shadow to her left side.

Couple this with having her hang from the rings and away from the wall and you may hide the shadow completely.

Now if I could think about this when I was taking a photograph I'd be stoked. Otherwise, I like the composition but I feel a little more drama is required.

[JustinLawrence]

Hey guys, does this work ?

Single snooted, gridded 580exII camera left on the head only. Extra contrast added in post.

I like the lighting and processing, great texture on the wall too. A couple of things that i noticed are: 1. The arms appear awkward, the way she is holding the hoops is an un-natural position, might have looked better with thumbs pointing upwards. 2. The knees came off second best with the contrast and processing, might benefit from a bit of smoothing.

[The Moose]

I just got a text from my mum who was informed by my sister that there is a package with my name on it at home! :) I can't wait to get home! My mates are playing basketball tonight, same ones from a couple of months ago, so I'll get to shoot with it straight away!! :)

[photobitz]

Not sure Dave... seems a bit hot round her face and I think it would have been good to add a very low power softbox to her legs just to warm up their colour a bit. Maybe try a B&W conversion? Although I don't find the shadow too distracting it would be nice if it were a little softer.

[photobitz]

I just got a text from my mum who was informed by my sister that there is a package with my name on it at home! :) I can't wait to get home! My mates are playing basketball tonight, same ones from a couple of months ago, so I'll get to shoot with it straight away!! :)

Finally!! They took their sweet time!

[DAdeGroot]

Yes & no. I don't like the off set shadow. I think if you had the flash more in front and slightly higher you'd negate the effects of the shadow to her left side.

Couple this with having her hang from the rings and away from the wall and you may hide the shadow completely.

Now if I could think about this when I was taking a photograph I'd be stoked. Otherwise, I like the composition but I feel a little more drama is required.

Good points Al. Yeah, leaning forward may have worked a lot better. Hmmm, have to try to add this to the many things to remember at the time of shooting ;-)

I like the lighting and processing, great texture on the wall too. A couple of things that i noticed are: 1. The arms appear awkward, the way she is holding the hoops is an un-natural position, might have looked better with thumbs pointing upwards. 2. The knees came off second best with the contrast and processing, might benefit from a bit of smoothing.

Yeah I noticed the knees. Not a good look. You're right about the arms too. I didn't pose this one, but grabbed a shot to see how it'd come up.

Not sure Dave... Exactly what I thought.

seems a bit hot round her face and I think it would have been good to add a very low power softbox to her legs just to warm up their colour a bit. Maybe try a B&W conversion? Although I don't find the shadow too distracting it would be nice if it were a little softer.

Yeah b&w works, but you still end up with the hard shadow.

[fungry]

I just got a text from my mum who was informed by my sister that there is a package with my name on it at home! :) I can't wait to get home! My mates are playing basketball tonight, same ones from a couple of months ago, so I'll get to shoot with it straight away!! :)
Awesome!
*Wait. Why am I so excited for something that isn't mine ???

[S7000]

Hey guys, does this work ?



Single snooted, gridded 580exII camera left on the head only. Extra contrast added in post.

I don't like the way the torso legs get so dark. I think if it were a half body shot the lighting would work.

I guess what Dan said, I'm in agreement with. lol

[S7000]

I just got a text from my mum who was informed by my sister that there is a package with my name on it at home! :) I can't wait to get home! My mates are playing basketball tonight, same ones from a couple of months ago, so I'll get to shoot with it straight away!! :)

*cough* skip school *cough*

[Rai33]

Wacom Intuous3 A5 ( think thats 6x8 ) going pretty cheap $299 at HT. Why the runout sale? because its been superceeded by the intuous4.

http://ht.com.au/part/Q0602-Wacom-Intuos3-A5-USB-Digitizer-stylus-20.3-x-15.2-cm-wired-USB-tungsten-grey/detail.hts

I use the 6x8 and its very nice for post processing work.

[DAdeGroot]

I use the 6x8 and its very nice for post processing work.

+1 for the 6x8 size. I'm using a Wacom Graphire 6x8.

[The Moose]

Can't multi-quote on here so...

Dan: Yeah they did :lol: It's here now so I'm happy :)

Ed: It's great and I can't wait :) I'll be excited when you get a new one :P

Phil: I contemplated going home but VCE is important unfortunately :P

[Greg_C]

I have an Intuos 3, upgraded from a smaller Graphire ages ago and like the 6x8 size a lot more.

[coalcliff]

Wacom Intuous3 A5 ( think thats 6x8 ) going pretty cheap $299 at HT. Why the runout sale? because its been superceeded by the intuous4.

http://ht.com.au/part/Q0602-Wacom-Intuos3-A5-USB-Digitizer-stylus-20.3-x-15.2-cm-wired-USB-tungsten-grey/detail.hts

I use the 6x8 and its very nice for post processing work.

Hey Rai, if I buy one will my post skills become as top notch as yours? Never used one before so I guess I should, make life easier hey?


@Dave DG, next time shoot her from waist up sitting on the ground hanging on to the rings with more appropriate clothing and lighting, needs edgy contrasty lighting to set th scene better,

[alexanderGARDNER]

Wacom Intuous3 A5 ( think thats 6x8 ) going pretty cheap $299 at HT. Why the runout sale? because its been superceeded by the intuous4.

http://ht.com.au/part/Q0602-Wacom-Intuos3-A5-USB-Digitizer-stylus-20.3-x-15.2-cm-wired-USB-tungsten-grey/detail.hts

I use the 6x8 and its very nice for post processing work.

Mic and I bought a couple the other week and they are awesome purchases.
They really have made a big impression on my workflow.

[S7000]

Hey Rai, if I buy one will my post skills become as top notch as yours? Never used one before so I guess I should, make life easier hey?


You'll need the Wacom intuoRai edition, Damo.

[tangcla]

Speaking of "Mic and I", how come neither of you are on MSN any more? :confused:

[coalcliff]

On second though with the way my eyes are starting to need glasses for fine text and close detail I might have to get the A3 rather than the A5 model!

[fungry]

While all this Wacom talk continues, when I use the adjustment brushes in LR, I always seem to get a halo effect. Is there anyway to avoid or reduce the severity of it? Perhaps wrong technique?

Speaking of "Mic and I", how come neither of you are on MSN any more?
But I am!

[alexanderGARDNER]

Speaking of "Mic and I", how come neither of you are on MSN any more? :confused:

It's not you, it's me. ;)

Honestly, I do drop out of the habit of using it especially if it's busy.

While all this Wacom talk continues, when I use the adjustment brushes in LR, I always seem to get a halo effect. Is there anyway to avoid or reduce the severity of it? Perhaps wrong technique?


But I am!

There's no way to be 100%. You'll need to learn how to use masks in PS to perfect your editing.
One day I will learn this.

[Rai33]

LOL@Damo and Phil

Damien - its worth it if you spend alot of time using brushes, the pen sensitivity makes it possible to get very accurate brush strokes. If most of what you do is cloning and healing then a good laser mouse is fine. In fact sometimes when I get lazy I just use my mouse... though its a logitech G9 where you can adjust the DPI (sensitivity to movements) on the fly.

[DAdeGroot]

Hey Rai, if I buy one will my post skills become as top notch as yours? Never used one before so I guess I should, make life easier hey?


They take a bit of getting used to, but once you have you'll wonder how you got by without one ;-)


@Dave DG, next time shoot her from waist up sitting on the ground hanging on to the rings with more appropriate clothing and lighting, needs edgy contrasty lighting to set th scene better,

Thanks Damian. Edgy usually isn't my style but I'd like to improve in that area in case a client asks for it.

[coalcliff]

Rai, you are the tech king, i am the peasant. Getting more into the brushes as my love hate with PP'ing continues. As a start would you say the pens that come with that special will do?

[Rai33]

Damien - sorry I meant virtual brushes ie. those in post processing programs. Yeah the pen that comes with it is all you need. The advantage is as you adjust the pressure of the pen on the pad the brush stroke on-screen is also lighter/darker. Whereas with a mouse you'd just get one size and you would need to adjust the brush settings to get a finer/lighter stroke. Take a peek at this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy_8k4Buwng

[coalcliff]

No wurries Rai, I meant the virtual brushes in PP! the second part you answered the way i was hoping, i.e. not to get a $300 brush to use on the tablet!.

Think I will order a tablet and have a go! thanks for the info.

[ed.]

Anyone have a 5D classic for sale?

[wardie]

+100 on getting a Wacom. If you are looking at PP then it makes a huge difference in the process.

[The Moose]

Anyone have a 5D classic for sale?

Have you tried OCAU or any other sites like that? It's a lot more active than I thought it would be! Might need to go to eBay to get one.

[coalcliff]

Just watched a clip on youtube, I have been doing my pping with a mouse , which they say is like trying to create a master painting with a rock, not a brush. Tablet ordered( once again this site costs me $$$ lol)

@Ed, anytime you wanna come down my way to shoot, more that happy to hook up. Although i do get my second shooters aka VALS a little damp apparently.

[BOSS]

Just watched a clip on youtube, I have been doing my pping with a mouse , which they say is like trying to create a master painting with a rock, not a brush. Tablet ordered( once again this site costs me $$$ lol)

@Ed, anytime you wanna come down my way to shoot, more that happy to hook up. Although i do get my second shooters aka VALS a little damp apparently.

Maybe they should bring wetsuits or trout fishing waders lol

[AdamC]

Not sure if anyone would remember/care but I got a HTC something or other last year with 3 and had problems with it from day one. Established the keyboard was cactus and took it back to get repaired with 3 days left of the warranty. Had read horror stories from whirlpudlians about how bad the service was for repairing these things in Oz and was preparing to wait several months before getting it back. Anyway, had the unit back less than 2 weeks after I dropped it off!

Hadnt used it since getting it back though, but thought I would have a good look around at apps and such to make it usable. Found a good replacement for the HTC dialer and also for the default contact list thing. Also found that microsoft wrote a decent facebook app as well that I like better than the iPhone one. Grabbed a free browser as well, skyfire, like safari and works great. Wouldnt mind trying it on a device with a higher res screen and a bit more grunt, anyone want to give me a HTC Touch HD? ;)

Also found a few options for syncing it with the mac, they cost but not too much.

HTC blows chunks. Every one of our 12-ish Touch Duals has been back for repair at least once, some 3 times. Won't touch them again.

5D Classic

I think you mean "5D Mk 1" :P


I watched my most recent package land in Perth and taxi to the gate.

You have a problem, you know that don't you? :)

[ed.]

I think you mean "5D Mk 1" :P
It will forever be known as the classic! :p

Just watched a clip on youtube, I have been doing my pping with a mouse , which they say is like trying to create a master painting with a rock, not a brush. Tablet ordered( once again this site costs me $$$ lol)

@Ed, anytime you wanna come down my way to shoot, more that happy to hook up. Although i do get my second shooters aka VALS a little damp apparently.
Geez, I just use the touch pad on my laptop. You guys are spoilt!
I'll venture down one day! Heard there are some nice waterfalls too :cool:

[S7000]

Geez, I just use the touch pad on my laptop. You guys are spoilt!


Touch pad with the BIC biro special...

[alexanderGARDNER]

October 27th to November 11th I'll be in Cairns....anyone coming? :)

[The Moose]

I've only used a tablet at shops mucking around :lol: I don't think I really need one either so I'm not missing out I don't think!

Waiting at the station to catch a bus home is annoying enough as it is. It's even worse when you've got a 1D2 at home waiting for you! :p

[S7000]

October 27th to November 11th I'll be in Cairns....anyone coming? :)

Your shout?

[coalcliff]

October 27th to November 11th I'll be in Cairns....anyone coming? :)

And miss the Snowy Ride, I don't think so.

3 years ago I went on it and missed my partners only brothers wedding.:cool:

[tangcla]

October 27th to November 11th I'll be in Cairns....anyone coming? :)

Is that the venue for the Melb meet? :p

[fungry]

Is that the venue for the Melb meet? :p
Or Australia Meet? :)

POTNAC, congregate!

[alexanderGARDNER]

Speaking of Melbourne Meet, I'd like to focus on Street Portraiture next month.
Who's up for that?

[The Moose]

Oh my god. I know the body is practically the same but the 1D2 is even better to use! I love it already :)

Edit: And Dan, you packed it extremely well! Thanks heaps!

[alexanderGARDNER]

Oh my god. I know the body is practically the same but the 1D2 is even better to use! I love it already :)

Edit: And Dan, you packed it extremely well! Thanks heaps!

And they only get better.

[The Moose]

And they only get better.

Don't tell me that... I can't afford a 1D2N or 1D3 :lol:

[fungry]

Don't tell me that... I can't afford a 1D2N or 1D3 :lol:
I'll gladly inherit the 1D2.

edit/.
Actually nevermind. I want to see this:
BODY
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV (when it comes out)
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Canon EOS-1D classic

[alexanderGARDNER]

Oh, and folks. My shout for Cairns.
If you can squeeze into a gear bag and pay for your excess weight whilst being able to come out of the cargo hold live in Cairns I'll treat you to dinner at my mum's resturant and carry your sorry arse to check in at Melbourne. ;)

[The Moose]

I'll gladly inherit the 1D2.

edit/.
Actually nevermind. I want to see this:
BODY
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV (when it comes out)
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Canon EOS-1D classic

:lol: Well I've got the classic and Mark II in my possession right now. I didn't even know what a 1D was when I first got my 400D and now look at me! I don't know how or why but the Mark II feels lighter than the classic. It makes no sense!

Dan, PM me when you've cleared your PM's and then I can reply :lol:

[-spam-]

HTC blows chunks. Every one of our 12-ish Touch Duals has been back for repair at least once, some 3 times. Won't touch them again.

Yeah, they arent that great. But I was still impressed to get this one back in less than 2 weeks.

May as well get some use out of it too, bloody thing cost me enough :confused:

[S7000]

Picked up RHCP - Californication today. Oh how I love vinyl. 4 sided double. :D

[paulgolf5]

Hi Guys. I have a question of fellow Aussie POTNers. Do you know of a similar site to something like smugmug where the purchase and more specifically the print options are undertaken in OZ rather than in the US ? I get approached by friends etc to buy images on my pbase site and it would be far simpler for me to use a web site where people can help themselves and purchase prints (and I get a cut of course).

[-spam-]

Hi Guys. I have a question of fellow Aussie POTNers. Do you know of a similar site to something like smugmug where the purchase and more specifically the print options are undertaken in OZ rather than in the US ? I get approached by friends etc to buy images on my pbase site and it would be far simpler for me to use a web site where people can help themselves and purchase prints (and I get a cut of course).

As far as I know, Red Bubble prints locally (was started by an Aussie as well I think). Can set your mark up on a variety of products there too.

[mickeyjuice]

Wacom Intuous3 A5 ( think thats 6x8 ) going pretty cheap $299 at HT. Why the runout sale? because its been superceeded by the intuous4.

http://ht.com.au/part/Q0602-Wacom-Intuos3-A5-USB-Digitizer-stylus-20.3-x-15.2-cm-wired-USB-tungsten-grey/detail.hts

I use the 6x8 and its very nice for post processing work.

Yeah, that's the one I posted a couple of weeks ago, and Al and I got. One of these days I will get to install it...

Speaking of "Mic and I", how come neither of you are on MSN any more? :confused:

I usually am, but it's been insane as we head into finals and that's combined with moving house...

Just watched a clip on youtube, I have been doing my pping with a mouse , which they say is like trying to create a master painting with a rock, not a brush. Tablet ordered( once again this site costs me $$$ lol)

If it's good, post a link. Anyone finds good stuff, post a link to share.

[S7000]

400D crowd, here is something for you: Clickety Click (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=742806) A hack for a few different things. Looks ok. I might do it to mine some time.

[The Moose]

400D crowd, here is something for you: Clickety Click (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=742806) A hack for a few different things. Looks ok. I might do it to mine some time.

If I still had mine I'd try it but it's my girlfriend's now and I'd probably stuff it up or something :p

Edit: Hey look over here, a 5D... Mark II: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=743461

Are you on OCAU? Maybe post a WTB there.

[tangcla]

There's a 5D2 that sold on OCAU for $2900 a few days ago.

[DAdeGroot]

Hey, has anyone got a 75-300 kit lens gathering dust that they wouldn't mind selling ?
My Father could do with one for a Father's day pressie ;-)

[ANGUS]

Pfft, that's old.

I have an aircraft radar that tracks the plane in real time now, so I know exactly where it is.

I watched my most recent package land in Perth and taxi to the gate.

I listened to my last one land at the airport on my radio scanner. :lol: tracking nerds FTW!

[mickeyjuice]

Speaking of Melbourne Meet, I'd like to focus on Street Portraiture next month.
Who's up for that?
Me, if it doesn't clash with a final I'm covering.
Hey, has anyone got a 75-300 kit lens gathering dust that they wouldn't mind selling ?
My Father could do with one for a Father's day pressie ;-)

Your grandfather wants a 75-300?

[tupper]

400D crowd, here is something for you: Clickety Click (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=742806) A hack for a few different things. Looks ok. I might do it to mine some time.

Mine was rubbish at ISO 1600.. why go beyond.. :lol:

[ANGUS]

Speaking of Melbourne Meet, I'd like to focus on Street Portraiture next month.
Who's up for that?

Im up for that, any chance we can do it either the 4th, 5th or 6th of September as im in Melbourne for those days

[Scott H]

Hi all,

It seems change is in the wind for me, as my employer will be relocating me to Adelaide next month to take up a new position on a project in the CBD. So its temporarily bye bye to Brissie and down to Adelaide we go!

Anyone in this thread an Adelaide'ian?

-Scott

[ANGUS]

Got a pair of Canon CPE4 battery packs im thinking of selling, getting into a few other unfortunately pricey hobbies so unloading some stuff i dont use all that much. Want around $190 each posted but am open to offers. In perfect nick.

[blackshadow]

Hi Guys. I have a question of fellow Aussie POTNers. Do you know of a similar site to something like smugmug where the purchase and more specifically the print options are undertaken in OZ rather than in the US ? I get approached by friends etc to buy images on my pbase site and it would be far simpler for me to use a web site where people can help themselves and purchase prints (and I get a cut of course).

I've been wanting the same myself unfortunately I can't find a better solution. I wish SM would do international currency and electronic payments - having the prints come from the US is no drama - they usually arrive with clients in Australia in a week from when they order.

[The Moose]

I still think basketball is one of the worst sports to shoot!

[mickeyjuice]

basketball is one of the worst sports

Correct.

[The Moose]

Correct.
:lol: Not far off that either. It's not bad but I do get bored of it.

[DAdeGroot]

Your grandfather wants a 75-300?

Bah, no I want one to give to my Father for Father's Day :P


It seems change is in the wind for me, as my employer will be relocating me to Adelaide next month to take up a new position on a project in the CBD. So its temporarily bye bye to Brissie and down to Adelaide we go!

Anyone in this thread an Adelaide'ian?


Oh noes! Adelaide has weird weather and serial killers :P

[-spam-]

Hi all,

It seems change is in the wind for me, as my employer will be relocating me to Adelaide next month to take up a new position on a project in the CBD. So its temporarily bye bye to Brissie and down to Adelaide we go!

Anyone in this thread an Adelaide'ian?

-Scott

Bummer scott :(

Havnt really been paying attention since deferring uni for the semester, but is adelaide starting to pick up development wise?

[AdamC]

Hi Guys. I have a question of fellow Aussie POTNers. Do you know of a similar site to something like smugmug where the purchase and more specifically the print options are undertaken in OZ rather than in the US ? I get approached by friends etc to buy images on my pbase site and it would be far simpler for me to use a web site where people can help themselves and purchase prints (and I get a cut of course).

As far as I know, Red Bubble prints locally (was started by an Aussie as well I think). Can set your mark up on a variety of products there too.

Aside from Redbubble, the only other one I know of is progalleries.com.au, which I use/have used. Ugly site, unfriendly to use, but seems to work ok.

Bah, no I want one to give to my Father for Father's Day :P

Don't like him very much, do you? :)

[S7000]

Hey, has anyone got a 75-300 kit lens gathering dust that they wouldn't mind selling ?
My Father could do with one for a Father's day pressie ;-)

How much you offering?

Mine was rubbish at ISO 1600.. why go beyond.. :lol:

I'd do it for the spot metering mainly. Something the 400 definitely lacked!

I still think basketball is one of the worst sports to shoot!

Never shot it, but since I stopped playing it, have hated it.

[BOSS]

Aside 'snip'



Don't like him very much, do you? :)

It all stems from something nasty he saw behind the wood shed as a child.

[DAdeGroot]

Don't like him very much, do you? :)

Well he has a track record with gadgets, so I'll see how he goes with a cheap lens before giving him anything better :P

How much you offering?


Depends, how much do you want for it ? ;-)

[paulgolf5]

Many thanks everyone for the suggestions about hosting images / purchasing / printing options. Will check them out.

[The Moose]

Photos from tonight's basketball... Click through for my Flickr if you want to see more :lol:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3858194181_12c6beb9fd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/glenn-v/page2/)

I love using the 1D2. Now I just need to find a Firewire port and install the stuff so I can fix anything up, like change Dan's name to mine :lol:

[S7000]

Photos from tonight's basketball... Click through for my Flickr if you want to see more :lol:



I love using the 1D2. Now I just need to find a Firewire port and install the stuff so I can fix anything up, like change Dan's name to mine :lol:

Make sure you get the right fire wire cable! :p

[NicD]

Hi all,

It seems change is in the wind for me, as my employer will be relocating me to Adelaide next month to take up a new position on a project in the CBD. So its temporarily bye bye to Brissie and down to Adelaide we go!

Anyone in this thread an Adelaide'ian?

-Scott

One from adelaide here, and i know there are quite a few more that dont visit here to often, if you take a look at my sig you will see an adelaide thread.

Many thanks everyone for the suggestions about hosting images / purchasing / printing options. Will check them out.

If you use smugmug you can install paypal into the site to allow you full printing and payment responsibility.

take a look at my site in the galleries to see what its like.

http://www.nicdavel.com (http://www.nicdavel.com/)

[The Moose]

Make sure you get the right fire wire cable! :p

Dan gave me one with the camera :) I didn't get one with the classic and I never bothered to either. This time I will bother but I don't think we have any computers or laptops with a port... I remembered I saw something like this: http://www.getprice.com.au/Belkin-FireWire-Notebook-Adapter-FireWire-Adapter-3-Ports-F5U513-Gpnc_512--37386964.htm but it's a fair amount of money.

[alexanderGARDNER]

My 400D now has spot metering.
HOW AWESOME IS THAT!? The one thing that I missed using in this body is HERE!!!

EDIT: Wait, does this mean I need to set up all my cards for this?

[The Moose]

My 400D now has spot metering.
HOW AWESOME IS THAT!? The one thing that I missed using in this body is HERE!!!

Now who needs to upgrade to FF or 1-series or move to Nikon when you've got spot metering on your 400D?! :lol:

I can honestly say I have barely ever used spot metering but I feel it's something I've neglected since I've had my classic. I'll try use it more now that I've got the Mark II :lol:

[S7000]

My 400D now has spot metering.
HOW AWESOME IS THAT!? The one thing that I missed using in this body is HERE!!!

So it was an easy install I'm guessing. Nice one, Al! :D

[alexanderGARDNER]

Now who needs to upgrade to FF or 1-series or move to Nikon when you've got spot metering on your 400D?! :lol:

I can honestly say I have barely ever used spot metering but I feel it's something I've neglected since I've had my classic. I'll try use it more now that I've got the Mark II :lol:

I want to...still.

So it was an easy install I'm guessing. Nice one, Al! :D

It's pretty straight forward. My 8GB cards can't be made bootable though so without them I don't have the extra features.

[DigitalDabbler]

The gearbox bill starts to stretch the friendship too after a while :(only if you're dumping the clutch racing cars off the lightsAlso starts to strain it a bit if you are pushing more power than stock...Comes with the territory. I don't push mine that hard.My 400D now has spot metering.
HOW AWESOME IS THAT!? The one thing that I missed using in this body is HERE!!!

EDIT: Wait, does this mean I need to set up all my cards for this?Yep. This is a safety mechanism. It means that if your camera crashes, you can just swap out to a non-chdk card and all will be restored. (you may need to pull your battery). Oh yeah. check out the scripting - among other features.

http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK

Edit: Waiting for my A590. I bought a P&S simply so that I could hack it. I think this may have a little sadness associated.

From my reading, the earlier versions were VxWorks IIRC, a flavour of unix. How cool would it be to be able to rsh into your camera. Rsync would be pretty cool, too. (is there a totally nerd smiley?)

C:\>

[alexanderGARDNER]

This is a safety mechanism. It means that if your camera crashes, you can just swap out to a non-chdk card and all will be restored. (you may need to pull your battery). Oh yeah. check out the scripting - among other features.

http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK

Edit: Waiting for my A590. I bought a P&S simply so that I could hack it. I think this may have a little sadness associated.

C:\>

A bit of crap. Nice features but the delivery is too gimicky. IS there a way to implement this on my cards that are larger than 4GB?

[The Moose]

I thought I'd be ok with a Tamron 28-75 but I'm contemplating waiting until after my birthday and part of the summer holidays to see if I can possibly afford a 16-35... I'm crazy :lol: I'd be stuffed if I needed to buy a car.

Edit: I want/need USM and the build, that's why I'm thinking about it. I'm spoiled by the 1D2 + 70-200 :p Or go for an older 17-35 or 16-35 mark I to save money and buy a 400/5.6? I like that idea.

[DigitalDabbler]

A bit of crap. Nice features but the delivery is too gimicky. IS there a way to implement this on my cards that are larger than 4GB?From what I can tell (only 99.5% sure), the CHDK has no effect upon your camera's original memory limits. That is set by the FAT 32 filesystem. As of this evening I was reading that
File system

Operating system FAT FAT32 NTFS HFS+
Windows 2000 4 GB* 32 GB 16 TB -
Windows XP / Vista 4 GB* 32 GB 16 TB -
Mac OS X 10.1.x - 128 GB - 2 TB
Mac OS X 10.2.x - 128 GB - 8 TB
Mac OS X 10.3.x - ( -> 128 GB) - 16 TB
Mac OS X 10.4.x - ( -> 128 GB) - 16 TB
Mac OS X 10.5.x - ( -> 128 GB) - 16 TBmeans that FAT 32 was only good for 32 GB. It sees my 320 GB USB drive just fine. The CHDK just takes advantage of a kernel hook and links itself into the the camera's OS. It unlocks some features of the dig!c chip and nothing else. It won't affect your card capacity at all. It's just a file that temporarily patches your firmware, each time you turn your camera on with a card with the chdk installed. If you want confirmation, set your camera to shoot without card, and having played with the CHDK, pull the card and see for yourself that the camera still works. It will.

Edit: I have a 16GB extreme III CF card. I'm prepared to risk trashing it.

C:\>

[photobitz]

I thought I'd be ok with a Tamron 28-75 but I'm contemplating waiting until after my birthday and part of the summer holidays to see if I can possibly afford a 16-35... I'm crazy :lol: I'd be stuffed if I needed to buy a car.

Edit: I want/need USM and the build, that's why I'm thinking about it. I'm spoiled by the 1D2 + 70-200 :p Or go for an older 17-35 or 16-35 mark I to save money and buy a 400/5.6? I like that idea.

Sounds like the sort of reasoning that goes on in my head :lol:

[DigitalDabbler]

I thought I'd be ok with a Tamron 28-75 but I'm contemplating waiting until after my birthday and part of the summer holidays to see if I can possibly afford a 16-35... I'm crazy :lol: I'd be stuffed if I needed to buy a car.

Edit: I want/need USM and the build, that's why I'm thinking about it. I'm spoiled by the 1D2 + 70-200 :p Or go for an older 17-35 or 16-35 mark I to save money and buy a 400/5.6? I like that idea.Go the 70-200. Once you go white, you won't go back ;) 2.8 or 4.0?

C:\>

[fungry]

Hahaha Glenn, have you decided to keep your 70-200 2.8?

[Highlight_Photography]

Gah...Dont you hate it when your boss asks you to do work from home (Burn 250 DVD's) ready for pickup at 7am this morning and she only left 230 disks and i dont have any? Also what the hell is CDA format? ;) I had to convert everything to MP3.

[photobitz]

CDA is the raw audio format music comes as on CDs...
Sounds a little strange. Tell her your DVD burner melted from over-use.

To everyone else... you suck. I want a tablet now >:(

[Michael]

Gah...Dont you hate it when your boss asks you to do work from home (Burn 250 DVD's) ready for pickup at 7am this morning and she only left 230 disks and i dont have any? Also what the hell is CDA format? ;) I had to convert everything to MP3.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=CDA+file+format

[DAdeGroot]

More 5DII video goodness :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dadegroot/3858862532/

Next time though I need to do manual exposure mode and increase the shutter speed.

[coalcliff]

Yeah, that's the one I posted a couple of weeks ago, and Al and I got. One of these days I will get to install it...



I usually am, but it's been insane as we head into finals and that's combined with moving house...



If it's good, post a link. Anyone finds good stuff, post a link to share.
Good luck balancing your life at the moment, stay sane, errr, if you were sane to start with that is!;)

The clip was basic. not worthy of sharing.:(

.

To everyone else... you suck. I want a tablet now >:(

:cool::p;):D