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

[Scott H]

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.

Subscribed. I will get my lazy ass out to meet some of the Adelaide folks sooner or later. ;)


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

And apparently churches and wineries. The churches dont really appeal to me too much apart from an architecture point of view, but the wineries... what a shame!

Bummer scott :(

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

Cant speak for the whole area since I really havent been paying too much attention until now. But for my company, they are apparently growing their business there at a rate of knots.

I still plan to return to Brisbane sooner rather than later to build that house we have put so much effort into.

[The Moose]

Chris: I've already got the 70-200/2.8L non-IS :p I was going to get a Tamron 28-75 but now I'm thinking of a 16-35 or similar because I want the USM. Then if I save enough money by buying an older one I'll fill the gap with a 50/1.4 :)

Ed: Yeah I have :lol: I just realised that I do use it more than I think and I want to keep the f/2.8 :lol:

[NicD]

Subscribed. I will get my lazy ass out to meet some of the Adelaide folks sooner or later. ;)



And apparently churches and wineries. The churches dont really appeal to me too much apart from an architecture point of view, but the wineries... what a shame!



Cant speak for the whole area since I really havent been paying too much attention until now. But for my company, they are apparently growing their business there at a rate of knots.

I still plan to return to Brisbane sooner rather than later to build that house we have put so much effort into.

What company are you over here for mate?

and yeah make sure you get out to a meet, if we get them going atleast, this months one failed because everyone had work/couldn't make it.

[DAdeGroot]

And apparently churches and wineries. The churches dont really appeal to me too much apart from an architecture point of view, but the wineries... what a shame!


Oh yeah that is the one thing I do miss from down there, living 1/2 drive from the Barossa wineries.

[tangcla]

So I think I'm going Werribee Open Range Zoo on Sunday. Do you think the 70-200 on the 1D3 is long enough?

Or should I take the 5D2 instead?

[Michael]

So I think I'm going Werribee Open Range Zoo on Sunday. Do you think the 70-200 on the 1D3 is long enough?

Or should I take the 5D2 instead?
If you think the 70-200 on the 1D3 isn't going to be long enough, taking the 5D2 isn't really going to help...

[DAdeGroot]

So I think I'm going Werribee Open Range Zoo on Sunday. Do you think the 70-200 on the 1D3 is long enough?

Or should I take the 5D2 instead?

Hire / Borrow / Steal a 1.4x TC and go with the 1D3. It's still not going to be long enough, but it'll be better than 200mm. As Michael said, opting for full frame isn't going to make it any longer :P

[NicD]

If you think the 70-200 on the 1D3 isn't going to be long enough, taking the 5D2 isn't really going to help...

Hire / Borrow / Steal a 1.4x TC and go with the 1D3. It's still not going to be long enough, but it'll be better than 200mm. As Michael said, opting for full frame isn't going to make it any longer :P

but with the extra MP he will be able to crop alot more?

[The Moose]

So I think I'm going Werribee Open Range Zoo on Sunday. Do you think the 70-200 on the 1D3 is long enough?

Or should I take the 5D2 instead?

Werribee Zoo isn't that exciting :lol: I don't think I've been with my 70-200 but I went with my 75-300 on the 400D and it was ok. I'd go 5D2 with 70-200 + 1.4x maybe. The 5D2 because of the weight, unless you don't mind carrying around the 1D3 all day. Personally the animals don't interest me anymore so next time I go I'll be taking a wider lens to get shots of who I go with.

[DAdeGroot]

but with the extra MP he will be able to crop alot more?

Well yes, but ideally you don't want to crop at all. :P

[tangcla]

Anyone in Melbourne have a 1.4xTC?

[SeanDudding]

Now I am happy with my 50 F1.2L I need to sell my immaculate 50mm F1.4. What sort of price should I advertise it for??

[ed.]

Now I am happy with my 50 F1.2L I need to sell my immaculate 50mm F1.4. What sort of price should I advertise it for??
About $250.
I'll buy it $200 pickup.

:p

[ed.]

Anyone in Melbourne have a 1.4xTC?
Maybe if you pay shipping back and forth you can borrow my 300/4L IS USM?

[tangcla]

the 300mm would be a heavy mofo, would it not? I need it for Sunday so it'd be a bit late notice, lol.

[ed.]

the 300mm would be a heavy mofo, would it not? I need it for Sunday so it'd be a bit late notice, lol.
Nah this is the f/4 version, not the f/2.8.

[Highlight_Photography]

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?
How did you manage that?

[S7000]

How did you manage that?

Check out the link a couple of pages back. Just a handy hack from the camera forum.

[blackshadow]

Anyone in Melbourne have a 1.4xTC?

I've got a 1.4x TC and a 400 f5.6 as well. If you want to borrow either give me a holler. The 400 is similar size/weight to the 70-200 f2.8L IS.

[Highlight_Photography]

Check out the link a couple of pages back. Just a handy hack from the camera forum.
Thank you muchly.

[Scott H]

What company are you over here for?

It's a company called BMD e*3. It's a construction company. I have been working on a major alliance project since september and the project is starting to ramp down. So its back to the parent company and down to Adelaide! If all goes to plan I will be be starting in October.

Exciting...

[Welby]

Anyone going to the WRC Rally australia next week?

[Scott H]

Anyone going to the WRC Rally australia next week?

Hell yes!

[The Moose]

Where is the Rally?

[tangcla]

Ooh, thanks Richard, let me determine for sure if I'm going on Sunday and I'll let you know :)

[S7000]

Anyone going to the WRC Rally australia next week?

Where is it?

[ANGUS]

Just out of curiosity and completely off topic. Any amateur radio users here?

[Highlight_Photography]

Just out of curiosity and completely off topic. Any amateur radio users here?
Used to be.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Just out of curiosity and completely off topic. Any amateur radio users here?

I occasionally tune in to Gold FM or Triple J when I don't have my iPhone plugged in...


:p

[ANGUS]

Used to be.

Fair enough, why did you stop? I sit my test on the 19th of September.

[Welby]

Rally is based in the northern rivers. Murwillumbah and surrounding areas. I've scored a little media job interviewing drivers at the end of a couple of stages a day :)

[BOSS]

I occasionally tune in to Gold FM or Triple J when I don't have my iPhone plugged in...


:p

LOL,LOL

[ANGUS]

I occasionally tune in to Gold FM or Triple J when I don't have my iPhone plugged in...


:p

Thats a bit more amateur then im referring too :p

[smythie]

Where is the Rally?

Where is it?
Kyogle area IIRC. That's if it goes ahead - a local MP is apparently lodging legal action to prevent the event going off

-edit- ahh too slow :?

[Highlight_Photography]

Fair enough, why did you stop? I sit my test on the 19th of September.
Sold the radio due to me needing the money. Thinking about getting back into it.



Question - Does anyone know how to partition a hard drive in Windows 7?


Thanks

[BOSS]

Thats a bit more amateur then im referring too :p

Well I've got my Professional Licence,does that count?

[The Moose]

Someone should know this... You know on cameras like the 1D2 where it has the little Firewire port? My laptop has one of those. But so does the 1D2! So I can't use the cord, do they sell or even make small-to-small ones? :lol:

Edit: All good. It's just a 4-pin to 4-pin one, I never realised the 4-pin was so small compared to a 6-pin so I assumed the smaller one was called something else. Can get one for <$10 on eBay but I'll try find one local first.

[fungry]

Sold the radio due to me needing the money. Thinking about getting back into it.



Question - Does anyone know how to partition a hard drive in Windows 7?


Thanks
Run > diskmgmt.msc
That is,... if it can do it. Otherwise you may need a third party program. *Should be able to though :)*

[BOSS]

Kyogle area IIRC. That's if it goes ahead - a local MP is apparently lodging legal action to prevent the event going off

-edit- ahh too slow :?

Whats this MPs problem?

[alexanderGARDNER]

Thats a bit more amateur then im referring too :p

Occasionally when I break the antennae on the car I have to inch forward at the lights when the signal get fuzzy just so it'll clear up!

THEMZ MAD RADIO SKILLZ THERE! ;)

[BOSS]

Occasionally when I break the antennae on the car I have to inch forward at the lights when the signal get fuzzy just so it'll clear up!

THEMZ MAD RADIO SKILLZ THERE! ;)

ROFLMAO,so is that like foot zoom for cameras?

[ANGUS]

Occasionally when I break the antennae on the car I have to inch forward at the lights when the signal get fuzzy just so it'll clear up!

THEMZ MAD RADIO SKILLZ THERE! ;)

:lol: Listening to CB at the moment untill i get my license... I know i will likely get killed but some users arent the sharpest tools in the shed!

[alexanderGARDNER]

:lol: Listening to CB at the moment untill i get my license... I know i will likely get killed but some users arent the sharpest tools in the shed!

Internet forums are where the vast majority have moved to.

Where's the latest Canon vs Nikon thread?

ROFLMAO,so is that like foot zoom for cameras?

It's almost like Live View.

[smythie]

Whats this MPs problem?Aside from the usual problems that come with being MP's? :lol:

They're arguing environmental grounds - danger to wildlife straying onto the stages and such.

The sort of danger that same wildlife is exposed to every day. :roll:

[BOSS]

Aside from the usual problems that come with being MP's? :lol:

They're arguing environmental grounds - danger to wildlife straying onto the stages and such.

The sort of danger that same wildlife is exposed to every day. :roll:

Good grief,that old chestnut again.

[Welby]

Case has been thrown out of court today. They'll try again but have no luck.

[Highlight_Photography]

Run > diskmgmt.msc
That is,... if it can do it. Otherwise you may need a third party program. *Should be able to though :)*
Nope can't select it to "Partition as active"

[BOSS]

Fair enough, why did you stop? I sit my test on the 19th of September.

Our Father in Heaven ...---...

[ANGUS]

Our Father in Heaven ...---...

So you are on ham radio? Whats your callsign? i got mine chosen out :D

[BOSS]

So you are on ham radio? Whats your callsign? i got mine chosen out :D

No Angus, not on ham radio,still hold(even though I'm retired)my operators licence.

[ANGUS]

No Angus, not on ham radio,still hold(even though I'm retired)my operators licence.

ah fair enough.

[amsm]

Just out of curiosity and completely off topic. Any amateur radio users here?

Yup.

[ANGUS]

Yup.

Once i get my license sorted we should all organize a POTN chat on an IRPL node somewhere thats not very active to avoid interference. Does your radio do IRPL?

[photobitz]

Nope can't select it to "Partition as active"

Well you can't play with an OS partition while Windows is running so if you just have a single partition filling your entire disk you'll need to do it offline via an ATA/IDE to USB cable. I don't think Windows even asks you to set up partitions on install...

[amsm]

Once i get my license sorted we should all organize a POTN chat on an IRPL node somewhere thats not very active to avoid interference. Does your radio do IRPL?

Ah...I don't know, to be honest, it's not something that has really interested me so I have never checked. :oops: I'm more into HF and general rag-chewing on the local repeaters.

Kind of old-fashioned and foolish, especially for an IT guy, but Echo-link, IRPL and that kind of thing just doesn't seem like radio to me :D

[amsm]

Well you can't play with an OS partition while Windows is running so if you just have a single partition filling your entire disk you'll need to do it offline via an ATA/IDE to USB cable. I don't think Windows even asks you to set up partitions on install...

I have a feeling it does. I just installed XP on a new hdd in the kids laptop the other day and I think it gave the option to set up partitions...I didn't, so i can't be sure. Pretty sure it did back in the NT and 2K days

BTW, the whole rebuilding process just reinforced my dislike of Windows :mad:

[amsm]

Once i get my license sorted we should all organize a POTN chat on an IRPL node somewhere thats not very active to avoid interference. Does your radio do IRPL?

I should have said good luck with your exam. Which level are you going for ? I am a Standard license holder, which used to be called Novice in the old days, when you had to do 5wpm Morse.

I have swung in and out of activity, but I have always kept my license current. Am waiting for those sunspots to do their thing...hopefully activity will start increasing over the summer and it'll be back to working the world on 10 watts into a few feet of damp string :D:D

[ANGUS]

For those interested... $135 posted for a 1TB Drive for the next 30 mins... Is samsung any good?

[The Moose]

For those interested... $135 posted for a 1TB Drive for the next 30 mins... Is samsung any good?

I think I remember reading that Samsung hard drives are just rebadged Western Digitals, so if true then they're fine. Even if they're not WD's, you'd think they'd be alright.

Edit: Andrew how are you liking your 1D2? Phil got one recently to take over his 400D and I got rid of my 400D (and will get rid of the 1D classic when it eventually finds someone who wants it!) for a 1D2. I'm loving mine so far.

[ANGUS]

I should have said good luck with your exam. Which level are you going for ? I am a Standard license holder, which used to be called Novice in the old days, when you had to do 5wpm Morse.

I have swung in and out of activity, but I have always kept my license current. Am waiting for those sunspots to do their thing...hopefully activity will start increasing over the summer and it'll be back to working the world on 10 watts into a few feet of damp string :D:D

Thanks, just sticking with foundation license for now. Like the callsign i can get VK2FOTO. What is this about sun spots?

[ANGUS]

I think I remember reading that Samsung hard drives are just rebadged Western Digitals, so if true then they're fine. Even if they're not WD's, you'd think they'd be alright.

Edit: Andrew how are you liking your 1D2? Phil got one recently to take over his 400D and I got rid of my 400D (and will get rid of the 1D classic when it eventually finds someone who wants it!) for a 1D2. I'm loving mine so far.

Bugger sold out anyway...

[fungry]

Samsung drives are decent. The comment about they are rebadged WDs, highly unlikely as they have their own production fabs.

So what exactly is this test you are doing Angus? To be licensed to _____ ? Sorry for my ignorance ;)

[ANGUS]

Samsung drives are decent. The comment about they are rebadged WDs, highly unlikely as they have their own production fabs.

So what exactly is this test you are doing Angus? To be licensed to _____ ? Sorry for my ignorance ;)

Transmit on 2m and 70cm Amateur Radio. Basicly local and even world wide communications over radio. Oh and i get my own callsign of which i will be choosing VK2FOTO

[tangcla]

Question - Does anyone know how to partition a hard drive in Windows 7?Few variables... do you have an SSD?
Are you already in Windows 7?
Are you comfortable with command line?

I recommend diskpart :) but I just do mine when I install Windows7. It also aligns my partition for the SSD.

Also you can't set a logical partition as active, you need to delete the partition and create it as a primary (or use a third party WYSIWYG like Paragon Partition Manager) before you can set it as active.

[tangcla]

For those interested... $135 posted for a 1TB Drive for the next 30 mins... Is samsung any good?

Samsung have been pretty good in my experience. Then again, I try to change hard drives over time so I don't need to worry about it dying :)

[amsm]

Thanks, just sticking with foundation license for now. Like the callsign i can get VK2FOTO. What is this about sun spots?

Nice callsign..hope no-one steals it out from under you before you pass your license ! :p

Sunspots have a dramatic effect on HF propagation. At when the sunspot cycle is at a high point, you can get amazing DX, hence the "work the world on 10 watts into a bit of damp string". When it's at a low point, like now, good DX is much harder to find, unless you have kilowatt output and massive antennae

http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/propagation/ionospheric/hf-propagation-sunspots.php

Even as a Foundation license holder, you can work the 10, 15, 40 and 80m bands (http://www.wia.org.au/licences/foundation/about/) (http://www.wia.org.au/licences/foundation/about/%29).

Only downside for city-dwellers is that HF antenna setups aren't exactly small or subtle (this is a smallish setup, couldn't find any bigger ones as qrz.com is down atm) (http://www.ki5dr.com/k5na.htm) (technically, these are decidely average pics too, for a photography forum :) ). I guess a decent multiband vertical wouldn't be too bad, but towers and big beams are pretty much out.

[Highlight_Photography]

Got the partition done early this morning via command. Now I can have OS on one and my images on the other.

[charlieharper]

....So its temporarily bye bye to Brissie and down to Adelaide we go........ Greetings and welcome (again ;) ) !!

...... Oh noes! Adelaide has weird weather and serial killers :POur weather isn't that bad !!

....... I need to sell my immaculate 50mm F1.4. What sort of price should I advertise it for??

Somewhere around the $250 might give you a REALLY QUICK sale ;) .....

CH

[charlieharper]

Don't you hate it when someone calls from a private number and they don't leave their number on voicemail?No...That's the best !! That's why I don't have voice-mail or and answering machine !!

Generally, if someone rings me, they want something. So, when I had voicemail, they'd leave a message "Come and help me with ....", and of course they knew that you would receive the message so now the monkey is on MY back.

If they want to talk to me, they can keep the monkey until they can actually talk to me.

This way I don't look rude by not returning their calls, and as an added bonus, quite often their problems fix themselves without my help, or they weren't really that important, so I don't have to do whatever it was they originally wanted me for anyhow !!

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

In reference to my previous post, THIS ARTICLE (http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25987977-5006301,00.html) from todays Adelaide Advertiser........

Bodies found in house fire ruins at Old Noarlunga

The couple, aged in their early thirties, lost their lives in the pre-dawn blaze at a house in a modest suburban street south of Adelaide. Last night, it was unclear how they died but police were treating their deaths as suspicious.
The Advertiser understands one of the victims was restrained, but police would not confirm this.CH

[ed.]

Tax time.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3862139792_2d9718138c_o.jpg

[The Moose]

Sunday is going to be a big shooting day for me, I think. I'm sick of not shooting and not being able to :lol:

[alexanderGARDNER]

Tax time.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3862139792_d2fe3d88f9_m.jpg

Hey Ed....GORGEOUS DARLING!

....except the colour balance between subject and background.

[Highlight_Photography]

Sunday is going to be a big shooting day for me, I think. I'm sick of not shooting and not being able to :lol:
I'm working in Carlton from Today until Monday. Hopefully I'll get into the city after work and get a few shots.

[S7000]

Hopefully I'll be out and about this weekend too. g/fs at her sisters for the weekend, so I'll have plenty of spare time. :lol: As long as I don't get stuck on the couch watching what ever sport may be on.

[tangcla]

Ed, I like your friends :)

[amsm]

Hopefully I'll be out and about this weekend too. g/fs at her sisters for the weekend, so I'll have plenty of spare time. :lol: As long as I don't get stuck on the couch watching what ever sport may be on.

I'll be down shooting the final home-and-away match for the daughter's soccer and taking the team photo for the other U14 girls team.

Go Surfcoast !!

i think it is supposed to be wet....hmmm

[alexanderGARDNER]

i think it is supposed to be wet....hmmm

Which means the concrete won't get done for the driveway and patio.

Oh well.

[S7000]

I'll be down shooting the final home-and-away match for the daughter's soccer and taking the team photo for the other U14 girls team.

Go Surfcoast !!

i think it is supposed to be wet....hmmm

Hopefully the weather here holds out for the weekend. The last few days have been awesome!

[amsm]

Which means the concrete won't get done for the driveway and patio.

Oh well.

Depends how wet it is...a little bit of dampness is always good, it helps the concrete go off properly. Too much, of course, is not good at all...

[ed.]

Hey Ed....GORGEOUS DARLING!

....except the colour balance between subject and background.
Yeah, didn't gel. :p


Ed, I like your friends :)
I'm glad you approve :lol::lol::lol:

[fungry]

Hopefully I'll be out and about this weekend too. g/fs at her sisters for the weekend, so I'll have plenty of spare time. :lol: As long as I don't get stuck on the couch watching what ever sport may be on.

Hopefully the weather here holds out for the weekend. The last few days have been awesome!

I feel like shooting this weekend. Camera been sitting around for the past couple weeks and uni is a bit -_-.

Tomorrow is supposedly meant to be pretty warm.

[ed.]

I'm shooting tomorrow if you want to be a Voice Activated Lightstand and snap some pics in between.

[fungry]

I'm shooting tomorrow if you want to be a Voice Activated Lightstand and snap some pics in between.
Really? :O

[ed.]

Yes really.
Contact me on FB. It will be around 3pm.

[smythie]

Hopefully the weather here holds out for the weekend. The last few days have been awesome!Me too, though I'm more interested in this weather being down in Nowra tomorrow. Might even get the camera out. Gorgeous here in Burwood at the moment

[S7000]

Tomorrow is supposedly meant to be pretty warm.

Good cause I now have plans to fire up the BBQ, then head off to the pub to watch the Union. Aw yeh!

[S7000]

Me too, though I'm more interested in this weather being down in Nowra tomorrow. Might even get the camera out. Gorgeous here in Burwood at the moment

Lovely day today on the North Shore too.

[The Moose]

I might be shooting a footy match tomorrow morning but I'm busy during the day so that's why Sunday will be a proper shooting day for me :lol: Maybe I can get my little sister to model for me. Hmm. That'd be a first.

[fungry]

Yes really.
Contact me on FB. It will be around 3pm.
Shall do later tonight :)

Now... to go or not to go to Chatswood and purchase my copy of Snow Leopard. ???

[Highlight_Photography]

Does anyonw know if Rock Climbing places have a policy against photography? Going to one tonight with Mrs and not sure if I should take camera.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Does anyonw know if Rock Climbing places have a policy against photography? Going to one tonight with Mrs and not sure if I should take camera.

Phone ahead and ask. It's really dependant on the busines owner rather than the industry.

[coalcliff]

Advice for rock climbing pics,

take the photo from above, otherwise all you get is arse.

[Backflipboy]

I'm attending a two day meeting on the 25th floor of an office block in Pitt Street across the road from Sydney Terminal railway station next week. Some interesting shots guaranteed.

[charlieharper]

Advise for rock climbing pics,

take the photo from above, otherwise all you get is arse.Wouldn't it depend on WHO you were photographing as to whether or not that was a good thing :lol: ??

Austen.

[coalcliff]

True Austin,

might end up in the kiss my camel section!

[The Moose]

FAO Anyone with a 1D2

I need a link to the software :lol:

[photobitz]

FAO Anyone with a 1D2

I need a link to the software :lol:

I thougt I sent you a disk?

[The Moose]

I thougt I sent you a disk?

You did :o I'm a spastic, sorry :p

[amsm]

Settling in to my new 15" MBP..ooohh yeah ! :D:D:D:D:D:D

So much faster than the poor old G4 Powerbook. Pictures load almost instantly in LR, even off a USB HDD.

[fungry]

Settling in to my new 15" MBP..ooohh yeah ! :D:D:D:D:D:D

So much faster than the poor old G4 Powerbook. Pictures load almost instantly in LR, even off a USB HDD.
I love my MBP :)

[amsm]

I love my MBP :)

Actually, the old G4 still does everything I need perfectly, except for photo work and heavily graphical things like the surf-club newsletter I edit. I feel like a traitor leaving it for a newer shinier model :confused:

I am sure that will pass, eventually tho :)

The missus wants to get into editing videos etc too, so that was the main reason I got permission.

[ANGUS]

Ive started to loose respect for country area police. Got pulled over today for not giving way to a pedestrian who had just stepped off the curb on the opposite side of the road to what i was turning on too, over 5m away from the lane i was turning into, plus i had a green to turn... Looking forward to my day in court on this one! Thank god for In Car Video in police cars, often does a better job then the eyes on the officers...

[Old Fart]

Ive started to loose respect for country area police. Got pulled over today for not giving way to a pedestrian who had just stepped off the curb on the opposite side of the road to what i was turning on too, over 5m away from the lane i was turning into, plus i had a green to turn... Looking forward to my day in court on this one! Thank god for In Car Video in police cars, often does a better job then the eyes on the officers...

If at a pedestrian crossing, you'll lose. Your only chance would be if you entered the intersection prior to the pedestrian leaving the curb, and they crossed contrary to Do Not Walk light.

The law and common sense do not mix.

[charlieharper]

Has anyone seen the new Rosco "Strobist" (http://www.rosco.com/us/video/strobist.asp) kits ?

They are available from MPX (http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,13229.html) and B & H.

If anyone is doing an order with either of them, I'd be interested in getting a couple of packs.

Austen.

[blackshadow]

I'm feeling like a right idiot this morning - I was putting a stamp on the back of 39 8x12" prints to deliver to a client. It was a new stamp and I didn't realise the ink remained wet for some time and I've managed to smudge ink on all but one print. So I have to get them reprinted (and wear the cost myself).

I'm an IDIOT!

[S7000]

Ive started to loose respect for country area police. Got pulled over today for not giving way to a pedestrian who had just stepped off the curb on the opposite side of the road to what i was turning on too, over 5m away from the lane i was turning into, plus i had a green to turn... Looking forward to my day in court on this one! Thank god for In Car Video in police cars, often does a better job then the eyes on the officers...

Pedestrians have right of way no matter what, no matter where, no matter how stupid the circumstances are. Life is more important than a green light...

Unlucky Angus.

[S7000]

I'm feeling like a right idiot this morning - I was putting a stamp on the back of 39 8x12" prints to deliver to a client. It was a new stamp and I didn't realise the ink remained wet for some time and I've managed to smudge ink on all but one print. So I have to get them reprinted (and wear the cost myself).

I'm an IDIOT!

What prints are they? concert? I'll take them off your hands. :p

[blackshadow]

What prints are they? concert? I'll take them off your hands. :p

If only it were that simple. They are for guests that attended a major fundraising dinner last weekend - only the client and guests get to see them.

If they were concert shots chances are that ink smudges would be lost in the generally black backgrounds.

[charlieharper]

I'm feeling like a right idiot this morning.... So I have to get them reprinted (and wear the cost myself)
I'm an IDIOT!
Probably not much consolation, but as they say, "Sh!t happens" !!

When you get them reprinted, Can you GIVE the "spoiled" prints to your client and get some brownie points with them "Here's a second set for free" ??

Austen.

[The Moose]

Even with a 1-series and an L, I'm standing undercover at my mates' footy because it's raining constantly :lol:

[blackshadow]

Probably not much consolation, but as they say, "Sh!t happens" !!

When you get them reprinted, Can you GIVE the "spoiled" prints to your client and get some brownie points with them "Here's a second set for free" ??

Austen.


I'll be destroying the first prints. If they're not up to scratch the client won't see them. I'll let the client know there was a problem with the first set and that I am having them re-printed - that's all.

[tangcla]

Even with a 1-series and an L, I'm standing undercover at my mates' footy because it's raining constantly :lol:
pfft. Be a man!

[alexanderGARDNER]

pfft. Be a man!

Wear a parka!

[blackshadow]

Wear a parka!

Wear a garbage bag!

[The Moose]

I had a plastic bag over it with a rubber band but then it stopped raining so I took it off and then I must have dropped the rubber band while I walked undercover! It's stopped raining now, second half is about to start so it'll be better for me :p

[mcminty]

Hey, does anyone here have experience with OS X, network USB hubs and USB printers?

I've been wanting to set my old Epson R350 up so I can print from my laptop, while I'm my room. Recently I got a great deal on a Belkin Network USB Hub... yet this whole process is FAR from intuitive.. ::confused: I've had experience in setting up network printers before (at cadets), but this is slightly different that I can type the IP address of the hub.. however I don't know how to tell it that there is a printer attached to the hub.. ><

Any help or ideas would be muchly appreciated. :)

[alexanderGARDNER]

Wear a garbage bag!

With duct tape garbage bag sleeves!

[fungry]

Has anyone seen the new Rosco "Strobist" (http://www.rosco.com/us/video/strobist.asp) kits ?

They are available from MPX (http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,13229.html) and B & H.

If anyone is doing an order with either of them, I'd be interested in getting a couple of packs.

Austen.
Oooo I may be interested. Been wanting gels/filters for my flash for some time :). How do they mount onto the flash head though? I'm assuming the package only includes filters.

[alexanderGARDNER]

Oooo I may be interested. Been wanting gels/filters for my flash for some time :). How do they mount onto the flash head though? I'm assuming the package only includes filters.

Grab some Velcro and do it yourself.

[S7000]

Has anyone seen the new Rosco "Strobist" (http://www.rosco.com/us/video/strobist.asp) kits ?

They are available from MPX (http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,13229.html) and B & H.

If anyone is doing an order with either of them, I'd be interested in getting a couple of packs.

Austen.


Rosco also have this awesome service where if you call up they'll post out some gel swatches for free. ;) You get about 50 or 60 gels all 1" x 3". :D

[-spam-]

pfft. Be a man!

Do the right thing.







/russell peters moment

[fungry]

Grab some Velcro and do it yourself.
Ahhh right! Thanks Al.

[tupper]

Some tax:

Jatilan

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/3866944204_71bd40fc22_o.jpg

From Flickr photo page - http://www.flickr.com/photos/ewantupper/3866944204/

The Jatilan is an ancient dance from Javanese desent called in English, the Horse Trance Dance. This dance has strong links with spirit possession and often dancers go into a trance-like state. While in this trance, they do absurd things like eating glass and walking on hot coals.

Body: 5DmkII
Lens: 85mm f/1.8

VIDEO HERE:
http://www.vimeo.com/6224699

[charlieharper]

Rosco also have this awesome service where if you call up they'll post out some gel swatches for free. ;) You get about 50 or 60 gels all 1" x 3". :D
According to David Hobby, they've been loosing too much $$ on this service and were going to stop it altogether, but Hobby says he convinced Rosco of the usefulness of the little gels, and that is why they have started supplying these........

Clicky linky thingie... (http://strobist.blogspot.com/2009/08/rosco-thinks-big-by-thinking-small.html)

Austen.

[DAdeGroot]

Some tax:

Jatilan

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/3866944204_71bd40fc22_o.jpg


I like it. Good overall mood Ewan.

[ANGUS]

tax from today

[tupper]

I like it. Good overall mood Ewan.

Thanks Dave!

[fungry]

If anyone is ordering anything from the US (ie MPEX), I got a couple small things that I am interested in.

[ed.]

If anyone is ordering anything from the US (ie MPEX), I got a couple small things that I am interested in.
what you buying now?!

[fungry]

what you buying now?!
Well, there is the rosco strobist filter set and maybe a couple more honl speed straps :).

By the way Ed, thanks for the opportunity. It was definitely an eye opener! Enjoyed it very much hehe.

[S7000]

Anyone catch the Wallabies? What a poor first half. Scoreline wasn't too bad considering, but wow. Such poor form, Australia!

[tupper]

Anyone catch the Wallabies? What a poor first half. Scoreline wasn't too bad considering, but wow. Such poor form, Australia!

I only watched it on and off while working after the first 5 minutes.. I knew it wasn't going to be good.

Closer than expected though..

[Highlight_Photography]

Umbrella's or Softbox's....hmmm

[ed.]

Tax from today
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/3867765682_6c6bbeb70c_o.jpg

[The Moose]

Umbrella's or Softbox's....hmmm

Softbox for sure, if you can afford it. I can't so eventually I'm going to get an umbrella :lol:

Staying on the topic of off camera flash, I need to learn to be creative and less serious... Tomorrow really is going to just be a shooting day. I just want to set up and shoot, I don't want to do what I have been and make sure everything is "right" so to speak. Let's hope it works out.

[tangcla]

Tax from today

Looks nice but the background is a bit dark for my liking...

[Highlight_Photography]

This mornings Tax.

Not happy with shadow in first one :(

[fungry]

Cameron, what is that in the second one? The lines are nice.

Note: Snow Leopard is a joy to use. Finder is sooooo much faster now!

[Highlight_Photography]

Windows at a library that I booked the Community Room at for my studio (Until Monday)

I knew I took a photo of the setup for some reason ;)

[S7000]

Cam, nice setup shot, and very creative. Good work. :lol:

[ed.]

Looks nice but the background is a bit dark for my liking...

Yeah shut down ambient, might see if I can bring it out a tad in post.

[ed.]

Another from yesterday.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3868769397_8477cc864d_o.jpg

Too bad about the highlights on the right of her face, bit distracting. Any further hard critiques? I can take it, only way to improve ;)

Thanks to fungry for helping out carrying **** and holding the rim light.

[Highlight_Photography]

Very nice Ed.

[ed.]

Very nice Ed.
Thanks Cameron.
Just added you on flickr ;)

[charlieharper]

....Any further hard critiques? I can take it, only way to improve :wink:

Is it just me or does her right shoulder look a bit awkward with the way her right arm is behind her ?

At this resolution / size, the highlights you mentioned don't seem bad at all ....

All in all, A really nice photograph !!

Thanks for sharing,

Austen.

[JustinLawrence]

Ed, a gobo to block the rim light on left leg would have been good as there is a sharp contrast area there. Nice shot though :)

[fungry]

Another from yesterday.


Too bad about the highlights on the right of her face, bit distracting. Any further hard critiques? I can take it, only way to improve ;)

Thanks to fungry for helping out carrying **** and holding the rim light.
No problem!
Hmmm yes, a bit distracting but not too a great degree.

Some TAX from yesterday with much help from Ed :D
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3868996063_b0fbbac94f_o.jpg
I've realised that a number of my pictures have flare, something to avoid in the future.

[ed.]

Nice one fungry. You need to be bit more vocal with directions hehehe but that will come with more experience.

[coalcliff]

No problem!
Hmmm yes, a bit distracting but not too a great degree.

Some TAX from yesterday with much help from Ed :D

I've realised that a number of my pictures have flare, something to avoid in the future.


All you have to do is spell it right, images with flair are highly sought after! kudos to Ed for taking ed under his wing!:cool:

I played with Dan on Saturday, here's a tribal girl, lean and hungry! BTW Dan didn't wet his pants this time, he borrowed my shorts instead:confused::rolleyes:

[ed.]

All you have to do is spell it right, images with flair are highly sought after! kudos to Ed for taking ed under his wing!:cool:

I played with Dan on Saturday, here's a tribal girl, lean and hungry! BTW Dan didn't wet his pants this time, he borrowed my shorts instead:confused::rolleyes:

mate, I don't even really have much to teach ed since I'm new to this too but I never had a chance to follow anyone around so thought I'd offer it to others. I don't know why some photogs are so insecure about having another avid photog helping them out. :rolleyes:

Did Dan stain his pants? :lol: Great photo and awesome theme!