Red-Ringed Tupperware Party with (ineffective) Tin Foil Hats

[puddlepirate44]

So what's Puddle been saying? :evil:

Believe it or not, I'm actually innocent of this one. Someone's losing touch with their "Happy Place" in regards to the MkIII. If someone states that they do not have issue with the new camera, then, according to Not-So-Happy, they are ignorant of the facts. Pretty irritating, really.

[puddlepirate44]

Thanks! So when are we all going over? Except Riley... we don't want it to rain... Although! After a rainstorm it does look cool.

Marc Adamus (Corvallis, OR landscape photographer) took this photo http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5789521 after a storm --- looks REALLY cool!

Says he just used a CPL. Wow. Those clouds were pretty dark. :shock:

[timbernet]

Says he just used a CPL. Wow. Those clouds were pretty dark. :shock:

He also said in the comments section:

Marc Adamus (http://photo.net/shared/community-member?user_id=1353935), March 30, 2007; 06:35 P.M.
Khaled, IT IS ABSOLUTELY REAL! No manipulations of any kind here! My only adjustments were curves, a little dodge/burn, fine tuning the contrasts, and minor color adjustments. I made no color enhancment at all to the background hills! This is a National Monument in the state of Oregon. It is called the Painted Hills beacuse of the beautifully colored textures of the hills found here - truly like very few other places in the World. There are many, many other pictures that can be found from this place if you do some research, and they all showcase the same amazing color. The wet ground and direct sunlight against a stormy sky made the color on this day especially amazing.





Dodge/burn helped the clouds ;-)

[T.D.]

Screw you guys... I'm goin' home!

;)


WOW!

What a potty mouth. :p:p:p

[puddlepirate44]

He also said in the comments section:


Dodge/burn helped the clouds ;-)

Sooooo, I guess dodge/burn isn't a manipulation. :rolleyes: Anywho, I'd like to go there before it gets too hot and make a sad attempt at photography.

[timbernet]

Sooooo, I guess dodge/burn isn't a manipulation. :rolleyes: Anywho, I'd like to go there before it gets too hot and make a sad attempt at photography.

Dodge/burn is something that you could do in a darkroom. I think he mentions somewhere on his smugmug site that he doesn't like doing things in photoshop that he couldn't do with film and a darkroom. Like, with film, if he wanted saturated colors, he would use Velvia - with his 5D, he uses Photoshop.

[Permagrin]

I thought I'd show you some of the non-bird shots from this weekend...

with the new grads
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/166289809-L.jpg

south falls (I wish I'd taken the grads with me...I didn't think I'd need them here)
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/166287668-L.jpg

one of the north falls (where the trash the dress video will no longer be)
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/166288666-L.jpg

and some little flowers that are surviving the heat
http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/166290039-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/166289071-L.jpg

http://LC-images.smugmug.com/photos/166290371-L.jpg

[puddlepirate44]

Dodge/burn is something that you could do in a darkroom. I think he mentions somewhere on his smugmug site that he doesn't like doing things in photoshop that he couldn't do with film and a darkroom. Like, with film, if he wanted saturated colors, he would use Velvia - with his 5D, he uses Photoshop.

does he take his CF card into a dark room to download the images?

[Woolburr]

OK...who broke the door??? This place has been totally hosed tonight...I was able to get on just long enough to post the comment about Scott's pictures and got dumped until I just now got back on...sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh...something seems to be seriously broken.

[timbernet]

does he take his CF card into a dark room to download the images?

That would be kinda freaky... I am not sure... I just love his shots and the fact he is from Oregon.

[T.D.]

OK...who broke the door??? This place has been totally hosed tonight...I was able to get on just long enough to post the comment about Scott's pictures and got dumped until I just now got back on...sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh...something seems to be seriously broken.

I heard that TR-1 hit the download satellite. :rolleyes:

[aussieskier]

Some awesome shots there perm!

[timbernet]

I thought I'd show you some of the non-bird shots from this weekend...
with the new grads
south falls (I wish I'd taken the grads with me...I didn't think I'd need them here)
one of the north falls (where the trash the dress video will no longer be)
and some little flowers that are surviving the heat



All great shots - how are you liking the grads?

[aussieskier]

Ok, I have PPed shots from the game. I need to focus more when I am shooting these games. I feel like I am sucking it up. My timing is off and I don't shot as many of the infield stuff because I am daydreaming or talking with someone. UGH! Oh well, such is life.

1.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/Aussieskier/IMG_5701.jpg

2.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/Aussieskier/IMG_5673.jpg

3.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/Aussieskier/IMG_5668.jpg

[puddlepirate44]

Lisa says thanks for the comments on her pics. She's in taking a bath.

That would be kinda freaky... I am not sure... I just love his shots and the fact he is from Oregon.

His shots are very nice. I just didn't know how far he was taking this film love thing.

OK...who broke the door??? This place has been totally hosed tonight...I was able to get on just long enough to post the comment about Scott's pictures and got dumped until I just now got back on...sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh...something seems to be seriously broken.

I had serious login issues earlier. Seems to have calmed down some now.

I heard that TR-1 hit the download satellite. :rolleyes:

Oh sure. Probably don't even have an insurance rider for that kind of thing.

[puddlepirate44]

Nice shots, Riley.

Is it me, or does it seem like the girls in these games always hit the ball, or catch the ball with their eyes closed, or looking at somewhere other than the ball?

[timbernet]

Nice shots Riley!

And with that, I am off to bed (been a long two days!) See ya tomorrow!

[T.D.]

See ya Scott.

[aussieskier]

Nice shots, Riley.

Is it me, or does it seem like the girls in these games always hit the ball, or catch the ball with their eyes closed, or looking at somewhere other than the ball?
Sure seems like it. I dunno what it is, they all know they probably shouldn't :rolleyes:, but they do.

[aussieskier]

See ya later Scott.

[puddlepirate44]

Nite, Scott. Would you like TD to come up there and tell you a good night story? It involves Riley and a Taser gun.

[Woolburr]

I heard that TR-1 hit the download satellite. :rolleyes:

I had one Gin, Seven and lemon tonight...so being the responsible dood that I am...I gave the keys to TR-1 to Cap'n Crunch...any mishaps need to be addressed with him!:cool:

[aussieskier]

Ok, here is some BOKEH... This little 1.5 yr old (if IRC) is the little sister of Bailey's best friend. She ran up to close to focus but wouldn't let me change position till I took a picture. SO I did...

(Forgive me.. I am kinda bored.)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/Aussieskier/IMG_5697.jpg

[Woolburr]

Connections here suck more than your average Hoover tonight.

[T.D.]

Connection issues have cleared for me.

[puddlepirate44]

I had one Gin, Seven and lemon tonight...so being the responsible dood that I am...I gave the keys to TR-1 to Cap'n Crunch...any mishaps need to be addressed with him!:cool:

Ah, doin' donuts in the Van Allen Radiation Belt. Whoo Hooo!!

[Woolburr]

Ah, doin' donuts in the Van Allen Radiation Belt. Whoo Hooo!!

Just as long as TD knows who has the keys...:lol: I think I will make myself another double and then head for bed.

[T.D.]

Ah, doin' donuts in the Van Allen Radiation Belt. Whoo Hooo!!

Hey Cap'n, when you come down out of the clouds, you may want to take a quick look at your gear list. I do believe you're listing one of my lenses.:evil::twisted:>:(

[aussieskier]

Connection issues have cleared for me.

Yea me too for the most part. Occasionally slow, but it hasn't given any errors. (Unlike UNC :lol::lol::lol:)

[T.D.]

Yea me too for the most part. Occasionally slow, but it hasn't given any errors. (Unlike UNC :lol::lol::lol:)


LOL! The only thing with more errors than POTN connections tonight are the UNC pitchers!!

[T.D.]

I spoke too soon. Haven't been able to get in for several minutes.

[aussieskier]

LOL! The only thing with more errors than POTN connections tonight are the UNC pitchers!!

I dunno, there were some hairy pitchs thrown by OSU in the 4th and 5th. I was like GAH when are they going to pull him.

But still, I stand by what I said :-D

[puddlepirate44]

Hey Cap'n, when you come down out of the clouds, you may want to take a quick look at your gear list. I do believe you're listing one of my lenses.:evil::twisted:>:(

Ooops. :oops:

[T.D.]

Ooops. :oops:

Uh huh...that's what I thought....:p

[Permagrin]

Uh huh...that's what I thought....:p

what would have been funny is if he'd listed your whole gear list instead of removing the things we sold :lol:




sorry for my outburst earlier guys....crossness does not become me :confused:

[Woolburr]

OK...I give up...this place just won't play nice tonight...hope they find the problem soon.

[T.D.]

what would have been funny is if he'd listed your whole gear list instead of removing the things we sold :lol:


Um, yeah, that would have been hysterical. NOT! :rolleyes:;)

[Permagrin]

OK...I give up...this place just won't play nice tonight...hope they find the problem soon.

yes, it's been way worse that usual tonight...I think I'll click off and head to bed...perhaps taking that second gin of yours with me ;)


g'night all :)

[Woolburr]

Hey...I just put a fresh lemon in there...

[T.D.]

Goodnight Wool & Lisa...and anyone else who won't be able to get back in and just give up for the night.

[Permagrin]

Hey...I just put a fresh lemon in there...

ooooh, yay! I like fresh lemon in it! ...the highlight of my night ;)


TTFN ;)

[Woolburr]

Later gators!

[wu_wei0]

yes, it's been way worse that usual tonight...I think I'll click off and head to bed...perhaps taking that second gin of yours with me ;)


g'night all :)

Hey...I just put a fresh lemon in there...

Nobody called me for gin? :(

JOsh and Jess called. got their wedding photog lined up. 3700 with no prints. MOm gets to work on that and the album. The guy is pretty good. It was funny listeining to josh give me the wedding sales speil and he was astounded when I picked up and finished delivering the talk to him. wondered how I knew. Ha. Mom used to make a pretty penny shooting wedings and the speil hasn't changed much at all. :)

Are connection problems any better? I had probs getting on all night

[Maureen Souza]

I couldn't get on here for a while tonight myself. Dang...I ended up doing laundry instead :(

[fi20100]

Good morning / good evening everybody! How was your weekend?

[Maureen Souza]

Good morning / good evening everybody! How was your weekend?
Not long enough, Stefan. But I got a few major things accomplished so I shouldn't complain.

[fi20100]

I had the pleasure of getting acquainted with the 85 f/1.8. My brother-in-law had bought it, and I got to try it out on their 400D, and later have a look at the pictures. Now I really understand why people are talking about a hidden L. And for the price, it seems like a steal.

[fi20100]

Everybody is ZZzZzzzzzzzZZZZ?

[thomascanty]

Not me. :( I'm at work right now, but I'd rather be at home, sleeping.

[theflyingkiwi]

nope I am here. seeing if there is any thing worth replying too.

oops

;)

[tommykjensen]

Everybody is ZZzZzzzzzzzZZZZ?

Nope. Just working.

[goatee]

wow it was busy over the weekend - couldn't read the 750 posts added, so I'll just plonk myself at the end again :).

[theflyingkiwi]

wow it was busy over the weekend - couldn't read the 750 posts added, so I'll just plonk myself at the end again :).

don't worry you are in good company. that's all I ever do :)

[thomascanty]

If I fell that far behind, I'd probably skip ahead, too. But, I try not to fall behind like that... :)

[theflyingkiwi]

If I fell that far behind, I'd probably skip ahead, too. But, I try not to fall behind like that... :)

in this thread it's too easy to fall behind. I catch up, go out for the afternoon and then bingo 3+ pages to read.

it makes me wonder some times if it's worth trying to

[thomascanty]

Three pages isn't too bad. I have my profile set to 25 posts per page and regularly get 10 or so pages behind. Doesn't take very long to catch up on that. Anything more than that and I'd consider skipping at least some of it.

[goatee]

During the week, I can normally stay on top of it - I don't mind reading 100 posts or so - more than that, and it just gets unwieldy, plus I'll want to respond to a post that's 100+ posts behind, which just annoys me, so I prefer to skip to the end, and that way I don't be annoyed :).

[thomascanty]

Of course, it does get a little frustrating if you're trying to get caught up and one of these 1-hour lockouts suddenly occurs. What's going on around here?

[goatee]

I think the site's getting too popular. I understand (from posts by The Chief) that Pekka is sorting out new hosting arrangements which should alleviate the issues.

[tommykjensen]

I think the site's getting too popular. I understand (from posts by The Chief) that Pekka is sorting out new hosting arrangements which should alleviate the issues.

That is correct. He is currently tweaking the new server to top performance.

[thomascanty]

I don't think the site's popularity has anything to do with it. Pekka has stated numerous times that the forum actually uses very little of the server's resources. It would seem to me there's some other issue going on. Either a hardware or network problem at the hosting company's location. I do hope he can get it resolved before much longer.

[goatee]

Well, whatever the issue is, I'm really grateful to Pekka for starting this up :D.

[tommykjensen]

I don't think the site's popularity has anything to do with it. Pekka has stated numerous times that the forum actually uses very little of the server's resources. It would seem to me there's some other issue going on. Either a hardware or network problem at the hosting company's location. I do hope he can get it resolved before much longer.

Not going into details but that is pretty much the reason.

[puddlepirate44]

I had the pleasure of getting acquainted with the 85 f/1.8. My brother-in-law had bought it, and I got to try it out on their 400D, and later have a look at the pictures. Now I really understand why people are talking about a hidden L. And for the price, it seems like a steal.

That is an awesome lens. I love it. You can do great portraits with it, among other things. The 50 f/1.4 is another one.

[goatee]

I love my 85mm f/1.8 to bits - it is a truly awesome lens. The 50mm f/1.4 is also a good lens, but it's beaten on most fronts by the 85 :) (Yes, I owned a 50mm f/1.4, but I returned it, and shortly after got the 30mm f/1.4).

[puddlepirate44]

I love my 85mm f/1.8 to bits - it is a truly awesome lens. The 50mm f/1.4 is also a good lens, but it's beaten on most fronts by the 85 :) (Yes, I owned a 50mm f/1.4, but I returned it, and shortly after got the 30mm f/1.4).

I agree that the 85 is better than the 50, but both are great lenses. If you really like primes, and don't have the moolah for L's, I like the 35 f/2, 50 f/1.4 and the 85 f/1.8. Those make up a great lineup. I've never shot with the 30 f/1.4 before.

[goatee]

If you have a crop body, try the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 at your peril :D. Fstopjojo also rates the Sigma as comparable to the 35mm L. . .

I think my main problem with the 50 was that it wasn't that much better than the 50mm f/1.8, build quality was only so-so, and the micro USM motor is a bit grindy. Optically, it is great, but I also prefer to have the larger gap between the 30mm and the 85mm. The 30mm for indoors, and the 85mm for portraits, or gigs etc.

[Claire]

Don't kill me now peeps, but I just got a last ticket to the Justin Timberlake concert tonight in Gothenburg.

[goatee]

Enjoy :D It's not my cup of tea, but I understand that many (women especially) like watching him perform :).

[fi20100]

I was actually thinking that a 17-40 f/4 + 85mm f/1.8 could be a pretty nice traveling combo on a crop camera. Throwing in the 430EX maybe :)

[goatee]

You're right, it would :D. Sometimes it's good to use the 85mm as a walkaround - for one it forces you to be more creative with landscapes, and also, because of the wide aperture, it lets you really focus on smaller details, and throw the background into a creamy mush.

[tommykjensen]

Ohh we are talking about 85 f/1.8.

Thats a nice lens.

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo.php?n=2005carnival_day1_01.jpg

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo.php?n=2005carnival_day1_02.jpg

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo.php?n=2005carnival_day1_03.jpg

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo.php?n=2005carnival_day1_04.jpg

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo.php?n=2005carnival_day1_05.jpg

[fi20100]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[goatee]

Hey, they don't appear when I put on my 85mm!

[fi20100]

I was sort of looking at the 60mm macro as my next lens purchase, but now I really like what I'm seeing from the 85 f/1.8... A silly question perhaps, but... have anyone tried using Kenko ext. tubes with the 85 f/1.8?

[Claire]

Enjoy :D It's not my cup of tea, but I understand that many (women especially) like watching him perform :).

In all honesty, he's not my cup of tea either (not a huge fan and don't find him attractive), but the concert has received very good reviews and it's a bit one of "the" concerts in Gothenburg this year (together with Rolling Stones in Aug). So I'm more going for the experience. :-)

Now, how do I smuggle a 300D and 80-200 f/2.8L into the concert?? ;-)

[T.D.]

I was sort of looking at the 60mm macro as my next lens purchase, but now I really like what I'm seeing from the 85 f/1.8... A silly question perhaps, but... have anyone tried using Kenko ext. tubes with the 85 f/1.8?

I don't have the 85 so I can't speak to that, but I do have the 60 mm macro. It's a great lens. I love the images I get with it. Unfortunately, it doesn't work on the 5D, but I have the 50 1.4 to help there.

Here's a shot from the 60 mm macro:

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/69111461-L.jpg

[goatee]

3,000 Posts
mwahahaha

[thomascanty]

And it only took you two years to do it, huh?

[goatee]

Well, I was pootling along quite slowly for aaaaaages, and then this thread drew me in. . . I give myself another year to add another 3,000 unless I get out more!

[thomascanty]

I know the feeling. It took me 3.5 years to make it to 5,000. Then along came TPBM and RRTP, and eight months later I doubled it...

[fi20100]

I don't have the 85 so I can't speak to that, but I do have the 60 mm macro. It's a great lens. I love the images I get with it. Unfortunately, it doesn't work on the 5D, but I have the 50 1.4 to help there.

Here's a shot from the 60 mm macro:

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/69111461-L.jpg


Wow, that's a lovely shot!

[timbernet]

Nite, Scott. Would you like TD to come up there and tell you a good night story? It involves Riley and a Taser gun.

Funny!

I had the pleasure of getting acquainted with the 85 f/1.8. My brother-in-law had bought it, and I got to try it out on their 400D, and later have a look at the pictures. Now I really understand why people are talking about a hidden L. And for the price, it seems like a steal.

mmm, bokeh! That is a great lens - I wish I could use mine more.

Don't kill me now peeps, but I just got a last ticket to the Justin Timberlake concert tonight in Gothenburg.

:rolleyes: Oh my....

I don't have the 85 so I can't speak to that, but I do have the 60 mm macro. It's a great lens. I love the images I get with it. Unfortunately, it doesn't work on the 5D, but I have the 50 1.4 to help there.

Here's a shot from the 60 mm macro:




Nice flahr shot!

[Woolburr]

The 85 f/1.8 works very well with tubes...I am looking for some shots with it...if I don't find them in a second I will throw the lens and tubes on and go shoot some more.

[fi20100]

Hmm, so if I was able to get an 85 f/1.8 I could probably leave the 70-200 @ the hotel room for most of the time... that wouldn't be so bad (when using the 17-40 + 85 combo that is).

[Permagrin]

moooorning everyone!


Any fun happening today? (here Puddle's back to working 40hrs...he's been burning vacation for the last 2 months....so playtime is back to the weekends :confused: )

off to catch up ;)

[Woolburr]

Here is a shot with the 85 with 37mm of tubes. Just snapped it.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/81137685.jpg
Canon EOS 1Ds ,Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
1/1600s f/1.8 at 85.0mm iso200 Canon EF12II, Canon EF25II stacked

I have more...just need to crop and resize.

[wu_wei0]

Bean is dallying but is on the way!

I told chris to go get an inexpensive toy (or a Wii) and dangle it in front of him to coax him out.

gonna be gran ~wu soon!

[aussieskier]

Bean is dallying but is on the way!

I told chris to go get an inexpensive toy (or a Wii) and dangle it in front of him to coax him out.

gonna be gran ~wu soon!

Yay! I must say, I like the toy idea :-D

[aussieskier]

Well I am off to work. Cheers

[Permagrin]

I had the pleasure of getting acquainted with the 85 f/1.8. My brother-in-law had bought it, and I got to try it out on their 400D, and later have a look at the pictures. Now I really understand why people are talking about a hidden L. And for the price, it seems like a steal.

It's an excellent lens and even better because of the price. When we use ours at the same time people are hard pressed to tell which is the 85L and the 85 1.8 (and his focuses faster than mine!) Really a good investment in your photography (imo). I remember when Ronaldjrsr said that the 85L had no advantage over the 1.8 and I thought :rolleyes: but really, while I love the L and since I own it I'm keeping it, it's heavier, and slower. For what I do, Ronald is right, the 1.8 would have suited me and the bokeh is (anywhere but tupperville, I'll be strung up for saying this) just as sweet!

Enjoy :D It's not my cup of tea, but I understand that many (women especially) like watching him perform :).

mine either...not at all

I was actually thinking that a 17-40 f/4 + 85mm f/1.8 could be a pretty nice traveling combo on a crop camera. Throwing in the 430EX maybe :)

This does sound like a nice combo. You may find that these (including your 70-200) are a very nice traveling package indeed.

In all honesty, he's not my cup of tea either (not a huge fan and don't find him attractive), but the concert has received very good reviews and it's a bit one of "the" concerts in Gothenburg this year (together with Rolling Stones in Aug). So I'm more going for the experience. :-)

Now, how do I smuggle a 300D and 80-200 f/2.8L into the concert?? ;-)

Do you have a LARGE purse? :)

3,000 Posts
mwahahaha

Congratulations!!

Well, I was pootling along quite slowly for aaaaaages, and then this thread drew me in. . . I give myself another year to add another 3,000 unless I get out more!

LOL! Well we're glad to have you!

I know the feeling. It took me 3.5 years to make it to 5,000. Then along came TPBM and RRTP, and eight months later I doubled it...

And aren't you glad they DID come along? I'd rather be in one of these two places than anywhere on the forum :D

[Permagrin]

Nice photo Wool...very lovely!

Bean is dallying but is on the way!

I told chris to go get an inexpensive toy (or a Wii) and dangle it in front of him to coax him out.

gonna be gran ~wu soon!


OOOOOH Congratulations!!! WU hooo!!

[Woolburr]

Bumped the DOF up a touch.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/81138680.jpg
Canon EOS 1Ds ,Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
1/200s f/5.6 at 85.0mm iso200 Canon EF12II, Canon EF25II stacked

[goatee]

LOL! Well we're glad to have you!


Thanks - I was meant to be hearing from a possible job offer today, and checking RRTP obsessively kept me going through the day. As it is, I won't hear until tomorrow now :o.

[Woolburr]

Tupperware saves the day...AGAIN!!! Hope the job offer works out!

[fi20100]

Thanks Dan! I think you've sold it :)

It's an excellent lens and even better because of the price. When we use ours at the same time people are hard pressed to tell which is the 85L and the 85 1.8 (and his focuses faster than mine!) Really a good investment in your photography (imo). I remember when Ronaldjrsr said that the 85L had no advantage over the 1.8 and I thought :rolleyes: but really, while I love the L and since I own it I'm keeping it, it's heavier, and slower. For what I do, Ronald is right, the 1.8 would have suited me and the bokeh is (anywhere but tupperville, I'll be strung up for saying this) just as sweet!


This does sound like a nice combo. You may find that these (including your 70-200) are a very nice traveling package indeed.


Well, I've tried the 85L in the store, and it's lovely, but very expensive. The 85 f/1.8 seems to be a very nice compromise, if one can even call it that. I really loved the bokeh of the f/1.8 and the AF seemed very fast. I know it will not be as fast on my 350D, but still.

[goatee]

Tupperware saves the day...AGAIN!!! Hope the job offer works out!

Thanks :D. I actually have another offer on the table, so I'll definitely be moving job, but I'd like to be greedy, and choose between the two! :D.

[Permagrin]

Thanks - I was meant to be hearing from a possible job offer today, and checking RRTP obsessively kept me going through the day. As it is, I won't hear until tomorrow now :o.

Good luck!

Tupperware saves the day...AGAIN!!!

That's what we're here for :D

Thanks Dan! I think you've sold it :)



Well, I've tried the 85L in the store, and it's lovely, but very expensive. The 85 f/1.8 seems to be a very nice compromise, if one can even call it that. I really loved the bokeh of the f/1.8 and the AF seemed very fast. I know it will not be as fast on my 350D, but still.

I think you'll be very happy with it (on the xt too). Honestly, the L is very nice but it does have it's drawbacks. It's a perfect studio lens where speed is not a factor and it does shoot well at 1.2....but really, for real world work, I'd recommend the 1.8.

[goatee]

Well, I've tried the 85L in the store, and it's lovely, but very expensive. The 85 f/1.8 seems to be a very nice compromise, if one can even call it that. I really loved the bokeh of the f/1.8 and the AF seemed very fast. I know it will not be as fast on my 350D, but still.

The AF on my 85mm f/1.8 is blazingly fast. Not sure how it could be any faster, regardless of camera! You'll love it, I'm sure :D.

[fi20100]

The AF on my 85mm f/1.8 is blazingly fast. Not sure how it could be any faster, regardless of camera! You'll love it, I'm sure :D.


Oh, I just meant that I tried the f/1.8 on a 400D which has a more advanced AF system than my 350D, and can benefit from the larger aperture. But I'm sure it will be fast enough on the 350D as well ;)

LOL, this hobby will never stop draining my bank account.

[goatee]

Hehe, ah, ok, I thought maybe because it was on a 1 series, or something like that.

[timbernet]

moooorning everyone!


Any fun happening today? (here Puddle's back to working 40hrs...he's been burning vacation for the last 2 months....so playtime is back to the weekends :confused: )

off to catch up ;)

Morning Lisa!

Here is a shot with the 85 with 37mm of tubes. Just snapped it.

Canon EOS 1Ds ,Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
1/1600s f/1.8 at 85.0mm iso200 Canon EF12II, Canon EF25II stacked

I have more...just need to crop and resize.

Pretty flower!

Thanks Dan! I think you've sold it :)

Well, I've tried the 85L in the store, and it's lovely, but very expensive. The 85 f/1.8 seems to be a very nice compromise, if one can even call it that. I really loved the bokeh of the f/1.8 and the AF seemed very fast. I know it will not be as fast on my 350D, but still.


The f/1.2-
*Costs more
*Weighs more
*Focuses slower

hmmm, stick with the f/1.8 - it was my first lens with USM focusing - it was all downhill from there ;-)

[Permagrin]

LOL, this hobby will never stop draining my bank account.

oh you are SO right about that :lol:

[Woolburr]

The 85 is very fast...even with tubes...This has to be one of the best bang for your buck lenses out there.
http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/81139463.jpg
Canon EOS 1Ds ,Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
1/160s f/22.0 at 85.0mm iso640 Canon EF12II, Canon EF25II stacked

[Permagrin]

Morning Lisa!

I want to see more shots from the painted hills. Have you set up any more in a gallery?

[timbernet]

I want to see more shots from the painted hills. Have you set up any more in a gallery?

I haven't tossed them up into my gallery yet - just two two posts from last night.

[Permagrin]

The 85 is very fast...even with tubes...This has to be one of the best bang for your buck lenses out there.

1/160s f/22.0 at 85.0mm iso640 Canon EF12II, Canon EF25II stacked

Beautiful! I have got to get some tubes! Someday, after my budget halt has be rescinded...

[goatee]

hmmm, stick with the f/1.8 - it was my first lens with USM focuing - it was all downhill from there ;-)

ditto :D

[Permagrin]

I haven't tossed them up into my gallery yet - just two two posts from last night.

Well let me know when you do, I'd really like to see them :)

[Woolburr]

I love people that bitch about this thread:( :evil: :( ...But where else can someone come, ask a question about a particular piece of gear and have someone go out and actually snap off a few images to show the answer? Tupperware comes through!!!:D

[Permagrin]

I love people that bitch about this thread:( :evil: :( ...But where else can someone come, ask a question about a particular piece of gear and have someone go out and actually snap off a few images to show the answer? Tupperware comes through!!!:D

Yesterday I was thinking about that...we answer questions, have a good resource group (and are supportive!!) and get a bum rap all the time...I wish the "title fairy" would start turning those old sourpusses into "tupperware lovers" LOL :lol: :lol:

[timbernet]

Yesterday I was thinking about that...we answer questions, have a good resource group (and are supportive!!) and get a bum rap all the time...I wish the "title fairy" would start turning those old sourpusses into "tupperware lovers" LOL :lol: :lol:

That would be awesome!

[timbernet]

And Lisa, I won't be able to PP and post photos until this evening when I am off work.

[fi20100]

I love people that bitch about this thread:( :evil: :( ...But where else can someone come, ask a question about a particular piece of gear and have someone go out and actually snap off a few images to show the answer? Tupperware comes through!!!:D


I think this is a great thread. Lots of friendly and knowledgeable people here. But you know, there are always people that have a need to complain... they are usually whiners when it comes to all aspects of life.

Again, thank you so much for sample pics :)

[Woolburr]

I think this is a great thread. Lots of friendly and knowledgeable people here. But you know, there are always people that have a need to complain... they are usually whiners when it comes to all aspects of life.

Again, thank you so much for sample pics :)

Glad to do it...Sure makes things easier when someone shows you some real examples instead of just saying..."this is wonderful" or "that really sucks".

Did Adam get a job? He is noticeably absent today.

[Woolburr]

Yesterday I was thinking about that...we answer questions, have a good resource group (and are supportive!!) and get a bum rap all the time...I wish the "title fairy" would start turning those old sourpusses into "tupperware lovers" LOL :lol: :lol:

Perhaps the TF will also decide that this thread isn't quite as pointless as he or she assumed!:lol:

[timbernet]

Gear Talk!
I think I have been hanging out with Puddle too much, I want another bag...

My Tamrac 5577 is really nice (Lisa, how do you like yours? I think it is pretty comfortable for the size/weight), but it is really big for small hikes and walks. I think I want a bag or sling so that I can wear my CamelBack water system. I would like something in the sub-$100 range...

Any thoughts?

[Belmondo]

Gear Talk!
I think I have been hanging out with Puddle too much, I want another bag...

My Tamrac 5577 is really nice (Lisa, how do you like yours? I think it is pretty comfortable for the size/weight), but it is really big for small hikes and walks. I think I want a bag or sling so that I can wear my CamelBack water system. I would like something in the sub-$100 range...

Any thoughts?Home Depot is selling a nifty nylon bag for $3.00. It's bright orange (what else?), and says Home Depot on its side. You should be able to put a lot of camera gear, your lunch, a GI can full of water, and a canoe in it.

Does that help?

[Woolburr]

A Lowepro Slingshot 200AW might do the trick...it was a bit small for what I wanted to carry...I am going to try a 300AW and see how that works. You have the advantage of carrying smaller batteries.

[Woolburr]

Home Depot is selling a nifty nylon bag for $3.00. It's bright orange (what else?), and says Home Depot on its side. You should be able to put a lot of camera gear, your lunch, a GI can full of water, and a canoe in it.

Does that help?

Which aisle? I must have missed that this morning!

[Permagrin]

Gear Talk!
I think I have been hanging out with Puddle too much, I want another bag...

My Tamrac 5577 is really nice (Lisa, how do you like yours? I think it is pretty comfortable for the size/weight), but it is really big for small hikes and walks. I think I want a bag or sling so that I can wear my CamelBack water system. I would like something in the sub-$100 range...

Any thoughts?

it's extremely comfortable on, but I never wear it...and it's extremely heavy (but I did get all my gear in it...)

I just saw these lowepro slingshots on overstock
http://www.overstock.com/search?SearchType=HP_Header&taxonomy=&keywords=lowepro%20slingshot

I don't know how the price compares to B&H, sometimes overstock is too high and sometimes they are way under....

[Belmondo]

Which aisle? I must have missed that this morning!They had a big display in the front of the store. They come rolled up and neatly tucked into their handles.

I'm being silly, of course, but I figured I'd find something to do with it for just $3.

[timbernet]

Hmm, I'll look at the slingshots (the 200 and 300) - thanks Wool and Lisa.
Chief - bright orange clashes with the rest of my clothing, I'll have to pass ;-)

Would this one make me look like too much of a nerd? http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Lowepro-Off-Trail-2-SlipLock-BeltPack/2533590/product.html?ak=1

[Permagrin]

what I want is something (slinglike) to carry just my tripod. My vest works for everything else but I just don't want to use one hand to carry a tripod on a hike...

[Permagrin]

Hmm, I'll look at the slingshots (the 200 and 300) - thanks Wool and Lisa.
Chief - bright orange clashes with the rest of my clothing, I'll have to pass ;-)

Would this one make me look like too much of a nerd? http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Lowepro-Off-Trail-2-SlipLock-BeltPack/2533590/product.html?ak=1

that's funny, I was thinking of Dan when I saw that...he wants something just to carry two lenses in...but I don't know if the 400 would fit in that.

[Permagrin]

They had a big display in the front of the store. They come rolled up and neatly tucked into their handles.

I'm being silly, of course, but I figured I'd find something to do with it for just $3.

carry Dolly around?

[timbernet]

what I want is something (slinglike) to carry just my tripod. My vest works for everything else but I just don't want to use one hand to carry a tripod on a hike...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/303597-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_401N_401N_Quick_Action_Tripod.html

[Permagrin]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/303597-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_401N_401N_Quick_Action_Tripod.html

hmmm...that's interesting...it would be a lot easier than my tripod bag (with the head on, it's not an easy fit)...hmmm

[Permagrin]

but I have to admit it's funny looking...and I'm still not coping well with the whole vest thing :lol:

[cylentka]

Just think about the photos you'll get if you have the tripod.

[Woolburr]

Hmm, I'll look at the slingshots (the 200 and 300) - thanks Wool and Lisa.
Chief - bright orange clashes with the rest of my clothing, I'll have to pass ;-)

Would this one make me look like too much of a nerd? http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Lowepro-Off-Trail-2-SlipLock-BeltPack/2533590/product.html?ak=1

I was going to suggest that one too...one of the guys in my local group has one and used it last weekend for the waterfall travels. He really liked it...

[Permagrin]

I'm just not sure I want to shell out $50 for some velcro on some plastic...I'm still in the "thinking" stage....

[Woolburr]

Hmm, I'll look at the slingshots (the 200 and 300) - thanks Wool and Lisa.
Chief - bright orange clashes with the rest of my clothing, I'll have to pass ;-)

Would this one make me look like too much of a nerd? http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Lowepro-Off-Trail-2-SlipLock-BeltPack/2533590/product.html?ak=1

I was going to suggest that one too...one of the guys in my local group has one and used it last weekend for the waterfall travels. He really liked it...

BTW....overstocks prices are about 2 bucks per item less than B&H...but there is a special going on at B&H on Lowepro stuff and much of it comes with free shipping. Shop around!

[timbernet]

BTW....overstocks prices are about 2 bucks per item less than B&H...but there is a special going on at B&H on Lowepro stuff and much of it comes with free shipping. Shop around!


I will order it from B&H unless I find it for $25 cheaper somewhere else... I just refered to the Overstock link since Permie linked me to the Slingshot from Overstock.

I bought my Tamrac from Amazon because it was $30 cheaper than B&H and still had free shipping. THAT is a savings worth ditching B&H for.

[Permagrin]

oooh, I'm thinking I should sell all my gear and buy a p&s so that I can use a cool and expensive bag like this!!

http://www.overstock.com/Apparel/Fendi-Pink-Logo-Jacquard-Camera-Bag/2331803/product.html?IID=prod2331803

:rolleyes:

[Belmondo]

what I want is something (slinglike) to carry just my tripod. My vest works for everything else but I just don't want to use one hand to carry a tripod on a hike...I have a Giottos tripod that came in a nylon carrying case. It also has a strap that can be attached directly to the tripod so that it can be carried like a rifle. That

[cylentka]

I'm just not sure I want to shell out $50 for some velcro on some plastic...I'm still in the "thinking" stage....

Make your own? I've found the velcro strips used for organizing cords to come in handy for lots of things. They come in non-nerdy colors too. ;)

[Permagrin]

I buy from wherever is least expensive and reputable. Overstock sometimes. Amazon sometimes...I bought my MKIII from J&R...they told me when it would be in (and it was), I talked to customer service almost every day (because of emails they sent me updating me about my order) and they called me when they shipped it, just to let me know. I've used them through amazon before but they had such a moderate rating on resellerratings that I almost didn't buy from them with this...but they were great. (sounds about like the review I just posted on resellerratings :lol: ) ANYWAY, I just buy where I want...I'm not a B&H loyal (or anyone for that matter) customer...I just want a good deal that's not a scam.

[timbernet]

How about something like this for your 'pod? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5285-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_3044_3044_Long_Tripod_Carrying.htm l

[Woolburr]

oooh, I'm thinking I should sell all my gear and buy a p&s so that I can use a cool and expensive bag like this!!

http://www.overstock.com/Apparel/Fendi-Pink-Logo-Jacquard-Camera-Bag/2331803/product.html?IID=prod2331803

:rolleyes:

Go for it Paris!

[Jon]

what I want is something (slinglike) to carry just my tripod. My vest works for everything else but I just don't want to use one hand to carry a tripod on a hike...Pick up one of those canvas chairs (http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39277143&memberId=12500226) for $12 or so and use t he case to carry your tripod.

[Permagrin]

Pick up one of those canvas chairs (http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39277143&memberId=12500226) for $12 or so and use t he case to carry your tripod.

you know, I have some of those, I wonder if they'd fit better than my tripod bag...(although they are striped....) LOL


Scott, I like that strap idea but does it have to hook to a backpack (my pack with all my gear is aroung 40lbs...I DON'T carry it anymore, it's merely to get my stuff to the car)

[Permagrin]

you know, that tripod strap looks a lot like our guitar straps....

[Woolburr]

Permie...that strap that Scott posted just hooks to the tripod and you toss it over your shoulder.

[Permagrin]

Permie...that strap that Scott posted just hooks to the tripod and you toss it over your shoulder.

THATS what I'm looking for!! okay, I just thought it hooked to the pack...

[timbernet]

Scott, I like that strap idea but does it have to hook to a backpack (my pack with all my gear is aroung 40lbs...I DON'T carry it anymore, it's merely to get my stuff to the car)

Permie...that strap that Scott posted just hooks to the tripod and you toss it over your shoulder.

What he said ^

you know, that tripod strap looks a lot like our guitar straps....

I bet you could use them... shouldn't be too hard to rig up...

[Jon]

you know, that tripod strap looks a lot like our guitar straps....
Snap one end to a cable tie at the top and the other end to a D-ring in some velcro that you wrap around the legs at the base and you're good. I've got a couple of older tripods I carry that way.

[aussieskier]

Hello all, I see the server problems are still here :(.

[Permagrin]

Did everyone else just get locked off for about 20min?

Snap one end to a cable tie at the top and the other end to a D-ring in some velcro that you wrap around the legs at the base and you're good. I've got a couple of older tripods I carry that way.

okay, I'll try that...

[aussieskier]

Did everyone else just get locked off for about 20min?



okay, I'll try that...

I did!