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

[Lightstream]

Huh? What? There's a difference? Whoa... :shock:


SORRY PG! I shouldn't have told him lest he poach the 5D!

;)

puddle.. the new XTi is awesome!! It's the be-all-end-all camera and it has 10MP of resolution, more than all of the others!




:p

[Woolburr]

I always get a kick out of people that keep saying they need such wide lenses...99 times out of 100 when I go shoot...I am wishing I had much longer lenses. I made the mistake of taking a 17-40 to Disney...should have had my 24-105 or even the 70-200.

[puddlepirate44]

Loved the movie.. at times heartbreaking and at others tremendously inspiring. You can definitely tell the Pern influence.

Well, I'm glad you understood the Pern reference.... I wasn't too sure if any one other than Lisa would get it....

[Permagrin]

SORRY PG! I shouldn't have told him lest he poach the 5D!

;)

He was playing with the 5D tonight....:lol: :lol: :lol: and my 70-200L

[T.D.]

He didn't go for it though LOL

Somehow I kind of thought that would be the case! ;)

Huh? What? There's a difference? Whoa... :shock:

Duh, the difference is the XTi has automatic sensor cleaning! That's the only difference, though. ;)

[Permagrin]

I always get a kick out of people that keep saying they need such wide lenses...99 times out of 100 when I go shoot...I am wishing I had much longer lenses. I made the mistake of taking a 17-40 to Disney...should have had my 24-105 or even the 70-200.

I think the 24-105 would be great at Disneyland/world...Puddle rarely uses a wide angle but I use my 17-40 alot.

[T.D.]

I always get a kick out of people that keep saying they need such wide lenses...99 times out of 100 when I go shoot...I am wishing I had much longer lenses. I made the mistake of taking a 17-40 to Disney...should have had my 24-105 or even the 70-200.

I guess it depends on what you're shooting.

Unless I'm bird shooting, the 24-105 is on my camera 75% of the time. But it can't do what the 10-22 can do. Do I use it a ton? No. But when I use it, nothing else will do.

[Permagrin]

....and son just joined this forum....now mum won't be able to speak about beer anymore :lol: :lol: :lol:

[puddlepirate44]

I always get a kick out of people that keep saying they need such wide lenses...99 times out of 100 when I go shoot...I am wishing I had much longer lenses. I made the mistake of taking a 17-40 to Disney...should have had my 24-105 or even the 70-200.

I'm currently looking for the new Sigmaron 16-550 f/1.2 IS.

I'm the tele lens guy. Lisa really likes the wide lenses. She would weld the 17-40 to her camera and be content. Until that hawk flies by, of course....

[T.D.]

....and son just joined this forum....now mum won't be able to speak about beer anymore :lol: :lol: :lol:

Or embarass yourself with dirty-Muddy-talk!

[puddlepirate44]

Or embarass yourself with dirty-Muddy-talk!

:shock:

[T.D.]

:shock:

Exactly!:rolleyes:

[Permagrin]

Or embarass yourself with dirty-Muddy-talk!

A little friendly innuendo btw. spouses now and again, isn't such a bad thing...;) :lol: :lol:

[Lightstream]

Well, I'm glad you understood the Pern reference.... I wasn't too sure if any one other than Lisa would get it....

Some of us are well read :)

He was playing with the 5D tonight....:lol: and my 70-200L

:mrgreen: no wonder he is thinking, you can almost hear the gears turning.. from here ;)

But it can't do what the 10-22 can do. Do I use it a ton? No. But when I use it, nothing else will do.

EXACTLY. My 17-40 (FF) is the functional equivalent and it is indispensable. Some people see in tele, some people 'see' in ultrawide, some people just don't see....

....and son just joined this forum....now mum won't be able to speak about beer anymore :lol: :lol: :lol:

Not for a year at least. :p

[Lightstream]

Lisa really likes the wide lenses. She would weld the 17-40 to her camera and be content. Until that hawk flies by, of course....

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/crackup.gif

[T.D.]

A little friendly innuendo btw. spouses now and again, isn't such a bad thing...;) :lol: :lol:

Not at all...except when it's plastered on the internet for us all to endure!

;):p

[Permagrin]

I'm currently looking for the new Sigmaron 16-550 f/1.2 IS.

I'm the tele lens guy. Lisa really likes the wide lenses. She would weld the 17-40 to her camera and be content. Until that hawk flies by, of course....

...I'm still stinging over the loss of a long tele...

[Belmondo]

He was playing with the 5D tonight....:lol: :lol: :lol: and my 70-200LI was playing with a 5D today during my Best Buy adventure. I'd never had on in my hands before, and it has a nice feel to it.

Too late for Christmas, but we do have an anniversary coming up in less than 3 weeks.




*SLAP* *SLAP* *SLAP* *SLAP*


Back to reality.

Carrying the 1Ds is helping keep me in shape.

[Permagrin]

Not at all...except when it's plastered on the internet for us all to endure!

;):p

the subject to which you refer was a harmless vine of blackberries...one cannot help where you mind went with it

[puddlepirate44]

:mrgreen: no wonder he is thinking, you can almost hear the gears turning.. from here ;)

The gears don't turn. They just sorta clank into place in one, jarring motion. Sometimes it gives me think-aches.

[T.D.]

...I'm still stinging over the loss of a long tele...

I have the Bigma and 1.4 TC I'm probably going to unload. It's just gathering dust.

You'd hate it, though. It weighs a ton! (And no IS)

[Lightstream]

...I'm still stinging over the loss of a long tele...


300 f/4L IS! That teleconverter will pair perfectly with it! http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/dance.gif

Use it at f/4.5 without the teleconverter and be prepared to be IMPRESSED.

[Lightstream]

I was playing with a 5D today during my Best Buy adventure. I'd never had on in my hands before, and it has a nice feel to it.

Too late for Christmas, but we do have an anniversary coming up in less than 3 weeks.




*SLAP* *SLAP* *SLAP* *SLAP*


Back to reality.

Carrying the 1Ds is helping keep me in shape.

Recommendation from our analysts..... BUY BUY BUY :mrgreen:

[T.D.]

the subject to which you refer was a harmless vine of blackberries...one cannot help where you mind went with it

Believe me, I don't want to continue this conversation, but I seem to remember either last night or the night before talk of some sort of substance in the cupboard....

Okay, I'm done. :o:o

[Permagrin]

I was playing with a 5D today during my Best Buy adventure. I'd never had on in my hands before, and it has a nice feel to it.

Too late for Christmas, but we do have an anniversary coming up in less than 3 weeks.




*SLAP* *SLAP* *SLAP* *SLAP*


Back to reality.

Carrying the 1Ds is helping keep me in shape.

I'm a bad influence re: the 5D Tom...I've purchased several cameras and this one is the only one that has made me tremendously happy! (size included). Someone else will have to slap you into reality...but you can always ask me if you need to be led down the garden path...because I'll willingly help you achieve 5D-ness ;) (though I haven't used the DS but I've heard it's wonderful)

[Belmondo]

Oh.....forgot to mention. A lady won $301,000 today on the Wheel of Fortune machine. It was intersting to see all the casino executives hovering. They actually disassembled the machine on the spot to make sure there was no fraud.

I was going to convince her to buy a 30D, too, but they wouldn't let me get close to her.

[T.D.]

I was playing with a 5D today during my Best Buy adventure. I'd never had on in my hands before, and it has a nice feel to it.

Too late for Christmas, but we do have an anniversary coming up in less than 3 weeks.




*SLAP* *SLAP* *SLAP* *SLAP*


Back to reality.

Carrying the 1Ds is helping keep me in shape.


Wow! Wish our Best Buy had the 5D. If nothing else, just to admire. We have nothing but the XTi and 75-300 lens. BLAH!

[Lightstream]

Oh.....forgot to mention. A lady won $301,000 today on the Wheel of Fortune machine. It was intersting to see all the casino executives hovering. They actually disassembled the machine on the spot to make sure there was no fraud.

I was going to convince her to buy a 30D, too, but they wouldn't let me get close to her.

That must have been a sight! Wow.. $300K buys a lot of EF glass. Even 1200mm's.

[puddlepirate44]

Carrying the 1Ds is helping keep me in shape.

I'm really proud of myself. When I first started to work out, I could only put a Rebel XT and the kit lens on the bench press bar, do three sets of eight reps, and call it a work out. Now, however, I'm up to my 30D, Lisa's 5D, the 24-105 and my 100 macro. Sometimes, when I really want to get a good "burn", I throw on the Lensbaby, too. Sure, I'm sore, but I'm starting to see some results. It's good....

[Permagrin]

I have the Bigma and 1.4 TC I'm probably going to unload. It's just gathering dust.

You'd hate it, though. It weighs a ton! (And no IS)

you should have told me about the TC. I just bought one...and am still waiting for it to arrive...

no bigma for me though. I want the 300 F4IS (to use with my new tc)

[Permagrin]

Wow! Wish our Best Buy had the 5D. If nothing else, just to admire. We have nothing but the XTi and 75-300 lens. BLAH!

Fry's has it. Fry's is the "enter in and see every temptaion known to electronics man" store :)

[puddlepirate44]

Fry's has it. Fry's is the "enter in and see every temptaion known to electronics man" store :)

It's great. I walk in, and within five minutes, I've achieved gadget nirvana.

[Lightstream]

no bigma for me though. I want the 300 F4IS (to use with my new tc)

Another one who has been corrupted :p

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1643&g2_serialNumber=2


That is one FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE lens..... absolutely fine..... I sorta miss it. The 100-400 is a little fat and ungainly, I love the ultra-clean lines of the 300/4 ISL and the built in hood is amazing.

Maybe some day I will own it again.. paired to a 30D for 480mm f/4 IS.

[Permagrin]

I seem to remember either last night or the night before talk of some sort of substance in the cupboard....

Okay, I'm done. :o:o

STOOLIE!

[T.D.]

you should have told me about the TC. I just bought one...and am still waiting for it to arrive...

no bigma for me though. I want the 300 F4IS (to use with my new tc)

I have a couple. I bought the Sigma to go with the Bigma and I have a Canon 1.4 to go with the 100-400.

Did I say the Sigma was the 1.4? I meant 2x. The Canon is the 1.4.

[T.D.]

Fry's has it. Fry's is the "enter in and see every temptaion known to electronics man" store :)

It's great. I walk in, and within five minutes, I've achieved gadget nirvana.

Oh yes, that's a very dangerous store for me!

I totally go into overload. I turn into a zombie. All I can do is hold out my CC and nod my head. Not pretty. :confused:

[puddlepirate44]

Another one who has been corrupted :p

http://pix.lightrefineries.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1643&g2_serialNumber=2


That is one FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE lens..... absolutely fine..... I sorta miss it. The 100-400 is a little fat and ungainly, I love the ultra-clean lines of the 300/4 ISL and the built in hood is amazing.

Maybe some day I will own it again.. paired to a 30D for 480mm f/4 IS.

Don't do this... She's weak, and I'm broke.... :evil: :evil:

[Permagrin]

Oh yes, that's a very dangerous store for me!

I totally go into overload. I turn into a zombie. All I can do is hold out my CC and nod my head. Not pretty. :confused:

Last time Puddle went in there, he came out with a Windows laptop and several programs...(did I mention this is a mac household...) LOL :lol: :lol: So I'd say that he turns into a zombie there as well :)

[puddlepirate44]

Last time Puddle went in there, he came out with a Windows laptop and several programs...(did I mention this is a mac household...) LOL :lol: :lol: So I'd say that he turns into a zombie there as well :)

It's weird, but every time I go in there now, they all start singing songs about how much they love me, and how I've kept 35% of their employees with a viable income.

[Lightstream]

Don't do this... She's weak, and I'm broke.... :evil: :evil:

Awww.... ;) you do know that it is just a matter of time though :mrgreen:

I am having trouble myself....someone is tempting me with a 1DM2, 20K clicks, good condition....dang....

It's weird, but every time I go in there now, they all start singing songs about how much they love me, and how I've kept 35% of their employees with a viable income.


You deserve at least a 5% discount! :D

[Permagrin]

Awww.... ;) you do know that it is just a matter of time though :mrgreen:

I am having trouble myself....someone is tempting me with a 1DM2, 20K clicks, good condition....dang....




You deserve at least a 5% discount! :D

If you like the 1D, you'll love the MKII. Is it a good price?

[Permagrin]

Don't do this... She's weak, and I'm broke.... :evil: :evil:

WEAK?!?!?! grumblegrumble...where's that b&h button...grumblemumble...grrrr....push...

[Belmondo]

If you like the 1D, you'll love the MKII. Is it a good price?

I was going to ask the same thing, but I'm too much of a gentleman.

Permie, you clearly are not a gentleman.

[Lightstream]

If you like the 1D, you'll love the MKII. Is it a good price?


oooooooooooooooooooh..... I am now being served a taste of my own medicine.. :p

It's a decent price, but I am BROKE!! I cannot quite believe I burned $2.5K in that spendathon thread... and Tom made me add it up!! :p

[Woolburr]

I'm debating giving my daughter my 20D and reclaiming my D30....like the 1D...there is something special about that camera.

[Permagrin]

I was going to ask the same thing, but I'm too much of a gentleman.

Permie, you clearly are not a gentleman.

...is this a bad thing?

(I didn't ask him the price...just if it was a good one ;) Next I'm gonna ask him who and then next I'm gonna undercut him with the seller....LOL :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: )

[Lightstream]

WEAK?!?!?! grumblegrumble...where's that b&h button...grumblemumble...grrrr....push...

Quick, someone euthanize the credit card. Its screaming is horrific.. nothing should be in that much pain. :p

I was going to ask the same thing, but I'm too much of a gentleman.

Permie, you clearly are not a gentleman.

If she was, I would be...alarmed..... (so would puddle)

As for the 1D2 I would share, but it is a local sale (local to me) only.

...is this a bad thing?

(I didn't ask him the price...just if it was a good one Next I'm gonna ask him who and then next I'm gonna undercut him with the seller....LOL )

Beaten to the punch...it's local-only..... :D

Unless I misread that and PG has suddenly fished up a 1D2 to offer me!

[T.D.]

WEAK?!?!?! grumblegrumble...where's that b&h button...grumblemumble...grrrr....push...

Hey Perm, click here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=186153&is=USA&addedTroughType=search

[Woolburr]

Save your money Yoda...the 1Dmk2n is where you want to go...the mk2 isn't worth it to me.

[puddlepirate44]

Hey Perm, click here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=186153&is=USA&addedTroughType=search

Yup. It's now established. I have no friends..... :cry: :o

[Permagrin]

I'm debating giving my daughter my 20D and reclaiming my D30....like the 1D...there is something special about that camera.

Why the D30 over the 20D? I thought you like your 20D.
(I know nothing about the D30)

If she was, I would be...alarmed..... (so would puddle)


Unless I misread that and PG has suddenly fished up a 1D2 to offer me!

I would be alarmed as well?

and no, I didn't fish you anything....

Hey Perm, click here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=186153&is=USA&addedTroughType=search

LOL...he just said "I have no friends" :lol: :lol:

[Lightstream]

Save your money Yoda...the 1Dmk2n is where you want to go...the mk2 isn't worth it to me.


Really? Wasn't it just an incremental upgrade? I have a 1Dinosaur (4MP) so both seem attractive options. What makes the N so much more attractive?

I do like the Picture Styles though...I actually contacted Canon asking if they have a tone curve for the classic 1D that closely approximates what the Standard style will give me. I am quite sure they can cook one up, it's just a matter of whether they want to (I have a feeling they don't).

[Lightstream]

Hey Perm, click here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=186153&is=USA&addedTroughType=search

:shock: :shock: :shock:

oooooh...

Yup. It's now established. I have no friends..... :cry: :o


aww!! http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/grouphug.gif

I think we need to clarify...we love you, but your credit card does not ;)

[liza]

Three kids! Yikes....but I guess that's to be expected.
Glad you like him, let's hope for the best! :)

Oh, three kids aren't bad. Two are adults and the third is a junior in high school. Mine are still at home!

Those are good choices. I am still quite happy with my Tamron 28-75.

I have one of those, too. It's a pretty decent midrange zoom. I'll probably use it on the backup camera when I shoot weddings.

I like my Tamron 90 but I've never used any others.

Anyway, I think it's a good starter kit for him. We went to a camera store today and tested out a Nikon d200 (that thing feels as heavy as a MKIIN and it DOES NOT have a control dial!! buttons buttons buttons...doesn't seem intuitive at all) but we tested it anyway, to see what he prefers.

I have the Canon 100mm macro. It's a keeper! My shooting buddy has the Nikon D200. He swears by the Nikon product and really likes this camera despite my efforts to lure him away from the dark side. :)


Well TD, he changed his mind. Decided to buy the Tamron 17-50 f2.8, Tamron 28-75 f2.8 and the 70-200L...He could do all three of those and get the speed of 2.8 for only $140 more than the 17-40L. He's not infected with L fever yet ;) (I hope they are good lenses...)

Let me know how he likes the Tamron 17-50. I'm considering that one as well instead of the 17-55 Dust Sucker. For 1/3 of the cost, I think it would be a good move for me.

I always get a kick out of people that keep saying they need such wide lenses.

It is pretty funny. When I shot film for all those years, the widest I had was a 50mm kit lens!

Well, I'm glad you understood the Pern reference.... I wasn't too sure if any one other than Lisa would get it....

Dragonriders of Pern? Sure, why wouldn't we? :)

I'm debating giving my daughter my 20D and reclaiming my D30....like the 1D...there is something special about that camera.

I feel the same way about my 10D. My son wants it when I upgrade my backup cameras.

[T.D.]

Yup. It's now established. I have no friends..... :cry: :o

What was I thinking? Sorry! :oops:

[puddlepirate44]

I think we need to clarify...we love you, but your credit card does not ;)

Oh, my CC is so far gone, it's now bi-polar.

[theflyingkiwi]

greatings everyone I hope not to many have a hang over from the new year.

on upgrading cameras, well you know they are only cameras. the images are the important part.

I have been out and captured a few photos at the start of the year. don't tell anyone but they were taking on new years eve.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=257625

[Belmondo]

Save your money Yoda...the 1Dmk2n is where you want to go...the mk2 isn't worth it to me.

The only think about the Mk IIN that's really interesting is the larger LCD screen. I really don't see any vital specs that significantly separate the two.

First, it's all the cow stuff, and now you insult my camera.

:evil:

j/k

[Woolburr]

The n is just a whole lot nicer...with the little refinements...picture styles, bigger lcd, seemingly better battery life...latest and greatest...the original mk2 just doesn't excite me. Starting to see lots of them floating around for 1800 or less USD. The 1D still has the magic sensor...it may kill batteries...but it has the touch when it comes to capturing images...the same magic the D30 had.

[theflyingkiwi]

The n is just a whole lot nicer...with the little refinements...picture styles, bigger lcd, seemingly better battery life...latest and greatest...the original mk2 just doesn't excite me. Starting to see lots of them floating around for 1800 or less USD. The 1D still has the magic sensor...it may kill batteries...but it has the touch when it comes to capturing images...the same magic the D30 had.

what magic is that may I ask

did the subject disappear in a puff of smoke?

[T.D.]

The only think about the Mk IIN that's really interesting is the larger LCD screen. I really don't see any vital specs that significantly separate the two.

First, it's all the cow stuff, and now you insult my camera.

:evil:

j/k

You know we haven't discussed cows since you were here last. Now loook what you've gone and done!

MOOOOO!

[Lightstream]

The n is just a whole lot nicer...with the little refinements...picture styles, bigger lcd, seemingly better battery life...latest and greatest...the original mk2 just doesn't excite me. Starting to see lots of them floating around for 1800 or less USD. The 1D still has the magic sensor...it may kill batteries...but it has the touch when it comes to capturing images...the same magic the D30 had.

I LIKE the styles. While seemingly just a little bit different, they turned out to be a big issue with me and the 5D.. I initially dismissed them but eventually really came to like them.

As for the 1DM2.. $1.8K.. WHERE?!? That is a tremendously good price!

Hmm.. as for the 1D..

[Belmondo]

The 1D still has the magic sensor...it may kill batteries...but it has the touch when it comes to capturing images...the same magic the D30 had.

And now you add insult to injury by saying I was stupid to sell my 1D.

If I didn't have to get up at 3:00am, I'd devote more of my mental faculties (such as they are) to debating this with you.

[Woolburr]

greatings everyone I hope not to many have a hang over from the new year.

on upgrading cameras, well you know they are only cameras. the images are the important part.

I have been out and captured a few photos at the start of the year. don't tell anyone but they were taking on new years eve.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=257625

Hey Mark...that Pukeko is one strange looking bird!

[theflyingkiwi]

Hey Mark...that Pukeko is one strange looking bird!

yep it's another one of those famous non flying birds that we have. we at least I don't think they fly. When I got closer they seem to run off. however this one decided to hang around and see what I was :)

[Belmondo]

You know we haven't discussed cows since you were here last. Now loook what you've gone and done!

MOOOOO!

Dull, plodding creatures with four stomachs. One has to wonder why they're revered so by this crowd.

I see a cow, and I immediately get an image of meatloaf. (determined by experts to be the highest and best use of a bovine)

[T.D.]

Dull, plodding creatures with four stomachs. One has to wonder why they're revered so by this crowd.

I see a cow, and I immediately get an image of meatloaf. (determined by experts to be the highest and best use of a bovine)

Interesting connection -- 4 stomached bovine/washed up pop singer -- very interesting.

[Woolburr]

And now you add insult to injury by saying I was stupid to sell my 1D.

If I didn't have to get up at 3:00am, I'd devote more of my mental faculties (such as they are) to debating this with you.

First the cows and now the cameras...I'm becoming a regular pain in your side...almost as much fun as a purple leg! I know the mk2 is a great camera...and I often wonder if Canon couldn't spark it up with everything but the bigger lcd via a firmware update or two. The bigger lcd does make a huge difference...that is the problem with my Ds...

[Belmondo]

Interesting connection -- 4 stomached bovine/washed up pop singer -- very interesting.Meatloaf isn't washed up. He's resting.

[Woolburr]

I see a cow and think prime rib, porterhouse, ny strip and ribeye....burgers come next....meatloaf is pretty far down my list.

[theflyingkiwi]

just to prove that I keep up with the times, I see a cow and think carbon tax :)

[T.D.]

Meatloaf isn't washed up. He's resting.

Nobody enjoys warmed over leftovers....

Except when it's Meatloaf. And then only in a sandwich.

[T.D.]

Meatloaf isn't washed up. He's resting.

I see a cow and think prime rib, porterhouse, ny strip and ribeye....burgers come next....meatloaf is pretty far down my list.

just to prove that I keep up with the times, I see a cow and think carbon tax :)

See what you've started?

I don't think you can complain about cows any more!!

[Woolburr]

Meatloaf isn't washed up. He's resting.

Seems that meatloaf just released a new album....at least there was just a commercial on for it..."Bat Out of Hell III"

[Permagrin]

Meatloaf isn't washed up. He's resting.

you could kind of say the same thing about mold...actually...the similarities are striking...

[T.D.]

Seems that meatloaf just released a new album....at least there was just a commercial on for it..."Bat Out of Hell III"

Oh crap! You're right. Just checked iTunes. It's called Bat Out of Hell III - The Monster is Loose.

[liza]

Oh crap! You're right. Just checked iTunes. It's called Bat Out of Hell III - The Monster is Loose.

Are you serious?! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

Never a doubt.

[T.D.]

Are you serious?! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Like Lola's tragic looks, I wouldn't joke about something like that!

[Permagrin]

My factoid husband (he calls himself a font of useless information) just told me that Meatloaf is a vegetarian.

[liza]

I liked his part in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. :)

[Woolburr]

Vegetarian meatloaf is an obscenity!

[Belmondo]

Vegetarian meatloaf is an obscenity!

It inspires me to poetry...



Fillers with tofu,

Complete absence of moo.


Ewwww.:evil:

[T.D.]

It inspires me to poetry...



Fillers with tofu,

Complete absence of moo.


Ewwww.:evil:

That's too funny!!

However, like microwaved chicken, I happen to be quite fond of tofu -- even mixed in the meatloaf!

/Dons flame retardant suit/

[Permagrin]

It inspires me to poetry...



Fillers with tofu,

Complete absence of moo.


Ewwww.:evil:

Belmondo haiku!

I like it! :lol: :lol:

[Belmondo]

That's too funny!!

However, like microwaved chicken, I happen to be quite fond of tofu -- even mixed in the meatloaf!

/Dons flame retardant suit/I've been known to eat it once in a while myself.

Do they make flame retardant suits for two?

[T.D.]

I've been known to eat it once in a while myself.

Do they make flame retardant suits for two?

Nice, but you are from Southern California, so they'll probably give you a pass on this one.



And certain individuals are afraid of the lightning bolts! Wimps!

[Permagrin]

he also says that another useless piece of information that you all might want to know:

Nero imposed a tax on urine in A.D 60 Rome.

[Permagrin]

Do they make flame retardant suits for two?

Definitely not a visual I'd like to sign off with....uh...thanks :) :lol: :lol:

night guys!

[Belmondo]

Nice, but you are from Southern California, so they'll probably give you a pass on this one.



And certain individuals are afraid of the lightning bolts! Wimps!


I was from the San Francisco Bay Area before that. You'd be amazed at what people think I should have tolerance for.

[T.D.]

he also says that another useless piece of information that you all might want to know:

Nero imposed a tax on urine in A.D 60 Rome.

Have you not read the RRTP rule book? Check Article 16 Sub 3.1a

It clearly states, and I quote:

NO PEE PEE TRIVIA IN TUPPERWARE! :twisted:

[liza]

he also says that another useless piece of information that you all might want to know:

Nero imposed a tax on urine in A.D 60 Rome.

Shhhhh! Congress might hear you! :lol: Don't give them any ideas.

[Woolburr]

Good grief...two froons for the price of one....what the hell would possess anyone to eat tofu??? Flame on!

[Woolburr]

Have you not read the RRTP rule book? Check Article 16 Sub 3.1a

It clearly states, and I quote:

NO PEE PEE TRIVIA IN TUPPERWARE! :twisted:

Dang it Dogfather....that rule clearly states:

NO TOFU TALK IN TUPPERWARE!

Get it right dood!

[Lightstream]

*smiles and nods*

See, we from the Exotic Far East REALLY know how to eat tofu. We can prepare it in ways, feed it to you, have you call it delicious.. then tell you it was tofu. It's preparation really. Properly done, it's amazing stuff.

On the other hand, serve me a tofu burger and learn the meaning of projectile vomit ;)

[Lightstream]

I just noticed that the navigation bar at the top of POTN reads:

Canon Digital Photography Forums > 'Sharing Knowhow' section > General chat > Red-Ringed Tupperware Party


Maybe we share a little bit of too much of what you did NOT wish to know. ;)

[T.D.]

Dang it Dogfather....that rule clearly states:

NO TOFU TALK IN TUPPERWARE!

Get it right dood!

LOL! :p:p:p

[Lightstream]

It also occurs to me that the "magic" in the D30 and 1D..

I think I will be talking about my 5D this way a few years from now, there really is nothing quite like it.. at least to me.

[T.D.]

Dang it Dogfather....that rule clearly states:

NO TOFU TALK IN TUPPERWARE!

Get it right dood!


And just for the record...it was Belmondo who started this discussion. I don't think you're in any position to tell him what to do -- even if you are the OP. He's a Senior Moderator for crying out loud! :rolleyes:

[Belmondo]

It also occurs to me that the "magic" in the D30 and 1D..

I think I will be talking about my 5D this way a few years from now, there really is nothing quite like it.. at least to me.

It's why I'm looking for a good, low-mileage 10D. It gave some of the best color I've seen.

[Woolburr]

Even mods have to play by the rules. Thomas is an honorable man!

[Woolburr]

It's why I'm looking for a good, low-mileage 10D. It gave some of the best color I've seen.

That is what I loved about the D30....the color rendition always seemed to be right on the money.

[Lightstream]

It's why I'm looking for a good, low-mileage 10D. It gave some of the best color I've seen.

I think I know why this sort of thing happens. A certain camera/sensor/processor system will give a certain look.. almost like its unique fingerprint. Once you grow attached to that look it is very hard to give it up, and no two cameras are alike as the progress of sensors and image processors march on. For example I didn't like the 1D's images straight out of the camera.. instead I worked hard to make it look like the 5D. At least Canon's picture styles go some way towards bridging this difference. However, I do understand, for those who got used to the 1D 'look', there ain't quite nothing like it.

[Belmondo]

Okay troops. I'm still learning RRTP rules, and I apologize for my most recent transgressions. I'm off to bed now. We have to be in the Bay Area by 9:00am, and that means leaving here no later than 4:00am. Simple arithmetic tells me I'll be getting up in about 5 hours.

I know I can count on you all to behave till tomorrow.

[T.D.]

Okay troops. I'm still learning RRTP rules, and I apologize for my most recent transgressions. I'm off to bed now. We have to be in the Bay Area by 9:00am, and that means leaving here no later than 4:00am. Simple arithmetic tells me I'll be getting up in about 5 hours.

I know I can count on you all to behave till tomorrow.

Goodnight -- safe travels!

I'm about to head for bed myself.

[Lightstream]

Night boss.. have a safe trip!

[Woolburr]

I think I know why this sort of thing happens. A certain camera/sensor/processor system will give a certain look.. almost like its unique fingerprint. Once you grow attached to that look it is very hard to give it up, and no two cameras are alike as the progress of sensors and image processors march on. For example I didn't like the 1D's images straight out of the camera.. instead I worked hard to make it look like the 5D. At least Canon's picture styles go some way towards bridging this difference. However, I do understand, for those who got used to the 1D 'look', there ain't quite nothing like it.

OK...now I am confused....I used a couple different copies of the 1D...I was impressed with the out of camera images...especially when it comes to color rendition.

[Woolburr]

Safe trip chief!

[theflyingkiwi]

I liked his part in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. :)

FYI, did you know that was written by a new zealander, in fact the guy was born in the same place where I live. we even have a statue of him on the main street.

[Woolburr]

FYI, did you know that was written by a new zealander, in fact the guy was born in the same place where I live. we even have a statue of him on the main street.

The dood that wrote meatloaf lives in NZ?

[Lightstream]

OK...now I am confused....I used a couple different copies of the 1D...I was impressed with the out of camera images...especially when it comes to color rendition.

I am used to different things, that's why :)

[theflyingkiwi]

The dood that wrote meatloaf lives in NZ?

not to sure what dood means, but I was talking about the rocky horror picture show :)

[liza]

FYI, did you know that was written by a new zealander, in fact the guy was born in the same place where I live. we even have a statue of him on the main street.

Really? I love that movie and saw it dozens of times when I was in college. The local theater ran it as the weekend midnight movie, so all the students would get drunk and get into the whole audience participation thing. I also have the DVD, but it isn't as fun outside of a real theater.

[Woolburr]

Boise State....wow!

[Woolburr]

not to sure what dood means, but I was talking about the rocky horror picture show :)

Sorry...it got lost in the whole hotdog throwing thing.

[liza]

Thomas! I'm shocked!
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=53209

"I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool."

[Belmondo]

Thomas! I'm shocked!
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=53209

"I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool. I will not drool."Hey, I lose it once in a while. What can I say?:o:o:o

[liza]

She was awfully cute. And...uh...the lighting was really well done. ;)

[Woolburr]

Cute is an understatement...she is a very lovely young lady.

[Lightstream]

Nice face (not to mention everything else)....I can see why anybody would pause for an extended look.

OK, off to trawl the camera shop again. Need to ask their opinion on the 1DM2/N ;)

[Woolburr]

Leave your credit cards with us Yoda...don't fall for temptation. We can max them out for you!

[Permagrin]

Leave your credit cards with us Yoda...don't fall for temptation. We can max them out for you!

heck ya, and we don't even have to leave home to do it ;)

[Woolburr]

Yup...we are good at spending money...especially when it isn't ours!

[theflyingkiwi]

LS, why do you need to upgrade your camera? it it some how not taking photos like it used to ?

either way I am sure I could spend ya money for ya :)

[Woolburr]

Yoda has the red-ring flu....he is on his way to owning a 1Dsmk2 very soon!

[theflyingkiwi]

ahhh so he is going to become a snob. I better watch out he might not talk to me.

[Woolburr]

Nah...he is not like that...Yoda will always talk with this crowd. Until we max out his credit cards!

[saravrose]

hi all.. been awhile what did I miss?..

oh, did anybody see my football game tonight???... Oklahoma vs. BSU... incredible. absolutely incredible..

[tommykjensen]

hi all.. been awhile what did I miss?..

oh, did anybody see my football game tonight???... Oklahoma vs. BSU... incredible. absolutely incredible..

Happy New Year Sari.

I don't watch football american or european.

[saravrose]

Happy New Year Sari.

I don't watch football american or european.

ohh.. you missed it. seriously seriously even you would have appreciated it. BSU had the lead until the last minute and a half and then Oklahoma took it and then we got it back and then oklahoma got a touch down and then we tied, and then we went into overtime and then oklahoma got a touchdown and then we took it.. and then we ran for another two points and took the game... I missed a good chunk out of it cause people kept wanting drinks... :rolleyes: :evil: .. including one very obnoxious man who wanted to 'taste' four different liquors...

sari

[theflyingkiwi]

hi all.. been awhile what did I miss?..

oh, did anybody see my football game tonight???... Oklahoma vs. BSU... incredible. absolutely incredible..

I am with tommy on that one. I don't watch rugby either. that's a game where it's alot tougher than that football thing you USA people play :lol:

[tommykjensen]

Nahh the only sport I am interested in is golf.

[saravrose]

oh. boring guys... but, seeing as though you're not even in the country i'll forgive ya... my team went undefeated and won their bowl game tonight.. a big deal, especially considering the rat Hawkins ditched out on a five year contract and we were not favored to win.. something like 1 to 8 odds anyway we had the lead until the last minute and a half and then..... okay. i'll stop. I'm probably the only idahoan from Boise State that would be interested... i'm just a bit excited...

sari

[tommykjensen]

Well its not like the games are not available here. There are many danish fans of NFL and a danish tv station shows a lot of the games. And I do know that a dane have just set an all time record in NFL. I think most scored points.

Its ok you are excited :) I just get more excited when Europe wins over America in Ryder Cup :p

[saravrose]

Well its not like the games are not available here. There are many danish fans of NFL and a danish tv station shows a lot of the games. And I do know that a dane have just set an all time record in NFL. I think most scored points.

Its ok you are excited :) I just get more excited when Europe wins over America in Ryder Cup :p

ryder cup?.. hmmm.. is that golf?.. I don't much care.. actually i'm not much of a sports person at all.. I'm mostly just a BSU fan don't watch football unless it's a WAC team and will be or has played my team..

[theflyingkiwi]

I am not much to follow sports so you two can follow it as much as possible and better yet enjoy it

[tommykjensen]

ryder cup?.. hmmm.. is that golf?.. I don't much care.. actually i'm not much of a sports person at all.. I'm mostly just a BSU fan don't watch football unless it's a WAC team and will be or has played my team..

Yes Ryder Cup is golf.

[saravrose]

here ya go.. just a quick search for ya... that's my team..

http://shock.sportsline.com/collegefootball/bowls/fiesta

[Woolburr]

hi all.. been awhile what did I miss?..

oh, did anybody see my football game tonight???... Oklahoma vs. BSU... incredible. absolutely incredible..

What an incredible finish...and the right team won! http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2476224&postcount=8814

[Lightstream]

Hahaha.. speaking of spending someone else's money -

I have tremendous willpower...I walked into the camera shop and left without buying a single thing!! However, while I was there, I sampled the 100 macro (which is MUCH lighter than the spec sheet seems to imply it is.. it's 600gm and it feels like 400).

Not only that, I sold someone a 30D, 17-40, 100 macro, 430EX, Velbon CF ultra-premium tripod, ST-E2 speedlite transmitter, the whole nine yards....man I should get PAID for that!! :p

PG.. the Velbon is your fault.....it is a mighty FINE tripod... and I was tempted ;)

I asked to look at it, and the other guy ended up buying it :D


Mark.. no snobbishness here. However, remember this is the RED RINGED Tupperware Party.. associated dues must be paid to the Canon Temple of the Red L from time to time. ;)

[Woolburr]

There might be hope for you yet Yoda! Send us your credit cards and we will up your status.;)

[Lightstream]

:p

You guys are too late.. did I forget to mention I was broke? I did $2.5K of damage in the spendathon and now must hawk glass before I jump back into the fray. Anybody wants a 70-200/2.8?

[Woolburr]

Oh no....could young master Yoda be forced to wash windshields at busy intersections for pocket change? Could our hero be reduced to shooting with a $50 Vivitar P&S? Do part time camera salesman positions provide enough income for him to keep his head above water? Stay tuned for breaking news!:p

[Lightstream]

Do part time camera salesman positions provide enough income for him to keep his head above water? Stay tuned for breaking news!:p


mmmmmm part time camera sales. At least I get to handle the gear ;)

[Lightstream]

grrr......

I have an 85/1.8 on the way and last known status is left the US on 26th December.

I guess I am not getting that 85/1.8 :(

[Woolburr]

grrr......

I have an 85/1.8 on the way and last known status is left the US on 26th December.

I guess I am not getting that 85/1.8 :(

Coming from B&H?

[Lightstream]

Yup. After the last screwup with another carrier, I picked USPS instead, which has historically always been reliable. Except for one thing: during the Christmas season, EVERYTHING goes to pieces.

The package is trackable EMS, their premium service, but last tracking info indicates that it left the US. I've called the postal service here (where REGULAR mail is delivered as an OVERNIGHT service.. they are that good, and that reliable with the hundreds of packages I have sent through them), and they indicate that it has not arrived yet.

So, Dec 26th and Jan 2nd here, where is the package? In Alaska or dropped into the Pacific somewhere? Planes don't fly that slow... if it takes six days to make the flight chances are the plane is going absolutely nowhere.

I am frustrated enough that the next time I buy I am simply going to choke up the price premium that local dealers command. I think it's not worth the aggravation. Besides, my local dealers are the good ones.. so good I will stop to chat and help newbies even if I am not buying anything, just like today.


Status: International Dispatch

Your item left the United States from J. FARLEY, NY at 10:21 PM on December 26, 2006. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.


I am sick and tired of working international.... those of you with a country big enough to roam and who have never needed to leave your own borders are unimaginably lucky. When this hitch ends I am never leaving home for extended periods of time again.

[Woolburr]

Fear not...your package might be there. USPS tracking only updates twice...when shipped and when delivered. There is no interim tracking.

[Lightstream]

Fear not...your package might be there. USPS tracking only updates twice...when shipped and when delivered. There is no interim tracking.


Intl' shipments usually have more aggressive tracking, they are scanned at each waypoint. I really hope they didn't screw it up. The only thing worse than losing packages is filing claims. I have ZERO faith in insurance - it will never get paid. Last shipment that went missing was fully insured.. and I was never compensated.

[Woolburr]

Internationally, I've only dealt with inbound shipments from Hong Kong...I knew I had the package a full day before there was a tracking update. Domestic tracking is worthless at best. I have had a couple of insurance claims over the years, but no problem getting them resolved.