Adelaide August POTN meet-up.....

[NicD]

Hey guys, time for an Adelaide meet up, i think there are enough of us now!

When are you all free?

Weekends would be best for me because of school, yes i am a young guy :rolleyes:

What Dates would suit you all?

Cheers, Nic

[amgsl55]

Most weekends are good for me, but my photography skills are lacking. I have a 20D with decent lenses to go with it....probably been used a total of 30 times.

[NicD]

That's not a problem mate, its a chance to learn and meet new people and have some fun.

As for me, Saturday afternoons and Sunday afternoons are good for me.

[AndrewOz]

subscribed :cool:

[NicD]

subscribed :cool:

Which weekends are best for you Andrew?

[red snapper]

I am interested.. where are you thinking of meeting?

[NicD]

Hadn't thought that far ahead to be honest :lol:

Possible Locations:

1) Botanic Gardens
2) Henley jetty for sunset? (Weather Permitting)

Any other idea's?

[charlieharper]

Studio / Someones house ?

CH.

[NicD]

How does the sunday the 15th sound for everyone?

[AndrewOz]

How does the sunday the 15th sound for everyone?

Busy that weekend. :(

[NicD]

Busy that weekend. :(


22nd then andrew?

[charlieharper]

What month we talkin' 'bout ??

CH

[NicD]

August.

[charlieharper]

How does the sunday the 15th sound for everyone?August.
According to my calendar August 15th 2009 is a Saturday ??

CH

[NicD]

According to my calendar August 15th 2009 is a Saturday ??

CH

Possibly!

I was working without a calender so i was just guessing :rolleyes:

Sunday the 23rd of august? That ok for everyone?

[charlieharper]

Hmmm....

Joys of being a shift-worker..........What time were you thinkin' and whereabouts ??
:neutral:
CH

[NicD]

I was thinking afternoon some time.

2-30 til 6ish?

Just a thought, we could hire a studio for the half day.

http://www.silverback.net.au/index.html

[BJWOK]

nice idea champ! i'll come along if i am free and the work load permits :)

[BJWOK]

...so far the 23rd is good for me...

[NicD]

...so far the 23rd is good for me...

Thats good mate!

How is the 23rd for everyone else?

[AndrewOz]

Thats good mate!

How is the 23rd for everyone else?

Should be OK but never know what may happen in the meantime.

[Desertraptor]

Sounds good to me I think
Botanic gardens would best be visited in spring.
How about
Mount Lofty
Cleland National Park
Morialta Falls

I'm not fussed really

[AndrewOz]

Sounds good to me I think
Botanic gardens would best be visited in spring.
How about
Mount Lofty
Cleland National Park
Morialta Falls

I'm not fussed really

Sounds good to me. I'm not a studio type shooter......

[NicD]

Yeah those suggestions sound great to me!

We could go for a picnic late arvo shoot at cleland or Lofty.

I havnt been to Morialta so i cant comment.

[amgsl55]

Give me 3-4 days notice and should be ok

[NicD]

Alrite so sounds like 23rd is good for everyone.

Times?
Location?

[BJWOK]

hey forgive me for putting this here and breaking the flow, but i thought this would be the best spot as were all adelaide folk here on this particular thread...

just wanted to put the feelers out on this one:

i'm about to lease space in glenelg to set up a permanent studio. in order to help pay the rent i was hoping to rent it out on a needs basis when i am not using it. who here would be interested in casual studio space at $100 a session? you'd be getting the space, backdrop, floor (two massive sheets of MD40 = no more photoshopping scuff marks!) plus use of my d=lite 4's. it's the setup i've used to shoot all my glamour work at my site...

any takers at this stage?

[charlieharper]

Still to check dates........

Benon, I'll be more then interested in occasionally renting space...How long would you think a "session" would be ?


CH.

[BJWOK]

hey charlie, thanks mate. good question. i would say three hours should be enough for a shoot? however i'm flexible :)

[charlieharper]

Sounds like a plan !!

Now, you just need to organise some free time yourself for that "other thing" we talked about ;) !!

CH

[NicD]

Benon i would def. take advantage of that! especially if it came with usage of lights!

[charlieharper]

And you could have a list of models and MUA available !!

CH

[BJWOK]

great! sounds like this could be a viable option :)

i have a list of MUA and models that i work with, sure.

[amgsl55]

Just wondering if anyone knows of any good workshops or classes for someone like me that has no idea?

[charlieharper]

Where about in Adelaide are you ??

CH

(And define "no idea") :)

[amgsl55]

Eastern Suburbs

[charlieharper]

Eastern Suburbs

I edited my post, must of been within a second of you posting :lol: !!

What are you looking for ?

What sort of camera do you have ?

What is the meaning of life ?

CH

[amgsl55]

Ok, got a 20D a 70-200 f/4 L a 17-55 f/2.8 and a 60mm f2.8

I want a course to help me understand lighting/shutter speeds/aperture the use of filters, I would like someone to look at the shots I'm taking and criticise and advise. Also PP techniques. Certainly all this can be self taught, but there aren't enough hours in a day for me to do that.

Type of photography I'm interested in: architecture and motor vehicles people and glamour.

Meaning of life - good food, good wine, good company and of course a good woman.

[charlieharper]

Ok, got a 20D a 70-200 f/4 L a 17-55 f/2.8 and a 60mm f2.8

I want a course to help me understand lighting/shutter speeds/aperture the use of filters, I would like someone to look at the shots I'm taking and criticise and advise. Also PP techniques. Certainly all this can be self taught, but there aren't enough hours in a day for me to do that.

Type of photography I'm interested in: architecture and motor vehicles people and glamour.

Meaning of life - good food, good wine, good company and of course a good woman.
You've got a good camera, good lenses and desire !!

Hey, you're just like me, all we need now is experience !!

Just one thing, for architecture you may find that you need a wider lens (10-22mm).

That's an issue I have with my kit, with the 1.6 crop factor, I don't really have a very wide lens.....

Might catch up at the meetup, or have you checked the Australian Mega-Workshop (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=730271) thread ?

CH

[amgsl55]

I'll be ordering the wider lens (10-22) next week once I decide which to get - sigma or canon.

Will check out the other thread now

edit: the mega workshop ....is that 8 straight days, or would it be run over the course of some months

8 straight days...no can do

[charlieharper]

I've heard nothing but good reports about the Canon 10-22 (with the understanding it's an ef-s lens).

The others...Well....The Canon gets good reviews :D !!

CH.

(See you over there. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=730271))

[AndrewOz]

Ok, got a 20D a 70-200 f/4 L a 17-55 f/2.8 and a 60mm f2.8

I want a course to help me understand lighting/shutter speeds/aperture the use of filters, I would like someone to look at the shots I'm taking and criticise and advise. Also PP techniques. Certainly all this can be self taught, but there aren't enough hours in a day for me to do that.

Type of photography I'm interested in: architecture and motor vehicles people and glamour.

Meaning of life - good food, good wine, good company and of course a good woman.

One of the benefits of a forum meet-up will be getting to see and maybe try each others cameras and lenses. Should be plenty of time for chat and giving tips to others. Learning and experimenting will be a big part of the meet-up. :cool:

[NicD]

One of the benefits of a forum meet-up will be getting to see and maybe try each others cameras and lenses. Should be plenty of time for chat and giving tips to others. Learning and experimenting will be a big part of the meet-up. :cool:

What are your thoughts on where we could go Andrew?

[AndrewOz]

What are your thoughts on where we could go Andrew?

Desertraptors suggestion of MtLofty or Cleland sounds ideal for a first meet.
Morialta Falls, Deep Creek Cons Park, Monarto Zoo and Botanic Gardens can all be done later.
North Terrace is ideal for architecture shots too. Hindley or Rundle Streets for people. Glenelg foreshore for summer stuff.

Plenty of options for future trips. :cool:

Although most of my stuff is in outback/remote areas I still enjoy shooting the other genres :D - apart from people/studio/weddings. :lol:

[AndrewOz]

I've heard nothing but good reports about the Canon 10-22 (with the understanding it's an ef-s lens).

The others...Well....The Canon gets good reviews :D !!


Very happy with my Sigma 12-24 on FF thank you! :D

[charlieharper]

No fair...With a 1D I'd be happy with whatever I stuck on the front of it too !!!

[NicD]

Desertraptors suggestion of MtLofty or Cleland sounds ideal for a first meet.
Morialta Falls, Deep Creek Cons Park, Monarto Zoo and Botanic Gardens can all be done later.
North Terrace is ideal for architecture shots too. Hindley or Rundle Streets for people. Glenelg foreshore for summer stuff.

Plenty of options for future trips. :cool:

Although most of my stuff is in outback/remote areas I still enjoy shooting the other genres :D - apart from people/studio/weddings. :lol:

Sounds good to me :D

Cleland or Lofty should both be ok for me...

Everyone else agree?

[NicD]

No fair...With a 1D I'd be happy with whatever I stuck on the front of it too !!!

That or a 5D!

One day :rolleyes:

[AndrewOz]

No fair...With a 1D I'd be happy with whatever I stuck on the front of it too !!!

1D is 1.3 crop factor. 5D is FF and mates well with the 12-24. If Im there you're welcome to try it. :cool:

[NicD]

You have the 5DmkI andrew?

My next camera will be either the 5DmkI/50D/1dmkII.

Its just a matter of choosing which now :D

[AndrewOz]

You have the 5DmkI andrew?

My next camera will be either the 5DmkI/50D/1dmkII.

Its just a matter of choosing which now :D

Yup, 5Dmk1.

Your choice is easy:
5D1 for IQ and FF
50D for reach
1D2 for AF and fps speed

so which is important to you?

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[NicD]

Yup, 5Dmk1.

Your choice is easy:
5D1 for IQ and FF
50D for reach
1D2 for AF and fps speed

so which is important to you?

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

All of the above :D

[charlieharper]

Ker....Ching $$$$$$

[AndrewOz]

All of the above :D

exactly! :D

[NicD]

I would use the;

1DmkII for sport, obviously with the AF and FPS
5DmkI is just a beautiful camera, FF goodness and amazing to use
50D Better AF then the 5D but not enough to get near the 1D.

I shot alot of people these days, but i do occasionally shoot some sport.

What would you all suggest?

[AndrewOz]

I would use the;

1DmkII for sport, obviously with the AF and FPS
5DmkI is just a beautiful camera, FF goodness and amazing to use
50D Better AF then the 5D but not enough to get near the 1D.

I shot alot of people these days, but i do occasionally shoot some sport.

What would you all suggest?

I think the best compromise is surprisingly also the cheapest - 40D/50D
1Dmk1 for about $600 is a bargain if you arent planning on printing large photos.
So for about $1600 you could have a 40D and 1d1 :D

<edit> People/portraits/weddings/landscapes = 5D

[NicD]

I think the best compromise is surprisingly also the cheapest - 40D/50D
1Dmk1 for about $600 is a bargain if you arent planning on printing large photos.
So for about $1600 you could have a 40D and 1d1 :D

That is very tempting!

Although i was planning on going with one body, then sell my 70-200 to buy a 70-200L f4 IS with the extra money

[AndrewOz]

That is very tempting!

Although i was planning on going with one body, then sell my 70-200 to buy a 70-200L f4 IS with the extra money

We're getting off topic here but 2 bodies rocks! Less lens changing and playing with settings.
My 1D travels in its own bag with the 150-500 attached and ready to go.

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/andrew/flip1.jpg

[NicD]

See i would still have two camera's.

If i were to get a 5D i would have a 24-105L on that and my 70-200 on my 400D

if i were to get a 1D/50D i would get the 70-200 on that and 17-50 on my 400D

Its such a tough chouse

[H.B.]

Just found this thread. I'd love to catch up with some POTN people. I think I'm free that weekend. So is the location locked in yet then?

Mick.

[NicD]

Just found this thread. I'd love to catch up with some POTN people. I think I'm free that weekend. So is the location locked in yet then?

Mick.

Nope location and time hasn't been sorted yet.

Date has though.

For location we were thinking cleland or Lofty (if i remember correctly)

Which of these two will people prefer?

[H.B.]

I'm easy with both. I went to Cleland a month or two ago and loved it. Lots of different things to shoot. ie tree's, a bit of landscape, Roo's and birds on the lake etc etc etc.

[NicD]

I'm easy with both. I went to Cleland a month or two ago and loved it. Lots of different things to shoot. ie tree's, a bit of landscape, Roo's and birds on the lake etc etc etc.

Sounds nice to me.

I havn't been to either of these places in a long time so i cant really comment on them unfortunately, that is why i am leaving it a lot to other people to decide.

[Desertraptor]

I think Clealand would provide for a much more diverse group of subjects as Mick has stated. Lofty is only a few minutes further up the road.
I think Clealand was a $20 for entry and Lofty has a parking fee.
Maybe Clealand for the day and Lofty for the City lights on dusk?
Not sure I can stay till dusk though

[H.B.]

DOH. Tracy just slapped me. I forgot we're going to a wedding that Sunday. And if I get time I've got to help someone move in the morning. DOH, I never get to these meet ups.

Mick.

[NicD]

DOH. Tracy just slapped me. I forgot we're going to a wedding that Sunday. And if I get time I've got to help someone move in the morning. DOH, I never get to these meet ups.

Mick.

What if we were to make it the saturday?

We need as many people there as possible to make this worth it :D

[H.B.]

Tracy here posting on behalf of the dum dum, the wedding is on the 15th which is a Saturday, but he is free on the Sunday.

[NicD]

Tracy here posting on behalf of the dum dum, the wedding is on the 15th which is a Saturday, but he is free on the Sunday.

so 23rd is good for you Mick?

Everyone else still ok with the 23rd?

[H.B.]

Oh wow, I've totally stuffed these dates. I was under the impression we were looking at the 15th and then I was thinking that that was a Sunday. I've got no idea where I got that date from though. So, yes, I think I'm good for the 23rd then.

Sorry about that.

Mick.

[H.B.]

Not a lot of activity here. Is it going to happen?

[NicD]

Not a lot of activity here. Is it going to happen?

Yeah im still up for it.

How is;

August 23rd at cleland say meet at 2 30?

[BJWOK]

at this stage i am still ok for it, but anything could (and often does!) happen before then. will have to let you guys know a couple days before....

[NicD]

Alrite guys with just one week left is everyone still up for it?

Sunday the 23rd
2 30 pm
@ Cleland

If you can or can't make it please let us know as it would be good to know numbers!

[AndrewOz]

Alrite guys with just one week left is everyone still up for it?

Sunday the 23rd
2 30 pm
@ Cleland

If you can or can't make it please let us know as it would be good to know numbers!

Sorry Nic, too late in the day for me. :( I have a 4 hour drive home. :confused:

[H.B.]

Sorry guys but I'm out too. I'll keep an eye out in the future though. I'm still interested in meeting up with some Adelaide POTN people.

Mick.

[NicD]

Alrite scrap this months one :D

Maybe one next month with a bit more planning?

[BJWOK]

i'm always keen, however due to the nature of my work i cannot guarantee i will be available. as it turns out this weekend would have not worked for me anyway. i'm still processing shots from last weekend, plus tuesday i shot a chicken farm, last night i shot a film festival launch, tonight i have a writers festival and a 21st to shoot, then irish race day on sat, then a band tomorrow night. somewhere in there i have to process them all for monday deadline and somewhere in there too i'd like to have a drink and unwind (being that it's the weekend and all!)

[NicD]

i'm always keen, however due to the nature of my work i cannot guarantee i will be available. as it turns out this weekend would have not worked for me anyway. i'm still processing shots from last weekend, plus tuesday i shot a chicken farm, last night i shot a film festival launch, tonight i have a writers festival and a 21st to shoot, then irish race day on sat, then a band tomorrow night. somewhere in there i have to process them all for monday deadline and somewhere in there too i'd like to have a drink and unwind (being that it's the weekend and all!)

Sounds like a big weekend!

Hopefully we can make more september meet or a future meet come alive!

[BJWOK]

yeah and i just picked up ANOTHER gig for sat night - a fashion shoot. looks like sunday is post processing day for me!

[charlieharper]

Sorry guys I cannot make it this weekend (22/23) as I'm working, that is, the work that pays for my hobby !!

Anyone want to shoot @ Pt Willunga, I've heard good things about it down there and want to check it out .....

Austen.

[Killjoy]

Sorry guys I cannot make it this weekend (22/23) as I'm working, that is, the work that pays for my hobby !!

Anyone want to shoot @ Pt Willunga, I've heard good things about it down there and want to check it out .....

Austen.

So that's TWO meet ups for this weekend that you are blowing off?:p

[charlieharper]

So that's TWO meet ups for this weekend that you are blowing off?:pOy...Get back to yer own threads !!

This here one is for an ADELAIDE meetup !!

Austen.

(But you have a good one this weekend !!)

[Scott H]

Subscribed... Soon be moving to Adelaide.

-Scott

[AndrewOz]

C'mon folks its SPRINGTIME. :D

[charlieharper]

C'mon folks its SPRINGTIME. :D
Not down in Adelaide......................

Forecast for Friday
An early shower or two with the chance of early morning thunder.
Showers becoming more frequent during the afternoon and evening with possible thunder and small hail.
Local heavy falls are possible about the Mt Lofty Ranges during
the afternoon and evening. Fresh to strong west to northwest winds, turning cooler fresh to strong west to southwesterly during the afternoon.

Precis Showers/thunderstorm. Windy.
City: Min 12 Max 15

Saturday A few showers. Windy. Min 9 Max 14
Sunday Shower or two. Min 9 Max 13
Monday Fine. Partly cloudy. Min 7 Max 17
Tuesday Fine. Sunny. Min 9 Max 23
Wednesday A few showers. Min 12 Max 19
Thursday A few showers. Min 12 Max 17

Austen.