The 9th UK South East "Who's in charge of the BBQ roster?" gossip thread

[Anke]

Welcome to the Official Thread for the South-East of the UK. Please feel free to wade in and contribute and perhaps attend one of our meets, as listed below :)

Previous Threads: One (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=410815), Two (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=569236), Three (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=640683), Four (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=678193), Five (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=724927), Six (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=777484), Seven (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=806154), Eight (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=833776).

Official Facebook Group here (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21023946604&ref=mf).

Next Meet
Sandwich Strobist Meet.
Date: 03-Sep-2010.
Time: 17:30.
Contact: SwitchBlade (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=139478).
Details: Strobist-style Meet 5:30pm tomorrow night at Sandwich Quay. MAP. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=392809&d=1252588946)
I have highlighted a few of the roads in yellow - these are one-way streets. It is a clockwise system.
Those coming from the Canterbury direction will come in from the left of the map along Ash Road and Strand Street. At the end of Strand Street is the Bell Hotel (in front) and 2 pubs either side (Crispin on the left and the Admiral Owen on the right). Veer left by the Crispin and you'll see 2 sets of traffic lights (Red circle with 12 on the map), you need the right-hand set which will take you to the car park on the Quay (the other way takes you over the bridge and out of Sandwich).
If you come from Dover direction you'll enter Sandwich on Dover Road, onto New Street and into the one-way system. Keep on New Street and just after the Guildhall you'll veer right onto Harnet Street. At the end, turn right onto Strand street (give way to cars from the left) and then follow the above directions.

Next Meet
Sandwich Strobist Meet.
Date: 25-Sep-2010.
Time: 17:00.
Contact: SwitchBlade (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=139478).
Details: Strobist-style Meet 5:30pm tomorrow night at Sandwich Quay. MAP. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=392809&d=1252588946)
I have highlighted a few of the roads in yellow - these are one-way streets. It is a clockwise system.
Those coming from the Canterbury direction will come in from the left of the map along Ash Road and Strand Street. At the end of Strand Street is the Bell Hotel (in front) and 2 pubs either side (Crispin on the left and the Admiral Owen on the right). Veer left by the Crispin and you'll see 2 sets of traffic lights (Red circle with 12 on the map), you need the right-hand set which will take you to the car park on the Quay (the other way takes you over the bridge and out of Sandwich).
If you come from Dover direction you'll enter Sandwich on Dover Road, onto New Street and into the one-way system. Keep on New Street and just after the Guildhall you'll veer right onto Harnet Street. At the end, turn right onto Strand street (give way to cars from the left) and then follow the above directions.

Battle of the Clubs
POTN SE UK members have entered into a "Battle of the Clubs" competition hosted by DSLR USER Magazine. Anyone interested in joining in the competition please click here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=10039604).

The Great SE Feast: Click here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=861503) for the thread where Adrian is organising a get-together meal to put more names to faces. Probably a few photos too.

Previous Meets (click for pictures)
First meet images - 08-Jun-2008. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=516491)
Kew Gardens Meet - 02-Aug-2008. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=546864)
London Wetlands Centre Meet - 23-Aug-2008. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=557559)
London Night-time Meet - 08-Oct-2008. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=582247)
Blean Woods Meet - 25-Oct-2008. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=590512)
Scotney Castle Meet - 09-Nov-2008. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=597915)
Cambridge Meet - 26-Nov-2008. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=606905)
Rye Meet - 04-Feb-2009. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=641282)
Roller Girls Meet - 07-Feb-2009. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7276275)
London Wetland Centre Meet - 08-Feb-2009. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=643274)
Hellingly Lunatic Asylum Meet - 24-Mar-2009. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7593590)
Hellingly Lunatic Asylum Meet - 05-Apr-2009. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7672382)
London Meet - 19-Apr-2009. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=681820)
Mini Groombridge Meet - 22-Apr-2009. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=682325)
Rollerderby Meet - 25-Apr-2009 1 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=685450) | 2 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=685553).
London Overnight Meet - 14-Jun-2009 1 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=709386) | 2 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=709421) | 3 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8113806&postcount=7250) | 4 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8114708&postcount=7255) | 5 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8118364&postcount=7292).
London Strobist Meet - 04-Jul-2009 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=719240) also 1 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8224584&postcount=8732).
Sandwich Strobist Meet - 11-Sep-2009. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8627604)
Donna Nook Seal Meet - 20-Nov-2009 to 23-Nov-2009. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=785763)
The Great Snow of Dec-2009. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=797662) (We weren't all together for this one, but we were in spirit.)
British Wildlife Centre Meet - 28-Dec-2009 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9275726)
London Night Meet - 20-Mar-2010 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9837676)
Rochester Meet - 04-Apr-2010 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9932150)
Wildlife Heritage Foundation Big Cat Meet - 23-May-2010 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=877438)
WWT Barnes Meet - 13-Jun-2010 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=887704)
28 Days Later London Meet - 20-Jun-2010 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=890843)
Bright(on) Lights, Big City Meet - 28-Jul-2010 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=909282)
British Wildlife Centre Meet - 24-Aug-2010 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=921691)
Kiev/Chernobyl/Pripyat Meet - 27-31-Aug-2010 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=924969)

UK South-East Shot of the Year Competition 2009. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=803777) Competition is over and the results are in. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=9342615&postcount=50)

If any of these details are incorrect or need amending, please drop me a PM. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=76896)

[Pete]

Here's your new home, guys!!

[vmlopes]

oooh...........you were on the ball there Pete.......lol

[felt_tip_felon]

Mmmmmm BBQ....

better change the sig!

[courier]

morning all. I love BBQS

Just had a look through the cat thread and all i can say is 'wow'. The one of the tiger clinging to the fence is possibly my fave but it's so difficult to choose. Many wonderful shots :)

MASSIVE BOO HOO to working working on days like today!!

[souporman]

Mmmm, bbq :)

Quick couple of shots from my holiday in Santorini the other week to help kick off #9.

1.
http://www.evilkitchen.ca/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10810

2.
http://www.evilkitchen.ca/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10813

3.
http://www.evilkitchen.ca/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10840

4.
http://www.evilkitchen.ca/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10894

[Pete]

Wow, that last one is truly breathtakingly good...

[Jonathan]

Wow Pete - that was quick!

[Anke]

Hello everyone! :D Nice photos to kick off with too, Kevin.

[Anke]

Don't forget to update those signatures too.

[Anke]

Lee is crowned King Spammer for Thread Eight. Here's the rest of us mortals:

[Kaben]

Wow lovely shots Kev! The colours in the sky of the second to last are breathtaking.

Love the new thread name Pete :lol:

[DaveH76]

Woo, new thread to spam...i mean to fill with informative discussion, yeah that's what i meant :confused:

And +1 for that last shot, tis rather fab.

[felt_tip_felon]

great shots Kevin - I really like the first one, great skies in the last two too!

EDIT> forgot to post these over the weekend, the efforts of my film shoot!

was too lazy to scan them so took a photo!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4628376753_955c72004a_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4628980222_42063aeed9_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4628378729_d10aa53cc6_o.jpg

- looking forward to the film walk, may have to stash a digital camera in my bag though, 36 shots don't last long!

[Box Brownie]

@ Kev ~ great images all, though for me the last three are the best with the silhouette & sky being the standout shot :D

[Neal]

Checking in!

Must spam more this thread!

[felt_tip_felon]

Lee is crowned King Spammer for Thread Eight. Here's the rest of us mortals:

hurray for me! do I need to open some supermarkets or something? probably take more photos and chat less waffle I suspect!

[Pete]

probably take more photos and chat less waffle I suspect!

I worked out that I probably took one half-decent photo an hour yesterday.

[jemann]

Hiya! Another sou'easter checking in.

Think I posted once about 2 years ago on one of the earlier threads, asking who was going to Farnborough that year, but then promptly forgot about it.

Some lovely shots over the last week or two in this thread. Do you folks sometimes get together for shooting outings?

[Swaffs]

just checking in during a classroom break.stunning photos kev

[Box Brownie]

Hiya! Another sou'easter checking in.

Think I posted once about 2 years ago on one of the earlier threads, asking who was going to Farnborough that year, but then promptly forgot about it.

Some lovely shots over the last week or two in this thread. Do you folks sometimes get together for shooting outings?

Sure do, the last one was this weekend ~ thread here http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=10234862 :D

[Pete]

Hiya! Another sou'easter checking in.

Think I posted once about 2 years ago on one of the earlier threads, asking who was going to Farnborough that year, but then promptly forgot about it.

Some lovely shots over the last week or two in this thread. Do you folks sometimes get together for shooting outings?

Hi there and welcome back!

Yep, we get together very regularly (just look at the list in the first post), we're probably the most sociable group on the forum.... We know that not everyone can make it to every meet, but we like to set up a good variety so that everyone's interests are catered for to some extent.

[felt_tip_felon]

I worked out that I probably took one half-decent photo an hour yesterday.

what you posted yesterday looked pretty bloomin good to me!

I always tend to take too many of the same thing - and end up trying to choose between stuff with the most microscopic differences - I took a lot less shots than the last time I was there, I just need to learn how to only take the good ones and avoid the filler! :D

[ies photos]

Checking in on this one.

Kev stunning boat with sails pic!

After 2 days sat in the sun I got home from Twickenham last night with a massive migraine, went to bed at 9pm and woke up at 7:30am. Knackered, feels like one side of my head has bee squashed.

So with that I think the low flying trip will be posponed until next week, weather depending.

I'll get you some rugby shots up this evening.

Big cats looking good so far.

[Pete]

Yeah, it was nice to be able to step back and just enjoy looking at the cats. I really wish that I had more of an eye for detail (like my lion paw shot) - I ended up with lots of photos of faces (most of them badly framed and oof). I took a little over 100 shots throughout the day, so a 10% success rate wasn't too bad, although I should really have put some effort into getting the fill flash right.

[courier]

4.
http://www.evilkitchen.ca/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10894

this one is definitely worth quoting again!! :D


So when/where's the next meet?

[DaveH76]

It's the Annual Southend airshow this weekend. Usually some chances of good shots there, had a particularly impressive display from a Chinook whirlybird last time i was there.

[Radders]

Morning all...BBQ's, If this weather keeps up i'll be having alot :D

Lee, cheers for the comments on the last thread :) Nice to see I came in 10th top spammer too lol :lol:

[Box Brownie]

this one is definitely worth quoting again!! :D


So when/where's the next meet?

As jemann suggested (?) perhaps it should be FIA2010 ~ just how much of scrum are the weekend public days???

[courier]

Morning all...BBQ's, If this weather keeps up i'll be having alot :D

Lee, cheers for the comments on the last thread :) Nice to see I came in 10th top spammer too lol :lol:

ah yeah those lazer shots were awesome mate - where was the rave?

[courier]

As jemann suggested (?) perhaps it should be FIA2010 ~ just how much of scrum are the weekend public days???

dont think ive ever been to an airshow - would love to.

Is a 70-200mm enough reach? OR would it be wise to purchase the TC?

[Radders]

ah yeah those lazer shots were awesome mate - where was the rave?

Cheers Matt :) It's Sankeys in Manchester they do a Garuda night, Which is Gareth Emerys record label. :) I could of got a pass to get into the booth, but by the time I found the guy it was to late, bit of a pisser!

[souporman]

Wow, that last one is truly breathtakingly good...

Hello everyone! Nice photos to kick off with too, Kevin.

Wow lovely shots Kev! The colours in the sky of the second to last are breathtaking.

Woo, new thread to spam...i mean to fill with informative discussion, yeah that's what i meant :confused:

And +1 for that last shot, tis rather fab.

Thanks guys :)

great shots Kevin - I really like the first one, great skies in the last two too!

EDIT> forgot to post these over the weekend, the efforts of my film shoot!

was too lazy to scan them so took a photo!

- looking forward to the film walk, may have to stash a digital camera in my bag though, 36 shots don't last long!

lol @ taking a digital photo of your film images :) They turned out quite well though! I'm too scared to try my hand at film...I need my instant feedback :)

@ Kev ~ great images all, though for me the last three are the best with the silhouette & sky being the standout shot :D

this one is definitely worth quoting again!! :D


So when/where's the next meet?

Thanks :) That last one is probably my favourite of the week.

Morning all...BBQ's, If this weather keeps up i'll be having alot

Lee, cheers for the comments on the last thread Nice to see I came in 10th top spammer too lol

Ahem! TIED for 10th :p

[jemann]

As jemann suggested (?) perhaps it should be FIA2010 ~ just how much of scrum are the weekend public days???

I had some hassles from peoples uncontrolled kids last time, but I was perhaps not standing in the best place. I was standing closer to the beginning of the runway at the barrier with my bag at my feet in front of me, only to have little tykes squeezing in front of me and climbing over my bag. Any attempt to crowd them out just earned me ****ty looks from ignorant parents.

Later on I moved further down the runway and found all the photogs set up in a much less crowded grassy area.

Bring earplugs! My hearing was slightly damaged at the show four years ago :(

[courier]

sig test :D

[ies photos]

sig test :D

sig test fail?

[Radders]

Ahem! TIED for 10th :p


haha! Didn't actually look at the post counts, just counted down to my name!

:p:lol:

[courier]

sig test fail?

link broken?

[Radders]

Works for me


Canon 450D
Sigma 30mm f1.4
Sigma 10 - 20mm f4.5/5.6
Canon 70-200mm f4 IS L

[felt_tip_felon]

link broken?

works fine here...

[courier]

phew! :lol:

[ies photos]

phew! :lol:

works fine for me too ;) just looks like a lot of space below "Gear" so I thought it might be missing something

[courier]

works fine for me too ;) just looks like a lot of space below "Gear" so I thought it might be missing something

oh lol - no its just a very basic sig at the moment

[felt_tip_felon]

holy smokes it's hot out there!

quick question - is there a minimum post count before you can link photos from Flickr - I seem to recall a 30 post requirement? but I have been known to make stuff up!

[Anke]

great shots Kevin - I really like the first one, great skies in the last two too!

EDIT> forgot to post these over the weekend, the efforts of my film shoot!

was too lazy to scan them so took a photo!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4628376753_955c72004a_o.jpg

...

- looking forward to the film walk, may have to stash a digital camera in my bag though, 36 shots don't last long!

That's gorgeous! Really nicely done.

I just had to come indoors, it's bakin' out there!

[Anke]

Hiya! Another sou'easter checking in.

Think I posted once about 2 years ago on one of the earlier threads, asking who was going to Farnborough that year, but then promptly forgot about it.

Some lovely shots over the last week or two in this thread. Do you folks sometimes get together for shooting outings?

Welcome back! As Pete said the first post of this thread contains all you need to know for any future or past meets, hope to see you on a meet soon so keep checking :)

[Anke]

holy smokes it's hot out there!

quick question - is there a minimum post count before you can link photos from Flickr - I seem to recall a 30 post requirement? but I have been known to make stuff up!

Nope, are you linking the second link from Flickr? The one that starts with http://farm...

[courier]

yea it's schorchio! Not a day to be wandering around in office attire. Ive had to return to the bunker for some air con

[ies photos]

yea it's schorchio! Not a day to be wandering around in office attire. Ive had to return to the bunker for some air con

I just went shopping at Tesco, that fresh chicken in the boot all afternoon should be ready cooked by the time I get home, not to mention the yogurt and milk!

[felt_tip_felon]

Nope, are you linking the second link from Flickr? The one that starts with http://farm...

Clare was asking me how it worked - I seem to recall there's a minimum post count for something?!

I suggested the technique you've mentioned (so she should be ok)

thanks for the comments on the prints - I will scan them properly (just need to make time to do it!) I am thinking I too may need to run another film off to get my head in the game for the photowalk! but I did enjoy the waiting game for the prints to come back!

[Wendelius]

Great shots, Lee.

When and where is the film photowalk? With my EOS-30 on the way, I'm kinda interested. I have a lot to learn about film. :)

Wendy

[felt_tip_felon]

Great shots, Lee.

When and where is the film photowalk? With my EOS-30 on the way, I'm kinda interested. I have a lot to learn about film. :)

Wendy

thanks!

it's something that Anke is involved with - it's on the evening 9th June in RTW, I'm sure it's a more the merrier type of a deal? Chris is that the case?

[Anke]

Clare was asking me how it worked - I seem to recall there's a minimum post count for something?!

I suggested the technique you've mentioned (so she should be ok)

thanks for the comments on the prints - I will scan them properly (just need to make time to do it!) I am thinking I too may need to run another film off to get my head in the game for the photowalk! but I did enjoy the waiting game for the prints to come back!

30 day posting is for the Buy/Sell sections of POTN.

thanks!

it's something that Anke is involved with - it's on the evening 9th June in RTW, I'm sure it's a more the merrier type of a deal? Chris is that the case?

Great shots, Lee.

When and where is the film photowalk? With my EOS-30 on the way, I'm kinda interested. I have a lot to learn about film. :)

Wendy

The Film Photowalk is for members of the Tunbridge Wells Twitterati, Lee is a sort-of member as most of the TW lot follow him and his lovely better half, more details here (http://twuttle.com).

[felt_tip_felon]

30 day posting is for the Buy/Sell sections of POTN.

The Film Photowalk is for members of the Tunbridge Wells Twitterati, Lee is a sort-of member as most of the TW lot follow him and his lovely better half, more details here (http://twuttle.com).

Ahhh I knew there was a stipulation for some aspect of posting - I haven't sold or bought anything on here yet (despite threatening to sell some gear!)

didn't want to tred on any toes - but I forgot the twitter connection - another channel for further unecessary verbal waffle! :D

I booked a half day off work that day to make sure I get over there in time - so I may pitch up early and do a recce (or stalk your blog for ideas!) ;)

[Radders]

I have a film Pentax, but haven't used it since 2006!

[Anke]

...

I booked a half day off work that day to make sure I get over there in time - so I may pitch up early and do a recce (or stalk your blog for ideas!) ;)

That's the best idea ;)

[felt_tip_felon]

maybe we need a SE POTN film meetup? seems everyone is slowly going 35mm retro!

[courier]

maybe we need a SE POTN film meetup? seems everyone is slowly going 35mm retro!

it's the future!

[felt_tip_felon]

it's the future!

or back to it (at least!) ;):D

[Anke]

maybe we need a SE POTN film meetup? seems everyone is slowly going 35mm retro!

Brilliant idea! We'll bring our normal cameras as backup of course ;) Would be great to limit to one roll each too :D

[courier]

or back to it (at least!) ;):D

"where we're gong we dont neeed......compact flash cards"

[Coops]

Lee is crowned King Spammer for Thread Eight. Here's the rest of us mortals:
Wow! Surprised to see Im up so high! Never thought I was that active!

[felt_tip_felon]

Brilliant idea! We'll bring our normal cameras as backup of course ;) Would be great to limit to one roll each too :D

count me in! :D (digital backup is a good call too!)

[Kaben]

"where we're gong we dont neeed......compact flash cards"

Hahahahahahaha! Brilliant :lol:

[Anke]

count me in! :D (digital backup is a good call too!)

Anyone else fancy a good old-fashioned film meet in a while?

[Radders]

Seeing as we're going on about film, whats everyone got? I just dug mine out. Pentax MZ-50. My dad bought me it in 1997 for my 13th! :cool:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4635609252_42a8a965bf.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4635005991_2df9e5830e.jpg

[felt_tip_felon]

Seeing as we're going on about film, whats everyone got? I just dug mine out. Pentax MZ-50. My dad bought me it in 1997 for my 13th! :cool:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4635609252_42a8a965bf.jpg



looks very well looked after fella, I have a Canon 3000v - I bought it a few years ago to try to learn about the technicalities of photography, but I don't use it very often at all!

but I think a film based shoot could be a good call - it always makes you think twice before tripping the shutter when you shoot film!

[Anke]

Seeing as we're going on about film, whats everyone got? I just dug mine out. Pentax MZ-50. My dad bought me it in 1997 for my 13th! :cool:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4635609252_42a8a965bf.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4635005991_2df9e5830e.jpg

Sweet! I wish I'd kept my old Minolta.

This is my film camera at the moment, I'm considering a "proper" SLR.

452870

And the wife's cool fisheye lomo.

452871

[Radders]

looks very well looked after fella,


One careful owner, under 5k clicks from new, FPSH, always kept in a dry store.....:lol:

[Radders]

And the wife's cool fisheye lomo.



Looks cool! Would love to see a photo from it. :)

[Anke]

Looks cool! Would love to see a photo from it. :)

I'm not sure I've scanned any yet, let me have a look around...

[souporman]

Anyone else fancy a good old-fashioned film meet in a while?

I would have to buy a film camera, but they can be had fairly cheaply off of ebay can't they? What do people recommend? Something that will let me use the lenses I have would be ideal obviously :)

[ies photos]

I had a Pentax MG but gave it away ;(

[felt_tip_felon]

I would have to buy a film camera, but they can be had fairly cheaply off of ebay can't they? What do people recommend? Something that will let me use the lenses I have would be ideal obviously :)

my Canon 3000v uses my lenses fine... I would imagine you could get one cheap from the eBay!

[Radders]

I just looked at the Pentax on Ebay, £45 with the 35-80mm lens here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk//Pentax-MZ-50-Film-Camera-with-35-80-Zoom-Lens_W0QQitemZ130361806312QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=&rvr_id=&cguid=6a43cfcf1280a0aad476c5e6ff37b448)


Actually considering buying a wide angle lens for it and taking it travelling with me:confused:

[Anke]

I would have to buy a film camera, but they can be had fairly cheaply off of ebay can't they? What do people recommend? Something that will let me use the lenses I have would be ideal obviously :)

Go for retro cool (http://uk.shop.lomography.com/) :)

[Anke]

It's like this thread has stepped back in time :D

[courier]

saw someone in the park with one of these on saturday
http://www.patricktaylor.com/hasselblad-500

[Anke]

A quick scan of one of the wife's fisheye shots.

http://www.ankehuber.plus.com/potn/donkeyfisheye.jpg

[Radders]

It's like this thread has stepped back in time :D

What will the 10th thread be about :lol:


Here's two photos some of you may like..my dad prints film but mainly in black and white. An old friend of his passed away sadly and left a massive (something like 15,000 in negatives alone) collection of aircraft photos to another friend, that passes them onto my dad, who prints them (slowly making his way through them, been doing them for about 10 years now on and off). Most of the photos are from the 50's/60's and some 70's.

Both the guy that passed away and the guy that now has the collection were pilots for BEA, then BA.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3202507895_3054edaff1_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/3202508635_48445d300d_b.jpg

[felt_tip_felon]

A quick scan of one of the wife's fisheye shots.

http://www.ankehuber.plus.com/potn/donkeyfisheye.jpg

looks more like a Donkey eye lens to me! :p:D

[Anke]

What will the 10th thread be about :lol:


Here's two photos some of you may like..my dad prints film but mainly in black and white. An old friend of his passed away sadly and left a massive (something like 15,000 in negatives alone) collection of aircraft photos to another friend, that passes them onto my dad, who prints them (slowly making his way through them, been doing them for about 10 years now on and off). Most of the photos are from the 50's/60's and some 70's.

Both the guy that passed away and the guy that now has the collection were pilots for BEA, then BA.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3202507895_3054edaff1_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/3202508635_48445d300d_b.jpg

Wow! :shock: That needs a public display or showing to a relevant museum.

[Radders]

Don't think they would bother tbh Chris, not sure what they do with them! It nice to see them being printed though.

Here's a photo taken with my MZ-50, Its a coast guard UH-60, Taken in San Diego Late 1999.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/3077515616_e513e51bb2.jpg

[Pete]

Wow! :shock: That needs a public display or showing to a relevant museum.

Or making a Blurb book out of them?

[souporman]

MUG UPDATE

Got a letter from parcelforce regarding the customs charges but wasn't able to pay them over the weekend (their online system is down and that's all the weekend folks have access too).

I've just paid the balance now and they're due for release tomorrow, which I assume means I'll have them tomorrow night and can start sending them out this week.

At the moment the total cost is £28.55 but this doesn't include shipping within the UK so it will go up a bit if you want me to ship it to you (which I have no problems with).

There's a screenshot of my paypal transaction here (http://www.kevinleitch.com/images/potn/paypal.jpg) and a scan of the parcelforce receipt here (http://www.kevinleitch.com/images/potn/parcelforce.jpg) just in case you'd like to check the math. I ordered 12 mugs in all :)

If anyone requested one but no longer wants it please let me know. I ordered one or two extras, but they've been spoken for already I believe.

[Pete]

Yay!!

Let me know when you want some cash...

[Anke]

MUG UPDATE

Got a letter from parcelforce regarding the customs charges but wasn't able to pay them over the weekend (their online system is down and that's all the weekend folks have access too).

I've just paid the balance now and they're due for release tomorrow, which I assume means I'll have them tomorrow night and can start sending them out this week.

At the moment the total cost is £28.55 but this doesn't include shipping within the UK so it will go up a bit if you want me to ship it to you (which I have no problems with).

There's a screenshot of my paypal transaction here (http://www.kevinleitch.com/images/potn/paypal.jpg) and a scan of the parcelforce receipt here (http://www.kevinleitch.com/images/potn/parcelforce.jpg) just in case you'd like to check the math. I ordered 12 mugs in all :)

If anyone requested one but no longer wants it please let me know. I ordered one or two extras, but they've been spoken for already I believe.

Wahay!!! Can you DM us all the details on how we pay you?

[courier]

tea is for mugs!

Nice one kevin

[Pete]

Wahay!!! Can you DM us all the details on how we pay you?

Someone's been a twit for too long....

[Radders]

Whats DM?

[Neal]

Whats DM?
Direct Message, it's a twitter thing. (basically a PM)

[Anke]

Someone's been a twit for too long....

Ooops! Of course I meant PM, the D Key is too near the P Key. :D

[Anke]

I've just wasted an hour on the hottest day of the year surfing eBay for old film cameras :rolleyes:

[Radders]

Direct Message, it's a twitter thing. (basically a PM)

oh...

Ooops! Of course I meant PM, the D Key is too near the P Key. :D

Lol, Fat fingers yeah? ;) :lol:

I've just wasted an hour on the hottest day of the year surfing eBay for old film cameras :rolleyes:

I've been trying to find a decent wide angle lens, after prices but can't find nothing :confused:

[ies photos]

can't find nothing :confused:

which means you found something ;)

[Radders]

No really, I haven't lol:oops:

[felt_tip_felon]

seems someone has a keen eye for grammar - I could be in trouble! ;):D

just heard from the better half and I have been cleared for a BBQ - this has cheered Monday up no end! bring on the napalmed dinner!! :cool:

[Radders]

A quick scan of one of the wife's fisheye shots.



Cool shot :)

[DaveH76]

Christ i go away for a few hours and you lot are on page 7 already :lol:

[ies photos]

seems someone has a keen eye for grammar - I could be in trouble! ;):D


not really just bored at work and trying to figure out how to break a £250k overspend to my boss lol!

[Swaffs]

Wow it's hot out there, just home from my course with an hour on the tube :(

FYI For you London dwellers;

This year is the United Nations' International Year of Biodiversity. We are running a joint competition with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to promote the wide variety of wildlife you can find in the Capital.

We would like to see your photographs of London's wildlife, and to hear about any projects you are involved with to help protect London's wildlife.

We are interested in all of the species living within a five minute walk from one of London's Tube stations, so anything that inspires you - mammals, birds, insects, flora - could be a winning entry.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/wildlifecompetition
Get closer to London's wildlife and share London Underground's passion to protect the environment. Take part in our Life between the lines competition.

[Coops]

MUG UPDATE

Got a letter from parcelforce regarding the customs charges but wasn't able to pay them over the weekend (their online system is down and that's all the weekend folks have access too).

I've just paid the balance now and they're due for release tomorrow, which I assume means I'll have them tomorrow night and can start sending them out this week.

At the moment the total cost is £28.55 but this doesn't include shipping within the UK so it will go up a bit if you want me to ship it to you (which I have no problems with).

There's a screenshot of my paypal transaction here (http://www.kevinleitch.com/images/potn/paypal.jpg) and a scan of the parcelforce receipt here (http://www.kevinleitch.com/images/potn/parcelforce.jpg) just in case you'd like to check the math. I ordered 12 mugs in all :)

If anyone requested one but no longer wants it please let me know. I ordered one or two extras, but they've been spoken for already I believe.

Mugs? please provide link where I might review and subsequently beg to be included?

[souporman]

Mugs? please provide link where I might review and subsequently beg to be included?

They're these (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/canon-captures-your-coffee-in-a-70-200mm-telephoto-lens/). I'll let you know if anyone decides not to take the one they've requested.

[Kaben]

I would have to buy a film camera, but they can be had fairly cheaply off of ebay can't they? What do people recommend? Something that will let me use the lenses I have would be ideal obviously :)

Kev, i have an EOS 30 for sale if you are thinking of getting an EF fit body. It has eye controlled focusing too!

Its immaculate but i dont have the box.

£60, or alternatively £30 and a canon mug ;)

[Box Brownie]

maybe we need a SE POTN film meetup? seems everyone is slowly going 35mm retro!


Hmmmm! retro eh! I would have to dust off my Rollei T and find some 120 film, talking of dusting off the 35mm that would be my 1985 vintage EOS650. Been a while since any of that kit saw the light of day so should really be dug and checked over once in a while :lol:

[Coops]

They're these (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/canon-captures-your-coffee-in-a-70-200mm-telephoto-lens/). I'll let you know if anyone decides not to take the one they've requested.
I thought it would be. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ONE COMES AVAILABLE.

Mega Please!

[Jonathan]

Anyone else fancy a good old-fashioned film meet in a while?

No :p

Using film in 2010 is pointless, you're just pushing yourselves back down the food chain. This is the year 2010 - proper sci-fi years, the future we dreamt of when we were kids (we=people over 40). Now you want to start using a messy and retarded technology to do something that science has already vastly improved. This is a classic example of todays trend of retro self indulgance. Oddly though, proponents of this are rarely to be found leaving their cars at home and walking to work ;)

jk :D

[felt_tip_felon]

not really just bored at work and trying to figure out how to break a £250k overspend to my boss lol!

I love days like those - you can probably rest safe in the knowledge that he's got an even bigger spend to hide from his boss! ;)

[felt_tip_felon]

No :p

Using film in 2010 is pointless, you're just pushing yourselves back down the food chain. This is the year 2010 - proper sci-fi years, the future we dreamt of when we were kids (we=people over 40). Now you want to start using a messy and retarded technology to do something that science has already vastly improved. This is a classic example of todays trend of retro self indulgance. Oddly though, proponents of this are rarely to be found leaving their cars at home and walking to work ;)

jk :D

killjoy - don't you have Belgians to annoy?? :p;)

[courier]

oh god and again :lol:

http://londonist.com/2010/05/photo_of_the_day_6.php

:)

[Radders]

Nice one Matt :)

[kaystewartphoto]

great shots Kevin - I really like the first one, great skies in the last two too!

EDIT> forgot to post these over the weekend, the efforts of my film shoot!

was too lazy to scan them so took a photo!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4628376753_955c72004a_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4628980222_42063aeed9_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4628378729_d10aa53cc6_o.jpg

- looking forward to the film walk, may have to stash a digital camera in my bag though, 36 shots don't last long!

That looks really cool!

Checking in!

Must spam more this thread!

You do indeed!

oh god and again :lol:

http://londonist.com/2010/05/photo_of_the_day_6.php

:)

Go you :)

Had a lovly day today, spent most of it in the garden with the children, but i have managed to loose my voice somewhere

[Ronin Silv]

No :p

Using film in 2010 is pointless, you're just pushing yourselves back down the food chain. This is the year 2010 - proper sci-fi years, the future we dreamt of when we were kids (we=people over 40). Now you want to start using a messy and retarded technology to do something that science has already vastly improved. This is a classic example of todays trend of retro self indulgance. Oddly though, proponents of this are rarely to be found leaving their cars at home and walking to work ;)

jk :D

Most of those that like these retro trends don't remember them first time round so don't realise how much things have improved, indulge them Jon they'll learn the hard way ;)
I remember having to meter my old OM10 then set the shutter speed to the aperture and film speed and usually the shot you wanted had gone. Now I just set the camera to AP and it does the rest for me ;)

[SwitchBlade]

I lived through the Atari 16 bit days, and still like setting my ST and Falcon up to the telly and playing the old games. Keep having retro thoughts about cars too, kinda fancy a MKI MR2 but can't justify it as a daily driver and can't afford a second motor. :(

[Anke]

oh god and again :lol:

http://londonist.com/2010/05/photo_of_the_day_6.php

:)

Well deserved :)

[Ronin Silv]

Hayden " retro " cars are different as they are more individual than modern euro boxes plus they are normally the cars you couldn't afford as a young man.

[SwitchBlade]

I was under 10 so not so much couldn't afford but couldn't even drive lol. I had a Rev1 MKII MR2 and loved it, foolishly sold it when it needed new sills welding on for an MOT and I regret it now. Fancy a MKI though in the hope of better handling and fuel economy.

[Ronin Silv]

Now your just making me fell old, I was in my late teens when both my cars were new. In fact I was 20 when the Sunny was new.

[felt_tip_felon]

So I return home today to find a MASSIVE cardboard box outside my front door... I suspect it's the prize from the Lowepro competition, I'm correct! very exciting I open said box to find a Compu Daypack (a really great bag, ideal camera & laptop combo) just like the one I have upstairs that I don't use that the missus has been hassling me to shift!

anyone looking for a new bag?

[Ronin Silv]

If you really fancy an AW11 I know where there might be one going cheep needs a new wing that was with it last time I saw it and some wheels that match if the guys still got it. It's at the A20 scrapyard behind the Airport cafe just before you go into Sellindge.

[buzzyrabbit]

It would be nice to do a film meet.
Still waiting for my 70-200 thermos from Henry's , it's in transit.

[SwitchBlade]

Unfortunately going cheap would need to be fifty quid as I'm rather brassic after having had to shell out on a new laptop. Even then I think the wife would kill me if I trailered one home.

[adrian5127]

Lee

Congratulations I must have missed you winning.

dont think ive ever been to an airshow - would love to.
Is a 70-200mm enough reach? OR would it be wise to purchase the TC?

I have not been to Farnborough but have been to a few others and would recommend a TC, sometimes I wish my 100-400 is longer.

o
4.
http://www.evilkitchen.ca/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10894

Wow really like that one

maybe we need a SE POTN film meetup? seems everyone is slowly going 35mm retro!

I am with Jon on this one;)


Here's two photos some of you may like..my dad prints film but mainly in black and white. An old friend of his passed away sadly and left a massive (something like 15,000 in negatives alone) collection of aircraft photos to another friend, that passes them onto my dad, who prints them (slowly making his way through them, been doing them for about 10 years now on and off). Most of the photos are from the 50's/60's and some 70's.

Both the guy that passed away and the guy that now has the collection were pilots for BEA, then BA.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/3202508635_48445d300d_b.jpg

There is some really good stuff there

MUG UPDATE

Got a letter from parcelforce regarding the customs charges but wasn't able to pay them over the weekend (their online system is down and that's all the weekend folks have access too).

I've just paid the balance now and they're due for release tomorrow, which I assume means I'll have them tomorrow night and can start sending them out this week.

At the moment the total cost is £28.55 but this doesn't include shipping within the UK so it will go up a bit if you want me to ship it to you (which I have no problems with).

There's a screenshot of my paypal transaction here (http://www.kevinleitch.com/images/potn/paypal.jpg) and a scan of the parcelforce receipt here (http://www.kevinleitch.com/images/potn/parcelforce.jpg) just in case you'd like to check the math. I ordered 12 mugs in all :)

If anyone requested one but no longer wants it please let me know. I ordered one or two extras, but they've been spoken for already I believe.

I am definitely still in if you let me know how you want paying

not really just bored at work and trying to figure out how to break a £250k overspend to my boss lol!

Just tell him you are worried about the cutbacks and a double dip recession and you are doing your bit for queen and country

[Ronin Silv]

I've been tempted by it a number of time but I've no where to put it.

[kaystewartphoto]

So I return home today to find a MASSIVE cardboard box outside my front door... I suspect it's the prize from the Lowepro competition, I'm correct! very exciting I open said box to find a Compu Daypack (a really great bag, ideal camera & laptop combo) just like the one I have upstairs that I don't use that the missus has been hassling me to shift!

anyone looking for a new bag?

Ooo how much?

[vmlopes]

Film meet yeah up for that..........

I can bring any of these classics...........so can lend a couple out

Voigtlander
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3681668796_7839ddd27e_o.jpg

The original M2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3703942009_8bb2843607_b.jpg

and its big brother the last great true Leica "M" the M4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3997568572_85bec07aa7_b.jpg

[Anke]

Film meet yeah up for that..........

I can bring any of these classics...........so can lend a couple out

...

Phwoar! :D

[Anke]

Now I'm surfing eBay for Leicas, someone stop me!

[Radders]

Now I'm surfing eBay for Leicas, someone stop me!


No, Buy one.. :D

[felt_tip_felon]

Ooo how much?

retails for between £75 & £80 online...

how about you make me an offer?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/4636770766_8e8097e4e0.jpg

[felt_tip_felon]

Now I'm surfing eBay for Leicas, someone stop me!

you're delirious and need sleep for the love of god don't buy a Leica whilst sleep deprived! it'll end in tears! :p:D:cool:

[Anke]

you're delirious and need sleep for the love of god don't buy a Leica whilst sleep deprived! it'll end in tears! :p:D:cool:

Yep, I'm on about 25-26 hours without kip now, I'm going to shut down and zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[courier]

I have not been to Farnborough but have been to a few others and would recommend a TC, sometimes I wish my 100-400 is longer.

now i feel really inadequate :o

cant believe i made another pic of the day. So pleased :)

Thanks for the comments

Those Leicas = drool :D

Lee - i didnt see them earlier but those film shots have come out really nice. They look very 'English' (a good thing in this case:))

[adrian5127]

For those that wanted it I have put the group shot on facebook here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=182346&id=700201449&saved#%21/album.php?aid=182346&id=700201449) I have tagged everyone I am friends with but there are a few missing

Hmmmm new bag...Kay you had better be quick before Victor or I get interested

[Matt Peters]

Just popping my head into the new thread.. :D

KeV, beautiful shots on the first page!

[ies photos]

Right a few from the Rugby Sevens Final Day, loads more my Blog (http://www.iesphotography.co.uk/blog)

http://www.iesphotography.co.uk/ies_irb.jpg

http://www.iesphotography.co.uk/ies_irb1.jpg

http://www.iesphotography.co.uk/ies_irb2.jpg

[Radders]

Proper LOL @ that last shot

[vmlopes]

Get one, get one..............lol

I have even been known to take the M4 on an Urbex trip or two, still produces some seriously good shots.............not bad for a 50 year old body and lens, all mechanical no metering of any sort...........gotta love the Sunny 16 Rule.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/3794687791_b809580ab2_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/3794682685_7b15d1be11_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3875072293_f70c428bf1_b.jpg

even black and white comes out nice, I have an EOS4 but the signature of the Leica is not matched IMO

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/3770713697_574be500b4_b.jpg

[courier]

wow - WOW ^^

[Jonathan]

killjoy - don't you have Belgians to annoy?? :p;)

I'll get my coat :)

[SwitchBlade]

Just watching Dr Who confidential for the last episode on iPlayer. They just showed a colourist in the editing suite going through the scenes. Now I realised there'd be an amount of post processing involved with the video but I'm amazed watching a guy brightening sections, twiddling knobs that change brightness and contrast of each segment of video on the fly. Guess I should have realised that with videography the images would need the tweaking from SOOC that photographs do too but it's interesting seeing the difference from the SOOC shots to what you see on telly.

[vmlopes]

For those that wanted it I have put the group shot on facebook here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=182346&id=700201449&saved#%21/album.php?aid=182346&id=700201449) I have tagged everyone I am friends with but there are a few missing

Hmmmm new bag...Kay you had better be quick before Victor or I get interested

What bag is this that we're talking about Adrian?..............bought one of these this week http://crumpler.co.uk/?product=New_Delhi_510&page=details&product_line=949 the 620, should have known better with Crumpler, advertised as taking two bodies, can hardly get my 5DII with grip in there with the Lenses??

[ies photos]

one more thats not in the blog yet

http://www.iesphotography.co.uk/ies_irb3.jpg

[Radders]

even black and white comes out nice, I have an EOS4 but the signature of the Leica is not matched IMO

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/3770713697_574be500b4_b.jpg

Love this. With a photo like this do you ask the guy to take a photo, or do you just take it? I've always been a bit iffy on getting photos like this just incase someone gets funny!

[vmlopes]

Love this. With a photo like this do you ask the guy to take a photo, or do you just take it? I've always been a bit iffy on getting photos like this just incase someone gets funny!

He was a street artist, just grabbed a shot........which aint that quick with a rangefinder........and left him a quid for his work..........thats the good thing about the Leica, people talk about them as they look old/retro and not so in ya face as a 1d with a hunk of white glass hanging on the front;)

[Radders]

I thought he was a tramp if i'm honest lol.

[vmlopes]

I thought he was a tramp if i'm honest lol.

Probably that also

[Swaffs]

For those that wanted it I have put the group shot on facebook here (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=182346&id=700201449&saved#%21/album.php?aid=182346&id=700201449) I have tagged everyone I am friends with but there are a few missing

Hmmmm new bag...Kay you had better be quick before Victor or I get interested

I really must post my bag for sale details again

[Box Brownie]

Adrian, I hired the 100-400mm for FIA 2008 and it ain't too shabby :D I bought via a mag sub a Friday ticket that gave me a grandstand seat/vantage point. Granted I think I cropped just about everything but for sheer versatility the 100-400mm IMO cannot be beaten unless you have two bodies and can handhold a 600mm IS :lol: As you can see it was very grey day and sadly did shower about 3 times so was not 100% happy but would love to go again.

http://1stdesignit.co.uk/FIA2008/Typhoon_afterburners_3345.jpg

http://1stdesignit.co.uk/FIA2008/C127J_3598.jpg

http://1stdesignit.co.uk/FIA2008/F18_3539.jpg

http://1stdesignit.co.uk/FIA2008/Tilt_Rotor_3587.jpg

http://1stdesignit.co.uk/FIA2008/Vulcan2_3173.jpg

[Ronin Silv]

For those interested there is a programme on the photo-journalist Robert King on BBC4 now, probably repeated at various time.