GKPE: General Ramblings thread

And it still found it's way home...

Bugger...

For the techies:

I've got a CD/DVD burner issue, and so does Kirst.

I used to burn some blank discs with photos etc for people, with no issues. However now when I try to burn with Nero, it keeps trying to Save an Image file to the HDD and that's it.

I can't even use the default Windows burner software, as it just doesn't have it there.
On the other PC, we can select the files, right click and SEND TO cd drive, and then it will burn them on another click, I don't even get that option.
I really need to burn a couple of discs of photos, but can't do it.

The network is all unplugged as well, so can't put pics across.

Some sort of driver issue maybe? Do you still have the install disc? Sounds like the system thinks you've only got a reader, not a writer.

Got it in one I think.

Try this, goto "My Computer" and open up the properties page of the CDROM/DVDROM, there should be a tab for Recording, make sure "Enable CD recording on this drive" is ticked.

Failing that go into the device manager and delete the DVDROM, reboot and let Windows auto detect it again.

OK Message for car nuts:

I am looking for a single ROH Relex 14" alloy rim, or a set of four 14 inch rims to replace the set I have on my wifes car, one rim is busted and not repairable. They are 4 stud. I may even look at a cheap set of steel rims.

Oh and to keep this on photographic topic, here is a rare lens made out of Unobtainium (it is the f/1.0 not the new f/1.2):

FlyingPete wrote:
OK Message for car nuts:

I am looking for a single ROH Relex 14" alloy rim,

Tyre shops and wrecking yards!

I don't recomend used steel wheels either, far to high a chance they have been bent, which makes them impossible to ballance.

FlyingPete wrote:
I think you have a solid case with small disputes if Tournament does not compensate you the towing IN FULL. After all the admitted they stuffed up. Last one I did cost $50, well worth it.

Actually what would be interesting would be to ring the tow company and get a quote to tow your "broken down" car from point A to B, I bet it is not $200 Last tow I had from Albany to Mt Eden cost $80.

If you do that, make sure you claim for the cost of the disputes, and the cost of the time off work to dispute their mistake. When you call up be nice, but tell them if you don't get a refund within 48 hours you'll file a claim with small claims immediately.

Warren, for nero make sure that you have selected the cd/dvd writer

Byte size: ZERO | Content warning: NOT AN IMAGE

Battery Time?

Last weekend I did went through all my gear to check labelling and condition, of the 7 BP511's I have, only two are any good All the others are either worn out (my genuine Canon G3 battery) or don't hold much charge because they were cheap cr*p. The two good batteries I have, one is the Canon 1390Mah I got with my 20D, the other is a Sterlingtek 1800Mah I scored from Wazza after he did an order a while back.

That 1800Mah Sterlingtek is by far the best of the bunch.

So I am thinking of getting some more batteries. Sterlingtek have the following:
BP511 1800Mah (G Series, Pro1, D30. D60, 10D, 300D, 20D, 5D & 30D) - US$11.99 each or US$22.98 a pair
NB-2LH 1100Mah (350D) - US$14.99 each or $28.99 a pair.

Postage is US$8.99 Airmail or US$19.95 Fedex. The more we buy the less the postage is per battery.

Exchange rate is around $0.64, so a BP511 is just under $19 each ex postage.

Anyone interested?

FlyingPete wrote:
Battery Time?

Last weekend I did went through all my gear to check labelling and condition, of the 7 BP511's I have, only two are any good All the others are either worn out (my genuine Canon G3 battery) or don't hold much charge because they were cheap cr*p. The two good batteries I have, one is the Canon 1390Mah I got with my 20D, the other is a Sterlingtek 1800Mah I scored from Wazza after he did an order a while back.

That 1800Mah Sterlingtek is by far the best of the bunch.

So I am thinking of getting some more batteries. Sterlingtek have the following:
BP511 1800Mah (G Series, Pro1, D30. D60, 10D, 300D, 20D, 5D & 30D) - US$11.99 each or US$22.98 a pair
NB-2LH 1100Mah (350D) - US$14.99 each or $28.99 a pair.

Postage is US$8.99 Airmail or US$19.95 Fedex. The more we buy the less the postage is per battery.

Exchange rate is around $0.64, so a BP511 is just under $19 each ex postage.

Anyone interested?

I will grab a couple hmmm maybe make it 3 since I have the 2 cameras now

I'm in for one of the NB-2LH 1100Mah, the one I got off trademe is crap.

Ouch!!

Hi Scott,

We have this item in stock, the price is $99.00.

Regards
Nick.

www.aucklandcamera.com
Prices are subject to change without notice.

He is refering to a lens hood for my 17-55......$100 for a piece of plastic! From what i have heard the lens is prone to flair, so I have to get one.

FlyingPete wrote:
Battery Time?

Last weekend I did went through all my gear to check labelling and condition, of the 7 BP511's I have, only two are any good All the others are either worn out (my genuine Canon G3 battery) or don't hold much charge because they were cheap cr*p. The two good batteries I have, one is the Canon 1390Mah I got with my 20D, the other is a Sterlingtek 1800Mah I scored from Wazza after he did an order a while back.

That 1800Mah Sterlingtek is by far the best of the bunch.

So I am thinking of getting some more batteries. Sterlingtek have the following:
BP511 1800Mah (G Series, Pro1, D30. D60, 10D, 300D, 20D, 5D & 30D) - US$11.99 each or US$22.98 a pair
NB-2LH 1100Mah (350D) - US$14.99 each or $28.99 a pair.

Postage is US$8.99 Airmail or US$19.95 Fedex. The more we buy the less the postage is per battery.

Exchange rate is around $0.64, so a BP511 is just under $19 each ex postage.

Anyone interested?

I will be infor 2 BP511a

T hink the "L" ones are cheaper

FlyingPete wrote:
Battery Time?

Last weekend I did went through all my gear to check labelling and condition, of the 7 BP511's I have, only two are any good All the others are either worn out (my genuine Canon G3 battery) or don't hold much charge because they were cheap cr*p. The two good batteries I have, one is the Canon 1390Mah I got with my 20D, the other is a Sterlingtek 1800Mah I scored from Wazza after he did an order a while back.

That 1800Mah Sterlingtek is by far the best of the bunch.

So I am thinking of getting some more batteries. Sterlingtek have the following:
BP511 1800Mah (G Series, Pro1, D30. D60, 10D, 300D, 20D, 5D & 30D) - US$11.99 each or US$22.98 a pair
NB-2LH 1100Mah (350D) - US$14.99 each or $28.99 a pair.

Postage is US$8.99 Airmail or US$19.95 Fedex. The more we buy the less the postage is per battery.

Exchange rate is around $0.64, so a BP511 is just under $19 each ex postage.

Anyone interested?

Four for me please, if you don't mind posting to Wellington. PM me bank details when you want payment, don't forget to add on courier cost