GKPE: General Ramblings thread

http://www.warrenwilli​ams.co.nz/

:p

works for me, I'M JUST LOOKING AT YOUR SITE, oops didn't mean to yell!... howz those 2 seagulls in collision, can't stop looking at it, thats a classic Johnny on the spot!, that, the ape with the lock and the size of that tiger!

oh and with a cracker!!

and one leg!

Hah those shots taken with my 400mm F6.3!

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saw that on there, what is it, manual focus Canon? you also use a mirror?

Wazza wrote in post #2081693
Hah those shots taken with my 400mm F6.3!

Very classy equipment. Are you still keen on doing some shooting this afternoon?

joeseph wrote in post #2082191
Very classy equipment. Are you still keen on doing some shooting this afternoon?

I remember that lens being one of the highlights of GKPE I

Back from AC & H.E. Perry. Ended up buying a 486 ball head + a 323QR plate for my monopod (of course I had to make sure that it would hold the minimum 70-200mm,) Stofen Omnibounce for the 580EX, and a Tamrac Expedition 8 backpack (HEPerry) I was actually after the new Expedition 7 (around $350 but someone stuffed up on their end.) I couldn't resist the deal given to me for the Expedition 8.

For those of you interested in the Expedition 8 (old version) -- Thomas at HEPerry says he has around 6 left. He gave it to me for a cracker of a deal - $180 (incl GST) and that is very reasonable for the size of the bag. My only problem now is getting more lenses to fill it up:p

dgcorner wrote in post #2082249
Back from AC & H.E. Perry. Ended up buying a 486 ball head + a 323QR plate for my monopod (of course I had to make sure that it would hold the minimum 70-200mm,) Stofen Omnibounce for the 580EX, and a Tamrac Expedition 8 backpack (HEPerry) I was actually after the new Expedition 7 (around $350 but someone stuffed up on their end.) I couldn't resist the deal given to me for the Expedition 8.

For those of you interested in the Expedition 8 (old version) -- Thomas at HEPerry says he has around 6 left. He gave it to me for a cracker of a deal - $180 (incl GST) and that is very reasonable for the size of the bag. My only problem now is getting more lenses to fill it up:p

Hey John, what kinda of 486 did ya get. My 1st computer was a 486, a DX2-66 in fact. I am still confused as to why you would wont to buy one tho.

enough joking around. that head looks good. I was thinking about getting a lightweight tripod and a good head for it, anyone got any ideas.

that packpac looks like what I need. the small one currently using just doesn't have enough space for everything. will they do a deal like that again? How much was that Expedition 7 going to be. I should have given you a call. I am also looking for a angle viewfinder.

That's quite some gear you're collecting John!

I'll have to make a few more purchases. After all, these 6 new batteries from Pete really don't count.

No one else from the GKPE group seemed to post any drifting shots..

So here's Round 5 of 6.. Round 6 is on 19th November

http://www.photography​-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=224165

Mark - give Thomas a call and mention my name & the Exp8. He will surely extend the deal to you as discussed -- $180 (inc. GST!) -- these are the last 6 of the lot according to him. His number 09 3079018. From the B&H website, the new Exp7 would be around $350 landed NZ (and that is a smaller bag.)

The 486 is good on the monopod as it allows you to position the camera horizontaly or vertically, and yet take the weight of (minimum) the 70-200mm. The base doesn't pan though so I don't suggest it if you are thinking of using it for panorama shots.

Re lightweight tripod -- have a look at Feisol.com a decent range. These are carbon fibre ones and cost as much, but are as stable as the 3021/055BPRO I have (which admittedly is a little heavy but stable).

Warren -- I'm afraid that the 17-40 & 70-200 are the last lenses I am buying in a looooong time. At worse, I may have to add a 1.4 or a 2X telecon for more reach but at this point I am all sweet. I do have to buy that Heliopan multicoated filter that Emma at AC showed me. After spending heaps on the lenses I am not putting cheap non-multicoated UV filters on them

Hmmm... with the new bag I am thinking of selling my F&S Rover Light backpack... about a year old, still in good to great condition. Anyone reckon that it will sell for $100 or is that too much? Will probably post on TM and see how it goes.

http://xtraplans.co.nz​/unleashed/

Haha

Wazza wrote in post #2082581
http://xtraplans.co.nz​/unleashed/

Haha

Indeed, it is a big joke! my line only allows me approx 409kbps (out of 2mbps!) and I still end up paying full fees... I am waiting to hear back from Orcon -- they hopefully will give my slightly better speeds.

dgcorner wrote in post #2082608
Indeed, it is a big joke! my line only allows me approx 409kbps (out of 2mbps!) and I still end up paying full fees... I am waiting to hear back from Orcon -- they hopefully will give my slightly better speeds.

Have a chat with rabsoft before doing anything, he has some interesting insights into Orcon vs Ihug.