GKPE: General Ramblings thread

did they pay ya for it?

nzl wrote:
-Only in your world Tony. plus the 5D doesn't have the fps that I would like. granted I wouldn't mind a 1dmk2n, but that's just a dream unless I can get it for under 5k. Did ya see the buy price. hm no thanks.

Thats why I got a 30D as well 5FPS and a backup body

Images sold through Westpac chopper, for media release stories, but only condition is photo credit...

NZHerald won't pay them per image they use, they're cheap..
They prefer only their full time hired photographers... That's why one day even when I was there covering it, they still sent a guy out, with 600mm lens, when I was shooting with my 300mm

Have a good night all, off out to Parnell for dinner and pool

Duncan you remember that chat we had about DVD,s as a backup. Just putting old software on new PC via Backup DVD and I have a DVD full of CRC errors

Umm bugger..... Time to dig out my undelete software for old HDD

50000 over three years hmmmm average 45 per day, you must carry it everywhere you go!! Just imagine what it would have been if it were film maybe 10% max.

Look at old family slides, fashions in 1966 very strange

Do I just dive in ... Looks that way ...

My UK insurance will expire in a few weeks and having moved to NZ it is going to be easier to insure my equipment here rather than explain why I'm out of the county all year to a UK broker

Any suggestions as to which company is worth approaching. All the standard "high street" brokers have given me blank looks when show them the equipment list and ask for professional all risks liability insurance.

Cheers

Wazza wrote in post #2397926
QUICK QUICK

www.nzherald.co.nz

http://media.apn.co.nz …image/jpg/14wes​tpac55.jpg
I'm on the front page.. But no one would ever know, as theres no image on the story!!

Congratulations Warren!

Picturesports wrote in post #2398059
Do I just dive in ... Looks that way ...

My UK insurance will expire in a few weeks and having moved to NZ it is going to be easier to insure my equipment here rather than explain why I'm out of the county all year to a UK broker

Any suggestions as to which company is worth approaching. All the standard "high street" brokers have given me blank looks when show them the equipment list and ask for professional all risks liability insurance.

Cheers

My stuff is covered under home contents insurance as most of the guys will tell you. I've done everything through my bank (ASB) because of the mortgage and I am hard pressed to find a better offer from the likes of AMI, AA, etc.

Picturesports wrote in post #2398059
Do I just dive in ... Looks that way ...

My UK insurance will expire in a few weeks and having moved to NZ it is going to be easier to insure my equipment here rather than explain why I'm out of the county all year to a UK broker

Any suggestions as to which company is worth approaching. All the standard "high street" brokers have given me blank looks when show them the equipment list and ask for professional all risks liability insurance.

Cheers

You found it then...wait till the others finish in the glamour and nude section and they'll point you in the right direction.

Where did you live in the UK?

Hello there, dont worry about being polite, Im sorry I cant advise you, some of the guys that make a living my be of more assistance, say Tim or Wazzer.
It is someting that I have not really considered, I do have professional liability insurance as a plumber/gasfitter and it is reasonably expensive. It is organised through an arrangement with our national orgainisation & is fairly comprensive. Possibly talk to other photogs at clubs etc

tag141 wrote in post #2398109
You found it then...wait till the others finish in the glamour and nude section and they'll point you in the right direction.

Where did you live in the UK?

with his typing i am guessing kent or there abouts.

Picturesports wrote in post #2398059
Do I just dive in ... Looks that way ...

My UK insurance will expire in a few weeks and having moved to NZ it is going to be easier to insure my equipment here rather than explain why I'm out of the county all year to a UK broker

Any suggestions as to which company is worth approaching. All the standard "high street" brokers have given me blank looks when show them the equipment list and ask for professional all risks liability insurance.

Cheers

Welcome....

cover your gear under the home contents .. don't tell them you use it as a pro.. other wise most will run and hide and the ones that don't will want big bucks..

I am with AMI (just had my gear replaced by them after a theft. Good service and as long as they have the gear listed on the policy then there is no problem with the cover).

I think he is looking for more Proffessional Imdenity Insurance (must get a spell checker?) More coverage than standard public liability. I have some as a gasfitter to protect myself as we are self certifying and the energy certificate is valid for life of the building.

Very difficult to tie down, my policy document extends some 30 pages?? I just sign the dam thing...

Picturesports wrote in post #2398059
Do I just dive in ... Looks that way ...

My UK insurance will expire in a few weeks and having moved to NZ it is going to be easier to insure my equipment here rather than explain why I'm out of the county all year to a UK broker

Any suggestions as to which company is worth approaching. All the standard "high street" brokers have given me blank looks when show them the equipment list and ask for professional all risks liability insurance.

Cheers

Welcome! Gimme a PM if you call into Wellington, i'm based right in the middle of town. My insurance:

Martin Trendall - Director
Mahony Trendall & Jack Ltd
PO Box 676, Auckland
DDI Phone: (09) 306-0704
Fax: (09) 377-3765
Email: martin@mtj.co.nz

www.mtj.co.nz

Oh and btw guys, here's what my Xtra pro broadband is doing this evening

Mark Vuleta wrote in post #2398141
I think he is looking for more Proffessional Imdenity Insurance (must get a spell checker?) More coverage than standard public liability. I have some as a gasfitter to protect myself as we are self certifying and the energy certificate is valid for life of the building.

Very difficult to tie down, my policy document extends some 30 pages?? I just sign the dam thing...

i understand that.. but i am not sure that taking a photo is going to lead to gas leak that could blow up a building full of kids.. - hence why you need the indemnity cover.

weka2000 wrote in post #2397973
Duncan you remember that chat we had about DVD,s as a backup. Just putting old software on new PC via Backup DVD and I have a DVD full of CRC errors

Umm bugger..... Time to dig out my undelete software for old HDD

Hmmmm indeed. Righto I'm offline for an hour while I ghost my pictures drive...