potn AUSSIE CLUB: thinks, links 'n drinks

i hate oil leaks, they usually mean an empty wallett!! good luck.

Hi ingi and SOE digital, Welcome to here.

Hello all new people!! Great to have so many fellow Aussies around.

Sorry about your car Jim G. Hope it doesn't need too much dosh to fix ... we need every spare dollar for camera gear, right?

Hello!

Thought I'd take a sec and introduce myself - new to this forum, and forums in general come to think.

I'm in Launceston, Tasmainia. Moved here nearly two years ago from Sydney. STill not quite sure why, I'm sure it has something to do with real estate prices - but Launceston is a beautiful place to live.

I opened a small photographic business a year ago with my business partner - up until this point we have been mostly weddings, however we are in the process of opening a portrait / glamour etc studio - fingers crossed the opening date is 1st of december.

Studied fine art at uni, mostly photographic based and have worked in numerous photo labs, my last job was with a soul destroying macdonalds style family portrait company (who shall remain nameless) - until i came to my senses and opened my business.

Look forward to future discussions and sharing the love.

Naomi

Hi to the new arrivals!

Naomi, you appear to be living the photographic life most of us dream of. Well done.

Anyone know where to buy Crumpler bags in Oz? I'm keen for their mega-size backpack and am trying to avoid paying a full $350 ...

Cheers.

I bought mine from the outlet on Oxford St. in Sydney, paid full price ($300 )... couldn't find anywhere online which would sell them for notably less.

Locally I noticed that Domayne at Kotara has just put up a stand of Crumpler bags - try giving them a ring and see what they can do for you...

Thanks Jim. You mentioned that on Sunday and I clean forgot!!

http://www.digitalcame​rawarehouse.com.au/ sell crumpler its where i got my 7 million dollar home from, they have quite alot of crumpler gear for a hell of alot cheaper than the official crumpler store, i paid $145 for mine at the crumpler store it was 210

Looks like they don't have Crumpler backpacks damn.

G'day fellow Aussies mind if i join in here?
I'm a relatively newish member to this forum...havent been overly active yet. Just found this link and will enjoy reading from the begining when i get a few minutes spare.Gota run for now, but wanted to stop bye and say hi....and now Bye!! lol
Nic

So i went ahead and did it... I ordered my 580EX (and other little things) from BH!

So how long does BH usually take to ship over here?

Hey Nic

Welcome!

I have been compiling a list of those who have posted here - it's looking great!

List by state:

ACT
Kiwibloke

NSW
Carzee
Jim G
linarms
CIDER
Dusty
Choderboy
A01
Mikezoom
GTV681
ingi
-Pleiades-
razyl
Scarlett Nic
RebelXT
Kostyanych
wocka

QLD
Nick C.
pwen watkin
catsith
Greg_C
Ospi
HelenThura
muggah

SA
Mitcon
QF-347

TAS
sierra_nova
mizuno

VIC
elise1030
Boutty

WA
Sinkrate
fivegallon
sando
Paul_O
neurosis
Dragonfli Spirit
SOE digital

and one I couldn't place:

alexwise


That's a great turnout. Cool!

I say us Sydney guys need a meet sometime soon! Or has there been one just before i found the thread?

kiwibloke wrote in post #2130388
I have been compiling a list of those who have posted here - it's looking great!

I was just thinking it would've been good if we could've had a public poll on this thread showing the numbers and people in each state.

NSW is way out in front. Have to do something about that.