Brisbane POTN Coffee Club (3) - Everything From Shutters to Cuppas

PeacePlanet wrote in post #5352202
Research for the right gear could be so addictive ... time to get the right ball head, cheap, light compact and strong ? Now, does the beast exist somewhere

I guess cheap is relative to your ability to pay. I have a 055ProB with the 322RC2 head and I LOVE the combination. And my darling wife bought them for me for Christmas a couple of years back!

Nick C. wrote in post #5372117
Okay, here you go. I PS'd (or LR'd actually) up these two for a couple of 'teaser' pics.

Was out on Saturday for some driving adventures with the wife and boys and we accidentally found Morgan & Wacker at the Creek. So of course we went for a wander to check out the BMW side of the street, followed by the Harley side.

Some very chromy-gleaming-expensive goodness there. Could make for an interesting series of images.

Glenn-san wrote in post #5375765
I quite like the way he explains things. I have 3 of his books now. Saw that one on the shelf in NJ when I was there a couple of weeks back but decided not to buy it.

He's good if you're learning, but a few have commented on his "I metered off the sky, then repositioned. f/8 at 200mm, 1/250" statements under almost every photo, ie there is not much in the way of techo info provided for advanced photogs.

Having said that I think I've now got 5 or 6 of his books, as I am still learning. Things like going 2/3 stop under when shooting a lot of green, how to stop snow looking grey etc etc are all useful. I've read all the books cover to cover.

Glenn-san wrote in post #5376059
Was out on Saturday for some driving adventures with the wife and boys and we accidentally found Morgan & Wacker at the Creek. So of course we went for a wander to check out the BMW side of the street, followed by the Harley side.

Some very chromy-gleaming-expensive goodness there. Could make for an interesting series of images.

Hmmm - waiting for some fat-boy goodness

On Sunday I met the guy who runs this site - really interesting chap, loads of fun and he is passionate about photography in it's most simplest form.

http://www.pinholephot​ography.com.au/html/in​dex.html

Though you folks might be interested in it if you've not seen the site before.

Wonder if he has one that can shot at 6.5 fps. I asked him if he had an L lens system to which he replied he could paint the tube any colour I wished

John. Can you forward me the book you want to me via PM? I'm going to order tonight from home.

On a side note, i just got asked if I wanted to shoot a small formal dinner! They offered to pay too!!!!! dammit... might buy a mini strobist on location kit

Can anyone recommend any books on wedding photography apart from the Bill Hurter book?

PM sent

Gosh, your tax deductibility will be without question now

Weddings, shudder, as you know I was supposed to shoot one in NZ next month but i pulled out of it months ago - was getting too stressed over it. I'm happier in a studio where it's more controlled I've decided.

wakko wrote in post #5378656
John. Can you forward me the book you want to me via PM? I'm going to order tonight from home.

On a side note, i just got asked if I wanted to shoot a small formal dinner! They offered to pay too!!!!! dammit... might buy a mini strobist on location kit

Can anyone recommend any books on wedding photography apart from the Bill Hurter book?

Meaty0 wrote in post #5372513
Icky greenish cast mode on first image looks darn good. Must steal that idea sometime

I'm pretty sure I just used the Lomo preset from the Killer Tips site that John often links to.

Glenn-san wrote in post #5376059
Was out on Saturday for some driving adventures with the wife and boys and we accidentally found Morgan & Wacker at the Creek. So of course we went for a wander to check out the BMW side of the street, followed by the Harley side.

Some very chromy-gleaming-expensive goodness there. Could make for an interesting series of images.

MDAQ have their Hog Ride coming up next month. That many Harleys on the road together is always a great sight.

The photo's a bit bland but here she is anyway:

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Trumples wrote in post #5378642
On Sunday I met the guy who runs this site - really interesting chap, loads of fun and he is passionate about photography in it's most simplest form.

http://www.pinholephot​ography.com.au/html/in​dex.html

Though you folks might be interested in it if you've not seen the site before.

Wonder if he has one that can shot at 6.5 fps. I asked him if he had an L lens system to which he replied he could paint the tube any colour I wished

Mm.. its an interesting sort of photography but odly enough, not one i have any interest in taking part in.

wakko wrote in post #5378656
On a side note, i just got asked if I wanted to shoot a small formal dinner! They offered to pay too!!!!! dammit... might buy a mini strobist on location kit

Ooh nice work

Nick C. wrote in post #5378683
The photo's a bit bland but here she is anyway:

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Oooh looks great Nick. Got that stealth fighter look to it

Nick C. wrote in post #5378683
I'm pretty sure I just used the Lomo preset from the Killer Tips site that John often links to.


MDAQ have their Hog Ride coming up next month. That many Harleys on the road together is always a great sight.

The photo's a bit bland but here she is anyway:

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forum: The Lounge

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh noooiiiiice!!!!! Very nooiice!!!!!!!

Shame it's a beemer though as I'm really a Merc boy - but hey, it's still noice

Da killa tips site is great, get lots of inspiration from there.

Will be havin some fun on that

Trumples wrote in post #5378699
Shame it's a beemer though as I'm really a Merc boy - but hey, it's still noice

Bah, VW/Audi FTW

-spam- wrote in post #5378729
Bah, VW/Audi FTW

Oh if you wish to sammy u can buy me an VW EOS diesel

They are rather sweet toy's.

I had a 3 year old MX5 and traded it in on the Merc 2 years ago - still miss my convertibles big time although my skin doctor is much happier it's vanished from my life.

Trumples wrote in post #5378743
Oh if you wish to sammy u can buy me an VW EOS diesel

They are rather sweet toy's.

Only if you buy me a bright yellow Audi RS4

-spam- wrote in post #5378747
Only if you buy me a bright yellow Audi RS4

Pulls out wallet

Of course

Looks inside, gulp - what are moths doing in there

Tell yah what, I'll be fair......

Get in line you:p