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Old 14th of September 2005 (Wed), 05:36 AM   #1
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I live by a simple saying "Give a man a fish feed them for a day, teach them to fish feed them for life"

So Im looking for fellow Aucklander's who would be willing to spend time teaching me what they know. I can read but learn best by been shown or having things explained person to person.

Hell I have even rung proffesional people and offered to pay them but no one wants my money.

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Old 14th of September 2005 (Wed), 06:33 AM   #2
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Tony,

I'd like to help, but obviously you really need to talk to someone in Auckland. I'm happy to talk with you on the phone, and I'll be in Auckland in December, so maybe we could meet up then. In the meantime, good luck! If you have a specific request, you can email me.

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There was a thread a couple of weeks back where several NZ people met up and got drunk and naked (or maybe I'm thinking of some other event!!!!) Maybe they just looked at and played around with at each others equipment (or maybe I'm thinking of some other event!!!!)

Anyway, seemed like a friendly bunch. I think there were some images in the people section. Be worth doing a seach on some keywords like ...erm ... NZ, or something. I know Wazza (username) was involved as he had a daft old lens and took some good shots with it. Search for his user name. Maybe one of them is near Aukland.
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Old 14th of September 2005 (Wed), 09:11 AM   #4
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where several NZ people met up and got drunk and naked (or maybe I'm thinking of some other event!!!!) Maybe they just looked at and played around with at each others equipment (or maybe I'm thinking of some other event!!!!)
Your thinking of their rugby team !
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Old 14th of September 2005 (Wed), 02:58 PM   #6
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There was a thread a couple of weeks back where several NZ people met up and got drunk and naked (or maybe I'm thinking of some other event!!!!) Maybe they just looked at and played around with at each others equipment (or maybe I'm thinking of some other event!!!!)

Anyway, seemed like a friendly bunch. I think there were some images in the people section. Be worth doing a seach on some keywords like ...erm ... NZ, or something. I know Wazza (username) was involved as he had a daft old lens and took some good shots with it. Search for his user name. Maybe one of them is near Aukland.
Ah that would be our fine crowd, not sure about the drunk and naked stuff though? Anyway that group would be Moppie, Joseph, MThorpeDavies, ScottNZ, Wazza, and myself! Did I leave anyone else out? Anyway, we got together the first time a few weeks back, there have been a couple of less formal gatherings since then.

I know I am all too happy to assist! I suppose it depends on who is closest, I know Moppie, ScottNZ and I are all out in the Pakuranga Howick area, Wazza is a westie (should be obvious from that lens ).

You can read about our escapades here:
http://www.photography-on-the.net/fo...highlight=GKPE
Or do a search on GKPE - Great Kiwi Photography-on-the.net Expedition
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Old 14th of September 2005 (Wed), 05:47 PM   #7
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Hi Tony! I'm from Auckland (Eastern suburbs.) I've been taking photos almost all of my life, but quite a newbie to doing things the manual way -- thanks to digital cameras I don't have to worry about the cost of processing!

There are quite a number of photography clubs in the country. Have a look at: http://www.ivan.co.nz/ClubIndex.htm to find one nearest you -- there are 4 camera clubs in Auckland: Manukau, North Shore, Henderson, and Howick.

I'm thinking of joining the Howick Camera Club (http://www.howickcameraclub.org.nz/index.html) as they meet 3 times a month... though I don't plan on being there that often Have a look at their website to have an idea of their activities.

Now, back to finding a job. It's a bummer when you're made redundant!

Cheers!

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Hi Tony! I'm from Auckland (Eastern suburbs.) I've been taking photos almost all of my life, but quite a newbie to doing things the manual way -- thanks to digital cameras I don't have to worry about the cost of processing!

There are quite a number of photography clubs in the country. Have a look at: http://www.ivan.co.nz/ClubIndex.htm to find one nearest you -- there are 4 camera clubs in Auckland: Manukau, North Shore, Henderson, and Howick.

I'm thinking of joining the Howick Camera Club (http://www.howickcameraclub.org.nz/index.html) as they meet 3 times a month... though I don't plan on being there that often Have a look at their website to have an idea of their activities.

Now, back to finding a job. It's a bummer when you're made redundant!

Cheers!

John
Aha! another Easterner, Howick Camera Club is pretty good, although they do take things pretty seriously there, not so much the social aspect there. I went along for a while a few years back it was all rpint and slide back then, no digital, I hear things have changed now, and they are one of the top digital clubs inthe country. Toyed with the idea a bit since then.
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Im in Mangere. I guess my biggest problem is Portraits in our lounge at night. just cant seem to get the lighting right. I have a Sunpack 455 Tri flash with a white unmbrella, an assortment of other lights. Im getting better, but Im still missing some key in my understanding about light shutter speed a F stops.I know what they all do but Im waiting for that "eurika" "click" to go off in my head.

I dont have a light meter / flash meter so to an extent im shooting in the dark (excuse pun. Night is the only time when my wife is able to be my model (mind you she did say last night I need to get a model, umm I dont think she would be happy with a 18yr old babe in the house).

I cant post pictures of our shoots as the arrangement was she would pose but I was not allowed to let anyone else see them. So that makes it a little harder for people to help. I have to respect her wishes or get a 18yr old babe ummmmmmmmm
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Old 14th of September 2005 (Wed), 07:17 PM   #10
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Hi Tony,
I don't actually remember getting drunk or naked for that matter, but the guys on the outing are a great bunch and I'm sure will be able to help. Myself, I'm generally a portrait-free zone so not going to be much use to you - I have a 380EX but it gets very little use. Most of my photos' are landsacapes, aircraft etc where I have no control whatever on the lighting other than just turning up & hoping it's okay!

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Im in Mangere. I guess my biggest problem is Portraits in our lounge at night. just cant seem to get the lighting right. I have a Sunpack 455 Tri flash with a white unmbrella, an assortment of other lights. Im getting better, but Im still missing some key in my understanding about light shutter speed a F stops.I know what they all do but Im waiting for that "eurika" "click" to go off in my head.

I dont have a light meter / flash meter so to an extent im shooting in the dark (excuse pun. Night is the only time when my wife is able to be my model (mind you she did say last night I need to get a model, umm I dont think she would be happy with a 18yr old babe in the house).

I cant post pictures of our shoots as the arrangement was she would pose but I was not allowed to let anyone else see them. So that makes it a little harder for people to help. I have to respect her wishes or get a 18yr old babe ummmmmmmmm
Hmmm, most of the portrait work I do is natural light only, as artifical light is a bit of an art form in itself. For now it might be best to try and use some bright normal lights, and compensate in the white balance.

It will be very difficult to control all that flash light without a flash meter though. You should be able to get something OK with one flash and a brolly.

Can you post an example?

Might be able to swing by at some point, nights are best for my busy scehdule!

From your lens collection, I would pick the EF50, and stop it down a bit
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Old 15th of September 2005 (Thu), 07:16 AM   #12
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Crieky, more Kiwis popping out of the bush!


Sounds like we might have to have another Meet?
Say start of December before everyone buggers off for Xmas?
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Old 15th of September 2005 (Thu), 04:54 PM   #13
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Did I ever mention I was advertising this website?

It's on my camera strap.

Bonus points for converting....

From Noink to Canon.

And Pete, just coz I'm "away", you can't talk about Westies like that. My mullet is cringing.

PS. Welcome Tony.

I'm out Mangere way very often. I shoot aircraft for www.airliners.net
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Old 15th of September 2005 (Thu), 07:26 PM   #14
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A get togather would be a great idea. Its funny I did some portrait pics last night, afterwards I wondered if I was any good at photographing people. I find my nature photos far better maybe its because im a nature person not a people person and it shows in my photography.

Just a thought.
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Old 17th of September 2005 (Sat), 05:10 AM   #15
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I'm also a nature/landscape photographer. I hate shooting people, as it's really hard trying to get everyone to do what you want.

At least mountains and lakes don't move around. Another get together would be great. I should be meeting Matt sometime soon, if we're both not too busy, as we often are.
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