LA Area DPC Meet Up - January - DPChallenge Forums

12/04/2004 11:58:30 PM · #1

Hi everyone,

I wanted to know your availability for a meet up in January. Eric & I were thinking about going to Downtown LA because Pershing Square still has ice skating until Jan 17th. Also, in Feb, Chinatown is having it's Year of the Rooster Parade & Celebration if we can't make it to downtown in Jan.

Here are my best days for a get together:

Jan 8 - Sat Downtown (near Pershing Sq)
Jan 9 - Sun Downtown (near Pershing Sq)
Jan 15 - Sat Downtown (near Pershing Sq)
Jan 16 - Sun Downtown (near Pershing Sq)
Jan 22 - Sat Wherever
Jan 23 - Sun Wherever
Jan 29 - Sat Wherever
Jan 30 - Sun Wherever

Arie

12/05/2004 01:27:07 AM · #2

OK, this is weird. I swear I posted a reply here and to the Dec 4th thread. Must be some sort of deja vu going on or something. Anywho, I will check which weekends I'm free as I start my work travel schedule all over again that month. I know I need to go to Orlando and maybe someplace else. I'll check and post here.

12/10/2004 01:02:21 PM · #3

So, who's in for January? And what dates are good for you all?

12/10/2004 01:21:13 PM · #4

I'm still not sure yet - but for me it'd be more likely that I'd be available the second weekend (but possibly the first) that you mention. I may be going on a snowboarding trip that first weekend, but not positive yet.

edit: notice anything new about me? :)

Message edited by author 2004-12-10 13:21:35.

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

12/10/2004 01:25:54 PM · #5

Oh wow, Rebel!!! Great job Brian! Welcome to Canon!!! I can't wait to see your photos with it!!! We'll plan for the 2nd weekend mentioned, but we'll wait a little bit to hear from you about your snowboarding trip!

To all the LA Area DPCers, where do you want to go for the next trip? Do you like the idea of going to Downtown & Pershing Sq or have something better in mind?

Ram21

Canon EOS-10D

12/10/2004 02:01:28 PM · #6

Jan 16 sounds good for now, not sure until January.

12/10/2004 04:34:34 PM · #7

yup - I managed to find [what I consider] an even better deal than that pricematch I might have mentioned at El Matador. a local guy was selling his 300D with everything that came in the kit (lens, battery, charger, all manuals, cords, etc) in great condition - I checked it out a little the day before buying it. He also threw in a battery grip (retail ~ $100) and a 128mb no-name CF card - all for $600! Glad he lived so close - after I bought it, I asked if he had other inquiries and he said he had about 10-15 including people from a couple hours away willing to drive out. but, he preferred to sell to me since I only live about 2-3 minutes away. man, do I feel lucky! (assuming nothing breaks in the next week or so ;) )

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12/10/2004 05:14:59 PM · #8

Man, you totally banked!!! Great job! And great luck!!!! You can use my 70 to 300mm zoom if you want to try it out in January :)

I'll say the 16th is the date for now, and we'll see if the others can all make it during this date too :)

12/10/2004 06:47:30 PM · #9

I can't make it the 16th as I'll be in Orlando that weekend since we have a big trade show starting on the 17th. I should be home for the 29th/30th and maybe even for the first few weekends. But the 15th/16th are definitely out for me.

PS: Congrats on the new setup, Brian! I'm sure you'll be very happy with it. Like Arie said, you are also welcome to try out any of my lenses to see how you like them. I have a 50mm macro, 16-35, 24-70 and the 28-105mm. I usually have the 16-35 on the camera and the 24-70 in the bag.

Message edited by author 2004-12-10 18:51:54.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4.0D IF-ED

12/10/2004 07:03:18 PM · #10

Brian, since Greg can't make it on the 16th, let's see when your snowboarding trip is and we'll figure out a date later. We could do the 29th or 30th if that is better...

Chuck, Eric, Doug, Rod, Mark, anyone else????

qmdi

Nikon Z9

12/10/2004 07:55:28 PM · #11

I will I will have to work one weekend in January. I will find out on Monday which weekend it is.

Saturdays usually work best for me.

12/10/2004 11:14:03 PM · #12

Later in January would also be better for me... my daughter has her birthday in mid-January and the weekend of the 22/23 is our wedding anniversary. Hmm...do you think I could convince the wife to give me a day away as a gift? LOL.

In the meantime, I plan on dusting off the camera in the next week and really start using it again. Anyone interested in some impromptu local jaunts? One thing I really want to do is spend a few hours riding the subways and just travelling around. The stations themselves make for some good photo subjects as well.

Edit: typos

Message edited by author 2004-12-10 23:14:48.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/11/2004 02:24:17 AM · #13

Originally posted by SoCal69:

Anyone interested in some impromptu local jaunts? One thing I really want to do is spend a few hours riding the subways and just travelling around. The stations themselves make for some good photo subjects as well.

I will be back from vacation on the 26th at night. So, anytime that week, I'd be up for some Metro photography!!! :)

fulgent

Canon EOS-20D

12/11/2004 03:41:53 AM · #14

I'll go with the flow. After the 15th is better thou.

Rod

12/11/2004 04:27:21 PM · #15

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

Originally posted by SoCal69:
Anyone interested in some impromptu local jaunts? One thing I really want to do is spend a few hours riding the subways and just travelling around. The stations themselves make for some good photo subjects as well.

I will be back from vacation on the 26th at night. So, anytime that week, I'd be up for some Metro photography!!! :)

Actually, the 27th, 28th or 29th would be perfect for me as well!

12/11/2004 07:31:04 PM · #16

I can meet you guys those dates, as well. Just neet to go to Pasadena and feed the dogs then I can mee you anywhere (well, almost anywhere).

12/11/2004 09:19:00 PM · #17

Great Greg! Anyone else who's up for it is welcome as well! Is there any date that's better than the others for you guys? Any of those three work fine for me.

12/12/2004 01:30:59 AM · #18

sounds good, i'd love to try out some lenses :) - i've been taking some practice shots just around the house though and things seem to be coming out not as sharp as my 717 thus far (with the sharpness set at maximum in the rebel). is this the nature of it, and most images will require post-processing for sharpening and whatnot.. or could it be something else (i know the 717 had a fantastic lens, so maybe i'm expecting too much from the packaged one on the rebel).

12/14/2004 02:18:31 PM · #19

Hi everyone,

So, what do you think of Saturday, Jan 29th?

12/14/2004 11:02:29 PM · #20

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

Hi everyone,

So, what do you think of Saturday, Jan 29th?

I'm good for January 29th...

As for the metro photography, I thought you were talking about December... I'm not sure now if we were on the same page.

12/16/2004 12:55:30 PM · #21

I'll be back on the 26th, late. I am free all week for photography. Chuck, think of where you want to go and when that week and I'll try to join you!

12/16/2004 02:37:05 PM · #22

Originally posted by SoCal69:

I'm good for January 29th...

As for the metro photography, I thought you were talking about December... I'm not sure now if we were on the same page.

Chuck, maybe I misunderstood you, too. When do you want to do the Metro photography thing? was it December or January? Next two weekends are out, naturally, with the exception of the 26th which might be possible. Maybe a few days the week of December 27th. I know I'll be able to meet you January 21-30.

12/16/2004 08:48:50 PM · #23

Originally posted by MrAkamai:

Originally posted by SoCal69:
I'm good for January 29th...

As for the metro photography, I thought you were talking about December... I'm not sure now if we were on the same page.

Chuck, maybe I misunderstood you, too. When do you want to do the Metro photography thing? was it December or January? Next two weekends are out, naturally, with the exception of the 26th which might be possible. Maybe a few days the week of December 27th. I know I'll be able to meet you January 21-30.

For the metro photography (or any other photography), I was talking about December... the few days after xmas I actually have some free time during the days on December 27, 28 and 29. As for January 29 for a DPC GTG, I am also free, but weekdays in January are tough.

So, any takers for Dec. 27, 28 or 29 as well?

12/19/2004 03:20:12 AM · #24

i'm up in northern california at the time being - but anyways, just wanted to say that i'm still not sure about the weekends that will work best for me in january. when you guys figure out when you're going, i'll let you know if i'll see ya there or catch ya next time :)