LA Area DPC Meet Up: June 11 - LA Zoo

06/03/2005 11:21:51 AM · #51

Originally posted by MrAkamai:

If there is a long line for tickets, can someone buy mine and I'll pay them back? Not like I'm trying to be lazy but it'll speed things up if we can save a few minutes here and there especially if the line is long.

Are you definitely going? If so, one of us will get you a ticket and you can pay us back. You just want a single day ticket, right? No season pass?

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

06/03/2005 04:57:34 PM · #52

Ok, well I finally stopped contemplating and got the Sigma 50-500mm in the new DG version. Hopefully, I'll be able to try it out before taking it to the zoo. I should have it just before Saturday. I guess I'll have to bring a few more lenses and a tripod as well for the night shots as well.
Arie, can you tell us more about the sunset local? Is it photogenic or should we go somewhere else, I don't mind driving to a prettier site if we're gonna shoot sunsets.
I'll bring my two walkie talkies as will Chuck, I guess.
Over and Out.

MrAkamai

Canon EOS-50D

06/03/2005 05:01:16 PM · #53

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

Are you definitely going? If so, one of us will get you a ticket and you can pay us back. You just want a single day ticket, right? No season pass?

I am definitely going unless I'm still sick by then which means I'll have a lot bigger problems to worry about. :) Katy will still be on the east coast on Saturday so I'll need just one ticket and not a season pass.

06/03/2005 08:07:00 PM · #54

I am sure you've been up there. It's the LA Basin overlook from Mulholland Drive. I am not sure what you mean by scenic, but I think it's pretty cool. I've never been up there at sunset. I think sunrise might be nice too, but I am not willing to get up that early anytime soon.

//www.mirdonamy.com/photo.php?albumName=phtravel&cat=ca&subcat=calosangeles&index=800 This was taken from the spot I am talking about...

Originally posted by yido:

06/03/2005 08:53:45 PM · #55

Looks good

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

06/04/2005 11:05:08 AM · #56

So, who's going with us?
Tom
Arie
Greg
Chuck
Brian (not likely, but maybe)
who else???

qmdi

Nikon D810

06/04/2005 11:13:04 AM · #57

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

So, who's going with us?
Tom
Arie
Greg
Chuck
Brian (not likely, but maybe)
who else???

I wont be able to make this meet up. I hope everyone has a great time!

Here is a link to a few of our past meet ups in case some people have not seen the photos yet yet.

Message edited by author 2005-06-04 11:16:51.

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

06/04/2005 06:35:02 PM · #58

I'll be going to the zoo but I'll be leaving early

Hye5

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

06/04/2005 08:36:18 PM · #59

Does anyone else have an annual pass? I have one, and a few extra free guest passes we can use... only thing I think is that I can only use one guest pass with my season pass. If someone else also has a season pass, we can use the other guest passes as well.

06/05/2005 12:32:57 AM · #60

i am going to be getting an annual pass for bobby & I. not sure if i can bring a guest since mine is a lower price. I'll be buying it at the gate, so i'll find out then :)

06/05/2005 10:43:30 AM · #61

If my eyes and fingers hold out, I'm gonna try to upload my LA Zoo pics to my site.
yido.smugmug.com

06/05/2005 11:20:52 AM · #62

I've gone through over 1/2 your photos now. I'll be looking at the rest tonight! Thank you for sharing. Your art is inspiring :) Your lenses make me envious!!!

06/05/2005 11:46:07 AM · #63

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

I've gone through over 1/2 your photos now. I'll be looking at the rest tonight! Thank you for sharing. Your art is inspiring :) Your lenses make me envious!!!

I have 4 more files to upload. Uhhhhh.
I also don't think it's the lens that count, I think it's more the photographic eye. Having Rawshooter helps a lot too.
Almost all of the pics were taken with the kit, 28-135IS, and Sigma 70-300, yup, consumer grade lens. I only have a few with the Tokina or the L lens.

Message edited by author 2005-06-05 11:52:26.

06/06/2005 04:31:24 PM · #64

Well,
I should be getting my BIGMAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
by Wednesday/Thursday, just in time for the zoo.........
Since it's a second version (DG) I wonder if I should call it the Big Dig or perhaps Digma.... hmmmmm

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

06/06/2005 08:16:26 PM · #65

I like the way the Digma sounds :).. So how much did that set you back? What are some noticeable difference between the DG and the old one?

06/06/2005 08:38:03 PM · #66

Originally posted by Sandman:

I like the way the Digma sounds :).. So how much did that set you back? What are some noticeable difference between the DG and the old one?

I got it from an eBay store called the camera box for $895 plus $18 for UPS 3 day shipping. They told me it's the DG version, so I saved about $100 compared to most shops (if they even have them in stock). A funny thing about these dopes that buy used lenses on eBay is that a used older version sold on the same day for $901 plus $18 for std shipping. What dope bought a used older version with no warranty for more money than a new one, I'll never know.

I do buy filters on eBay b/c I don't believe one brand name's UV/CPL makes a VISIBLE difference on a print. So I buy the cheapest name brand filters from eBay sellers. Quite cheap, paid $19.95 each for a 86mm uv and a 72mm CPL from S&W (a US glass filter maker).

The DG is mostly a marketing gimmick to sell lens to new dSLR buyers. Just a different coating on the last lens element to improve flare if the lens/camera combo wasn't working well with the non DG setup. The only cosmetic difference is the "DG" on the lens and a ribbed ring/focus ring vs. granade style checkering on the non DG version. As far as I know, I've never heard of such problems with a Reble/20D having flares/ghosting so I doubt it makes any difference.
Now that these DG Bigmas came out, all Bigma prices jumped about $100 or more. Oh well, I needs me bigma now, so I gets me bigma now.

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

06/06/2005 09:53:14 PM · #67

*looks around* yeaaa i wonder what idiot bought it for $100 more..

Can't wait to see it if you get it before Saturday. mmaaann i miss picking up lenses :(.. but i got to pick up software while i can still use my student discount :)..

06/06/2005 10:29:49 PM · #68

Raul, I ordered it with UPS 3 day shipping and it was shipped today.
I expect it by Wed/Thurs.
Hey if you use MSN messenger, let me know so I can IM you.

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

06/07/2005 01:43:42 AM · #69

Hey Tom i was flipping through your pasadena photos and i noticed a face in the night version of the bridge just to the right of the light.
Looks like someone with someone screaming or just with the mouth open. its photo CRW_1976. If you send me a jpb version i can highlight it and send it back if you don't see it..

06/07/2005 11:20:05 AM · #70

I can totally see that!!! Cool

06/07/2005 12:02:35 PM · #71

Originally posted by Sandman:

I think I see what you are talking about, it looks like Mr. Bill, that claymation character. It's just "ghosting" from the light. Maybe I should have taken off the UV filter.

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

06/07/2005 12:23:22 PM · #72

well if you took it off.. you wouldn't have Mr. Bill screaming at you :). mmoooreee mmoorrreee mooorrrrrrrreeeeeee hehe. You oughta be uploaded out by now.

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

06/07/2005 12:34:40 PM · #73

did this old school with the prnt scrn and mspaint lol.. 2 min and on non color corrected work screens -.- .. hard to see

Photo credit goes towards Tom aka. yido.. if it wasn't for leaving the UV filter on.. we wouldn't be able to see Mr.Bill
lol MR. BBIIILLLLLLL..[

Message edited by author 2005-06-07 12:36:20.

06/07/2005 01:50:22 PM · #74

Yep,
That's the ghost alright.
I'm selling my sigma 70-300 to my collegue as I've too many lenses now and will be switching the multi coated UV filter on the Sigma in exchange for a single coated UV filter which is currently on the kit lens (which I used to take this picture).

My Digma arrives on Thursday, in time for the Zoo.
I also thought about selling my Canon 55-200mm and the kit 18-55mm lens and buying a Tamron 17-35mm or the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 but will hold off on that for now.