greg_r 81 Posted July 17, 2010 My good friend G. Curcio asked me to take a few more photos of the PWC $129 DSSD he so generously gave me (I'm still kinda overcome by his generosity - thank you again, mate - it's one of my favourite watches!) This was the best of the early pics I took with my old camera (a Canon EOS1000D that I've now passed on to work) when I first received the watch: here's a couple more I've just taken with my 'new' camera (a used Nikon D1X with 18-105VR zoom) I can't compete with his phenomenal DSSD photos, but I quite like the way these came out Thanks again, GC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted July 17, 2010 Great shots Greg...love the last one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted July 17, 2010 That last one is AMAZING I love it!!! You don't give yourself enough credit greg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted July 17, 2010 Yeah, they're Ok I suppose. 'jus kiddin' mate, very nice photos, well controlled, now all you need to do is learn how to use the zoom facility and fill OUR frames a lil' bit more, I've got a 24" monitor and it looks tiddly on it. Oh and BTW, dun be giving us any of that ole Apple vs Win or Nikon vs Canon shit OK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skintrade 0 Posted July 17, 2010 Job well done, i like the 2nd shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted July 17, 2010 Very nice pics Greg, it's a beaut for sure. Gc is one of the best, he sent me a couple of links for my day date FOC, total gent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 17, 2010 Yeah, they're Ok I suppose. 'jus kiddin' mate, very nice photos, well controlled, now all you need to do is learn how to use the zoom facility and fill OUR frames a lil' bit more, I've got a 24" monitor and it looks tiddly on it. 900 pix wide (I shoot RAW at max resolution and resize) is about the optimum width for the board when viewed on a smaller screen. I never post images any larger than that as we do have users who are still stuck with slow connections... Oh and BTW, dun be giving us any of that ole Apple vs Win or Nikon vs Canon shit OK LOL - I was a Canon user for 25 years. The only reason I'm using Nikon now is that my last Canon was an EOS1000D that has been nothing but trouble since I bought it new last year (went back to Canon 3 times - they've now replaced the whole kit). I know I was just unlucky, but decided to move it on as work needed a new camera anyhow - and this way they got something brand new for cheap. I ended up buying a used Nikon this time because I wanted something a bit more solid and, being a cheap bastard, it was a better deal than I could find in a Canon equivalent. As it happens, it seems to suit me pretty well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted July 17, 2010 we do have users who are still stuck with slow connections... Inconceivable! So, we're all just supposed to downsize, because there are still some cheap bastards runninng 386x's or Amigas on dun's, not on my planet Hmm, let's see, you buy Apple AND Canon product, you need to get out the house more, but that's a debate for another time, psst...wanna buy a nice Fuji GX680, all you need is a leaf back or similar, full kit with various lenses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted July 17, 2010 Methinks you already have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted July 17, 2010 I sense a bro-mance going on between greg_r and GC. :) Giving each other phat watches and posting pics for each other...? I'm just saying.... What's next, swapping Gaytonas with each other? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 17, 2010 Methinks you already have and with good reason... Who the hell has the energy to lug that kinda weight around these days...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted July 17, 2010 GR and GC swinging on a tree... sandwiched in the middle was Sconeee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 17, 2010 Ewwwww! No monkeys please! Filthy creatures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted July 17, 2010 Who the hell has the energy to lug that kinda weight around these days Not me, that's fer sure, I don't have the legs for it nowadays ! In all honestly, I'd love to get a digital back for it, but justification ain't there, maybe I could rent one for a wee while tho'...hmmm! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefakemastersfanclub 0 Posted July 17, 2010 Who the hell has the energy to lug that kinda weight around these days Not me, that's fer sure, I don't have the legs for it nowadays ! In all honestly, I'd love to get a digital back for it, but justification ain't there, maybe I could rent one for a wee while tho'...hmmm! you mean leg? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted July 17, 2010 No. no, plurality, LEGS, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefakemastersfanclub 0 Posted July 17, 2010 No. no, plurality, LEGS, I know.. How about them 60mp Hassy's.. would love to take a pic with one of those.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 17, 2010 Who the hell has the energy to lug that kinda weight around these days Not me, that's fer sure, I don't have the legs for it nowadays ! In all honestly, I'd love to get a digital back for it, but justification ain't there, maybe I could rent one for a wee while tho'...hmmm! Yep - I did the medium format thing many years ago (used to do a lot of architectural photography - both work and pleasure) and kinda got it out of my system. Photography isn't really much of a hobby for me these days - about 90% of what I do is for work and I just don't have enough enthusiasm left to go take photos for the sake of taking photos any more... Maybe I'll take it up again sometime when I have a little more spare time than I do these days.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted July 17, 2010 Hmmm, I didn't know Nikon did a camera phone... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 17, 2010 Hmmm, I didn't know Nikon did a camera phone... Sure they do - it's a little big, though, and you have to shout... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted July 17, 2010 ...as always, vos costenzee? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 17, 2010 New a little over £4k body only. Second hand and 8 years old but mint, boxed with 4 good batteries and all the usual accessories. Body only £160. 18-105 VR Lens bought elsewhere for about £140 (also used) Flashgun £50 (used again). Built like a tank. Weighs about the same as a tank too, but I'm used to heavy cameras. Should last forever... It's only 6mpix, but frankly that's enough for anyone unless you're producing prints larger than A1 size.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
