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by birddog114 on Sun Nov 13, 2005 6:46 am
Mini meet on Saturday 26/11/05
D2 Series meet at 00:00
Sigma Mass at 2:00am hosted by Sigma Chairman, now with the D2Hs
VR Pray at 4:00am hosted VR gurus
Normal mini meet from 8:00 – 12:00
- Photography discussion
- Lens , tripod, ballhead, brackets, gears evaluation, testing and discussion.
- CCD cleaning session
More Benro's product will be available onsite for evaluation, playing and lust.
New RRS product as the Ultimate-Pro Omni-Pivot Package, RRS BH40 ballhead
Available onsite purchasing with the following:
- Lowepro mini trekker/ micro trekker/ D-RES 6/ DMC-V.
- Transcend 1/2/4Gb Transcend 80x Compact flash card
- Transcend 1Gb SD card for D50
- Genuine Nikon ML3 remote for D70/D50
- Genuine Nikon EN-EL3a battery for Nikon D70/D50
- Rubber eyecup for D70/D70s
- Nikon DK-20 eyecup for D70/70s/ D50
- Rubber eyecup for D2x (DK-19)
- Nikon DK17M
- Pro-Loop Strap with D70Users.com logo
- Bubble level spirit
- Giottos Air Rocket
- Other related photography items as NiCad 2500mAh rechargeable battery and charger .
Other members with backordered of SB600, SB800, Giotto Air Rocket, etc... can be picked up at the mini meet
Free to pickup:
- Pure methanol (100ml/ member) bring your own container and play it at your own risk.
Member who wishes to attend the mini meet is required to reserve and confirm your seat, maximum is 20 members.
To keep this thread easy to monitor.
Pls. reply to this thread if you're keen to attend only. Pls. also don't reply to this thread if you think or not sure that you'll.
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by stubbsy on Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:35 am
I'll be there.
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by Killakoala on Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:04 am
Me too!! 
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by Hlop on Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:45 am
We'll be there (Me and Lara)
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by Potatis on Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:10 am
Genista and I will be there.
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by wendellt on Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:24 am
Yo all!
I am down with dhat!
keep on groovin' till then
check ya!
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by moggy on Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:40 am
What wendell said! (I think). Yes, I will be there.
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by the foto fanatic on Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:05 pm
Hi All
I'm coming to Sydney to attend that mini-meet.
Looking forward to meeting as many forum members as possible on the day.
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by joet on Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:41 pm
Chryssine and joet will be there to protect Wendellt 
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by Onyx on Sun Nov 13, 2005 1:45 pm
It's been a while... put me down. 
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by birddog114 on Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:08 pm
Onyx wrote:It's been a while... put me down. 
Onyx,
Make sure you'll be here this time, last time in Sept or Oct. mini meets, you reserved your seat, but you didn't come nor telling anyone.
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by sirhc55 on Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:44 pm
I will be there with Doug and Genista 
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by Mj on Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:53 pm
Yep... I'll certainly be keen to make a showing for this one... it'll have been a while since catching up with you all !!!
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by Yedrup on Sun Nov 13, 2005 3:35 pm
I feel that I am abusing your hospitality but I cannot help myself
I will be there again........
Cheers,
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by gleff on Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:09 pm
I'll be there 
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by Onyx on Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:32 pm
Birddog114 wrote:Onyx wrote:It's been a while... put me down. 
Onyx, Make sure you'll be here this time, last time in Sept or Oct. mini meets, you reserved your seat, but you didn't come nor telling anyone.
Yes, because I nearly lost my life the day before. I was unavailable to communicate anything to anyone.
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by joonha1004 on Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:08 pm
I will booking for the seat ^^
last of mini meeting.. I just missed...
Please make me a seat for car~~~
 I better buy car as soon as possible..
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by birddog114 on Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:12 pm
joonha1004 wrote:I will booking for the seat ^^ last of mini meeting.. I just missed... Please make me a seat for car~~~  I better buy car as soon as possible..
Yes, welcome all the posters who replied to this thread, your seats are reserved.
jonnha1004,
Hop on a bus from Strathfield to Belmore is more economical.
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by leek on Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:22 pm
Birdy...
Will there be a mini-meet on 3/12??? I may not be able to make the 26th, but would like to come to another one before we head for the UK...
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by birddog114 on Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:24 pm
leek wrote:Birdy...
Will there be a mini-meet on 3/12??? I may not be able to make the 26th, but would like to come to another one before we head for the UK...
Yes, perhaps there's a quick one, otherwise we'll meet all at the Xmas dinner meet.
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by LostDingo on Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:05 pm
Birddog, put Ros and myself down if you can please.
regards,
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by birddog114 on Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:06 pm
LostDingo wrote:Birddog, put Ros and myself down if you can please.
regards,
Paul
Will do
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by sheepie on Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:06 pm
I won't be coming to this one
But hoping there's one the following weekend, so I can wish everyone a great Christmas before we fly out!
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by ABG on Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:13 pm
I've just joined the forum today but I'd like to come along if that's okay. If so, where do you guys meet up?
Warning - I've only just bought my D70 and I have a zillion questions to throw at you...
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by birddog114 on Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:16 pm
ABG wrote:I've just joined the forum today but I'd like to come along if that's okay. If so, where do you guys meet up?
Warning - I've only just bought my D70 and I have a zillion questions to throw at you...
Andrew
Andrew,
Welcome!
Come along to the mini meet and you can ask ton of questions with the folks around that day.
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by ABG on Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:26 pm
Thanks for the invitation Birddog. Where do I have to go to? What should I bring along?
I noticed that you start the mini meet at 12:00. Does it matter if I turn up a bit late? I coach my eldest son's cricket team and normally don't get away from the park much before 12:30.
Cheers
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by birddog114 on Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:32 pm
ABG wrote:Thanks for the invitation Birddog. Where do I have to go to? What should I bring along?
I'll PM you my addy, bring your D70 along with you, that's! I noticed that you start the mini meet at 12:00. Does it matter if I turn up a bit late? I coach my eldest son's cricket team and normally don't get away from the park much before 12:30.
The general mini meet starts at 8:00 and usually finish at 1:30 or two.
The special meet will starts at 00:00. 
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by mrbillf on Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:36 pm
Hi Birddog,
Gees looks like a full house. If there is still room I'll be there.
Regards,
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by birddog114 on Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:43 pm
mrbillf wrote:Hi Birddog,
Gees looks like a full house. If there is still room I'll be there.
Regards, Bill
Bill,
It's still Ok and welcome.
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by joonha1004 on Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:51 pm
I already book~~~  see ya~~~
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by tarotastic on Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:10 pm
Is there room for me?!! I'd love to come if possible.
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by tarotastic on Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:09 pm
If you're overbooked, then can I be on the reserve list?!! 
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by birddog114 on Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:30 pm
tarotastic wrote:If you're overbooked, then can I be on the reserve list?!! 
Yes, your name is in, but pls. don't pull out at the last minute.
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by gstark on Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:41 pm
Birddog114 wrote:tarotastic wrote:If you're overbooked, then can I be on the reserve list?!! 
Yes, your name is in, but pls. don't pull out at the last minute.
Just use a condom. 
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by nito on Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:57 pm
birddog, put two down for the wife and me.
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by birddog114 on Sun Nov 20, 2005 7:04 am
nito wrote:birddog, put two down for the wife and me. Thanks 
In.
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by timbo on Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:07 am
Hello Birdy, do you have room to squeeze one more in?
That's if I can remember my way there! 
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by rokkstar on Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:23 am
Birdy, any chance I can get my name on the list too?
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by birddog114 on Sun Nov 20, 2005 2:39 pm
Rokkstar & Timbo,
You're in, and it's full!!!!
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by Steffen on Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:37 am
Hi all,
I'm new to this community, in fact this is my first post. I'm an old Nikonian that just recently dabbled into DSLR's. I've learned a lot already from this site, and look forward to soaking up more know-how from digital photography experts.
I would have loved to join the mini meet, but I've just noticed it's full...
I'd like to ask a couple of questions anyway, since I had some trouble decoding the invite. With this out of the way, maybe I'll make it next time.
Firstly, *where* are the mini meets held? This must be either obvious or well-known, but I sure don't get it.
Secondly, what about those times? "D2 Series meet at 00:00"?? Is that x + 00:00?
Thanks very much for your time,
Cheers
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by sirhc55 on Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:42 am
Welcome Steffen - the mini meets are held at Birddog’s and the reason that they are now by invitation, is simply due to the number of members that wish to visit the guru’s palace.
The meets from midnight have always been taken as ”tongue in cheek” - when the next mini meet is posted you will be able to put your name down and pm Birddog for an address 
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by birddog114 on Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:57 pm
Special note to our members who are going to the mini meet.
I'm having few well sought-after lenses with surprised prices on the spot.
And will never repeat at these prices.
- 70-200VR
- 80-400VR
- 17-55Dx
- 85/1.4
- 105/2.8 micro (Nikkor)
So prepare yourself a hard working day ahead. 
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by Geoff on Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:00 pm
Birddog114 wrote:Special note to our members who are going to the mini meet. I'm having few well sought lenses with surprised prices on the spot. And will never repeat at these prices. - 70-200VR - 80-400VR - 17-55Dx - 85/1.4 - 105/2.8 micro (Nikkor) So prepare yourself a hard working day ahead. 
Birdy! You're a tease!!
Think I'd be ok after 12hrs at work? 
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by birddog114 on Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:05 pm
Geoff,
These are the awards for members who spare their times at the mini meet.
They will save heaps on our standard bargain prices and enjoy the free services at the mini meet.
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by Geoff on Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:08 pm
Birddog114 wrote:Geoff, These are the awards for members who spare their times at the mini meet. They will save heaps on our standard bargain prices and enjoy the free services at the mini meet.
Well, you will all have loads of fun
Enjoy!!! 
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by nito on Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:11 pm
Birddog114 wrote:So prepare yourself a hard working day ahead. 
Sounds like a boot camp 
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by Geoff on Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:18 pm
Make sure you enjoy yourself, yes.
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by nito on Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:25 pm
Geoff wrote:Make sure you enjoy yourself, yes.
Ohhh I have a feeling there will be plenty of enjoyment and lust lust lust for lens. 
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by Geoff on Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:29 pm
nito wrote:Geoff wrote:Make sure you enjoy yourself, yes.
Ohhh I have a feeling there will be plenty of enjoyment and lust lust lust for lens. 
That's what the MM's are all about 
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by tarotastic on Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:58 pm
Help, I'm a Sydney Newbie!! What is the best way to get to Birddogs from Chatswood? How can I get there by public transport?!! Where is it?!! 
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