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by **W00DY** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:00 pm

Hey all,

Well I STILL can't decide between 17-35, 17-55 or the 24-70 for the D300. SO... if anyone in Sydney with the 24-70 2.8 would like to do a bit of a walk around (should we make it a little mini-meet?) let me know as I would love to borrow the 24-70 for a few hours to test it out on the D300.

I'll see how much interest we get for a mini meet and then work on a date / time / location (in the very near future though!!!)

Cheers,

by **aim54x** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:13 pm

I have one, I wouldnt mind having a walk around. Lets try to organise a time.

by **Shoot** on Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:27 pm

I've got a 24-70 but it's in Canon format sorry.

I'd be interested in coming along for a walk around, being in a group affords me more personal safety for when I'm shoving cameras in strange peoples faces.

by **wheels** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:40 am

I'm a Canon guy but I'm up for a bit of a walk as well. Count me in. :up:

by **gstark** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:01 am

I've been thinking that a minimeet at the Auburn Botanical Gardens should be held sometime soon.

Thoughts?

by **seeto.centric** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:02 am

Andrew, you'll soon be able to operate a lens hire shop with all those lenses

24-70 is a sweeeeeeeet lens.. feels very mechanical and sturdy. Ample room to hang onto, optically its simply great!
AF is what you'd expect from AF-S.

-j

by **dviv** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:05 am

gstark wrote:I've been thinking that a minimeet at the Auburn Botanical Gardens should be held sometime soon.

Thoughts?

by **Shoot** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:38 pm

I've been thinking that a minimeet at the Auburn Botanical Gardens should be held sometime soon.

Thoughts?

There's a Botanical Garden at Auburn?? Sounds like fun.

I'd be in that.

by **Yi-P** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 1:14 pm

Sounds like fun, write my name down for this..

by **W00DY** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:30 pm

gstark wrote:I've been thinking that a minimeet at the Auburn Botanical Gardens should be held sometime soon.

Thoughts?

Sounds good to me...

Can I suggest Sunday the 13th of July as a starting point. Otherwise I am free during weekdays if there are any other photogs put there that don't work during the week :lol:

I suck at organising these things (I just throw the idea out there) but I will try and keep track of the posts

Andrew

by **gstark** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:33 pm

W00DY wrote:Can I suggest Sunday the 13th of July as a starting point.

You can, and you have.

And you have also answered my next question.

How does this date sound for everyone else?

by **wheels** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:08 pm

Sunday 13 July is good for me (SWMBO dependant). Happy for a newb to come along?

by **Shoot** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:18 pm

Happy for a newb to come along?

Of course

The more the merrier

I'm down for the Sunday also, this should be good.

by **biggerry** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:24 pm

Hopefully the water out there is not soooo slimey as it was years ago.... :shock:

its actually quite a nice location tho...

I would be keen to turn up pending petti-coat government approval, morning or afternoon....?

gerry

by **dviv** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:29 pm

I am good as long as it's a morning thing

Got dog training in the arvo :roll:

(and no, it's not for me :mrgreen:

)

by **wheels** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:37 pm

Whereabouts in Auburn is this? Are we talking about the one between Auburn and Granville, near the golf course with the Japanese gardens? Thats the only one I know.

by **phoenix** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:32 pm

I think i would be able to attend this too. It's a bit of a drive from Canberra, but the last time i did it, it was awesome. So count me in at this stage!

by **aim54x** on Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:57 pm

Sorry but I cant do Sundays!!! I guess you wont be able to borrow my 24-70 at the mini meet Woody, maybe someone else will have a Nikon one.

by **Mr Darcy** on Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:31 am

I have a 24-70 If you want to try it out on the scenery in the Blue Mountains I am more than happy. I can be free weekdays. But I'm not free on the 13th (my daughter was born on Friday 13 - Explains a lot I think sometimes. Hang on she's a member here. Damn :chook:

)

by **W00DY** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:19 pm

Well thanks to Dan (Cre8tive Pixels) I no longer need to borrow a 24-70 to try it out... I used his today and that is it... I am buying that lens (Thanks Dan!!!).

BUT, let's still organise the mini-meet at Auburn Botanical Gardens (now the fun starts).

Sunday the 13th of July @ 9am (is this to early/late??? I am up at 6am every morning so I tend to suggest very early times which people yell at me for!!!)

Andrew (Woody)
Gary (Gary)
Wheeis - As long as his SWMBO (Whatever the hell that stands for) says yes.
Shoot
Gerry (biggerry) - as long as he can get the thumbprint from his forehead!!!
dviv
phoenix - dedication!!!

Dan (Cre8tive Pixels) - you coming? I vote you offer to take photos of any member that turns up in a bikini (or less) :shock:

WOW, this is the most organising I have done in a long time...

by **wheels** on Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:49 pm

Woody;

SWMBO = She Who Must Be Obeyed!

And she's informed me that I am indeed free

by **aim54x** on Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:03 am

wheels wrote:Woody;

SWMBO = She Who Must Be Obeyed!

And she's informed me that I am indeed free

ROFL, I am happy that I am currently my own master!!

by **biggerry** on Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:35 am

ROFL, I am happy that I am currently my own master!!

aahhhh, but there are benefits also... :wink:

by **gstark** on Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:01 am

wheels wrote:And she's informed me that I am indeed free

Or at least very cheap.

but Woody .... 9am on a Sunday? No way!

maybe 11 ... on a good day.

by **seeto.centric** on Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:17 am

hmmm its been a while since i've been to a Minimeet! These Gardens are said to be quite beautiful too...
unfortunately im working on Sunday 13

so count me in as a maybe for now. I'll try get out of work & meet some new faces hehe

-j

by **W00DY** on Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:16 pm

gstark wrote:
but Woody .... 9am on a Sunday? No way!

maybe 11 ... on a good day.

OK, OK...

11am it is...

Updated list:
Andrew (Woody)
Gary (Gary)
Wheeis
Shoot
Gerry (biggerry) - as long as he can get the thumbprint from his forehead!!!
dviv
phoenix - dedication!!!
seeto.centric - maybe

by **Rolls** on Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:36 pm

I would like to come if it's alright.

by **W00DY** on Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:29 am

Rolls wrote:I would like to come if it's alright.

Of course, all are welcome...

Updated list:
Andrew (Woody)
Gary (Gary)
Wheeis
Shoot
Gerry (biggerry) - as long as he can get the thumbprint from his forehead!!!
dviv
phoenix - dedication!!!
seeto.centric - maybe
Rolls

ps: I have updated the thread title as well as it no longer has anything to do with the 24-70 :lol:

by **phillipb** on Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:27 pm

Put me down for this one too, should bring back some memories, shot many a weddings there in the 80's

by **barry** on Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:49 pm

I'm thinking I could be a starter for this one as well.

by **W00DY** on Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:34 am

Opps, seems like the organiser (me) forgot about a family event on that day :oops:

Sorry guys, but I will need to pass the reins onto someone else to continue organising this mini meet.

Bugger!!!!!

by **gstark** on Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:36 am

No worries.

It's largely organising itself at this point.

by **sevencolours** on Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:56 pm

I would like to join in with this. Will get the UBD out now.

Philip

by **ozimax** on Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:23 am

It just so happens that I will be in Sydney this coming week, and after church (don't worry Gary, it's not RC and I'm not involved with WYD

), I may be able to stop by at Auburn for an hour or so from 11.30am. Have Canon will travel.

Ozi

by **devilla101** on Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:23 am

Hey guys

These gardens are quite beautiful and there are several sections to explore so therefore many photo ops to take. Sunday would be a good time as well since its fairly quiet there.

Anyhoo just thought to remind everyone that if you are not an Auburn resident there is a small admission fee. I think around $3.

Have fun everyone

by **gstark** on Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:33 am

devilla101 wrote:Anyhoo just thought to remind everyone that if you are not an Auburn resident there is a small admission fee. I think around $3.

Useful information; many thanx.

Ozi ... looking forward to seeing you in your Sunday best.

by **phillipb** on Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:55 am

The only drawback I can see is shooting in mid day probably won't give the best results. Hopefully it may be overcast.

by **biggerry** on Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:06 pm

Gerry (biggerry) - as long as he can get the thumbprint from his forehead!!!

I am locked in for this one now! I may get there a bit before 11am.......

by **devilla101** on Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:22 pm

Btw if you have CPL I strongly suggest to bring 'em. Lots of green (obviously) a giant pond and a couple of waterfalls. Dang I wish I can go now but gotta be somewhere else on that day. Can't wait to see everyones photos

by **dviv** on Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:56 am

Where abouts in the gardens are we meeting?

by **phillipb** on Sat Jul 12, 2008 1:51 pm

dviv wrote:Where abouts in the gardens are we meeting?

I guess if we all make our way towards the entrance at around 11.00am we shouldn't be too hard to miss. From memory I think there's a little red wooden bridge just around there.

by **spada** on Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:13 am

Hi
May too late but Can I come to this mini meet , long time I did not touch the camera

Regards

by **ozimax** on Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:15 pm

Sincere apologies all but I cannot make it this morning, I have just run out of time, unfortunately. My 30D sits forlorn, untouched, unloved in it's dark case, waiting to see the light. The G9 (it's small sibling) is getting all the use now.

Ozi

by **phillipb** on Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:27 pm

There was another notable absentee today, are you ok Gary?

But we did have the Swan whisperer with us

by **gstark** on Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:53 pm

LIndy and I decided that a weekend in the mountains was required, so off we went. 7C cold last night, which means we had to fins a way to keep ourselves warm.

Gave the new Contis on the 230 a bit of a run too.

Service at the Paragon was slow, but the food was, as always ..... decadent.

Visited the Norman Lindsay Museum on the way back down; my first time there ... every house should have grounds like that 49 acres, a couple of fountains, a studio with a southlight ...

Sorry, but didn't make it back in time. (that was never going to happen.

) A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.

by **wheels** on Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:46 pm

Thanks for that Phillip! You're meant to be photographing the wildlife not me :mrgreen:

If you think I was putting face + camera that close you've gotta be kidding :shock:

by **sevencolours** on Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:40 pm

As you can see there were a variety of approaches today

by **biggerry** on Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:22 am

ooohh.... I am gonna have to watch my back more carefully next time.... :shock:

nice picture - spells the day out (imagine what the locals were thinking!) :roll:

by **Rolls** on Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:55 pm

Sorry I couldn't make it a family thing came up at the last minute, I hope to get along to the next meet though.

Todd

by **biggerry** on Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:08 pm

c'mon guys lets see some more pictures from the day! there was lots of snapping going on!

I have put a couple in the "Image Reviews and Critiques" to get things started :wink:

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