Mini meet on Saturday 10/09/05

[birddog114]

Mini meet on Saturday 10/09/05

D2 Series meet at 00:00
Sigma Mass at 2:00am hosted by Sigma Chairman
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

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-EL3 battery for Nikon D70/D50
- Rubber eyecup for D70/D70s
- Rubber eyecup for D2x (DK-19)
- Pro-Loop Strap with D70Users.com logo
- Bubble level spirit
- Other related photography items as NiCad 2500mAh rechargeable battery and charger

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.
Pls. reply to this thread

Admins, Moderators, senior members and supporters are not included to the above number but your confirmation is greatly appreciated.

[moggy]

Sorry I wont be able to make this one, my 'better' half has made other plans. I know which one I'd rather be at.
Bob.

[Nnnnsic]

Can we use methanol as fuel for our cars?

[birddog114]

Can we use methanol as fuel for our cars?

Yes, mixed it with water

[gleff]

I'll be there

Geoff

[Kris]

Put me down birdy I'd love to learn how to use my cleaning products, some SB800 tips and other bits and pieces!

[Onyx]

Once again, I can't confirm... might be out hiking Red Ledge Pass, or sitting down and having a cuppa and a yarn with you guys.

[pippin88]

I'll be there, with my camera that I did stupid stuff too

[stubbsy]

I'll be absent again (bloody petrol prices - cost Newcastle to Sydney is about $40), but will be there 17/9 if there's a meet.

[wendellt]

Yo

I will be there with all you flyboys and fly girls

but i need to get hip and hoppin' out of there by 12 0' clock

and i hope to pick up my RSS L bracket

out -

[sheepie]

looks like I will be there - at least for a while anyway

[Nnnnsic]

Not me this week.

[johndec]

I'm a late scratching... Bit of trouble with the off hind fetlock

Actually, I have been "told" we are doing something else on Saturday..

[Nikkofan]

Yes, Birdie, if there's still room, I'll be there.

Thanks

[Matt. K]

Put me down for 2. Looking forward to seeing pippins camera.

[ipv6ready]

Hi Birdy
If there is room I would like to reserve a seat.
Also anyone familiar with cleaning the CCD on D100....I have the AC Adapter....would appreciate some help before my solo attempt.

[birddog114]

Confirmed & welcome:
- ipv6ready
- Nikkonfan
- Johndec
- Matt.K + Philo
- Gleff,
- Wendellt
- Sheepie
- Kris
- pippin88

[birddog114]

Hi Birdy
Also anyone familiar with cleaning the CCD on D100....I have the AC Adapter....would appreciate some help before my solo attempt.

I have the AC adapter but never use it to clean the CCD, though it's convenience to have but it's not necessary to have and and use it for the purpose of cleaning CCD. I can live without it.
Pls. note: It can be use on the D70 but costly.

[DaveB]

Also anyone familiar with cleaning the CCD on D100....I have the AC Adapter....would appreciate some help before my solo attempt.

I have the AC adapter but never use it to clean the CCD, though it's convenience to have but it's not necessary to have and and use it for the purpose of cleaning CCD. I can live without it.

Unless I've been wrong all these years, the "Mirror Lock-up" cleaning function on the D100 will only work when using the AC adapter (unlike the D70) so on the D100 your only option for cleaning the sensor in the field is to use a bulb exposure (and be careful your finger doesn't slip off the shutter button mid-clean!).

Surely it's better (given a choice: I've cleaned D100s via bulb exposures) to use the AC adapter and Mirror Lock-up when cleaning a D100?

[birddog114]

I used bulb mode in cleaning the CCD of the D100 few years now (I still have the D100 with me) and had none any of trouble same as the D2h & D2x. I cleaned the CCD for other friends who have the D100 before this forum started by bulb mode.
Good to have one AC adapter but not quite critical, that what was my finding when I was in the field and no access to power or AC adapter, but need to clean its CCD urgently, since then, I never use the AC adapter again to clean CCD.

[huynhie]

No can do for me this weekend

[birddog114]

No can do for me this weekend

Moving house?

All the golf courts closed this weekend due to their program of re-turfing for the new season

[huynhie]

No can do for me this weekend

Moving house?

All the golf courts closed this weekend due to their program of re-turfing for the new season

Spring cleaning; I'd hate to have Vicky do it all herself.

[birddog114]

No can do for me this weekend

Moving house?

All the golf courts closed this weekend due to their program of re-turfing for the new season

Spring cleaning; I'd hate to have Vicky do it all herself.

Spring cleaning: Garage Sale? post here in For Sale section and we will come to visit you

[huynhie]

Unfortunately I have nothing worth selling.

All my Nikon gear is worthless with all these stories of newspapers switching to Canon, no full format Nikon coming soon, and no D200.


At least I've got my Holga to fall back on

[birddog114]

Unfortunately I have nothing worth selling.

All my Nikon gear is worthless with all these stories of newspapers switching to Canon, no full format Nikon coming soon, and no D200.


At least I've got my Holga to fall back on

But you do need a hand to help you with a big clean up of the year

[huynhie]

Unfortunately I have nothing worth selling.

All my Nikon gear is worthless with all these stories of newspapers switching to Canon, no full format Nikon coming soon, and no D200.


At least I've got my Holga to fall back on

But you do need a hand to help you with a big clean up of the year

i'll give it a miss this time

[huynhie]

 BTW, what was the name of that China trade fair happening in Sep?

[Yedrup]

Is there room for me If so will be there

Cheers,
Terry

[birddog114]

Is there room for me If so will be there

Cheers,
Terry

welcome.

[birddog114]

BTW, what was the name of that China trade fair happening in Sep?

That will be in October, let me find the link.

[johndec]

Actually Birdy I said I couldn't make it unfortunately

[birddog114]

Actually Birdy I said I couldn't make it unfortunately

John,
It's OK, next time.

[huynhie]

BTW, what was the name of that China trade fair happening in Sep?

That will be in October, let me find the link.

Is it this one?

China Sourcing Fair

[Nnnnsic]

At least I've got my Holga to fall back on

You have a Holga?

Have you upgraded the back with duct tape yet?

[birddog114]

BTW, what was the name of that China trade fair happening in Sep?

That will be in October, let me find the link.

Is it this one?

China Sourcing Fair

This is the ones:

http://www.hkelectronicsfairae.com/

[huynhie]

At least I've got my Holga to fall back on

You have a Holga?

Have you upgraded the back with duct tape yet?

No mine is using vecro technology to hold the back together.

Velcro is also applied to the frame counter to stop light leaks through there as well.

[Nnnnsic]

Huh. Lol.

You know, the more expensive (I think by about 10 bucks) Woca has a glass lens.

But still, you gotta love how the Holgas can be used at any time and with any... size... frame...

[huynhie]

Huh. Lol.

You know, the more expensive (I think by about 10 bucks) Woca has a glass lens.

But still, you gotta love how the Holgas can be used at any time and with any... size... frame...

I actually preferred the plastic Hola 120s lens over the Woca glass lens.

I dont know why

[huynhie]

BTW, what was the name of that China trade fair happening in Sep?

That will be in October, let me find the link.

Is it this one?

China Sourcing Fair

This is the ones:

http://www.hkelectronicsfairae.com/

cool thanks.

[joet]

Can't abandon the mini meet without some goodies for morning tea

Chryssine will commence the magic mixer tomorrow and I will transport her and the results to Belmore on Saturday

Starting to feel like the mini meet specialists

[birddog114]

Can't abandon the mini meet without some goodies for morning tea

Chryssine will commence the magic mixer tomorrow and I will transport her and the results to Belmore on Saturday

Starting to feel like the mini meet specialists

Thanks Joe + Chryssine!

[LostDingo]

Hi Birddog, any room left for a newbie?

Still deciding if I want to take some early morning shots or come socialize, I want to do both!!

[birddog114]

Hi Birddog, any room left for a newbie?

Still deciding if I want to take some early morning shots or come socialize, I want to do both!!

Yes, welcome

[Poon]

Thanh,
Have good fun in weekend.
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Regards
Poon

[birddog114]

Thanh,
Have good fun in weekend.
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Regards
Poon

Thanks Poon, I wish you are here!
You're too!!!!! Having fun and relax after a long week.

[Poon]

Thanks Thanh.
Have a nice weekend.
Enjoy.
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Regards
Poon

[gleff]

Hi Birddog..

I'll have to bow out of coming... I'm feeling really lousy this morning.. I think it's a combination of lack of sleep and a cold.

Sorry about the short notice..

Geoff

[birddog114]

Thanks anyway, It's over now
After the restoration.

[Kris]

Thank you for the goodies Birdy, my gf now wants a bag like mine for her 'stuff'

Great to meet some new faces! Those sausages were damn good too!