Sydney Motor show At Darling Harbour

[birddog114]

Sydney Motor show at Darling Harbour next week. Is anyone going?
Lots of shooting challenge with difference lightning sources and models (young women) + cars on each show case. The 18-70 kit lens will have a good try here.
Thought?

[gstark]

The new Maserati race car will be on display, but I've generally found the Melbourne Motor Show to be the better of the two. Last time I went to Sydney - 3 years ago now, IIRC - I was very disappointed at the complete absence of anything of real interest.

Haven't yet decided if I'll go to this year's Sydney show.

[birddog114]

One of this will be at the show, cost AU$1.8 million/ can travel at 330km/h and cannot be registered on our road
http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/ne ... i-mc12.htm

[gstark]

Yep.

That's the one I was referring to.

[birddog114]

Yep.

That's the one I was referring to.

Gary,
Are we going to have atest drive on this?

[gstark]

There are only a couple of places in Oz where it would be worthwhile driving one, actually. Bathurst would be fun, and Philip Island, even more so. Maybe the Adelaide or Melbourne street circuits, but beyond those ... The Great Ocean Rd in Vic would be nice, but not legal.

Otherwise, it would just be frustrating to not allow it to have its head.

[birddog114]

I hope to meet you there at the week-end if you're heading to the show

[gstark]

I hope to meet you there at the week-end if you're heading to the show

That's not till next weekend - the weekend of the Feral Erection; I'll let you know in due course.

[birddog114]

I hope to meet you there at the week-end if you're heading to the show

That's not till next weekend - the weekend of the Feral Erection; I'll let you know in due course.

Yes, I knew, perhaps that the place we are seeking to hide!!!!!!!

[Onyx]

How long does it run till? I've been to every one for the past 3 years... looks like I might miss this year due to being half a world away.

[W00DY]

How long does it run till? I've been to every one for the past 3 years... looks like I might miss this year due to being half a world away.

Onyx - When do you come back to Oz???

[Onyx]

16th Oct... unless something happens or I change my mind.

[birddog114]

16th Oct... unless something happens or I change my mind.

Cos, I've just met a nice blonde chic in NYC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Onyx]

 LOL. I better buy this book then:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 64-5380656

[birddog114]

LOL. I better buy this book then:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 64-5380656

Go for it Onyx, I'll fly to NYC and be your photographer of the event/ FOC.
I sent you a PM re# the Meet after you coming home, have you checked it?

[Onyx]

Yep, answered in the meet thread (yes, I wish to be there if you can accomodate me).

[birddog114]

Yep, answered in the meet thread (yes, I wish to be there if you can accomodate me).

Done! Reserved!

[gstark]

Onyx,

The show runs till Oct 17. How's that blonde chic of yours?


Birddog,

Apart from the Maserati, Neville Crichton has his (Ateco's) G1 there, and Ateco have also brought out the 8c Competizione concept car.

The G1 is widely regarded as the first ever true Alfa (it's road registered through the Alfa Owners' Club) while the 8c, from looking at pictures and reading its specs, evokes memories of many of the greatest racing Alfas, including those built by Jano.

These two cars alone (but together) might make this a Sydney motor show worth visiting (for a change), with the Maserati being considered as a bonus.

Who's interested in a trip there?

http://carsguide.news.com.au/aims/gallery/

[Onyx]

Sorry Gary, I think I might JUST miss this one. If you go, be sure to take lots of pics - and including the Bathurst winners which are usually on display.

[gstark]

and including the Bathurst winners which are usually on display.

That might be tricky if we wander out this weekend. Bathurst is this coming Sunday (Skaife has already had an off in the first day of qualifying).

And Japan F1GP is this Sunday too.

Revhead heaven!

[Onyx]

Note to self: past performance is not indicative of future performance... must remember that.

[gstark]

(Skaife has already had an off in the first day of qualifying).

Make that Ambrose ....

Sorry for any confsuion.

[Kris]

Im going on Saturday and hope to learn alot with my Camera

I'd be happy to say gday to some fellow D70 users !

[Onyx]

Im going on Saturday and hope to learn alot with my Camera

I bet you'll be able to capture nice wide angle shots of the cars with the 18-70DX kit lens, and watch (and laugh) at the P&S crowd having to stand far far away to get the whole vehicle framed on their shots.

[gstark]

We'll probably head there on Sunday, as Leigh's working on Saturday and I have a couple of other engagements on Saturday afternoon as well.

Maybe head to Dixon St afterwards for a late lunch ?

[Glen]

I think I will go one morning mid next week, lot less people around, so shots are easier and the models are fresh in the morning

[Greg B]

Yeah, stale models no good, you need to adjust too many settings....

[birddog114]

Yeah, stale models no good, you need to adjust too many settings....

Unfortunately only P&S there, except the models

[gstark]

Yeah, stale models no good, you need to adjust too many settings....

Unfortunately only P&S there, except the models

Can you change the settings on some of the models ?

[birddog114]

Yeah, stale models no good, you need to adjust too many settings....

Unfortunately only P&S there, except the models

Can you change the settings on some of the models ?

Manual mode is better as GregB mentioned! Requires your good hand though!

[Nnnnsic]

I can feel the love in this thread.

Mostly testosterone.

But some love.