IA Photographers Outing

[Nemesis]

I say we all should get together on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, walk around downtown or another location, grab a bite to eat and just shoot the proverbial shit lol


Suggestions for date and location?

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I will update frequently


Location of Meet:

Time: July 1st, 2006. 4:30PM- whenever.


Who is attending:

-Jaime
-Hulud
-George
-Rich (might not make it)
-Danny
-Brady
-Walker
-Dominic with an F.
-bbaljamal
-ekcivic9
-salty12
-DeadDoc

[Jaimecbr900]

Great idea. I want some pointers from some of the pro guys..... :D

I'd like to go. Can I?

[Nemesis]

Great idea. I want some pointers from some of the pro guys..... :D

I'd like to go. Can I?


Are you kidding Jaime?! Of course man.

Id like to meet Dean and Danny.

[Hulud]

Great idea. I want some pointers from some of the pro guys..... :D

I'd like to go. Can I?
:stupid:

[Nemesis]

Ill add ya guys to the list!

[Jaimecbr900]

Are you kidding Jaime?! Of course man.

Thank you sir.



Id like to meet Dean and Danny.

Me too.

[Hulud]

super sweet

[Mike Lowrey]

Can I tag along and learn from the Photo Gods... :D

[Nemesis]

^ Added ya to the list man!

[Danny]

schaweettt.... i need some good architectural photos for a new site i am building.. this will be a good time to do that, hahaa...Paid IA photo day out for me :D w00t...lol

cant wait to meet yall... but are we for sure doing Architecture? because i need some artsy nature stuff more than architecture. but im down for what ever.. I love looking like a tourist whenever possible :D

[Nemesis]

We can do Architecture, or anything else around the streets (people lol) etc. We can keep walking till we find a nice place to eat. Nature trail would be cool too...

[Bballjamal]

I'm in and Sunday would be great for me!

[Dominic49]

I'm down

[The Yousef]

ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'M LONELY!!!!!!!!!

[Jaimecbr900]

Any other weekend but this one....I'll be out of town..... :D

[Nemesis]

How about the weekend of July 1st? Maybe that Saturday afternoon.

[Mike Lowrey]

How about the weekend of July 1st? Maybe that Saturday afternoon.


I will be out of town that weekend. I might have to catch the next outing. :(

[Jaimecbr900]

How about the weekend of July 1st? Maybe that Saturday afternoon.


As long as it's not on the 2nd.....that's my anniversary......so the 1st should be good for me. :goodjob:

[Danny]

i think the 1st sounds good. inless there is no clouds and i go jump outa planes instead :D yall can come take pics of that.. hahahaha..... :D

[Brady]

i'd be down....

[Nemesis]

Updated first post!

Now we need a meeting location with some good parking. Maybe Phipps Plaza area is a good place to meet first, then we can just venture from there?

[Jaimecbr900]

Updated first post!

Now we need a meeting location with some good parking. Maybe Phipps Plaza area is a good place to meet first, then we can just venture from there?

Walking????

[Danny]

Walking????

duh

[Jaimecbr900]

duh

Duh what mofo......I'm an old man....my walker gets stuck on the sidewalk expansion joints and it frustrates me...... :D JP.

Is there much to shoot at around Phipps?

I was thinking we could go up to Centennial Park where you could walk a couple of blocks in any direction and see Atlanta landmarks.

Just a thought. I'll go wherever......as long as my walker doesn't get stuck.... :lmfao: ;)

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

I wanna come! I'll bring my disposable so I can fit in!!!

[Nemesis]

Walking????


hahaha, we need a support vehicle just in case we pass out :lmfao:


Cent. Oly. Park sounds good too

[Nemesis]

I wanna come! I'll bring my disposable so I can fit in!!!


if you've got any camera you can come! Its not just for high end shooters, if you even have just a plain old camera laying around and want to learn more about it you are welcome to as well.


hah We are all going to look like paparazzi going down the road. LOL

[ShooterMcGavin]

hmmm prolly gonna be out of town otherwise i'd come...

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

if you've got any camera you can come! Its not just for high end shooters, if you even have just a plain old camera laying around and want to learn more about it you are welcome to as well.


hah We are all going to look like paparazzi going down the road. LOL

haha.. i'm just kidding.. but i will drive by and egg you guys! *insert evil laugh*:king:

[Flip]

Man, i'd love to go but i'm going to be out on the lake :(. Lets do it again! You guys have fun!!

[DeutscheBAG!]

count me in

[Bballjamal]

im still down with the new date change....

[Dominic49]

put my name up there....

Dominic with a D

[Nemesis]

put my name up there....

Dominic with a D


Not Dominic with an F? lol






Added.

[Nemesis]

bummmp

[atlboytony]

i wanna go but i got no camera... not even old ones.... tryin to get digital SLR from Nikon but no money can i still go and c professional work~!!

[Nemesis]

^ sure man!

[Salty12]

So i can roll up with a mask and a plastic gun and leave with like $6K in camera's, sweet.
Anyone using a 30D? I want to move up from this Rebel XT.

Sounds fun, if i'm not out of town i may partake in the activities. Anyone bringing mono/tripods?

[Nemesis]

So i can roll up with a mask and a plastic gun and leave with like $6K in camera's, sweet.
Anyone using a 30D? I want to move up from this Rebel XT.

Sounds fun, if i'm not out of town i may partake in the activities. Anyone bringing mono/tripods?


Im sure some of us would be carrying, so when you try to haul off with our equipment we'll shoot you in the back then beat you while your body is still quivering on the ground trying to figure out wth happened :D

There is a guy coming up from Florida with a 30D this weekend to Drift Fury, but as far as I can tell nobody here uses a 30D.

Im probably going to bring a tripod in the car, but wont carry it around with me.

[Danny]

So i can roll up with a mask and a plastic gun and leave with like $6K in camera's, sweet.
Anyone using a 30D? I want to move up from this Rebel XT.

Sounds fun, if i'm not out of town i may partake in the activities. Anyone bringing mono/tripods?


6K,, haha.. 6K each ;) ...

Im with nemisis, anyone trying to rob is, will get shot in the back, then beaten with a large metal spoon intill they are a bloody pulp. (yes, a spoon),

any ideas on what exactly we are doin?
Im not carrying full equipment by the way.. its tooo hot for that crap.. :D

[Salty12]

hmm.. if it's too overcast i may bring my tripod.

[Nemesis]

hmm.. if it's too overcast i may bring my tripod.


Why? What lens are you using?

[changaroo]

ill come if i can bring my point and shoot :P

[Nemesis]

ill come if i can bring my point and shoot :P


Ill add ya to the list man

[Danny]

Why tripods? Monopod, MAYBE.. but likly not. I dont plan on doin any slow shutter activites. But ya never know?? ;)

[Melissa@CCI]

I'm down...but I'll be in Canada July 1st. :(

Keep me posted about the next one.

[changaroo]

i might bring a buddy if thats alright. providing im not working that day :|

[Salty12]

Why? What lens are you using?

Canon 75-300 USM II, but i was going to do some slow shutter stuff. It's a pretty lightweight pod, so i don't mind

[RX8volution]

D'oh! I would love to go, but I will be in Vienna & Budapest (with my camera, of course). I'll post some pics for everyone to see for those that are interested. I shoot with my D300/Canon, and have my boring kit lense and my favorite lens in the world, the USM/IS 75-300mm f/4-5.6. I love this lens!

I do need a good low-light lens suggestion, if anyone has one...

[DeadDoc]

I have a 30D but only with a 18-55 lens I think is what it is (came with it). Looking at a 70-200 L but not sure which one, a few shorter ranges, and a wide. I hate driving in the city though so I might get a friend to drive it.

BUt does sound like fun.

[Jaimecbr900]

I do need a good low-light lens suggestion, if anyone has one...

How much are you wanting to invest?

[Jaimecbr900]

Im sure some of us would be carrying, so when you try to haul off with our equipment we'll shoot you in the back then beat you while your body is still quivering on the ground trying to figure out wth happened :D



I KNOW of atleast one that fits that description..... ;)




Did we ever decide if we were going to do architecture shooting or photojournalist type shooting? I think we should go down to Centennial and start off from there. I'm sure there'll be a bunch of people jumping around in the fountains and maybe we could get some creative shots from there.

Just an idea.

[Nemesis]

Sounds good Jaime. Centennial it is. And I vote for photojournalistic , but anyone can shoot anything I guess.

[Nemesis]

I have a 30D but only with a 18-55 lens I think is what it is (came with it). Looking at a 70-200 L but not sure which one, a few shorter ranges, and a wide. I hate driving in the city though so I might get a friend to drive it.

BUt does sound like fun.


Hey man, cant wait to meet ya. I added you to the list.

[DeadDoc]

Thanks... just got into photography so I figured this would be a great thing to do. But can't figure out what to spend money on.... car or camera... LOL!

If anyone knows where to find great deals on CF cards Ultra II 1GB + please let me know... I was stupid and only bought 1 stick at BB when it was on sale for $50 out the door. Also need a spare battery.

But yeah Cent park sounds good.

[Nemesis]

Thanks... just got into photography so I figured this would be a great thing to do. But can't figure out what to spend money on.... car or camera... LOL!

If anyone knows where to find great deals on CF cards Ultra II 1GB + please let me know... I was stupid and only bought 1 stick at BB when it was on sale for $50 out the door. Also need a spare battery.

But yeah Cent park sounds good.



CF Cards are expensive as hell. I only have 5 GB's on me , but I also have a 40 Gigabyte photobank. The photobank allows me to dump all the images on the card onto the harddrive, and while I wait I have another card available. Photobanks can be purchased around 120-180ish. Its much more worth it than picking up a handful of cards. All wedding photos are shot in raw+jpg (the camera saves them at the same time in two different formats , something im sure the 30D can do also), so that if I need to some post processing I still have the raw file, but also having jpg leaves it easier to transfer since I dont have to re-save the file. But shooting in a hi res raw and hi res jpeg can eat up a memory card. I think 2GB's only gets me 100 captures.. LOL

[DeadDoc]

CF Cards are expensive as hell. I only have 5 GB's on me , but I also have a 40 Gigabyte photobank. The photobank allows me to dump all the images on the card onto the harddrive, and while I wait I have another card available. Photobanks can be purchased around 120-180ish. Its much more worth it than picking up a handful of cards. All wedding photos are shot in raw+jpg (the camera saves them at the same time in two different formats , something im sure the 30D can do also), so that if I need to some post processing I still have the raw file, but also having jpg leaves it easier to transfer since I dont have to re-save the file. But shooting in a hi res raw and hi res jpeg can eat up a memory card. I think 2GB's only gets me 100 captures.. LOL

No kidding they are expensive! Hmmm sounds like a nice buy there, Ill have to look into that. Yes it can do the RAW + JPG :-) Is there a plugin or something for photoshop so it can read the c2v or whatever the extension is of the RAW? Im also looking at getting a 250+ GB external HD just for photos. Battery life of the camera isnt that bad.... was around 300-400 pics half raw+jpg and only a few flash.

As far as size I got around around 200-300 pics assorted quality.

[Nemesis]

No kidding they are expensive! Hmmm sounds like a nice buy there, Ill have to look into that. Yes it can do the RAW + JPG :-) Is there a plugin or something for photoshop so it can read the c2v or whatever the extension is of the RAW? Im also looking at getting a 250+ GB external HD just for photos. Battery life of the camera isnt that bad.... was around 300-400 pics half raw+jpg and only a few flash.

As far as size I got around around 200-300 pics assorted quality.


Yeah there definitly is a plugin. Check the Adobe site for it. I know Nikon had to have this plugin to edit raw. If you do get an external hard drive let me know. Do NOT buy an external hard drive set. Theyll rip you off. Its easier to build your own, and it looks the same and performs better sometimes. Are you going to Drift Fury this Saturday? There is a guy named Mark from Floridaracing. He shoots with a 30D, and Im pretty he went the whole day on one battery. Might wanna ask him how he does it lol. But honestly shooting in raw is more trouble than it is unless you have no time to adjust for white balance, and major changes in exposure.

[DeadDoc]

Hmm don't know anything about it actually. Been busy for past while and havent even really did anything to get my club up and going nor be online.

yeah im buying an internal drive with external enclosure.

[RX8volution]

How much are you wanting to invest?


~$400 tops probably?

[Danny]

photobanks are just one more thing that can screw your photos up befor you get a chance to back them up. But im sure they are pretty reliable.. Im just not sure if i would bet a couple hundred grand on them yet??

[Nemesis]

photobanks are just one more thing that can screw your photos up befor you get a chance to back them up. But im sure they are pretty reliable.. Im just not sure if i would bet a couple hundred grand on them yet??


In my opinion a photobank with a quality hard drive that you select is just as reliable as a CF card if not more. Hell even CF cards can get corrupted. Ive seen it on a few occasions. There is always that chance of something getting screwed up, but that comes with the territory.

[Nemesis]

~$400 tops probably?


The Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS USM L lens retails well over 1300+.

Hell my Sigma was around a grand with tax. :(


Len's arent cheap these days.


My reccommendation , is to invest in a low light prime lens. I know Nikon offers a 120 dollar 50mm f/1.8. Which is an awesome low light lens. And it being a fixed focus, requires you to think about your shots more and where you position yourself! Itll make you a better photographer, its affordable, and ultra sharp. I know Canon offers something similar.


Danny do you know anywhere local I can buy an omnibounce really fast and cheap :(

[Danny]

In my opinion a photobank with a quality hard drive that you select is just as reliable as a CF card if not more. Hell even CF cards can get corrupted. Ive seen it on a few occasions. There is always that chance of something getting screwed up, but that comes with the territory.


i was just lookin at them a while ago.. and the seemed a little fragile. but who knows..

Those biotch brides would kill us if we said "im sorry, but my photobank harddrive crash"...."ummm can u get married again please".... bride: "what, F U u little nerd".. 2 months later we get sued for 100K$.. hahaa... Always shoot insured ;)

but yea, ur probably right, im sure they are reliable.. i just dont have one :(

[PropaGanda]

I would love to go and possibly bring some photographer friends. Can you PM me the details?

-Jason

[Nemesis]

I would love to go and possibly bring some photographer friends. Can you PM me the details?

-Jason


Jason.... I might be totally shooting in the dark here. But did you go to CCSU? And you used to own a Probe?

[PropaGanda]

Yes sir, tis me. And whom might you be?

[Nemesis]

Yes sir, tis me. And whom might you be?


HAHA Damn man. No shit.


Remember a guy with a Cougar? :lmfao:

[PropaGanda]

Yes, what is up George? I tried calling you a while back to no avail. Good to see you are still doing well. I had no idea you were into photography. Very cool. I am trying to break into product photography right now as an assistant so I can short-cut my way through going to school for it.

So send me the details I will be there.

What do you drive now? I totaled the Probe and got a 350Z. Then I got an Evo 8 (because it is better). :-)

[Nemesis]

Yes, what is up George? I tried calling you a while back to no avail. Good to see you are still doing well. I had no idea you were into photography. Very cool. I am trying to break into product photography right now as an assistant so I can short-cut my way through going to school for it.

So send me the details I will be there.

What do you drive now? I totaled the Probe and got a 350Z. Then I got an Evo 8 (because it is better). :-)


Damn, man I switched phones so many times and I lost numbers left and right. I see you are still sportin the same screen name haha. I think I saw you at the Varsity meet but wasnt too sure.

Both my cars are paid off, and Im waiting to pick up an STI in the next year or so.

But some pictures are on my myspace. http://www.myspace.com/14059448

[PropaGanda]

Cool cool, I requested you as a friend. I am the devil. lol...

[Nemesis]

haha awesome man. Im headed out now and logging off after this post, but try to make it out to Drift Fury tommorrow. Ill be there pretty early I think if I can get my ass outta bed. Youll recognize me. The only asian with burns LOL

[Brady]

george...updates?

[Nemesis]

If everyone on the list is still up for it, I am too.

[PropaGanda]

George, PM me your number. I still don't know where we are supposed to be meeting and I don't have any way to contact anyone tomorrow.

[joecoolfreak]

I would love to tag along and learn a few things.

[Nemesis]

If knowone really posts up and its only a few, Im probably going to can the whole idea. I think folks are doing stuff with family this weekend and its going to be a scorcher outside.

[PropaGanda]

Ahh, don't do that. You have about 6-8 people stating they want to go.

[Nemesis]

Ahh, don't do that. You have about 6-8 people stating they want to go.


Check my first post, you are correct. But unless they post in here in the next day they are going, they wont show up. Trust me, I know how these things work.

Ill probably just end up rescheduling.

[Brady]

damn dude...well i'm down for this weekend.....the next one is bad for me.

[DeutscheBAG!]

its gonna be a scorcher
dress comfortly

[TaKashi]

sunday is good.. where is the meeting located? i'am wanna be in

[DeadDoc]

Lol for some reason I was thinking it was Sunday not saturday...

[Salty12]

i was thinking sunday also.. i can make it this afternoon too though.. just won't stay out all night. I'll keep checking back to see what the decision is.

[Salty12]

so is this still a go for today.. i've got 1 for sure, maybe 2 more coming with me. Is there a decided location?

[Bballjamal]

Can someone PM me with a number? I won't be able to make it eactly on time but I'm still trying to get down there! Also hit me with info on what time everyone will be rolling out! Anything is greatly appreciated! Later

[Nemesis]

We might want to reschedule guys, its fucking hot out there, and there is no cloud cover

[Mike Lowrey]

Where is the meet up spot? Is it still on?

[Salty12]

one hour before the time and it's still up in the air.. so i assume it's going to be on a different day. That's cool with me.. i guess Nemisis, you make the call on the new day and location.

[Nemesis]

I just posted we might want to reschedule. We'll figure it out :)

[Bballjamal]

D4MMiT! Well, where's this Taco Mac by Milton? have to try and do something tonight!

[A.P. Photography]

~$400 tops probably?
Not going to get much for $400. You might be able to find a couple of prime lenses (50mm F1.8 MK II is one) or you can try the 28-135mm IS. The 28-135mm is not really a low light lens but the IS will help. The 70-200mm F2.8 L that Jaime shoots with retails around $1100 and the IS version is about $1700. Other then that most of the prime L lenses go for $500+.


Jaime and George, photos are looking good as always. Keep up the good work.

[changaroo]

yay for rescheduling, im picking up an xt soon :P

[DeadDoc]

Gahhh I hate flash... but got some pretty good firework shots... not many bc i did a good majority of shooting them off as well.

But looknig forward to the new date. I am moving out soon (I hope) and lots of shows at clubs are coming up so im not 100% positive on when I can.

[Melissa@CCI]

If anyone knows where to find great deals on CF cards Ultra II 1GB + please let me know... I was stupid and only bought 1 stick at BB when it was on sale for $50 out the door. Also need a spare battery.

But yeah Cent park sounds good.

Best Buy has 512 MB on sale for $20 each (after mail-in rebate). I bought 4, which was cheaper than spending $140 on one 2 GB.

[A.P. Photography]

Best Buy has 512 MB on sale for $20 each (after mail-in rebate). I bought 4, which was cheaper than spending $140 on one 2 GB.
Watch your websites, I am ordering a 2gb card next week for $45

[Brady]

i got my 2 gig SD cards for 55/each and my 1 gig for $30 at circuit city

[changaroo]

watch out for the SD / CF cards out there by sandisk, there are some fakes on the market that are 2times slower than the geniune ones.

[Miranda]

I have a Digi Rebel. And I suck at photography. Could I tag along so you guys can teach me mad camera skillz? I have all these cool lenses, but my pics are good only by accident.

[Salty12]

Anyone want to throw out any ideas for a new/rescheduled date & time?

[Hulud]

hmmmm

how about a sunday cause i never work sundays

something around the 16th?
or the following weekend?

[DeadDoc]

I have a Digi Rebel. And I suck at photography. Could I tag along so you guys can teach me mad camera skillz? I have all these cool lenses, but my pics are good only by accident.

Can I snag sum lenses? Just kidding



well the stock 18-55 lens isnt all that bad.
Shot of Roman Candle (http://gallery.thescott-forge.net/v/4thjuly2006/IMG_0429.JPG.html) html link... not pic link

[Bballjamal]

I'm still down for whatever!

[sleepys4]

We need to do another one of these.