This was in our dubious but local Fairfax community newspaper this week. About the only redeeming feature of this paper is the cheif photographer John Veage who usually gets something impressive in each week...
--snip-- Amateurs record the spirit of shire on film
AMATEUR photographers have the chance to exhibit their work at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery thanks to a Sutherland Shire Council Cultural Grant.
The Friends of Hazelhurst Photographic Exhibition seeks to recognize people the judges believe have captured the essence of life in Sutherland Shire.
Entries must depict snapshots of shire life – people, places and activities – but photographers do not have to reside in the area, nor is the competition only open to adults
All entries will be displayed at the gallery where forms are now available.
Details are available from Marion Jones on 9525 4295.
Entries close September 7
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sweat smelly ... i just sent the organiser a quick email and asked him if possible could i get track access [ as in on the other side of fence] and recieved an email in return he said it should be no prob at all so it's looking good....
The photos are taken by the guy doing the IR conversion on the camera.
This is the text from the email I recieved
The first group were shot on a tripod with the church cornice as a target using just the central AF sensor. At each focal length I shot wide open and at f8. I used my 16-35mm lens to try and simulate how your 17-40 might perform by including images shot at f4.
The next group were shot handheld to give you an idea of how the camera will work with a variety of subjects.
In all cases the images were processed through Photoshop CS using the attached guidelines except for the use of auto levels in place of a curves adjustment to ease automation.
In general I am very pleased with the cameras performance. As expected there is some front focusing at the widest angles but this can be tamed by stopping down. If I adjusted AF accuracy to reduce the front focusing it would generate more back focusing with the longer lenses.
Let me know if the camera meets your needs set up this way."
Features:
- Standard zoom lens - 24-105mm focal length, fast f/4 aperture
- Super UD glass lens and two types of aspherical elements effectively correct aberration
- Image Stabilizer gives equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster during hand-held shooting
- Optimised lens coating to minimise ghosting and flare
- High dust and moisture resistance for use in harsh environments
- Closest focus distance of just 45cm at all zoom focal lengths
- Circular aperture producing attractive background defocus
- Inner focusing, ring USM and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing
- Manual focusing enabled even during AF mode (full-time mechanical manual focus)
- Only environmentally friendly lead-free glass used in lens construction
Spec:
Focal Length & Max Aperture: 24-105mm 1:4
Picture Size : 24mm x 36mm
Weight: 670g
Filter Diameter: 77mm
Diagonal Angle of View : 84°- 23°20' (43.2mm)
Vertical Angle of View : 53° - 13° (24mm)
Horizontal Angle of View: 74° - 19°20' (36mm)
Lens Construction : 18 elements in 13 groups
Minimum Aperture: f/22
No. of Aperture blades: 8 (circular aperture)
Closest Focusing Distance (m): 0.45m
Minimum f/stop: f/22 (at 28mm)
Focus Drive: Ring-type USM
Dimensions : 83.5mm dia. x 107mm
Yeah, a very interesting lens... there are a couple of threads about it in the canon forum... mainly idle speculation, since no-one really knows any more about the lens than anyone else.
This was in our dubious but local Fairfax community newspaper this week. About the only redeeming feature of this paper is the cheif photographer John Veage who usually gets something impressive in each week...
--snip-- Amateurs record the spirit of shire on film
AMATEUR photographers have the chance to exhibit their work at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery thanks to a Sutherland Shire Council Cultural Grant.
The Friends of Hazelhurst Photographic Exhibition seeks to recognize people the judges believe have captured the essence of life in Sutherland Shire.
Entries must depict snapshots of shire life – people, places and activities – but photographers do not have to reside in the area, nor is the competition only open to adults
All entries will be displayed at the gallery where forms are now available.
Details are available from Marion Jones on 9525 4295.
Entries close September 7
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Kodak HIE is a bit grainy, but not too bad. The results of IR film are a bit odd to begin with, though, so grain probably isn't something to worry about anyway.
[QUOTE=fatgts]Formally the FATZ drift days:
basically the day is the same a previous days i have run however it has a new name, new advertising which means that hopefully there will be more spectators and more spectators = more prizes to give away as well as exposure for the drivers (dedicated pick in the mag ect)
Anyway details below!!!
DRIFT BATTLE BBQ
SEPTEMBER 24th SATURDAY
Trade stands, prize, team drifting, passenger rides with instructors, burnout, and much more still to be announced.
It will be a great day for both participant and spectators and you might even get your picks in drift battle.
Where: Oran Park Drift-land:
Oran Park Raceway - Cobbitty Road, NARELLAN Time: 8am-5pm Cost:$120 (standard entry)email below for member discounts Limited numbers: There will be a limited number of spots available for the day. Get in quick! Bookings: Email Peter on: [email][email protected][/email] for payment details
For any enquiries, call Peter on 0409 226 626
Further details Driver training: Aaron McGill of Auto-Motion Australia will have professional driver trainers on hand to give tips on drift techniques. The focus of the day is to improve driving techniques for drivers of all skill levels and Time: Get to the track at 8am for sign on and scrutineering. The day will finish at 5pm. Bookings: Payment will need to be finalised by 20 Sep 2005. Spectators: $10 will be charged to all spectators. Drift-land has great access for spectators. Food: cheap food will be provided
Drivers will need: Helmet, long sleeve shirt and long pants. Cars will be inspected to check for track worthiness.
Where else do you get to drive fast, safe & sideways, and where it's legal?
The day is organised by Drift Battle, Peter Carruthers, and professionally run by Aaron McGill of Auto-Motion Australia driver training - Aaron McGill has 20 years racing experience and 11 years professional driving instructing experience.
SCHEDULE
Drift Battle BBQ 2005
Saturday September 24th
8.00 Gates Open
8.30 Drivers' briefing
9.00 First session (long course)
10.30 Announce drift groups
10.45 Second session (nats course)
12.15 5-car donut competition
12.30 Lunch break
13.00 Team drift (nats course)
14.30 Burnout comp (max 10 cars)
15.00 Final Session (vote on course)
16.30 Award ceremony
17.00 Gates close
I will update this post with more details as they come in
Any questions just email me at [email][email protected][/email]
Cheers
pete[/QUOTE]
