See ya, lads - on holiday! <wave>

[Kris]

I had the 16-35 II and sold it. Infact I sold most of my glass, including my 85 F1.2 & 24-70. Only glass I have these days is my trusty 35mm F1.4 - the workhorse and suits 95% of my photography. Enjoy the 16-35, great lens!

The 24-70 is a different lens to the 24-105. 16-35 for your above night shoots would have worked better for you as you can go wider and drop your shutter even more with the added advantage of a complete stop more.. but I think you've pulled off some stunning shots with IS and half a sec - congrats I'd be MORE than happy with those !

[cozza]

Lovely work, Simon. The Raffles bar looks very inviting, and the "Eye" - wow! What a sight that must be!

I'll check out your sites tomorrow sometime. If you'd like to see any of my work, it's all at www.flickr.com/photos/coreysphotos

Would love any feedback/tips/suggestions!

I recently bought myself a Canon 40D, and 4 L series lenses. It's a fun hobby, but geez it's expensive!

Here's one of my favourite photos. There's a fair bit of noise, but I think it adds to the mood of the shot:

[flamezy]

Originally Posted by SimonB

A question, is everyone paying $2000 deposit for a production slot and then another $3000 deposit on a confirmed build?

I went to order the car thinking $500 should be enough for the deposit. The sales consultant took it to his manager and came back telling me for a build, they need a min of $5000 deposit. Brought the remaining amount the next arvo.

KL looks awesome. The contrast between the buildings and construction site looks cool.

[SimonB]

Originally Posted by Kris

16-35 for your above night shoots would have worked better for you as you can go wider and drop your shutter even more with the added advantage of a complete stop more.

I didn't have it then :wub:. I umm'd and arr'd over the f4 of the 24-105 vs the f2.8 of the 24-70, but figured the extra reach would be more beneficial than the extra stop (especially consider the excellent PQ at 1600 ISO). I'm pretty happy with the results.

Originally Posted by Kris

but I think you've pulled off some stunning shots with IS and half a sec - congrats I'd be MORE than happy with those !

I am happy, yeah. I'm lucky in that I have been pretty good at breath control and bracing still when taking low light shots, they usually work out.

I haven't 'done' the 16-35 shots yet, used it first at Petronas Towers in KL, will chuck a few up when done.

Ahh, bugger it, here're two:







Okay, I can't count.

I'm not happy with any from the Skywalk yet, too many reflections off the glass and it'd just poured, so the glass was wet and dirty, but I'll get over it . Here's one of the best:



Sorry guys, someone pushed my buttons. Time to go and cook dinner now!

Simon...

[Zuzu]

Hi Simon..welcome back..
Great photos man..

[Kris]

Great work on the sky in the tower shots, did you pull back the highlights a bit? I found most of the time in Asia I struggled to really get all the dynamic range with the sky always being so blown...

[WAY]

Welcome back Simon! Great pics! You are making me miss KL! I love the facade of the Twin Towers. Like nothing else.

[WAY]

Where is this food place you mentioned? I just came back from KL a few weeks back myself. Where did you stay?

As for deposit, they are asking for a Ferrari/Lambo style deposit. You pay $5k deposit, then 10% when build slot is confirmed. It's justified on a car like that where the dealer would have trouble moving the car if you decide to cancel, but on a 1 series that is just a bit rich!!! I too paid $1k.

[harpoon]

I paid 5k deposit too. Didn't really think twice about it to be honest but I know my mate who bought a 599 paid a 10k deposit so probably a little out of whack.

[Zuzu]

A bit rich..I paid $1K deposit...that was it..

[SimonB]

Originally Posted by Kris

Great work on the sky in the tower shots, did you pull back the highlights a bit? I found most of the time in Asia I struggled to really get all the dynamic range with the sky always being so blown...

I don't think so, will check when I get home. I usually have exposure compensation set to -1/3, so perhaps that's why. Otherwise I tend to get blown highlights and you can usually rescue under-exposure, vs over exposure :biggrin:.

[Kris]

It's the other way around - removing light is easier then adding it You are best to overexpose, then underexpose

[SimonB]

Originally Posted by Kris

It's the other way around - removing light is easier then adding it You are best to overexpose, then underexpose

I suppose what I meant to say is that if I leave it on +/-0, I tend to get the over-exposure warning on highlights. If I set to -1/3, I don't. So, I usually leave it that way. Lazy, yeah.

Here's an interesting article on 'exposing to the right': http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tu...se-right.shtml

Simon...

[Kris]

Yep I understand. Oh read that article many times A bit of blinkies is ok though especially with the 5D theres a bit more play with the highlights.. Even more with the 1D3

[professor]

off for a quick trip to italy tomorrow. not for a vacation though.... see you lads.

[SimonB]

Just a quick note on the deposit, thanks for all the comments. It's been resolved to my satisfaction for now. Can't say any more.