Game Daily in December 2018 - discussion thread

**robgski** · 12-07-2018, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Can't you control the Theta over wifi and at the same time control the Cube over bluetooth?

I will have to try that out.

**todd** · 12-08-2018, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Both the GR and the Theta will be in my pocket, though

That is quite the admirable kit you have going there..

**robgski** · 12-09-2018, 02:47 PM

It's a snow day, and I have been using a variety of lenses to capture it. We will see how the photos turn out.

**savoche** · 12-10-2018, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by todd

That is quite the admirable kit you have going there..

And still I often end up using the phone

**Minimonster** · 12-10-2018, 03:08 PM - **3 Likes**

My rock world shot got explored.

**OzzRod** · 12-10-2018, 05:14 PM - **5 Likes**

Party at Bill's place!

There's a rumour going around that everyone in the group who has been encouraged by Bill (wstruth) to buy a lens this year, is invited to bring that lens along to his place on Saturday January 19, to thank him personally for his interest in our LBAs. Those eligible should contact Bill directly re. airfares and accommodation etc.

**savoche** · 12-11-2018, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by Minimonster

My rock world shot got explored.

Well deserved - a much more interesting "tiny planet" than most.

I think this is the third planet to hit Explore from the Dailies in December (unless I missed some?). Top tip of the day: Get a Theta, hit Explore

Originally posted by OzzRod

Party at Bill's place!

There's a rumour going around that everyone in the group who has been encouraged by Bill (wstruth) to buy a lens this year, is invited to bring that lens along to his place on Saturday January 19, to thank him personally for his interest in our LBAs. Those eligible should contact Bill directly re. airfares and accommodation etc.

Well, yes, he does have a thing or two to answer for!

A bit short notice for me, though

**pepperberry farm** · 12-11-2018, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by OzzRod

Party at Bill's place!

There's a rumour going around that everyone in the group who has been encouraged by Bill (wstruth) to buy a lens this year, is invited to bring that lens along to his place on Saturday January 19, to thank him personally for his interest in our LBAs. Those eligible should contact Bill directly re. airfares and accommodation etc.

can't say that I bought any lenses this year because of Bill.... but he certainly did not try to dissuade me, either....

**robgski** · 12-11-2018, 06:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OzzRod

Party at Bill's place!

There's a rumour going around that everyone in the group who has been encouraged by Bill (wstruth) to buy a lens this year, is invited to bring that lens along to his place on Saturday January 19, to thank him personally for his interest in our LBAs. Those eligible should contact Bill directly re. airfares and accommodation etc.

I'd better get to shopping. Bill lives in a beautiful area, we can all do several photowalks together.

jcdoss · 12-11-2018, 06:14 AM - **1 Like**

Will there be any Laphroaig? I hear the bottles make good lenses after you empty them.

**savoche** · 12-12-2018, 11:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jcdoss

Will there be any Laphroaig? I hear the bottles make good lenses after you empty them.

I'm not picky. I'm willing to try with any Islay malt.

**savoche** · 12-12-2018, 11:52 AM

No shot from me today. This darkness is getting to me, killing the mood when I can't get out to shoot while the sun is up. I think I have kept it going for longer than I use to this time of year. I guess the Theta lent some extra strength

**savoche** · 12-13-2018, 01:23 AM - **2 Likes**

Hah, hadn't seen this one before - a slight editing by Ben, the "Life in 360" guy:

**robgski** · 12-13-2018, 04:43 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

This darkness is getting to me, killing the mood when I can't get out to shoot while the sun is up. I think I have kept it going for longer than I use to this time of year.)

How about trying longer exposure night shots, or even Lightpainting? Hardware stores have great inexpensive handheld lights that work very well for this sort of thing. I have one that produces shots like this. [IMG]

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**savoche** · 12-13-2018, 06:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robgski

How about trying longer exposure night shots, or even Lightpainting? Hardware stores have great inexpensive handheld lights that work very well for this sort of thing. I have one that produces shots like this.

Thanks for the suggestion, and, yes, I like playing with long exposures and such, but even if the camera gear is functioning quite happily in low temperatures, I am not...! Oh, and I have discovered that the Theta battery drains rather quickly in cold weather. I need to start carrying a powerbank to get much use of it this time of year.

12-13-2018, 04:43 AM - 3 Likes	#44
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Originally posted by savoche This darkness is getting to me, killing the mood when I can't get out to shoot while the sun is up. I think I have kept it going for longer than I use to this time of year.) How about trying longer exposure night shots, or even Lightpainting? Hardware stores have great inexpensive handheld lights that work very well for this sort of thing. I have one that produces shots like this. [IMG][/IMG]. or this [IMG][/IMG]

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12-07-2018, 03:57 PM	#31
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Originally posted by savoche Can't you control the Theta over wifi and at the same time control the Cube over bluetooth? I will have to try that out.

12-08-2018, 11:03 AM	#32
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,794 Original Poster	Originally posted by savoche Both the GR and the Theta will be in my pocket, though That is quite the admirable kit you have going there..

12-09-2018, 02:47 PM	#33
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	It's a snow day, and I have been using a variety of lenses to capture it. We will see how the photos turn out.

12-10-2018, 12:36 AM	#34
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by todd That is quite the admirable kit you have going there.. And still I often end up using the phone

12-10-2018, 03:08 PM - 3 Likes	#35
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	My rock world shot got explored.

12-10-2018, 05:14 PM - 5 Likes	#36
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322	Party at Bill's place! There's a rumour going around that everyone in the group who has been encouraged by Bill (wstruth) to buy a lens this year, is invited to bring that lens along to his place on Saturday January 19, to thank him personally for his interest in our LBAs. Those eligible should contact Bill directly re. airfares and accommodation etc.

12-11-2018, 03:42 AM	#37
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Minimonster My rock world shot got explored. Well deserved - a much more interesting "tiny planet" than most. I think this is the third planet to hit Explore from the Dailies in December (unless I missed some?). Top tip of the day: Get a Theta, hit Explore Originally posted by OzzRod Party at Bill's place! There's a rumour going around that everyone in the group who has been encouraged by Bill (wstruth) to buy a lens this year, is invited to bring that lens along to his place on Saturday January 19, to thank him personally for his interest in our LBAs. Those eligible should contact Bill directly re. airfares and accommodation etc. Well, yes, he does have a thing or two to answer for! A bit short notice for me, though

12-11-2018, 03:54 AM	#38
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by OzzRod Party at Bill's place! There's a rumour going around that everyone in the group who has been encouraged by Bill (wstruth) to buy a lens this year, is invited to bring that lens along to his place on Saturday January 19, to thank him personally for his interest in our LBAs. Those eligible should contact Bill directly re. airfares and accommodation etc. can't say that I bought any lenses this year because of Bill.... but he certainly did not try to dissuade me, either....

12-11-2018, 06:07 AM - 1 Like	#39
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Originally posted by OzzRod Party at Bill's place! There's a rumour going around that everyone in the group who has been encouraged by Bill (wstruth) to buy a lens this year, is invited to bring that lens along to his place on Saturday January 19, to thank him personally for his interest in our LBAs. Those eligible should contact Bill directly re. airfares and accommodation etc. I'd better get to shopping. Bill lives in a beautiful area, we can all do several photowalks together.

12-11-2018, 06:14 AM - 1 Like	#40
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,769	Will there be any Laphroaig? I hear the bottles make good lenses after you empty them.

12-12-2018, 11:47 AM - 1 Like	#41
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by jcdoss Will there be any Laphroaig? I hear the bottles make good lenses after you empty them. I'm not picky. I'm willing to try with any Islay malt.

12-12-2018, 11:52 AM	#42
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	No shot from me today. This darkness is getting to me, killing the mood when I can't get out to shoot while the sun is up. I think I have kept it going for longer than I use to this time of year. I guess the Theta lent some extra strength

12-13-2018, 01:23 AM - 2 Likes	#43
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Hah, hadn't seen this one before - a slight editing by Ben, the "Life in 360" guy:

12-13-2018, 06:43 AM - 1 Like	#45
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robgski How about trying longer exposure night shots, or even Lightpainting? Hardware stores have great inexpensive handheld lights that work very well for this sort of thing. I have one that produces shots like this. Thanks for the suggestion, and, yes, I like playing with long exposures and such, but even if the camera gear is functioning quite happily in low temperatures, I am not...! Oh, and I have discovered that the Theta battery drains rather quickly in cold weather. I need to start carrying a powerbank to get much use of it this time of year.