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Bramela · 02-07-2009, 12:12 PM

There are not many of us Down Under, why not send down here, do the rounds in fairly quick time, and then it can hit the States where it will spend a long time covering all the applicants.
Just a suggestion!

**RobA_Oz** · 02-07-2009, 02:33 PM

It's your choice, but there are consequences linked to each one, of course. If you keep it in the region (ie send it down under for a full circuit here) then it can go back to soccerjoe afterwards (assuming his cameras are back in service then) and hopefully, we can make up a bit of time by doing so.

The average cycle time's currently around 18 days per person, no doubt for good reasons: you do the arithmetic. I don't want to sound like I'm nagging.

ftpaddict · 02-07-2009, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

The average cycle time's currently around 18 days per person, no doubt for good reasons: you do the arithmetic. I don't want to sound like I'm nagging.

Expect this value to significantly increase when the lens will start making its way to other continents. Delivery time is usually 2-3 weeks.

digitaddict · 02-07-2009, 05:46 PM

Verry brillant Idiea.
Im in.
marc.

figmental1978 · 02-09-2009, 05:34 PM

Since turnover time has increased, maybe it would be better to stick to regions for time consideration. We all initially thought that we'd get the lens, take a few snaps and send it off but then life gets in the way, accidents, pregnant wives and the enemy (customs) are all there to spoil our fun

figmental1978 · 02-11-2009, 09:40 PM

Leadbelly...any photos?

Bramela · 02-11-2009, 11:39 PM

If the lens was to hit Aus it would pick up a lot of the lost time, surely, depending on the diligence of each user.
One day could be spent catching a few shots, and then lens would, in most cases, be in the next Aussies hands in 3 to 4 days, or even quicker, depending on location. (AussiePost doing its job of course).

dazman · 02-12-2009, 01:09 AM

Leadbelly contacted me asking for address details. Looks like the lens is heading down under.

lbam · 02-16-2009, 09:05 PM

Still no pictures posted on Flickr though :-(

figmental1978 · 02-17-2009, 12:26 AM

Leadbelly must be busy, hopefully we'll see his photos soon. If the lens is already on it's way to Australia and there's a few people there, this little project will pick up speed again.

LensScribe · 02-17-2009, 01:10 AM

A novel idea indeed. If it heads to Africa, I'll gladly join the queue

Adrian Owerko · 02-17-2009, 03:19 AM

I look forward to using this lens in South Australia.. Autumn is such a photogenic time of the year in the Adelaide Hills (:

figmental1978 · 02-17-2009, 11:08 PM

hey Adrian...I haven't been to the Adelaide Hills in over 6 six years so I'm looking forward to your photos. Speaking of S.A, I could really do with a coopers right now!

**RobA_Oz** · 02-25-2009, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by dazman

Leadbelly contacted me asking for address details. Looks like the lens is heading down under.

No word on the lens arrival yet?

lbam · 02-25-2009, 12:49 PM

I'm starting to realise where leadbelly got his name from...

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02-07-2009, 12:12 PM	#211
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	There are not many of us Down Under, why not send down here, do the rounds in fairly quick time, and then it can hit the States where it will spend a long time covering all the applicants. Just a suggestion!

02-07-2009, 02:33 PM	#212
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	It's your choice, but there are consequences linked to each one, of course. If you keep it in the region (ie send it down under for a full circuit here) then it can go back to soccerjoe afterwards (assuming his cameras are back in service then) and hopefully, we can make up a bit of time by doing so. The average cycle time's currently around 18 days per person, no doubt for good reasons: you do the arithmetic. I don't want to sound like I'm nagging.

02-07-2009, 02:55 PM	#213
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by RobA_Oz The average cycle time's currently around 18 days per person, no doubt for good reasons: you do the arithmetic. I don't want to sound like I'm nagging. Expect this value to significantly increase when the lens will start making its way to other continents. Delivery time is usually 2-3 weeks.

02-07-2009, 05:46 PM	#214
digitaddict Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: quebec Photos: Gallery Posts: 75	Verry brillant Idiea. Im in. marc.

02-09-2009, 05:34 PM	#215
figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789	Since turnover time has increased, maybe it would be better to stick to regions for time consideration. We all initially thought that we'd get the lens, take a few snaps and send it off but then life gets in the way, accidents, pregnant wives and the enemy (customs) are all there to spoil our fun

02-11-2009, 09:40 PM	#216
figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789	Leadbelly...any photos?

02-11-2009, 11:39 PM	#217
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	If the lens was to hit Aus it would pick up a lot of the lost time, surely, depending on the diligence of each user. One day could be spent catching a few shots, and then lens would, in most cases, be in the next Aussies hands in 3 to 4 days, or even quicker, depending on location. (AussiePost doing its job of course).

02-12-2009, 01:09 AM	#218
dazman Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,949	Leadbelly contacted me asking for address details. Looks like the lens is heading down under.

02-16-2009, 09:05 PM	#219
lbam Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 442 Original Poster	Still no pictures posted on Flickr though :-(

02-17-2009, 12:26 AM	#220
figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789	Leadbelly must be busy, hopefully we'll see his photos soon. If the lens is already on it's way to Australia and there's a few people there, this little project will pick up speed again.

02-17-2009, 01:10 AM	#221
LensScribe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 316	A novel idea indeed. If it heads to Africa, I'll gladly join the queue

02-17-2009, 03:19 AM	#222
Adrian Owerko Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Australia Posts: 435	I look forward to using this lens in South Australia.. Autumn is such a photogenic time of the year in the Adelaide Hills (:

02-17-2009, 11:08 PM	#223
figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789	hey Adrian...I haven't been to the Adelaide Hills in over 6 six years so I'm looking forward to your photos. Speaking of S.A, I could really do with a coopers right now!

02-25-2009, 12:34 PM	#224
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by dazman Leadbelly contacted me asking for address details. Looks like the lens is heading down under. No word on the lens arrival yet?

02-25-2009, 12:49 PM	#225
lbam Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 442 Original Poster	I'm starting to realise where leadbelly got his name from...

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