Hiya from Downunder ( Australia)

laurie02 · 02-19-2018, 04:50 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Laurie, just a note of warning, there is a strict no politics and no religion policy on this forum.
I can't think of a single Aussie moderator, so there won't be a mod who recognises Jackie Jackie, Please Expain and Malcolm Turnbull as political figures, so no-one will go in the sin bin for this the past page or two.
The mods are pretty good, have been known to join in a bit of banter (occasionally !!)

Thank you for the heads up
I'm very sorry about breaching the code of conduct and I accept responsibility and I am happy to take any consequences for the breach.

---------- Post added 02-19-18 at 04:53 AM ----------

too true Liney, they give a benchmark to aspire to! 😁

Unregistered User 8 · 02-19-2018, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Laurie, just a note of warning, there is a strict no politics and no religion policy on this forum.
I can't think of a single Aussie moderator, so there won't be a mod who recognises Jackie Jackie, Please Expain and Malcolm Turnbull as political figures, so no-one will go in the sin bin for this the past page or two.
The mods are pretty good, have been known to join in a bit of banter (occasionally !!)

I'm an Aussie Mod Rod, I saw Laurie's post and it is OK. Mentioning a politician by name is ALRIGHT, mentioning their politics is ALLWRONG.

**rod_grant** · 02-19-2018, 05:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pjv

I'm an Aussie Mod Rod

Peter, you must be forgetable!!
I did notice your status the other day and then promptly forgot.

I was being more lighthearted than it sounded, and in fact it took me a while to work out who Jackie Jackie is! I hadn't caught up with that one.

Unregistered User 8 · 02-19-2018, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Peter, you must be forgetable!!

No worries mate.

**rod_grant** · 02-19-2018, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by laurie02

I'm very sorry about breaching the code of conduct

No worries Laurie, I was half informing you that there is a policy, and half joking.
I wasn't suggesting that you had crossed the line.
As pjv (Peter) points out, there is an Aussie mod.

laurie02 · 02-19-2018, 05:25 AM

Hey all
Promise I won't mention politics at all....why mess up a perfectly decent forum!

**Ash** · 02-19-2018, 05:34 AM

Another Aussie mod here, along with pjv...
The inside knowledge required of those public figures is clearly left to the few Aussies who are aware of the current developments, but it is best left out of discussions here for the sake of keeping within forum rules. Thanks and enjoy this forum,

surfar · 02-19-2018, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by pjv

I'm an Aussie Mod Rod

Whats a Mod Rod?(i know what an Aussie is)

---------- Post added 02-20-18 at 05:48 AM ----------

Originally posted by Ash

Another Aussie mod here,

Struuuuth,another one!...Hows your Canetoad farm goin?

Racer X 69 · 02-19-2018, 12:06 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by surfar

Whats a Mod Rod?(i know what an Aussie is)

A Mod Rod.

surfar · 02-19-2018, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

A Mod Rod.

OK, so PJV must be a revhead,we have Orzzie versions of them!

RobA and RobB would like your car,Xracer,they grow apples the same colour!

laurie02 · 02-19-2018, 02:22 PM

Nice pic!
Um what aperture?
How's yer f-stop going?
Let's get the thread back on track
Hello to me! ��

**Kerrowdown** · 02-19-2018, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by laurie02

I'm old, grumpy and have that silly old man sense of humour

Welcome to the forum, it sounds to me like your gonna fit in just fine around here, as there's quite a few like minded folk already here, myself included.

Greg1956 · 02-19-2018, 04:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by laurie02

Lol PJ1 the only nuggets I find these days are pretty microscopic!
even beyond macro!...but it does get me out in the bush and off the couch.

oh and the "anyone have any suggestions?" was about lenses...but if they want to share locations.......well........

---------- Post added 02-18-18 at 09:17 PM ----------

Hi Greg, and thank you
I'm glad you mentioned batteries, I was going to go with the energizer li po.....then I saw rave reviews regarding the Eneloop batteries, so my question is
1/ do you use normal or pro Eneloop?
2/ What MAH does one use?

A canary yellow lens? how awesome!

Hi,

I have both sets of Eneloops,2000mAh and 2500 or 2800mAh, both are excellent. I have swapped over all the cameras in the household to Eneloops, so have 16 batteries.

Had 1 pack of Energizers, would not recharge after the first run, must have got a bad batch, never been back, also have used Jaycar NiMH, but my K200 would say flat batteries straight off the charger, even fully charged.
Must be something to do with discharge voltage, but they still worked fine.

Got the Canary yellow at a bargain price because it is Yuk Yellow in colour, certainly does not impact the image quality. I do like the colour options that are sometimes available with Pentax cameras and lenses, why not, it is all individual taste.

If you do look at the the DA 35mm and DA 50mm lenses with polycarbonate mounts, ignore the mount, they are near on indestructable, focus on the picture quality and look at the lens reviews on this forum. I've made good decisions based on these reviews.

Have fun,
Greg
Adelaide

**rod_grant** · 02-19-2018, 05:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ash

Another Aussie mod here,

Ash, my apologies. I had forgotten all about you (it is so long since I have seen any of your work; I must inhabit different threads to you. Actually I'm trying to inhabit threads less often, and take more pictures [as well as clean up my desk])

laurie02 · 02-20-2018, 02:06 AM

Thank you Kerrowdown for your kind words,

And Greg, I ordered 8 Eneloop 2550 batteries today!

Cheers

02-19-2018, 11:43 AM	#53
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,137	Originally posted by pjv I'm an Aussie Mod Rod Whats a Mod Rod?(i know what an Aussie is) ---------- Post added 02-20-18 at 05:48 AM ---------- Originally posted by Ash Another Aussie mod here, Struuuuth,another one!...Hows your Canetoad farm goin? Last edited by Racer X 69; 02-19-2018 at 12:03 PM. Reason: Removed offensive reference. Even us Yanks know when it goes too far.

02-19-2018, 12:15 PM	#55
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,137	Originally posted by Racer X 69 A Mod Rod. OK, so PJV must be a revhead,we have Orzzie versions of them! RobA and RobB would like your car,Xracer,they grow apples the same colour! Last edited by surfar; 02-19-2018 at 12:30 PM.

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02-19-2018, 04:50 AM	#46
laurie02 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: St Arnaud, Victoria, 3478. Australia. Posts: 73 Original Poster	Originally posted by rod_grant Laurie, just a note of warning, there is a strict no politics and no religion policy on this forum. I can't think of a single Aussie moderator, so there won't be a mod who recognises Jackie Jackie, Please Expain and Malcolm Turnbull as political figures, so no-one will go in the sin bin for this the past page or two. The mods are pretty good, have been known to join in a bit of banter (occasionally !!) Thank you for the heads up I'm very sorry about breaching the code of conduct and I accept responsibility and I am happy to take any consequences for the breach. ---------- Post added 02-19-18 at 04:53 AM ---------- too true Liney, they give a benchmark to aspire to! 😁

02-19-2018, 05:00 AM	#47
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by rod_grant Laurie, just a note of warning, there is a strict no politics and no religion policy on this forum. I can't think of a single Aussie moderator, so there won't be a mod who recognises Jackie Jackie, Please Expain and Malcolm Turnbull as political figures, so no-one will go in the sin bin for this the past page or two. The mods are pretty good, have been known to join in a bit of banter (occasionally !!) I'm an Aussie Mod Rod, I saw Laurie's post and it is OK. Mentioning a politician by name is ALRIGHT, mentioning their politics is ALLWRONG.

02-19-2018, 05:14 AM - 1 Like	#48
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by pjv I'm an Aussie Mod Rod Peter, you must be forgetable!! I did notice your status the other day and then promptly forgot. I was being more lighthearted than it sounded, and in fact it took me a while to work out who Jackie Jackie is! I hadn't caught up with that one.

02-19-2018, 05:17 AM	#49
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by rod_grant Peter, you must be forgetable!! No worries mate.

02-19-2018, 05:18 AM	#50
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by laurie02 I'm very sorry about breaching the code of conduct No worries Laurie, I was half informing you that there is a policy, and half joking. I wasn't suggesting that you had crossed the line. As pjv (Peter) points out, there is an Aussie mod.

02-19-2018, 05:25 AM	#51
laurie02 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: St Arnaud, Victoria, 3478. Australia. Posts: 73 Original Poster	Hey all Promise I won't mention politics at all....why mess up a perfectly decent forum!

02-19-2018, 05:34 AM	#52
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Another Aussie mod here, along with pjv... The inside knowledge required of those public figures is clearly left to the few Aussies who are aware of the current developments, but it is best left out of discussions here for the sake of keeping within forum rules. Thanks and enjoy this forum,

02-19-2018, 12:06 PM - 3 Likes	#54
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by surfar Whats a Mod Rod?(i know what an Aussie is) A Mod Rod.

02-19-2018, 02:22 PM	#56
laurie02 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: St Arnaud, Victoria, 3478. Australia. Posts: 73 Original Poster	Nice pic! Um what aperture? How's yer f-stop going? Let's get the thread back on track Hello to me! ��

02-19-2018, 03:47 PM - 1 Like	#57
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by laurie02 I'm old, grumpy and have that silly old man sense of humour Welcome to the forum, it sounds to me like your gonna fit in just fine around here, as there's quite a few like minded folk already here, myself included.

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02-19-2018, 04:57 PM - 1 Like	#58
Greg1956 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 76	Originally posted by laurie02 Lol PJ1 the only nuggets I find these days are pretty microscopic! even beyond macro!...but it does get me out in the bush and off the couch. oh and the "anyone have any suggestions?" was about lenses...but if they want to share locations.......well........ ---------- Post added 02-18-18 at 09:17 PM ---------- Hi Greg, and thank you I'm glad you mentioned batteries, I was going to go with the energizer li po.....then I saw rave reviews regarding the Eneloop batteries, so my question is 1/ do you use normal or pro Eneloop? 2/ What MAH does one use? A canary yellow lens? how awesome! Hi, I have both sets of Eneloops,2000mAh and 2500 or 2800mAh, both are excellent. I have swapped over all the cameras in the household to Eneloops, so have 16 batteries. Had 1 pack of Energizers, would not recharge after the first run, must have got a bad batch, never been back, also have used Jaycar NiMH, but my K200 would say flat batteries straight off the charger, even fully charged. Must be something to do with discharge voltage, but they still worked fine. Got the Canary yellow at a bargain price because it is Yuk Yellow in colour, certainly does not impact the image quality. I do like the colour options that are sometimes available with Pentax cameras and lenses, why not, it is all individual taste. If you do look at the the DA 35mm and DA 50mm lenses with polycarbonate mounts, ignore the mount, they are near on indestructable, focus on the picture quality and look at the lens reviews on this forum. I've made good decisions based on these reviews. Have fun, Greg Adelaide

02-19-2018, 05:56 PM - 1 Like	#59
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by Ash Another Aussie mod here, Ash, my apologies. I had forgotten all about you (it is so long since I have seen any of your work; I must inhabit different threads to you. Actually I'm trying to inhabit threads less often, and take more pictures [as well as clean up my desk])

02-20-2018, 02:06 AM	#60
laurie02 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: St Arnaud, Victoria, 3478. Australia. Posts: 73 Original Poster	Thank you Kerrowdown for your kind words, And Greg, I ordered 8 Eneloop 2550 batteries today! Cheers