Pentax strobist sharing (Jul 08)

[ishou80]

haha...u can focus on flowers then =P

 

[alanswan]

Confirming my slot.
But I won't be staying for the insects...
I need to go home and do some housework anyway.

 

[longko]

Sting, otc, southernoise? If no reply by 9pm tonight I'll take it as pull-out. I'll pm the address later tonight or tomorrow morning.

Since a few Pentax bros are interested in simple product/close-up photography, I'd decide to hold a sharing workshop/gathering on the 12th of Jul. Only 6 slots, as I dun wan too many ppl. Will only go through the basics with multiple flash sets.

Theme: Basic Products and Close-up
Date: 12th Jul 08 (Sat)
Venue: In Balestier
Time: 1pm to 3pm max.
Program: Go thru basic setup, basic photography and basic PP
6 slots:
1. woonsin (confirmed)
2. ishou80 (confirmed)
3. alanswan (confirmed)
4. Sting
5. Simplytimo (confirmed)
6. iFoto (confirmed)

Pre-given slots:
1. seefei (can't make it)
2. otc

Reserve List
1. southernoise

 

[longko]

Details had been pm to those confirmed. Kindly let me know if you had yet recieved it.

 

[flowerpot]

Those going pls share work ah... i sacifice my place for those going...;p

if its successful hopefully there will be more strobist workshop :thumbsup:

 

[creampuff]

Sifu sharing from his Mi Ji (Book of Secrets)
Better go buy drinks and food for the sifu... :bsmilie:
Have fun guys.

 

[longko]

Only going through the basic. Mostly on how to take glass and model (toy).

Should go through basics like;

1. Base surface
2. Reflector board
3. Diffused flash
4. Snoot grib
5. Color gel

I dun have Mi Ji:bsmilie: Didn't even do the worksheet like I mentioned. So gonna need do lots of writings with woonsin^^; Hope my ugly handwriting wun scare him away^^;

 

[longko]

A test shot of what the guys will be doing tomorrow.^^

Edit: Sting bro will likely be joining us^^

 

[ishou80]

I can get some drinks from Toa Payoh interchange. =) What drinks you guys prefer?

 

[longko]

I can get some drinks from Toa Payoh interchange. =) What drinks you guys prefer?

I got prepare some mineral water liao. If want more then u all add lor^^

 

[woonsin]

Only going through the basic. Mostly on how to take glass and model (toy).

Should go through basics like;

1. Base surface
2. Reflector board
3. Diffused flash
4. Snoot grib
5. Color gel

I dun have Mi Ji:bsmilie: Didn't even do the worksheet like I mentioned. So gonna need do lots of writings with woonsin^^; Hope my ugly handwriting wun scare him away^^;

Hahaha, no worries. my handwriting is not so nice but we can understand by not only writing but gestures.... Hope we will understand each other well.:thumbsup:

Yes, i will bring my DIY Snoot and reflector board (only silver) along. ;p

 

[woonsin]

haha...u can focus on flowers then =P

Thanks ishou80
If means, have to learn one day and must overcome my fear.

 

[longko]

Thanks to those who came today. Hope u all gone home with something useful that will help ur photography in near future. Paisay ah, a bit messy^^; 1st time sharing with a group^^;

Edit: Some stuffs you all might be interested to buy;

Umbrellas
http://cgi.ebay.com/40-Professional...260632969QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160260632969
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-33-Professi...hZ006QQcategoryZ15215QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

Flash & Umbrella holder
http://cgi.ebay.com/2X-New-Flash-Sh...photoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Reverse K mount <> xxmm adapter
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/jinfinance?_nkw=pentax+reverse&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270

 

[iFoto]

Thanks to those who came today. Hope u all gone home with something useful that will help ur photography in near future. Paisay ah, a bit messy^^; 1st time sharing with a group^^;

Edit: Some stuffs you all might be interested to buy;

Umbrellas
http://cgi.ebay.com/40-Professional...260632969QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160260632969
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-33-Professi...hZ006QQcategoryZ15215QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

Flash & Umbrella holder
http://cgi.ebay.com/2X-New-Flash-Sh...photoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Reverse K mount <> xxmm adapter
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/jinfinance?_nkw=pentax+reverse&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270

Thank for your efforts to make this section happen. I really appraciate that.

Before this section, i am not sure i need a flash even though i bought one.
As you mentioned before, now i am sure that i need a flash (or may be more than one). Also got basic idea that how to make use of them. :thumbsup:
Hope i can control my self not to buy too many flash.

Macro section is quite hand-on one.
The first time trying and got to know how difficult to get a keeper.
Need macro lens..... Need practice.....

 

[ishou80]

LBA, CBA and now FBA...hahahha

Thanks alot Zeek!

I'll be posting some photos up soon and indeed..macro is difficult!! Hands need to rub some oilment =P

Nice meeting up some of the guys too!

 

[achmadi]

Wish I could attend the next session

*fingers crossed*

 

[ishou80]

My share of some photos taken today:

This is for flowerpots for his sacrifice =P

1. Too much of this makes u drop just like the bottle =P (Actually dunno wat is in the bottle..hahaha)

2. Not a very good one taken as I only did once to test the effect (Hope the others can post better ones)

3. Done with vivitar 28mm reversed mount

4. Same 28mm reversed mount

5. Not sure what are these...

 

[ishou80]

A couple of shots more:

6. The Claw

7. Sticking out...haha

Alanswan....





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8. First attempt on Dragonfly

9. Is this a butt or a moth?

 

[iFoto]

One from today

 

[longko]

Before this section, i am not sure i need a flash even though i bought one.
As you mentioned before, now i am sure that i need a flash (or may be more than one). Also got basic idea that how to make use of them. :thumbsup:
Hope i can control my self not to buy too many flash.

Macro section is quite hand-on one.
The first time trying and got to know how difficult to get a keeper.
Need macro lens..... Need practice.....

Don't buy too many flash^^; think u all can have a regular get together to practise with multiple flash, when u are sure u need more then get^^;

Ya macro just need to practise. Those keepers will be ur motivations to get better shots^^

LBA, CBA and now FBA...hahahha

Thanks alot Zeek!

I'll be posting some photos up soon and indeed..macro is difficult!! Hands need to rub some oilment =P

Nice meeting up some of the guys too!

U're welcome. I had fun too^^ Not many chance get to meet so many Pentax bros at 1 time, since always can't make it for gatherings^^;