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tj_parpan
06-14-2006, 03:47 PM
Coming from the D200 thread (http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=115&page=4), it looks like there's interest in a Nikon EB. No date yet, or venue. So chime in and let us know where you prefer. From the original thread, looks like Makati is a consideration with Gateway Mall as another option.

Al Mendoza
06-14-2006, 04:00 PM
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Chiming in for the first-ever (?) Nikon EB. Weekends preferrably, and Ortigas or Makati doesn't matter to me. Lets hear it from all of you Nikonians...:Grin: .

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rosalie_gomez
06-14-2006, 04:07 PM
Preferably Makati, weekdays ok as long as after work, around 6pm? :)

levi lacandula
06-14-2006, 04:09 PM
Starbucks Gblt 3, makati :)

caloy_samson
06-14-2006, 04:12 PM
what do you do in an EB? bash canon camera owners:)

tj_parpan
06-14-2006, 04:19 PM
Moderator and Nikonian Anton Sheker has offered his restaurant, A Taste of Salcedo, along Salcedo across the Jaime Velasquez Park in Makati. Free wifi!

@caloy, nothing so juvenile. :) Anything actually, but sharing tips and tricks on how to maximize our Nikons will definitely be one of the topics. Trying out lenses, gadgets and accessories is also done to help others make a "more informed decision" before buying. In other words, binubuyo sila!
How about on a Friday evening at 7? Next Friday?

rosalie_gomez
06-14-2006, 04:28 PM
@TJ

I'm ok for Friday or next Friday, that's very near my place. :)

caloy_samson
06-14-2006, 04:36 PM
Moderator and Nikonian Anton Sheker has offered his restaurant, A Taste of Salcedo, along Salcedo across the Jaime Velasquez Park in Makati. Free wifi!

@caloy, nothing so juvenile. :) Anything actually, but sharing tips and tricks on how to maximize our Nikons will definitely be one of the topics. Trying out lenses, gadgets and accessories is also done to help others make a "more informed decision" before buying. In other words, binubuyo sila!
How about on a Friday evening at 7? Next Friday?

Hahaha "informed decision ha"? sus, mga demonyo rin pala kayo:Grin: ...

nino_carandang
06-14-2006, 04:36 PM
how does an EB at "A Taste of Salcedo" sound?

randy_galang
06-14-2006, 04:56 PM
i'm in! :)

how does an EB at "A Taste of Salcedo" sound?

nino_carandang
06-14-2006, 04:58 PM
how does an EB at "A Taste of Salcedo" sound?

Anton, kindly comment on this.

levi lacandula
06-14-2006, 05:06 PM
count me in! :Grin:

tj_parpan
06-14-2006, 05:15 PM
how does an EB at "A Taste of Salcedo" sound?

I talked to Anton and he's fine with having it in his resto. :Grin:

nino_carandang
06-14-2006, 05:19 PM
I talked to Anton and he's fine with having it in his resto. :Grin:

there you go. count me in.

attendees:
1. nino carandang

tj_parpan
06-14-2006, 05:23 PM
attendees:
1. nino carandang
2. tj parpan

rosalie_gomez
06-14-2006, 05:24 PM
attendees:
1. nino carandang
2. tj parpan
3. rosalie gomez

Carlo R. Lopez
06-14-2006, 05:34 PM
if i have my gear by then i will most likely join u guys.

tj_parpan
06-14-2006, 05:41 PM
if i have my gear by then i will most likely join u guys.

Even without your gear, join us!

rosalie_gomez
06-14-2006, 05:42 PM
TJ, just to be clear, this is for next Friday, June 23?

Carlo R. Lopez
06-14-2006, 06:11 PM
Even without your gear, join us!
sure why not:)


1. tj parpan
2. nino carandang
3.rosalie gomez
4. carlo lopez

randy_galang
06-14-2006, 06:14 PM
attendees:
1. nino carandang
2. tj parpan
3. rosalie gomez
4. randy galang

jason_buera
06-14-2006, 06:37 PM
if i can make it after my seminar i'll definitely be there. :)

levi lacandula
06-14-2006, 06:50 PM
attendees:
1. nino carandang
2. tj parpan
3. rosalie gomez
4. randy galang
5. levi lacandula - (if its goin to be on the 23rd... if this friday (16th) just might drop by lang)

Marton_Benitez
06-14-2006, 08:48 PM
attendees:
1. nino carandang
2. tj parpan
3. rosalie gomez
4. randy galang
5. levi lacandula - (if its goin to be on the 23rd... if this friday (16th) just might drop by lang)
6. Marton Benitez

Marton - who would like to meet fellow nikonians :D and learn from them.

dindin_lagdameo
06-14-2006, 09:37 PM
why, oh, why!!!

i won't be here on the 23rd... why?

:-(!

dodie_legaspi
06-14-2006, 11:08 PM
This would be interesting. I wonder how many are the few and the brave. Can some1 pls show us directions how to get there. ?(coming from ayala):)

attendees:
1. nino carandang
2. tj parpan
3. rosalie gomez
4. randy galang
5. levi lacandula - (if its goin to be on the 23rd... if this friday (16th) just might drop by lang)
6. Marton Benitez
7. Dodie Legaspi

Marton - who would like to meet fellow nikonians :D and learn from them.

dodie_legaspi
06-14-2006, 11:09 PM
Its ur bday dindin? hmm, well you must attend and treat us for a round of tequila!:Grin:


why, oh, why!!!

i won't be here on the 23rd... why?

:-(!

vernes_go
06-15-2006, 01:06 AM
yikes!!! i hope it won't be on the 23rd :( i'll be out of town.

if it will be any other day i will attend. just not on the 23rd! :(

sayang i'm excited to go pa naman...

tj_parpan
06-15-2006, 07:13 AM
Hi guys, it's set tentatively for the Friday the 23rd of June. If it's better for everyone to have it on Friday the 30th, we can always move it. :)

Directions:
From Ayala coming from EDSA, turn right on Makati Ave.
From Makati Ave., turn left on Paseo De Roxas
From Paseo, turn right on Citibank and turn left at the end of the street to Alfaro (LP Leviste)
A Taste Of Salcedo is in the building after Starbucks, on the ground floor
I know there's no parking on the street from 5 to 7, so it's best to get there right after that

arnel_murillo
06-15-2006, 08:32 AM
I would also like to join

arnel_murillo
06-15-2006, 08:35 AM
by the way I'm Arnel Murillo also a nikoner he he.

richard_buan
06-15-2006, 08:37 AM
I want to join and meet the great Nikonians! :)
Hope we can move this on the 30th cos I can't make it on 23rd.

vernes_go
06-15-2006, 08:38 AM
i sure hope it'll be on the 30th :)

manny_illana
06-15-2006, 08:54 AM
would like to join the eb if i'm not out of town on the 30th though. 23's open.
attendees:
1. nino carandang
2. tj parpan
3. rosalie gomez
4. randy galang
5. levi lacandula - (if its goin to be on the 23rd... if this friday (16th) just might drop by lang)
6. Marton Benitez
7. Dodie Legaspi
8. manny illana

tj_parpan
06-15-2006, 08:55 AM
by the way I'm Arnel Murillo also a nikoner he he.

Expect a PM from the Mods to change your username to your real name. :)

nino_carandang
06-15-2006, 08:57 AM
Expect a PM from the Mods to change your username to your real name. :)

i did already.

tj_parpan
06-15-2006, 09:00 AM
OK, so we have 2 possible dates: June 23 or June 30. Please indicate if you can make it on both dates. If you're more sure of only one date, then place your name on the corresponding list. We'll go for the date that has the most people listed. Sorry guys, please list your names again.

June 23
1. tj parpan
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

arnel_murillo
06-15-2006, 09:02 AM
:) ey thanks nino.

arnel_murillo
06-15-2006, 09:06 AM
ey Tj sorry for ignorance about forums, how do include my name to your list of eb schedules.

arnel_murillo
06-15-2006, 09:11 AM
OK, so we have 2 possible dates: June 23 or June 30. Please indicate if you can make it on both dates. If you're more sure of only one date, then place your name on the corresponding list. We'll go for the date that has the most people listed. Sorry guys, please list your names again.

June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

ok Got it. thanks anyway:Grin:

vernes_go
06-15-2006, 09:17 AM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

arnel_murillo
06-15-2006, 09:20 AM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

just checked my sked im also free on june 30

jason_buera
06-15-2006, 09:21 AM
Originally Posted by vernes_go
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4.Jason Buera
5.
6.
7.
8.

rosalie_gomez
06-15-2006, 09:36 AM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4.Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6.
7.
8.

Marton_Benitez
06-15-2006, 10:06 AM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5.
6.
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4.Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7.
8.

nino_carandang
06-15-2006, 10:10 AM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6.
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8.

Rolando Avecilla
06-15-2006, 10:14 AM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6.
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9.

dindin_lagdameo
06-15-2006, 10:19 AM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6.
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10.


woohoo!

archie simtoco
06-15-2006, 01:19 PM
Guys I would also like to offer the resto bar where I work at greenhills as a venue for the next eb you might plan. The name is nirai it's near bacolod chicken inasal. I would like to join you guys for the eb in makati but have work on those days so it's kinda hard for me to go to the eb. post pix nalang and info on how things go.

good luck.

Anton Sheker
06-15-2006, 01:30 PM
Anton, kindly comment on this.

Tj Actually texted me already about theEB... sorry for the late response.. am stuck in the hongkong airport with nothing to do.. hehehehe my ferry to macau leaves at 315 and ive been here since 10am... :Grin:

its a good thing internet is free here at the 7th level of the airport... fyi the memory cards are expensive here.. nio asked me to check earlier..

randy_galang
06-15-2006, 03:51 PM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang

ian_santos
06-15-2006, 07:36 PM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos

manny_illana
06-15-2006, 09:54 PM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana

dindin_lagdameo
06-15-2006, 09:58 PM
Here's my question? What do we bring to the Nikon Meet?

When I attend Mac Meets, it's easy to figure out what to bring... my iBook, of course. But for a Photo Meet, it can be confusing?

What do you think, guys?

One suggestion is for us to assign the lens to bring... uhmmm, just thinking aloud. *napaisip kasi ako as to what to bring*

tj_parpan
06-16-2006, 07:02 AM
I can bring my two tamrons on the opposite sides of the spectrum. The 90mm macro and the 200-500.

Carlo R. Lopez
06-16-2006, 08:26 AM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7. Carlo R. Lopez

dindin_lagdameo
06-16-2006, 09:21 AM
updated list:

June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Carlo Lopez

dindin_lagdameo
06-16-2006, 09:22 AM
I can bring my two tamrons on the opposite sides of the spectrum. The 90mm macro and the 200-500.

wow, may i take a photo of that 200-500... take note, not necessarily try it... hahahahha... this thing happens to me with nice lenses (stare-instead-of-tinker syndrome)...

tj_parpan
06-16-2006, 09:30 AM
wow, may i take a photo of that 200-500... take note, not necessarily try it... hahahahha... this thing happens to me with nice lenses (stare-instead-of-tinker syndrome)...

By all means! So it looks like a go for the 30th. I can also load curves for those want to try them out on their D70 and D200 cameras. And if time permits, do a Sensor Brush cleaning for those with dirty sensors.

jason_buera
06-16-2006, 09:36 AM
By all means! So it looks like a go for the 30th. I can also load curves for those want to try them out on their D70 and D200 cameras. And if time permits, do a Sensor Brush cleaning for those with dirty sensors.

really? that'll be cool!! i'd like to learn how to properly clean sensors.

dodie_legaspi
06-16-2006, 09:49 AM
wow Tj that would be great. Im not sure if I loaded my sreal v2 correctly. heheheh
another wow is your loooong lens. hope to see you all on june 30

By all means! So it looks like a go for the 30th. I can also load curves for those want to try them out on their D70 and D200 cameras. And if time permits, do a Sensor Brush cleaning for those with dirty sensors.

dodie_legaspi
06-16-2006, 09:51 AM
updated list:

June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7.
8.

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Carlo Lopez
14. Dodie Legaspi :)

miguel_deleon
06-16-2006, 10:13 AM
miguel de leon on either dates :D

vernes_go
06-16-2006, 10:16 AM
updated list: (fixing the list lang po)

June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7. Carlo Lopez
8. Miguel de Leon

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Dodie Legaspi
14. Miguel de Leon

richard_buan
06-16-2006, 10:27 AM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7. Carlo Lopez
8. Miguel de Leon

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Dodie Legaspi
14. Miguel de Leon
15. Richard Buan

dindin_lagdameo
06-16-2006, 02:07 PM
updated list:

June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7. Carlo Lopez
8. Miguel de Leon

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Carlo Lopez (vernes, you forgot Carlo ;-))
14. Dodie Legaspi
15. Miguel de Leon
16. Richard Buan

chep unson
06-16-2006, 02:43 PM
count us in too :)
john palafox n me

June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7. Carlo Lopez
8. Miguel de Leon

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Carlo Lopez (vernes, you forgot Carlo ;-))
14. Dodie Legaspi
15. Miguel de Leon
16. Richard Buan
17. John Palafox
18. Chep Unson

nino_carandang
06-16-2006, 06:17 PM
so, if we get together, what the F are we gonna do in Anton's place?

chep unson
06-16-2006, 06:42 PM
so, if we get together, what the F are we gonna do in Anton's place?

take pictures of each other? hehehe

levi lacandula
06-16-2006, 07:48 PM
June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7. Carlo Lopez
8. Miguel de Leon
9. Levi Lacandula

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Carlo Lopez (vernes, you forgot Carlo ;-))
14. Dodie Legaspi
15. Miguel de Leon
16. Richard Buan
17. John Palafox
18. Chep Unson
19. Levi Lacandula
hmmm may i also try the legendary tamron 90mm macro? :Grin:

tj_parpan
06-16-2006, 09:10 PM
so, if we get together, what the F are we gonna do in Anton's place?

Well, we better order something, or Anton wil kick us out!
As previously mentioned, here are a few things we can do:
1. Custom Curves - expalin the benefits of Custom Curves and load them on the cams of those who want to try them out (I can bring my laptop for this)
2. Show and Tell - bring gear that you'd like to recommend to the others or have them try out
3. Sensor Cleaning - using the Visible Dust Sensor Brush
4. Kwentuhan lang
5. Have a few beers
6. Any other ideas?

jojo_mamangun
06-16-2006, 10:08 PM
7. and a few more beers!!! enjoy guys!

levi lacandula
06-16-2006, 10:25 PM
canon bashing? hehehe.. just kidding!

see you guys soon!

arnel_murillo
06-16-2006, 11:35 PM
By all means! So it looks like a go for the 30th. I can also load curves for those want to try them out on their D70 and D200 cameras. And if time permits, do a Sensor Brush cleaning for those with dirty sensors.

ey TJ that would be cool. I would like to know how to properly clean sensors. btw, any user of aperture here?wanna share tips?

nino_carandang
06-17-2006, 07:10 AM
beer? keyword...

ok.. i'm in

vernes_go
06-17-2006, 08:24 AM
updated list:

June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7. Carlo Lopez
8. Miguel de Leon

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Carlo Lopez (vernes, you forgot Carlo ;-))
14. Dodie Legaspi
15. Miguel de Leon
16. Richard Buan
ate din2x,

cos Carlo only posted for June 23 and not June 30 :) please check page 6 po :)

Carlo R. Lopez
06-17-2006, 09:05 AM
ate din2x,

cos Carlo only posted for June 23 and not June 30 :) please check page 6 po :)

i can go on both dates

vernes_go
06-17-2006, 09:12 AM
sorry... thanks for clarifying :)

Rolando Avecilla
06-17-2006, 09:49 AM
Okay, I will indulge myself on ice tea then. :D

randy_galang
06-18-2006, 08:53 PM
i can bring a lightsphere photojournalist with internal dome for SB-800 for everyone to test... :)

dindin_lagdameo
06-18-2006, 10:43 PM
i can bring my 12-24... vernes, wanna try it?

rands, bring your 18-200 (i won't bring mine anymore)

i think it's a good thing not to bring your entire gear... for security reasons... hahahahha...

levi lacandula
06-18-2006, 11:12 PM
aha! din umiwas kang dalhin yung mabigat mong lens ha:Grin:

sige i'll bring the 80-200 AF-D then... hehehe

randy_galang
06-18-2006, 11:25 PM
dindin: ok, i will. :D

i can bring my 12-24... vernes, wanna try it?

rands, bring your 18-200 (i won't bring mine anymore)

i think it's a good thing not to bring your entire gear... for security reasons... hahahahha...

arnel_murillo
06-19-2006, 08:38 AM
Ey fellows, may i know where is the final venue of our eb. and what time.

vernes_go
06-19-2006, 08:54 AM
yes please let me try it!! :Grin: thanks!! :Grin:


i can bring my 12-24... vernes, wanna try it?

rands, bring your 18-200 (i won't bring mine anymore)

i think it's a good thing not to bring your entire gear... for security reasons... hahahahha...

Rolando Avecilla
06-19-2006, 10:12 AM
I want to try the 12-24 too!!! :)

caloy_samson
06-19-2006, 10:22 AM
How much is it nowadays? been thinking about it and a tokina 12-24mm.

levi lacandula
06-19-2006, 10:47 AM
hmmm the nikkor 12-24 is soo sweet!!! dindin would definitely attest to that:Grin:

dont have one since i cant afford it.. hahahahaha

rosalie_gomez
06-19-2006, 11:03 AM
@caloy
The Nikon 12-24 f/4 costs about $900+. :)

@levi
You got a Tokina 12-24, right? :)

levi lacandula
06-19-2006, 11:05 AM
@caloy
The Nikon 12-24 f/4 costs about $900+. :)

@levi
You got a Tokina 12-24, right? :)

@ rosalie

yep, the next best thing to a nikkor :Grin:

caloy_samson
06-19-2006, 11:16 AM
@caloy
The Nikon 12-24 f/4 costs about $900+. :)

@levi
You got a Tokina 12-24, right? :)

@ Rosalie - thanks

@levi - how much you got it for? Good reviews on the tokina though..

tj_parpan
06-19-2006, 08:26 PM
count us in too :)
john palafox n me

June 23
1. tj parpan
2. Arnel murillo
3. rosalie gomez
4. Marton Benitez
5. nino carandang
6. Randy Galang
7. Carlo Lopez
8. Miguel de Leon

June 30
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Carlo Lopez (vernes, you forgot Carlo ;-))
14. Dodie Legaspi
15. Miguel de Leon
16. Richard Buan
17. John Palafox
18. Chep Unson

With the majority good for the 30th of June, let's confirm that as the date of our first DPP Nikon EB at "A Taste of Salcedo", 7PM onwards. Directions are posted on page 3 of this thread.

dindin_lagdameo
06-19-2006, 09:28 PM
i got my nikkor 12-24 for around 47.5k and levi's tokina 12-24 for 26.5k...

any of you wanna order? hehehehehe... (sorry mods, am not being supermom the seller here, just dindin the nikon-fanatic)

levi lacandula
06-19-2006, 09:31 PM
@ dindin

classmate nagmura na ang tokina? 27k ang kuha ko ah. hehehehe :Grin:

dindin_lagdameo
06-19-2006, 09:50 PM
@ dindin

classmate nagmura na ang tokina? 27k ang kuha ko ah. hehehehe :Grin:


ay oo nga pala...

levi lacandula
06-19-2006, 10:20 PM
ay oo nga pala...

thats cool...sana madali na makakuha ng unit for those who are planning to buy from you (super hard to find and nikon mount) :Grin:

ricardo_li
06-20-2006, 03:27 PM
so this means sa june 30 na gagawin itong nikon EB natin? at "A Taste of Salcedo" 7pm onwards?

tj_parpan
06-20-2006, 03:45 PM
so this means sa june 30 na gagawin itong nikon EB natin? at "A Taste of Salcedo" 7pm onwards?

That's right!

manny_illana
06-20-2006, 03:56 PM
By all means! So it looks like a go for the 30th. I can also load curves for those want to try them out on their D70 and D200 cameras. And if time permits, do a Sensor Brush cleaning for those with dirty sensors.
pretty please!!! i've got a lot of dust bunnies on mine... :(
OT: anyone here tried the copperhill method?

tj_parpan
06-20-2006, 04:01 PM
pretty please!!! i've got a lot of dust bunnies on mine... :(
OT: anyone here tried the copperhill method?

I have, and it works. But it takes too much time to set up for me. The Sensor Brush, I find, is as effective and faster to do.

manny_illana
06-20-2006, 04:06 PM
I have, and it works. But it takes too much time to set up for me. The Sensor Brush, I find, is as effective and faster to do.
that sounds good to me. how much is the sensor brush and where is it locally available. tia tj. looking forward to the eb.

tj_parpan
06-21-2006, 10:38 PM
that sounds good to me. how much is the sensor brush and where is it locally available. tia tj. looking forward to the eb.

@manny, I don't think the SensorBrush is available locally. I ordered almost 2 years ago from the Visible Dust website. It was around $80 if I remember correctly.

bryan_canlas
06-21-2006, 11:45 PM
uy sayang to ha. nikon d50 user din ako.

nino_carandang
06-22-2006, 06:30 AM
game na ba toh?

tj_parpan
06-22-2006, 07:07 AM
game na ba toh?

Yup, it's a go for next Friday the 30th.

dindin_lagdameo
06-22-2006, 12:29 PM
@ TJ

Just holler if you need any help from me... name tags?

tj_parpan
06-22-2006, 12:49 PM
@ TJ

Just holler if you need any help from me... name tags?

Good idea! Any type of nametag will do. Gum labels and a Sharpie!

dindin_lagdameo
06-22-2006, 01:33 PM
am excited na... let's come up with a good agenda... not just hanging out, okay?

caloy_samson
06-22-2006, 01:40 PM
hehe...How about election of VResident?

rosalie_gomez
06-22-2006, 01:40 PM
I agree, might be better if we at least have a rough outline of what we will do. Then, hangout after... :D

tj_parpan
06-22-2006, 03:02 PM
Some ideas...

1. Introduction
- Name
- How long have you been a Nikonian?
- What's your current gear
2. Show and Tell (list what you want to show and talk about; could be like a mini gear review))
- Cams?
- Lenses?
- Accessories?
3. Tips and Tricks (for the benefit of the others who may be unfamiliar)
- CLS
- Curves
- Photoshop techniques
4. "Breakout Groups"
- Curve Installation
- Gear testing
- Sensor cleaning
- Beer drinking

rosalie_gomez
06-22-2006, 04:43 PM
@tj

Looks good, the introduction should be a good ice-breaker! :)

Carlo R. Lopez
06-22-2006, 04:46 PM
something came up i wont be able to stay long but will be there by 7pm maybe earlier:)

rosalie_gomez
06-22-2006, 04:53 PM
something came up i wont be able to stay long but will be there by 7pm maybe earlier:)

It will be hard for you to find parking, no parking along L.P.Leviste St. from 5-7pm. Just fyi. :)

Carlo R. Lopez
06-22-2006, 06:03 PM
It will be hard for you to find parking, no parking along L.P.Leviste St. from 5-7pm. Just fyi. :)

i have a driver rosalie:) thanks for the info.

ian_santos
06-22-2006, 06:06 PM
nice plan guys....see you there! :)

miguel_deleon
06-22-2006, 09:29 PM
if there's time, maybe we can share workflows like raw conversions, image cataloging and selection, and backup systems :D

Francis Perez
06-22-2006, 10:26 PM
sama ako ok to.

hope we get someone with a really nice telephoto lens to test out.. or d2x :D

tj_parpan
06-22-2006, 10:29 PM
Yung may ari ng resto, may D2X :)

rosalie_gomez
06-22-2006, 10:45 PM
if there's time, maybe we can share workflows like raw conversions, image cataloging and selection, and backup systems :D

I'm interested in this. :) Have so much to learn... :Grin:

levi lacandula
06-22-2006, 11:08 PM
im definitely in.. see you soon guys!:)

dodie_legaspi
06-22-2006, 11:39 PM
Tj,
thanks for the directions. I poor at remembering st names,. heheheh they keep on changing. :0

quote=tj_parpan]Hi guys, it's set tentatively for the Friday the 23rd of June. If it's better for everyone to have it on Friday the 30th, we can always move it. :)

Directions:
From Ayala coming from EDSA, turn right on Makati Ave.
From Makati Ave., turn left on Paseo De Roxas
From Paseo, turn right on Citibank and turn left at the end of the street to Alfaro (LP Leviste)
A Taste Of Salcedo is in the building after Starbucks, on the ground floor
I know there's no parking on the street from 5 to 7, so it's best to get there right after that[/quote]

dodie_legaspi
06-22-2006, 11:49 PM
Uy D2D,
Me also I wanan try it. If possible lets do a short test w the sigma. Its half the price right?


quote=dindin_lagdameo]i can bring my 12-24... vernes, wanna try it?

rands, bring your 18-200 (i won't bring mine anymore)

i think it's a good thing not to bring your entire gear... for security reasons... hahahahha...[/quote]

arnel_murillo
06-22-2006, 11:54 PM
see you guys! ill bring D2X and some lenses.

levi lacandula
06-22-2006, 11:56 PM
see you guys! ill bring D2X and some lenses.



ohhh.. the sound of the 8fps (@ 6Mp)... :Grin:

arnel_murillo
06-23-2006, 12:08 AM
ohhh.. the sound of the 8fps (@ 6Mp)... :Grin:

yeah good thing you reminded me that just realized i have'nt really had a chance to try that feature yet been using my D2 for quite some time. i will try that on saturday.
i'm goin to calatagan this saturday.

anyone wanna join.

vernes_go
06-23-2006, 12:49 AM
i'm already excited with the EB. will definitely learn a lot of new things and get to try some of my dream lenses :D

tj_parpan
06-23-2006, 07:41 AM
yeah good thing you reminded me that just realized i have'nt really had a chance to try that feature yet been using my D2 for quite some time. i will try that on saturday.
i'm goin to calatagan this saturday.

anyone wanna join.

Lago De Oro?

Anton Sheker
06-23-2006, 08:03 AM
Why dont we plan as part of the agenda for the meeting, an out of town shoot/walkabout/street shooting????

anyone up to it?

paul borromeo
06-23-2006, 08:13 AM
hi guys, too bad im in davao and would have to fly to be there. it would be great to meet all of you and swap stories, drool over gear and down the beer.

maybe I should start something here in Davao instead or hope that another get together happens in manila.

have fun!

arnel_murillo
06-23-2006, 09:09 AM
Lago De Oro?

yes i might stay there for overnight. just wanna go around that area i was told there is a nice sunset around the vicinity, plus a lighthouse. a friend of mine has a property there on top of a hill where u have 360 degree view. eta 9 am saturday petron station after san pedro exit along SLE

tj_parpan
06-23-2006, 09:19 AM
@anton, good idea. A walkabout would be fun!
@paul, next time you'll be in Manila, let us know. We'll whip something up.

nolan_empalmado
06-23-2006, 09:25 AM
i'm interested in a walkabout. unfortunately can't join for the EB since i won't be in town.

caloy_samson
06-23-2006, 10:07 AM
how about a picnic for the next EB?...potluck..adobo masarap:)

ps- won't be able to attend, like Nolan I'll be out of town..

Carlo R. Lopez
06-23-2006, 11:34 AM
guys might not be able to make it, looks like a would only be able to stay 30 mins. nest week instead so i can stay for the whole 9 yards

rosalie_gomez
06-23-2006, 01:55 PM
@Anton
That's a great idea! :)


Just so we have an idea how many will be going. Pls. remove your name if you can't make it and add if you're not listed. Thanks! :)

Date: June 30, 2006 (Friday)
Venue: A Taste Of Salcedo

1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Dodie Legaspi
14. Miguel de Leon
15. Richard Buan
16. John Palafox
17. Chep Unson
18. Francis Perez

levi lacandula
06-23-2006, 02:42 PM
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Dodie Legaspi
14. Miguel de Leon
15. Richard Buan
16. John Palafox
17. Chep Unson
18. Francis Perez
19. Levi Lacandula

Carlo R. Lopez
06-23-2006, 02:48 PM
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Dodie Legaspi
14. Miguel de Leon
15. Richard Buan
16. John Palafox
17. Chep Unson
18. Francis Perez
19. Levi Lacandula
20. Carlo Lopez

Francis Perez
06-26-2006, 04:17 PM
what time is call time?

1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Dodie Legaspi
14. Miguel de Leon
15. Richard Buan
16. John Palafox
17. Chep Unson
18. Francis Perez (will watch Superman Returns at IMAX first then will follow)
19. Levi Lacandula
20. Carlo Lopez

rosalie_gomez
06-26-2006, 05:05 PM
@Francis

7pm onwards :)

dindin_lagdameo
06-26-2006, 06:50 PM
@anton

i'm game for a shoot... perfect chance to practice...

ricardo_li
06-26-2006, 09:56 PM
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Dodie Legaspi
14. Miguel de Leon
15. Richard Buan
16. John Palafox
17. Chep Unson
18. Francis Perez (will watch Superman Returns at IMAX first then will follow)
19. Levi Lacandula
20. Carlo Lopez
21. Ernest Sim
22. Ricardo Li

vernes_go
06-26-2006, 11:03 PM
would love to join if schedule permits :)


Why dont we plan as part of the agenda for the meeting, an out of town shoot/walkabout/street shooting????

anyone up to it?

Gerardo Sabado
06-26-2006, 11:35 PM
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Dodie Legaspi
14. Miguel de Leon
15. Richard Buan
16. John Palafox
17. Chep Unson
18. Francis Perez (will watch Superman Returns at IMAX first then will follow)
19. Levi Lacandula
20. Carlo Lopez
21. Ernest Sim
22. Ricardo Li
23. Gerardo Sabado

paul borromeo
06-26-2006, 11:53 PM
tj,

i have a scheduled trip over from the 6th to the 11th for a wedding and some meetings. this is in july.

i plan to get some gear on the 7th or 8th at island photo and maybe the mbd200 pack (wishing since i already over extended with the macbook. he he)

any happenings around the 9th?

Marton_Benitez
06-27-2006, 01:17 AM
Just wondering, is there a way or someone i could contact so i'd know where the group is at when i get to the place? Or do i just look for a group of people fiddling with cameras? :)

tj_parpan
06-27-2006, 06:08 AM
tj,

i have a scheduled trip over from the 6th to the 11th for a wedding and some meetings. this is in july.

i plan to get some gear on the 7th or 8th at island photo and maybe the mbd200 pack (wishing since i already over extended with the macbook. he he)

any happenings around the 9th?

Maybe we can do an easy photo trip on the 9th since it's a Sunday. Somewhere around Manila? I'll think of something. Or we can just have coffee and talk shop. :)

tj_parpan
06-27-2006, 06:13 AM
Just wondering, is there a way or someone i could contact so i'd know where the group is at when i get to the place? Or do i just look for a group of people fiddling with cameras? :)

Hi Marton, with 20 or so of us confirmed, A Taste of Salcedo will be overrun by us! Trust me, we won't be hard to miss. :D

Marton_Benitez
06-27-2006, 06:28 AM
Hi Marton, with 20 or so of us confirmed, A Taste of Salcedo will be overrun by us! Trust me, we won't be hard to miss. :D

Hehe Great! :Grin: Ill see you guys soon then!

paul borromeo
06-27-2006, 07:39 AM
text lang tj. my number is 0918 959 5433 if there are any plans. if none, ill be back in august

thank you

tj_parpan
06-27-2006, 01:20 PM
If you guys are up to it, phototrip after the EB to the Fete de la Musique at the Mall of Asia. I heard it on the radio and it was confirmed in PiPho. (http://www.pinoyphotography.org/forum/index.php?topic=4827.15) I'm sure parking will be terrible and I hope it doesn't rain!

Ronald_Tablante
06-29-2006, 08:13 AM
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Dodie Legaspi
14. Miguel de Leon
15. Richard Buan
16. John Palafox
17. Chep Unson
18. Francis Perez (will watch Superman Returns at IMAX first then will follow)
19. Levi Lacandula
20. Carlo Lopez
21. Ernest Sim
22. Ricardo Li
23. Gerardo Sabado
24. Ronald Tablante

willie de vera
06-29-2006, 11:44 AM
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Dodie Legaspi
14. Miguel de Leon
15. Richard Buan
16. John Palafox
17. Chep Unson
18. Francis Perez (will watch Superman Returns at IMAX first then will follow)
19. Levi Lacandula
20. Carlo Lopez
21. Ernest Sim
22. Ricardo Li
23. Gerardo Sabado
24. Ronald Tablante
25. Willie de Vera (@ tj parpan - will also shoot at Fete right after)

tj_parpan
06-29-2006, 03:42 PM
Something just came up. I have an office function to attend but I'll be at the EB by 8pm. I'll still be bringing the Tamrons for show and tell and will be offering sensor cleaning using the SensorBrush. Does anyone have a can of compressed air they'd like to share? :)

dodie_legaspi
06-30-2006, 07:40 AM
Guys me too, my car is ban today so ill probabaly arrive around 740pm. tamang tama, pede n mag park sa area n yun after 7pm right?

Dindin, dont 4get my bm4 and the d70s. :)


Something just came up. I have an office function to attend but I'll be at the EB by 8pm. I'll still be bringing the Tamrons for show and tell and will be offering sensor cleaning using the SensorBrush. Does anyone have a can of compressed air they'd like to share? :)

dindin_lagdameo
06-30-2006, 08:15 AM
@ dodie

please bring your mid-range lens... am curious to try it.

dodie_legaspi
06-30-2006, 08:33 AM
SUre, the 24-85 f2.8-4?
bring the 12-24. I wanna try it too.
@ dodie

please bring your mid-range lens... am curious to try it.

rosalie_gomez
06-30-2006, 08:38 AM
Guys me too, my car is ban today so ill probabaly arrive around 740pm. tamang tama, pede n mag park sa area n yun after 7pm right?



Yup, can park on the street 7pm onwards. :)

Anton Sheker
06-30-2006, 10:00 AM
Hi guys,

I cant make it tonight but will have someone take care of your guys.. will be flying to Bacolod for a shoot :) work before pleasure.. hehehe

Bottomless Iced Tea on Me!

willie de vera
06-30-2006, 10:15 AM
Too bad our host can't make it on his own party:( but thanks on the bottomless iced tea!:) We'd sure miss you Anton, hey, we have a lot to talk about when you return!:)

Rolando Avecilla
06-30-2006, 10:17 AM
Great!!! I will be drunk on Iced Tea... cool :D

Anton Sheker
06-30-2006, 10:30 AM
dont worry am sure we will have another one.. maybe the next one can be a roadtrip?
or we can plan a fiesta/festival/tour shoot of a certain place?

Anton Sheker
06-30-2006, 10:32 AM
Too bad our host can't make it on his own party:( but thanks on the bottomless iced tea!:) We'd sure miss you Anton, hey, we have a lot to talk about when you return!:)

I assign willie as the official host tonight... :) hehehe

rosalie_gomez
06-30-2006, 01:30 PM
Hi guys,

I cant make it tonight but will have someone take care of your guys.. will be flying to Bacolod for a shoot :) work before pleasure.. hehehe

Bottomless Iced Tea on Me!

@Anton

Too bad you won't be there tonight. Don't know if you remember me, met you in Starbucks thru Jerry. Anyway, thanks for the ice tea! :)

pio sugay
06-30-2006, 01:59 PM
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Dodie Legaspi
14. Miguel de Leon
15. Richard Buan
16. John Palafox
17. Chep Unson
18. Francis Perez (will watch Superman Returns at IMAX first then will follow)
19. Levi Lacandula
20. Carlo Lopez
21. Ernest Sim
22. Ricardo Li
23. Gerardo Sabado
24. Ronald Tablante
25. Willie de Vera (@ tj parpan - will also shoot at Fete right after)
26. Pio Sugay - not sure yet though, due to availability of vehicle

willie de vera
06-30-2006, 02:28 PM
I assign willie as the official host tonight... :) hehehe
so the food is also on the house tonight anton?:D good luck on your shoot!:)

randy_galang
06-30-2006, 11:34 PM
it was great meeting all of you Nikon fans! :D Dindin was a no-show though... :(

when's the next EB?

anyone care to post the photos from the EB?

thanks pala to Anton for the venue, great food and iced tea and free WiFi!!! :D

tj_parpan
07-01-2006, 12:05 AM
Yup, even if I came late, it was nice meeting everyone. Manny has our group shot, so he owes us that. :)

rosalie_gomez
07-01-2006, 12:22 AM
It was nice meeting most of you. Till the next Nikon EB... :)

arnel_murillo
07-01-2006, 12:35 AM
it was nice meeting all of you. TJ great gear! when kaya next EB. I hope we could be able to have a photo caravan rain or shine exciting siguro yun.

vernes_go
07-01-2006, 01:47 AM
nice meeting everyone although i can't remember all the names...
probably the next EB can be a photo op EB :)

Marton_Benitez
07-01-2006, 02:09 AM
Great meeting everyone! :) Though im not good with remembering names, sana next time we have tags :)

Vernes thanks for letting me try your 70-200 :)
Again, thanks for the experience guys

If anyone wants to know, germany won by penalty shootout :D Haha

arnel_murillo
07-01-2006, 06:13 AM
yeah, thanks Vernes and Ian for letting us try your lenses. My dream lenses he he he. sarap mangarap.:Grin: :)

Ronald_Tablante
07-01-2006, 08:53 AM
It was nice meeting all of you guys. We were in a Nikon showroom last night.

@Vernes, thanks for letting me handle and try your 70-200VR

@Rosalie, am now convinced with the 17-55 DX

My wish list just got longer.

levi lacandula
07-01-2006, 09:08 AM
it was nice meeting you guys... sorry have to bail out early...

yep a photo caravan would be fun! :Grin:

Ernest Sim
07-01-2006, 09:40 AM
Yup, it was definitely nice meeting our fellow Nikonians. Can't remember the names either but only the overwhelming gears I've seen and got to try out. :)

Francis Perez
07-01-2006, 10:00 AM
THANK YOU... to everyone... and to nikon...
it feels so good to be differen

dodie_legaspi
07-01-2006, 10:15 AM
1. tj parpan
2. Vernes Go
3. Arnel murillo
4. Jason Buera
5. rosalie gomez
6. Marton Benitez
7. nino carandang
8. Rolando Avecilla
9. Dindin Lagdameo- no show got stuck daw n Qc.
10. Randy Galang
11. Ian Santos
12. Manny Illana
13. Dodie Legaspi
14. Miguel de Leon
15. Richard Buan
16. John Palafox
17. Chep Unson
18. Francis Perez (will watch Superman Returns at IMAX first then will follow)
19. Levi Lacandula- left early but was there.
20. Carlo Lopez
21. Ernest Sim
22. Ricardo Li
23. Gerardo Sabado
24. Ronald Tablante
25. Willie de Vera (@ tj parpan - will also shoot at Fete right after)
26. Pio Sugay - not sure yet though, due to availability of vehicle

cant remeber all that attended. Manny we need the picture.
Was good to meet all of you and try out the different lenses. The 17-55 got my vote and the longest lens of TJ.

TJ, next time take our ID picture 2x2 from the 20th floor of the building . heheheheh

willie de vera
07-01-2006, 11:34 AM
it was a successful eb last nite with everyone seems to be minding other people's gears:) it really turned out to be a nikon gear showcase:D nice meeting all the nikonians, till our next eb (hopefully an eb-shoot):)

dindin_lagdameo
07-01-2006, 01:35 PM
Super sorry guys (specially to Randy, Rosalie, Levi and TJ)!!! I got stuck in Q.C. (hayyyyyyyyyyyyy... long story)... will make sure I'm there in the next EB.

ian_santos
07-01-2006, 02:36 PM
Nice meeting all of you! Nikon Showroom indeed from bodies to lenses and accessories. Sarap mangarap.

Great gear TJ especially your tripod head.....Rosalie-next EB you gotta bring your 12-24. I want to see that in the flesh ;) And to the host, thank you for the cozy venue.

See ya all next EB. :D

rosalie_gomez
07-01-2006, 04:34 PM
@ronald
I guess the wish list never ends. :Grin:

@willie
Yup, it turned out to a Nikon gear showcase. :D Nevertheless, great to finally put faces to the names in this forum.

@ian
Dindin was the one suppose to bring the Nikon 12-24 unfortunately she didn't make it. Levi brought his Tokina 12-24 not sure if you saw it since he had to leave early. :)


Next EB, photo shoot! :)

dodie_legaspi
07-01-2006, 10:35 PM
D2d oist, i waited for u too noh My cousin was excited t get his new d70s. I wonder what got u stuck in qc? hmmmm bka photo shoot .?


Super sorry guys (specially to Randy, Rosalie, Levi and TJ)!!! I got stuck in Q.C. (hayyyyyyyyyyyyy... long story)... will make sure I'm there in the next EB.

vernes_go
07-01-2006, 10:46 PM
i hope there will be an EB again soon so that i could remember the names and faces na! :)


@marton, arnel, ronald,
welcome :)

manny_illana
07-02-2006, 11:53 AM
great to meet everyone... and thanks to all for being able to do gear tests and everything.
the eb just crystallized my gear/lens lust list...hehehe. gotta save up now.
special thanks to tj. finally my d200 sensor's clean of dust specks once more! woohoo!
stay cool dude... awesome gear at that.

and so sorry for the late upload
slow connection here @ the condo... dial-up lang eh.
here are the group pics...
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/illana_me/DSC_6636.jpg

levi lacandula
07-02-2006, 07:57 PM
bummer.... was not able to join you guys on this group pix... tsk..tsk...

hope to see you guys soon...hope next time would be a photo shoot.

dodie_legaspi
07-02-2006, 08:40 PM
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/dodie1561/DL0001-1.jpg
a very happy Miguel. holding of of the huge toys of Tj.

manny_illana
07-03-2006, 08:06 AM
good am fellow nikonians....
here's the other shot...
notice the "soft" area on the left side on both shots???
is that the sigma softness which i've been reading in most forums?
don't seem to get it in other shots... hmmm... let me check and post some more pics
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/illana_me/DSC_6635.jpg

manny_illana
07-03-2006, 08:11 AM
can someone do a rollcall on the pic and post your names? hehe

rosalie_gomez
07-03-2006, 09:04 AM
can someone do a rollcall on the pic and post your names? hehe

Pls. fill the blanks since there were some people I didn't get to meet:

Standing (L to R): Dodie Legaspi, Miguel de Leon, Marton Benitez, Analiza (?), Rolando Avecilla, Ian Santos, Vernes Go, Ricardo Li, Ernest Sim, Jason Buera, Francis Perez, Manny Illana (in the 1st pic seated beside TJ)

Seated (L to R): Randy Galang, Rosalie Gomez, Richard Buan, Pio Sugay, Willie de Vera, TJ Parpan

*Not in the picture (left early): Ronald Tablante, Levi Lacandula, Arnel Murillo, Edwin Yabut

rosalie_gomez
07-03-2006, 09:09 AM
@manny

Notice nga the softness in both pics on the left side, what lens were you using? Maybe someone else has used or is using the same, so you can compare? :)

vernes_go
07-03-2006, 09:18 AM
Seated (L to R): Randy Galang, Rosalie Gomez, Richard Buan, Pio Sugay, Willie de Vera, TJ Parpan

Liam Wang
07-03-2006, 10:02 AM
me too! Please...........be informed.

rosalie_gomez
07-03-2006, 04:12 PM
Seated (L to R): Randy Galang, Rosalie Gomez, Richard Buan, Pio Sugay, Willie de Vera, TJ Parpan

Thanks, Vernes. Will edit my post. :)

manny_illana
07-03-2006, 04:40 PM
@manny

Notice nga the softness in both pics on the left side, what lens were you using? Maybe someone else has used or is using the same, so you can compare? :)

it's a sigma 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 :Shock:

tj_parpan
07-03-2006, 04:43 PM
Maybe it was shot with the aperture wide open, so there's a chance for softness at the edge since it was a wide shot?
Check out what I actually use the Tamron 200-500 (http://www.photo.net.ph/thumbnails.php?album=2535) for. :)

rosalie_gomez
07-03-2006, 05:09 PM
@manny
Sorry, misread your post, thought the softness was consistent in all pics you take with the lens. If it only came out with the group shot, then I'll have to agree with TJ that maybe it was shot wide open? :)

@tj
That looked like an interesting outing. You got some good captures in that set. :)

manny_illana
07-03-2006, 06:22 PM
yup... those were taken wide open @18mm...
will try to step it up to 19mm and see what happens

rosalie_gomez
07-03-2006, 06:25 PM
yup... those were taken wide open @18mm...
will try to step it up to 19mm and see what happens

What I mean by wide open, is the aperture was at its widest opening so in this case, f/3.5? :)

tj_parpan
07-03-2006, 06:31 PM
Manny, share your EXIF details for that shot, so we can know your settings.

Rosalie, it was sure interesting. The biggest downside is that you have to contend with the sight and smells of Manila's refuse. It wasn't that bad actually. I need to practice more to increase my rate of keepers!

dodie_legaspi
07-03-2006, 09:25 PM
Pls. fill the blanks since there were some people I didn't get to meet:

Standing (L to R): Dodie Legaspi, Miguel de Leon, Marton Benitez, Analiza (?), Rolando Avecilla, Ian Santos, Vernes Go, Ricardo Li, ________, Jason Buera, Francis Perez, Manny Illana (in the 1st pic seated beside TJ)

Seated (L to R): Randy Galang, Rosalie Gomez, Richard Buan, Pio Sugay, Willie de Vera, TJ Parpan

*Not in the picture (left early): Ronald Tablante, Levi Lacandula, Arnel Murillo

isa n lng nde natin alam name. He is a friend of Ricardo Li Im sure.

rosalie_gomez
07-03-2006, 09:37 PM
isa n lng nde natin alam name. He is a friend of Ricardo Li Im sure.

Thanks, Dodie. Will edit my post. :)

Marton_Benitez
07-03-2006, 11:35 PM
If i recall correctly his name is Ernest (Friend of Ricardo Li) :) Just not sure about his last name

randy_galang
07-03-2006, 11:51 PM
i believe it's Ernest Sim...

rosalie_gomez
07-04-2006, 05:57 AM
Thanks, Marton and Randy! Will edit my post. :)

manny_illana
07-04-2006, 07:39 AM
Pls. fill the blanks since there were some people I didn't get to meet:

Standing (L to R): Dodie Legaspi, Miguel de Leon, Marton Benitez, Analiza (?), Rolando Avecilla, Ian Santos, Vernes Go, Ricardo Li, Ernest Sim, Jason Buera, Francis Perez, Manny Illana (in the 1st pic seated beside TJ)

Seated (L to R): Randy Galang, Rosalie Gomez, Richard Buan, Pio Sugay, Willie de Vera, TJ Parpan

*Not in the picture (left early): Ronald Tablante, Levi Lacandula, Arnel Murillo, Edwin Yabut

one last edit... he was with me but hasn't registered yet here... :)

manny_illana
07-04-2006, 07:42 AM
What I mean by wide open, is the aperture was at its widest opening so in this case, f/3.5? :)
spot on... checked on other shots using the same lens (don't have any choice in fact atm.. haha) @ 18mm but stepped down to f/4 and up didn't exhibit it

rosalie_gomez
07-04-2006, 09:01 AM
@manny

Will edit my post. :) That's good news then, at least you know there is nothing wrong with your lens. :Grin:

pio sugay
07-04-2006, 12:30 PM
GREAT seeing everyone! hope to see you all next EB. :)
I'm the worst in remembering names and faces, so please bear with me.

ricardo_li
07-05-2006, 02:14 PM
isa n lng nde natin alam name. He is a friend of Ricardo Li Im sure.



hehe... actually cousin ko sya...:Grin:

dindin_lagdameo
07-09-2006, 02:25 AM
When will the next Nikon EB be kaya? I wonder... (I still feel bad not being able to attend last week's.) Hayyyyyyyyyyy...

levi lacandula
07-09-2006, 02:28 AM
When will the next Nikon EB be kaya? I wonder... (I still feel bad not being able to attend last week's.) Hayyyyyyyyyyy...

@din

plan for it!:) hopefully in makati.. hehehe

randy_galang
07-09-2006, 10:04 AM
sana the next EB will be a shoot on a Sunday...

dindin_lagdameo
07-10-2006, 08:34 AM
shoot location suggestions please...

Sonny Thakur
07-12-2006, 01:27 PM
Phooey. Im still waiting for my Nikon D70s (should be with me by friday i think)
I was hoping I could catch this so I could ask for tips!
Oh well... next time I hope I can join you guys. I really prefer learning from other people than diving in my manual :P

dindin_lagdameo
07-12-2006, 01:47 PM
let's get the ball rolling...

uhmmm, shoot in the rain? speaking of which, let me start a thread on how to shoot better images on overcast or rainy weather...

Rolando Avecilla
07-12-2006, 02:23 PM
How about we shoot at Mall Of Asia, the place has a great sea front. :D

Let's do it in the AM until lunch.

let's get the ball rolling...

uhmmm, shoot in the rain? speaking of which, let me start a thread on how to shoot better images on overcast or rainy weather...

rosalie_gomez
07-12-2006, 02:29 PM
How about we shoot at Mall Of Asia, the place has a great sea front. :D

Let's do it in the AM until lunch.

I read in one of the threads that the security guards in Mall of Asia don't tolerate photographers. Need a permit... :)

Rolando Avecilla
07-12-2006, 02:42 PM
another try...

How about the Walled City? It's not prohibitted if we are not to use tripod. :D

I read in one of the threads that the security guards in Mall of Asia don't tolerate photographers. Need a permit... :)

dindin_lagdameo
07-12-2006, 04:41 PM
@rosalie

randy shot mall of asia last week... no problems encountered... i'll find out this sunday.

rosalie_gomez
07-12-2006, 04:50 PM
@dindin

Wonder how he got away with it. Maybe he used his p&s. :Grin:

willie de vera
07-12-2006, 05:37 PM
let's get the ball rolling...

uhmmm, shoot in the rain? speaking of which, let me start a thread on how to shoot better images on overcast or rainy weather...
why not? shooting in a rainy weather would be something different as long as we protect our gears from getting wet:)

randy_galang
07-13-2006, 01:45 AM
@dindin

Wonder how he got away with it. Maybe he used his p&s. :Grin:

nope. in fact, I was using my D70. The guards were just looking at me but no attempt whatsoever to stop me from shooting. I was able to do this more than twice na in MoA. :D

arnel_murillo
07-13-2006, 05:09 AM
Randy is right, SM Mall of Asia is one of my client we can shoot as long as your camera does not look like a videocam thats allright I have already ask the SM executives, Im just not sure if they will allow 20 to 30 good looking photographers with all the great nikon gears all at the same time we might need a permit na siguro but i think that will not be a problem. I even check this with the guards just to be sure, and right the guard answered "no sir it is not prohibited to take pictures bawal lang po ang video cam."

rosalie_gomez
07-13-2006, 05:44 AM
@randy, arnell

That's odd... I've heard of a no. of people who were told it's not allowed. It was also an incident in MoA that started this thread, http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=58. Well, if that's not the case, then it can be an option afterall. :)

dindin_lagdameo
07-14-2006, 04:38 PM
i shall try and go to Mall of Asia and check for myself...

or better yet, let's all go... hahahah...

or i will just ask how to organize a photo contest for mall of asia... who's interested?

Sonny Thakur
07-16-2006, 07:23 PM
i shall try and go to Mall of Asia and check for myself...

or better yet, let's all go... hahahah...

or i will just ask how to organize a photo contest for mall of asia... who's interested?

Im very interested. :) I need help using my Nikon D70s (Just got it the other day)

neil.castano
07-16-2006, 09:44 PM
sama po ako.....madami kaya tayong mga nikonians?

Sonny Thakur
07-17-2006, 10:43 PM
any updates? :D

tj_parpan
07-19-2006, 06:04 PM
I'll create a new thread for the 2nd Nikon EB so we can close this thread. :)

Roli Balicas
09-25-2007, 01:36 PM
When will this be? Sounds interesting!

MiguelMendoza
09-27-2007, 12:33 PM
count me in!

Anderson Tan
09-28-2007, 02:30 PM
Ill try to go

rosalie_gomez
09-28-2007, 03:22 PM
Guys, this thread is more than a year old already. :) The 2nd EB was in American War Memorial. Better to start another thread if you want to plan another...

Deo Patalinghog
10-01-2007, 09:56 AM
Harbour Square Roxas Blvd. anyone? Might be there on Thursday afternoon to shoot stock photos....;)

Til Tabaquin
10-01-2007, 10:21 AM
Harbour Square Roxas Blvd. anyone? Might be there on Thursday afternoon to shoot stock photos....;)

master deo,

saan po yun harbour square sa roxas blvd? also, nag shift na rin po kayo ng nikon?

Deo Patalinghog
10-01-2007, 10:27 AM
master deo,

saan po yun harbour square sa roxas blvd? also, nag shift na rin po kayo ng nikon?

Its beside the CCP Complex Til, and yeah, I've seen the light in the "dark side"...:D

Til Tabaquin
10-01-2007, 10:56 AM
around what time you guys there? i might drop by before i go to marc rancy's fashion show at the fort if i have time to spaer

also, welcome to the darkside ika nga. ;)