Nov 5: GTG RFD Night Street shooting

[lz7j]

When: Thursday, November 5th @ 6pm.
Where: Yonge & Dundas (meet-up South-East side)
Plan: Walk around Yonge for some candid/posed street pictures. Employ strobist techniques with randoms on the street similar to these: http://www.flickr.com/photos/polvero/page2/
Afterward, the plan is dinner... maybe Jack Astors?!


Show of hands:
1) Nikko (lz7j) - bringing pocket wizards, 2 speedlights, 2 stands, umbrella's/modifiers.

Map of meet-up:
http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/dundas_square.jpg

[CSAgent]

Ah, why not.. wedding season winding down, have more time now to take photos just for fun for once. I'm in.

If you have a 7D with built-in triggering, that would be nice!

1 x Canon 580ex (mini softbox available, also Gary Fong full cloud)
2 sets of universal wireless triggers that can be used with Sony, Nikon, Canon flashes (2 receivers, 2 transmitters)

Have 2 x umbrellas and 2 x stands if needed. Though I prefer traveling light. Maybe employ human stands for the umbrellas instead?

Thanks for organizing, Nikko.

[lz7j]

Matt, I'm bringing my sb26 flashes (they're more user friendly with the pw's).
I have 5 pw (plus2's and multimax32) units and I think sabesh is bringing his as well (+2).

If you guys want, feel free to bring your 580/800/900.

I'm retracting my offer of bringing the lightstand/umbrella unless someone volunteers to carry them. I'm bringing my 200L instead.

[Kaitlyn]

I kinda wanna join you guys... see you all in action. I'd feel so unimaginably incapable at taking a photo next to any of you... haha. Plus I have like no equipment, :)

[Emancipated]

Matt, I'm bringing my sb26 flashes (they're more user friendly with the pw's).
I have 5 pw (plus2's and multimax32) units and I think sabesh is bringing his as well (+2).

If you guys want, feel free to bring your 580/800/900.

I'm retracting my offer of bringing the lightstand/umbrella unless someone volunteers to carry them. I'm bringing my 200L instead.

If you need someone to carry equipment for you, I'll happily do it. I'd like to attend to learn a thing or two. I don't have any high end equipment so it'll strictly be a educational thing for me.

How long do you think this excursion will last?

[ryan_lau100]

dude could have you have picked a worse week??!?!

wedding wed night and sat/sun not ot mention i work fulltime

i think ill die if i do this!

@ Kaitlyn, i would go if i were you. could learn quite a bit from these guys esp nikko. if anything sweet talk nikko into lending you a body and his infamous 85L :twisted:

ill see how i feel after wed night... ugh

[kay188]

I'm in! :D

Why not head down on yonge towards Dundas Square?

[baymoe]

I'm so tempted to join you guys, but my lack of knowledge in photography is shameful. >:(

[x21hx]

this sounds like fun...I would love to come to one of these things if it weren't so out of my way....but good luck and have fun guys..make sure to post pics!

[lz7j]

dude could have you have picked a worse week??!?!

wedding wed night and sat/sun not ot mention i work fulltime

i think ill die if i do this!

@ Kaitlyn, i would go if i were you. could learn quite a bit from these guys esp nikko. if anything sweet talk nikko into lending you a body and his infamous 85L :twisted:

ill see how i feel after wed night... ugh

Ryan, take Thursday off! Or just come by for a bit for dinner or something. Besides, when else are you gonna have a chance to potentially drop a 200L IS? :lol:

[lz7j]

If you need someone to carry equipment for you, I'll happily do it. I'd like to attend to learn a thing or two. I don't have any high end equipment so it'll strictly be a educational thing for me.

How long do you think this excursion will last?


Everyone is encouraged to show up... even just to watch and learn a thing or two. No equipment or skill required to attend.

[Kaitlyn]

Would I be an annoyance if I just tagged along, taking watch and trying to learn something... hopefully getting in and snapping a picture here or there? :)

[tiijei]

Would I be an annoyance if I just tagged along, taking watch and trying to learn something... hopefully getting in and snapping a picture here or there? :)

You could ask them to teach you a trick or two, its like a free class. I mean we all like free/cheap stuff here ata RFD :cheesygri

[Kaitlyn]

You could ask them to teach you a trick or two, its like a free class. I mean we all like free/cheap stuff here ata RFD :cheesygri

Just wondering (assuming this isn't the first time you guys have done this!) are the shots generally a more candid/handheld or fully set up/tripod shots?

[lz7j]

Just wondering (assuming this isn't the first time you guys have done this!) are the shots generally a more candid/handheld or fully set up/tripod shots?

Kaitlyn, we held one of these meets back in August on Queen St.
Here's a short clip I took to give you an idea of the atmosphere.

http://www.nikkophotography.com/nikko/www/strobist_vid.mp4

Original thread: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/strobist-night-portrait-meet-757436/2/

[Kaitlyn]

This sounds too intimidating... lol!

[sfu_engineer]

Darn. I'd go just for the food if I wasn't busy Thursday with work at night. I no longer shoot for fun! It's too stressful having so much to edit. Have fun y'all!

[Lulz]

i wanna go but not sure what we will be doing there, lol
i mean just randomly walking and taking pictures of people? isn't that kind of strange or am i over thinking it?

If I am going you guys can use my Nikon D300 attached to 24-70.
Don't have any other gear, lol

[zero_2003]

I'm in. I would love to join you guys on Thursday night.

[ryan_lau100]

ill potentially come out to eats

ill shoot if you guys wanna come closer to the core but im not the center of the universe so whatever works best for all.

im down with dundas square as someone mentioned.

[gqdave]

I should be able to meet up with you guys. I just hope i dont forget...

[Lulz]

is there any reason for bathurst/bloor area?
yonge/dundas sounds so much more fun.

besides Honest Ed's, Bloor/Bathurst is pretty gloomy negibourhoud with old 2-storey buildings

[lz7j]

is there any reason for bathurst/bloor area?
yonge/dundas sounds so much more fun.

besides Honest Ed's, Bloor/Bathurst is pretty gloomy negibourhoud with old 2-storey buildings

The reason why I chose bloor & bathurst is because it'd be less busy. If we're going to set-up lights/stands, it might be a bit more hassle doing it right in the core.

If Yonge/Dundas is more convenient for the consensus, I have no problems changing the location. Let me know by 6pm tomm.

[ryan_lau100]

core plz =)

[CSAgent]

Yonge/Dundas though is far from the sushi places at Bloor/Bathurst. :( Parking is hella expensive and hard to find as is at Yonge/Dundas. Bloor/Bathurst is a little easier.

Although I echo the sentiment that Bloor/Bathurst is rather uninspiring to shoot at vs. Yonge/Dundas with more open space and interesting scenery to shoot.

It's a question of where we wanna go eat after in both areas...

[sabesh]

I'm in! --> 580EX II, PW MiniTT1, PW FlexTT5, Demb diffuser Pro.

Should I bring my 270EX too? :) Laugh at me all ya want, but it's my favourite flash, lol.

I guess If I bring my 7D, then I won't need the triggers, provided I'm within range and have line of sight.

[ryan_lau100]

I'm in! --> 580EX II, PW MiniTT1, PW FlexTT5, Demb diffuser Pro.

Should I bring my 270EX too? :) Laugh at me all ya want, but it's my favourite flash, lol.

I guess If I bring my 7D, then I won't need the triggers, provided I'm within range and have line of sight.

ill use my camera phone because apparently gear doesnt matter....

up to you folks with the location. would prob be easier to shoot/eat in one location.

[aricebox]

i'd love to show up to learn from some pros!

i'm a newbie to photography so it'll be a great learning experience :)

[rayt-]

Might come down with my buddy (aricebox, above). We're from uptown so not too familiar with driving down there. How much is parking and where to park? If anything we might just subway down. Just gonna be bringing my T1i + 50mm f/1.8 since I don't have a flash. Hope to learn something from you guys.

[neltron3030]

This sounds like a lot of fun guys...and those photos are ridiculous!

I am in, hope to learn from everyone. I have a Canon 40d (boo?) + 430EX II and some sort of trigger. haha. I don't use off camera flash often.

[lz7j]

I'm in! --> 580EX II, PW MiniTT1, PW FlexTT5, Demb diffuser Pro.

Should I bring my 270EX too? :) Laugh at me all ya want, but it's my favourite flash, lol.

I guess If I bring my 7D, then I won't need the triggers, provided I'm within range and have line of sight.


Sam, leave that dinky 270ex at home!
Please bring the 7D as I'd like to play with it!
If you don't mind, can you bring the 50 (I want to test it against my newer copy).


--
Have you guys decided where to meet yet? I'm good either way.
I figure Bloor would be a little different as we can always walk towards Yorkville for good looking photo ops. Dundas square isn't bad (I usually park within the AMC building across Ryerson for $6 after 6pm) - if we go for this, food wise, we'll be limited to Jack Astors or WOO (**BARF**, right Ryan?)


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btw... Ryan, another incentive for you to come:
2009/11/03 16:56 International item released from Customs for processing by Canada Post
16:33 MISSISSAUGA International item arrived in Canada and will be reviewed by Customs
2009/10/31 11:24 International item has left the origin country and is en route to Canada

That's my 50L (1.OH). I should have it by Thurs :)

[kay188]

Well not necessarily you HAVE to set up light stands...
We can hold them with our hands. :cheesygri

Yonge and Dundas isn't all that busy at 6 PM.. unless there's some event.

As it's getting colder, Dundas Square should be empty mostly.


Shooting in the intersection anyone? :D

[CSAgent]

Sam, leave that dinky 270ex at home!
Please bring the 7D as I'd like to play with it!
If you don't mind, can you bring the 50 (I want to test it against my newer copy).


--
Have you guys decided where to meet yet? I'm good either way.
I figure Bloor would be a little different as we can always walk towards Yorkville for good looking photo ops. Dundas square isn't bad (I usually park within the AMC building across Ryerson for $6 after 6pm) - if we go for this, food wise, we'll be limited to Jack Astors or WOO (**BARF**, right Ryan?)


---
btw... Ryan, another incentive for you to come:
2009/11/03 16:56 International item released from Customs for processing by Canada Post
16:33 MISSISSAUGA International item arrived in Canada and will be reviewed by Customs
2009/10/31 11:24 International item has left the origin country and is en route to Canada

That's my 50L (1.OH). I should have it by Thurs :)

But he might drop it, and we'll be outside...on asphalt, dirty wet asphalt.. ;) lol

Last time I did an engagement shoot at Yorkville, there was a lot of construction FYI on Cumberland. This was back in early September. Not sure if it's still there. But Thursday nights in Yorkville means packed crowds as the early clubbers and bar hoppers are out which is good for subjects to shoot. :) I just hope it doesn't rain. My lens are weather sealed, my bodies are somewhat. :lol:

And I totally forgot about Ryerson parking after 6pm! I get out of my office building at 5pm though, it's near the airport so there's a good chance I'll be late heading into downtown.

Food selections at Yonge and Dundas Square is limited to your standard pub grill fare, although - I'd really be inclined to go to Jack Astor's and get the balcony seating just for the view and photographic opportunity.

[lz7j]

Ok, Yonge and Dundas it is.

So far, we have about 10 people coming from RFD + 2 (on tpmg)
1) lz7j
2) csaagent
3) kay188
4) lulz
5) zero_2003
6) gqdave
7) sabesh
8) aricebox
9) rayt-
10) neltron3030

[ryan_lau100]

Hey guys looks like I have a prior engagement I forgot about... Booooo!

Anyways if you guys need a place to eat the last time we met during the Fredmiranda get together we hit up St Louis. The prices are actually pretty reasonable.

Its beside Springrolls on Dundas.

[gmark2000]

Like a paparazzi flash mob.

[x21hx]

btw... Ryan, another incentive for you to come:
2009/11/03 16:56 International item released from Customs for processing by Canada Post
16:33 MISSISSAUGA International item arrived in Canada and will be reviewed by Customs
2009/10/31 11:24 International item has left the origin country and is en route to Canada

That's my 50L (1.OH). I should have it by Thurs :)


WOW..I wish i could see that in action....never heard of that lens (prob cuz it's out of my price range)...sounds like a blast!

[ryan_lau100]

WOW..I wish i could see that in action....never heard of that lens (prob cuz it's out of my price range)...sounds like a blast!

they dont make it anymore along with the 200/1.8

its a beast of a lense. i hear the sharpness really hurts at 1.0 though and the 1.2 outperforms it except for that slight bit of speed

[Lulz]

Juza (i am sure you have heard of him...the guy who is famous for his Sigma monster bazooka lens) did a review of 50 f/1.0.

http://i37.tinypic.com/15xvlg9.jpg


His verdict is not so good. It's an exotic lens

http://www.juzaphoto.com/eng/articles/canon_50mm_f1-0_l_review.htm

http://i34.tinypic.com/297xi8.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/rs7uv6.jpg

[lz7j]

His verdict is not so good. It's an exotic lens



There's a broad copy variation with this particular lens. The sample that I'm getting is not that bad (still, any properly working 50/1.2L will out resolve it).
I got it for two reasons:
1) for my BOKEH project
2) got a great price on it... it is inexpensive, especially compared to my noctilux or any leica-M glass for that matter

[kay188]

Ok, Yonge and Dundas it is.

So far, we have about 10 people coming from RFD + 2 (on tpmg)
1) lz7j
2) csaagent
3) kay188
4) lulz
5) zero_2003
6) gqdave
7) sabesh
8) aricebox
9) rayt-
10) neltron3030

How to identify one another?
Lets all hold out our cameras in the corner for identification and for looks. :D

[Lulz]

for that, let's meet at South East corner, right by those 2 huge columns.
Most likely I will be wearing a gray jacket with a D300+24-70mm in hands.

For those who are not from downtown, South East corner is right opposite of Guess store and has fountains

[kay188]

for that, let's meet at South East corner, right by those 2 huge columns.
Most likely I will be wearing a gray jacket with a D300+24-70mm in hands.

For those who are not from downtown, South East corner is right opposite of Guess store and has fountains

Isn't that where the large TV is?
I suggest around there, or the TTC subway entrance from the square.

[Lulz]

Isn't that where the large TV is?
I suggest around there, or the TTC subway entrance from the square.

Yeah, correct =)

This is it. We all meet near the TV with giant dead red pixel on it.:D:cheesygri

http://i37.tinypic.com/33l2rmg.jpg

[rayt-]

If parking is only $6 for the night, I think I'll drive down instead of public transportation. Hope it's not too cold!

Edit: OT but two of my pictures were aired on Fairchild TV news. :P

[sabesh]

Sam, leave that dinky 270ex at home!
Please bring the 7D as I'd like to play with it!
If you don't mind, can you bring the 50 (I want to test it against my newer copy).
LOL, I knew you'd diss my 270EX! OK, 7D + 50L + 24L-II it is then. Isn't this your 14th 50L? :D

[lz7j]

Isn't this your 14th 50L? :D

No, 17th :D
My last one was sharp (I sent you samples) but it focus shifted at 1.8+
My current copy is much better with controlling the issue but now it's not as sharp without MA. Stupid 50L 1.2!!! Hopefully my 1.0 is usable... I'd get rid of the 50/1.2 instead.

[Kaitlyn]

No, 17th :D
My last one was sharp (I sent you samples) but it focus shifted at 1.8+
My current copy is much better with controlling the issue but now it's not as sharp without MA. Stupid 50L 1.2!!! Hopefully my 1.0 is usable... I'd get rid of the 50/1.2 instead.

Count me in, unless the weather is bad (or more RFD issues cause me to miss it!)

I'll be there w/ my T1i + 50mm 1.8.Will probably also have kit 18-55 and 55-250... because, why not? heh

Hope I can learn a lot from you guys without being a pest! :p

Hey, anyone want some RFD stickers or pins (I think that's all I can get my hands on at the moment...)? :)

[CSAgent]

Count me in, unless the weather is bad (or more RFD issues cause me to miss it!)

I'll be there w/ my T1i + 50mm 1.8.Will probably also have kit 18-55 and 55-250... because, why not? heh

Hope I can learn a lot from you guys without being a pest! :p

Hey, anyone want some RFD stickers or pins (I think that's all I can get my hands on at the moment...)? :)

LoL! Free swag is free swag, sure bring some along I'm sure some of us if not all will take a few.

[lz7j]

Hey, anyone want some RFD stickers or pins (I think that's all I can get my hands on at the moment...)? :)

If you have an RFD mug, I'll take one. Better yet, I wouldn't mind the search function back. :)

[rayt-]

Hey, anyone want some RFD stickers or pins (I think that's all I can get my hands on at the moment...)? :)

Free stuff is free stuff! A t-shirt would be cool too. :D

[Lulz]

anybody has 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM they could bring so I can try on Canon XT on Auto-Mode?


http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/gadgetlab/Mother7.jpg

[lz7j]

I just noticed.. is this strictly a Canon & Nikon GTG?
What happened to the Pentax & Sony crew? I'd love to try the in-body IS system.

[kay188]

I just noticed.. is this strictly a Canon & Nikon GTG?
What happened to the Pentax & Sony crew? I'd love to try the in-body IS system.

They're hiding in between the threads.

[legendofxix]

Wow mostly Canon from what I can see.
If I go, will I be the lone Fuji holder there? heh.
Wait a minute...isn't Nov 5th that giant CTF game down in the financial district?

[CSAgent]

anybody has 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM they could bring so I can try on Canon XT on Auto-Mode?


http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/gadgetlab/Mother7.jpg


Don't know if you're joking or not but that would attract a lot of attention...

[huyzel]

Kaitlyn's RFD swag just sealed the deal!
I'd like to come and learn a few things.
Perhaps I'll go out and buy a flash today

[Astin]

anybody has 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM they could bring so I can try on Canon XT on Auto-Mode?


Yah*, but I don't use a tripod, so you have to have some steady hands.



*no

[sabesh]

<snip>
Hey, anyone want some RFD stickers or pins (I think that's all I can get my hands on at the moment...)? :)

I don't mind a pin! Thx :)

[Paranoidandroid]

so are you guys meeting up in front of H&M or the subway entrance? :)

[lz7j]

anybody has 1200mm f/5.6L EF USM they could bring so I can try on Canon XT on Auto-Mode?
[/IMG]

Yeah, sure I can bring my 1200mm... minus the 1 in front. I only have a dinky 200mm super tele.



http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/200L-1.jpg

[kay188]

so are you guys meeting up in front of H&M or the subway entrance? :)

By the huge TV in Dundas Square, which is near the subway entrance that's at Dundas Square.

[lz7j]

So people don't get lost, I've clearly marked it in this pic.

http://www.nikkophotography.com/rfd/dundas_square.jpg


The goal to this exercise is to shoot 5 portraits and candids. There's at least a dozen of us attending so we'll probably split up in groups of 3-4. It's a good idea to plan out your shots beforehand. I suggest spending some time on www.strobist.com and learn the basics.
Other than that, it will be an interesting night!

[xtracrispy123]

Wow, I went through all the pics from the first post and it really makes me want to learn how to do this.

I work down the street, so count me in as a +1.

I won't know anyone and will just be packing a flashless D70... hopefully I can learn and document from the sidelines :)

[Matrixvibe]

I'm way too noob for this event, lol.
So much reading to do on that Strobist blog. So much knowledge to be picked up!:lol:

[cy]

Alright, I told Sabesh I can't make it, but I might be able to ;)

If I am going, I'll have my 5D2 + 35L + 135L (for the Candids that I love the most) + 430EX + Fary Gong, I meant Gary Fong. I don't have any Pocket Wizzies, though! :(

[Yohan]

Weather pending I'd like to join in for tonight so count me in as +1.

[Kaitlyn]

According to the hourly report, rain is @ 6pm but it stops there. Here's hoping it holds out for us... I want to learn something! :)

[ryan_lau100]

Sorry folks I'm officially out.

Nikko save that 50 and 200 for the next time we meet up. We should grab a bite and talk shop though. Interested to see how you handle the business side of things.

[CSAgent]

Fyi, weather calls for 0 degrees, feeling like -5 C for the evening with isolated showers. Humidity at 80% which means a good chance of our equipment getting condensation. Take the necessary precautions if you plan on going.

[Kaitlyn]

Fyi, weather calls for 0 degrees, feeling like -5 C for the evening with isolated showers. Humidity at 80% which means a good chance of our equipment getting condensation. Take the necessary precautions if you plan on going.

I like my weather better: :)

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/hourlyfx/caon0696/hourlytable/1?ref=qlink_obs_hourly

[rayt-]

Fyi, weather calls for 0 degrees, feeling like -5 C for the evening with isolated showers. Humidity at 80% which means a good chance of our equipment getting condensation. Take the necessary precautions if you plan on going.

What necessary precautions are those? Avoid changing lenses outside? :S

[ryan_lau100]

What necessary precautions are those? Avoid changing lenses outside? :S

simple... buy 'L' before you come LOL

ive shot with the 5d2 which isnt sealed in pouring rain. not a problem.

[rayt-]

simple... buy 'L' before you come LOL

ive shot with the 5d2 which isnt sealed in pouring rain. not a problem.

I have a 70-200 f/4L non-IS, but that's not weather sealed. :(

[CSAgent]

simple... buy 'L' before you come LOL

ive shot with the 5d2 which isnt sealed in pouring rain. not a problem.

I've had sparkling wine sprayed all over my 40D and 17-55 before...and that's carbonated alcohol with sugar.. lol!

I'd bring a plastic bag to cover up the body and lens for those with Rebels and other entry level cameras..just in case. Hoods would also be good to protect front elements from getting rain on your lens that could ruin your shot.

[lz7j]

Don't worry about the condensation. Weathersealed or not, they will fog (only way to really prevent condensation inside a lens is if it were air sealed tight).
And even if it fogs, it will eventually evaporate.


What's the matter with you guys.. don't you shoot in the winter in -40c weather and dust storms in Bolivia? Geeeze... a little drizzle is cake! :)

btw, the weather is looking mighty fine tonight. See you guys there!

[PQpine413]

we should have some closer to uptown!! but again, nothing too interesting uptown would love to make it but tonight doesnt work out. perhaps next time

have fun and happy shooting folks!

[xtracrispy123]

Yay the rain turned to hail!

My camera will now be safe and happy (not so sure about me though)

[Kaitlyn]

Assuming I'm still making it, I'll have some pins and balloons to give out :) (not a lot since I don't want to lug them around!)

Might even have a shirt or two... :p

[sfu_engineer]

Have fun everyone! ^.^ Remember to post photos for all of us who couldn't make it.

[Matrixvibe]

have fun everyone! ^.^ remember to post photos for all of us who couldn't make it.

+1

[neltron3030]

I am still in...weather is supposed to clear up!

[sabesh]

Don't worry about the condensation. Weathersealed or not, they will fog (only way to really prevent condensation inside a lens is if it were air sealed tight).
And even if it fogs, it will eventually evaporate.


What's the matter with you guys.. don't you shoot in the winter in -40c weather and dust storms in Bolivia? Geeeze... a little drizzle is cake! :)

btw, the weather is looking mighty fine tonight. See you guys there!

Heh heh .. .. those are ice pellets hitting my filter, BTW:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/3120476971_c69d20158b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3120476971/)

[lz7j]

Assuming I'm still making it, I'll have some pins and balloons to give out :) (not a lot since I don't want to lug them around!)

Might even have a shirt or two... :p

Shotgun on a t-shirt!




last minute favour... can someone please bring a shoot through umbrella? I forgot one and I'm on my way

[aricebox]

hi guys, unfortunately i couldn't get out of class earlier..(still there actually) so ray-t and I won't be able to make it!

hope you guys have fun though! and i can't wait to see the pictures!

[Lulz]

Guys, is it okay of I come at 6:15 instead of 6?
Plz wait for me.

Posting from cell phone. Have to go home and get camera.

[huyzel]

not gonna make it afterall
:(

[sfu_engineer]

It's FREEZING in Toronto tonight. Goodluck to you brave souls. Hahah.

[XxXSnake23XxX]

dammmmm i would so tag along and meet ppl if i brought my camera with me.. im just at rye hi too :(

[kay188]

Guys, is it okay of I come at 6:15 instead of 6?
Plz wait for me.

Posting from cell phone. Have to go home and get camera.

Don't worry! I'm going to be 30 min late. So you're fine!

Posting from cellphones ftw.

I'm sure everyone's going to be around dundas square.

[Lulz]

Jus made it

There's 10 or so of us.
Sop far so good
Will post pics from my phone as we go.

[Yohan]

I couldn't make it. Got stuck at work late.

[Lulz]

So the advantages of living in downtown finally paid off and I am home first =)

Uploading pics as we speak

[zoomzoom]

Cool idea organizing this type of event as it is great to see and learn new things! I'm out west, otherwise I would've loved to hang out with everyone. Would definitely like to see the shots :)

[Lulz]

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http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7303.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7310.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7324.jpg

[Lulz]

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7202.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7210.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7219.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7229.jpg
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http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7244.jpg
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http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7253.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7260.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7200.jpg

[Lulz]

and the last 2 (can't post more than 10 images per post)

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7330.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/xbrphoto/DSC_7333.jpg

[faken]

looks like you guys had a lot of fun!

[Kaitlyn]

looks like you guys had a lot of fun!

It was so much fun! Wait until the rest of the pics come in! Mine will be up tomorrow after work. I wanna see the pics taken of me at dinner, w/ Nikko's lens.. heh :)

[ryan_lau100]

damn too bad i couldnt make it

for some reason the FM meets are always easier to reach for me. this week has been nuts. fml...

show us more pics
nikko where is that 200/2 and 50/1? i dun see in dee picsss

[sfu_engineer]

Where's the Strobist? LOL. Too much on camera flashes.

[gqdave]

great meeting everyone... lots of fun! :)

[sabesh]

Great shots Lulz, that wuz a lotta fun eh?

Nikko did a lotta strobing, Spencer :)

[XxXSnake23XxX]

no name tags? :P

[kay188]

Where's the Strobist? LOL. Too much on camera flashes.

Nikko and sabesh were practically the only strobist's.. LOL

The rest, on camera flash or no flash at all.

[zero_2003]

Great meet up tonight. Looking forward to the next meet already!

[sabesh]

Nikko and sabesh were practically the only strobist's.. LOL

The rest, on camera flash or no flash at all.

Actually, I was just helping Nikko with setting up the strobes. Mine were primarily on-camera with a modifier :)

[CSAgent]

Just got home. I haven't even looked at my photos yet. Great meet though everyone! I hope some of you weren't too cold from the weather tonight, kay188 we need to get you a proper jacket brotha!

I thought Ryan was a gearhead but after tonight, Nikko is the master of them all! =P

Can't wait to see Chris' video when he uploads it.. ;) right guys? (the ones who sat at our table during dinner will know what I'm talking about..)

Thanks Kaitlyn for the RFD swag, wish I got there sooner for a t-shirt! Next meet! ;)

Will post pics tomorrow...

[ryan_lau100]

I thought Ryan was a gearhead but after tonight, Nikko is the master of them all! =P



dude at the last fm meet someone brought an effin lowe pro roller! 3 bodies and about 7 lenses + 3x580ex

for a meetup....

[cy]

It was so much fun! Wait until the rest of the pics come in! Mine will be up tomorrow after work. I wanna see the pics taken of me at dinner, w/ Nikko's lens.. heh :)

I got that one ;)

[cy]

Can't wait to see Chris' video when he uploads it.. ;) right guys? (the ones who sat at our table during dinner will know what I'm talking about..)



I'll think about it before posting it ;)

[neltron3030]

Good show tonight guys! Too bad I cut it short...had to meet up with some other people. Feel free to add me to Flickr (neilta) or join my FB fan group: http://www.facebook.com/iambidong.

Pose down:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4079097925_50605f7b95_b.jpg

My flash:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/4079098531_257f74d25f_b.jpg

Mr. Confident:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4079855512_a543f1c57d_b.jpg

No strobe:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/4079856950_dd968500ac_b.jpg

Bazooka (no strobe):
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/4079854970_5c126a8324_b.jpg

[ldam]

Nikko and sabesh were practically the only strobist's.. LOL

The rest, on camera flash or no flash at all.

For a breif period of time, I had a "strobe" going...held together by velcro.

http://photofoo.com/img/public/strobe.jpg

(umbrella velcro'd to my tripod. no hot shoe adapter:()

It was a blast. Had a huge group that made it hectic at times especially at dundas square, but that's part of the fun.

[xtracrispy123]

Bazooka eclipsing Kaitlyn's face:
http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/xtracrispy/th_DSC_2129.jpg (http://s692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/xtracrispy/?action=view&current=DSC_2129.jpg)

The Dong story
http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/xtracrispy/th_DSC_2108.jpg (http://s692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/xtracrispy/?action=view&current=DSC_2108.jpg)

The weird guy who climbed the pole
http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/xtracrispy/th_DSC_2080.jpg (http://s692.photobucket.com/albums/vv288/xtracrispy/?action=view&current=DSC_2080.jpg)

It was great fun, guys:)
Thanks for the shirt too!

[ldam]

Here's some of mine. This is my first time using a strobe outdoors and at night even! Nothing to shout about, but here they are.

http://photofoo.com/img/public/strobe/IMG_7135.jpg
Crazy guy on pole again.
http://photofoo.com/img/public/strobe/IMG_7075.jpg
Something caught his attention!
http://photofoo.com/img/public/strobe/IMG_7072.jpg

http://photofoo.com/img/public/strobe/IMG_7067.jpg
This is pretty much what we treated strangers to. They were pretty good sports!
http://photofoo.com/img/public/strobe/IMG_7065.jpg
http://photofoo.com/img/public/strobe/IMG_7063.jpg
Thanks for posing for me, man. I already forgot your name. There were so many people, and I knew no one.
http://photofoo.com/img/public/strobe/IMG_7050.jpg
http://photofoo.com/img/public/strobe/IMG_7046.jpg

[Paranoidandroid]

didn't take much, but learned alot today... first thing that I need to invest in is a flash :lol:

and thanks for the RFD shirt Kaitlyn! i'll wear it everyday

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/4080034668_7a10e62ac9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/4080034692_ed56c974fc_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/4080034704_5d37d366be_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/4080034728_729d53e611_o.jpg

[zero_2003]

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[CSAgent]

Hey guys we have a dedicated thread by lzj7 (nikko). Makes it easier to post pics up in one thread from this one.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/rfd-nov-gtg-meet-pics-post-em-here-56k-warning-810523/

All those t-shirts given out and no one wore one for a photo op... =P

[CSAgent]

didn't take much, but learned alot today... first thing that I need to invest in is a flash :lol:

and thanks for the RFD shirt Kaitlyn! i'll wear it everyday

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/4080034704_5d37d366be_o.jpg



Wow I'm loving this shot... ;) who's the dark hooded photographer, so mysterious..with dark gloves too...

[ldam]

And one more.
http://photofoo.com/img/public/strobe/IMG_7031.jpg

[Invasionmix]

Ahhh I didn't see this thread till now :( Dammit Matt thanks for telling me! I wanted to go to the last one too damn me :( lol

[3weddings]

What a great idea! I bet a novice like me could have picked up a lot of info!

Can't wait to see the rest of the shots!!

[neltron3030]

Thanks for posing for me, man. I already forgot your name. There were so many people, and I knew no one.
http://photofoo.com/img/public/strobe/IMG_7050.jpg


It's Neil. Can I steal this pic from you and use it as a profile picture on FB?

[ldam]

It's Neil. Can I steal this pic from you and use it as a profile picture on FB?

Of course! I have a couple of other ones of you that I'll put up on my site for download when I get home and pm you.

[CSAgent]

Ahhh I didn't see this thread till now :( Dammit Matt thanks for telling me! I wanted to go to the last one too damn me :( lol

Didn't know you wanted to come... don't worry, next time. Oh I may need to borrow your extra speedlite really soon..;)

[neltron3030]

Of course! I have a couple of other ones of you that I'll put up on my site for download when I get home and pm you.

Cool man.

I just ordered a couple of umbrellas and a bracket...can't wait to try this on my own. We should definitely try this again some time....

My suggestion would be somewhere in graffiti alley along Queen and Spadina.