Hey...from Melbourne! Nice To Meet You Guys!

sneakerpap · 20 Jan 2015, 11:18 am

Hey guys,

Hailing from the Eastern 'burbs of Melbourne. I'm looking to meet up with some people to explore tunnels and rooftops around the CBD. ONLY for photography.

I haven't been out exploring too much. Bit of a noob in this aspect. And have really had access to rooftops that I have worked at around the city (nothing spectacular by any means).

I look forward to meeting a heap of you and exploring Melbz a lot more!

Cheers!

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Midget · 20 Jan 2015, 11:45 am

What do you mean only for photography?

But welcome to the forums. What gear do you use?

sneakerpap · 20 Jan 2015, 12:03 pm

Midget wrote:What do you mean only for photography? But welcome to the forums. What gear do you use?

LOL...my bad! just to take photos! I have tried to access rooftops before. and have been met by security, and many doors that were bolted shut. sigh.

I got Canon FF, and a few primes.

You hittin' rooftops too, bro?

Midget · 20 Jan 2015, 12:34 pm

sneakerpap wrote:
Midget wrote:What do you mean only for photography? But welcome to the forums. What gear do you use?
LOL...my bad! just to take photos! I have tried to access rooftops before. and have been met by security, and many doors that were bolted shut. sigh.

I got Canon FF, and a few primes.

You hittin' rooftops too, bro?

Yeah, most of it is luck. Requesting permission for access is less exciting but sometimes yields more results. (Not that I do that often.

)

Primes are the way to go.

Zooms are for the lazy (or if you're doing jobs with just two cameras). I'm thinking of going the Nikon route for FF but keeping Canon as crop.

sneakerpap · 20 Jan 2015, 12:41 pm

Midget wrote:
sneakerpap wrote:
Midget wrote:What do you mean only for photography? But welcome to the forums. What gear do you use?
LOL...my bad! just to take photos! I have tried to access rooftops before. and have been met by security, and many doors that were bolted shut. sigh.

I got Canon FF, and a few primes.

You hittin' rooftops too, bro?
Yeah, most of it is luck. Requesting permission for access is less exciting but sometimes yields more results. (Not that I do that often. )

Primes are the way to go. Zooms are for the lazy (or if you're doing jobs with just two cameras). I'm thinking of going the Nikon route for FF but keeping Canon as crop.

I carried a Nikon D700 (w/ a 35mm 1.4, 50 1.4) around Europe...weather proofing saved me soo many times! Don't think my canon has that much weather-proofing though..hmmm

Midget · 20 Jan 2015, 1:17 pm

sneakerpap wrote:I carried a Nikon D700 (w/ a 35mm 1.4, 50 1.4) around Europe...weather proofing saved me soo many times! Don't think my canon has that much weather-proofing though..hmmm

The Canon 600D doesn't have weather-proofing either but it lasted quite well in gentle rain. It was my first camera and sometimes I miss the lightness of beginner-level DSLRs.

Mm, I have a weakness for the 35mm focal length (in FF) ever since I had a X100S, which I sold to get the newer model, but haven't actually got it yet. Procrastinated and bought a K0-1 instead with a 40mm pancake.

Midget · 20 Jan 2015, 1:22 pm

I've been looking at the D750 ever since a Nikon friend brainwashed me, but they just got recalled... Is this a sign from god?

Unclehaggz · 20 Jan 2015, 9:25 pm

Welcome to the Forum

sneakerpap · 20 Jan 2015, 9:29 pm

Unclehaggz wrote:Welcome to the Forum

Thanks, bro

Echo · 23 Jan 2015, 8:17 pm

Welcome. Cannot say that I've had the pleasure of doing any rooftops yet, mostly just drains and abandonments but I'm always up for anything if you want to make some new friends.

Midget · 24 Jan 2015, 1:30 pm

Remember to stay safe and stay hidden on rooftops. Much attention, many trouble these days. (Media.)

Deadcruiser · 27 Jan 2015, 4:39 pm

I'm from Melb too and keen to grab some photos