Hmm, the 100-400mm lens conundrum continues. I went for a walk today with camera in hand and I was badly missing not having the zoom lens with me. Looks like I might have to post it to Canon in Auckland and let them work on it. I looked up some stuff online today saying it might just be the contacts that need cleaning. But not in my case, I think it is rather more serious … [Read more...] about BLOG: The Lens Conundrum
BLOG: Made it to Lake Wanaka
Well, it has been a mission and a half getting here, but have made it to Lake Wanaka. I noticed the night before that a screw had come out of the back of my 100-400m lens. Now today upon testing it is showing a 'ERR1' error and not talking to the camera. Whoopsie and I was of mind of the the first astro-run this weekend. Flying past Mt Cook / Aoraki - the highest … [Read more...] about BLOG: Made it to Lake Wanaka
Astrophotography at Atiamuri
On a cold night in April I went out to capture a bit of Astrophotography. First time in ages that there was no clouds or moon to ruin things. It was the coldest night of the year so far and the car reckoned it was 1 deg C at times, but it was well worth it. As the fog rolled in from the nearby Waikato River, I captured the centre of the Milky Way near Atiamuri in the Central … [Read more...] about Astrophotography at Atiamuri
The Cat wants to go Fishing!
This cat looks like it wants to go fishing. Biggest eyes I did ever see on a cat, constantly looking 'surprised' at things. Made me laugh. many times.... Cat fishing … [Read more...] about The Cat wants to go Fishing!
Wombling about Piha
For a couple of days I stayed in the Campground out at Piha, in West Auckland. One day out trekking and this was the view back into Lion Rock. … [Read more...] about Wombling about Piha