Hi guys and girls.

[Pete_Murrell]

Hi there,
My name's Pete and I live in Australia. Unfortunately there is no 43 forum site for Australians so I am going to borrow yours...if you don't mind.
I am psyched to get tips and see what other people are capable of with their 43 gear...coz I know I need the help. Haha

Happy snapping everyone.

Enjoy.

[Phill D]

Re: Hi guys and girls.

Welcome Pete there are quite a few of your compatriots on here already. It's great to get the variety of shots from around the world so post away.

[Ian]

Re: Hi guys and girls.

Pete, you are very welcome - especially cos I was born in Newcastle NSW Not been back since I was 3, unfortunately - so I have 48 years of catching up to do!

Where in Australia do you hail from?

Ian

[Pete_Murrell]

Re: Hi guys and girls.

Mate I'm a bit from all over the place.
However if I had to call somewhere home it would be Kiama on the South Coast. I am currently living out near Wagga, been posted out here as a paramedic..unfortunately photographic opportunities are low around these parts...flat isn't very interesting. haha
But I will be heading over to the States for some National Park hiking to get the shutter going. I am actually on the prowl for a 9-18 or a 11-22, so if you know anybody looking to get rid of one, I'm all ears. hehe.
I will try and post a pic today but I am not very good at computers. Look out for a pic of an Aussie Hobby Falcon.
Thanks for the warm wishes guys. These forums are always welcoming.

[Chevvyf1]

Re: Hi guys and girls.

Hi Pete, and Welcome ! Looking forward to seeing your Hobby soon

Ian, HOW ? do you know Pete is from Newcastle ? ... have you a crystal ball ? and your an Aussie too

[Pete_Murrell]

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Also, am I responsible for limiting the size of my photo before posting...or does the site do it for me?

[Chevvyf1]

Re: Hi guys and girls.

Pete, you need to resize down to about 512Kb I think - YES it is ! before uploading (if it is larger than that it will not upload

[Pete_Murrell]

Re: Hi guys and girls.

Haha. That explains it. I thought it was my slow internet connection...rural Australia.
I will have to get a photo edit software then. I don't have one yet...
Can you recommend a good program.
One with all the basics and a few extras like panorama stitch and some patch up things like clo
ne tools?

[theMusicMan]

Re: Hi guys and girls.

Haha. That explains it. I thought it was my slow internet connection...rural Australia.
I will have to get a photo edit software then. I don't have one yet...
Can you recommend a good program.
One with all the basics and a few extras like panorama stitch and some patch up things like clo
ne tools?

Mac / PC...?

Mac: preview will allow you to resize files I believe
PC: IrFanView is a superb free programme

If you're after stitching then you could look at Adobe Photoshop Elements perhaps.

[Pete_Murrell]

Re: Hi guys and girls.

I was looking at the photoshop scene...Elements seems like all I'd need. I'm not into post processing.
Cheers anyway.

[Chevvyf1]

Re: Hi guys and girls.

I was looking at the photoshop scene...Elements seems like all I'd need. I'm not into post processing.
Cheers anyway.

Pete, I posted on another thread about the FREE Olympus software - maybe you should download that if your not into Post Processing

[Chevvyf1]

Re: Hi guys and girls.

Pete, I post on Brians thread ... "Cambridge ..." Olympus View 2 is free and does process raw files ... and can take off Art Filters from raw files - or apply them post processing - its free download

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_se...re_viewer2.asp

[Robusto]

Re: Hi guys and girls.

Welcome pete have fun looking around

[Falk]

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Hello Pete,
I wish you a warm "Mahlzeit!" from Germany ...
... and I'll second the hint John gave, to try IrfanView as picture tool. I use it since almost 15yrs. now and it certainly is one of my all time favorites. You need to set the correct options though. But it will allow batch-prozessing your files. Frame size, file size, name etc., all can be changed to your liking this way. A very versatile and powerfull tool, but it is definately NO photoshop software.
Falk

[Pete_Murrell]

Re: Hi guys and girls.

Thanks (danke) for the input,
I have downloaded a free trial of Photoshop Elemets 10. Excellent program.
I think I will jsut bite the bullet and buy Elemets 10.

Thanks again.