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EDIT - Paypal address for any donations is (minus the spaces) = "ebay @ cow as aki .co .uk"

Right after the collection thread was closed it has all been rather quiet regarding "Wheel's chariot of photography" and so I have opened this thread to bring everyone up to speed.

Adding stuff now......

IF anybody still want to donate cash then the paypal account is still open, anything else then please PM me.

Once again thanks everyone.
 
The excitement builds...
Got a couple more contributions through today from people who didn't get paid til this week...many thanks y'all...
 
Arrival from OneTen

Novaflex arm

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This will form part of the scaffolding of the system :)
 
Arrival from TrevorBray

Clamp and arm

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This will form part of the scaffolding of the system too:)
 
Arrival from LesMcLean

The AVA Guide to Outdoor Photography

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First book of many, I hope. Well he needs to know how to use it all.
 
Arrival from Tom, Erding

New seals for Peli 1550 and foam
mini HDMI cable to HDMI cable

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Well we don't want anything getting broken....

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The first bit of the clever stuff....


This is an example of what Wheels will see when the cable is connected to the camera and screen.

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I will go into this in a lot more detail when the screen arrives tomorrow.
 
Arrival from Rich, tijuana taxi

Camera cleaning kit

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Something everyone needs.
 
Arrival from Graham, Flash In The Pan

Lots of goodies:

Radio remote kit
Screen cover for SB900
Off camera flash cord
Flash/umbrella clamp
On camera diffuser (he hadn't even promised this bit :))


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A very generous selection of items. Go on give his shop a visit in the advertisers section there are some more really good bits there :)
 
Arrival from Rovers_Andy

Manfrotto tripod 055, which is going to be modified and form the basis of the platform that the camera sits on

pic to follow....
 
The camera and lens are already sorted with Stuart and Digital Depot and the two Manfrotto 222 joystick heads are also sorted.
 
OK, so when is Wheels expected to get his camera/lens etc.?

Just so I know what's happening etc. and stay updated like others :)
 
markta said:
OK, so when is Wheels expected to get his camera/lens etc.?

Just so I know what's happening etc. and stay updated like others :)
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woooooooooo how excited am I :clap::clap:
 
markta said:
OK, so when is Wheels expected to get his camera/lens etc.?

Just so I know what's happening etc. and stay updated like others :)
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There are lots of things that have not yet arrived, parcel post for example takes up to 5 working days (1 week). You can see what has arrived and there will be more tomorrow.

I can see us having everything in by maybe tues/wed next week then a week to fabricate anything that needs making. The next weekend where I am available would be 19th June but I am seeing him tomorrow so will find out if that is ok with him.
 
I spoke to Rovers_Andy last night and again today about the actual camera mount. We were looking at my Manfrotto 055 and the top plate of that looks ideal as a base and would allow the camera to be moved up and down by 18 inches and STILL be rock solid.

Andy has donated his Manfrotto tripod to the cause so with the legs removed and a bracket made this should be absolutely ideal :)
 
Thanks for the update :thumbs:

EVERYONE who has organised, donated, offered words of encouragement etc. should give themselves a huge pat on the back!

It's been a colossal but extremely worthwhile task, helping a member who is not as fortunate as most of us on here.

Well done everybody!!! :clap::clap::clap::clap:
 
markta said:
Thanks for the update :thumbs:

EVERYONE who has organised, donated, offered words of encouragement etc. should give themselves a huge pat on the back!

It's been a colossal but extremely worthwhile task, helping a member who is not as fortunate as most of us on here.

Well done everybody!!! :clap::clap::clap::clap:
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:agree::agree:
 
Many thanks to our commercial partners in this enterprise.

Digital Depot

Going well beyond normal levels of service, lots of freebies and the kit at pretty much cost. Even rang Nikon and Manfrotto's importer to get them on board !


Flash in the pan

One man band but still dug deep and gave completely free, flash cord, inbuilt flash difuser, SB900 LCD cover, radio remotes and a flash/umbrella arm.


Photoguard

Free years insurance - Brilliant gesture.


Studio 1 Ltd

These are Manfrotto's importers and have given us an arm and a clamp


Car Computer Ltd

Free postage on the Monitor.


Hama

A spangley 16Gb Sandisk CF memory card.


Nikon

Reduced price on the SB900

Go and spend some money with them !
 
You might notice PHOTOGUARD in the above list having never been mentioned before well after being spoken to be AliB they have fantastically agree to insure Wheels' kit for FREE for the first year.

Thread here
 
Thanks all, good night from me
 
I was in swiss last week, can someone update me with what is this all about please? :)

thanks

drew
 
Ooooooooooooooooooh it's all coming together now, thanks to all the commercial partners who have helped our contributions go further. Will definitely look at them for new kit infuture..Julian I am sure you are very excited we are all excited for you mate!
 
Digikat said:
Ooooooooooooooooooh it's all coming together now, thanks to all the commercial partners who have helped our contributions go further. Will definitely look at them for new kit infuture..Julian I am sure you are very excited we are all excited for you mate!
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Kath that is the biggest understatement ever :lol: You lot are so bloody good. You will be sick of photos for the first few months, I will be taking shots of pretty much anything and everything, Matty is giving me a website to display my work, I only hope I dont make him run out of server space :thumbs:
 
Arrival from Simonhi

Sandisk 8Gb SD card

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Thanks for the memory.
 
Arrival from me

Charger for the eneloops

Pic later!
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No charge :)
 
Arrival from Mike Jackson

Peli 1550 case in ORANGE

Pic later!
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A case for the defense.
 
Also the EXTREMELY great 8" touch screen HDMI monitor has arrived from Car Computer Ltd. They gave us FREE next day postage which was good.

Just hooked it up to my D700 and I want one, how good is that !!!!!

The battery is just charging at the moment but there is a mains adapter to test it etc.
 
gawddddddd Im all giddy now :-)
 
Flash In The Pan said:
You're not going to sing are you, Darren? :suspect::nono::lol:
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It's like Christmas here, the postman is wondering whats going on too!

I am really enjoying doing this and I am sure that Julian will absolutely adore it all.
 
cowasaki said:
It's like Christmas here, the postman is wondering whats going on too!

I am really enjoying doing this and I am sure that Julian will absolutely adore it all.
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Darren r u and better half still coming today?
 
Wheels said:
Darren r u and better half still coming today?
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I'm going mad, I wrote you a PM then because I had answered one in last 60 seconds couldn't send it. Then I did something else and forgot to go back to it. I was saying how is 2-3pm for you?
 
cowasaki said:
I'm going mad, I wrote you a PM then because I had answered one in last 60 seconds couldn't send it. Then I did something else and forgot to go back to it. I was saying how is 2-3pm for you?
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Wheels said:
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Ok see you then :)

Helen is bringing her D300 & 18-200 so you can see what the zoom is like etc. I will take a lot of measurements and try attaching a few things. Not bringing any of the goodies yet as I will wait for them all to be here and tested etc and the rest to be finished......
 
cowasaki said:
Ok see you then :)

Helen is bringing her D300 & 18-200 so you can see what the zoom is like etc. I will take a lot of measurements and try attaching a few things. Not bringing any of the goodies yet as I will wait for them all to be here and tested etc and the rest to be finished......
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No problem:thumbs:
 
cowasaki said:
You might notice PHOTOGUARD in the above list having never been mentioned before well after being spoken to be AliB they have fantastically agree to insure Wheels' kit for FREE for the first year.

Thread here
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Just had a look at their site and I'm tempted. I've done a quick quote to see how much it is to cover my cheapo gear upto £750 and PL cover and it's under £5/month. I am going to read their policy a bit more then might as well insure my stuff beause you just never know.

One good turn deserves another.........
 
Arrival from Bigbigblue

Hoya 72mm CPL
DVD - Using your Nikon D-SLR

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I've seen the light (without reflections)
 
Well the goodies continue to flow,

Just had a PM from Zoidberg who has been kind enough to donate a second lens for Wheels. The lens is a Tamron 70-300 which also has a macro function. It will be ideal for a bit of close up photography or for doing some bird togging!

Thanks Zoidberg.
 
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