nzmatt Posted August 31, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2009 hi, here are some new photos of the dawn taken from opera house...with my new camera they are ok,but i would never go there again to take photos only when it is wet or overcast,the sun was in the way most of the time and the wind picked up...but good.only the p/d was late instead of 4pm she left at 4.45pm. cheers matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Cruisers Posted August 31, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi Nzmatt, Great photos, looks like you've got a great zoom. What brand camera do you have? Thanks for sharing them with us. Jillybean:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted August 31, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted August 31, 2009 well i had a very good Olympus but i dropped that 3 weeks ago and just brought a lumix Panasonic dmc fs4. cheers matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Cruisers Posted August 31, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 31, 2009 well i had a very good Olympus but i dropped that 3 weeks ago and just brought a lumix Panasonic dmc fs4. cheers matt Is that the one with the 10mp and 12 zoom or visa versa? We've been looking at that camera. Jillybean:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted August 31, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted August 31, 2009 http://direct.panasonic.com.my/Products.aspx/Details/159 Is that the one with the 10mp and 12 zoom or visa versa? We've been looking at that camera. Jillybean:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobhsv Posted August 31, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi, Waiting to hear reviews from PD passengers that arrived in this morning.....reason...DH was on train with 2 couples that had just disembarked. They said approx 200 passengers were ill in last 4 days of cruise. Complained of extra long queues in buffet, due to staff serving all food individually, said that process took ages. They were glad to get back home. I just hope they were exaggerating. Wondering if this is why she was a bit late leaving??? Cheers, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted August 31, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted August 31, 2009 oh dear a bout of gastro???? we went on the 3 day cruise on 31/7/2009,getting on board took 2 hours and the lines at the buffet were long...disembarking was good,maybe that's why the ship was late. cheers matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Cruisers Posted August 31, 2009 #8 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi, Waiting to hear reviews from PD passengers that arrived in this morning.....reason...DH was on train with 2 couples that had just disembarked. They said approx 200 passengers were ill in last 4 days of cruise. Complained of extra long queues in buffet, due to staff serving all food individually, said that process took ages. They were glad to get back home. I just hope they were exaggerating. Wondering if this is why she was a bit late leaving??? Cheers, Jen Sounds like Noro Virus. If only everyone would wash their hands after the bathroom and before they eat these viruses wouldn't occur. Do they have Sanitizer liquid on Pacific Dawn as you go into the Dining areas? Jillybean:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaseyoz Posted August 31, 2009 #9 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I read that customs were doing a sopt check this morning delaying people leaving. There was also a lunch on board with a tour that was also late starting. This also added to the mix I feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted August 31, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I read that customs were doing a sopt check this morning delaying people leaving. There was also a lunch on board with a tour that was also late starting. This also added to the mix I feel. that wont go down to good....yes you have hand sanitizers before you go to buffet and palm court. matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobhsv Posted August 31, 2009 #11 Share Posted August 31, 2009 The people didnt know what the illness was. They just said around 200 quarantined. Thats an awful lot of people. Like I said before....I hope they were exaggerating, but DH said both couples had not met before, and were just chatting together about these last 4 days, so we will have to wait for a review I guess. Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brossy Posted August 31, 2009 #12 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi Matt Your photos are brilliant! You have a natural talent as a photographer and they look amazing :D. Can I ask a question about your camera? I have a Panasonic Lumiz tz23 (or something like that). It has 10 optical zoom etc. My question is how do I get decent shots in darkened areas such as the showlounge? My son performed in the kids talent show and I could never get a decent shot. Is there a special setting I should use? thanks for any advice you can offer :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcbj Posted August 31, 2009 #13 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi Matt, The photos look great. The sun might have been a pain but it has given your photos a nice effect. Cheers Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted August 31, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi Matt Your photos are brilliant! You have a natural talent as a photographer and they look amazing :D. Can I ask a question about your camera? I have a Panasonic Lumiz tz23 (or something like that). It has 10 optical zoom etc. My question is how do I get decent shots in darkened areas such as the showlounge? My son performed in the kids talent show and I could never get a decent shot. Is there a special setting I should use? thanks for any advice you can offer :).[/quote same here i just have to find out how to fix that problem.....might need to do a one night a week course in taking photos for 3 months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted August 31, 2009 Author #15 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi Matt, The photos look great. The sun might have been a pain but it has given your photos a nice effect. Cheers Clive thanks i noticed someone taking photos from the roof of the engine casing right above the teen shack were passengers are not allowed?maybe p&o camera guy who knows. matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcbj Posted August 31, 2009 #16 Share Posted August 31, 2009 My question is how do I get decent shots in darkened areas such as the showlounge? :). Hi Rose, I'm sure Matt wont mind me answering as well. That is always going to be a problem. You don't have enough power in your flash to throw the light into a dark area when you zoom. The best answer is usually to get closer, but that's not always convenient. Cheers Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted August 31, 2009 Author #17 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi Rose, I'm sure Matt wont mind me answering as well. That is always going to be a problem. You don't have enough power in your flash to throw the light into a dark area when you zoom. The best answer is usually to get closer, but that's not always convenient. Cheers Clive no problems that sounds about right.... matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brossy Posted August 31, 2009 #18 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi Rose, I'm sure Matt wont mind me answering as well. That is always going to be a problem. You don't have enough power in your flash to throw the light into a dark area when you zoom. The best answer is usually to get closer, but that's not always convenient. Cheers Clive Hi Clive Thanks for that. I'm glad it's not me then ;). Hi Matt Your photos are brilliant! You have a natural talent as a photographer and they look amazing :D. Can I ask a question about your camera? I have a Panasonic Lumiz tz23 (or something like that). It has 10 optical zoom etc. My question is how do I get decent shots in darkened areas such as the showlounge? My son performed in the kids talent show and I could never get a decent shot. Is there a special setting I should use? thanks for any advice you can offer :).[/quote same here i just have to find out how to fix that problem.....might need to do a one night a week course in taking photos for 3 months... Hi Matt Thanks for the help too...Guess I might need a camera with a bigger zoom :rolleyes:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunbaker Posted August 31, 2009 #19 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi everyone, we disembarked Pacific Dawn yesterday and it is true there was an outbreak of Nurovirus on board. On the third last day we noticed that the buffet was not letting anyone serve themselves breakfast and the queues were very long. We overheard someone say there were 200 people on quarantine with Gastro. Then at about 11 am we had an announcement over the PA from the ship's doctor who confirmed the Gastro outbreak (but did not say how many people were quarantined) He said that the ship was implementing code red sanitation procedures and asked everyone to co-operate and be extra vigiant with hand washing to protect themselves. The procedures we noticed were- no more helping yourself to food or coffee at all (which meant long lines but I think people understood) -no more serviettes put on the tables for drinks as apparently that can carry germs. -the staff no longer touched our cruise cards but just looked at our name and number when we ordered drinks. -the captain also told us of the outbreak at his lunchtime address over the PA system. -we received a comprehensive letter in our cabin explaining the outbreak and how we could best protect ourselves. -galley tour was cancelled so they did the morning show as a tour of the galley with the head chef and Zoltina-J instead which was prpbably better for me since I hate crowds anyway!:) We felt The Dawn's Staff handled the outbreak very impressively. On the last day the Captain announced that the numbers of people affected by Gastro had now significantly reduced, so it sounds like their procedures had proven effective to prevent the spread of the disease. There were longer than usual lines at the buffet and waiting to get into the Palm Court dining room (more people choosing this option than normal) but overall it was fine and I think most passengers understood and were supportive. Hope this answers your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobhsv Posted August 31, 2009 #20 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thanks for the update Sunbaker. I am glad that all is well. Unfortunately these things happen dont they, with big crowds. Pleased it didnt upset your cruise. Cheers, Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 1, 2009 #21 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Can I ask a question about your camera? I have a Panasonic Lumiz tz23 (or something like that). It has 10 optical zoom etc. My question is how do I get decent shots in darkened areas such as the showlounge? My son performed in the kids talent show and I could never get a decent shot. Is there a special setting I should use? thanks for any advice you can offer :). Excellent shots Matt. Thanks for sharing. Brossy, I dont know if this will help with your querie, but here is something I found out with my digital camera. Took a shot of the Chocaholics buffet which was set out around the pool one evening and the first shot with the flash just gave a black background. Tried again but this time swiched to the setting without the flash .....here are the results. I also tried in the showlounge without the flash, and it worked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydaze Posted September 1, 2009 #22 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thank you, Sunbaker for the up-date. I was a bit worried- Yes - we need to wash our hands lots, but people don't realize that hand sanitizers "kill 99.99% of Germs" which are bacteria, NOT virus's. If it killed Virus's they wouldn't have to make vaccines. It only helps so much - but we need to do everything we can. We're going to tell our staff not to shake hands this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunbaker Posted September 1, 2009 #23 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Yes, there was Hand Sanitiser everywhere on the ship. I also think they should put some in our bathrooms too, as well as the soap. The Captain did say after the outbreak that he was very sorry he would not be shaking anyone's hands for the rest of the trip and he hoped we understood. It was the Captains Cocktail Party that night (we were not invited as it was our first cruise :confused: ) Anyway our captain sounded LOVELY. Captain Lorenzo. He was so good at informing us over the PA daily what was going on and was very amusing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzmatt Posted September 1, 2009 Author #24 Share Posted September 1, 2009 another photo i used photostich for this photo, cheers matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drelix Posted September 3, 2009 #25 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Another great photo... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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