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Yup sure works great for the low angle and high angle shots. I'm thinking of getting an external HDMI monitor for it when I do video work even at 3.5 inch it's a bit hard to ensure you've got all the detail and focus right.

Keep the shots coming folks!

Anyone got any good stories to share? Isn't it great to just hang out with a couple of great guys like Fred & Jim? They were so personable.

I got to have a good chat with Christine (Fred's wife). She was very impressed with our club and commented how active it was for club level motorsport. She's actually started Bathurst herself 8 times! Fred chimed in and said "Yeah, she's a better driver than Richo!" bumping Jim to which he replyed "Oh yeah!".

My apologies for my late response but I too would like to thank the organisers for a fantastic night.

I thoroughly enjoyed myself and hope it can be repeated again next year.......

Regards and Merry Christmas to all.

Bob.

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TIME WARP

Unfortunately, the GIO GTR wasn't started up on the night, but here's a vid of how it should've sounded. Also features two Terrys 12 months younger...

And a bunch of photos from me...

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Who's 34 with the plate BNR034???

Damn!!!!

I was hoping when I got another 34 to put those plates back on.

Shit

Are you the bloke that was chatting to me at the lights @ Carlingford when I was on my way to the Legends dinner? (Blue 34 V-Spec with Silver LMs)

:)

Are you the bloke that was chatting to me at the lights @ Carlingford when I was on my way to the Legends dinner? (Blue 34 V-Spec with Silver LMs)

:)

Yeah I was.

I liked ur brakes... U pulled into the BP I think.

  • 5 months later...

I've got a bit of time on my hands for the next two months.

I video'd a 3 disc set of the evening with Fred/Jim.

I'm burning a set for Owen today, so PM me if you'd like a set too. They're free by the way except for post. Pickup from Earlwood is free though.

Regards, T

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