Win an Agilent U1241B - Page 1
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author: richpike
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 11, 2011, 08:46:32 pm
content: Hi Everyone,I didn't see this posted anywhere, so I thought I'd post it up. If you haven't seen, Agilent is running a Facebook contest where you can win a U1241B handheld DMM. Essentially you have to email a photo of your lab bench/setup to Agilent (scopes.facebook at agilent.com) and if it meets the criteria herehttp://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/editorial.jspx?cc=US&lc=eng&ckey=2041316&id=2041316it will be posted on May 16th to the Facebook page. The photo with the most "likes" on May 27th wins the U1241B. The key criteria appear to be that your photo only contain Agilent/HP test equipment and that you get the photo submitted by May 13th at 5PM Mountain Daylight Time (and there are the typical eligibility requirements as well).Rich

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2011, 08:57:35 pm
content: What a hoot! Quick hide my fluke.....no wait pass me a sharpie!

author: richpike
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 11, 2011, 09:26:47 pm
content: Quote from: FreeThinker on May 11, 2011, 08:57:35 pmHa!Rich

author: lowimpedance
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2011, 11:55:05 pm
content: Pity they didnt offer a something a little better like a U1272a for example, given the amount of feedback on what equipment of theirs is in use in all those 'qualified' countries.To all who enter good luck winning this !.Still it will be interesting to see the winning photo.

author: elCap
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2011, 02:30:00 am
content: I will enter! Even if my "bench" isn't that interesting. One more meter would be good though.

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2011, 09:47:55 am
content: This promotion is limited to specific countries and is only open to entrantsaged 18 yearsor older at the time of submission who are legal residents of, and physically located within,Australia, Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Korea Republic of, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States (excluding Arizona), and Venezuela.Government agencies and institutions (including public universities), and their employees, are not eligible to participate or receive prizes, nor are individuals who appear on the U.S. Government Department of Treasury’s Specially Designated Nationals List. Employees of Agilent Technologies, Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries, and immediate family members of each, are not eligible. This promotion is void where prohibited by law.Shit ... I am excluded ..

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2011, 10:35:33 am
content: Quote from: Kiriakos-GR on May 12, 2011, 09:47:55 amsince when u learn that language?btw, u dont need to enter, you already won one.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2011, 10:40:35 am
content: Quoteits going to be a pretty boring desk if the only thing i can display is a really old HP sig gen

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2011, 10:51:34 am
content: For just a photo, why not?

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2011, 11:48:34 am
content: Quote from: Mechatrommer on May 12, 2011, 10:35:33 amThe correct word is " chosen " to get.I do not use to participate in contests , my own "good luck" resources was always low ;-)

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2011, 12:42:00 pm
content: "Prize Description. There will be  prize winner."Jeez.. Now that's what I call tight arse.They should have gone the whole hog and give away a fuse or something

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2011, 02:32:04 pm
content: Quote from: orbiter on May 12, 2011, 12:42:00 pmWell it looks like that , but I would ask , in comparison with who ?

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2011, 02:53:51 pm
content: Quote from: Kiriakos-GR on May 12, 2011, 02:32:04 pmPerhaps someone like the gadget show (UK) This weeks prize is worth £24khttp://fwd.channel5.com/gadget-show/videos/other/competition-090511

author: elCap
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 13, 2011, 01:59:10 am
content: Here's my bench for the competition (sort of.. more like a study-computer-TV-music-electronics-workout-desk. Compact living!) Had to throw in my trusted HP48GX calculator to spicy it up a little. All the other gear is located above the monitor.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 13, 2011, 03:42:21 am
content: having a background in photography. let me throw a 2cnt advice...since this is an agilent contest. the "subject matter" is agilent device. so try to get those (agilent) arranged properly (keyword: composed and composition) and in focus. as for the background/foreground (framing) is the story telling and add up to the image. dont try to mess it with the main "subject matter" and get it a little blurry (if you have such lenses), too much blur you will lose the story, too much sharpness, it will interfere with "subject matter". if you dont have fast lens, try to get the cheapo camera as far as you can, zoom to appropriate window, use the lowest aperture (ie low f value = big aperture opening) as possible (but dont let background too blur, you still need to include your lab remember?). a proper lighting will also help, lighting from the side, 45 degree from the top etc etc, experience will tell. a proper lighting doesnt mean an expensive ttl canon, nikon or those big strobes with big umbrella brand name. it could be a diy flou light covered with some linen or cotton flat fabrix or such for diffused lighting, but be carefull and adjust your white balance. the main thing you have to give attention in photography iscomposition and lighting, the timing you dont have to care much since this is more of "still image" unless you want to include some glitch in your oscilloscope. be creative and innovative, otherwise you end up with boring or messy image. the other aspects are technical. photography is like an ee design, you have to plan before you do it. cheers

author: elCap
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 13, 2011, 04:14:43 am
content: yes, I agree. Actually I have all the photo equipment and knowledge to make a "perfect" photo, but I just snapped a picture before going to bed, as the bench was (just added the calc). But I don't know why it looks so blurry, some resizing and/or compression problem.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 13, 2011, 11:02:28 am
content: Nice, it has their 2 latests stuff, and looks busy. My kind of bench.Quote from: elCap on May 13, 2011, 01:59:10 am

author: elCap
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2011, 01:13:58 am
content: The contest have started! Please click "like" on my bench photo.http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150185871217654&set=a.10150185871022654.303670.199473897653&type=1As the saying goes; you can never have too many meters. And I only have one (good one that is..)If I win, I can make a comparison between the 1272 and 1241 and post it here, if that is of interest.Thanks!

author: cksa
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2011, 03:07:02 am
content: lol. here's my entry. had to be creative...since as a student, i didn't have any HP/Agilent gear besides the unit i picked up from the trashbin from my school's EE labs.http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150185871217654&set=a.10150185871022654.303670.199473897653&type=1#!/photo.php?fbid=10150185871267654&set=a.10150185871022654.303670.199473897653&type=1&pid=6847224&id=199473897653it'll be my first >$20 meter i have if i win

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2011, 03:44:36 am
content: Quote from: cksa on May 17, 2011, 03:07:02 amyou should learn how to print agilent front panel

author: elCap
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 17, 2011, 03:52:26 am
content: Yes, very nice and creative picture! You have my voteQuote from: cksa on May 17, 2011, 03:07:02 am