Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I too remember his talks - for him, available light was whatever you had available in your kit, and then he proceeded to pull a couple of small flash's. Here are a couple of snaps of Sal at the seminar: http://www.photobynelsch.com/sal Bill in Denver -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bill=photobynelsch.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bill=photobynelsch.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Stasys Petravicius Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 9:43 PM To: lug@leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] Remembering Sal DiMarco Hi Luggers- looking thru old papers this afternoon- I came across the notebook holder from my attendance at the Leica Camera seminar put on by Park Square Camera in Cape Cod, October 2002. Leafing thru it I came upon notes that I took during Sal's presentation on simple accessories and tips while shooting (from his long experience as a pro) with his Leicas. I recall how practical he was- with simple solutions to common problems- example- how to tell if your film is going across in the camera- paint 1/2 of the rewind knob- simple yet obvious solution. Other items noted were: get a changing bag, have a plastic poncho in your kit, use a notebook and keep accurate captions, have an exposure guide for informational purposes, tripod- use it!, in your kit have a flash, p.c. cord, radio slave, opaque plastic cover over flash-to even out the light, store camera empty of film,the type of ballhead to use for heavy lenses (arco swiss monoball head), and a wimberley arm (www.tripodhead.com) etc., etc. He was low key, humorous, and obviously well versed in the business and art of photography. I would have liked to known him better- I'm sure he would have related a lot of great and insitefull info and humor and he was a good storyteller and speaker. Like many of us- I'll miss Sal. Condolences to his brother, relatives and friends. Stasys Petravicius _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information