Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/10/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I agree with you that still lifes and set-ups are an appropriate venue for Polaroids or preview screens. For me they would be a distraction. The hunt is the thing and for years I've been trying to dump equipment. Nothing would make me happier than to work with one camera and one lens. Heck, if I could write like B.D. I'd live the camera at home and paint word pictures. Lottermoser George wrote: > Not really a matter of need but of availability. I'm pretty sure that > if they'd been shooting digital they would have, when appropriate, > checked on the progress and quality of their work. Being pro's they > would not have done it if it meant losing the next shot; but when the > opportunity was available without losing a shot. Personally, when I > pick up the camera, and/or arrive at a location, whenever possible I > shoot a test and insure that the settings are appropriate for my > goals, adjust accordingly, and proceed with the shoot without > checking back. No different than testing film and developer before > moving ahead with serious work - or polaroids - when practical. > > Regards, > George Lottermoser > george@imagist.com > > > > On Oct 30, 2006, at 2:14 PM, Walt Johnson wrote: > >> Do you really think Adams or Caponigro needed a Polaroid to tell >> them about the final product? The may well have needed a few bucks >> and promoted the product but other than that? > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >