Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear John, To me the view camera is the right tool for architectural work. You have much more control of the image, and most of all you get a larger size to work with on the ground glass. Perhaps you could rent one. I think everyone should spend some time with a view camera. It can teach you a lot. And a very big advantage can be had if you use a Polaroid back to get test prints beforeyou make he final exposure. The view camera's built in levels and multiple movements make life a lot easier. If you must use a 35mm camera, get a small level and make sure the camera back is plumb. SIncerely, Joe Stephenson - -----Original Message----- From: John S Doherty <dohertyj@eudoramail.com> To: Leica Users list <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Wednesday, February 10, 1999 8:25 PM Subject: [Leica] perspective control lens > Could someone give me some pointers on using a perspective control lens ? I want to do a project this Spring of shooting old New England churches. Many of these buildings are now in fairly densely developed areas and it's often not possible to find a vantage point which avoids converging verticals. The churches are invariably steepled structures of white clapboard with little color contract. Past attempts have shown me that directional lighting and a lens with good resolution are important for good results. > >I want to use 35 mm format. I use M's but am willing to make an investment in used R equipment if the results would justify this. Would a PC lens cope with my subject ? How difficult to use are these lenses ? Would you recommend any particular equipment choice ? > >Thanks, >John D. > > >Join 18 million Eudora users by signing up for a free Eudora Web-Mail account at http://www.eudoramail.com >