Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Tripods: the Grump weighs in
From: Bernard <5521.g23@g23.relcom.ru>
Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 11:01:05 +0300

Ruralmopics@aol.com wrote:

> A tripod is lifesaver in MANY situations. It matters not that you
> shoot 35mm. Being able to slow down the shutter allows you to use
> better film and gives you depth of field options that you wouldn't
> otherwise have. I know the approach of many in this group is to just
> buy a f1.0 lens and shoot wide open but so often, editorially, that
> approach doesn't cut it -- "That dog won't hunt" is how we say it
> around here. To refuse to use a tripod is like saying I won't use any
> shutter speeds slower than 1/15 (or even higher with a longer lens).
> It makes no sense.

Well said, Bob. I also enjoyed the part where you didn't mention horse
puck!

Bernard