Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]G'day Thomas, Low key usually means HCB or his ilk on this group, and you now have the right camera for the job. I've been working (along with many on this group) to get a bit of the HCB into our "lives", sometimes with rather pleasing success. I've been so happy with this "new" side to my work, that I've taken to using an external 50cm viewfinder. I have to say that having the frame "hang in space" is a funny feeling, but does put one in touch with the subject. Only problem is that it all seems so "real" that sometimes I forget to focus ;-)Pre focus using the leica tab is another way I've found that I get shots even the autofocus cameras are going to miss, but by gee, its taking a lot of practice Alastair - -----Original Message----- From: Thomas Herbert [mailto:iphoto@elp.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 11:03 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] was: violation. now..Welcome Thomas! snip. I feel Leica cameras will help me in my low key approach (yes I used to be of those guys running around in the photo vest with two or three bodies and a slew of lenses) and in slowing down to use a manual rangefinding camera I will pay more attention to my subjects and bring back better work. So I welcome any suggestions, equipment or otherwise and invite any of you who are interested to see some of my work at a temporary web site.