Re: [Leica] Shooting children with M6 -- HELP

[Henry Krzciuk <hkrzciuk@yahoo.com>]

Thanks to everyone for the valuable input.  Looks like
I have a few more approaches to try.


- --- goldman@math.umn.edu wrote:
> 	Clearly since you own the G2, try it.  If it
> doesnıt work, try the
> classic Hexar - an inexpensive way to go first class
> with good autofocus,
> many metering modes and very very quiet.  Iıve had
> good luck recently with
> active kids and the Hexar.
> Jay
> ____________________________________
> 
> Guy wrote:
> 
> Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 07:17:19 -0800
> From: Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Shooting children with M6 --
> HELP
> Message-ID: <v04011700b68a152f871c@[208.187.35.131]>
> References: 
> 
> Some poor soul lamented:
> 
> >I have been using my M6TTL for a couple of months
> now and put it to the
> test this weekend with three grandchildren, ages 10
> months, 2 years, and 6
> years.
> >
> >I just couldn't focus fast enough and missed so
> many
> >great shots.[snip]
> >So how do I improve my situation.  Should I try a
> >Konica body with auto metering for outside and film
> >advance.[snip]
> >I still have a Contax G2 setup and an Aria with
> fixed
> >focal length lens.
> >
> >HELP!
> Why not just use the G2 when shooting the little
> nippers? Aren't they
> auto-everything? If so, that should do it for fast
> moving subjects in
> changing light. And the lenses are reported to be
> fantastic, on par with
> Leica optics, according to some.
> 
> Guy Bennett
> Los Angeles, CA
> 


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