Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think a minor adjustment is needed, namely : Contestants to wear mittens. Perhaps there should be a 'handicap' race for those of us who use the 'M' grip - I'm not sure if it confers an advantage or not. Finally, will drug tests under IOC rules be obligatory? You'll never nandralone... Regards Mark Pope Swindon, Wilts UK http://www.monomagic.co.uk - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adam Bridge" <abridge@mac.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: 04 October 2001 17:14 Subject: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For > The environment for the contest shall included but not be limited to: > > A 5% grade > Cinder footing (mud acceptable alternative) > Ambient temperature 12 C > Wind across the contest field of approximately 25 kph gusty if possible > > Each contestant will bring their own M6 with lens and loaded with a fully > exposed roll of film (36 exposures.) > > Each contestant will be issued a cassette of 36 exposure film in its > canister. > > At the GO command contestants must rewind the exposed film, remove and save > the cassette, and then load their camera and take a properly exposed and > focused photo of a transient subject to be provided by the contest staff. > > At the command "GO" a mister will spray into the stream of wind machine to > simulate a very light mist. > > This is to simulate a shot you absolutely HAVE to get. > > First person to shoot a technically good photography wins. > > Everyone repairs to the local pub while the film is processed. > > Winner doesn't pay for his drinks. > > Adam Bridge > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html