Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For
From: ternahan <ternahan@sonic.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 12:09:40 -0700

and it should be done in the dark and people with arthritis get a large
handicap, say minus 60 seconds off recorded time.

> From: "Mark Pope" <mark.teampope@ntlworld.com>
> Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:54:15 +0100
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For
> 
> 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
>> 
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Replies: Reply from "Barney Quinn, Jr." <barney.quinn@noaa.gov> (Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For)