Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/10/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Seattle Aquarium Tips
From: Karen Nakamura <mail@gpsy.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 21:11:03 -0500
References: <200310131703.KAA18209@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> <003001c391e0$e9bd3960$2b87bbd8@pcr>

>To the Seattle contingent.  I am taking 20 students to the aquarium next
>Monday afternoon.  Any tips for exposure?  I was planning on taking my
>100/2.8 APO and a 35 Summicron on my R8.  I was thinking ISO 200 slide film,
>as I do want slides.  A monopod or tripod is a possiblilty.  Do you thing
>this will work to get shots of some of the exhibits and the kids?  Any other
>suggestions?

You'll also want a camera loaded up with Provia 400F and a lens with 
a rubber lens hood that you can place right against the aquarium 
glass.

Karen

p.s. I've found monopods and tripods aren't any use because subject 
movement is also a problem.

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Karen Nakamura
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