[Leica] Re: Available light photography

[grduprey at rockwellcollins.com (grduprey@rockwellcollins.com)]

With the 50/1.2  (Early Noctilux?)  and 400 or 800 speed film he should be
just fine.  He could even get some 1600 speed film if he thinks it will be
needed.  No special prep should be needed, but he does need to practice
holding the camera steady. ;-)

gene



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One of my nephews is taking an advanced photo course in college. He is a
pretty fair photographer and is familiar with all the latest technology.
Last week
the instructor assigned a project of photographing a picture story of an
early morning (i.e., 4 a.m.) wholesale produce market using available light

techniques, no flash or tripods allowed. He came over to borrow my Leica
with its
f1.2 50 mm lens and plans on using the fastest film he can buy. Other than
that
he seems woefully unaware of all the techniques we used in the "dark ages"
to
grab available light shots of black cats in coal cellars. He knew nothing
of
latensification, pre-exposure flashing, hypersensitization, etc. He was
unaware
of the tension string or beanbag approach to steady a camera.

Question:

Are these techniques used anymore? Is film fast enough to do what we want
without help?
Have we lowered our expectations about conditions in which pictures can be
taken?

Larry Z
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