Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/07/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 7/12/04 8:13 AM, "Richard Ogden" <richard@ogdenonline.co.uk> typed: > Some of the unique qualities of the rangefinder-type camera relate to the > direct > relationship between photographer and subject, the continuity of viewing > through > the moment of exposure, and the miniscule time-lag between seeing the > moment > and > capturing it - no mirrors, blind spot or shutter lag. Now we are to > interpose > monitors and histograms into this formula? Surely this goes against the > whole > philosophy of the rangefinder experience. > > Richard > ************************************************************************ > From: Richard Ogden But how would monitors and histograms get in the way of the direct relationship between photographer and subject, the continuity of viewing through the moment of exposure, and the miniscule time-lag between seeing the moment and capturing it - no mirrors, blind spot or shutter lag. You look at the histogram later if you feel like it. Same with the monitor. Mark Rabiner Photography Portland Oregon http://rabinergroup.com/