Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/03/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yesterday I had a solo photocall with Olympic diving silver medallist Peter Waterfield at the local pool, and I have never shot diving before. I was using a Nikon D1X and a 70-200 image stabilization lens shooting at 640iso. Peter was diving for me from the 10 metre board, and I was able to get about 6 shots in on 'continuous' mode before he hit the water. Framing was fine (checked on LCD) and I was really pleased with the way the shoot went until I saw the results on the computer - not a single sharp shot amongst them!! The poolside shots, and the static shots on the end of the board were razor sharp, but the action shots were virtually unusable. I wanted to say that I now have even more admiration for people like Ted who shot this type of thing regularly with manual focus, guess the exposure type gear on film (probably initially 400iso) and got stunning images time after time. The best gear, and loads of photographic experience coupled with no pressure and I still don't cut it! I felt like asking Peter to spin slowly, or to take his time falling (if only) but the only thing I can do is hold my hand up and ask for another chance! So Ted, great admiration and any tips would be very welcome before Peter gets back to me with a new schedule (hopefully!) Gerry -- Gerry Walden www.gwpics.com <http://www.gwpics.com/> www.photographersdirect.com/gwpics <http://www.photographersdirect.com/gwpics> +44 (0)23 8046 3076