Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/30
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I find M cameras entirely appropriate for the type of wedding photography
you are asking about. When I do this type of work I usually take my 35, 50
and 90 for most of the work. since my wife is there to load and watch the
equipment I often take my 21 Super-Angulon and 135 as well.
If the wedding is dimmly lit I may use a 283 vivitar flash, but prefer to
use a tripod and shoot without flash whenever possible.
If the couple has indicated that they may wish to have some very large
prints I also take along my old Koni-Omega for shooting those shots.
The only "peculiarity" of using M cameras is one shared by my Koni-Omegas.
Since there is almost delay between shutter button push and shutter
release, you get what your shooting for rather than something that happens
later. Also, when using flash, you get to see if your subject's eyes are
open.
Back when I did weddings professionally I always used rangefinder cameras
for these reasons, alson with the fact that they can be focused quickly in
near darkness.
kw
>Hi
>
>I have been invited by the bride to photograph her wedding next weekend.
>
>The couple would have done all their studio posed shots and they need
>somebody to photograph their ceremony and reception. There will be two
>friends covering this event. Photographer #1 is somebody I know and we plan
>to work together. He will be using the Nikon F90 with a bagful of Nikkors.
>I think it will be nice to complement with my Leica M6. My leicas are meant
>to be used and I intend to exploit the full potential of Leica cameras and
>optics whenever I can!
>
>Firstly, it this a good idea (i.e. using an M6 to cover a wedding ceremony
>and reception)?
>
>If it is, what are the lenses that I should bring along? I plan to use
>Kodak EGP 400 film.
>
>Are there any special peculiarities associated with wedding photography with
>a Leica M camera that I should know about?
>
>Your experiences will be most appreciated. Ta.
>
>Dan Khong
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