Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ron, If I were shooting this I would go with the TMZ rated at 1600 and processed in TMax developer. My normal flourescent room exposure with ASA 400 is 1/30@f4.0 so with that as a rough benchmark you can adjust from there. I would also use the Fuji 800 without filtration and have the lab correct it after the fact. Why put another light degrading surface in front of the lens not to mention the loss of approx. 2 stops to a filter? I just checked the focus/depth-of-field scale on my 35 Summicron and at f5.6 prefocused at 10' you have "sharpness" from approx. 7'to 15'. Now is a good time to learn Leica technique. Practice feeling where the focus tab on the lens is when focused at different distances. Practice estimating distance and pre-setting the focus of the lens. Practice having the camera set and ready and concentrate on seeing. Don't forget you're also using neg films and they are mighty forgiving. Also, don't obsess about critical color unless you're photographing clothing or interiors for reproduction. Skin tone is what matters. Don't make it too complicated or you'll be just like me today using my Canon EOS with all their auto crap and trying to figure out what they're interpreting and how to defeat them. Carl Socolow Ron K. Miller wrote: > > In a month, I will be photographing plenty of candid shots of attendees > in a wedding bridal shower at night in a private home. SNIP > BTW if anyone has experience shooting in this environment, please share > your thoughts. > Much thanks in advance for enlightment. ;-) ;-) > > Sorry if posting too long but trying to cover all bases. - -- Carl Socolow Sometimes the wrong thing is exactly the thing you should do.