Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Polar Bears - off topic but so is everything else I've seen lately
From: Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@euronet.be>
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 22:34:36 +0100

Gary,

I like the E200 very much. It is my all purpose fast slide film. Otherwise, I
shoot Provia or Velvia. Be careful when you take those frame-filling shots of
polar bears with your 19mm lens :-)

Nathan

Gary D. Whalen wrote:

>  Hey Guys (Ladies),
>
>     I'm planning on taking all of my Leica R "stuff" on a trip to Churchill
> this year.  Anyone else been there? Have any info?
>
>     I'm really looking forward to it as I've shot Black and Brown Bears so now
> it is my turn to go after the "Big White Ones".
>
>     Plan on taking my 19 f2.8,  28 f2.8,  100 f2,8 macro, 70-180 and 280 f4.
> This should about do it.  However, I need a little help on film choice.  I
> shoot 90% Velvia and 10% experimental (all types) but on this trip I was told
> to take Ektachrome 200.  Anyone used this stuff?   Also, I plan on taking some
> Provia and maybe some Astia.  Any tips would be helpful as there will be only
> bright white snow and white bears.
>
>     Thanks in advance.
>
>     By the way, I think some of you guys drink too much!!!   Just kidding so
> don't blast me.
>
>    Gary



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