Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/09

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Subject: Re: RE: [Leica] M sound levels
From: Harrison McClary <mcclary@iname.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 13:26:05 -0600

>If you're in the closet with the lights off and your eyes closed, how can you
>tell anything about the content of a photograph?  Does the addition of the
>tape recorder, manual or automatic, help in determining the overall image
>quality of the photograph that you're looking at in the dark with your eyes
>closed?
>
>I don't mean to start a flame war or hurt anyone's feelings, but image content
>and quality is far more important than arguing over which model is quieter. A
>quiet camera is only one element of unobtrusive photography. One's composure
>and professionalism is at least as important as the particular box in use. The
>best photographs come from the hard work of gaining access to and the trust of
>a subject rather than sneaking images with quiet camera or the absence of a
>flash.
>
>Rick Musacchio


Leave it to another Nashvillian to say something like this......

Assuming you are the Rick Musacchio formerly of the Tennessean and now with
the Catholics?

If so hello and welcome aboard.


Harrison McClary
http://people.delphi.com/hmphoto
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mail: mcclary@iname.com