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Subject: Re: [Leica] Thanks!! OT Nikon F5
From: "Simon Lamb" <s_lamb@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 09:20:13 +0100
References: <20000514234843.22783.qmail@web1104.mail.yahoo.com>

Michael

In the example that you cite then I do agree that all the AF goodies in the
world would make that a difficult shot, if not impossible.

Simon

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Scarpitti" <mikescarpitti@yahoo.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 12:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Thanks!! OT Nikon F5


>
>
> --- Simon Lamb <s_lamb@compuserve.com> wrote:
> > Michael
> >
> > snip:  There is no way any autofocus auto exposure
> > system will compensate fast enough to get GOOD
> > pictures
> >
> > Hmmm.  Want to bet on that?
> >
> > Simon
>
> Yes, I do. The trouble is that what I mean by "good"
> means the VERY INSTANT I want, not just a close
> approximation. You CANNOT do that with motor drive.
> When I used to photograph football games at college in
> the early 1970's (Ohio State) I recorded several
> instances of kickoff's where the kicker's foot had
> compressed the ball visibly (his toe was WAY inside
> the ball) but the ball was still on the tee,
> absolutely unmoved. I did this often. (using Leicaflex
> SL w/ 250mm Telyt.)
>
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In reply to: Message from Michael Scarpitti <mikescarpitti@yahoo.com> (Re: [Leica] Thanks!! OT Nikon F5)