Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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.) > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. > http://im.yahoo.com/