Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I discovered a new parallax error that I hadn't really thought of before getting my M6. I was pampered by having the frame lines change with my focus, so I thought I was all set. I took some shots that included parts of mirrors, with the mirrors reflecting interesting bits and pieces of subjects. (Well, what *I* thought was interesting. I attempted to include my head and Leica in a rear-view mirror. Whether or not that's interesting is debatable, I suppose.) I ended up with just one of my eyes in the reflection. Of course, that one eye is exceedingly crisp (using 35 ASPH shot at f/2). Everything else is soft and mellow, as I expected. So now I've got something else to work on...learning to remember to adjust my vantage point to that of the lens, and then recompose before shooting. I'm really impressed with Kodak's 400CN film under harsh lighting conditions. I've been reading people saying that it wasn't contrasty enough, so I purposely shot scenes with high contrast ranges. Rendered beautifully. :) I can see where it would need to be printed on higher contrast paper for normal contrast scenes. I'm not sure what it is, and I questioned other people about it previously, but I really like the Leica range finder + B&W combo. Maybe it just seems like since the camera is retro, my film should be, too. :) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com