Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 04/17/2001 9:51:57 PM, you wrote: <<I have been successful at holding 1 sec with Leicas ever since I started with a IIIg in 1957. The secret is in the breathing and the use of support obtained from leaning against a frame or at least using bone support rather than muscle support. Now, I carry a bean bag that my wife made for me. They work great whether against a vertical frame or a horizontal plane. Highly recommended. Roland Smith>> Once (1970) I handheld a 1 second exposure that came out dead sharp. I was leaning against a tree. That was once in 45 years of photography. Now I drink too much coffee. Allen Zak