Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]ALLL RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGHHHTTT May you always be on the shadow's side, your batteries be strong, your metering be good. At 11:16 AM 5/8/2006, you wrote: >Hi Philippe, > >You shouldn't be surprised, you make great pictures. >I've never been in Africa but on assignments I'll make sure I have backups >for everything. >In your case I would be worried what will happen if the Sony fails. The >Ricoh is not versatile enough and the Leica is loaded with B&W. I'd take >an extra Leica body with me. Just in case. If you agree you can borrow my >CL or M6. > >Have fun, > >Michiel Fokkema > >Philippe Orlent wrote: >>Yeeha! >>A bit to my surprise, today I've been asked to do a reportage/documentary >>in Senegal at the end of may. I'll be there for 5 days. >>Except for all my expenses, I'll be doing this for free. So no >>commission: it's a unique opportunity for me, it's for a non-profit >>organisation that's starting up a project, and I don't really need the >>money that much, thanks to my professional life in advertising. >>Afterwards, there will be an auction of a selection of my work to fund >>the project. The reproduction rights will stay with me. >>I plan to take 3 of my cameras: a Sony DSC-R1 with 2 Gb of CF, a Ricoh GR >>D with 21mm attachment, external VF and 1 Gb of SD, and a Leica M4-2 with >>CV 35/2.5 Color Skopar, 50/2 Summicron and a 90/4 Rokkor. >>On the M4-2, I'll shoot only in B&W. Light measurement with the VC II >>Lightmeter, and a Sekonic Dualmaster L-558. >>I also prepare to take a 40 gig image tank, my 17" PowerBook, a small >>reflection screen and spare battery sets. Lots of the latter. And >>ofcourse all the necessary cords, cardreaders etc. >>Some material to dedust cameras and lenses, too. >>Now, since this is my first assignment, and the first trip into Central >>West Africa (I've ony been in South-Africa untill now), I want to prepare >>as good as I can. A few questions arise: >>1) For the B&W, should I stick to 100 ASA (I use Fuji Neopan 100 Acros >>and from time to time TMax 100), or go lower? Which automatically brings >>me into Foma films or equivalent. >>2) For the digital (esp. the Sony), should I take an ND filter with me >>(the Sony's lowest ISO is 160)? >>Any very important things that I forget here? >>Useful tips and tricks? (I'll take a good hat, multi pocket trousers, >>good walking shoes, black or white (long sleeved) T-shirts, and maybe >>knee pads with me) >>And also the things I usually take with me when I travel abroad (a scarf, >>a pocket knife, 6 ft. of cord, a candle, waxed matches, aspirin, a tiny >>survival blanket, a compass and a steady watch) >>Vaccinations etc. are been taking care of. >>All of this will fit in a smallish LowePro kind of backpack that will >>never leave my side. >>I speak French and English, so I do not suspect that will pose any >>problems. >>It is not an expedition, so a real survival kit won't be necessary. >>Counting on the vast knowledge residing on this forum now, f.i. (and >>amongst others) from Ted, Tina and Daniel, >>and really looking forward to your do's and don'ts. >>Thanks already, >>Philippe >>_______________________________________________ >>Leica Users Group. >>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please use richard at imagecraft.com)