Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Le 10 juin 13 ? 21:32, John McMaster a ?crit : > Nobody has an issue with aperture priority (only automation in an > M), it is program mode where camera decides both what aperture and > shutter speed to use (based on some scale) I can see no photographic > merit in. > > john > >> -----Original Message----- >> >> John McMaster OFFERED: >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 10:20 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] FF sidewalk flower pot f 1/125 s at f/8.0 and >> be there >> >> >>> What a load of rubbish. There are places where manual is >>> preferable (e.g. >>> panoramic shots, backlighting) and some where auto is, I prefer to >>> use >>> manual. I cannot think of any photographer I know being happy to use >>> program mode on their income earning camera, where are these hugely >>> changing light situations which you so often find? Most of the >>> time my >>> dials stay untouched after the initial setup, if the sun is going >>> behind clouds I am experienced enough to know if it is a stop or two >>> lower and make changes.....>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> >> Hi john, >> Gee I think that's a pretty heavy duty comment!!! Yes there are >> places when >> one wants absolute control as you say: >> "There are places where manual is preferable (e.g. panoramic shots, >> backlighting) <<<<<<<< >> >> I beleive it's to each his own in how one uses their cameras. As I >> said before >> when shooting the book .... "WOMEN IN MEDICINE. A CELEBRATION OF >> THEIR WORK!" 500 rolls of T-MAX 400 RATED AT ASA 800! I never lost >> a frame >> from exposure regardless of lighting and cameras reacting to light >> conditions! >> Just think about the wild and crazy lighting in many operating >> rooms and >> hospital conditions! >> >> And one might say this was a major income assignment project!!!!!!! >> ALL >> AUTO! M7'S! 500 ROLLS! Buy the book and see for yourself! ;-) >> >> cheers, >> Dr. ted >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye. Antoine de Saint Exup?ry in Le Petit Prince. NO ARCHIVE