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Subject: [Leica] Question
From: rgacpa at gmail.com (Robert Adler)
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 16:16:32 -0700
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Thanks Philippe. I forgot to mention that. You're absolutely right. And a
polarizing filter may help too with reflections.


Bob Adler
www.robertadlerphotography.com
*"Capturing Light One Frame At A Time"*

On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 11:52 AM, Philippe <photo.philippe.amard at 
gmail.com>
wrote:

> Just an afterthought after reading Bob?s comment, and viewing his
> marvellous take.
>
> Use high speeds as the relative velocity of close objects might increase
> the risk of unwanted swishy-pans (ted TM), which Bob managed to avoid (see
> exif)
>
> Amities
>
> And yes, this comes from Phuzzyillogix Philippe ;-)
>
>
>
> > Le 26 oct. 2017 ? 19:08, Bob Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> a ?crit :
> >
> > Hi Steve,
> > When traveling on a bus through the Cinque Terra I sat where Tina
> recommended.
> > I had a 24-105mm f/4L IS USM with I used 95% of the time.
> > Three things seemed critical for me:
> > 1.   A wide angle to medium telephoto,
> > 2.   Image Stabilization,
> > 3.   A rubber lens hood. This allows you to shoot other than at 90
> degrees to the window and avoid window reflections.
> > Take LOTS of memory cards! And have a great time.
> > http://www.rgaphoto.com/travel/content/RGA_6915_large.html
> >
> >
> > Bob Adler
> > www.robertadlerphotography.com
> >
> >> On Oct 23, 2017, at 8:09 AM, Philippe <photo.philippe.amard at 
> >> gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> What the others have said.
> >>
> >> I personally would take two cameras along - one for Tara and one for
> yourself, OF A SIMILAR BRAND AND MOUNT.
> >> One with a flexible zoom screwed on, the other with a very limited and
> light selection of your AF lenses that both of you know and like to use. I
> believe you understand why.
> >> In case of mishap, both can alternately keep shooting.
> >> In anticipation for our next trip, Alice just bought herself an XT-20
> with the nice WR 18-135 to match the XT-2 and 18-55 + 50-230 I usually lug
> along. Same cards and batteries, one complete water/dust-proof camera, etc,
> etc.
> >>
> >> Get back to Alice if you need more info on Morocco - she visited the
> place several times I think.
> >>
> >> And most of all , stay safe, enjoy, and report :-)
> >>
> >> Amities
> >> Philippe
> >>
> >> PS: shoot RAW - most modern coach windows get a treatment that screws
> up the most determined sensor as regards color temperature - you?ll give
> yourself increased possibilities to address the problem when back home.
> >> Before digital, and based on my experience in Tunisia, I would also
> have recommended a polariser - not really needed now with RAW and LR ;-)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> Le 22 oct. 2017 ? 21:28, Steve Barbour <stevebarbour at mac.com> a 
> >>> ?crit
> :
> >>>
> >>> In December, Tara and I will be in Morocco for a couple of weeks. A
> prime reason for being there will be photography. A question arises, beyond
> the usual; as we will traveling a lot by bus doing a circuit of the country
> in a clockwise direction?Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Erfoud, the Sahara,
> Tinehir, Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate, Ait ben Haddou, Marrakech, and on to
> Casablanca, for our return.  Beyond our own choice of glass especially for
> off the bus, what lenses may be ideal on the bus, for  mountains, desert
> scenes, I assume that a zoom from wide to very long is most desirable,
> experienced travelers  familiar with this trajectory might  suggest other.
> Also what side of the bus, if either, is preferable.  Realizing this all
> sounds dumb, it seems useful to enquire, to avoid making some serious
> mistake.
> >>>
> >>> Many thanks for bearing with this, please wish us a bon voyage,
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Steve  Tara
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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In reply to: Message from stevebarbour at mac.com (Steve Barbour) ([Leica] Question)
Message from photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com (Philippe) ([Leica] Question)
Message from rgacpa at gmail.com (Bob Adler) ([Leica] Question)
Message from photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com (Philippe) ([Leica] Question)