[Leica] Teaching an old dog new tricks: learning to shoot ultra-wide

[Adam Bridge]

Extremely clear, ric.

Using the extreme depth of field well, instead of using a very shallow depth of field, will be the challenge for me, I think. It’s like shooting with a very big phone. :-)

adam

> On 2020 Feb 28, at 8:58 AM, CartersXRd via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
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> I think we tend to see them as having more width, but I find it helpful to think of them having more foreground
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> they let you drop a background to less importance or include more background
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> clear as mud right?
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> i find the ultrawide’s ability to use depth for emphasis MUCH more important than it’s increased coverage (unless, of course, my back is against the wall)
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> ric
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>> On Feb 28, 2020, at 11:42 AM, Adam Bridge via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
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>> I picked up a 23mm lens for my GFX system - that’s 18mm in the 35 world.
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>> I’ve never used anything nearly so wide before and I’m daunted. Normally I live in the medium-telephoto world.
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>> Suggestions about work that uses ultra wides? Thoughts about composition and handling most welcome. I do remember that keeping the lens level is essential.
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>> Thanks!
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>> Adam Bridge
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