Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/10
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Roy: Now if you really want some fun try useing "flash powder". tony...
tempus vitam regit
On Mon, 10 Nov 1997, Roy C. Zartarian wrote:
> On Sun, 9 Nov 1997, Patrick G. Sobalvarro wrote:
>
> > So, if you want to add a little excitement to your photography, this is for
> > you. Get yourself one of them there Leica CHICO fan flash attachments,
> > call up these guys in Ireland, and order some of these bulbs. But remember
> > to look away when you try to capture the decisive moment, or risk permanent
> > retinal damage.
>
> The bulbs are indeed the way to go when one wants to march to the beat of
> a dfferent drummer. I was fortunate enouhg to lay in a supply of bulbs
> several years ago from a a small operation going out of business and from
> poking around various tables at the annual local photo tag sale.
>
> When the local public library sponsored a 50s dance a few years ago and
> asked me to do some photos for their publications, I showed up with a load
> of bulbs, a CTOOM bracket, and a CEYOO flash along with the M3 whose use I
> justified by noting its introduction in 1954. Of course, beforehand I did
> check the M sync ith a strip of enlarging paper. The pictures turned out
> fine, and the curious looks from the photographer from one of the daily
> papers were gratifying.
>
> Written by: Roy C. Zartarian | Prophets are not without honor
> 25 Stuart Street | except in their own country
> Newington, CT 06111 USA | and in their own house.
> http://www.connix.com/~royzart
> Written with the assistance of a labrador retriever whose chin is on the
> keyboard. Any typos are his fault.
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