Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 03:32 PM 05-02-98 -0500, you wrote: >I've been asked to do some publicity shots of local jazz musicians. >Needless to say, I am afloat in equipment. These guys (male and female, of >course) play in dingey bistros, so lighting may be a problem. >Black-and-white 8x10's are to be the final product, and no flash if avoidable. > >Any thoughts? No, I'm not going to spring for a Noctilux for the job, but >I do have a Summilux. I also have a Hasselblad and a slew of Rollei gear. > >Marc > > You can try using Kodak 2475 Recording film (EI ~ 800-1000) with your summilux for a grainy look that should be OK up to 8x10. Might even add a little atmosphere to the shots. You should be able to push TRI-X as well. One tip I was told about photographing jazz musicians that has stuck in my mind; always pick a vantage point so that their mouths aren't obscured by microphones, saxaphones, etc. Dan C.