Re: [Leica] Wedding plans with M6

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From my experience, with 400-speed film your wedding-reception exposures at f2
will range between 1/15 to 1/125.  Most will probably be in the 1/30 to 1/60
range, just fast enough for handholding either the 35 or 50, especially if
you're not going to blow them up past 4x6.  In your place I would take both
lenses.  I'm not a big fan of super-speed film except for "gritty" news
reportage.  I think the effect is rather harsh to convey the joyousness of a
wedding. Just my opinion.  I happen to like the  T400CN (processes in C41
chemistry) for its broad tonal range and excellent handling of contrast
without needing extraordinary processing/printing measures.  I've used it
under just the situation you describe, to good result.  I would probably also
pocket a small flash, for stopping faster action (like dancing) but just "in
case".

Jay

In a message dated 9/29/98 1:23:04 PM EST, dmm@bronze.lcs.mit.edu writes:

> For the first time, I'll have an opportunity to use the M6 at a wedding,
>  in a couple weeks.  I'm going as a guest, not as a wedding
>  photographer.  The wedding and reception will be in the evening, all
>  indoors I assume.  I'll be shooting only black & white, in available
>  light.  I'll be doing most "photojournalist" style shots, rather than
>  portraits, etc.  Nothing will be enlarged to more than 4x6, most likely.
>  
>  What I'd like to take:
>  M6, 35/2, Tri-X 400, TMZ/P3200, light meter
>  
>  What I'm concerned about:
>  - Tri-X will be too contrasty with all those black & white gowns and
>  tuxes.
>     How might I rate/process it differently to compensate?  Or should I
>  consider a different film?
>  - I'll wish I had a longer lens (but I really want to keep things
>  simple).
>     My only other options are 50/2 and 90/4.  Since there will be an
>  official photographer present,
>     I'll be doing most shooting from a guest's perspective, and will be
>  trying to not get too close or
>     in the way.  This makes me think the 50/2 would be a better choice.
>  
>  Thanks for any suggestions.
>  
>  Andrew
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