Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bud Cook wrote in response to Dave: >Well Dave, it seems you've joined a dying breed:-) >Bud Dave's Original Message----- >Subject: [Leica] Shooting Transparencies > >I started shooting some chrome film recently, initially to compare my >>Leica and Contax lenses for the heck of it. Now I'm hooked. I ended up >>replacing my old projector with a new Ektragraphic. I bought a new screen >>(my old one had yellowed). I bought and shot a 50 roll brick of E100S over >>three months. That's more chrome film than I'd shot the previous decade. >> >>I learned a few things. First, there are few activites more relaxing and >>enjoyable than sitting back and viewing slides projected onto a big screen. >>Further, shooting chrome film -- vs b/w & color neg film -- forced me to >>look at things a little differently. It was a wakeup call of sorts. I had >>been shooting chrome film for little jobs here and there. But not for fun. >>I'd forgotton what a blast it is to put together and view a slide show. To >>think, I almost bought a scanner instead of a good projector. I already >>spend too much time in front of a monitor.>>>>>> Hi Bud, As a member of the dying breed I have to say that I too enjoy racking new slides from the lab and sitting in the screening room. I'm either laughing or crying depending on the good, bad or ugly of what I'm looking at. God sometimes I need a big towel for the tears, then other times it's all hooping and hollering at how ell they turned out followed by what my wife refers to the "I done did good." comment. Damn I'm good!" :) When she hears that she now knows I'm happy that I managed to get some keepers. Assistant Sandy on the other hand sits quietly saving her critisism until the lights are on. "Gee they're no bad for an old guy!" Smiles and loads another tray. These young folks help keep the right perspective with no emotional attachment!:) keeps one in touch with the reality factor of a good shoot. :) However, I do love looking at slides from a successful shoot! We wont mention the consequenses non-successful ones. :) Gee don't you guys and gals have those? :) ted Ted Grant This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler. http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant