RE: RE: [Leica] M sound levels

[Jeremy Kime <jeremy.kime@bbc.co.uk>]

Rick,
I read what you say and agree with all of it even though I was the one
talking about auto/manual tape decks. 
However, we should realise that we are not in a 'Photography' discussion
group but a 'Leica User' discussion group. This explains why we talk
equipment as well as image content.

Jem
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Rmusacchio@aol.com [SMTP:Rmusacchio@aol.com]
> 
> 
> If you're in the closet with the lights off and your eyes closed, how can
> you
> tell anything about the content of a photograph?  Does the addition of the
> tape recorder, manual or automatic, help in determining the overall image
> quality of the photograph that you're looking at in the dark with your
> eyes
> closed?
> 
> I don't mean to start a flame war or hurt anyone's feelings, but image
> content
> and quality is far more important than arguing over which model is
> quieter. A
> quiet camera is only one element of unobtrusive photography. One's
> composure
> and professionalism is at least as important as the particular box in use.
> The
> best photographs come from the hard work of gaining access to and the
> trust of
> a subject rather than sneaking images with quiet camera or the absence of
> a
> flash.
> 
> Rick Musacchio