Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ruralmopics@aol.com wrote: > A tripod is lifesaver in MANY situations. It matters not that you > shoot 35mm. Being able to slow down the shutter allows you to use > better film and gives you depth of field options that you wouldn't > otherwise have. I know the approach of many in this group is to just > buy a f1.0 lens and shoot wide open but so often, editorially, that > approach doesn't cut it -- "That dog won't hunt" is how we say it > around here. To refuse to use a tripod is like saying I won't use any > shutter speeds slower than 1/15 (or even higher with a longer lens). > It makes no sense. Well said, Bob. I also enjoyed the part where you didn't mention horse puck! Bernard