Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hugh Thompson wrote: > > Interested in hearing other situations and experiences, thank you Rick for > starting this string - Hugh Thompson Mnemonics are handy. I have one called 'FLASH' for my team shots with R8, Metz 50, Tripod mounted. It goes like this. The word Flash itself - check the flash settings, flash exposure over-ride, etc, then F for Focus - check the focus L for Light - check the light balance A for Attitude - check the attitude of the camera, make adjustments for nice composition S for Shutter - check the shutter speed setting, sync speed H for Happy - remember to get the team happy for the shot. It becomes automatic of course, but I deliberatley run through it if I'm feeling flustered. As for getting good smiles from the whole team, I've been using this trick lately. Once they're positioned, I prattle away with; 'Now, everybody say a long 'B'. Ok, that was good, now let's all do a 'C'. Yeah, that was good. Now could everybody do a long 'P' please?' Wait a second, then hit the button! Ha! Rick Dykstra