Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] f/8 and be there
From: Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 07:57:20 -0400
 
Didn't that expression originate with a National Geographic Editor?
Perhaps the same one who wanted a red canoe in every shot?

Dan C.

At 07:22 AM 15-06-00 -0400, Sal DiMarco,Jr. wrote:
>Lug Nuts,
>        It is said in the very early days of news photography (1920s & 30s),
>all one needed to know was "ten feet, f/8 and be there."
>        It's the simplest guide to photography. Remember back then, they
>shot was a 4x5 Speed Graphic and flash bulbs.
>Happy Snaps,
>Sal DiMarco, Jr.
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