Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I gave the first module of an Intermediate level Photography adult education class last night - it was supposed to be about camera technique but as everyone had already done an excellent Basic Camera techniques course it devolved into a discussion of camera types. I took along a Minox 35GT, a Mamiya RB67, a Nikon F601 and my M6. The interest in rangefinders and the Leica was remarkable and I was very surprised how even the seasoned photographers didn't really know what rangefinders were all about. Most people were deeply impressed by the clarity of the viewfinder but strangely enough needed some persuading that the Leica was a 35mm camera! As an Englishman working as a volunteer photo teacher in America I was asked one question, I know has been discussed on the LUG, but which can only be answered by those who know American law. If I take a candid street shot clearly showing someone's face - obviously without their express permission - can I display the picture in an exhibition? What will happen to me is the subject decides to sue for some breach of privacy? By one of those weird coincidences after yesterday's LUG-talk about about SEN-RAC film dryers we had one donated by a hospital yesterday afternoon to our community darkroom! Perhaps you could talk about a batch of 10 M6s today - - see if we get those donated! - -- David Prakel dprakel@rochester.rr.com