Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Shooting children with M6 -- HELP
From: Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 12:01:45 -0800
References: <v04011700b68a152f871c@[208.187.35.131]>

>on 16/1/01 10:17 am, Guy Bennett at gbennett@lainet.com wrote:
>
>>> I just couldn't focus fast enough and missed so many
>>> great shots.[snip]
>>> So how do I improve my situation.  Should I try a
>>> Konica body with auto metering for outside and film
>>> advance.[snip]
>>> I still have a Contax G2 setup and an Aria with fixed
>>> focal length lens.
>
>You don't say what lens you were using but if you are shooting at f/4 or
>smaller apertures, a wide angle like a 24 or even 28 will get a LOT more in
>focus. Wider than that the key is
>[snip]
>John Brownlow


A little clarification: I am not the initiator of the above thread. I did
not write, but quoted the above passage from a post that lacked a signature.

Guy Bennett (who has neither grandchildren nor a G2)

In reply to: Message from Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com> (Re: [Leica] Shooting children with M6 -- HELP)