Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks The main reason I shoot Plus-X is because I have a bulk roll of it and so that I get used to it, I should probably get the faster stuff but... ok I don't have any excuses Im going out to gets some tomorrow. I haven't fully convinced the school to foot my chemical and paper bill yet, but it is good practice. David Degner www.geocities.com/david_degner At 09:21 PM 9/25/2001 -0400, you wrote: >David, thank you for posting some of your latest pictures. Of the grouping >the first children with violins had good composition and visual interest. >The baby ballerina holding her shoes by the portapotties was very strong. >Wait a while, then go back, look at those two again to see if you would >print them any differently. For me, I need a lot of time to mull over a >print before I'm completely happy with it. > >On a different subject, why are you shooting indoor school pictures with >Plus-X? You will have a much higher hit rate by using Delta 400, Neopan >1600, or even TMY in X-tol 1:3. You can retain the wide open look but gain >the option of a much higher shutter speed. I know that the local camera >store can get this stuff starting October 1st, and if they are difficult >then get it from B&H or some other reputable house. With the exception of >Neopan the mentioned emulsions can be obtained in 100ft rolls to bulk load. >Besides, as an enterprising photographer, you should be able to get the >school to foot the bill for the yearbook and I don't know many who didn't >accidentally shoot a few "test" rolls that didn't have anything to do with >the school. > >Just planting evil thoughts in young minds > >Don Dory >dorysrus@mindspring.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html