Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For
From: "Mark Pope" <mark.teampope@ntlworld.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:54:15 +0100
References: <B7E1D8E3.1659E%abridge@mac.com>

I think a minor adjustment is needed, namely :   Contestants to wear
mittens.

Perhaps there should be a 'handicap' race for those of us who use the 'M'
grip - I'm not sure if it confers an advantage or not.

Finally, will drug tests under IOC rules be obligatory?  You'll never
nandralone...


Regards

Mark Pope
Swindon, Wilts
UK

http://www.monomagic.co.uk
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Bridge" <abridge@mac.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: 04 October 2001 17:14
Subject: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For


> The environment for the contest shall included but not be limited to:
>
> A 5% grade
> Cinder footing (mud acceptable alternative)
> Ambient temperature 12 C
> Wind across the contest field of approximately 25 kph gusty if possible
>
> Each contestant will bring their own M6 with lens and loaded with a fully
> exposed roll of film (36 exposures.)
>
> Each contestant will be issued a cassette of 36 exposure film in its
> canister.
>
> At the GO command contestants must rewind the exposed film, remove and
save
> the cassette, and then load their camera and take a properly exposed and
> focused photo of a transient subject to be provided by the contest staff.
>
> At the command "GO" a mister will spray into the stream of wind machine to
> simulate a very light mist.
>
> This is to simulate a shot you absolutely HAVE to get.
>
> First person to shoot a technically good photography wins.
>
> Everyone repairs to the local pub while the film is processed.
>
> Winner doesn't pay for his drinks.
>
> Adam Bridge
>
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Replies: Reply from "Barney Quinn, Jr." <barney.quinn@noaa.gov> (Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For)
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