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

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For
From: "Barney Quinn, Jr." <barney.quinn@noaa.gov>
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 15:07:08 -0400
References: <B7E1D8E3.1659E%abridge@mac.com> <000a01c14cfd$95274460$cf5e6bd5@oemcomputer>

Mark,

OK, but my mittens come off when the drinking starts! :-)

Barney

Mark Pope wrote:
> 
> 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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In reply to: Message from Adam Bridge <abridge@mac.com> ([Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For)
Message from "Mark Pope" <mark.teampope@ntlworld.com> (Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For)