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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For
From: ternahan <ternahan@sonic.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 12:47:32 -0700

Vioox is OK too. No way to test for levels yet...I guess we're ok!

> From: "Barney Quinn, Jr." <barney.quinn@noaa.gov>
> Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 15:19:34 -0400
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For
> 
> Can we take our Celebrex or will that run us afoul of the drug testing?
> And, do a few beers to warm up count as drugs?
> 
> Barney
> 
> ternahan wrote:
>> 
>> and it should be done in the dark and people with arthritis get a large
>> handicap, say minus 60 seconds off recorded time.
>> 
>>> From: "Mark Pope" <mark.teampope@ntlworld.com>
>>> Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>>> Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:54:15 +0100
>>> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 loading contest, Proposed Rules For
>>> 
>>> 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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