Re: [Leica] Was 135 APO images - now bouncing with the SF20

["Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com>]

Mitch

Nice rig!  Appears to work very well too.  Might need to get some silver
tape to match my chrome M6 though ;-)  I presume the mirror comes from an
outdoor or camping store?

Simon


- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Mitch Zeissler" <zeissler@directvinternet.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 11:21 AM
Subject: [Leica] Was 135 APO images - now bouncing with the SF20


> Simon...
>
> I'm using a camping signal mirror that I have cut to size and mounted to
the
> SF20 at a 45 degree angle with duct tape.  Image can be seen here:
> http://members.aol.com/noctizeiss/private/Scan43a.jpg
>
> Bouncing with the 135 APO, I have found the SF20 to be strong enough to
just
> barely shoot down to f/5.6 with Portra 160 NC, low ceilings and short
> distances.  Bouncing with the Noct wide open, I can shoot at distances up
to
> 25 feet with high ceilings with 160 speed film.  Everything improves with
> increased film speed.
>
> For the shots I make, it has proven to be a winner so far, no matter how
> ugly it looks.
>
> /Mitch
> _________________________________________
> Mitch Zeissler
>   E-mail: zeissler@directvinternet.com
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 4:27 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] 135 APO images
> >
> > I may have missed an earlier post but can you tell me how you are
bouncing
> > the SF20.  You have achieved a very natural look with these two images.
> > Using the 135, is the SF20 powerful enough to bounce and still affect
the
> > image, given the distance from which you would be shooting.  These look
> > natural enough that they could be just available light, no visible sign
of
> > flash assistance.
> >
> > Thanks.


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