Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/10/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Seattle Aquarium Tips
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabinergroup.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 21:34:25 -0700
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Jim Hemenway wrote:
> 
> Great idea!
> 
>  >>>lens with a rubber lens hood that you can place right against the
> aquarium glass.<<<
>  >
> 
> Karen Nakamura wrote:
> 
> >> To the Seattle contingent.  I am taking 20 students to the aquarium next
> >> Monday afternoon.  Any tips for exposure?  I was planning on taking my
> >> 100/2.8 APO and a 35 Summicron on my R8.  I was thinking ISO 200 slide
> >> film,
> >> as I do want slides.  A monopod or tripod is a possiblilty.  Do you thing
> >> this will work to get shots of some of the exhibits and the kids?  Any
> >> other
> >> suggestions?
> >
> >
> > You'll also want a camera loaded up with Provia 400F and a lens with a
> > rubber lens hood that you can place right against the aquarium glass.
> >
> > Karen
> >
> > p.s. I've found monopods and tripods aren't any use because subject
> > movement is also a problem.
> >
> 
> --
Can't use flash on a one meter coiled cord? The fish might like the
excitement. I bet it gets boring in there! I know the rubber lens hood
works great on this kind of thing.

Mark Rabiner

Portland, Oregon USA
http://www.rabinergroup.com
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In reply to: Message from "langhans" <langhans@compwrx.com> ([Leica] Seattle Aquarium Tips)
Message from Karen Nakamura <mail@gpsy.com> (Re: [Leica] Seattle Aquarium Tips)
Message from Jim Hemenway <Jim@hemenway.com> (Re: [Leica] Seattle Aquarium Tips)