Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/02/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Scott, I usually use my 90 for formal portraits, and the 50 or even the 35 for groups (small studio space). I've even used a 21 with little kids and parents -- lots of wiggling. I've also been able to pick tight head shots out of a group with the 135 (hektor). 50/2 is fine. bill h ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott McLoughlin" <scott@adrenaline.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 3:43 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: M Studio Use > These are encouraging responses. Does an M6TTL warrant a safe sync for > typical studio strobes? Or should the sync socket do it on its own. > > Also, what lenses are folks mounting in this kind of context? Good old > 50/2 > or longer glass like a 90/2.8 or something. > > Thanks! > Scott > > Brian Reid wrote: > >> I use my M6 in a studio lighting setup more than any other place. Yes, I >> know that is a "waste" of an M6, but I get great pictures with it. The >> subjects find it informal and not intimidating. I use Speedotron strobes >> with diffusers, mount a radio trigger on the camera, and hand-hold it. >> >> I use only the Elmarit-M 90/2.8 for portrait work. >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information