Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/08/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bob, I don't see the described wide light scale as being detrimental to using slide film. No more than any other occasion where you use transparency film and must expose it thoughtfully (and I would think, not dissimilarly to a DSLR regarding not blowing highlights?). Certainly the colour neg has a greater latitude, as we all know. But think of all of those luscious greens and ocean blues. Velvia 100F through Leica glass is awfully good. Regarding the HDR approach of combining multiple separate exposures of the same scene, I've read another variation recently. A single RAW capture is converted three times, biasing for highlight, mid-tones, shadow exposure. Then those three RAW conversions combined. Can't wait to see what you come back with and post after your trip. Cheers Saturated fine grain Hoppy -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of bob palmieri Sent: Monday, 28 August 2006 08:08 To: lug@leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] Re: Read my lips - no new cameras (Gene DuPrey) On Aug 27, 2006, Gene DuPrey wrote: > Bob, > > I would caution the use of slide film in Hawaii, as you will find > the lightscale very wide and slide film does not have the latitude > to capture it like print film. My personnal opinion - Iwasted alot > \of shots on slide film and had much better results on print film. > Photo possibilities are vast and you will need lots of film. Have > a good time out there. We are planning a trip for next July. > > Gene Gene - Thanks for the good wishes and advice. Based on the early responses of you, Frank & Hoppy I'm beginning to think that this expedition would be an ideal situation in which to try some of this "High Dynamic Range Photography" I've been reading about, in which you shoot a few snaps of the same scene on a 'pod at different exposures and put them together in the All-Powerful Computer. Bob Palmieri _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information