[Leica] IMGs: Across the street - July 4th

[tedgrant at shaw.ca (tedgrant at shaw.ca)]

George Lottermoser SHOWED:
Subject: [Leica] IMGs: Across the street - July 4th


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Hi George,
A nice set of fire works images to say the least!  Curiosity? Are you 
working off a tripod or hand holding?

Back ground would kind of indicate a tripod? I've just read another post 
asking what exposure did you use? And you offered 1/2 second, so that kind 
of answers my question.

During the closing ceremonies at Olympic Games it's usually in the evening 
with a mind blowing visual show of fire works. However  "tripods are not 
allowed!" That means covering the events regardless of size of lens, but one 
can work with a monopod. But most photogs at the closing ceremonies are so 
glad it's over they tend to hand hold and shoot the brilliant fireworks, 
massive explosions the night sky on some becomes much like daylight, 
including enough to light the crowds and stands.

I've shot many of them even using pushed Kodachrome to ASA 500.... Yep it 
was possible after the Calgary winter games when KODAK introduced some of us 
to test shooting at the pushed rate and it was quite remarkable results. We 
shot all the indoor events in this fashion. Surpised a number of 
photographers when we'd load Kodachrome for the Ice Skating indoor events 
while in a photo position. Comments were: "Hey that's Kodachrome you can't 
shoot that in here!" We just smiled and the next day or so prints were 
posted on the wall of the KODAK Press Centre. :-)

However, when the games were over and we had proven it was quite possible 
with great results a small glitch ws introduced by KODAK. :-) With this 
pushing knowledge, later I shot it during the real world of day to day 
assignments at ASA 500 and asked KODAK for pushed processing. READY? KODAK 
were quite willing to do so for $50.00 per roll! That ended that wonderful 
bit of pushed processing as a client paying regular film costs plus the 
extra $50. per roll opted out of that deal right quick! Kodachrome or no 
Kodachrome!

In any event hand holding and I'll add at higher ASA ratings than yours, it 
is possible if the explosions are big and brilliant, one can have some 
mobility of shooting directions by hand holding. Besides I hate tripods as 
they destroy your mobility when shooting sports! It's no different than the 
equipment one uses.... the assignment dictates what gear and how many 
cameras, whatever?

So did you tripod or no?
cheers,
ted.