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Subject: [Leica] Teaching an old dog new tricks: learning to shoot ultra-wide
From: abridge at mac.com (Adam Bridge)
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:18:43 -0800
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Extremely clear, ric.

Using the extreme depth of field well, instead of using a very shallow depth 
of field, will be the challenge for me, I think. It?s like shooting with a 
very big phone. :-)

adam

> On 2020 Feb 28, at 8:58 AM, CartersXRd via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> 
> wrote:
> 
> I think we tend to see them as having more width, but I find it helpful to 
> think of them having more foreground
> 
> they let you drop a background to less importance or include more 
> background
> 
> clear as mud right?
> 
> i find the ultrawide?s ability to use depth for emphasis MUCH more 
> important than it?s increased coverage (unless, of course, my back is 
> against the wall)
> 
> ric
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 28, 2020, at 11:42 AM, Adam Bridge via LUG <lug at 
>> leica-users.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I picked up a 23mm lens for my GFX system - that?s 18mm in the 35 world.
>> 
>> I?ve never used anything nearly so wide before and I?m daunted. Normally 
>> I live in the medium-telephoto world.
>> 
>> Suggestions about work that uses ultra wides? Thoughts about composition 
>> and handling most welcome. I do remember that keeping the lens level is 
>> essential.
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Adam Bridge
>> 
>> 
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