Question for rangefinder users

"Patrick L." wrote in message
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How slow of a shutter speed have you been able to use without a tripod or
monopod, and still get a viable shot? (Doesn't have to be razor sharp,
just usable).

Are there any samples on the net?

Patrick

When I did weddings, I did everything possible to add weight. Very heavy
flash and the heaviest monopod Bogen made. A leaf shutter is your best
friend. Shooting inside with no monopod, w/ a slow portrait film and the
shutter at 1/125 or 1/250, the available lite image won't come out at all,
just the flash image. Shooting outdoors, the monopod steadied it. Just
don't fall into the fast film trap, or you'll start to get double images.
Just make sure you bracket a test roll, as many flashes are over-rated. What
ever you do, don't use the meter. If you set the flash @ ASA 100 and it says
up to 20 ft @ f5.6; that's it, leave it at 5.6. And don't focus on the fly.
Focus on the door and tell the couples to stand there. If you don't move,
every shot will be framed the same, one couple at a time. If you get a
yellow magic marker, and scribble all over the flash lens, they'll come out
warmer and not so "flash blue". Good luck.
Bob Hickey

Patrick L. choreographed a chorus line of high-kicking electrons to spell
out:

How slow of a shutter speed have you been able to use without a tripod or
monopod, and still get a viable shot? (Doesn't have to be razor sharp,
just usable).

Does no tripod or monopod include no bracing whatsoever? In any case, I've
worked on my shooting with three or four pounds of SLR gear and a short
lens and can get that down to about 1/10th sec with some consistency as
long as I've not had *too* much caffeine. With point and shoots and small
digitals, which are as close to a traditional rangefinder that I've got,
about the same times, though usually I'll try to brace myself against
something with those.

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__ A L L D O N E! B Y E B Y E!
(__ * _ _ _ _
__)|| | |(_)| \ "...and then, the squirrels attacked."

Patrick L. choreographed a chorus line of high-kicking electrons to spell
out:

How slow of a shutter speed have you been able to use without a tripod or
monopod, and still get a viable shot? (Doesn't have to be razor sharp,
just usable).

Does no tripod or monopod include no bracing whatsoever? In any case, I've
worked on my shooting with three or four pounds of SLR gear and a short
lens and can get that down to about 1/10th sec with some consistency as
long as I've not had *too* much caffeine. With point and shoots and small
digitals, which are as close to a traditional rangefinder that I've got,
about the same times, though usually I'll try to brace myself against
something with those.

--
__ A L L D O N E! B Y E B Y E!
(__ * _ _ _ _
__)|| | |(_)| \ "...and then, the squirrels attacked."

In article ,
says...


How slow of a shutter speed have you been able to use without a tripod or
monopod, and still get a viable shot? (Doesn't have to be razor sharp,
just usable).


Are there any samples on the net?


Patrick



If you use a neck strap and hold the camera with the strap taut
and the camera at chest level instead of eye level you may be able
to get 1/4 sec. You would need to focus and frame first, and leave
a little space around the subject for misdirecting the camera.
A pocket size tripod leaning against the back of a pew or even against
a column will do wonders.

--
Robert D Feinman
Landscapes, Cityscapes and Panoramic Photographs
http://robertdfeinman.com
mail:

In article ,
says...


How slow of a shutter speed have you been able to use without a tripod or
monopod, and still get a viable shot? (Doesn't have to be razor sharp,
just usable).


Are there any samples on the net?


Patrick



If you use a neck strap and hold the camera with the strap taut
and the camera at chest level instead of eye level you may be able
to get 1/4 sec. You would need to focus and frame first, and leave
a little space around the subject for misdirecting the camera.
A pocket size tripod leaning against the back of a pew or even against
a column will do wonders.

--
Robert D Feinman
Landscapes, Cityscapes and Panoramic Photographs
http://robertdfeinman.com
mail:

"Gordon Moat" wrote in message
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[SNIP]
I usually only do vertical shots at really slow shutter speeds, since
those
allow for this unusual bracing method that I have developed. I am able to
brace the camera on my forehead, though I am not sure this would work
for a right eye dominant photographer.


Or a Klingon...


Peter

Bandicoot wrote:

"Gordon Moat" wrote in message
...
[SNIP]
I usually only do vertical shots at really slow shutter speeds, since
those
allow for this unusual bracing method that I have developed. I am able to
brace the camera on my forehead, though I am not sure this would work
for a right eye dominant photographer.


Or a Klingon...

Peter

Why do I get the impression that you use the Vulcan Death Grip on your
cameras?

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
A G Studio
http://www.allgstudio.com/gallery.html Updated!

"Gordon Moat" wrote in message
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Bandicoot wrote:

"Gordon Moat" wrote in message
...
[SNIP]
I usually only do vertical shots at really slow shutter speeds, since
those
allow for this unusual bracing method that I have developed. I am able
to
brace the camera on my forehead, though I am not sure this would work
for a right eye dominant photographer.


Or a Klingon...

Peter

Why do I get the impression that you use the Vulcan Death Grip on your
cameras?


Not long ago I was demonstrating some hand exercises in a hospital, showing
one that pianists use. No sooner had I held up my hand than three people
simultaneously called out "Live long and prosper". Guess I don't need to
describe the exercise to you...

On the death grip, though, I do find it can contribute to camera shake. I
did mind meld with one of my LXs a while back though.



Peter

Bandicoot wrote:

"Gordon Moat" wrote in message
...
Bandicoot wrote:

"Gordon Moat" wrote in message
...
[SNIP]
I usually only do vertical shots at really slow shutter speeds, since
those
allow for this unusual bracing method that I have developed. I am able
to
brace the camera on my forehead, though I am not sure this would work
for a right eye dominant photographer.


Or a Klingon...

Peter

Why do I get the impression that you use the Vulcan Death Grip on your
cameras?


Not long ago I was demonstrating some hand exercises in a hospital, showing
one that pianists use. No sooner had I held up my hand than three people
simultaneously called out "Live long and prosper". Guess I don't need to
describe the exercise to you...

On the death grip, though, I do find it can contribute to camera shake. I
did mind meld with one of my LXs a while back though.

Let me guess . . . it was the pink one!

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
A G Studio
http://www.allgstudio.com/gallery.html Updated!