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"Patrick L." wrote in message ... 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 |
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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." |
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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." |
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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: |
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"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 |
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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? Ciao! Gordon Moat A G Studio http://www.allgstudio.com/gallery.html Updated! |
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"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. Peter |
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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! |
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