Tom,
If you use the 35/2.8 shift for any of the architecture, would be curious
what you think of it. Using one is quite different from all the rest.
You didn't mention having a tripod with you which makes using a manual
stop-down shift lens easier, but it's not essential. I've used mine hand
held very carefully with decent results, so don't be afraid to try that,
especially if you're shooting some of the architecture. Forgetting to stop
down with the OM-4 in auto mode was easy to do early on. Focusing _before_
setting exposure helped. Turning the aperture ring with it wide open shows
no change in metering which reminds me to stop down. Using a shift lens
frequently gives an appreciation for the convenience of "auto" lenses.
-- John
At 14:46 6/9/00 , Tom Scales wrote:
>
>I did go for a short walk yesterday (have to get some OM content in). This
>is the kit I brought (only I would faithfully pack a camera bag on the way
>to a transplant).
>
>OM-4T
>21/2
>38/2.8 Shift (my first chance to really use it)
>50/1.8 (don't really know why)
>35-70/3.5-4.5 (I love this little thing)
>75-150/4 (didn't want the weight of a bigger zoom)
>90/2 Macro (how can you go anywhere without it)
>T20
>
>Well, spelling it out it seems like a lot for this trip.
>
>I walked along the river and the hiking trails and took a few shots of the
>water and a few back at the medical center and a few just interesting macro
>shots. The river is quite a ways below the medical center (something like
>300 steps, easy down, difficult up---particularly since it's 90 degrees)
>Today I'll walk around the University campus and probably focus on the
>architecture (yes, strong-willed man that I am, I won't even LOOK at the
>attractive young college women).
>
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