In a message dated 10/06/2000 11:20:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
lindertv@xxxxxxx writes:
> Of course everyone has his own ideas on what to use in this kind of
> situation, but I would choose lenses slightly differently.
> I would take a zoom lens, probably the manual 35-70, as a standard on
> my prime camera. Zooming is more practical than changing lenses and
> much faster - which you will appreciate when you want to shoot about
> 18 rolls of film during this wedding.
I thought about the 35-70 as well. Without an opportunity to scope the
location I thought the 28-48/4 might be safer if it was cramped quarters, the
assumption being I could always take a step closer, but I might be backed up
against the wall.
>
> BTW, that is 700 shots, so when the whole session takes 4 hours you
> will have to take 3 pictures per minute.... continuously! Quite a
> challenge, for photographer and equipment alike.
OK, so it's a little overkill. I'd rather have too much than too little,
though. The 100 speed stuff would probably be used *before* the wedding,
anyway. That is assuming the weather cooperates. I'm not holding out high
hopes for the December Ohio weather, but I want to be prepared if we get
lucky.
>
> I would keep my second camera ready with the 100mm lens, for
> portrait-like shots.
Good idea. Thanks.
>
> One wide angle lens, 28 or 24, would be nice for frames which you
> cannot take with 35mm - but I doubt if you will use them. Maybe for
> that odd shot outside, or a picture of the _whole_ dinner table?
My thoughts exactly.
>
> About the flash: don't forget to bring spare C batteries as well - you
> will need them if you want to have prolonged benefit from the fast
> recycling bounce grip.
> A Quantum Turbo for power would be even better. I don't know if the
> bounce grip will let you take up to 3 pics per minute.
Spare C's - added to the list. I should have remembered that.
>
> When using slave triggers, you must be absolutely sure that no one
> else present will use a camera too - or you will have a problem.
> Your ideas on the use of them are right: TTL will only apply for the
> flash wired to your camera, and the slaves will give full output (if
> they can keep up with your paces).
I know, I need to assume there will be other's there using flash as well. I
may need to rethink this, and hook up a T20 with a TTL cord. I'll probably
need a 5m cord - I only have a pair of 2m's and an 0.3m - and an assitant!
> The Stofen is indeed available for the T-32. The zoom head extension
> may do a good job when you have your 100mm lens mounted...
>
> I know next to nothing about filters - almost never using one but the
> odd polarizer... but I am sure others will share their expertise on
> that one.
>
> Just my 2¢...
Worth much more than that, thanks.
Paul Schings
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