I know what you mean, Chris. At my company's Christmas party, I too mounted
my trusty 50/1.4 to my OM-2n. I opted for the 2n over my 1n because I was
worried that I would not be able to see the meter in the low light. I was
right and the camera spent most of the night on auto. I used the same Fuji
1600 film, opened up the lens and let the camera do the rest. Focusing was
tough in the very low light, but I managed OK (later I learned about zone
focusing - so that's what those numbers on the lens are for - d'oh!).
I was very unobtrusive and got lots of candid shots. Many people didn't even
notice me and those who did wondered how I was taking pictures without a
flash. As a new photographer, the most uncomfortable person that night was
me. The shots came out great, and now adorn our company bulletin board. I
even got one of my boss that I will reserve for bonus time next month - but
that's another story...
Mike V.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris O'Neill" <coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2001 2:16 AM
Subject: RE: [OM] 50mm f/1.2 Versions
> Awhile back, there was a discussion (started by me, I think?) about
> using very high speed film, specifically 1600 ASA. At about the same
> time, there was 'nuther discussion bout problems with using daylight
> film without flash where the lighting is incandescent.
>
> Tonight, Cori and I went to my work's Christmas pot luck dinner. (Yeah,
> we're a month late... we weren't able to settle on a date before the
> holidays, so we held in now). So, just as an experiment, I took my OM-
> 2, the trusty Zuiko 50/1.4 lens, a roll of Fuji SuperHQ 1600, and an 80A
> tungsten-to-daylight correction filter.
>
> I had a blast! At previous functions, when I took all the shots using the
> T20, it was impossible to get "candids" because everyone was aware
> they were about to be "blasted" with a photo flash. So, those who were
> camera shy were able to duck or run away, and everyone else seems to
> appear "stiff" as they braced themselves for the flash.
>
> Not tonight! The first couple of shots got the usual, "Oh no... he's at
it
> again!" response but, after awhile, nobody seemed to notice I was still
> taking photos. I meandered around for 'bout an hour... chatting...
> nibbling munchies... snapping shots from time to time... it was *SO*
> unobtrusive and natural. Btw, because of the fast lens and film, most of
> the shots were able to be taken at F1.4 or F2.8 at 1/125 second
> exposures even with the lost on 1 stop (or is it two???) with the 80A
> filter! Pretty darned impressive! :-)
>
> Anyway, It will be interesting to see how the photos turn out. I've never
> used an 80A filter (did I get the right one, gang???) and 1600 film
before,
> so I'm hoping I "got it right" and don't end up with a bunch of cr*p
shots.
>
> Will report back once the film returns from the lab.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris
>
> ---
> I'm *not* a Zuikoholic.... I'm a Zuikohobbiest!
> Chris O'Neill (coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx)
> http://www.nucleus.com/~coneill
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