Hi Paul Do you use hyperfocus? For lenses 35mm and wider I often use that in combination with apertures f8 and smaller, and you will get fairly sharp photos on most occasions.
I usually figure out the exposure in my surroundings, set that, hyperfocus ... and proceed to frame and shoot, regardless of whether using SLR or RF cameras. Minimum fiddling. Someone pointed out today the advantage of an RF camera like the Bessa where you can typically shoot shutter speeds 1-2 stops slower than equivalent SLR because there is no mirror vibration. So for instance, instead of using the inverse rule that a 50mm lens should be used down to between 1/30 and 1/60 at best, in theory one could handhold it down to 1/15 if steady, with an RF camera. Furthermore, the advantage of any RF camera is to epitomize what Lomographers call "shoot from the hip" . Very approximate framing, focus and shooting. Different approach to shooting compared to SLRs :) Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2002 07:47:12 -0400 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Pentax vs Voigtlander Bessa In 2000 and 2001, I acquired a stable of fixed-lens Yashica and Konica rangefinders and began using them as my go-everywhere cameras. The results were quite satisfactory. But I never got the knack for focusing quickly, and by the time I'd get my subject in focus, he or she would see me fiddling and ask me to stop. Also, exposure compensation was not easy, requiring a turn of the difficult-to-reach ISO dial. Compensation is, however, easier on other fixed-lens RFs. I've sold off all but one RF, a Yashica Electro GL (40/1.7, 6 elements in 4 groups, ISO 1600 dial). It's very sharp even at f/2. I use it solely to get great, vibration-free, available-light backstage shots at school plays and other indoor events. But even for this, I'm using my SLRs more, because they focus so much more quickly. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
