At 10:52 PM 3/3/98 -0500, Scott Withrow wrote in part: > >The best possible dupe is another original shot 1/6th of a second later. >I realize that not every one has a motor, but having extras is almost an >absolute necessity if you plan on showing slides, submitting them for >publication. Heck, shooting extras can even save you from processing >glitches like pinholes or stains. Having that safety net eases my >concerns about repeadedly projecting original slides. > Scott is absolutely correct on shooting multiples. I think that mode of operation has become standard for most shooters. That is certainly the case with the folks I frequently shoot with. The only problem arises with old originals that were shot without the benefit of a motor drive. These are truly one-of-a-kind originals of equipment and scenes that can never be repeated. In cases like this, I am mighty reluctant to loan originals for publication (I've done it, but grudgingly) because of the damage they might incur....not to mention total loss. I am not quite as uneasy using them in a slide presentation because, (1) the originals are in my control and, (2) they will only be projected for a short period of time a limited number of times.
Yup, there is nothing better than having duplicate originals for all the reasons Scott mentioned. JCL ______________________________________________________________________ John C. Lucas Looking across the Rio Grande (River) at Glorieta Pass -> SPORRS: 'Serious Photographers Of Railroad Related Subjects' -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs/ -> Message © 1998 SPORRS® - All Rights Reserved
