Re: Film for graduation (and a LONG note on zooms, primes, 'n' stuff)

2002-05-23 Thread David . Mann
Maris V. Lidaka Sr. wrote: How would you use a table-top tripod at a graduation ceremony? I have the Bogen, but should I set it up on the person's head in front of me? I would love to see you try that :) I used my girlfriend's head as a monopod once. She's a bit shorter than I am and she

RE: Film for graduation (and a LONG note on zooms, primes, 'n' stuff)

2002-05-22 Thread Mishka
Mark, How about having a 1 stop faster prime? That would mean half the shutter speed, which directly translates into the sharpness, when shot with a monopod. Also, I don't know what are restrictions on the shooting the graduation, but a slower, f/4 prime 200mm lens, together with a lightweight

Re: Film for graduation (and a LONG note on zooms, primes, 'n' stuff)

2002-05-22 Thread Maris V. Lidaka Sr.
How would you use a table-top tripod at a graduation ceremony? I have the Bogen, but should I set it up on the person's head in front of me? Maris - Original Message - From: Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 10:07 AM Subject: RE: Film for

RE: Film for graduation (and a LONG note on zooms, primes, 'n' stuff)

2002-05-22 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Maris V. Lidaka Sr. stuff) How would you use a table-top tripod at a graduation ceremony? I have the Bogen, but should I set it up on the person's head in front of me? Yes, this is great way