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For example, two heads off two packs reflecting off two v-flats/books/foamcores

blowing out a white background and reflecting off the wall for a return to subject at f/

22.5, with one head 10ft from subject with an umbrella or octabank. subject

exposure f/16.

How is the recycle time?

Thanks,

Doug

I am looking at the acute 1200 system through the profoto educational pricing

program. Though the price is unbeleavable, I am concerned that there is not enough

power to get f/11 f/16 in certain conditions, whereas the broncolor system would be

sufficient. Unfortunatly Broncolor is way more expensive. Could people with acute

experience let me know what they think. I am interested solely in studio lighting, so

it is not really important to me that the acutes are so portable and the broncolors are

not.

Thanks a lot,

Doug

Hi all, I am in Philadelphia for the weekend, and was wondering if

anyone knew of a store in central phile where I could check out the

voigtlander 25mm skopar lens. Thanks, Doug

Hi all,

I am in Philadelphia for the weekend, and was wondering if anyone

knew of a store in central phile where I could check out the

voigtlander 25mm skopar lens.

Thanks,

Doug

Hi Everybody,

The 15mm works fine with the Bessa-L because of the wide depth of field.

Because the L has no focusing system, or even viewfinder for that matter, I am

nervous to try a lens with a longer focal length. Has anyone used lenses from

25-35 or higher with a Bessa L? Suggestions. (I am trying to avoid shelling

out quite yet for a new RF body)

Thanks,

Doug

Thanks for all the advice, but I would appreciate even more.

A couple more questions?

Why a used, beat up M2 over a new Bessa?

What is a good way to finance a system? The fiscal prospects of a 1st year

college student are not hot. Summer jobs are a long way away.

Thanks,

Doug

PS, that posted photo was posted by the first poster, Jati. By the way, Jati, that

is a great shot. Can you tell me what focal length that is?

I am a student with the means to buy a new system over time. I have a huge

Nikon collection, but when I got my hands on a Voigtlander Bessa-L w/15mm

heliar I got hooked on "the feel." My style has definatly changed. I own an

F100 but use an FM with my grandad's 50 1.4 or my 35 f/2(when not using the

voigt!) because it just suits my style now.

Logically I should by the bessa r and lenses accordingly, but If I start building

a kit now, why not make it the best to start with, even if it means starting small.

I have a long "photographic life" (as sam abell would say) to live and want get

into Leica lenses from the get-go.

They cost some major money though. How can I get started? Any downside

to an old M body? Am I wrong not to get a cheaper/lower quality brand?

Please help me make an informed decision.

Sincerely,

Doug Brody