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Re: [OM] Blue Moon

Subject: Re: [OM] Blue Moon
From: Roger Wesson <roger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 11:03:45 +0000
Sorry Jim, you'll have to explain - I don't see where you're finding the
"humor".

Roger


"jlamadoo, home account" wrote:
> 
> What we're seeing here is the legendary British humor, right?
> 
> Roger said,
> >>>>>
> Hmm, well, if you want a sort of scenic shot of the moon over the bay, I
> think the 350 might be rather too long a focal length.<edited>
> 
> Then he said,
> >>>>>>>
> If you want some shots with just the moon in, the 350
> is possibly a bit short, as the moon is only half a degree wide - <edited>
> 
> Best of all, he finished with,
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> As far as metering goes, spot metering on the moon would be essential
> for moon-only shots, but for wider views, 4 minutes at f/4 on 100 speed
> film is a good starting point.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> 
> That was a "hoot", Roger.  Thanks for the chuckle.
> 
> Lamadoo

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