thegyoza Posted October 16, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 16, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yo Ho~ I am using Leica MP without flash and Ilford Delta 400 film I have this problems I have encountered several times How can I take pictures indoor? I am sure you pro people can teach me how ...and yes, without flash and in a street photography style^^ I don't really want to go high ISO tho Not really a fan of tripod either... Please help! Thanks Gyo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andybarton Posted October 16, 2007 Share #2 Posted October 16, 2007 Learn how to hold it steady at longer shutter speeds? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted October 16, 2007 Share #3 Posted October 16, 2007 Learn to use lower shutter speed, wider aperture, or even faster film. I have pushed Kodak 3200 TMZ to 12,800 with T Max developer it has grain, but can get images in almost dark conditions. This was shot from the hip at 1/4 @ F1.8 on Leica M4-P with Fuji Neopan Across (pushed 1 stop) It was practically dark any noise you see is from the scanner/jpg incidentally (prints look better) Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted October 16, 2007 Share #4 Posted October 16, 2007 I guess the other comment would be to identify your subject and make your exposure decisions on that. Allow yourself to lose the background into a black void and recognise you have to adjust your composition. Even if you can get a good average exposure across the frame chances are parts that are important are going to be ouside the range of your film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted October 16, 2007 Share #5 Posted October 16, 2007 Using a Leica M indoors with 400 ASA is akin to shooting a rifle for accuracy. One must learn how to hold for maximum staediness using any and all available rest points and breath control along with shutter control. Breath control is achieved by taking a breath in and letting it out part ways and then holding your breath. The intial intake allows you not to have to breath for a few moments while you slowly depress the shutter button. In rifle control, you never actually know when the gun will shoot and its the same with shutter control. As you become more familair with the tehcnique, it speeds up to where it can seem like normal picture taking to an outside observer. I also use a motor M and believe it or not, it allows me faster steadier pictures when shooting in a sequence since I don't have to interrupt my hold on the camera to wind the film. Resting your elbows on any available surface or the camera on a fixed surface allows a steadier rest and if all else fails, its the tripod! Hope this helps. Practise.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frc Posted October 16, 2007 Share #6 Posted October 16, 2007 Hold the cam steady. Expect no miracles. It's only a Leica! I use one daily and often fail. Is pro making lots of money or doing a lot of photography. Often payed, often not. Posters, calendars, books, exhibits and all that, yes. This is the real amateur speaking! Don't expect tack sharp pics, make atmosphere, create the big picture and forget about the small details. Lo light, lo fi! Practice............... a lot;-) MP, Fuji sensia 400, Lux 35 asph. regards, Francis this pics is from a series I did for the dutch seafearers trust, on tour soon. no one asked about sharpness, it's the sailor on board and ashore that counts. The girl is no sailor, she's safe bihind the bar. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/35851-taking-pictures-indoor-without-flash-light/?do=findComment&comment=378249'>More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted October 21, 2007 Share #7 Posted October 21, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) David, If you process your own film it's easy. I regularly uprate (push) HP5, Delta 400 or Tri-X by a stop to ASA800. Using a fast lens eg a summilux, there are few pictures you can't get by going down to 1/15th or even 1/8th second handheld. Just practise! Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted October 21, 2007 Share #8 Posted October 21, 2007 I agree with the notion above about breathing; learn to control it and steady your arms/hands, and you will be fine. I use even f2 lenses/delta 400 inside a home and get results I am happy with. I think with the summilux 50/1.4 and delta 3200 combination lets you shoot in almost any dim, candle-lit situation with good results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrisfoto Posted October 29, 2007 Share #9 Posted October 29, 2007 If you have control over the lighting, you can add some tungsten lighting. Get some reflectors from the hardware store (the kind that are used for work lights) and place 2 or 3 in various positions, so you bounce some extra light into the room. You add variable dimmers to these lights. Thus, you avoid the impact of flash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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