Re: Time Savers in the Field
Kirk,
Great subject and great tips. These are going in the notebook. Keep them coming. Thanks?
_Tony
Re: Time Savers in the Field
Well these are good.
I keep cables on each lens.
Insted of lens wraps I keep them in a Gnass gear case that holds four, so with one quick zip I can grab what I want
Keep my spot meter on a lanyard around my neck so I don't fumble looking for it.
I use a viewing card constantly to help me with subject relationships, finding the best spot for my trip pod, helping with lens selection, etc. I make mine out of flexible plastic and keep one in my back pocket. This probably saves me the most time.
Keep the camera set up in the car with the 210mm on it, so I don't have to fish around for stuff if light is happening.
Those are few more.
Re: Time Savers in the Field
Kirk, I do all of your "8" except 5. I'll have to try that. Instead of lens-wraps I use two Knass cases, with the lenses always in the same order.
I use a "Photogs vest" in which I carry everything but camera and lens. The Toho is light enough that I leave it on the tripod, without a lens. All I need to do is mount a lens and slip on the dark-cloth.
Re: Time Savers in the Field
On our trip to Chaco, Eric turned me on to the Gnass Rapid Load File Pouch for keeping readyloads and holder organized and convenient. I ordered one but haven't got it yet. It could prove very useful. I like the idea of the Lens case too. I just ordered two.
Re: Time Savers in the Field
Ron. I got that trick from Fred Picker. It works best with field 4x5's as you eye ends up about at lens level.
Re: Time Savers in the Field
1. I keep my Arca S with both standards constantly on the rail in a special case. It can even have a lens of choice on.
2. If I know I go for a "fleeting scene" and I don't need movements I take my special cameras that are locked with focus on infinity (meteorological pictures). I always try to foresee if the light is too quick and I choose the camera according to it.
3. I use RFH, even on a monorail, if the format allows. Less hassle with multiple exposures.
4. Strict order in the camera case allows me to work automatically, taking the accessories out in a "subconscious" mode.
Re: Time Savers in the Field
I get to the scene with plenty of time.
Re: Time Savers in the Field
When I am shooting from the car, I keep the camera on the tripod, my favorite lens on the camera, filters and holders in one of those geekly Zone IV belts, incident meter in my pocket - much faster IF it works in the situation, and I have a mulitfocus view finder on the camera so I can sight in the POV as I go. If I am really in a hurry, I just frame and focus with the rangerfinder. Nothing faster than a Technika or Graphic in a pinch.
Re: Time Savers in the Field
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Darcy Cote
I get to the scene with plenty of time.
And when that is not possible?