Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/15

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Subject: [Leica] f/8 and be there
From: "Sal DiMarco,Jr." <sdmp007@pressroom.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 07:22:10 -0400
 
Lug Nuts,
        It is said in the very early days of news photography (1920s & 30s),
all one needed to know was "ten feet, f/8 and be there."
        It's the simplest guide to photography. Remember back then, they
shot was a 4x5 Speed Graphic and flash bulbs.
Happy Snaps,
Sal DiMarco, Jr.
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