The Value of the Ten-Foot Shot

[lynnb]

I meant to add, thank you Dan for this thread!

 

[jsrockit]

For me, one of the most valuable concepts in street photography is the ten-foot shot. Weegee mentions this in his writings. In his case, ten feet was useful for a full-length photo at a known f/stop when using flash. And he, along with most press photographers used flashbulbs for shooting during both night and day. They would walk around with their Speed Graphics racked to 10 feet and their lens set to the correct stop, and their shutters cocked.

Dan, I don't do it the same way, but I get what you mean. With 28mm, 35mm, and 50mm lenses... I know where to stand to frame my shot before I even bring the camera to my eyes. It just comes with using the same focal lengths all of the time.

 

[MrFujicaman]

Mr Fujicaman - thanks for that table!
Cheers,

Lynn, I made a spread sheet with this info-if you want a copy PM me and I'll email it to you.

I printed out the spread sheet and reduced it on my office copier and laminated it to carry in my camera bag-I've reached the age I can't memorize everything anymore.