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[OM] Re: Adding a little science to the group photograph

Subject: [OM] Re: Adding a little science to the group photograph
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:55:46 -0500
Close the eyes for a second or two, open and then blink a few times and 
then take the shot.  But they will tire of this game before long.  Some 
will also instinctively close their eyes in anticipation of a bright flash.

Chuck Norcutt

Ian Nichols wrote:
> On 20/12/06, usher99@xxxxxxx <usher99@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> Blinking frequency is also a function of activity.  One suspects this 
>> decreases when posing for a a group picture.  He also used a system with a 
>> faster sych speed than my OM-2.  I would rather trust  Dr. Flash's judgment 
>> as to how many shots are required for a keeper.
> 
> Hmm, I have this half-assed, untested theory which says the best
> approach to this problem would be some sort of external stimulus to
> make everyone blink immediately .... then you release the shutter in
> the short window before someone blinks again.
> 
><snip>

  maybe even tell them all to Blink!,
> then release the shutter as soon as they do?

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