Hi,

   If you have an SLR, you can use ASA400 film and a shutter of 1/1000th or
1/500th - with a built in light meter - you can then chose the aperture size
by the speed you want the shutter to be at. At 1/1000th - its stop action.
If  you don't have such a camera, check a pawn shop - l have a 32 year old
Mamiya - that has a 1/1000 on it and a built in light meter.  Also you can
use a tripod with the air bulb trip.

                                                        Trisha

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Deri James [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 12:58 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: Springtime in Texas
>
> On Monday 31 Mar 2003 5:07 pm, you wrote:
> > In a message dated 3/31/2003 2:42:28 AM Central Standard Time,
> >
> > [log in to unmask] writes:
> > >  always find a speed of 300 helpful for photography. (that was a canon
> > > ae-1) I don't know how fast my digital is.
> >
> > Does that help the shaking?
> >
> > Bobby
>
> Yes, the higher the "speed" the less light is needed to capture the image,
> so,
> assuming good lighting, the shutter is open for less time, which means
> blurring due to shake is less likely.
>
> Cheers
>
> Deri