Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/10/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Joe Berenbaum wrote: > > At 11:11 11/10/97 -0400, you wrote: > > >Best bet, Tmax 3200 and Tmax developer at exactly what KODAK recommends > >and you wont be dissappointed. I'd be heavy duty use with the Noctilux > >wide open or not more then 1 to 1 1/2 stops down. and you'll have pictures > >the likes you have never had before. > >Have no fear with the Summilux 1.4 wide open as it is an extremely fine > >lens to work with under that type of light condition. > >I realize you are about to receive 8 million film/developer combinations, > >but I've shot this kind of stuff on paying assignments so my suggestion is > >directly related to "if you screw-up you don't get paid" and lets say I > >was handsomely payed for the results. :) > >And they made a great cllection of 11X14 prints. > >ted > > Thanks Ted, and thanks to everyone who responded with advice and > recommendations. My box of Tmax 3200 arrived this morning. I have a sense > now of what my mission is! > > Joe Berenbaum I've shot in extremely low light. I shot in a dark coffehouse with my Noctilux (M-3/M6) with HP-5 rated at iso 400 and I did not, repeat, did not underexpose! I used a Pentx digital spot to place the faces of the poets on Zone VI. I developed in ID-11 for about 40-50% longer than the published speed. I got excellent results. Once I obtain a scanner I'll be sure to send you some of my images if you'd like. My spot meter reading of the faces was EV3. I doubt, that unless you shoot in pitch dark, you will not have a problem. BTW my exposure readings were 1/60 or 1/30 at F1. Hope this helps!