Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]<< A really sharp picture (let us say that the end result is a 24x30 enlargement: 10x that is), that at close scrutinity (about 30 to 40 cm viewing distance) will show clearly defined outlines of small subject details is impossible to get with handheld shots below 1/250. Forget about that old rule that the reciprocal of the focal length is a good indication. I have seen in my workshops hundreds of pictures (yes Leica persons too) of people claiming that they had made pinsharp pictures at 1/8 that were very unsharp according to the definition above. >> Erwin -- the voice of reason and intelligence. Others who advocate sharp photos at 1/4 - the voice of puffery. Tom Shea