Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Robert Stevens wrote: >> The resulting files show that the Noctilux vignettes at F1, but seems fine >> at 5.6. >>>>>> Hi Bob, It's an interesting test. However, I guess no one warned you the Noctilux does the vignetting thing wide open or you could have saved a bunch of time and film and just gone out and shot a bunch of images..:) Being an old time Noctilux user, usually in light conditions others fear to tread, :) a tiny word of advice: Just go out and shoot everything you can at 1.0 and forget all the testing stuff, you'll be more satisfied and will have some incredible pictures the likes you've never done before. Then if you want to do "really scary f.1.0 light level things," use T-max 3200 at 6400 and at shutter speeds of 1/15th or 1/30th! Just make sure the light is totally the pits and show no fear. Just go for it!!!!! :) That's when you'll be blown away with what Noctilux "low light images" are all about. :) Most important, have fun doing it. Then tell the guys and gals to look at what you did, as all the Nocti folks know about the vignetting and use it to make dramatic photos. :) And there isn't anything like a Noctilux image at f 1.0! :) Ted Grant This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler. http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant