Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In my opinion a rangefinder like the M6 is the camera that can fully exploit the fast aperture of a Summilux. If ever I start buying Summilux lenses I will buy the M lenses. Why? The Leica M is not inhibited the SLR's flipping mirror and its inherent vibration. With a steady hand and today's fast and excellent film emulsion it is actually possible to shoot at speeds as slow as 1/8s and still obtain a reasonably good picture ... handheld without support, that is. With a wide latitude film like the Tri-X and a Summilux you hardly need to use flash. This is my opinion, off course. Regards, James Khor http://members.tripod.com/sattha29/index.html ****************************************************** Jim Brick said: Now about wasting your money on Summiluxs. I have sold all of my Summicrons and bought Summiluxs. Not all at once. Over a period of two years. I'm very happy that I did. I use f/1.4 often enough to justify the cost. Everyone has a different goal in their photographic endeavors. On my Hasselblad and 4x5 cameras, I have no use for anything wider than f/5.6. My M6 is a different story. I often use it in situations that need f/1.4. Either for very low light, or for minimum DOF. Or both. Jim Brick