Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] It has been asked a million times Focusing Infrared Film with a M6
From: Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net>
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 11:17:50 -0400
References: <200008271141.EAA29177@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
 
I've used Kodak IR film in my non-TTL M6 many times, without problems.  In
fact, since viewing doesn't take place through the lens, it is easy to use
with a dark filter like the 89B (which I use) or the darker 87.

I don't think TTL is an issue here.

Dan C.

At 08:53 AM 27-08-00 -0700, Jerald Rosenfeld wrote:
> I am sure that this topic has been hit a million times. I looked in the
>archives and  only found sketchy information.
>1. What is the procedure in focusing Infrared Film using a M6TTL.
>2.  IS there a problem with infrared leaks with the cloth curtain?
>3. Must I forfeit and just shoot at at small apertures?
>Thank you for the information in advance?
>
>