Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have been successful at holding 1 sec with Leicas ever since I started with a IIIg in 1957. The secret is in the breathing and the use of support obtained from leaning against a frame or at least using bone support rather than muscle support. Now, I carry a bean bag that my wife made for me. They work great whether against a vertical frame or a horizontal plane. Highly recommended. Roland Smith - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Honemann" <danh@selectsa.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 8:46 AM Subject: RE: [Leica] What - 30 sec ? > I've manage 1/8 and some 1/4 sec. shots with the 50 summicron on my M6. > Last week I tried a few 1/4 and 1/2 sec. shots with my 35 summilux; I'll > find out this week if they're sharp. Nice to know it's an option when > shooting with a Leica. > > Dan > > > I've had fine results using 1/4 second handheld (M3, 50 Summicron) as a > > substitute for some much-envied faster glass. Course i was younger and > > probably steadier then, but the f2 is still my fastest lens. At > > least we now > > have the option of much better faster films if we want to go that > > route. (my > > regular film is TriX). In fact, I'm going to try some 1/4 second > > again this > > week at the local coffee shop jazz night. > > > > bill > >