[Leica] Slowly we learn, step by step, about the Nocti and the M8

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GeeBee:

That's a sweet shot.

In my gut, it makes me wish I was there.

'Nuff said?


Bob



On Aug 7, 2008, at 12:57 AM, Gee Bee wrote:

From: "Bill Larsen" <von-ohlen@sbcglobal.net>

Subject: [Leica] Slowly we learn, step by step, about the Nocti and  
the M8


> I am not terribly good at low light photography and I haven't  
> mastered the intricacy of the M8 yet.  This picture was taken when  
> it was so dark that I really couldn't see well enough to focus, much  
> less walk without a flashlight.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Bill+Larsen/L1000580.jpg.html
>
> I have learned not to take the M8 over 640 asa... make the exposure  
> corrections in camera raw....and set the shutter speed to something  
> that I can actually hand handle (which isn't 1/15th second)  This  
> pix is much brighter than my eyes remember.  Is that a no-no to our  
> people that actually have ethics about this?  And do I correct the  
> light balance to not reflect that the light was from a single 12  
> volt light on the side of a trailer?
>
> regards, Bill Larsen
>
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Hi Will,

Looks like a shot from someone who has 'mastered' everything he needs  
to know. Terrific mood/ambience, I could practically hear the music.  
Super shot!

--Graham


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