Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/11/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Peter >One mistake was that I used my EOS 580 EX II as an >auto-thyristor flash, but forgot to change the flash's >ISO to 400 from 100. In the beginning, I used a flash on my M6 several times, but gave it up. M6 classic cameras (not the TTL models) are made for available light, using a flash on them requires guesstimation exposure methods which may speed down your shooting and lead to a lot of unsatisfying results. Using faster lenses, and faster films, instead of flash, is my recommendation. >Anyone know where I can get a 5 to 10 dollar eyecup made of >rubber, with a steel screw-in ring? Have a look at this one. It does not need to be screwed in. http://www.leicagoodies.com/scoop.html >I am thrilled to be able to take decent photos at 1/15th sec, maybe >1/8 and 1/4 is possible sometimes too, I think. I will see soon when >my other films are developed. Any thoughts here? How slow can you go? Depends on your hand. Below 1/15 it's getting a challenge unless you can lean against something. Fast lenses might help to keep the speed at heldable levels in low light. >Most people use Leicas for b&w. What are your thoughts >on using it for transparencies and for colour negatives? No problems with that. Leica lenses give very natural, warm colors. Didier