[Leica] M9 for the wedding

[Tina Manley]

Yes, I totally agree about the focusing and using the M9.  Looks like you
nailed it more often than not.  That's an admirable thing!

Tina





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On Sun, May 8, 2016 at 8:27 PM, Richard Man <richard at richardmanphoto.com>
wrote:

> Have not used the M9 extensively for a while, as it's usually the 4x5 or
> the Hasselblad ;-) Anyway, for the niece's wedding, I used the M9 with the
> 1.4 ASPH Summicron 50, my daughter had the E-3, and my wife used the iPhone
> for video and some photos, and I took some shots with the 4x5, and the
> whole thing worked out great.
>
> Greg Rubenstein wondered how I nailed the focus in a darken Starbucks and
> with back light. Truth be told, my eyesight are getting worse and I see
> double quite often, so often I don't see the RF patch in total clarity.
> However, I have enough experience that I can do it "by fiat". i.e. it must
> be in focus because slightly off either direction and they look worse. A
> bit iffy but it serves me well. Indeed, I have no more trouble focusing in
> the dark room since it's the same technique.
>
> Anyway, it's wonderful to use the M9 in a "fast-pace" situation. Love it. I
> love the simplicity of the manual mode with the meter.
>
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