[Leica] IMG: Airport Experiment

[Jim Nichols]

I was interested in checking out the E-1 & Takumar 200/4 as a 
combination I could use at the airport.  Since most airport shots are 
pre-focused, an accurate infinity stop is important.  I had previously 
ground the lens adapter to match another lens, but had no experience 
with the 200.  Though the day was overcast, I decided to stand at the 
terminal building with the camera on a monopod and give it a try.  This 
image was shot of a departing Piper Arrow on the most distant runway.  
It was shot at ISO 200, 1/800 at f/5.6.  From the large view, I'm 
satisfied it has potential.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190307-P3077725.JPG.html

For those who wonder why bother with the 15-yr old E-1, I would point 
out that, in addition to the very good Kodak CCD sensor, it is also the 
most robust camera body that I could choose for supporting the 680 
ounces of metal and glass of the 1960s Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 
1:4/200 with metal shade.

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA