Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/05/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Edward Meyers wrote: > This LED illumination device could be a big help. On the other hand > when you shoot in very low light...you know you'll be using the lens > wide open and you also know that you'll be shooting at a relatively > long shutter speed. I'm satisfied with my R4, without the lights. > Don't LEDs use lots of battery "juice"? I have a camera with LEDs > that light up inside it. But that's another story--about pushing > film speed and reducing contrast. Ed Meyers In certain instances, the illumination feature is most advantagest with the lens closed down - long b+w exposures in fading twilight (I understand John Sexton will make 7+ minute exposures) and even macro work (less than 30 seconds in color) at dusk. Needless to say, a tripod is a must. Bill Christensen