Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/10/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Marvin wrote: <<<<<<<I wonder if there is a mirror bounce problem hand held at 1/30 or less or does the human body absorb the vibration>>>>> Anyone that has had to make a living via photography, or, who has a competitive target shooting background, knows that your body, if used properly, can do amazing things, including absorbing SLR vibrations. This is a learned ability. Heartbeat, breathing, moving into the target/subject, squeeze release, etc. When learned properly, It works very well. However, if one has not been exposed to the proper techniques, or learned the techniques by necessity (empty wallet,) it could seem impossible. Even people with a nervous disorder can learn techniques to "hold steady". Practice make perfect. My R7's are the most dampened SLR's I've ever owned. I suspect the R8 might be even better. But don't kid yourself that the M cameras are entirely quiet. Getting the shutter started uses Newton's 1st (I think) law of motion... "every action produces an equal and opposite reaction". When the shutter STARTS moving on one direction, the camera will also move in the opposite direction. This is why in competition air guns, they use double opposing air pistons. Their opposed motion basically cancels Newton's law. Jim