Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 03:35 PM 15/08/98 -0400, you wrote: >Any one tried to use split density on M cameras. I realize that if I place >the line right down the middle I'll have no problems. Not necessarily so. You may have problems. How far out does the lens shade go? Is it a hard or soft edge ND filter? But how about say 30% >down. I know that on a normal SLR (I use pentex 6x7) that I must reposition >the filter as the lens closes down(i.e. if I cover the top 30% of the image >with the lens wide open as the aperture get smaller that 30% might now be >only 10%.)The obvious answer is to use a slr but I believe the photography >should be as difficult as possible. Did I read this right. "I believe photography should be as difficult as possible." This application demands using an SLR. Save the rangefinder for what it is best at, and use an SLR when the application screams for it. Keep your photography as simple as possible, and if you really want to be masochistic, stick pins in your ears during your spare time. >I'm not looking for a physics lesson here, just some anecdotal advice. - -GH