Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: MLU
From: Bernard <5521.g23@g23.relcom.ru>
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 09:07:08 +0400

B. D. Colen wrote:

> It really makes a difference for 1-4 sec time exposures, usually for
> indoors architecture work.  In my line of work, I typically
> shoot 9 shots in sequence to capture a full 360-degree VR scene -
> having to pre-release the mirror for each shot (on my R6.2) is a major
> pain.

Why's that? I got one of those neato screw-in buttons for the MLU and it
works as a charm for me (the whole MLU'd camera, I mean).

> So why not use a rangefinder camera?  Because I also do macro work
> (100mm Apo Elmarit) and my main working lens is the 16mm Elmarit
> fisheye - neither of these is at home on a M!

Fisheye for main working lens?? I'm intrigued. Is there a place on the
web where we can see the results of you and Dr. Black Tape's work?
You're a team, right?

Bernard