Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/08

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Subject: [Leica] RE: Noctilux VS 75mm f/1.4 & Ted
From: Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>
Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1999 08:28:27 -0700

Ted,

A lot of times I answer questions with the technical jargon because many of
the folks want to know the nuts and bolts. And if I know it, I'm happy to
pass it along.

But like you, when out photographing, I just line up the RF frames, light
up the leds, and push the button.

Jim


At 07:16 AM 7/8/99 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>
>The very interesting "technical DOF dialogue" and experiences by others on
>use of a Noctilux made me start "worrying and thinking" about things I
>never considered this past 33 years using mine. Although I knew at 1.0 it
>better be right where you want it in focus or it's screwed!
>
>So I thought, in my small mind, "Gee maybe I've been doing something wrong
>and should pay attention to all this DOF stuff."
>
>Sorry I gotta tell you folks, I'm just going back to my old fashion way and
>shoot without thinking! :)  I guess I'm a "gut feeling"  kinda guy and
>relate to what it looks like on film and in print as the main concern.
>
>Ted Grant