Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/10

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Pictures of the birth of our daughter
From: "Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 18:13:38 +0100
References: <NBBBIDNIGLFOKNLJCPLHAEPEDLAA.ddh@home.com> <009a01bfea6e$55cc0780$0a78e8c3@simonhome> <03f801bfea84$ea6c1e00$e904c53f@pacbell.net>

I thought long and hard about purchasing the Noctilux, wondering if I would
get the use out of it that the cost suggested was necessary.  However, now I
have it and I can see what is possible I am glad I took the plunge.  It
won't replace the 50mm f/2 but it will get plenty of use.

Simon

Ken Lisaka wrote:
>
> I really liked the one of Daisy asleep in the bassinette.  The lighting
> was good, and that's one h___ of a Noctilust, er, Noctilux photo!!!
>
> Congratulations!


Simon Lamb wrote:

> > I have posted some pictures taken before and after the birth of our
> new
> > daugter Daisy.  All of them were taken with my M6 and most using a
> Noctilux.
> > The ones at f/1 are clearly visible with the vignetting in the corners
> but
> > even so, I would not have captured those images if I had not had the
> > Noctilux.  All images were taken on Agfa Scala 200X pushed to 400.  I
> really
> > love the Noctilux and I am glad I had it with me.  It can be tricky to
> focus
> > but the results can be excellent.
>
>

In reply to: Message from "Dan Honemann" <ddh@home.com> (RE: [Leica] 280mm f/2.8)
Message from "Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com> ([Leica] Pictures of the birth of our daughter)
Message from "Ken Iisaka" <ken@iisaka.org> (Re: [Leica] Pictures of the birth of our daughter)