Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/07

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Noctilux and Babies..
From: "Miro Jurcevic" <miroj@ozemail.com.au>
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 21:49:37 +1000
References: <B5B4B75F.175%pzak@desidero.com.au>

I've seen several photos shot with street light, candle and room lighting
and find the combination of 35-50mm at f1.4 / f1.0 respectively and 3200 ASA
to be quite fascinating. The shallow depth of field and velvet grain go well
together.

Miro


> Given that the already well documented physical relationship between the
> purchase of a Noctilux and the birth of a baby to be more or less
> fact....what I can't understand is the need to shoot @ f1 with 3200 asa ??
>
> Most hospital I've been in have more light than this...?
>
> I've occasionally shot my Summicron inside with Velvia - the results are
> OK....
>
> Regards,
>
> Peter Z.
>

In reply to: Message from Peter Zak <pzak@desidero.com.au> ([Leica] Noctilux and Babies..)