Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Noctilux for Rabs
From: Rei Shinozuka <shino@ubspainewebber.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 12:58:34 -0400 (EDT)

let me guess.  the combination of direct sunlight and the light gathering
power of the noct burned a hole through the shutter, film, pressure plate,
back door and started singing your cheek before you realized it?


- -rei


> From: "Victor Wek" <photvictor@hotmail.com>
> 
> I tried and I had an accident. Light absorbing power of 50/1 is so great 
> that it causes common mistake, which I will not name here. It was lack of 
> knowledge at that time.
> I use other lenses without problem to shoot into low sun, especially 24/2.8 
> ASPH which is flare free.
> 
> Victor
> Earth, Solar System
> http://communities.msn.ca/VictorPhoto
> 
> Martin asked:
> >OK, but has anybody tried shooting with it into - let's say - low >evening 
> >sun? It sure does create a pleasing effect. I presume it's the >same about 
> >your Noctilux.
> >
> >Martin