Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/08

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Subject: [Leica] Is a Noctilux the Answer?
From: Jim Norris <jlnorris@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2002 13:41:45 -0800

I often am faced with a situation where I want to take photos indoors, in 
available light. I can hand hold my M6 down to 1/15th of second, however, 
the people I am shooting often don't "cooperate" and move.

I scan negatives at 4000 dpi and process in Photoshop, so I can correct for 
almost everything except blur.

I am considering a Noctilux so that I can shoot a higher shutter speeds and 
thus correct this problem. I know I could use faster film, but I like Fuji 
NPS and can see difference between this film and the ASA 400 and 800 films 
at 4000 dpi. I also know I could use a flash, however IMHO the 
"stealth"  quality of the M is defeated if you use a flash.

Given the vast experience of the members of this list, is there someone out 
there with a Noctilux who uses it in this fashion and, if so, does it make 
sense to do so?

I have noticed that there are a number of used Noctilux lenses for sale, 
often they are in very good condition. So I was wondering why are people 
selling them; is it because the lens did not meet their expectations?

Thanks,

Jim Norris

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