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Subject: RE: [Leica] Is a Noctilux the Answer?
From: "Jeffery L.Smith" <jsmith45@bellsouth.net>
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 16:18:18 -0600

One other suggestion (that might be heresy on this list), but there is a
Konica RF LE with 50/1.2 Hexanon on ebay for about $2500. The lens isn't
quite as fast as the Noctilux, and you get a good RF camera body to
boot. The seller is Poon, in Hong Kong. I have bought from him, and he
is reputable.

Jeffery Smith

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From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Jim Norris
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 3:42 PM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: [Leica] Is a Noctilux the Answer?


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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Replies: Reply from Mark Rabiner <mark@markrabiner.com> (Re: [Leica] Is a Noctilux the Answer?)