Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 - -----Original Message----- 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 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html