Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/10/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Noctilux to be Discontinued?
From: Ernest Nitka <enitka@twcny.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 11:16:01 -0400

The other thing to keep in mind about the Noctilux is that using much 
faster films takes away from the use of the Noctilux as thin slice in  
focus lens.  For those shots were only a small plane of focus is 
desired there is no other beast out there quite like the N'lux-

ernie
On Sunday, October 13, 2002, at 10:57 AM, Tina Manley wrote:

> At 05:49 PM 10/12/02 -0500, you wrote:
>> I suppose it boils down to whether or not the Summilux fills most 
>> people's needs. Getting a Nocti is a lot to pay for a bit more light 
>> when the films these days are getting better and better (as in faster 
>> with less grain).
>>
>> JLS
>
>
> I carry both and there are times when there is just not enough light 
> for the Summilux.  I have taken many photographs that would not have 
> been possible without the Noctilux.
>
> Tina
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> Tina Manley, ASMP
> http://www.tinamanley.com
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