Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] digital in low light
From: "Jim Laurel" <jplaurel@nwlink.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 17:59:08 -0800
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Well, I can't speak for other DSLRs, but in my experience, the Canon 1Ds and
10D outperform film at every ISO rating.  I am a long-tom Noctilux user, but
after using these cameras for a while, I must admit that I now reach for the
DSLRs for shooting low light.  It has to be said, though, that the Noctilux
still produces a look you cannot get anywhere else.

Now, I know someone will say that you can't tell much from a 640px long jpg,
but here are some snaps:

Ali in his tent near Mhamid, Maroc.  Canon 1Ds with EF 70-200 f2.8 IS USM (a
truly amazing lens) -- 1/25th sec @ f2.8  ISO 400
http://www.spectare.com/gallery/Maroc%2003%20Gallery/source/20cw1382.htm

My kids by firelight.  Canon 10D with EF 35mm f2.0 -- 1/20th sec @ f2.0  ISO
800
http://www.spectare.com/gallery/Maroc%2003%20Gallery/source/crw_4446.htm

Essouira Medina.  Canon 10D with EF 35mm f2.0 - 1/125 @ f2.0  ISO 1600
http://www.spectare.com/gallery/Maroc%2003%20Gallery/source/crw_4557.htm

My friend Martin Field lit by a single candle.  Canon 10D with EF 35mm
f2.0 -- 1/15 sec @ f2.0  ISO 1600
http://www.spectare.com/gallery/Maroc%2003%20Gallery/source/crw_4572.htm

Digital is cool, no doubt.

- --Jim

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From: "animal" <s.jessurun95@chello.nl>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2004 2:59 PM
Subject: [Leica] digital in low light


> Hi from what i read every where,a 10+megapixel camera will do better
> resolution wise then a slow film.
> Do any of you know of a link or publication   that explains at what iso
the
> crossover is to 35mm,s film better performance.
> A  friend of mine who does pro sport showed me some low light stuff made
> with his top Canon and it was allmost scary.
> Please tell me there is some use left in my Noctilux.
> Thanks
> simon jessurun
> p.s not that i will ever sell it or the M3 that was adjusted for it
>
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