[Leica] The Noctilux can be dangerous

[Jim Brick <jimbrick@photoaccess.com>]

A few months ago, I was giving a slide show. The bulb in my projector went
out and I didn't have a spare. I took my Noctilux and laid it in the bulb
chamber (after removing the bad bulb), with the base of the lens pointing
toward the slide. I have a tiny pen-lite that I use to find thing around
the projector during the show. I shined this little pen-lite into the front
of the Noctilux (diaphragm set to f/1.0) and the slide show continued.
There was so much light coming out of the Noctilux back-end, I may never
replace the projector bulb. The slides were bright and crisp, and had that
special Noctilux glow.

So, you folks contemplating buying a Noctilux, remember you can also use it
for night surveillance with the Leica Telescope Ocular #14243. But be
careful. Do not point it at a street light or well lighted window. You'll
lose a retina. A car headlight... will drill a hole right through your head!

;-)

Jim


At 05:17 PM 12/16/98 -0800, you wrote:
>Nathan wrote:
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>>After coming home tonight I have been stalking the wife and the children
>>with the Noctilux at f1. Even my wife thinks it looks good and has
>>requested portraits lit only by the light of the Christmas tree.>>>>>>>>>
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>Nathan,
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>Just wait until you show her portraits by candle light! :) You'll have her
>eating out of the palm of your hand and you'll be able to go out and buy
>any Leica things you want.(without her having any negative comments
>whatsoever!):)
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>ted
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