Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>> >I was considering buying a pen with "Leica" written on it; will it be >> >usable in low light situations? >> A muito astute question, Bob. Actually it does present a problem >> unless >> you're lucky enough to own one of Leica's new "astrolites" which are >> made specifically for low light situations. It's my understanding that >> Leica wll include one in each forthcoming Noctilux.Millennium >> Commemorative Kit! >Does the ink light up in the dark? After all, what good is a low-light >pen, if you can't read what you've written... Bernard, like all things Leica, this is no ordinary ink. During the day, the patented "astrolite" ink emulates the shimmering colors of a magnificent sunset. And at night, it emits an eerie golden glow allowing you to read all that you've written. Those wizards of light have done it again! quem