Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hello All, I have my M4-P and Summicron-M 50 for almost a year now. It's finally beginning to "feel right" in my hands and my Nikon's seem clunky by comparison. My problem now is being able to use the equipment properly. I have always gravitate to available light photography, but I don't seem to have the proper technique or experience to pull it off. Any time I have use 800-3200 ASA film it seem VERY grainy, to the point of looking like an abstract painting. I'm usually shooting at 1/15 or 1/30 (to minimize shake) @ 2.0 and seem to have accurate focus at these settings. I realize a Summilux-M 35 or Noctilux and/or access to a B&W lab for custom development would be most desirable, but it's not in the cards just yet. Could any one on the LUG comment on any of the following: - good resource material (books, websites) - most suitable film for low light - techniques you use in available light - reasonable expectations of available light shots As always, any help is appreciated. Thanks, John Beal II, Oregon