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But, maybe a common fact amoung professionals.
I was reading a review of Leica lens by a photographer by the name of Putz on Leica's website. He made a statement that for hand held picture taking, it is best to have a speed faster then 1/60 of a second and let the aparture opening fall where it may. You think you can hold a camera steady at 1/30, maybe you can, but what you are not taking into account is your heartbeat, which can cause the image to blur. Even with a lens wide open at a shutter speed of 1/100 or more, you will have a sharper image. I always thought it was best to have the shutter speed down around 1/60 with as high of an 'f' opening as possible for the sharpest images, -that apparently is a mistake. (Another helpful hint)
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The fact that Erwin can't hand hold a camera at low shutter speeds doesn't mean other people can't do it. It's like shooting a pistol or rifle. You learn to time the release between heart beats. I've done hand held work with my M6 & 35mm lens as low as 1/8 second using a rest (something to lean against), and as low as 1/15 second totally freehand.Take up target shooting, you'll soon learn to time the trigger release between heart beats - anyone can do it with a little practice.
...a good rule of thumb is not to use a shutter speed lower than the focal length of the lens when shooting handheld (ie. 1/30 sec. for 35mm lens, 1/60 sec. for 50mm lens, etc.). Results will vary with the individual. Some people can handhold a camera steadier than others. It requires some practice. Leica RF's fare better than SLR's due to the lack of mirror vibration. A soft shutter release attachment can also help.
I have a Leica R-6.2 camera which I have been using for close studio work using the only lens I have for it, a Macro Elmarit-R 60mm. f/2.8 lens. I have decided to broaden it's use by getting a 50mm. lens for outdoors. The Summicron-R 50mm. f/2 seems the most ideal and is the most compact of the lenses which I had in mind. Of course, being budget conscience, I was seeking a used one. The local Leica dealer didn't have any used Summicron-R 50mm. at this time but only had new ones. He did have a used, but pristine appearing Summilux-R 50mm. f/1.4, the lastest of three verisons with an E60 filter mount which he would sell me for about the same price as the new Summicron. New, these Summilux lens cost more then twice the price of a Summicron. They are heavier, bulkier, and a lot more glass. Some of the internet reviewers have said that they are the best lenses available and other reviewers have said the Summicron's are better, so at this time I'm confused wheather to keep the Summilux, which I'm trying out now, or get the new Summicron, which was my original intention. I will end up paying about the same price. If you are an experienced Leica user, what is your opinion?
I'm not familiar with the Summilux-R but I do have a 20 year old Summicron-R that I haven't used in a very long time. I think it comes down to this: Do you need the extra stop of speed the Summilux-R will give you? If so, there's your choice. If not, consider the Summicron-R and save yourself some money and weight. Sorry I can't give you a more personally informed opinion. A quick web search finds Erwin Puts' opinion that the current Summilux-R slightly edges out the Summicron-R. YMMV.
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