Hi Folks,
The general "rule of thumb" to avoid camera shake is to use a shutter
speed of at least the inverse of the focal length in question--1/60 sec for
50mm, 1/125 sec for 100mm and so on.
My question is this, is there an advantage held by rangefinders due to
their lack of mirror bounce that is significant (and I include the Contax G1
and G2 in the category of rangefinders--not to mention the Leica Ms)? If so
what is that advantage in F stops--1, 1/2 or less? This question can only be
replied to by someone who shoots both types on a regular basis.
I'm sure the older crowd among us will remember the articles in Popular
Photography, Modern and others on this subject. However, I do not remember a
general "rule of thumb" flatly stated. I am, of course, considering a
rangefinder system.
Thanks
Alex
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