Re: [Leica] Filters ( with or without a proposal for a dual) ag

["usinet.srlond" <srlondon@ibm.net>]

>
>Seriously, can someone propose a simple test,like shooting a scene with and
>without the UV filter, under prescribe conditions so that we settle this
>matter
>once and for all. Lets wait for the results

I have never noticed any appreciable image degradation when using 
multi-coated filters, except in special lighting conditions such as 
shooting at night, when the filter caused flare.  Resolution tests in 
Shutterbug (there was an article on this topic about a year ago-- take it 
for what you believe it is worth) confirm minimal impact on image quality.

Personally, I'd rather only use filters when I have to (sea spray, 
blowing debris) after having bad experiences with flare.  Although I 
might not notice the difference most of the time, it was pretty 
irritating to find flare on half the pics when I took the film out of the 
tank one time.