Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]i like the 12538 and similar - the inward leaning ones with vents so the shade virtually disappears in the viewfinder - i've used it with several 50's including the DR in both modes forever... i don't think your seller is being 100% genuine... - --steven blutter-- sblutter@earthlink.net - -----Original Message----- From: Pieter Bras <pieter@world.std.com> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Monday, June 08, 1998 1:15 PM Subject: [Leica] Barn Door shade for 50mm DR Summicron? >I've been offered a SOOFM folding hood claimed suitable for use with a >50mm DR Summicron. I see that this hood was originally conceived for >the collapsible 50mm Summicron. The seller assures me that this is >absolutely the best-performing hood one could use with the 50 DR; >specifically, that the rectangular outline makes it superior to round >shades. > >Well, does anyone have experience with this combination? I would be >interested to know: > > - how well does this hood suppress flare compared to other hoods? > > - can the hood still be folded up if there is an E39 filter mounted? > > - does the hood interfere with mounting/use of the spectacles, or > create problems in the close focusing range? > >TIA for any help you can provide. > >-- >Pieter Bras pieter@world.std.com >