Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Egypt photography
From: Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@euronet.be>
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 23:16:00 +0200

Xavier,

To your second question: modern Leica lenses do not need a UV filter to
cut through the haze. I was just in Israel, similar temperatures to
Egypt, and the pictures are nice and clear.

Nathan

Xavier Planellas wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am going into a trip thrugh Egypt in two weeks and I would like to
> know if any lugger has photographic experiences there. My main
> doubts are :
>
> 1.- To take Leica M or R. Which will be more suitable ??
> 2.- How to avoid haze produced by the hot climate. Is a U.V filter
> enough ?? Or is better a polarizer ??
> 3.- A 28 mm lens will be enough to take photographs of pyramids
> and local architecture ?? I don't have a 24mm nor 21mm. Maybe I
> can buy one of the Voigtlander lenses for the trip. Anyone has the
> 24mm Skopar ??
>
> Please, let me know your opinions.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Xavier Planellas
> Barcelona(SPAIN)

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Nathan Wajsman
Overijse, Belgium

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