Re: [Leica] Are UV filters "safety glasses" for the lens?

[Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com>]

>It seems most contributors are either strictly for or strictly
>against "safety glass" filters. I am certainly bi on this question
>and keep a filter on my lenses so that they are protected when I have
>them in my jacket pocket, just in case the odd coin or some other
>sharp item has found its way into the pocket. But if I do a long
>series of shots, say a portraiture session, where I do not need them,
>I simply unscrew them. Best of two worlds. But I would like the
>filters to be real "instant off" and "instant on",  which screw on
>filter aren't
>--
>Christer Almqvist


"Instant on" and "instant off" UV filters? That's why God in her infinite
wisdom made lens caps, Christer!

;)

Guy