Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Robert Appleby wrote: > I've found that UV _filters_ protect against fungus! The fungus grows > on the filter and not on the lens front element. They don't protect > the rear element of course. > Just another advantage of UV filters! After a while you can use them > as softars. That's as may be, but fungus usually attacks an internal glass surface. No filter is going to prevent that. > (Snip) . . . But I suspect if you use your equipment regularly - walk > around with it on a strap round your neck going click click click - > then it'll be pretty much OK. I think the fungus thing comes up > mainly with gear that doesn't get used much. My Leica Mini Zoom P&S lens had an attack of fungus on an inner element, even though I used it frequently. It was so severe that I had to junk it. With the benefit of hindsight, I now blame the leather carrying pouch in which I always kept it. Leather attracts fungus and is a really bad idea for cameras! Regards, ===== Ray "The trouble with resisting temptation is you never know when you'll get another chance!" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/