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Subject: [Leica] Re: Does the Leica flip polarizer work on the R-D1?
From: firkin at balhpl01.ncable.net.au (firkin)
Date: Wed Feb 2 18:56:54 2005
References: <20050202180842.16887.qmail@web80506.mail.yahoo.com>

I also wanted to say, that the polarizer in the flip M format is easier to 
use than a circular one on the 35-70 R lens. Hate that one!!! 

CheersBob Adler writes: 

> Chris,
> I use this expensive bit of hardware and find it works
> very well, though a bit cumbersome. Also, it requires
> threaded "flanges" (for lack of a better word) that
> screw into your lense and then are used by the
> swinging filter mechanism to attach. Each flange has a
> different screw on size to fit the different Leica
> lenses. If I remember correctly, there is no flange
> for lenses less than 35mm.
> An alternative available to Leica users (and perhaps
> your RD-1) is made/sold by Lutz Konermann and called
> the STEPS. I have no experience with it, but I do use
> other products from Lutz for my Leica and they work as
> advertised. Ensure your lenses filter ring size is
> available, as you should with the Leica polarizer.
> http://www.leicagoodies.com/
> Good luck,
> Bob 
> 
> 
> From: "Christopher Driggett" <driggett@mac.com> 
> All,
>     I was looking to get a polarizer for my R-D1 and
> saw the Leica 
> version for 357 dollars.  I was astounded until I read
> that it has a 
> little flip function so that you can see the effect in
> the viewfinder.  
> Can anybody give me an opnioun on this? Does it work?
> Is it worth the 
> money?
> Thanks,
> Chris 
> 
> 
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> Bob Adler
> Palo Alto, CA
> http://www.raflexions.com
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In reply to: Message from rgacpa at pacbell.net (Bob Adler) ([Leica] Re: Does the Leica flip polarizer work on the R-D1?)