Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You know I have to say I probably agree. After all I bought it so I could always have it ready in my pocket, along with my tiny Sekonic Twinmate for those times I really NEED a meter. Hmm. Jim On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 4:57 PM, Mark Rabiner<mark at rabinergroup.com> wrote: >> What's the best hood for the 50/2.8 Elmar collapsible on my IIIg. >> Leicashop says the ITOOY but my 1961 Leica General Catalogue lists the >> IROOA 2.type 12571J. I'm mainly concerned that either hood might >> obstruct the view through the viewfinder. Which hood is the best all >> around? Any help would be appreciated. >> >> Jim > > > > If it was me I'd not use one. > I'd collapse the lens and put the camera in my pocket. > This to me would be far more valuable than the slight lack of flair the > little hood would do for me. > To me what the Leica is all about and the mojo we need to gain back from > 1957. > > > In most cases you grab the little histogram at the left bottom slide it to > the right and any flair you have it cuts right through it. > > Save money on uncoated optics. > > I know its not quite the same. > > If you told me ten years ago I was using lens hoods half the time I'd have > called you a Lying Liar. > > Mark William Rabiner > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >