Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/09/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I looked into the Lee RF filter system briefly and then say no thanks. The cost of entry is high and looks unwieldy. I figure i'd just use filter as needed and if needed. Your favorite camera store k&s :-) said they had one in the store forever but they never sold any so they returned it On Sep 4, 2010 8:19 AM, "Bob Adler" <rgacpa at yahoo.com> wrote: > Moving on from the UV/IR filter battle, I've just finished "constructing" > an arrangement for my M that allows me to use the Lee filters that I use for my > other camera systems. I now can use one set of filters for my Canon, Hassy and > 4x5. > > Lee is now selling (though I'm not sure they're actually producing any as no one > has them) it's RF filter system, which costs about $800 for a starter kit (one > 46mm mount, one polarizing filter, filter holder (holds about 2 filters) and a > couple of graduated neutral density (ND) filters. That was a bit rich for me > added with the fact that I would've had to buy a whole new set of filters > because of the odd size of the holder (not 4x6 as all my other Lee filters > are). > > My solution was to buy 49mm and 55mm Cokin "Z Pro" filter holders; one fitting a > 55mm lens (my 21mm M lens) and one fitting a 49mm lens (my 135). These are the > only two "Z Pro" holders that fit my M lens. For the other sizes I needed, 46mm > for my 50 and 39mm for my 35, I bought a regular Cokin system holder for each. > They make them in those two sizes. I glued those on the other side of the 49mm > holder and, since they would have blocked the hole in my 55mm holder, bought > another 49mm holder to glue the other one to. Both obviously glued together on > their non-thread sides. > > At any rate, I can now use all my Lee filters with my M. Total cost was about > $50. Though you can't really see what your doing through the viewfinder, you can > guess pretty well and adjust when you view on the LCD screen if you have a > digital M. I have used a similar technique in the past (just hand holding a ND > or grad ND filter in front of the lens and guessing) with film and it's worked > out well, especially the ND filters which don't require any particular > placement. > > Just thought I'd pass this on for anyone daring to put an M on a tripod to take > landscapes :-) > > Best, > Bob > > Bob Adler > Palo Alto, CA > http://www.rgaphoto.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information