Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/01/19

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To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: Leitz swing-polariser
From: Jack Campin <jack@purr.demon.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 96 05:10:10 -0800

"joe b." <joe@azurite.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> Anyone had any experience with the Leitz polariser for M cameras that
> swings across in front of the viewfinder for setting, then back over the
> lens for exposure?  It's a crazy-looking device but must be the easiest
> way to use a polariser on the M. Only fits 39mm threads [...] I've seen one
> advertised for UKP 120, which is a lot for a small polariser, but it would
> only have to be bought once.  And if, as I suspect, it's unusual to see a
> used one, that price would have to be weighed against the price of a new one.

I've used a similar gadget in A36 push-on size.  That was quite old, and
had started to delaminate; anyone know what it costs to get a new piece of
polarizer fitted into such a mount?  (I presume SRB will do it?)

One problem with these gizmos; using a lens hood is inconvenient or impossible,
due to the slightly oversized front, vignetting (doesn't work with a 35mm), and
sheer clunkiness (especially with a 90mm).



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