Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/05/29

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Subject: Re: Filters
From: wilcox@umcc.umcc.umich.edu (Ken Wilcox)
Date: Thu, 29 May 1997 15:55:10 -0400

I only use filters for black and white and find that there is no noticeable
difference between Leica and B+W.

Cheers!

kw


>Howdy - I just recieved my new M6 in the mail today from Camera World.
>FYI - although everyone was very courteous, the order process was
>fraught with error and confusion.  At any rate, I got my camera and the
>35mm Summicron okay, but it came with a German manual (which is still
>okay, but my German is rusty), and the Leica UV filter that I'd ordered
>appeared only on the invoice.  It turns out it was backordered with no
>arrival date in sight.  I'm considering cancelling the order and either
>getting the same filter from elsewhere, or just going with a cheaper 3rd
>party filter.  I'd like opinions on how big a deal the Leica filter is
>vs other brands, and suggestions if applicable.  Thanks in advance!
>
>Al Spohn
>*       Al Spohn  spohn@mayo.edu  507-284-1666

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