Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sat, 22 Nov 1997 Leikon35@aol.com wrote: > In response to the several requests that I have had about > replacing separated polarizing filters - it should be noted > that the M6 does not need the more expensive circular > filter that is used in TTL SLRs as the metering in the M6 > is off the white dot. If the issue here is that only the glass component of a polarizer has gone bad, reconditioning is a fairly straightforward process. I bought a Leitz swing-out polarizer with absolutely rotten glass out of the junk box at a local photo supply shop along with a new Tiffen polarizer threaded for a larger diameter lens. The Tiffen glass was removed from the holder and taken to a competent optician who ground it to fit the Leitz ring. Authentic? No, but I don't think it's affected the "bokeh." Functional? Absolutely. Cost effective? You betcha! Written by: Roy C. Zartarian | Prophets are not without honor 25 Stuart Street | except in their own country Newington, CT 06111 USA | and in their own house. http://www.connix.com/~royzart