Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/14

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Improving IIIf r/f contrast -- cheapskate version?
From: "Roy Zartarian" <royzart@connix.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 10:04:59 -0500

I obtained the appropriate rangefinder filter for the IIIc before the 
collectors drove up the price and find that it does indeed help.

As for self fabrication, I can offer up the approach of a local IIIf 
owner: use a piece of blank exposed processed C41 color print film 
cut to size.

Roy

On 14 Nov 99, at 9:12, Stephen Alred wrote:

> So:
> a) Can anyone vouch that the orange filter actually improves things, and
> b) If so, can someone suggest a CC filter equivalent -- I'm not too proud
> to fabricate something...