Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I wrote: |Jason Hall asked a question about a filter. As I recall, the filter was |marked CF which does not stand for Cloud Filter. | |I believe the CF filter is a post war filter produced by Leitz, New York . |The CF stands for "Clear Flash" (remember in the olden days they had filament |flash bulbs that came in clear or blue). It was used to balance Type A |Kodachrome when using clear flash bulbs. | |Bill Sorry, I should have cited the source. I remember using the filter in the mid 60's (Yes, I have used Leica and Flash). To refresh my recollection, I consulted the Leica Accessory Guide, 2nd edition, Hove Books, 1988, page 112.