Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It would be nice to know what is "fact" and what is "common knowlege" but not true. I've also heard that back scratches are a problem. I have a Summarit with a scratch (just one) on the back and I can't see that the image is harmed in any way. Ken Wilcox At 5:23 -0500 2/15/0, a fine scholar, RGKEG@aol.com wrote: >My .02. > >When I was shooting motion picture film those gel holders for behind the lens >filtration were avoided at all costs because any marks at the back were way >worse than marks at the front. > >I was also taught in no uncertain terms that front scratches can be lived >with, but lenses with rear element scratches should be avoided. Slight >cleaning marks might be another thing, though. > >Sorry, never tested it :) > > Ron Kutak - ---- Ken Wilcox Carolyn's Personal Touch Portraits preferred---> <wilcox@tir.com> <kwilcox@gfn.org>