Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for the info. Finally I have a use for my unused UVA filter! I can stick it on my 8-element 1st version 35 Summicron. Jonathan - -----Original Message----- From: Doug Herr [mailto:telyt@earthlink.net] Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 11:42 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] photography at altitude On Fri, 16 February 2001, "Lee, Jonathan" wrote: > > Guys, > > I'm off for some skiing at Banff (elevation 5000-8500ft). Is there enough > UV at these altitudes to make a UV filter more than just optional? Assuming you're using a Leica lens made in the last 30 years, no, not even at 14,000 feet. > In case > the meter goes belly up, does the sunny f16 rule change appreciably at these > altitudes? I think the snow will be a much bigger influence than altitude will. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/