Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 35mm M Summicron ASPH lens-flare
From: Steve Beyer <leica@beyerphoto.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 21:57:02 -0500

Hi Joe,
     I have not been following this thread but I would have to say I am with
you on this one.  I think you are right on in call of the flare.

Steve

On 3/20/01 9:24 PM, "Joe Codispoti" <joecodi@thegrid.net> wrote:

> It is too early for April's fool but it seems that we are experiencing an
> early attempt.
> There is no question in my mind that the first image is manipulated or that
> a problem other than simple flare is at play here.
> A simple inspection of the scene reveals that there is no sun anywhere to be
> seen. The "sun just peeking" should cast heavy shadows, yet there is none.
> Also, flare does not manifest itself in such a heavy, localized manner.
> 
> I suspect that, at best, the film has been fogged in the loading/unloading
> process.
> 
> Joe Codispoti
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>> I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but unlike some others
>>> on this list (ahem...), I have examples to back this statement up.
>>> 
>>> See:
>>> 
>>> <http://nemeng.com/misc/flare1.jpg>   JPEG  35 KB
>>> 
>>> <http://nemeng.com/misc/flare2.jpg>   JPEG  38 KB
>>> 
> 
> 
>