Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Even though I'm not bothered by flare, you might want to visit this site: http://www.konermann.net/shade.html Jim At 08:07 AM 6/30/01 -0500, lea wrote: >I had my first experience with flare while doing a shoot outside >yesterday. I was using my M6 .72 with the 50mm Summicron. The focus >block turned white and made focusing impossible. > >My understanding is that this tends to happen with the M6. > >My question is what can be done about it? Anything? > >I used my available hand in every conceivable place around the >rangefinder to shade it and prevent the flare but nothing worked. Did I >miss something or is this just what happens when the planets align in >the incorrect order? > >Any answers, suggestions or fixes would be most appreciated. >Lea > > >-- >Lea Murphy >Whiny Dog Press >816-333-9111 >Home: http://www.whinydogpress.com >Newest: http://www.whinydogpress.com/new.html