Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Lens help
From: Karen Nakamura <mail@gpsy.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 19:38:23 -0600
References: <OF97EB974F.7F31C8BD-ON86256CDA.006B3A0C-86256CDA.006BDEEB@rockwellcollins .com>
 
>Rolfe
>
>Yes I agree.  I am wondering if the use of one of the newer multicoated
>design UV filters would also help.  I was at the local camera shop today at
>noon and got a brochure of Hoya's offerings.  I will also check some of the
>other filter offerings to see what they have which may help.


A filter will only increase flare, not decrease it (more surfaces to 
bounce off of). The problem isn't UV light bouncing around, it's 
visible light.

Try a lens hood, does wonders.


Karen Nakamura
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