Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: OT: Bob Shell news - let's end this puppie
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2003 10:37:00 -0700
References: <002801c33e54$d020eea0$7c64f7a5@mindspring.com> <13AB37A4-AA4E-11D7-A801-0003936D5D4A@twcny.rr.com> <tb6ufvkc2o7a6i0jnsgjbcb9taai4uv9sv@4ax.com>

Eric

I believe that B+W makes the Leica filters, but the B+W MRC
filters are Multicoated.  I don't think that the Leica marked
filters are.

I use the MRC filters on all my Leica lenses 'cept the 50mm Summilux,
'cause B+W does not list a MRC filter in that size.

Jerry

Eric wrote:

> Ernest:
>
> >Here's a unique suggestion - those that really care about Bob Shell and
> >his well being can email privately Marc and Marc can respond as he sees
> >fit.  This thread has gone on too long and is only going to cause hard
> >feelings  on the list about things that are really OT and not fun.
>
> There will always be discussion on a list that is of interest to somebody
> and of absolutely no interest to others.  It wasn't that terribly long ago
> when people suggested that PAW discussions take place off list because they
> were cluttering the list too much.  I won't delve into wondering about why a
> list devoted to Leica photography would want to offload discussion of Leica
> photography, but I digress...  :)
>
> I have little interest in Bob Shell, myself.  I don't know him personally.
> I know of him.  My views on his photographic style are immaterial.  I'd
> hazard a guess that nobody cares about my opinion of his photos other than
> myself.  :)
>
> I don't understand, though, why if some people want to discuss this--since
> Bob is a prominent photographer, I can see why some would be interested--how
> that discussion is any less relevant to this list than scotch, underwear,
> bicycles, Mephisto shoes, or goth chicks.  Err...waitaminute.  Can't knock
> the Goth chicks.  (That, and I'm slightly afraid of Kyle.)
>
> As long as the topics about Bob include "Bob Shell" in the subject, it'll be
> trivial to filter those out so that anybody who doesn't care to read them
> never has to see another one.
>
> To get this back on topic, I'm trying to decide which brand of UV filter
> will yield the best image quality.  Should I go with Leica or B+W?  :)
>
> Eric
>
> NO ARCHIVE
>
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In reply to: Message from "Gary Williams" <nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com> (Re: [Leica] OT: Bob Shell news)
Message from Ernest Nitka <enitka@twcny.rr.com> (Re: [Leica] OT: Bob Shell news - let's end this puppie)