Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/04/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Feli My 50mm Summicron is allergic to broccoli, although I love the stuff as long as it is not cooked. ;-) I have thought of this, but don't think it would be strong enough when applying a plastic container top to the hood to keep out dust etc. Gene I have a wonderful Summicron-DR with the fantastic clip on hood, which can be mounted in reverse and that way not only protects the front element but also most of the lens body. I also have the latest version of the 50 Summicron. This one features the inbred, collapsible hood which recesses with the slightest amount of pressure, thus offering ZERO protection for the front element. Obviously the schnapps ration must have been a little higher than usual when our friends at Leica came up with this idea. I can't figure out why they didn't add some simple twist lock or something to keep the darn thing in place. My 90/2 Cron also suffers from the same design flaw. My solution has been to use the thick rubber bands you find holding together bushels of broccoli. These are the perfect diameter and width to keep the shade from collapsing and are easily removed and stored wrapped around the lens when it is not in use. Feli _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information