[Leica] Does the Leica flip polarizer work on the R-D1?

[sethrosner at nycap.rr.com (Seth Rosner)]

Chris asked:

Subject: [Leica] Does the Leica flip polarizer work on the R-D1?


Don't know; haven't got an R-D1.

Do know that it works excellently on my M cameras.

> Can anybody give me an opnioun on this? Does it work? Is it worth the 
> money?

I probably paid $75.-80 for mine 35 years ago. Was it worth it? yes indeed, 
as I have used it fairly frequently. It not only can eliminate reflections 
but can be used carefully to eliminate only a part of the reflections if 
that suits you image. Also darkens blue sky remarkably,l especially with the 
Kodachrome emulsions I use most.

But remember that a brand-new Leica M4 then listed for $450. and would be 
bought for $398.

Today I would probably pause at the current price and weigh my guess as to 
usage against the cost. Just as you should do.

Seth