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

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

Chris, I just took a look back. In 1971 I bought 6 new Leitz E39 filters, 
including the swinging Polarizer (red, orange, yellow, green - hello 
Graham - and blue) for $55.

Seth


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Seth Rosner" <sethrosner@nycap.rr.com>
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 3:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Does the Leica flip polarizer work on the R-D1?


> 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
>
>