Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan Honemann wrote: Snip > Brougham, > > > > I _have_ considered putting an orange or red filter to help improve contrast > with b&w shooting. But that wouldn't live on the lens, and so wouldn't > serve the purpose of protecting it. > > Dan Dan, with a Leica lens and colour film, I never use a UV filter for everyday use. However on my other camera body, which is always loaded with black and white( A suggestion from either Ted Grant or Brian Reid.) I use either a yellow, as my first preference, or a green-yellow filter as second. Really never shoot without one. You could then call it a lens protector (as a bonus). I still believe, the standard B&W film requires it. A good sturdy lens hood (screwed or clipped on) I find, is still the best protector. It shields not only side lights, but also rain and fingers. It also shields the curtains somewhat from the direct sun And you can rest the lens face down. I would not even consider using a lens without a good lens hood. Regards, Horst Schmidt