Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/10

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: UVa Filter unwanted effects.
From: "Julian Thomas" <mimesis@btinternet.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 18:39:45 -0000

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Brick" <jimbrick@photoaccess.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 5:43 PM
Subject: [Leica] Re: UVa Filter unwanted effects.


But
> listening to those of you who continue to say (in a squeaky voice)
"leaving
> a UV filter on my lens all of the time cannot degrade my images" really
> defys logic. It is absolutely wrong. It has been proven to be wrong. It
> defys optical science.
>
> Either wake up or don't complain about crappy pictures.
>
> Jim
>
>
Hi Jim,
I'm in the same dilemma with my new gear that I'm about to pick - do I
degrade the image or do I risk having to shellout £300 for a new front
element? If you are an amateur its a hard decision to make.

Julian