Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/11

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Subject: [Leica] Re:
From: "A.H.SCHMIDT" <horsts@primus.com.au>
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 12:29:46 +1100

Kam wrote:

> I also use the lens hood as sort of protection.  Never use a UV filter for
> this purpose.  When using a lens with a built-in hood, I always have the
> hood fully extended and put a wide rubber band behind the hood to keep it in
> place.  The rubber band works as a buffer in case I bump into something
> (IMO, this setting works better than a screw in hood - the latter is no so
> good for shock absorbing).  In the case of my M 75mm, I just put an old 67mm
> lens cap in front of the extended hood.  It works well for me.
>
> Kam
>
> ------------------------------

Great idea, Kam. The one with the rubber band. I'll try this.

Thanks, Horst Schmidt