[Leica] Working with the M8--- Not Given the Chance

[grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey@mchsi.com)]

Hi Frank,

I have put them n the lenses that take the 39mm size, as that is the two I 
bought.  I did a test last night with and without the filter and they 
certainly fix the problem, so I will keep them on and forget about it.  Now 
to wait for the filters from Leica for my 35 Summilux and my 50 Summicron.  
I ordered the 49 mm filter for the Summilux as they do not offer a Series 7 
filter and apparently no one makes them at all.  The 49mm fits inside the 
hood, I checked, so it should work fine.

gene


-------------- Original message from "Frank Filippone" 
<red735i@earthlink.net>: -------------- 


> I think the problem with this logic is which 50% need the filter? And do 
> you 
> decide before shooting, or find out later, after the 
> shot is taken ( and fails). 
> 
> I said this a while ago.... you always need the filter, just to be sure. 
> 
> Note.. this is not a jab at Henning nor Gene, but rather a recommendation 
> that 
> the issue is the way the sensor handles certain IR 
> wavelengths. You can not be sure you are getting in trouble until it 
> happens.... and then it is too late. Use the filters always, 
> and not have a problem.... 
> 
> BTW, does anyone know of a problem in using the filter? Is there a 
> circumstance 
> in which the filter should NOT be used? ( Other 
> than trying to take IR shots). 
> 
> Frank Filippone 
> red735i@earthlink.net 
> 
> 
> I'm wondering if I should just 
> >stuff them into the bag and wait for the need, or just put them on 
> >the lenses. 
> 
> 
> 
> In my estimation when shooting colour, for 50% of the shots, and 
> that's including a lot of outdoors stuff, the filters are needed. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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