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Re: [Digital BW] UV/IR Filter Ok on Film Camera?

2009-09-11 by Tina Manley

At 09:51 AM 9/11/2009, you wrote:

>I recently acquired a Leica lens that came with a UV/IR filter. I 
>understand that this filter is for use with a digital camera. Is 
>there any problem with using it as a UV filter when I shoot black 
>and white film? Thanks. Paula

If it is a Leica UV/IR filter its purpose is to replace the AA filter 
that they deliberately left off of the sensor of the M8 to give finer 
detail.  You do not need it and should not use it with film.

Tina

Tina Manley
www.tinamanley.com

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