[Leica] Does the Leica flip polarizer work on the R-D1?

[driggett at mac.com (Christopher Driggett)]

Seth,
        Alright, so how do I do time travel and pick up that bundle?
Thanks for your information.
Cheers,
Chris

On Feb 2, 2005, at 3:05 PM, Seth Rosner wrote:

> Chris, I just took a look back. In 1971 I bought 6 new Leitz E39 
> filters, including the swinging Polarizer (red, orange, yellow, green 
> - hello Graham - and blue) for $55.
>
> Seth
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Seth Rosner" 
> <sethrosner@nycap.rr.com>
> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 3:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Does the Leica flip polarizer work on the R-D1?
>
>
>> Chris asked:
>>
>> Subject: [Leica] Does the Leica flip polarizer work on the R-D1?
>>
>>
>> Don't know; haven't got an R-D1.
>>
>> Do know that it works excellently on my M cameras.
>>
>>> Can anybody give me an opnioun on this? Does it work? Is it worth 
>>> the money?
>>
>> I probably paid $75.-80 for mine 35 years ago. Was it worth it? yes 
>> indeed, as I have used it fairly frequently. It not only can 
>> eliminate reflections but can be used carefully to eliminate only a 
>> part of the reflections if that suits you image. Also darkens blue 
>> sky remarkably,l especially with the Kodachrome emulsions I use most.
>>
>> But remember that a brand-new Leica M4 then listed for $450. and 
>> would be bought for $398.
>>
>> Today I would probably pause at the current price and weigh my guess 
>> as to usage against the cost. Just as you should do.
>>
>> Seth
>>
>
>
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