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Re: [OM] filters, again.

Subject: Re: [OM] filters, again.
From: "Keith (R.K.) Berry" <keith_r.k.berry@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 18:57:55 -0000
Dirk Wright wrote:

>... Also, how significant is the fact that Tiffens are laminated, with
>the dye in the glue, vs. the solid glass of the others? Tiffen claims
>greater consistency for thier process and says that no solid glass can
>possibly equal the accuracy of their filters.


On the other hand I have two laminated Retina filters that have de-laminated
and the glue has oozed from the edges towards the centre. Pretty useless
except as soft focus filters. I've yet to experience any deterioration with
dyed glass.

Regards,
Keith Berry (Birmingham, England)
keith_r.k.berry@xxxxxxxxxx
http://homepages.which.net/~k.berry



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