Re:WJ sees Red!! (was: hoya R72 Filter)

[Chris Hulme <chris.h@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In message <199608262037.VAA27666@xxxxxxxxxx>
        Willem-Jan Markerink <w.j.markerink@xxxxx> writes: 

> On 26 Aug 96 at 18:58, Chris Hulme wrote:

> > You do take everything literally don't you? ;)  

> Sorry, I can't stand confusing details....8-))
> Aka nit picking....;-))


That'll teach you to go rooting around flea markets! :))


> Ah, potential nitpick #2: please note that any filter, laying flat 
on paper or 
> anything, looks twice as dark as when handholding and looking 
> through.

*spreads collection of filters out on carpet*

Funny, this UV filter looks the same! :))   *smug expression* 
  
> > When you suggest taking a look outside in bright sunlight, you mean 
> > look at a scene lit by bright sunlight as opposed to looking at the 
> > sun itself?  I've read elsewhere in this list that to look at the sun 
> > through these dark red filters could do permanent damage to the eye. 

> I wouldn't dare to cause harm on innocent listmembers!

But I bet he would like to in my case!!  

> > > BTW, even Kodak lists #89B as visually opaque.
> >  
> > Well there you go then.

> But I disagree with that....doesn't my credibility count for anything 
> then?....<sob>....8-))


Yes, course it does!!  When you think about 'opaque', substances like 
that opal perspex stuff light boxes are made of spring to mind.  
Whereas these dark red filters are transparent, even if dark coloured 
aren't they?

Bye for now,

-- 
Chris  <<chris.h@xxxxxxxxxxxx>>
Stoke-on-Trent, England.


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