Cheap source for UV transmitting filters?

[Rolland Elliott <rolland_elliott@xxxxxxxxx>]

Does anyone know of a cheap source for UV transmitting filters for UV
photography?

Hoya has discontinued their UV filter the U360, and B+W has
discontinuted their 18A equivalent the 484 filter.

I think there are only three filters available for UV photography now:

B+W makes their 403 filter which lets UV and some visible light
through, so it's not quite equivalent to an 18A filter which blocks
all visible light.

Tiffen makes an 18A filter.

Kodak makes an 18A filter, which is square.  

All of these filters are VERY EXPENSIVE, and must be mail ordered in
the US.  

There must be other sources, that are cheaper.  Are their any cheap
plastic or gel alternatives?  Any homemade soultions?

Thanks Rolland







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Rolland Elliott
25D Janet Circle 
Bridgeport, CT  06606
(203) 371-8412

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