Re: Noblex 135 question

[Willem-Jan Markerink <w.j.markerink@xxxxx>]

On  5 Jun 99 at 17:02, M. Denis Hill wrote:

> Thanks, but I'm still confused. If I remember correctly, the larger Noblexes
> have a retaining ring into which the magnetic mount filters slip. My 135
> lacks this retainer.

No retainer in my 150....just a flat surface around the lens, just 
like the 135.
Size of filters is different though, but mounting is the same.
 
> So ... is the area around the lens designed for the same filters, sans
> guidance from the retainer? In other words, do they just "snap" into place
> under magnet power without any additional restraint? I can understand if this
> is so, since the drum slit is smaller and the lens is minuscule.

It is indeed how it works....:-))
 
> If the answer is "yes," is there any word back from Noblex on ND grad
> filters?

Don't have an overview of filters at hand, but an ND-grad exists, in 
a few variations (at least for the 150, like sharp cut-off and more 
graduate cut-off, and/or centered/3mm-off-center).

Btw, before PhotoKina '98, Noble said they would have a new 
manual available, much more extensive than the crappy b&w copies from 
the early days....didn't have enough time check their boot, but has 
anyone seen that booklet yet? Enough improvement to order?


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Willem-Jan Markerink


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