Re: Protective Filters

[P3D Paul E Baker <baker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>My question is: does anyone use protective filters on their old stereo 
>cameras, or are most people like me and just never get around to finding 
>any? 

Well, here's another county heard from:  I've used both Kodak Servies V
"skylight" and "Kodachrome haze" filters on a View-Master Personal, and
found that the extra un-coated surfaces caused annoying ghost images
especially in contrasty scenes and scenes with bright hi-lights (e.g.,
glints of sunlight on auto chrome).  

On this camera, I expect it happens because the camera has built-in filters
in front of its shutter blade openings.  I haven't tried the same filters
on my Realist-format cameras yet -- if I did, it would be for the sake of
lens protection, not image quality improvement.

Series V filters show up at the Chicago area shows from time to time, even
in multiples (pairs).  I'd be happy to keep my eyes open for them if
someone sends a wants list.

Paul Baker, Naperville, IL  
pebaker@xxxxxxxxxx


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