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Rich Silfver
09-08-2006, 19:57
Finally found some 19mm Leitz filters that I can use on my Elmar 50/3.5 without having to take them off when changing the aperture setting.

Filter (Firhe) and hood (VALOO) combination:
http://www.pbase.com/rsilfverberg/image/66529703.jpg

Without the hood:
http://www.pbase.com/rsilfverberg/image/66529704.jpg

Close-up of the filter mounted on the Elmar:
http://www.pbase.com/rsilfverberg/image/66529705.jpg
Rich Silfver
09-08-2006, 21:26
And a somewhat geeky write-up of the filter on my blog here: Batteries Not Included (http://silfver.blogspot.com/2006/09/firhe-good-things-come-in-small.html)
Chaser
09-08-2006, 21:57
Sweet lookin little guys...
reagan
09-08-2006, 22:00
Like it, Rich. Aren't the III(F)s a kick?
Rich Silfver
09-08-2006, 22:08
They are. Love mine.
captainslack
09-09-2006, 07:56
I'm so jealous!! If you find any more of those, let me know. I'd love to have at least a yellow to mount on my Elmar.
jesse1dog
09-09-2006, 13:10
Great photos. I wondered what I had just bought along with my Leica IIf - now I know its a VALOO. I guess I need a FIORE now! (19mm UV filter)
Yvon
05-16-2009, 23:18
http://cgi.ebay.com/19mm-screw-in-E19-KELPAN-GREEN-FILTER-fits-ELMAR-LENS_W0QQitemZ390050141379QQihZ026QQcategoryZ4702Q QcmdZViewItem

here is a green filter. I just got the yellow one a few days ago.
Yvon
05-17-2009, 00:07
how many stops of exposure should you add if using both filter and the hood?
Nikon Bob
05-17-2009, 05:31
Rich has not been around in a long while so I don't think he will answer. For a hood no exposure compensation is necessary. For filter compensation factors you may find this useful http://www.fineart-photography.com/bwfilter.html .

Bob
Yvon
05-17-2009, 07:14
Rich has not been around in a long while so I don't think he will answer. For a hood no exposure compensation is necessary. For filter compensation factors you may find this useful http://www.fineart-photography.com/bwfilter.html .

Bob
thanks Bob. I do learn a lot in this forum.:)
3 Olives
05-17-2009, 15:01
That really is a good looking camera! I'm sorry I was too late on the green filter. I put an ad in the WTB section in the off chance somone has a 19mm screw in filter they would like to sell.
BTW, does the hood interfere with changing the aperture settings?
Again-very nice looking!
FPjohn
05-17-2009, 15:08
The VALOO allows the user to change the aperture without having to face the lens both on camera and enlarger.

http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00FvHM

yours
FPJ
3 Olives
05-17-2009, 15:27
The VALOO allows the user to change the aperture without having to face the lens both on camera and enlarger.

yours
FPJ
Thanks for the reply. One more thing to put on the grocery list.
wjlapier
05-17-2009, 16:05
Walz also makes the 19mm filters. I found a set on ebay a while back. Only the red and yellow are in my possession--not sure what the other color was.
Mr_Flibble
05-17-2009, 23:38
It's green ;)

http://www.flibweb.nl/flibweb/cpg143/albums/userpics/10001/normal_walz.jpg

I've got the same set
Yvon
05-18-2009, 01:18
cheaper one, but I ve already got a British copy

http://cgi.ebay.com/Leica-Leitz-VALOO-Lens-Hood-Aperature-Control-for-Elmar_W0QQitemZ300313280208QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFilm _Cameras?hash=item45ec10fed0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A4|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A200
David Hughes
05-22-2009, 01:42
Hi,

Something you said about having a copy reminded me: I hope you won't think it's rude as I may be pointing out the obvious.

Anyway, often when looking for Leitz/Leica stuff I find Argus, Nebro and so on but in ebay as "Leitz" or "Leica" because people don't realise it isn't Leitz/Leica. So I go looking for Argus, Walz and Nebro stuff in the hope that I'll find Leitz! It works now and then and often the other stuff is OK and cheap.

For example, if you do a search on "Leica C3" you'll find their nice P&S camera and a lot of Argus and other filters mixed up with the camera items on ebay. OK they're not Leitz but usually the Argus or Nebro stuff is cheap and works but it isn't for display. On the other hand, the last thing I want to do is take the display stuff with me when I go for a walk, just in case it rains and I drop it in the mud.

Regards, David
besk
05-22-2009, 03:10
How practical would it be to have an optician cut a proper sized disk from a modern B&W coated filter to replace the glass in a Walz or ? filter?
kermaier
05-22-2009, 14:15
HU: Set of 19mm filters and close-up lenses in leather wallet:
http://www.mwclassic.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_NEW_ARRIVED_22nd_MAY___LEICA__LEI CA_COPY_1.html
Fourth item from the bottom.
Cheers!
::Ari