ironringer Posted March 7, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 7, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I found an A36 size Polaroid filter (picture attached) in a group of 1950s Leica accessories, and wonder if this is the #13390 FILPO filter as listed in the 1953 Leica USA price list? I assume that to use it, you flip up the single Polaroid filter to cover the viewer, adjust for desired effect, and then swing it down to cover the lens, before taking the picture. Can other screwmount camera users please confirm this product name, and describe its use? Did Leica print an instruction leaflet for ths filter? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/223224-a36-polaroid-filter-possibly-13390-filpo/?do=findComment&comment=2545435'>More sharing options...
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jc_braconi Posted March 8, 2014 Share #2 Posted March 8, 2014 Please use the term polarizing not polaroid. Polarizing = reducing reflection effect from reflecting surfaces. This filter works on 180° effect so first you control the reduction of reflection thru the filter when you get what you desire just flip the filter on the front lens and you are ready to shoot. And Yes this is a FILPO (N.Y.) here you will find all the polarizing filters with codes : Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/223224-a36-polaroid-filter-possibly-13390-filpo/?do=findComment&comment=2545603'>More sharing options...
ironringer Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted March 11, 2014 Please use the term polarizing not polaroid.Polarizing = reducing reflection effect from reflecting surfaces. This filter works on 180° effect so first you control the reduction of reflection thru the filter when you get what you desire just flip the filter on the front lens and you are ready to shoot. And Yes this is a FILPO (N.Y.) here you will find all the polarizing filters with codes : Grazie Mr. Braconi, and I will use this FILPO polarizing filter with my next roll of film in my IIIf. Leica made a great many accessories for their cameras, probably more items in the 1950s-60s than they make today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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