intex Posted February 24, 2007 Share #1 Â Posted February 24, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just purchased an M8 and 3 lens. I have heard that Leica is offering free filters. For general outdoor photography what type of filters do you suggest I order? With the so-called "magenta" problem, what filter is recommended? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stephengilbert Posted February 24, 2007 Share #2 Â Posted February 24, 2007 The filter offer, as I recall, was for a particular filter, one that absorbs (if that's the right word) infrared, which is the source of the magenta problem. The only choice is the size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted February 24, 2007 Share #3  Posted February 24, 2007 I just purchased an M8 and 3 lens. I have heard that Leica is offering free filters. For general outdoor photography what type of filters do you suggest I order?With the so-called "magenta" problem, what filter is recommended? Thanks  The free offer is for IR cut filters only. I recommend you order filters to fit your lenses... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammam Posted February 24, 2007 Share #4 Â Posted February 24, 2007 You have three lenses and Leica is offering two complimentary IR-cut filters. So, be smart and order the two more expensive that will fit your lenses from Leica. Generally, the bigger, the more expensive. So if you have, say one 39, one 43 and 46 diam. lens, get the 43 and 46 from Leica, and buy the 39. Of course you don't need one filter per lens, but I guess it's less trouble to swap filters as little as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted February 24, 2007 Share #5 Â Posted February 24, 2007 I second the strategy... Let Leica give you the more expensive filters. But you whould also consider eventually purchasing POARIZER filters as well for landscape photography. They must be palced OVER the UV/IR filter as polars can increase the actual amount fo IR light. Nevertheless, they are essential. Finally, ALL filters should have MRC (multi-resistant coating) as they not only protect the filter from scatches but also markedly decrease reflection andhence loss of light. B+H and Heliopan are the best IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
intex Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share #6 Â Posted February 24, 2007 Thanks for the advice. Does anyone know how I go about ordering the filters? Nothing about filters came with the M8 package of paperwork. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
intex Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share #7 Â Posted February 24, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just found out where on the site- Leica did a good job of hiding it. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 24, 2007 Share #8 Â Posted February 24, 2007 Isn't the URL printed in the manual? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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