Re: Behind the lens filters (was [Largeformat] Red Dot Artar 14" f:9)

[Pam Niedermayer <pam@pinehill.com>]

Wonder why so many recommend behind the lens?

Pam

Karl Wolz wrote:
> 
> I agree.  You can use some incredibly poor quality stuff in front of the
> lens and get away with it.  Not so with the rear, which will project any
> flaws directly to your image.
> 
> Karl Wolz
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pam Niedermayer" <pam@pinehill.com>
> To: <Largeformat@egroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2000 9:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [Largeformat] Red Dot Artar 14" f:9
> 
> > It seems that many people recommend "behind the lens" filter
> > placement; but this confuses me a bit. Logically it would
> > seem that placing the filter (whatever kind, I also use
> > square gels and/or glass) in front of the lens would provide
> > more optical protection from filter scratches, smudges,
> > fingerprints, and the like. It seems that those flaws behind
> > the lens would get directly projected to the film. Is this
> > incorrect? What are the advantages of placing the filter
> > between lens and film?
> >
> > Pam

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