series 5.5 filters
aprea said:
i know, i know. i think its always asked too, but i never get good answers. where can i find some series 5.5 drop in filters for my 40 summicron c? will i have to hunt for some used leitz ones? or does tiffen or some other filter brands make them. i thought i was fast enough for the set on here last week, but not fast enough i guess. im looking for a deep yellow or orange. maybe even red. thanks.
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If all else fails, you might try S.K. Grimes in Woonsocket, R.I. They are expensive and custom make stuff for photographers but just possibly might already have some Ser. 5.5 mounts already made, which should be less expensive than making them to order...
Their email:
skgrimes@skgrimes.com
Obviously, if you have the time to look and are persistent, they might become available from, say, Tamarkin, Ritz Collectibles, KEH, Adorama or similar dealers...
In my opinion, the fastest way is to post free ads on such sites as the IDCC, LUG, MUG, photo.net, craigslist, etc.
They are not rare and, when you can find them, should be reasonably priced...The easiest to find would be UV or Sky...The others, for black-and-white work, might be hard to find, or unavailable...
But if you got the blank, you could have any good local optometrist cut red, yellow, green, orange, etc. filters, to the right size...[You would supply the glass].
