--- Jim Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Hoya DO make 2 different Skylight filters.
> > They're called the Skylight and Skylight 1B which
> > are made in the Phillipines and Japan
> > respectively. So as I discovered when I
> > physically checked them, they don't
> > call it a 1A, it's just a Skylight, although my
> > apparently faulty memory had 1A embedded there.
> > The 1B also comes a HMC version.
> >
> > I still suspect that they USED to call them 1A's
>
> Gary,
> I just looked through my old filter collection
> and I have here two old Hoya Skylight 1A filters.
> I also have one Image Skylight 1A. For the record
> I have one Hoya 1A from 1970 with 'Skylight 1A'
> printed in red, and another mid 80s vintage Hoya
> 1A with normal white lettering.
> So, Gary, your memory is working very well
> indeed! I hope this put your mind at ease.
>
Thanks Jim,
I was wondering whether I was just forgetful, going
senile, or just plain losing it. Ah the joys of
advancing years - and I'm "only" 42! Can't wait to
see what the next 42 years bring!
Thanks again Jim,
Regards
Gary
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