Hi Bruce, There was no filter in use for the awful flare shot, and the factory lens hood was used both times. I know it was with the shot of the houseboat, and I'm sure it was when I used your lens in the restaurant.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Bruce Dayton > I'm curious if you had a filter on the lens for the awful flare > version. I know the shot you took of me had a filter on it albeit an > SMC filter. > > I have never seen flare like the awful on from my 16-45 - but if I > think flare could be an issue, I always take of the filter. Just > curious. I may have to go out and see if I can get mine to flare that > badly. > SB> http://home.earthlink.net/~morepix/bruceflare.jpg > SB> http://home.earthlink.net/~morepix/awfulflare.jpg > > SB> Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

