Hi Eric, Thanks for welcoming me to the list. I was on Marc's earlier list but took while to sign up on this new one. I haven't shot any slide film yet, just black and white, and I've noticed flare. While some of the pictures that demonstrate flare were indeed photos taken into the sun, I can't help but wonder if the flare is exaggerated because of the cleaning marks. I don't have a hood yet so that could be a problem too. what will slide film show that black and white won't? John