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Linear Polarizer vs Circular Polarizer
Hi,
With a 5x4 camera is it better to use a Linear Polarizer? Jacques |
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As far as I understand things it does'nt make a difference, the only time it make a differance is with auto focus cameras,but I stand to be corrected,Richard
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I say the same. Use the cheapest of the two.
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I agree with prevous replies - I use both linear and circular pol filters on manual focus cameras, including 5x4. I don't see any difference in the effects.
If you are using auto-focus and manual focus cameras and intend to use the same filter for both, get a circular. If not, get linear since they're usually much cheaper. Regards Eddie |
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Thank you guys
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I saw someone try Linear v Circular Polarisers - stacking two of the same sort & then turning them to produce the darkest effect.
This gives an idea of the degree of polarisation than can be achieved. The circular ones did produce a noticably darker effect - it wasn't huge but it was clear for all to see. I think they were using Hoya filters in the test. Is a circular polariser better value for money - who knows Martin |
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I read somewhere (I forgot where) that a linear was better because there were less layer of glass. I don't know if it is true and if it makes a difference.
Jacques |
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Hmm.... not sure about that
I think that the Polariser is held in a foil, which is then held in a sandwich between two sheets of glass. Having destroyed (dropped) several Polariser Filters; I know that both Hoya and B+W are made this way. Martin |
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