What is the best way to use a polarizer on RF cameras?

[AYC Nee]

Hi senior RF users

I would like to receive advice on the use of polarizers on RF cameras. If there is such a previous thread, I shall be most grateful if I can be directed to this.

I read a couple of sources, most people tend to use manual rotation and careful assembly of the polarizer onto a holder. Lee Frost's book mentioned the use of blue tag to paste the polarizer in front of his XPan and GX617. Another source mentions the use of a coupled polarizer, one for viewing and another in front of the lens, these two turn together. This is somewhat unwieldy and I doubt it is very practical.

I wonder if there will be a slight difference in the light meter reading between the correct and incorrect position of the polarizer which one could possibly detect? If it is possible, then it may indicate the correct rotation.

Any advice and the suggestion of a more convenient way will be much appreciated.

 

[gommy]

Kenko has a Polarizer with a finder. I think it's quite neat.
See this link from Popflash.

 

[AYC Nee]

Hi Gommy

This is real neat, many thanks for the link. Shall study this in detail.

 

[benny]

Ask Bernard to show you lor..

Cheers,

 

[AYC Nee]

Hi Benny

Wow :thumbsup: This is what I have been looking for. What make is this? Kenko or some other brand, is it possible to get a 49 mm filter size?

Bernard.... most grateful if you could let me know.

 

[gommy]

Leica Universal Polariser M filter for 39mm, 46mm, 49mm (#13356) US$499.95 at Adorama.
Link here

 

[hookonclassic]

Leica Universal Polariser M filter for 39mm, 46mm, 49mm (#13356) US$499.95 at Adorama.
Link here

Doc. Gommy, the most resourceful technical guru in RF.SG ...:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[AYC Nee]

Hi Gommy

Very useful link indeed. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Many thanks again. Costly, but I guess that's the way to go.