lars_bergquist Posted November 17, 2011 Share #21  Posted November 17, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I still think that the simplest and best way to use a plain polariser on a RF camera is the one I advocate in the sticky http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/130720-m9-faqs-frequently-asked-questions-answers.html  Why make it complicated when it can be simple and elegant?  The old man from a polaristed century Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cirke Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share #22  Posted November 17, 2011 I still think that the simplest and best way to use a plain polariser on a RF camera is the one I advocate in the sticky http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/130720-m9-faqs-frequently-asked-questions-answers.html I dont find it , in which Question ? thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted November 17, 2011 Share #23  Posted November 17, 2011 Sorry about that – it's the FAQ sticky on the Customer Forum:  http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/171589-leica-camera-faqs-frequently-asked-questions.html#post1661395   And that is of course the proper place for it.  The old man who goofed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share #24 Â Posted November 17, 2011 thank you Lars Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted November 17, 2011 Share #25 Â Posted November 17, 2011 Good stuff, Lars. Basically "self-indexing" your polarizer. Â There are a lot of ways to use one with an M. Sometimes a little creativity is all that's needed - especially if you don't use one often. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share #26 Â Posted November 17, 2011 for Orienting and marking a polariser , Heliopan pol filters are already marked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted November 18, 2011 Share #27 Â Posted November 18, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) If you have lenses with both 39mm and 46mm filter threads, you may own polarisers in both sizes. If both are properly indexed, you can of course have a 'Kenko solution' by carrying both, using one on the lens and the other for viewing. There is really no point to mounting a 'viewer polariser' in the accessory shoe, and even less for paying for it. Â The linearly polarised old man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted November 18, 2011 Share #28  Posted November 18, 2011 for Orienting and marking a polariser , Heliopan pol filters are already marked  Even if you have an indexed polariser, you will have to check HOW it is indexed! I have encountered polarisers that have been indexed at 90° from the direction I recommend. Nothing wrong with that, but you must know it – and keep it in mind.  The linearly polarised old man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share #29 Â Posted November 18, 2011 :-) thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 18, 2011 Share #30  Posted November 18, 2011 If you have lenses with both 39mm and 46mm filter threads, you may own polarisers in both sizes. If both are properly indexed, you can of course have a 'Kenko solution' by carrying both, using one on the lens and the other for viewing. There is really no point to mounting a 'viewer polariser' in the accessory shoe, and even less for paying for it. The linearly polarised old man  Hmmm... I would say the point is liking the way it works. I do not like the exposuremeter method as it gives no indication of the amount of polarisation effect, i do not like fiddling around with two filters to find the index, I certainly do not like screwing the filter on and off and guessing whether the index position matches. The Leica solution is very elegant: swing the filter up, adjust, swing down and release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted November 19, 2011 Share #31 Â Posted November 19, 2011 I like my swing out too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted November 20, 2011 Share #32  Posted November 20, 2011 I do not like RubeGoldberg/Heath Robinson/Storm P contraptions on my M, so I sold my swing-out polariser and went back to the simple rotating kind. Simpler, faster, smaller – better.  The linearly polarised old man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted November 20, 2011 Share #33 Â Posted November 20, 2011 I prefer the Leica solution. Sure it's larger and perhaps more complex than just a plain ol' filter - but it's the most usable solution, IMO. You can *easily* see the effect you're going to get and you can just flip it out of the way if you don't want to use it for a shot. Â If you don't use the retaining ring - it'll slip around the 52mm (or so) circ. of the 35mm f/1.2 Nokton... Â I even have one of these contraptions for my Mamiya 7II. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted November 20, 2011 Share #34  Posted November 20, 2011 I’m with Lars….I dislike messy gizmos cluttering up my M-9 too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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