Cloud9 Posted February 9 Share #1 Posted February 9 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I want to use a polarizing filter with my Q3 43 but without removing my protection UV filter. Has anybody experience of this and whether any vignetting would be introduced? Also, has anybody tried adding/removing a polariser whilst a circular lens hood is in place? Many thanks, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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goldgranada Posted February 9 Share #2 Posted February 9 Not the cheapest way to go but a good solution to review if you haven't looked at this option. https://www.polarpro.com/products/leica-q3-accessories?_pos=2&_sid=f8dba83ba&_ss=r&variant=44636244148409 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud9 Posted February 10 Author Share #3 Posted February 10 7 hours ago, goldgranada said: Not the cheapest way to go but a good solution to review if you haven't looked at this option. https://www.polarpro.com/products/leica-q3-accessories?_pos=2&_sid=f8dba83ba&_ss=r&variant=44636244148409 I saw that on another thread and to be honest, it didn't grab me. It does look clever though. I've already got the thinnest B+W UV so am happy with the stock hood for most use. I thought I'd start with purchasing the right size Polariser (does it need a step up? Hence question) and see what hoods work well for 'those days'... Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted February 10 Share #4 Posted February 10 Stacking filters will result in loss of resolution and potential increased flare. Polarizers are plastic with glass on each side, so you will have 6 extra glass surfaces for light to travel. It is always best to limit filter use to one at a time unless resolution and limiting flare are not of utmost importance. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud9 Posted February 10 Author Share #5 Posted February 10 8 hours ago, darylgo said: Stacking filters will result in loss of resolution and potential increased flare. Polarizers are plastic with glass on each side, so you will have 6 extra glass surfaces for light to travel. It is always best to limit filter use to one at a time unless resolution and limiting flare are not of utmost importance. Very good point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nussbusch Posted February 10 Share #6 Posted February 10 ... would not stack filters for optical reasons mentioned above but dont expect vignetting since the relatively narrow 43mm entry cone is not affected by another filter. In case of a UWA this would be a different story... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. G Posted February 10 Share #7 Posted February 10 Advertisement (gone after registration) I use the Maven filter system. It allows you to swap filters very quickly being that it is magnetic. The magnets are strong and the filters are of extremely high quality. They even have a linear polarizer available that has pretty much no color cast. They will work with the Haoge hood even in macro if you have one filter on, but you won't be able to turn the polarizer in macro (usually not an issue anyway). I also just picked up the polar pro flip hood and it makes things much easier for adjusting a polarizer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopaholic Posted February 10 Share #8 Posted February 10 There’s usually a one stop drop with CPL to be considered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud9 Posted February 11 Author Share #9 Posted February 11 Thanks for your help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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