Richard wrote:
>The T10 has the flash emitted directly forwards as you would expect, the
>POL filter is meant to eliminate the corona by diffusing the light.
I am not sure, if you mean the same thing I do, but the POL filter is a
cross POL filter which means, that the light source (the ring flash itself)
is polarized in one direction and the light reflected from the object,
which goes through the lens onto the film surface is then polarized
orthogonally to the illuminating light. In this way, every reflection on
the object of the photo will be eliminated, the surfaces of the objects get
matte and the colours get deep. The pictures look artificial in a way.
Matthias
>The T10 is smaller than the T8 with reflector, you could not use the T8 on
>a small macro stand (such as the VST). The POL filter is very expensive
>new. I think you would have to use the T8 on a copy stand type set up or
>hand held.
>I would recommend getting the T10 first, since there are many 2nd hand
>examples about, also it is smaller and easier to fit/use.
>New price T8 is 325 USD + taxes, the POL filter I think costs a similar
>amount, both are difficult to obtain second hand. The T8 is an impressive
>package which I am told is made only to order.
>Both have modelling lights which are a useful feature. You of course need
>the T Power Control Unit 1 to which both units fit, as does the T28.
>
>Hope this helps, I think Denton has used them more extensively, as have
>several other members of the forum.
>
>Richard
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