Jeff,
Thanks for your suggestion & information. Sure I'll get Lee type
square filter instead of round filter for my 72XL.
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Michael
On Monday, August 16, 2010, Jeff Keller <om-list@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Michael,
>
> I've never seen recommendations from Schneider about polarizer filters. The
> recommended center filter can be found in the table at the bottom center of
> the first page at:
> https://www.schneideroptics.com/pdfs/photo/LensCharts.pdf
>
> I would be very cautious about spending money on a large polarizer for your
> 72mm SA XL. The field of view is so wide that you may not like the effects
> of the polarizer. If you still have some wide angle small format gear,
> experiment with a polarizer on a 20mm lens on 35mm format gear.
>
> http://www.schneideroptics.com has a lot of information but finding it
> usually involves typing several searches into google such as
>
> site:www.schneideroptics.com 72mm xl
> or
> site:www.schneideroptics.com polarizer
>
> If you use the center filter and a polarizer, the polarizer will have to be
> a 112mm filter to screw in to the center filter. (doesn't have to be a
> circular polarizer). If you think you will be using very many filters you
> should look into using one of the square filter adapters such as the Lee
> Foundation kit.
> http://www.2filter.com/Leefilters/LeeFilters4x4.html (sorry picture shows it
> on a Canon)
> It's expensive but cheaper than buying different filters for every lens. (I
> haven't used one.)
>
> Best wishes,
> Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Wong [mailto:mialop@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 7:04 PM
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion
> Subject: Re: [OM] Visited Macau
>
> Thank you very much, Jeff.
>
> I understood I should put CF on the wide angle lens to avoid fall off but as
> you said, it's very expensive. But I think I'll go to get one finally.
>
> Btw, I searched internet & found the website for Schneider large format lens
> information:
> https://www.schneideroptics.com/ecommerce/CatalogSubCategoryDisplay.aspx?CID
> =162
>
> But it seems not many information provided. Such as what size of CPL to be
> applied to 72XL ............ or what kind of CF to to applied ......
> Is any good website with more information provided? Thanks.
>
>
> ---
> Michael
>
>
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