CMCM
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Has anyone used a circular polarizing filter on the X30? Good idea or no?
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CP filter on X30?
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Snapsh0t
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The X30 is no different from any other camera when it comes to filters apart from its daft 40mm filter thread. If you think you need a CP then use one. Why do you think it might not be a good idea?
CMCM
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I was reading various posts in which some people seemed to think there was no need for filters any more, although I guess they were mainly referring to UV protective filters.
Jon Schick
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I rarely use filters but do buy high quality protective filters for my best lenses. I don't love the saturated look from polarisers but they can be v useful to reduce reflections....not something that can easily be tackled in post processing afterwards. No reason not to buy a good one but you may have to use a stepping ring to adapt a sensible size filter to the stupidly rare thread diameter of the X30 lens.....
Snapsh0t
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I would say they were talking solely about protective filters.
Jon Schick
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I think many people would say that using cheap protector filters is a one way street to reducing image quality so I think the main argument to use one is to protect an expensive lens....in which case best to buy the best ....
Snapsh0t
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I agree but they're completely unnecessary from an effect POV compared with their use on film cameras.
Jon Schick
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Absolutely agree ... But the OP was about CPL before I veered the thread off course...there are still uses for those in digital but in my view more for reducing reflections than enhancing colour... The latter can be done in post.
jhorse
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Hi, here's my take as a X30 user (IMHO - a camera that shoots above its weight). In certain conditions I like the effect of a quality CP filter.
On my X30, I have the Fuji EBC protect filter and lens hood kit. See (note this is the Fuji version not a 3rd Party one):
The protect filter is on always and I have assumed that as a Fuji EBC filter it does not degrade image quality. I have the same filters on my other Fuji lenses (including the 23/f2 and 50/f2) and in my non-scientific testing I can see absolutely no difference in IQ whether the filter is on or off.
The protect filter screws into the X30's lens (I think it is a non-standard 40.5mm thread - bizarre!) and its front element has a 43mm thread (a common size), into which the Fuji lens hood is normally screwed. However, if I want to use a CP filter, I fit a 43-52mm step up ring. I then use a 52mm Hoya HD CP filter (and rubber wide angle lens hood screwed into the CP filter). It works a treat.
Hope that helps.
On my X30, I have the Fuji EBC protect filter and lens hood kit. See (note this is the Fuji version not a 3rd Party one):
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The protect filter is on always and I have assumed that as a Fuji EBC filter it does not degrade image quality. I have the same filters on my other Fuji lenses (including the 23/f2 and 50/f2) and in my non-scientific testing I can see absolutely no difference in IQ whether the filter is on or off.
The protect filter screws into the X30's lens (I think it is a non-standard 40.5mm thread - bizarre!) and its front element has a 43mm thread (a common size), into which the Fuji lens hood is normally screwed. However, if I want to use a CP filter, I fit a 43-52mm step up ring. I then use a 52mm Hoya HD CP filter (and rubber wide angle lens hood screwed into the CP filter). It works a treat.
Hope that helps.
I have that Fuji three-part EBC protect filter, lens hood, lens cap kit. Yes, that front thread on the EBC filter is 43mm.
You can purchase a 43mm CP filter. Works just as well. No need to buy a 43-52mm step up ring unless you already have the 52mm CP filter.
You can purchase a 43mm CP filter. Works just as well. No need to buy a 43-52mm step up ring unless you already have the 52mm CP filter.
jhorse
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Hi, that is true and good advice, but I use the same 52mm filter on other lenses too (as it is used not too often), so just one filter to purchase and carry.
CMCM
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When I got the X30 last year, I also bought Fuji's X20/X10 lens hood & protector filter at a ridiculously high price, and it also fits the X30. The box said "super EBC Fujinon" so I presume it's high quality glass. All I really only wanted was the protector filter. I didn't want or like the lens hood and cap and still haven't used them, so I just screwed on the filter (40mm) directly to the camera and continue to use the original slide-on lens cap, which fits perfectly. I wish Fuji also made a circular polarizer for this camera. I just bought the 40mm Ice HD CPL Circular Polarizer (cheap at about $13), but don't know yet if it's good or not because I have't had a chance to test it out. It's nicely made, and fits well on the X30 (although I have to remove the protector filter first).
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