polarizer

[fanie]

I am new to your site and have read many threads.Very informative.I received my D1X yesterday and read in the little booklet that I can't use a polarizing filter.Does anybody know why?

 

[Trent Mulkern]

I would have to say that was not true, but would like the page number so that I could read that statement in context.

Regards,
Trent

I am new to your site and have read many threads.Very
informative.I received my D1X yesterday and read in the little
booklet that I can't use a polarizing filter.Does anybody know why?

 

[bernard chiommino]

I am new to your site and have read many threads.Very
informative.I received my D1X yesterday and read in the little
booklet that I can't use a polarizing filter.Does anybody know why?

Yea, I like to know about polarizers
I just spent over $ 100 on two
of them.
--dino chiommino

 

[Ger Bee]

Have not read the manual but it may mean one must use circular polarizers. I’ve already used them – so bite me! )))

I am new to your site and have read many threads.Very
informative.I received my D1X yesterday and read in the little
booklet that I can't use a polarizing filter.Does anybody know why?

 

[Greg Gebhardt]

I am new to your site and have read many threads.Very
informative.I received my D1X yesterday and read in the little
booklet that I can't use a polarizing filter.Does anybody know why?

You might want to re-read the book. I use polarizers all the time with great results. You must use circular polarizers, but these are the majority of the type polarizers that are sold today.

I like ine, give great saturated colors, dark blue skys and eliminate reflections.--Greg GebhardtJacksonville, Florida

 

[Paul Caldwell]

On any of the D1 cameras, a CL-PL works fine. I used one about 85% of the time in my work. I believe the manual is referring to the fixed style of polarizer.

Paul Caldwell
[email protected]

I am new to your site and have read many threads.Very
informative.I received my D1X yesterday and read in the little
booklet that I can't use a polarizing filter.Does anybody know why?

 

[Dick-]

I would agree...I have been using one for about 7 months now...functions very well..

Regards,
Trent

I am new to your site and have read many threads.Very
informative.I received my D1X yesterday and read in the little
booklet that I can't use a polarizing filter.Does anybody know why?

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[Dick-]

Actually not accurate..I use both..get better results with linear but more difficult to use.

I am new to your site and have read many threads.Very
informative.I received my D1X yesterday and read in the little
booklet that I can't use a polarizing filter.Does anybody know why?

You might want to re-read the book. I use polarizers all the time
with great results. You must use circular polarizers, but these
are the majority of the type polarizers that are sold today.

I like ine, give great saturated colors, dark blue skys and
eliminate reflections.
--
Greg Gebhardt
Jacksonville, Florida

--****

 

[fanie]

Thanks all for the info,will try it.

 

[Anders Borum]

Hello!

I am new to your site and have read many threads.Very
informative.I received my D1X yesterday and read in the little
booklet that I can't use a polarizing filter.Does anybody know why?

A linear polarizer will give the autofocus on most lenses a hard time, if I recall correctly. Therefore, circular polarizers are the way to go.

--with regards anders lundholm · [email protected] the sphereworx / monoliner experience

 

[Stephan Hess]

You're right: linear polarizers are "stronger in effect" when everything else is the same, but do not work with AF.
So you can use them on your D1X but must switch to manual focusing.

Circular ploarizers will work as well (and with AF).

Regards
SH

I am new to your site and have read many threads.Very
informative.I received my D1X yesterday and read in the little
booklet that I can't use a polarizing filter.Does anybody know why?

A linear polarizer will give the autofocus on most lenses a hard
time, if I recall correctly. Therefore, circular polarizers are the
way to go.

--
with regards
anders lundholm · [email protected]
the sphereworx / monoliner experience

 

[Thom Hogan]

I am new to your site and have read many threads.Very
informative.I received my D1X yesterday and read in the little
booklet that I can't use a polarizing filter.Does anybody know why?

As others have pointed out, Nikon's documentation says to not use a LINEAR polarizer. The reason is that when you use mirrors and beam splitters on normally polarized light, the amount of light that is bounced or split is different than unpolarized light, and it varies with a number of factors. Nikon's matrix meter, spot meter, and autofocus sensors can be affected by this, though most of the time aren't.

A CIRCULAR polarizer puts a quarter wave plate behind the polarizing filter to "spin" the light waves. The spin essentially restores the reflection and prismatic properties of the light. --Thom Hoganauthor, Nikon Field Guideauthor, Nikon Flash Guideauthor, Complete Guide to the Nikon D1, D1h, & D1xwww.bythom.com

 

[Ron Hildebrand]

A CIRCULAR polarizer puts a quarter wave plate behind the
polarizing filter to "spin" the light waves. The spin essentially
restores the reflection and prismatic properties of the light.
--
Thom Hogan

Interesting... Until earlier this year, I've only worked with manual-everything medium format, and on occasion, manual 35, so I haven't paid much attention to the mechanics of the circular polarizer...just used linears.

Since was about to spring for a B+W multi-coated circular next week, does this mean I'm going to waste a fair outlay of cash for what is essentially a non-performer? I've heard others say in passing they use linears just fine, as Thom mentions is often the case. Would those of you having experience with both the linear and circular polarizers consider the circular pretty much a waste?

Thanks-

--Ron