Hoya 77mm PRO1 SHMC CP Filter Discontinued? [Archive]

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Stickman

28th of March 2009 (Sat), 15:12

Anyone have any ideas why its been discontinued or if there is a replacement unit available in its place? Its listed on sale on one site, and discontinued at B&H.

I had thought this was the standard for CPF, has it been upgraded?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/306011-REG/Hoya_019516_77mm_Super_HMC_Circular.html

Important Notice!
This item has been discontinued and is no longer available. Please call for more information.

borism

28th of March 2009 (Sat), 15:22

IM looking at this
http://www.adorama.com/HY77CPLHD.html?searchinfo=hoya+hd+polarizer

jhom

28th of March 2009 (Sat), 16:33

It is my understanding that the SMC line has been replaced by their digital line such the Digital Pro and HD versions.

Stickman

28th of March 2009 (Sat), 21:29

jhom,

Any idea what the quality difference is?

Wilt

29th of March 2009 (Sun), 00:05

Unfortunately, the SHMC has absolutely the best transmission of all of the Hoya line! It transmits 99.7% of the light. The most recent HD line gets very close, at 99.35% transmission, but the Digital line is a paltry 97%...the same level as the decade old HMC line!