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Jacques
3rd of January 2003 (Fri), 12:05
Hi to everyone. Is it possible to use a polarizing filter with the A40? I know there are some teleconverter lenses available but are not sure of the Filters.

Regards
cmanly
3rd of January 2003 (Fri), 13:44
YES -- need LADC52B converter ($15) which will then take most any 52mm lens or filter. 52mm is a pretty standard size.

all the best
Jacques
4th of January 2003 (Sat), 00:01
Thank you for the info. Wil def have a look @ it.
Conk
4th of January 2003 (Sat), 12:50
Definately jacques,
I have just ordered the adapter for my A40. The first filter purchace I'll be making is for a polorizing filter.
Jacques
4th of January 2003 (Sat), 12:57
I am about to order my adapter from my wife's work this Monday, but are still looking for a polorizing filter. Can you recommend a certain brand conk/cmanly ?

Jacques
Cape Town
South Africa
Conk
4th of January 2003 (Sat), 16:39
I'll probably just buy what the local shop here supplies. Cokin I think. I really don't know what to recomend.
cmanly
4th of January 2003 (Sat), 20:19
jacques wrote:

I am about to order my adapter from my wife's work this Monday, but are still looking for a polorizing filter. Can you recommend a certain brand conk/cmanly ?

Jacques
Cape Town
South Africa

Cokin makes reasonable lower priced filters. If you get serious you might want to spend a little more for Hoya or B&W or the like. I have been pleased with a Tiffen polarizing filter I have used for a while.

all the best
Branko_88
9th of January 2003 (Thu), 17:15
Excuze my ignorance, but what is this filter? WHat does it do, and does anyone have any sample photos?
JohnMN
9th of January 2003 (Thu), 17:36
The polarizing filter is used mainly to cut out reflections from windows and shiny surfaces. It can darken a blue sky and get rid of surface reflections from water.

JohnMN
Conk
9th of January 2003 (Thu), 20:04
A little something I learned recently when I picked up my new lens adapter for my A40, you cannot use a linear polorizing filter meant for regualr film cameras. The filter for the digi is $63.00 CDN. :(
I'm starting to rethink putting accessory money into a 2 megapixel camera.
cmanly
9th of January 2003 (Thu), 22:24
conk wrote:
A little something I learned recently when I picked up my new lens adapter for my A40, you cannot use a linear polorizing filter meant for regualr film cameras. The filter for the digi is $63.00 CDN. :(
I'm starting to rethink putting accessory money into a 2 megapixel camera.

Hello Conk - what you say is very interesting. why is it that one cannot use a linear polarizing filter as you would with film?
Conk
10th of January 2003 (Fri), 06:22
cmanly wrote:
conk wrote:
A little something I learned recently when I picked up my new lens adapter for my A40, you cannot use a linear polorizing filter meant for regualr film cameras. The filter for the digi is $63.00 CDN. :(
I'm starting to rethink putting accessory money into a 2 megapixel camera.

Hello Conk - what you say is very interesting. why is it that one cannot use a linear polarizing filter as you would with film?

It had something to do with the way the polorizing is on the glass. I can't remember exact details.