B+W Linear Polarizer

[Norm Sanders]

So I just rec'd my 72mm linear polarizer from EVS today. I ordered the linear vs. the polarizer as the person I was speaking with at EVS didn't really know the difference, other than the $40 price difference ($80 vs. $120).

Several questions:

1. In combination with my always-on UV filter, is there any order the filters should be in (i.e. UV first, then polarizer or vice-versa)?

2. If I have an opportunity to immediately ship the linear back in exchange for the more expensive circular, should I do it & why?

3. According to the research I've done tonight, it looks like my DVX won't be able to auto focus correctly with the linear ... is that the only difference between circular & linear ... that you can auto focus with circular? This may help answer #2.

4. From pictures/examples I've seen, it looks like any outdoor shots will ALWAYS benefit from the polarizer. What about indoor? Should I just forever keep the polarizer on, in addition to the UV (except when using wide angle, etc.)?

Thanks in advance for any tips/help.

 

[j]

>Several questions:
>
>1. In combination with my always-on UV filter, is there any order the filters should be in
>(i.e. UV first, then polarizer or vice-versa)?

no, but why do you have the UV always on? Protection? If that's the case, then take it off when using the polo. I myself like to shoot thru as little extra glass as possible.

>2. If I have an opportunity to immediately ship the linear back in exchange for the more >expensive circular, should I do it & why?

I like the linear, it is stronger and you have more control.

>3. According to the research I've done tonight, it looks like my DVX won't be able to auto >focus correctly with the linear ... is that the only difference between circular & linear ... >that you can auto focus with circular? This may help answer #2.

I don't know about that, I've never used auto focus.

>4. From pictures/examples I've seen, it looks like any outdoor shots will ALWAYS >benefit .from the polarizer. What about indoor? Should I just forever keep the polarizer >on, in addition to the UV (except when using wide angle, etc.)?

Sure, if don't mind the stop or more light loss, the loss of some possibly aestheticly pleasing reflections, the ever present possibility of vignetting, and as said before, the slight (especially when zoomed in) loss of optical clarity due to the extra glass.

Look, I'm glad you bought a linear polo. It's one of three I use the most. But it's a tool, to be used for an effect at certain times and taken off when not used. That's how I look at it.

-J

 

[Norm Sanders]

Thanks, J. The UV's always on for protection of my lens. I'll take it off when putting on the linear. There are times, when moving, etc. that I want the autofocus on, but I'm not sure how much I'll be moving with the polarizer on anyway.

Thanks for the input. I'll make sure I've always got it with me, but just test it with each shot to see if I like the look prior to putting it on.