Attention Fuji 6x9 rangefinder users re "polarizer solution"

[r.s. adams]

I just received my new 67mm Hoya "Super Quality Cir-Polaraizer" and

though I'd comment about how well it looks like it will work as the

solution to the question of rotating polarizers being almost

impossible to get on and off the Fuji's recessed mount.

 

First let me say that I know that a Circular polarizer is

unnecessary ... for obvious reasons. BUT, here's the cool part...

on this filter the rotating ring "grip" is on the "face" of the

filter, not "stacked" (as it were) on the "barrel" of the filter ring

as all other polarizers I've seen are. This gives two advantages for

the Fuji rangefinder user: 1. You can grip the filter's "put on /

take off" ring w/o the rotation ring spinning -- so no danger of the

filter being hard to get on and off; 2. Since the rotating part of

the filter is "set into" the face of the filter ring, the

total "height" of the filter is only 5 mm when "screwed in" and the

total height of the filter including the male threads is only about

7.5 mm. This means that there is much less chance of vignetting when

stacked on a Uva, as some perfer to do.

 

Finally it has a nice little reference hash mark on the rotation ring

for easy realignment of the polarizer to what was visualized manually.

 

I'll do tests with both the GW690III and the GSW690III with this

polarizer stacked on top of a Uva and post the results re any

vignetting. I'm optimistic that this will be a good solution for

this problem with the Fujis. And for those that don't like to stack

filters at all, I'm sure this will be a great filter for use with the

recessed Fuji rangefinder lens threads. I can put my hack saw down

now! LOL

[samuel_stone]

Thanks for the tip R.S. - I'll be interested to hear the results of your tests. Is it called a "Super Quality Cir-Polarizer" if you want to order one? I know Hoya makes SMC (Super Multi-Coated) and HMC polarizers, etc...just want to know the right one to order.

 

Thanks,

[barry schmetter]

Yes, thanks for the tip, and I second the request for an exact catalog number or name. Your next mission is to figure out a reasonable way of using graduated neutral density filters. I've still got my hacksaw ready, and I'll use it if I have to, I swear.

[david b]

Thank you, good advice. I recently bought an excellent used GW690iii, but have bought the heliopan pol filter with reference numbers on the outer ring. I'm not knocking what you suggest but find that being careful to GENTLY screw the polariser on results in it coming off easily, every time. This was tested in sub zero temperatures recently.

 

Whilst writing, I got some velvia transparencies back from the lab recently, and the quality is awesome when this camera is used in conjunction with a heavy Gitzo tripod. Thanks to Ellis V and the other people who recommended this camera when I asked about it (actually the GSW, but I decided the GW more suited to my style, at least initially) on this forum a couple of months ago.

 

My own view for grads - masking tape on the hood and guesswork!?

 

Thanks, David.

[rolland_elliott]

Just use your hack saw folks. If you make a nice clean straight cut, you can easily put the hood back on again with some tape covering up the cut. Why work around the problem by spending another $20 to $50 for special polarizers? People want to look at pictures not pretty lens hoods. Peace, "Hack Saw" Rolland

[jeff_drew4]

<< If you make a nice clean straight cut >> That's eeasy for you, deefeecult for me! I hate it when the blade slips; don't you?!

[fabgo]

I just thought I'd let you all know that Hoya now makes a UV + Cir-Pol version of the above-mentioned filter, with the added advantage that you don't have to stack it on top of an UVA filter, further reducing any risk of vignetting, especially on the GSW690III.

[don_gillette]

I have to agree with Roland, I carefully cut off the lens hood and now I can use all my 67 accessories including a larger and more effective hood. I got the camera to use not to store and look at..Don

[ben conover]

Hello, I am a beginner in photography and I am waiting for my new Fujica G690BL with fujinon 100 3.5 and all original extras to arrive, tense moments. Anyhow, I think the Fujica G690BL has a removable lens hood! would that solve any problems re-filters?

I think the Fujica G690BL also has no counter, making it quieter, and

also it of course has other lenses to choose from. I do appreciate learning from the forum, thanks and all the best.

[john_wintheiser1]

I have a related question. I'm considering a fuji 645 or 67 rangefinder. Does anyone make a polarizer especially for this camera? I can't find any mention of one. If not, would the polarizer made for the Mamiya 7 rangefinder work on the Fujis? Has anyone tried this?