Questions tagged “circular polarizer”

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Why don’t two circular polarizing camera filters go dark when crossed at 90°?

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6y ago

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How do I free up a stiff B+W circular polarizer without damaging it?

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7y ago

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Could a cheap or defective circular polarizer cause soft images on a Sigma 150-500mm lens?

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7y ago

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Why does my screw-in polarizer change color when reversed instead of just darkening the screen?

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8y ago

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What’s the difference between linear and circular polarizing filters in photography?

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8y ago

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Can I mount a circular polarizer behind a 100mm slot-in filter holder?

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What does a circular polarizing filter do, and why is it called “circular”

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10y ago

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Which high-quality 95mm circular polarizer should I buy for a Sigma 150-600mm lens?

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10y ago

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What are the practical pros and cons of linear vs circular polarizing filters?

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10y ago

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Should I use step-up rings or buy separate circular polarizers for lenses with different filter sizes?

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10y ago

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Is there a quick way to move one circular polarizer between lenses with different filter sizes?

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10y ago

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Why does a cheap circular polarizer seem sharp at wide angles but soft at longer focal lengths?

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10y ago

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Can a dented B+W circular polarizer ring be repaired?

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11y ago

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Can I mark a circular polarizer's rotating ring to show its orientation?

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11y ago

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Can I use a 72mm circular polarizer on a 62mm lens with a step-up ring?

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12y ago

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Why does a computer screen look black with some polarizers but shift blue/orange with others?

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12y ago

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When does poor filter homogeneity actually affect image quality?

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13y ago

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Why do some autofocus systems need a circular polarizer instead of a linear polarizer?

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13y ago

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Why do some circular polarizers lose less light than others?

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13y ago

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Does a circular polarizer change starburst effects from streetlights at night?

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13y ago

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