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Re: [OM] Circular vs Linear Polarizers Test

Subject: Re: [OM] Circular vs Linear Polarizers Test
From: "Terry and Tracey" <foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 1998 17:25:40 +1000
>Yes, but the meter readings you see in "average" mode in the OM-4 are
>only appoximate.  When you actually take a photo, the metering is OTF,
>so it doesn't matter what you have on the front of the lens (as long as
>it transmits light :), the exposure will be correct.  The problem is
>that when you spot meter, the reading is taken through the partially
>silvered mirror, and locked in.  And the partially silvered mirror is
>what causes the problem with linear polarizers.  The mirror is not in
>the optical train with OTF metering, and thus doesn't affect exposures.


So you can't use linear polarisers with the OM-3Ti?

Foxy


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