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Re: [OM] response to my filter questions....

Subject: Re: [OM] response to my filter questions....
From: John Gaasland <kayak@xxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 21:24:11 +0000
R. Lee Hawkins wrote:
> 
> In your message dated: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 14:09:56 PST you write:
> >OK, I have an infamous linear polarizer which I have yet to use. Will it
> >work with my OM2n ? I would guess so, since it doesn't have the spot
> >meter.I would also think that a linear polarizer might be a "good" thing
> 
> Yes, it should work fine :).
> 
> >for cameras that can use it because there would be less distortion with
> >only one piece of glass to go through instead of two? Thanks, John.
> 
> Less distortion is a moot point if your exposures are way off.  If
> you're using a spot meter, you need a circular polarizer.  Period.
> Also, I doubt you'd be able to see any difference in distortion between
> a good quality linear and a good quality circular polarizer.
> 
> Cheers,
> --Lee
> 
Thanks all, I'll use the linear with confidence. It did cost a whole $9,
and that's for a 72mm(oops, non-Zuiko zoom!).

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