Over the years, the 58mm Linear Polarizer Filter has become an indispensable tool for both professio...

Over the years, the 58mm Linear Polarizer Filter has become an indispensable tool for both professional and amateur photographers. This filter, which is color neutral, significantly enhances the possibilities of capturing stunning images in both black and white and color film. In color photography, altering contrast or color saturation with colored filters can undesirably change the colors in the photograph. However, the 58mm Linear Polarizer Filter effectively addresses this issue. Natural light, which spreads in all directions in a wave form, is polarized and possesses high color purity when it passes through this filter. As sunlight travels through the atmosphere, a portion of it scatters, resulting in a blush gray haze over all colors. This effect can be significantly reduced or even eliminated with the use of our 58mm Linear Polarizer Filter. Moreover, when light falls at an angle of approximately 35 degrees onto a reflective surface such as water, glass, or plastic, it becomes reflected and polarized. With a properly oriented 58mm Linear Polarizer Filter, these reflections are absorbed, allowing the true colors to reach the film. This results in water surfaces appearing transparent and clouds appearing more saturated. The light loss of a polarizing filter varies between 1 and 1.5 F stops, which can be manually or automatically corrected depending on the camera type. The 58mm Linear Polarizer Filter is constructed with a neutral color foil cemented between two plane parallel glass discs. This design ensures that light rays can only pass in one plane. The filter is mounted in a calibrated rotating ring, allowing for easy setting of the desired position and effect. With an SLR, the result can be seen in the finder, while with viewfinder type cameras, one can hold the polarizer in front of the eye and rotate it to see the desired effect. The calibrated rim on every 58mm Linear Polarizer Filter makes it easy to set the filter to the same position on the lens. It's important to note that there are two different types of polarizers: linear and circular. The circular type is required with camera systems where the built-in light measuring system uses light that has passed through the mirror via a beam splitter. The circular polarizer has a second component, a 1/4 wave plate in its construction, which sets the polarized light in rotation and allows it to pass without interruption through the measuring system for accurate measurements. The 58mm Linear Polarizer Filter is also recommended for use with autofocus lenses in video cameras. However, overheating of the polarizing filter should be avoided to maintain its performance and longevity. In conclusion, the 58mm Linear Polarizer Filter is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance your photography experience by reducing unwanted reflections and enhancing color saturation.

Merchant: Heliopan

Category: Photography/Lens Filters/Polarizing Filters