FX1 Polarizer Compatibility at DVinfo.net

Dave Knife · March 12th, 2007, 09:55 PM

Dumb question: I have a 72mm circular polarizer I used on my Canon SLR, will that fit the 72mm mount on my FX1? Will there be any 16x9 vs 4x3 aspect issues?

Douglas Spotted Eagle · March 12th, 2007, 10:16 PM

Not a dumb question, and no, you won't have problems, and yes...it will fit.

Dave Knife · March 12th, 2007, 10:19 PM

Thanks for the prompt reply, Spot. Good to hear still and vid are compatible.

fldave

Boyd Ostroff · March 13th, 2007, 07:27 AM

I imagine you will be fine unless the filter has a really thick rim. I have an old 72mm Schneider linear polarizer (the kind that rotates) and when you zoom all the way out on the Z1 there is a slight bit of vignetting. But this filter has a pretty deep rim. Just to make sure this isn't happening, point the camera at a light, evenly lit surface and check the full frame image for vignetting using a monitor that underscans or your editing software.

Dave Knife · March 13th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I'll do some tests this week. I haven't used that polarizer for several years.

The next step is to look into using those Canon EF lenses I have...But that's another topic!

March 12th, 2007, 09:55 PM	#1
Dave Knife Tourist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mary Esther, FL Posts: 3	FX1 Polarizer Compatibility Dumb question: I have a 72mm circular polarizer I used on my Canon SLR, will that fit the 72mm mount on my FX1? Will there be any 16x9 vs 4x3 aspect issues?

March 12th, 2007, 10:16 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Not a dumb question, and no, you won't have problems, and yes...it will fit. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

March 12th, 2007, 10:19 PM	#3
Dave Knife Tourist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mary Esther, FL Posts: 3	Thanks for the prompt reply, Spot. Good to hear still and vid are compatible. fldave

March 13th, 2007, 07:27 AM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	I imagine you will be fine unless the filter has a really thick rim. I have an old 72mm Schneider linear polarizer (the kind that rotates) and when you zoom all the way out on the Z1 there is a slight bit of vignetting. But this filter has a pretty deep rim. Just to make sure this isn't happening, point the camera at a light, evenly lit surface and check the full frame image for vignetting using a monitor that underscans or your editing software.

March 13th, 2007, 07:29 PM	#5
Dave Knife Tourist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mary Esther, FL Posts: 3	Thanks for the feedback. I'll do some tests this week. I haven't used that polarizer for several years. The next step is to look into using those Canon EF lenses I have...But that's another topic!