Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/14
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Somewhat more convenient is to use a polarizing viewer (available used at
swap meets) which allow you to leave the filter one the lens and align the
filter to match the orientation of the viewer.
kw
>>This is much less convenient, especially when I'm changing the lense. But
>>results are excellent.
>
>The only solution I've though of is to use a polarizer with a rotating dial
>that has numbers on the edge (B+W and Heliopan make these, maybe others).
>Hold the filter to your eye; rotate 'til you get the polarization that you
>want; note the number at the top; put the filter on the lens; rotate the
>ring so that the noted number is at the top. This is not convenient, but if
>you have the time it works.
>
>It's not a solution, but an alternative.
>
>-Charlie
>
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> Earth Sciences Deptartment
> University of California
> Santa Cruz, CA 95064
>Tel.: (408) 459-5228 Fax.: (408) 459-3074
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