Circular or Linear on an M6

[RAZOR]

I tried a search but did not come up with anything. Do you use a circular or linear polarizing filter on the M6 with the early style meter? I would think linear, correct?

 

[mich8261]

I believe you only need circular for auto focus cameras. So I would think linear will work for you which is good since they are usually cheaper.

 

[Beemermark]

I tried a search but did not come up with anything. Do you use a circular or linear polarizing filter on the M6 with the early style meter? I would think linear, correct?

Linear. A circular polarizer is needed for SLR cameras that meter by the use of a beam splitter (part of the incoming light is directed thru the mirror). Since RF do not have a mirror (and neither do digital SLR) all that is needed is a linear Polarizer.

 

[Disaster_Area]

Since RF do not have a mirror (and neither do digital SLR) all that is needed is a linear Polarizer.

wait... I've always thought DSLR's need a circular polarizer... I'm sure my 50D has a mirror as well as anything digital I've used with "SLR" on the label... or have I been horribly misled?!

 

[jonmanjiro]

As already mentioned, linear or circular is fine on an RF. You might also want one of these, made by Kenko, in the hot shoe to make adjustments easier.