Polarized lens for FZ5?

[surfhead]

I want to get the panasonic FZ5...seems the right camera for me. But I need to be able to use a polarized lens for the shots I want to take (fish in a pond). will it fit any standard 55mm lens filter? do I need a special panasonic filter to fit the adapter? where does one get a polarized lens to fit this camera?

[genece]

Yes any 55mm filter will fit but you may need to sand 1 or 2 mm off the adapter

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=23441&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

[surfhead]

thanks gene....the link was a linear...that will work? I was reading the thread on linear vs circular. I don't need a circular on this camera?

[Mike63]

A linear polarizer will be fine. Read this article in the included link for more info. I myself bought a circular so that could also us it on my 35mm slr, should I ever go back.:)
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1024&message=6913931

[genece]

As was said a linear is fine ...but the point of moving on to a DSLR may be a consideration.