Polarized lens for FZ5?

surfhead · #1 12-28-2005, 04:49 PM

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 · #2 12-28-2005, 05:37 PM

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

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

surfhead · #3 12-28-2005, 05:40 PM

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 · #4 12-28-2005, 06:53 PM

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/re...essage=6913931

genece · #5 12-28-2005, 07:03 PM

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