Polarized filter for my rangefinder

[rowghani]

Had one for my leica when I shot 35mm. I never quite learned how to use it properly because I didn't use it much however what I used to do is view through it unmounted and turn until I got the needed affect , notice what marking I was at, then mount it and turn it to that mark. Is there a better way of using the polarized filter or is this the only way with rangefinders because you can't see affects through the viewfinder? Thanks in advance.

 

[removed-user-1]

I recently bought an off-brand 58mm vented hood for my Yashica Lynx 14e, and was pleasantly surprised to find that I can mount a 67mm filter on the front. The vents in the hood don't show a large image area, but it is possible to see the effect of a polarizer this way.

 

[John Koehrer]

You're using a time tested method. Leica had a swing out polarizer that pivoted from the lens to in front of the viewfinder.
When you set it you just pivot it back in front of the lens. As I(doubtfully) remember it was only for 39mm filter mount.

 

[rowghani]

Ok cool problem is now I can't find one with markings for a 58mm mount.

 

[AgX]

You can add markings yourself with a white paint marker.

 

[rowghani]

You can add markings yourself with a white paint marker.

dude i was in the shower today and realized this. felt like a complete idiot.

 

[benjiboy]

I haven't been getting much sleep lately and at first glance I was wondering why a rangefinder needed a polarizing filter, until I realized the O.P meant a rangefinder camera

 

[AgX]

By now you should have get used that terminology, as here we have a "Rangefinder Forum".
But you better not ask how many thread titles I have misinterpreted...

Back to the topic: as indicated above one can employ a swivelling mount for turning a polarizer up by 180° and by this putting it in front of the finder. But it needs to be a good finder to compete with direct vision through the polarizer.

 

[john_s]

Mamiya made one for the medium format rangefinders (6 and 7) which swung over the viewfinder then back over the lens. IIRC it had a fairly large mounting thread and came with a step down attachment for the lens's 58mm threads.

 

[benjiboy]

By now you should have get used that terminology, as here we have a "Rangefinder Forum".
But you better not ask how many thread titles I have misinterpreted...

Back to the topic: as indicated above one can employ a swivelling mount for turning a polarizer up by 180° and by this putting it in front of the finder. But it needs to be a good finder to compete with direct vision through the polarizer.

Yes, especially when you have only had about five hours sleep in three days.