The Tiffen Series 9 Linear Polarizer - Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast.

The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun.

If you're out walking on a lovely day - in the mountains or at the beach - and you want to get a fabulous shot of a cloud-filled sky or make the water seem more saturated, then a polarizer is the way to go. This filter is the best way to make the clouds stand out, increase or decrease the saturation of the ocean or increase or decrease the reflection off the water. You can also use this filter when shooting into glass or windows since it will, again, either increase or decrease reflections.

If you're shooting black and white and want to simulate a threatening storm, try throwing on a #25 Red filter. The vista will take on the appearance of an imminent, ominous storm.

Along with a UV or Skylight Filter, a polarizing filter should be a part of everyone's gear bag. It can turn a run-of-the-mill image into a stunning, creative photo by increasing color saturation.

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This filter eliminates ultraviolet rays to remove haze from outdoor shots as well as polarizing the light to remove reflections and increase color saturation without affecting the overall color balance

Can dramatically enhance a blue sky and make the clouds more prominent

Used best at right angle to the sun

Excellent for bringing out cloud formations

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The thickness of it? Thanks

A: 4mm

Q: 2. Will this work with the Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom Pola+ Matte Box?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 3. Can you confirm the threading on this filter?Is it 138mm diameter with 1mm pitch?How deep is the overall thread?What is the overall thickness of the filter? (or more importantly the thickness excluding the rear thread)Unfortunately the manufacturer lists very minimal information on their website and I can't find any detailed pictures to deduce the important dimensions from.

A: It is a 138 mm diameter but there are no threads on this filter. I use it in the rear dounut of a matte box.

Q: 4. What is the thickness 2mm or 4mm?

A: This filter is 4mm thick.

Q: 5. Does the filter come with a soft pouch?

A: Yes. It does.

Q: 6. Aside from the polarizing, what amount of ND does this amount to?

A: Schneider 4 x 5.65" Linear True-Pol Polarizing Filter ranges from 1.2 to 1.5 stops of density depending on the amount of polarization.

Q: 7. Hello! If I use this filter in a RED Matteboxhttp://www.red.com/store/products/red-matte-box-with-full-cage-side-flagswill this filter work fine and do the job? I ask this because I thin it is not possible to rotate the filter tray in this matte-box.Thank you

A: The RED Mattebox in question will support linear 45.6 filter trays and allow you to use the Schneider Circular True-Polarizing Filter (4 x 5.65 ).

Q: 8. Can the filter take off from a mounted version to fit into Revar Cine Rota Tray? How the filter is fixed to the ring?

A: You can remove the mount but it's very difficult and you could damage the filter doing it. The threads on the mount are also very thin so you can damage those too. I would buy the unmounted one to use in the Rota pola tray. Nick

Q: 9. What's the difference between the Linear and Circular versions of 4 x 5.65 please? Do they both require a matte box with a rotating filter tray?

A: Here Linear and Circular refer to the type of Polarizing film in the filter. The confusing Circular term actually has nothing to do with the shape of the filter. It can be round or rectangular, it does not matter. A Linear Polarizer is be used in cameras without auto focus or auto exposure. A Circular Polarizer is to be use in today's digital cameras with their auto focus and auto exposure. You will need a filter holder/matte box with a rotating 4 x 5.56 to use this size Polarizer. However, we recommend that instead of a rectangular Polarizer filter, using a round one for it is much more practical, i.e., easier to use.

Q: 10. does this filter fit to Bright Tangerine misfit atom mattebox?

A: Yes Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom Clamp-On Matte Box with Anti Reflective Tilt Bracket and 15mm LWS Rod Clamp is compatible with Schneider 4 x 5.65" Linear True-Pol Polarizing Filter