SMC

Papou · 08-24-2007, 04:56 AM

been checking out various filters and see the term "SMC" refenced beside the filter ??..can i show me ignorance and ask what this stands for??..
Cheers

attack11 · 08-24-2007, 05:11 AM

super multi coating. it's a treatment the glass gets to keep flares nearly non-existant.

Tom M · 08-24-2007, 06:45 AM

It's just like attack said.. If you look at a Hoya chart it might help a little.. For instance there are non-coated filters (not usually recommended for dSLR), single-coated filters, multi-coated filters and filters coated on both sides.

I've had great luck in reducing flare common on some older non-coated lenses buy using multi-coated filters, FYI.

Papou · 08-24-2007, 08:50 AM

Just been having a squizz on ebay regarding a "Hoya" Pro1 Dogotal Polarising Filter..
Is there a difference between normal polarising filters and filters for digital camera's?? where's the difference lay??...Besides price lol..
Cheers

Tom M · 08-24-2007, 09:25 AM

Typically speaking, a filter for digital cameras will be coated, multi-coated or coated on both sides.

In the interest of quality - Search my recent posts and you will see a trhead with sample images from a cheap CPL and a Hoya Pro CPL.. Don't cheap out on a CPL.

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08-24-2007, 05:11 AM	#2
attack11 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON - Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 658	super multi coating. it's a treatment the glass gets to keep flares nearly non-existant.

08-24-2007, 06:45 AM	#3
Tom M Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 780	It's just like attack said.. If you look at a Hoya chart it might help a little.. For instance there are non-coated filters (not usually recommended for dSLR), single-coated filters, multi-coated filters and filters coated on both sides. I've had great luck in reducing flare common on some older non-coated lenses buy using multi-coated filters, FYI.

08-24-2007, 08:50 AM	#4
Papou Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery Posts: 124 Original Poster	Just been having a squizz on ebay regarding a "Hoya" Pro1 Dogotal Polarising Filter.. Is there a difference between normal polarising filters and filters for digital camera's?? where's the difference lay??...Besides price lol.. Cheers

08-24-2007, 09:25 AM	#5
Tom M Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 780	Typically speaking, a filter for digital cameras will be coated, multi-coated or coated on both sides. In the interest of quality - Search my recent posts and you will see a trhead with sample images from a cheap CPL and a Hoya Pro CPL.. Don't cheap out on a CPL.

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