Kodak B and W Circular Polarizer for P850, P880, Z7590, DX6490 and Z740 Digital Cameras

by Kodak

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001NBG2M
• Item model number: 1072636
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 29, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Add drama to your DX6490 pictures. Make fair-weather clouds pop, intensify the colors of lakes, trees, and flowers. Reduce reflections from windows and water so you can see through them.

Simply attach the B&W Circular Polarizer to your 55 mm lens adapter and rotate it for the desired effect. This circular polarizer works with the auto-exposure and auto-focus systems of your DX6490.

Made of high-grade optical glass, this circular polarizer delivers the exceptional image quality you expect. Plus, it will fit any 55 mm threaded lens or lens adapter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings, June 15, 2005

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C. Hsu (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kodak B and W Circular Polarizer for P850, P880, Z7590, DX6490 and Z740 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

This is my first experience using a polarizer, so I won't be able to compare this to other camera systems.

I will say that this is a product of good quality and it functions exactly as it should. In very bright light, it will dramatically reduce the glare and enhance the color of images.

Problems with this product:

1) I used this with a Kodak DX6490 camera. Neither the camera viewfinder nor the LCD screen give sufficient resolution to clearly assess if the polarizer has been adjusted properly. Often, I had to look directly through the polarizer (holding it up to my eyes) in order to determine how to properly orient the polarizer.

I would give the product 4 stars if not for this problem, but I want to point out that this is really a problem inherent in the camera and NOT the lens.

2) The polarizer fits nicely on the adaptor (purchased separately), but to adjust the polarizer, you're really forced to turn the device clockwise. Turning it counterclockwise unscrews it from the adaptor.

3) Setting up the polarizer properly takes a little bit of time, so shooting subjects that are moving or taking a photo quickly is out of the question (for example, taking photos of birds, etc).


Even with these problems taken into consideration, the polarizer is a worthwhile investment because:

1) It does improve the clarity and color of outdoor photos in bright light.

2) Considering the degree of improvement of the photos, it really isn't all that expensive.

Also, note that you will need the Kodak Lens Adaptor to attach this lens to your camera.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens, September 19, 2005

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Dennis E. Roten "Den Roten" (Frazier Park, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kodak B and W Circular Polarizer for P850, P880, Z7590, DX6490 and Z740 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

Very pleased with the photos that this lens helped to produce. Glare was substantially reduced and saved a lot of time by not having to setup for the right position.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kodak Polarizer, August 18, 2005

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Tony D. Wright - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kodak B and W Circular Polarizer for P850, P880, Z7590, DX6490 and Z740 Digital Cameras (Electronics)

The polarizer helped make some spectacular sunset pictures on Lake Vermilion In Northern Minnesota, It help get rid of the glare. And made the clouds stand out. Thanks so much for a wonderful product.