Customer Reviews

Nikon FF-CP11CPL Circular Polarizer Filter for Coolpix 8800 Digital Camera

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Polarization is about the only filter (except some with really tacky effects) which has not been successfully duplicated in image processing software.

It is also about the only filter that I ever used with film - except for some mild color correcting filters - and I use a polarizer whenever there is enough (polarized) light to allow reasonable exposures.

Using it with the 8800 is not transparent. The LCD display makes it very difficult to see precisely how much polarization has been achieved.

4, instead of 5, stars because of the non-standard thread design. True, the lens IS UNIQUE, but the front mount threads could have, and should have, been standard.

Excellent craftsmanship, quality filter. If you have the camera and want the reflection reduction for shooting through glass underwater or into a "clear" container it does its job well. Also great for snow and regular outside/sunlight use. Increases contrast and color intensity. This filter will not work with the lens hood, but there is a nikon filter that will as well as other brand filters.

I found the filter to work nicely. It was delivered on time. The price was reasonable.

Who really cares if this is good glass or not? It's designed for the 8800 ONLY due to it's unique thread size. Nikon wanted to lock-out other filter types and I suppose some lazy folks will just buy the Nikon items. Go to Nextphoto.com and buy a filter adapter instead. Then you can use ANY filter you want and keep them for your next camera. I've since dumped the 8800 for a DSLR (thank god!), but I strongly suggest not supporting Nikon's efforts to defeat aftermarket add-ons. It's bad business all around and makes the 8800 even less of a real camera than it already is.
Capt RB