On Thu, 23 Jan 2003 22:22:45 -0500, "Tim Askerov" <DEATH2SPAMtaskerov@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Just wanted to share my experience with other video enthusiasts:

>

>I have been burned by vignetting problems using a HOYA 30mm circular

>polarizing filter with my SONY DCR-PC9 camcorder. When I zoom in vignetting

>artefacts appear in the top corners of the frame. They also sort of wiggle

>around as the camera's digital image stabilization system compensates for

>shake. The result is pretty annoying, so if someone out there is thinking

>about using this HOYA filter they should reconsider and choose some other

>brand/model that's thinner. HOYA's filter is almost 10 mm deep, so anything

>thinner than

>that should work better.

Generally a good idea is to use a step-up ring (30->37mm,

with this camera) to reach a more common accessory size

like 37mm, 49mm, 52mm, etc. - which has the added benefit

of reducing the possibility of vignetting...