Circular polarising camera filter Hama Profi Line 55 mm Multi Resistant Coating

The Hama Profi Line Circular polarising camera filter 55 mm with Multi Resistant Coating (MRC) is a precision rotary polariser designed to reduce reflections, improve colour saturation and increase contrast. Manufactured from high-quality lens glass and housed in an ultra-flat, lightweight metal mount, the filter removes non-metallic reflections from surfaces such as water, glass and plastic and provides real-time image effects that cannot be fully reproduced in post-processing. The filter also serves as simultaneous front-lens protection.

Advantages

The rotary mount allows precise variable adjustment for optimal filtering effect without significantly increasing the lens front size. Multi-layer NMC16 and vapour-deposited coatings on both sides ensure excellent light transmission, low reflections and scratch resistance. A nano-coating provides water-, oil- and dirt-repellent properties and makes cleaning easier. Black anodised mount with blackened inner edges and edge sealant minimises internal reflections and contamination while the ultra-thin wide mount prevents vignetting.

Suitable for

• Landscape photography to deepen skies and intensify colours
• Shots involving water, glass or plastic to reduce non-metallic reflections
• Architectural and outdoor photography where improved contrast is required
• Situations where in-camera polarisation effects are preferred over post-processing

Key specifications

• Model: Hama Profi Line Circular polarising filter
• Thread size: 55 mm
• Glass: high-quality lens glass
• Coating: NMC16 multi-layer (eight layers per side), vapour-deposited multi coating, nano-coating
• Mount: ultra-flat, ultra-lightweight black anodised metal with blackened inner edges
• Properties: scratch-resistant, water/oil/dirt-repellent, anti-reflective
• Included: 1 polar filter, 1 filter box

How to use

Attach the 55 mm circular polariser to the front thread of a compatible lens and rotate the outer ring to adjust the degree of polarisation. For strongest effect, position the camera at approximately 30–40° to the reflecting surface; rotate the filter while observing the viewfinder or live view until reflections are reduced and desired contrast and colour saturation are achieved. Remove or reduce the filter effect when shooting metallic reflections or when no polarisation is required.

Recommendations

Use the filter primarily for landscape, outdoor and water-related scenes. Keep the nano-coated surfaces clean with a soft cloth; avoid abrasive cleaners. Store the filter in its box when not in use to protect the coating and maintain the mount shape across varying temperatures.