Blurry captures, Why? (Page 2): I got it. Your CPL is crap: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=972832 Looking at the various selling prices, no wonder. You should...

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

I got it. Your CPL is crap:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=972832

Looking at the various selling prices, no wonder. You should spend at least 5X what that paperweight costs.

I win! My first answer was correct. :-)

dannyp59 Loc: Granite Falls, WA.

CaptainC wrote:

I got it. Your CPL is crap:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=972832

Looking at the various selling prices, no wonder. You should spend at least 5X what that paperweight costs.

I win! My first answer was correct. :-)

Thanks now I will chuck in the round file. That shot of the Eagle almost had me in tears when I saw it on my computer and the other 20 that I took of it.

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

dannyp59 wrote:

Thanks now I will chuck in the round file. That shot of the Eagle almost had me in tears when I saw it on my computer and the other 20 that I took of it.

People have various views on filters and some say they degrade images, but if you use the high-quality stuff, any degradation is more academic than practical. I have used UV or just plain glass filters since the 60's, I have tested exactly the same image with them on and off and see NO difference. I do , however buy the good ones. All my lenses are 77mm and so one fits all without having to resort to step-up rings and I think my B+W was right around $100.00.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

CaptainC wrote:

People have various views on filters and some say they degrade images, but if you use the high-quality stuff, any degradation is more academic than practical. I have used UV or just plain glass filters since the 60's, I have tested exactly the same image with them on and off and see NO difference. I do , however buy the good ones. All my lenses are 77mm and so one fits all without having to resort to step-up rings and I think my B+W was right around $100.00.

When you try to shoot auto focus lenses wide open at 300 mm or longer the differences in filters becomes more dramatic....

marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL

dannyp59 wrote:

Seems like when I have my Circular Polarizer on my 55-300mm lens I can't seem to get a clear shot. Went out yesterday and forgot if it was on my lens took 93 captures and basically had to toss them all for lack of clarity. I have posted a few for analyzing, it was overcast and rainy at times plus glare from the haze. What are your thoughts? All of them looked like these, must be the filter.

#1 and #2 look like inadequate depth of field to me. Aperture open too wide. Try f/11 in aperture priority and look for a 1/125th or higher shutter. If the shutter's not up there or higher, boost the ISO to 200 or 400 to get it.

I don't know about #3 but it may be the same thing, although bird movement and strong backlight may also be a part of it.

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

See...people do not read other answers. This has been solved. The filter was cut from a Coke bottle bottom!

This thread is over.

marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL

CaptainC wrote:

See...people do not read other answers. This has been solved. The filter was cut from a Coke bottle bottom!

This thread is over.

Okay everybody... apologize for your lack of desire to read several pages of conflicting opinions before replying to an original post and get back to your cages! No more posts allowed!

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

marcomarks wrote:

Okay everybody... apologize for your lack of desire to read several pages of conflicting opinions before replying to an original post and get back to your cages! No more posts allowed!

I was kidding!

donrosshill Loc: Delaware & Florida

Take your camera out of Auto Focus and try Manual. It (The Circular Polorizer) may be fooling your auto focus.
Good luck.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

donrosshill wrote:

Take your camera out of Auto Focus and try Manual. It (The Circular Polorizer) may be fooling your auto focus.
Good luck.

Yes, and that is what makes a bad filter on a long lens !

Howard5252 Loc: New York / Florida (now)

dannyp59 wrote:

Seems like when I have my Circular Polarizer on my 55-300mm lens I can't seem to get a clear shot. Went out yesterday and forgot if it was on my lens took 93 captures and basically had to toss them all for lack of clarity. I have posted a few for analyzing, it was overcast and rainy at times plus glare from the haze. What are your thoughts? All of them looked like these, must be the filter.

1- Replace the filter with a skylight or clear glass
2- Increase shutter speed and DOF (you may have to increase the ISO.
3- Don't expect too much when you're shooting at max range and the subject is still a small part of the overall view - get closer.
4- GENTLY press the shutter button.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dannyp59 wrote:

Seems like when I have my Circular Polarizer on my 55-300mm lens I can't seem to get a clear shot. Went out yesterday and forgot if it was on my lens took 93 captures and basically had to toss them all for lack of clarity. I have posted a few for analyzing, it was overcast and rainy at times plus glare from the haze. What are your thoughts? All of them looked like these, must be the filter.

Aside from the lack of crispness, I like the shot of the eagle.
Here's a link to a review of polarizers.

http://www.lenstip.com/115.4-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Results_and_summary.html

dannyp59 Loc: Granite Falls, WA.

jerryc41 wrote:

Aside from the lack of crispness, I like the shot of the eagle.
Here's a link to a review of polarizers.

http://www.lenstip.com/115.4-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Results_and_summary.html

Alright everyone this matter has been solved, it was a lousy filter. I bought a new lens Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR and put on a Hoya UV filter, Hoya are not crap like Rocketfish.

jvo Loc: left coast of the east coast

dannyp59 wrote:

Alright everyone this matter has been solved, it was a lousy filter. I bought a new lens Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR and put on a Hoya UV filter, Hoya are not crap like Rocketfish.

i don't think it's kosher for you to highjack your own thread :?:... must be some sort rule 'bout that!

okay, i'll do it... i used a skylight 1a on all my lenses... never ever were they hit or damaged, unusually dirty. as i bought a new lens, i didn't put the skylight filter on... it's been 10 years now, no problems!

(now that'll wake somebody up) :roll:

Shutter Bugger

CaptainC wrote:

I looked at the eagle shot and it is 1/1600 @ f/6.3 so I doubt it is camera shake, or lack of depth of field. My first thought is cheap glass in the CPL.

A close look at the eagle indicate no motion blur either. If you are getting good images without the CPL, either forget using one or get a good one. Get a B+W and spend around $60-$70.

Get if from someplace like B&H where you can try it out and return it if your images do not improve.

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