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Jan 28, 2012 09:53:47 #
Allen
Loc: Plainfield, IN
I just bought a new Hoya Pro1 CP filter. When I put it on my camera and turn the dial, I do not see any distinguishing difference through the viewfinder. I set up my tripod, turned IS to off, and took 5 pictures. 1. without CP; 2. with CP in 12 o'clock position; 3. with CP in 3 o'clock position, etc. My ISO was set to 100. My first picture was at 1/1000 sec, number two and four at 1/400 sec, and three and five at 1/320 sec. All were at f4.5. If I can't see any distinguishing difference through the viewfinder, should I return the filter, or will I need to take multiple photos in the field to find out which shots to use? The pictures I shot were out my window onto a shaded area with a bright blue sky. Thanks
Jan 28, 2012 09:58:21 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
Allen wrote:
I just bought a new Hoya Pro1 CP filter. When I p... (show quote)
well when you said "dial" i assume you meant ring? Then since polarizers work best at a 90 degree angle from the sun......where was that sun? Shooting through glass......hmmmm could that be a factor?....changing your exposure probably did not nothing / would do next to nothing......and try posting a pic.
Jan 28, 2012 10:14:26 #
Allen
Loc: Plainfield, IN
The sun was toward the back of the house, or at 180 degrees to my back. I was shooting toward the north on this cold, windy winter day. Is that why I am not seeing any difference?
1st with no CP
2nd & 4th almost the same
3rd and 5 almost the same
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Jan 28, 2012 10:23:01 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
Allen wrote:
The sun was toward the back of the house, or at 180 degrees to my back. I was shooting toward the north on this cold, windy winter day. Is that why I am not seeing any difference?
there you go you answered your own question
Jan 28, 2012 10:34:07 #
Allen
Loc: Plainfield, IN
OK, then I need to go out and try it with the sun at a 90 degree angle toward my lens and see what kind of a difference it makes. Thanks docrob. Allen
Jan 28, 2012 10:46:03 #
Allen wrote:
Also, I'm not sure but I wouldn't be surprised if shooting through glass might have an impact on what you see through the filter too. They are best used OUTSIDE, with the SUN around 90 degrees to your left or right.The pictures I shot were out my window onto a shaded area with a bright blue sky. Thanks
Jan 28, 2012 10:49:40 #
Allen wrote:
OK, then I need to go out and try it with the sun at a 90 degree angle toward my lens and see what kind of a difference it makes. Thanks docrob. Allen
I would also encourage you to try it with highly reflective subjects: a Koi pond, a window with a reflection, a stream with wet rocks....
(BTW, I'm glad you spell "Allen" correctly.... !)
:) :)
Jan 29, 2012 11:38:16 #
That always confused me...90 degrees this way or that way, or point your finger with your thumb up and rotate your hand. If you can see your shadow in front of/or behind you, the CP won't do much of anything. THAT I can understand... :-)
Jan 29, 2012 11:39:49 #
frasher101
Loc: Houndsfield N.Y.
Boy am I sticking my neck out on this one. I hope some one can prove me wrong. All these shoots are the same, 3 shots
with adjustments could not have happened. If you take a closer look there is a flock of 10+ birds in flight that never move in all 3 shoots.
with adjustments could not have happened. If you take a closer look there is a flock of 10+ birds in flight that never move in all 3 shoots.
Jan 29, 2012 11:45:22 #
Jan 29, 2012 11:46:20 #
frasher101 wrote:
Boy am I sticking my neck out on this one. I hope some one can prove me wrong. All these shoots are the same, 3 shots
with adjustments could not have happened. If you take a closer look there is a flock of 10+ birds in flight that never move in all 3 shoots.
with adjustments could not have happened. If you take a closer look there is a flock of 10+ birds in flight that never move in all 3 shoots.
That is dirt on lens, window or sensor. I think.
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Jan 29, 2012 12:59:59 #
Allen
Loc: Plainfield, IN
Actually, it's winter here and there are spots on my window. Also, when I saw these three pictures I thought I had a spot on my lens or my filter. So I cleaned the lens and filter, and low and behold found out it was a just spot on my window after moving my tripod just a bit. Did I feel stupid!
Jan 29, 2012 16:46:17 #
Allen wrote:
Actually, it's winter here and there are spots on my window. Also, when I saw these three pictures I thought I had a spot on my lens or my filter. So I cleaned the lens and filter, and low and behold found out it was a just spot on my window after moving my tripod just a bit. Did I feel stupid!
Are you talking about the white spot above the trees, towards the top/center? Because we are talking about the balcks spotS all throught the sky.
Jan 30, 2012 01:13:07 #
frasher101
Loc: Houndsfield N.Y.
Yup-purr, the black spots including the one sitting on the power line.
Jan 30, 2012 02:23:32 #
The CPL is working because you did not get any refelction from the glass window. CPL will help with saturation of color. I would not return it.
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