When to use a Polarized Filter?
Jun 27, 2013 05:46:49 #
One thing the other answers have missed is that a CPF reduces the light by two stops and so can be used as a neutral density filter if needed.
RedBaron4730 wrote:
I have a Nikon D7000 Camera and just recently purchased a Poloarized Filter for 18-105 zoom lens. I know to use the filter when there may be a glare from an object, but would you suggest to use the filter on cloudy days?
Objective is to get a richer or deeper amount of color from the sky and objects.
Thanks
Objective is to get a richer or deeper amount of color from the sky and objects.
Thanks
Jun 27, 2013 05:58:57 #
Many people forget that a CPL will have an effect with colors, also. Yellow, for example, can be intensified with a CPL. Works great when doing 'fall colors'. DJT
Jun 27, 2013 06:34:43 #
I utilize a polarizing filter when out shooting on the water decreases the glare
Jun 27, 2013 08:51:07 #
masonmike wrote:
You can use a CPL on a overcast & rainy day. I... (show quote)
:thumbup: I second that. I've used polarizers on many occasions to remove foliage reflections and intensify colors on rainy/cloudy days. Very effective.
Jun 27, 2013 11:20:58 #
All said above is true - one minor point It is a POLARISING filter the effect after using it is Polarized.
Jun 27, 2013 13:08:44 #
I have found that under many light conditions a CPL will increase the definition of green leaves, I guess it reduces the scattering of light.
Jun 27, 2013 13:13:34 #
masonmike wrote:
You can use a CPL on a overcast & rainy day. I... (show quote)
You are right, but no longer using as a CPL, but as a ND filter. A two for.
Jun 27, 2013 16:11:06 #
charles brown wrote:
You are right, but no longer using as a CPL, but as a ND filter. A two for.
Two for one works for me. With todays digital & PP software many filters from the film days are not needed. But a good CPL is the one every photographer should have there camera bag. If all you ever used it for was to make blue skies bluer it would be worth it.
Jun 28, 2013 00:40:57 #
Aussiegirl
Loc: Queensland, Australia
Hey Red Baron. I love my polarising filter for lots of applications, including fungus shots which are often in low light, but they result in a deeper hue if the subject has a shiny surface. For water scenes & other landscape shots I nearly always take photos both with & without the filter, (just by turning it, not removing it) because when I look at them on my computer I sometimes prefer the unfiltered appearance eg the shimmering surface of a lake. As everyone else says, it is fun to experiment.
Jun 28, 2013 02:23:37 #
Wabbit wrote:
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Jun 28, 2013 09:47:05 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
SharpShooter wrote:
Wabbit, I'm just lucky that angry little fur ball has his eyes closed. He missed every time!
Some folks just never get the hang of it doc
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