Using a polarizer all the time?
Apr 2, 2012 23:46:48 #
What are the benefits of using a polarize r lens all the time?
Or what are the draw backs?
thanks much :-)
Or what are the draw backs?
thanks much :-)
Apr 2, 2012 23:49:43 #
Apr 3, 2012 00:20:57 #
Apr 3, 2012 00:49:19 #
MT Shooter wrote:
dfalk pretty much covered it. Why would you even want to?
MT... I disagree. On a day with a bland cloudy sky it can turn that sky into something looking a lot better, and improve the photo. It also works well on water, just like poliarzing sunglasses do, lets you see into the water, not just the glare.
They have there place just like all the other stuff we tote around....;0)
Mike
Apr 3, 2012 00:53:25 #
renomike wrote:
MT... I disagree. On a day with a bland cloudy sky it can turn that sky into something looking a lot better, and improve the photo. It also works well on water, just like poliarzing sunglasses do, lets you see into the water, not just the glare.
They have there place just like all the other stuff we tote around....;0)
Mike
MT Shooter wrote:
dfalk pretty much covered it. Why would you even want to?
MT... I disagree. On a day with a bland cloudy sky it can turn that sky into something looking a lot better, and improve the photo. It also works well on water, just like poliarzing sunglasses do, lets you see into the water, not just the glare.
They have there place just like all the other stuff we tote around....;0)
Mike
I agree 100% Mike, I love a CP. But the OP was wanting to leave it on his lens PERMANENTLY. That was the issue here. Heck, I even have one for my Bigma 150-500mm and all I use it for is wildlife, so far anyway.
Very first filtert I ever bought in 1976 was a Tiffen Polarizer (Linear version) and I still have it, and still use it too.
Apr 3, 2012 02:59:08 #
I just spent $50 for a 52mm polarizer--made me wonder about those $20 filters at my local walmart.
Any way, I decided to try it out in different situations--like using it indoors.
It does eat a bit of light, but it does take care of facial shine quite nicely. I'm not saying that I'm going to use it all the time.....
Any way, I decided to try it out in different situations--like using it indoors.
It does eat a bit of light, but it does take care of facial shine quite nicely. I'm not saying that I'm going to use it all the time.....
Apr 3, 2012 08:56:10 #
I use my circular polarizer most of the time. It cuts down on glare in water, on leaves, etc. and can make greens really pop. It does eat a stop or two of light, so watch your histogram and exposure settings, which you probably do anyway.
Apr 3, 2012 09:29:40 #
Apr 3, 2012 09:54:17 #
Like anything else there is a gadget for every occasion. I use one when the occasion calls for it but to use it all the time ...I do not think so ! Main issue light !...but whatever floats your boat !
Apr 3, 2012 13:28:27 #
I only use the polorizer when shooting "Some" water shots & when wanting to eliminate glare of of gall - store fronts & cars,
Fotomann wrote:
What are the benefits of using a polarize r lens all the time?
Or what are the draw backs?
thanks much :-)
Or what are the draw backs?
thanks much :-)
Apr 3, 2012 14:17:40 #
Use it only when you need itÂ… but first find out how a polarizer
works.
works.
Apr 3, 2012 16:10:05 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I agree 100% Mike, I love a CP. But the OP was wanting to leave it on his lens PERMANENTLY. That was the issue here. Heck, I even have one for my Bigma 150-500mm and all I use it for is wildlife, so far anyway.
Very first filtert I ever bought in 1976 was a Tiffen Polarizer (Linear version) and I still have it, and still use it too.
Very first filtert I ever bought in 1976 was a Tiffen Polarizer (Linear version) and I still have it, and still use it too.
Sorry MT... I thought you were saying they are never good....;0) Just read it wrong.
Mike
Apr 3, 2012 16:47:52 #
Apr 3, 2012 16:50:42 #
its great if you light to do a lot of outdoor photography because it does not give you harsh lights for the skies and those type of scenery type pictures...
some draw backs you might find (varies per person)
if you use auto focus you might find the camera having a hard time and it will be focusing until it gets the right light on the object you are focusing on....
Otherwise manual focus is ok....
As everyone else has stated you don't have to keep the filter on all the time, but use it as a per need basis on your pictures
some draw backs you might find (varies per person)
if you use auto focus you might find the camera having a hard time and it will be focusing until it gets the right light on the object you are focusing on....
Otherwise manual focus is ok....
As everyone else has stated you don't have to keep the filter on all the time, but use it as a per need basis on your pictures
Apr 3, 2012 16:52:14 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
renomike wrote:
MT... I disagree. On a day with a bland cloudy sky it can turn that sky into something looking a lot better, and improve the photo. It also works well on water, just like poliarzing sunglasses do, lets you see into the water, not just the glare.
They have there place just like all the other stuff we tote around....;0)
Mike
MT Shooter wrote:
dfalk pretty much covered it. Why would you even want to?
MT... I disagree. On a day with a bland cloudy sky it can turn that sky into something looking a lot better, and improve the photo. It also works well on water, just like poliarzing sunglasses do, lets you see into the water, not just the glare.
They have there place just like all the other stuff we tote around....;0)
Mike
Eh Doc .... But all the time?
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