what type of filter do I need
Jun 18, 2012 17:37:20 #
I want to shot the fish in my pond without the reflection of the sky and stuff. Thanks I have a Nikon D3100
Jun 18, 2012 17:50:28 #
woodsliv wrote:
I want to shot the fish in my pond without the reflection of the sky and stuff. Thanks I have a Nikon D3100
A circular polarizer should help. You have to be at the right angle to the sun, and then you rotate the filter to get effect you want. It's all a matter of moving around the pond and rotating the filter.
I'm sure others will have good suggestions.
Jun 18, 2012 18:26:07 #
Jun 18, 2012 23:49:17 #
jerryc41 wrote:
A circular polarizer should help. You have to be at the right angle to the sun, and then you rotate the filter to get effect you want. It's all a matter of moving around the pond and rotating the filter.
I'm sure others will have good suggestions.
woodsliv wrote:
I want to shot the fish in my pond without the reflection of the sky and stuff. Thanks I have a Nikon D3100
A circular polarizer should help. You have to be at the right angle to the sun, and then you rotate the filter to get effect you want. It's all a matter of moving around the pond and rotating the filter.
I'm sure others will have good suggestions.
I agree with Jerry, a CP filter is what you need.
Jun 19, 2012 05:46:33 #
luposolo
Loc: New Jersey, USA
You might consider a neutral density filter. They are great at reducing glare on a bright, sunny day.
Jun 19, 2012 05:56:24 #
Jerry41 has your correct answer. Only addendum would be make it a good one, do not try to cheap out on this. In digital photography you don't need many filters, as we did with film, so go with a good one. I like B+W...hard to buy but easy to love.
BTW: A neutral density filter does nothing to reduce glare on water.
BTW: A neutral density filter does nothing to reduce glare on water.
Jun 19, 2012 07:11:15 #
luposolo
Loc: New Jersey, USA
My mistake. A circular polarizer will cut the reflections on the water. Neutral density filters prevent overexposure on a bright, sunny day.
Jun 19, 2012 07:24:34 #
Jun 19, 2012 08:07:18 #
If using filters then remember they will slow your shutter speed; so you will need to adjust the apeture or ISO accordingly.
Jun 19, 2012 14:42:37 #
Nic42 wrote:
And stacking as suggested by above poster will give you a big mess---don't stack filters unless---well just don't stack........If using filters then remember they will slow your shutter speed; so you will need to adjust the apeture or ISO accordingly.
Jun 19, 2012 16:48:59 #
BboH wrote:
Use both the circular polarizer and the neutral density
Wait. A CPL will give you around 2 stops of Neutral Density.
Jun 19, 2012 16:52:44 #
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