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Jul 18, 2013 09:40:38 #
robert-photos wrote:
If the salesman was really nice he would have sold you the 58mm filter and a 52-58mm step-up ring for a couple of bucks saving you some $$$.
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Jul 18, 2013 10:45:36 #
AutoGal wrote:
Yes, I bought a 52mm and a 58mm. I am just so mad at myself for being so trusting and not reviewing my information first. I actually did not go in the store to buy the filters, I went to look at camera bags and mentioned Alaska.
Do you know how to use one, when to use one, and why you would use one? Do you know how to adjust it? Do you know that they work best when using 90 degrees in relation to the sun? Do you know that you lose about a stop of light when using one?
Jul 18, 2013 11:29:26 #
Thank you all sooooo much for your kind responses. And no, I have never used a polarized filter before. It was because I mentioned Alaska that the salesman told me that I had to have these filters.
It was in researching this brand that I realized there was no information about these particular polarized filters on the Internet that I could find.
I was not in my local area, and I love little shops instead of the big box stores.
I just want to know if I bought quality, or junk....
You are all awesome, thank you! I have been reading ya'll for quite a while.
It was in researching this brand that I realized there was no information about these particular polarized filters on the Internet that I could find.
I was not in my local area, and I love little shops instead of the big box stores.
I just want to know if I bought quality, or junk....
You are all awesome, thank you! I have been reading ya'll for quite a while.
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Jul 18, 2013 14:10:59 #
You did ok. Untill you are trying to get them for a $10,000 Nikon with a couple of $15,000 lens, they should do fine. I do agree that you could have (should haved) just gotton the one and a step-up ring for the other.
Dusty
Dusty
Jul 18, 2013 14:29:33 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
You didn't get hurt all that bad and if I were taking a trip to Alaska I would take my polarizers along. Do a little research on how and when to use them before you go. Enjoy your trip!
Jul 19, 2013 06:03:19 #
AutoGal wrote:
I am so mad at myself for buying so quickly...just because the salesman was so nice.....
I am so mad at myself for buying so quickly...just because the salesman was so nice.....
Yes you probably over paid, but because they are cheap it doesn't necessarily mean it is junk (although some with deeeep pockets will have you believe that). A large amount of stuff is made in China and big name companies do source a lot of their bits there but have them branded with their name.
Therefore you could purchase an item for $30 which comes from the same factory as Canon or Nikon but they charge $120. Looking through the Internet I have often seen identical equipment but with prices as much as 5 times more. A name printed on the sides apparently adds value - but not necessarily quality.
It is always a case of 'Caveat emptor' (Latin for "Let the buyer beware"). :oops:
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