Polarizing Filter
Sep 22, 2013 12:55:12 #
This is the first time I have tried a polarizing filter and I am stunned at the difference. Taken with a D300 and 35mm 1.8G lens. No enhancements, on converted from RAW to JPG with Photoshop. I borrowed a friends filter and after seeing this needless to say I will be buying a polarizing filter. This filter was an old linear polarizing filter NOT a circular.
Sep 22, 2013 13:08:57 #
Sep 22, 2013 13:24:01 #
Be aware that the Linear Polarizer will not always function properly with AF and your exposure meter. It also gives a stronger polarization effect than the Circular Polarizers do.
Sep 22, 2013 13:26:07 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Be aware that the Linear Polarizer will not always function properly with AF and your exposure meter. It also gives a stronger polarization effect than the Circular Polarizers do.
Good to know. Thank you!
Sep 23, 2013 00:49:29 #
Sep 23, 2013 00:50:14 #
_Rex wrote:
Didn't think a linear polarizer would work with today's digitals. MT?
Karl Taylor swears by them.
Sep 23, 2013 06:38:52 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
Jon Greenbro also tested both types and indicates no issues and they both will work fine.
Sep 23, 2013 07:51:15 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
I "love" my CPL. When I use it under the right conditions it takes a good photo and adds the "umph" that makes it great.
Sep 23, 2013 08:36:22 #
_Rex wrote:
Didn't think a linear polarizer would work with today's digitals. MT?
I have a very old Tiffen Linear Polarizer that I use regularly due to its strength. If you use manual focus it will work "Most" of the time. With AF it will almost never work.
Sep 23, 2013 09:32:01 #
So far the focus, color and exposure have all been correct on my D300 with the linear polarizing filter. Either it does not make any difference on this camera or I have been lucky so far .....
Sep 23, 2013 11:01:51 #
Sep 23, 2013 13:06:45 #
That's quite a difference!
How many stops do you have to open the lense to get more light?
How many stops do you have to open the lense to get more light?
Sep 23, 2013 15:44:21 #
Jimmers wrote:
That's quite a difference!
How many stops do you have to open the lense to get more light?
How many stops do you have to open the lense to get more light?
Been my experience that polarizers will cost you a coupla stops. I usta use a Sony DSC_F828 and it was decidedly not good with low light. Upping the IOS on that camera resulted in too much noise, and so I dint use the polarizer much. Haven't used a polarizer on my D7000 yet, as I can generally get the same results ion post-processing in Lightroom.
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