Polarizing filter?
Dec 1, 2013 11:07:46 #
daninr8 wrote:
The one I use is called a HOYA 58mm PRO1D Digital Circular Polarizing Filter.
Thanks. That is the one I was looking at on Amazon. Also looking at the Marumi, since that was also recommended on another forum.
Dec 1, 2013 11:16:09 #
Dec 1, 2013 11:17:49 #
EdwardDoty
Loc: Woodridge IL
Agree with rook2c4. The best way to find out is to try it. Polarizers work great for some scenes and add little other than several stops of lower exposure for other scenes. I often use one for scenics, but almost never for other types of photography, for which I do not want the loss of exposure. They work best for scenics where side lighting predominates. Just make sure your camera system can accommodate such a filter, and make sure whether your camera needs a circular polarizer or can use a cheaper linear polarizer. To save money, you can buy a polarizer big enough to fit your biggest lens and use step-down rings to fit the polarizer to your smaller lenses.
Dec 1, 2013 11:18:02 #
Dec 1, 2013 11:55:32 #
Bret wrote:
This shot was taken with a 20mm lens with a B&W polarizer filter...it defiantly will help with color...water reflections. The trick is to know how to use it.
Beautiful! Strange sky, though. Is there a lot of UFO activity in that area? :D
Dec 1, 2013 11:55:40 #
The only filter I use these days is a circular polarizer--other filtration is done in post processing.
On sunny days (be aware of your angle to the sunlight) the CP will intensify colors, esp. blue skies and clouds. The other primary use is to remove reflections (glass and water), which can't easily be done in PP. For example I use it for shooting through windows on public transportation.
Finally, I have used it as a neutral density filter for flowing water, although if you do much flowing water photography, ND filters are better for that job.
Watch out for wide angle shots with a CP, since you can end up with some screwy polarized colors, esp. in the sky.
On sunny days (be aware of your angle to the sunlight) the CP will intensify colors, esp. blue skies and clouds. The other primary use is to remove reflections (glass and water), which can't easily be done in PP. For example I use it for shooting through windows on public transportation.
Finally, I have used it as a neutral density filter for flowing water, although if you do much flowing water photography, ND filters are better for that job.
Watch out for wide angle shots with a CP, since you can end up with some screwy polarized colors, esp. in the sky.
Dec 1, 2013 12:13:58 #
Elliern wrote:
What show were you watching and who was the photographer?
I tried one for shooting birds on water, but was constantly having to adjust it. It just became a pain to use. I may try again, because I also was told to always have one when shooting subjects on the water. Maybe I need a better one, that stays where I set it. Or maybe they always need to be reset for each shot, and I have to get used to that. I just used it one time.
I tried one for shooting birds on water, but was constantly having to adjust it. It just became a pain to use. I may try again, because I also was told to always have one when shooting subjects on the water. Maybe I need a better one, that stays where I set it. Or maybe they always need to be reset for each shot, and I have to get used to that. I just used it one time.
''When I goon a Pelagic Trip I use a polarizer to cut down on the glare from the water and to help take photos of animals that are under the surface.
Dec 1, 2013 12:19:17 #
The CORRECT use of a polarizer involves adjusting it ( rotating) for every scene or camera angle change. It is used to REMOVE reflections from water, and the surfaces of things like leaves in foliage. They can also intensify the blue in skys. They can also act as a neutral density to modify your f-stop/shutter speed since they soak up 2 f-stops of light. Circular and linear polarizers effectively do exactly the same thing as far as image manipulation is concerned. You must use a circular in order for auto focus to work properly on AF cameras.
Dec 1, 2013 12:26:12 #
[quote=Bret]This shot was taken with a 20mm lens with a B&W polarizer filter...it defiantly will help with color...water reflections.
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What is so rebellious about this filter or the picture you submitted? I think that if it is defiant I'll use something else to help me with a photo.
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What is so rebellious about this filter or the picture you submitted? I think that if it is defiant I'll use something else to help me with a photo.
Dec 1, 2013 13:03:11 #
imagemeister wrote:
The CORRECT use of a polarizer involves adjusting ... (show quote)
^^^EXACTLY!!!
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Dec 1, 2013 14:54:39 #
[quote=SwedeUSA]
You a Swede Ja !??... how come you know so much about English !
Bret does some good photography ...that one could be used to illustrate Chem-trail activity ....(defiant for the Gov'ment to do that in broad daylight !) :)
Bret wrote:
This shot was taken with a 20mm lens with a B&W polarizer filter...it defiantly will help with color...water reflections.
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What is so rebellious about this filter or the picture you submitted? I think that if it is defiant I'll use something else to help me with a photo.
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What is so rebellious about this filter or the picture you submitted? I think that if it is defiant I'll use something else to help me with a photo.
You a Swede Ja !??... how come you know so much about English !
Bret does some good photography ...that one could be used to illustrate Chem-trail activity ....(defiant for the Gov'ment to do that in broad daylight !) :)
Dec 1, 2013 15:02:01 #
daninr8 wrote:
Another thing to think about is some polarizing filters are meant for the film cameras. I have a Circular Polarizing Filter and don't have to adjust it between shots. It's actually meant for the digital camera. Try a HOYA brand CPL before you actually decide to not use a PF at all.
I've never ran into a film only polarizing filter. Perhaps you mistakenly believe that "autofocus" is available on only digital cameras? BTW I believe the show is entitled "Wild Phot Adventures" on PBS
Dec 1, 2013 15:10:47 #
CHOLLY wrote:
^^^EXACTLY!!!
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Oh sit down CHOLLY !.....tell me you were being facetious !?
Dec 1, 2013 15:11:57 #
Dec 1, 2013 15:12:58 #
Larrie wrote:
I've never ran into a film only polarizing filter. Perhaps you mistakenly believe that "autofocus" is available on only digital cameras? BTW I believe the show is entitled "Wild Phot Adventures" on PBS
No polarising filters were designed for film cameras only, and the difference between using circular/linear polarisers with digital camera AF is so minute, you can only measure the difference in a lab
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