Polarizing Filters
Jan 9, 2018 18:06:52 #
alx
Loc: NJ
One other reason to use a polarizer that has not been mentioned yet is the reduction of the blue cast caused by atmospheric haze. By reducing the blue reflections off of atmospheric particles, you get a truer color rendition of distant objects. This also contributes to the more intense greens you get with foliage. A green landscape from a helicopter will be considerably greener with a polarizer. They also increase the apparent sharpness. They are precision instruments in that they remove the reflection whereas a color filter, either on the lens at the time of shooting or in post processing, tints everything.
Jan 9, 2018 18:24:22 #
The only time I don’t use a polarizing filter is indoors where I never seem to have enough light😉. Compared to outdoors the level of light is greatly diminished and then there are all the other reasons that make for better results.
Jan 9, 2018 18:44:54 #
Steve Perry wrote:
Thank you for this video. I found it very useful. I addition to a CPL, you don’t feel a ND filter is useful? Is that b/c this effect can be achieved in post?
Jan 9, 2018 18:49:20 #
GrandmaG wrote:
Thank you for this video. I found it very useful. I addition to a CPL, you don’t feel a ND filter is useful? Is that b/c this effect can be achieved in post?
An ND ca be useful, I usually don't need long shutter speeds during the day. I tend to shoot early / late in the day so it's way to get this along shutter speeds with no NDs.
Jan 9, 2018 19:31:35 #
Just to add my two cents worth. Polarizer filters are a must for me. I use them with digital photography as well as with my film work.
Jan 9, 2018 23:49:11 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Pablo8 wrote:
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Then I think you are missing-out in some / many areas of photography.
Then I think you are missing-out in some / many areas of photography.
I view polarizers as special purpose tools, indispensable for limited situations. Not all reflections need to be removed, not all skies need to be deep blue, and colors don’t always need to be super-saturated. I have several, nearly always have one with me, and don’t hesitate to use it when I feel it’s required. But it is definitely not a general purpose filter.
Jan 10, 2018 03:55:57 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
RWR wrote:
I view polarizers as special purpose tools, indispensable for limited situations. Not all reflections need to be removed, not all skies need to be deep blue, and colors don’t always need to be super-saturated. I have several, nearly always have one with me, and don’t hesitate to use it when I feel it’s required. But it is definitely not a general purpose filter.
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That is quite a different statement from your earlier post on this thread. You seemed to dismiss filters 'Carte Blanche' . I do not always go the 'Whole-Hog' / 'Full Nine-Yards', when I use a CPL . That is the beauty of a rotating CPL. One has control before shooting, of the full, or partial effect of the filter. Even in pre-Digital days, shooting with film, one could pre-judge the effect before pressing the shutter button. I always have a CPL in my camera bags, ready for use.
Jan 10, 2018 06:08:30 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Pablo8 wrote:
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Nothing has changed from my earlier post. I well know what a polarizer will and will not do, and only use one when I absolutely cannot get what I want any other way.
Jan 10, 2018 10:19:11 #
I agree with not always using a polarizing filter. When I want reflected light, a wet look or take pictures in shade, the polarizing filter is not friendly. Unfortunately it's too easy to just leave it on.
Jan 10, 2018 10:41:31 #
dalbers wrote:
Are these filters as popular today as they were some years back?
Thanks all.
Thanks all.
Simple answer is Yes.
Jan 10, 2018 10:46:34 #
The difference is that today you will need a circular polarizer instead of a simple linear polarizer as linear polarizer interferes with the AF function.
Jan 10, 2018 16:39:20 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
CatMarley wrote:
Then you are avoiding one of the most useful tools in optics!
Actually, I do use them in the very few instances where I find them useful.
Jan 10, 2018 20:12:56 #
RWR wrote:
As with any other type of filter, I do my utmost to avoid their use.
If you tend to drop them, that would be a good reason to avoid them. Otherwise, no.
Jan 11, 2018 06:47:25 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
joel.photography wrote:
If you tend to drop them, that would be a good reason to avoid them. Otherwise, no.
That’s the least of my reasons to avoid them!
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