Qn on how to use circular polariser

jkaiser · 14th January 2007

Noob question on C-PL.. Say i'm taking a landscape photo, lots of sky with buildings/ forest @ the bottom.. where should i meter to get the nice blue sky? Or go manual?

These days hardly see the sun, wanna experiment oso damn hard.

photobum · 14th January 2007

Originally Posted by jkaiser

where should i meter to get the nice blue sky? Or go manual?

I suggest that you go manual.

Look at the sky and depending on where you place your Zone 5. Difference zone placement will yield different results. I usually place my midtone near the underlining (shadow part) of the clouds.

Also, the direction of the sun is very important. You will not get blue sky if you shoot towards the sun.

jkaiser · 14th January 2007

Originally Posted by photobum

I suggest that you go manual.

Look at the sky and depending on where you place your Zone 5. Difference zone placement will yield different results. I usually place my midtone near the underlining (shadow part) of the clouds.

Also, the direction of the sun is very important. You will not get blue sky if you shoot towards the sun.

u lost me there on the zones..

catchlights · 14th January 2007

first, you must have a blue sky to start with.

second, to get the max effect of the polariser, the sun should be on your left or right, if you are facing the sun, you can't get any effect from polariser.

third, zone V(zone 5) ,means mid tone.
find where you want to place your mid tone, means where you want to take the meter reading from, and that area is expose as mid tone.

jkaiser · 14th January 2007

hmm i try n tell u...thanks

photobum · 15th January 2007

Originally Posted by jkaiser

hmm i try n tell u...thanks

Ahhhh..... Another one bites the dust. This proves that Zone System is very confusing for some people.

jopel · 15th January 2007

Originally Posted by photobum

Ahhhh..... Another one bites the dust. This proves that Zone System is very confusing for some people.

so when're you going to give me some pointers abt the zone system

photobum · 15th January 2007

Originally Posted by jopel

so when're you going to give me some pointers abt the zone system

Attend my workshop lor.... I will tell you everything about the system and how to use it in your photography.

jopel · 15th January 2007

Originally Posted by photobum

Attend my workshop lor.... I will tell you everything about the system and how to use it in your photography.

i'll prefer drinking coffee and sharing ideas than attending workshop.

photobum · 15th January 2007

Originally Posted by jopel

i'll prefer drinking coffee and sharing ideas than attending workshop.

Good for you.... Where would you like to drink your coffee? You 'branja' me, and I will tell you briefly how to use the system.

jopel · 15th January 2007

Originally Posted by photobum

Good for you.... Where would you like to drink your coffee? You 'branja' me, and I will tell you briefly how to use the system.

punggol is the best, there's a group of CSers use to meet up. Well AMK will be nearer to you - how's abt the Mcdonald opposite the AMK NLB.

photobum · 15th January 2007

Originally Posted by jopel

punggol is the best, there's a group of CSers use to meet up. Well AMK will be nearer to you - how's abt the Mcdonald opposite the AMK NLB.

Wow... You read my mind. I was about to propose the McD across AMK library. PM me for date and time.

jopel · 15th January 2007

Originally Posted by photobum

Wow... You read my mind. I was about to propose the McD across AMK library. PM me for date and time.

ok will pm you when I get my project done.

blueayz · 15th January 2007

Originally Posted by photobum

Wow... You read my mind. I was about to propose the McD across AMK library. PM me for date and time.

I stay in Sengkang. Can i join in? Am interested to learn too.

Rashkae · 15th January 2007

Originally Posted by photobum

Wow... You read my mind. I was about to propose the McD across AMK library. PM me for date and time.

That's a walking distance from my house... Looks like you're gonna get a lot of treats!

photobum · 16th January 2007

I am free on every Tuesday afternoon after 4. We can meet there once 'jopel' PM'ed me.

So here is my list of 'victims':

jopel
blueayz
Rashkae

All of you are going to take turns to 'branja' me McCafe coffee.

jeanie · 16th January 2007

fyi,

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...ght=polarisers

theRBK · 16th January 2007

er...metering for sky and c-pl are two diff things...with or without c-pl, metering for sky should still be taken into account...c-pl is only to enhance the blueness of the sky...me, I usually just take meter reading from the sky and adjust 2-2 1/2 stops brighter...sky should be about zone 7 or 8 right

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blueayz · 16th January 2007

Originally Posted by photobum

I am free on every Tuesday afternoon after 4. We can meet there once 'jopel' PM'ed me.

So here is my list of 'victims':
jopel

blueayz

Rashkae

All of you are going to take turns to 'branja' me McCafe coffee.

Since 3 of us we branja you a whole meal lah! Else later you full of kopi become

. But if next Tuesday I may not be able to make it. Unless after 8pm. I'm free on Wed to Sat before 6pm tho or I join you during another session.

photobum · 16th January 2007

Originally Posted by theRBK

sky should be about zone 7 or 8 right ..

Zone VIII for sky using a digital camera is suicidal.

The Zone System is used differently with a digital camera, that's all I can say. Otherwise, I will reveal too much of my trade secrets.

14th January 2007	#1
jkaiser Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bt Timah Posts: 395	Qn on how to use circular polariser Noob question on C-PL.. Say i'm taking a landscape photo, lots of sky with buildings/ forest @ the bottom.. where should i meter to get the nice blue sky? Or go manual? These days hardly see the sun, wanna experiment oso damn hard.

14th January 2007	#4
catchlights Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Punggol Posts: 10,765	Re: Qn on how to use circular polariser first, you must have a blue sky to start with. second, to get the max effect of the polariser, the sun should be on your left or right, if you are facing the sun, you can't get any effect from polariser. third, zone V(zone 5) ,means mid tone. find where you want to place your mid tone, means where you want to take the meter reading from, and that area is expose as mid tone. __________________ Shoot to Live, Live to Shoot www.foto-u.com \| www.benjaminloo.com \| email

14th January 2007	#5
jkaiser Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bt Timah Posts: 395	Re: Qn on how to use circular polariser hmm i try n tell u...thanks

16th January 2007	#16
photobum Deregistered Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,080	Re: Qn on how to use circular polariser I am free on every Tuesday afternoon after 4. We can meet there once 'jopel' PM'ed me. So here is my list of 'victims': jopel blueayz Rashkae All of you are going to take turns to 'branja' me McCafe coffee. Last edited by photobum; 16th January 2007 at 09:24 AM.

16th January 2007	#17
jeanie Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,449	Re: Qn on how to use circular polariser fyi, http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthrea...ght=polarisers

16th January 2007	#18
theRBK Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,803	Re: Qn on how to use circular polariser er...metering for sky and c-pl are two diff things...with or without c-pl, metering for sky should still be taken into account...c-pl is only to enhance the blueness of the sky...me, I usually just take meter reading from the sky and adjust 2-2 1/2 stops brighter...sky should be about zone 7 or 8 right .. Last edited by theRBK; 16th January 2007 at 01:45 PM.