Could I use Polarizing Filter substitute UV Filter?

Tweek · 25th March 2002

not a particularly good idea, cos PL will reduce 1 to 2 stops of light. Thus in low light conditions you are actually treading on your own toe if you use PL. Also PL will increase saturation for some colours, you may not want that in every shot.

Kei · 25th March 2002

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Originally posted by siewsphone

No you can't. Polarizer will reduce the amount of light into your camera sensor but uv won't. Both are 2 different filters.

siewsphone · 25th March 2002

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Originally posted by Tweek
not a particularly good idea, cos PL will reduce 1 to 2 stops of light. Thus in low light conditions you are actually treading on your own toe if you use PL. Also PL will increase saturation for some colours, you may not want that in every shot.

I see. Thanks

By the way, how much PL and IR lens cost now?

mpenza · 25th March 2002

some times, you want reflection too!!!

siewsphone · 25th March 2002

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Originally posted by mpenza
some times, you want reflection too!!!

I see.

siewsphone · 25th March 2002

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Originally posted by Keito

No you can't. Polarizer will reduce the amount of light into your camera sensor but uv won't. Both are 2 different filters.

Thanks

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Tweek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 2,149	not a particularly good idea, cos PL will reduce 1 to 2 stops of light. Thus in low light conditions you are actually treading on your own toe if you use PL. Also PL will increase saturation for some colours, you may not want that in every shot.

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