Polariser question


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leowyien

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Wanted to ask the experienced...... When do you usually use the circular polariser?
 

To cut/minimize reflections and to deepen the sky colors...
 

Here it is..

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Wanted to ask the experienced...... When do you usually use the circular polariser?

here are some i can think of

- when i want the skies can be a notch deeper blue ( depends on angle of placement ) and saturate foilages ( to various degree by cutting down on reflective surfaces )
- when i want to cut down reflections and glare from the surface of the water to reveal more details beneath
- when i am desperate to increase exposure but i got no ND and i cannot stop down any further ( or watever reason ) - the polariser cuts down light, acting as if like a mild ND filter
- when u put two polarisers together they can act as a fantastic variable ND filter :bsmilie:

but i realise apart from cutting down water reflections, i am increasingly using less and less polariser.

ryan
 

Wanted to ask the experienced...... When do you usually use the circular polariser?

Eliminate/reduce reflections and saturate blue skies(bringing out the the rich colors).
Do note it cuts out light as well, so can double up as a 2 stop ND. :)
 

What about the settings in the camera? like WB and D-lighting?
 

I applaud all gave the "Google it" answer or something along those lines.

*SALUTE*
 

What about the settings in the camera? like WB and D-lighting?

i suppose you mean do you need to change WB and D-lightning when you use CPL?

no. :)
 

Digging up a old thread.....
 

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