Hey photography folks - got a circular polarizer filter???

[jcardona1]

I say, if you only get one filter for a DSLR, makes sure it's a circular polarizer. Sure, ND Grads are nice, but this is the best all around filter IMO. I was without one for the longest time since I get rid of all my 52mm ring size lenses. Finally bought a 77mm filter for my bigger lenses.

Here's a quick example of how cool this filter is. It didn't completely get rid of the reflections since it all depends on the angle of the light source, but it will give you a good idea. These work great when shooting fish ponds, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, etc. They also work great on landscape shots.

My 57g planted tank


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[floridagar]

Wow looks good either Way LMAO but awesome looking tank love the plants

 

[M|L]

Much less glare, great point out.

 

[jcardona1]

Yeah wish I had a better example. When I shoot the koi pond at my gf's parent's house it makes a HUGE difference!

 

[yodaLBC]

THANKS FOR THE INFO,,GOTS TO HAVE ONE TOO,,,,THATS A GREAT LOOKING TANK YOU GOT THERE!

 

[Modest_Man]

Gradient filters and polarized filters fulfill two totally different things for a photographer. It's like comparing apples to oranges.

I do like my polarized filter for outdoor shots involving water, really cuts down the glare. ND's are for longer exposures or larger apertures than you could get with the prevailing light conditions...

I still have yet to drop the bomb on some nice gradient filters.

 

[chonhzilla]

I lost mine. So I had to buy a cheap one. Surprisingly the crappy one I got works just was well as my expensive one I lost. I like using the polarizer to take pictures of cars. Makes a huge difference.

 

[headbanger_jib]

not only do polarizers help in getting rid of nasty glare, but have tried using it for landscapes, u can actually get cooler or warmer pics too

its u gave a us a FTS of that lovely planted tank u are working with

 

[jcardona1]

Gradient filters and polarized filters fulfill two totally different things for a photographer. It's like comparing apples to oranges.

I do like my polarized filter for outdoor shots involving water, really cuts down the glare. ND's are for longer exposures or larger apertures than you could get with the prevailing light conditions...

I still have yet to drop the bomb on some nice gradient filters.

Of course they're different. But don't forget you lose 1-2 stops when attaching a CPL filter on, so if you're trying to achieve a longer exposure, one of these will help too.

 

[jcardona1]

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