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Linear vs circular polarisers

Started Dec 19, 2018 | Discussions thread
dwkyre Regular Member • Posts: 212
Re: Linear vs circular polarisers

s_grins wrote:

Mirrorless cameras can use both types

Importance of polarisers is grossly exaggerated - today software does better job in eliminating haze and improving contrast.

Can't do it in software if the data isn't in the file. You can do a lot of great, basic haze removal and contrast improvement in post, but a skilled photographer taking the time to use a filter will still produce some photos that are beyond what can be done in software.

Same goes for gradual NDs. You can do a regional post processing job, but you will never get the same total dynamic range in the photo as using a grad. I guess multi-shot HDR can get you there, but then you really want a tripod for the best results, so more gear is more gear.

And you can't replicate the polarizer's effect on reflections.

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