I'd buy the best available - although it may look expensive on its own it's still a small fraction of the total you've spent on the rest of your gear.
That suggests you don't know how to use them.
It will eliminate reflections, largely. Enriching colours is practical in processing as is deepening the sky to some extent. Remember that skies become uneven with a polariser, the effect being most at 90º to the sun and this will produce a really odd effect on lenses wider than about 35mm on full frame, 23mm on APS-C, hence my caution. You can deal with skies in processing and the most important thing is not to burn out the highlights in the clouds. You might also think about combining frames at different exposures to get more control over skies, but within the limits of angle of view polarising filters will do the job.
Yes, but you may find the light loss isn't enough to produce the effect you are after. You can mimic this effect completely by taking numerous frames correctly exposed and combining them.
One thing I should have added to this post........But before that, why specifically are you thinking of buying a CPL? They can be useful in some situations, of course - but be sure you understand those situations before you buy.
Hi & thanks for your answer.
bearing in mind I have limited experience, & maybe over thinking things.
I had the idea that When we eventually get some good weather & are allowed out to take photos I would like to do some more landscapes.
I have a few subjects & ideas in mind.
In some instances I may want to eliminate reflections, in water, enrich colours & increase contrast particularly between clouds & sky.
I also had the idea that for early morning / late evening shots (though I do understand I could use Nd filters) that maybe using one would allow me to slow shutter speed down a little to create some movement in the clouds while still maintaining the desired effects mentioned above.
Hope I got that question right:-O
cheers. Marc.
Fair enough, but bear in mind that the angle to reduce reflections in water might be wrong for other purposes sand may make things worse. But it depends on the specific shot so you can only find out by using the filter (which, of course, means you have to buy it).
A CPL won't reduce the light enough for this, especially a good quality low absorption one.
Hope I got that question right:-O
cheers. Marc.
A "standard" CPL can reduce the exposure by 2 1/2 stops, measured from with and without. That can be a lot at the narrow apertures used with landscape. That's the main reason for the preference for the high transmission types for hand-held use. You can lose too much shutter speed in low light with The standard.But before that, why specifically are you thinking of buying a CPL? They can be useful in some situations, of course - but be sure you understand those situations before you buy.
Hi & thanks for your answer.
bearing in mind I have limited experience, & maybe over thinking things.
I had the idea that When we eventually get some good weather & are allowed out to take photos I would like to do some more landscapes.
I have a few subjects & ideas in mind.
In some instances I may want to eliminate reflections, in water, enrich colours & increase contrast particularly between clouds & sky.
I also had the idea that for early morning / late evening shots (though I do understand I could use Nd filters) that maybe using one would allow me to slow shutter speed down a little to create some movement in the clouds while still maintaining the desired effects mentioned above.
Hope I got that question right:-O
cheers. Marc.
It is bewildering. I just looked up B&H's selection of 82mm polarizing filters (that's what the 24-70 VR takes; the older version takes 77mm) and they list 135 of them with prices from about $30 to $450. Arggh.
I wasted $$$ on cheap filters instead of looking for integrated solution. There are three or four filter systems offering integrated solution to taming lights. While I settled on LEE Filters, it may not be the best but it is the system that best fit my needs. I spend over $1,000 for my filter system.
Have you seen any tests to verify the HT are just as effective ???A "standard" CPL can reduce the exposure by 2 1/2 stops, measured from with and without. That can be a lot at the narrow apertures used with landscape. That's the main reason for the preference for the high transmission types for hand-held use.But before that, why specifically are you thinking of buying a CPL? They can be useful in some situations, of course - but be sure you understand those situations before you buy.
Hi & thanks for your answer.
bearing in mind I have limited experience, & maybe over thinking things.
I had the idea that When we eventually get some good weather & are allowed out to take photos I would like to do some more landscapes.
I have a few subjects & ideas in mind.
In some instances I may want to eliminate reflections, in water, enrich colours & increase contrast particularly between clouds & sky.
I also had the idea that for early morning / late evening shots (though I do understand I could use Nd filters) that maybe using one would allow me to slow shutter speed down a little to create some movement in the clouds while still maintaining the desired effects mentioned above.
Hope I got that question right:-O
cheers. Marc.
I can accept more light loss IF it indeed is more effective.
If anything, they are better, but I think the effect is harder to recognize when it doesn't get darker at the same time. At half-press, the live view compensates.Have you seen any tests to verify the HT are just as effective ???A "standard" CPL can reduce the exposure by 2 1/2 stops, measured from with and without. That can be a lot at the narrow apertures used with landscape. That's the main reason for the preference for the high transmission types for hand-held use.But before that, why specifically are you thinking of buying a CPL? They can be useful in some situations, of course - but be sure you understand those situations before you buy.
Hi & thanks for your answer.
bearing in mind I have limited experience, & maybe over thinking things.
I had the idea that When we eventually get some good weather & are allowed out to take photos I would like to do some more landscapes.
I have a few subjects & ideas in mind.
In some instances I may want to eliminate reflections, in water, enrich colours & increase contrast particularly between clouds & sky.
I also had the idea that for early morning / late evening shots (though I do understand I could use Nd filters) that maybe using one would allow me to slow shutter speed down a little to create some movement in the clouds while still maintaining the desired effects mentioned above.
Hope I got that question right:-O
cheers. Marc.
I can accept more light loss IF it indeed is more effective.
Yes good video,. Thanks.
