Effects of a Polarizer on snow?

[cg_25]

Does anyone have any examples of using a circular polarizer on snow, in particular landscape shots? I'd be interested to see the effects as I do not currently own a CP.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Sedona AZ after two days of snowfall - Canon Circ Pol filter, 5d2, Canon 28-70 f2.8L







Very happy with the results - well worth using the filter.

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[cg_25]

Very nice.

I'm thinking about buying a single 77mm filter with stepping rings. That way I don't need to buy a filter for each of my lenses. I guess the only disadvantage is some lens hoods might not fit.

 

[graphikal]

Very nice.

I'm thinking about buying a single 77mm filter with stepping rings. That way I don't need to buy a filter for each of my lenses. I guess the only disadvantage is some lens hoods might not fit.

That's what I did. The filter itself provides a slight bit of extra protection against glare, which seems to be increased a little more by using a step-up ring (where there is also zero chance of vignetting, so there is a tradeoff that's not entirely negative).

 

[Kung Pao Panda]

Does anyone have any examples of using a circular polarizer on snow, in particular landscape shots? I'd be interested to see the effects as I do not currently own a CP.

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[Kung Pao Panda]

I forgot to mention to go lightly using a CP in high altitudes otherwise the sky might go black in your picture.

Regards

Does anyone have any examples of using a circular polarizer on snow, in particular landscape shots? I'd be interested to see the effects as I do not currently own a CP.

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[tonyjr]

I don't like step up or down rinds .

BUT if you are going to use them , buy at list 2 of each size [ they can bend and warp ] buy all at same time - . The shipping is generally more than the cost of ring .
When you order also order a rubber collapsible hood .
You pop in one section and it is easier to adjust CPL .

If you have any really cheap filters , store the rings in those cases . The out side threads are OK but the inside ones like to collect dust .
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[MrScorpio]

I mostly shoot snow without polarizer since it in my view kills the winter feeling with the beautiful glittering in the snow.
But thats just me...

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[rlshep]

I'm another who prefers not to use them in snowy conditions - when I've done side by side comparisons I've always preferred the ones without. In fact, whatever the conditions, I only use a CPL when I think I really 'need' it. Here's a few examples of ones with no CPL (sorry don't think I have any with) but I hope it shows you that you can get good results without! ;-)









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[cg_25]

Thanks for the advice. I'll probably purchase one eventually, I just wanted to see if there were any clear advantages to using one in snowy conditions.

 

[KENTGA]

Actually, if you use a CP with a clear blue sky from somewhere around 25mm or wider, there will be a good chance that part of the sky will be darker and not be "even". I learned this the hard way.

Kent

 

[mevbo]

Thanks for the advice. I'll probably purchase one eventually, I just wanted to see if there were any clear advantages to using one in snowy conditions.

Here are a with and without for you from Sunny and Snowy Ohio today. First shot with , second without. I have a Kaesemann MRC Circular Polarizer. Taken with my 17-55.

 

[tonyjr]

The 2 shots above show the ND of the cpl .

If you look at the shadow of the silo , the ND effect would have been more by turning camera a little more towards the sun .
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[Scales USA]

I don't like step up or down rinds .

BUT if you are going to use them , buy at list 2 of each size [ they can bend and warp ] buy all at same time - .

or ... buy good quality brass rings and not have to worry about them sticking together or bending / warping. They also are more compatible with high quality fillters that have brass construction. If you are going to pay $$$ for a high end filter, do yourself a favor and get brass stepping rings.

 

[iMac therefore iAm]

Don't bother with hoods when using a polarizer - you need to be able to rotate the polarizer - hoods get in the way.

Very nice.

I'm thinking about buying a single 77mm filter with stepping rings. That way I don't need to buy a filter for each of my lenses. I guess the only disadvantage is some lens hoods might not fit.

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