Circular Polarizing Filters

[Ross K]

Hello out there -- Can anyone enlighten me on the subject of circular polarizing filters. I've heard that they improve the "blues" in pictures.

Thanks,

Ross K

[Luca]

yes it's very helpful in landscapes, it cut down reflected light (on water for example) and gives skys with deep blues, that you can also trim by rotating the filter (it's made to do it nothing difficult)
i hope helpful i've been helpful ( i was not very exact i know)
bye Luca

[Ross K]

Thanks for your help, I think that I'll have a chat with our local photography shop on this issue.

[bob parry]

Hi Ross,

Try this:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/polarizers.shtml

The filters reduce reflections (such as on water) and alter the appearance of clouds and sky. Sometimes you want that and sometime you won't. It will make a nice additional "toy" regardless and I don't think they are are too pricey.
When I was in the business, we sold a lot more UV and skylight filters than polarizing. You might want to check them out too to see if they will fit your needs.

Tiffen is a large producer of filters:
http://www.tiffen.com/filters.htm

I guarantee if you ask a sales person or advice, you will buy one!

Cheers!
Bob

[Eskdale]

I used to use them, the only thing is they have to more or less have the sun in a certain position in relation to the lens, at the side I think it was. Haven't used mine for years. As far as UV filters are concerned, I was told that you buy an expensive lens and then put a $5 bit of glass in front of it. Most people then said it protects the lens, well if it breaks, I'm sure it would scratch the lens also.

[TBDragons]

I never take my Circular Polarising Lens (or filter) off the camera. Just to give you an idea, look at my lighthouse photo from early this year, then compare with one of my recent shots of Cornwall or Dartmoor. THAT'S the difference ;0)