Rare Turtles06 Posted April 9, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Thanks to the suggestions on another thread, I've just purchased a circular polarizing filter. (B+W; yes, I take to heart what you experts on here say!:)) I have a question: is there some point in the rotation of the filter when it is not any different than having a clear (or UV) filter on the lens? (This is another way of asking whether I can just leave it on in daylight in lieu of a clear filter, even when I am not trying to use the polarizing effect.) Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted April 9, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Thanks to the suggestions on another thread, I've just purchased a circular polarizing filter. (B+W; yes, I take to heart what you experts on here say!:)) I have a question: is there some point in the rotation of the filter when it is not any different than having a clear (or UV) filter on the lens? (This is another way of asking whether I can just leave it on in daylight in lieu of a clear filter, even when I am not trying to use the polarizing effect.) Thanks in advance! Nope... The stop loss will vary slightly but in general it will cause a light loss at any rotational angle. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted April 9, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I will rob you of up to 2 f/stops if not needed. If you are outside and need to remove glare or enhance or give more definition to the sky or clouds then it worth the trade off. I keep mine off unless it's needed. Inside if you need to remove glare from a window or object. Check out this excellent review. http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/B-W-77mm-MRC-Circular-Polarizer-Filter-Review.aspx It explains why you might not want it on all the time in detail. framer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted April 9, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Thank you both. That's what I thought, but I really appreciate the confirmation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittinggirl Posted April 9, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 9, 2012 The polarizer helps a lot when the sun is at a right angle to the subject. So, at midday, that would be overhead. Also at sunset/sunrise when your the sun is to the right or left and you're shooting straight ahead. Also, in the woods with a lot of dew/moisturizer. I put my polarizer on when shooting some fish, to remove the glare. Personally, I hate filters, because they get stuck so easily. I barely screw them on, then remove them immediately. Walking around with a couple of filters on your glass, can cause them to get stuck together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted April 12, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 12, 2012 ... Personally, I hate filters, because they get stuck so easily. I barely screw them on, then remove them immediately. Walking around with a couple of filters on your glass, can cause them to get stuck together. To aid in the filter being hard to take off, I cut a piece about 4" square of the rubberized shelf liner and keep it in my camera bag just for this purpose. It works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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