Can I use a UV filter as a polarizer?
It's very easy to boost your saturation in post if needed.
Matthew
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MLKstudios wrote: It won't "polarize" the light, but can add a touch extra color. Best to NOT use a filter at all with digital cameras though (they tend to degrade the image -- use a lens hood instead).
It's very easy to boost your saturation in post if needed.
Matthew
As Matthew said. UV filters are hold overs from the film days, they are sold at stores as lens protectors but they can introduce false coloration. I use Clears for lens protection but, not all of the time, being in N.Az on windy days the dust can get thick on everything and that is when I use them. Also modern sensors have UV filtration in their filters. If you want bluer skies then a Polarizer is what you need but use it sparingly because if you dial it in too deep they will look unnatural. Also dont go with the cheap ones they can vary in tone and effect wildly. You want the ones with Multi-Coatings to kill the reflections between the glass elements.
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