Polarized filter to be used for photographing wildlife?
It is what it is.
McBeth Photography wrote: I would certainly try it. I would even try a ND filter if I had a couple of stops of room to play with.
ND filter would only make everything darker by the number of stops would it? I can see the possibility of polarize filter working to reduce glare, but the ND I think would under expose everything and not do what you needed to happen.
TheNissanMan wrote: Personally I would stay away from a CPL unless the animal was static as if you are panning with the animal the angle of light hitting the CPL will vary and it would be almost impossible to plan what shot you were going to get unless you knew exactly which way the animal was going to move and where the light would be coming from.
It's better to get the exposure right for the fur without the CPL imho.
I'd save the stop/s and gain the shutter speed. The only time I might consider it would be if I had a lot of glare off the water. Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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With John. As I was reading the replies I was thinking of just today when there was a low afternoon sun and enough wave action to cause a ton of sparkle on the water. I thought about using the polarizing filter and even considered adding a star burst. As you might guess I was in mad scientist mode. I say give it a try and learn the benefits (if any) as well as the pitfalls. Make sure you are wearing a white lab coat...
“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
neal1977 wrote:
McBeth Photography wrote: I would certainly try it. I would even try a ND filter if I had a couple of stops of room to play with.
ND filter would only make everything darker by the number of stops would it? I can see the possibility of polarize filter working to reduce glare, but the ND I think would under expose everything and not do what you needed to happen.
I guess that I was trying to say that the OP should simply have some fun and don't be afraid to experiment with new ideas.
It is what it is.
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