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Polarizer Filter Comparison Shot
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Kev



Registered: February 2008
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This split photo is merely a test example of how a polarizing filter works. Obviously the half on the left is with the filter turned to maximum, and the half on the right is with it set to minimum. A polarizer gets best results when the lens is at least a 90 degree angle from the sun up to approx 180 degrees. This shot was deliberately taken in the middle of the day when the sun was at it's brightest & most harsh. One can see how the filter creates a much better overal balance of colour, shadows, and with a deeper saturation. The RGB histogram indicates a far more evenly distributed middle tone range. I took this using the Nikon Circular Polarizer II which retails for about $200 bucks.
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geofflaw
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Registered: December 2007
Posts: 1,445
Tue October 28, 2008 4:14pm Rating: 8.00 

Thanks Kev, a very useful illustration. Don't drop this one.
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Kev

Registered: February 2008
Posts: 2,722
Tue October 28, 2008 8:34pm

Yes, I'm in the process of writing a blog about 'how NOT to smash ones filters onto the ground" Smile
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Ralitza

Registered: October 2008
Posts: 105
Sat November 1, 2008 5:14pm

Hmmm... This filter will enter the "buy next" list.. one that never ends...:)
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