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02/27/2003 01:51:32 PM · #1 |
I just bought a Hoya Circular polarizing filter and I'm noticing very little difference in my photos. What do I set my exposure, white balance and priority (f-Stop) at? Does anyone else use a cir-polarizer with a Fuji FinePix 3800?
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02/27/2003 02:02:11 PM · #2 |
Have you rotated the filter as you look to see the affect? First, try aiming the camera at a framed picture on the wall, one where you can see the reflections in the glass, and slowly rotate the filter. You should see the reflections disappear at some point. Next, aim it at different areas of the sky with clouds and blue sky and as you rotate the filter you should see the sky getting darker and lighter, enhancing the clouds. As you can see, it is primarily used for removing reflections and enhancing skies. With a little practice you will get the hang of it.
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02/27/2003 02:11:16 PM · #3 |
on a clear day, try pointing at the sky, about 90 degrees from where the sun is, and then turn the filter slowly, looking at the results. You should see the sky getting much darker.
Same way with glass/ water - you need to be at an angle to the surface (around 35 degrees or so) and you should see reflections reduced or unaffected, as you turn the front of the filter. This does not work on metallic surfaces as reflections are created differently from those materials. |
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