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03/21/2005 08:41:33 PM · #1 |
I have been thinking about buying a Polarizer - Filter for my camera. Could I get the same effects from photoshop?
Travis
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03/21/2005 08:47:18 PM · #2 |
| It would be difficult, but you might be able to get pretty close. I find that the polarizer gives me added saturation and contrast that is more, well, "real" looking than the post-processed ilk. It's a worthy upgrade for your camera in my opinion. It also can be used much like an ND filter to help allow longer shutter speeds in bright, sunny conditions. |
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03/21/2005 08:49:19 PM · #3 |
By using a Polarizer it will help you from blowing out the skies. You will have more pixel color data preserved that can later be adjusted in Photoshop. If the skies are too white there is no pixel data to adjust in Photoshop.
Bottom line I want the filter and Photoshop. |
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03/21/2005 08:54:38 PM · #4 |
I would also recommend getting a Polarizer for your camera. It helps out alot with glare and on really bright settings. It does give better saturation to the colors in the picture, especially the sky. Hoya makes some of the better ones. They are more expensive but worth it.
If you do decide to get one, try to get one that is Multi-coated and thin. The thin size will help prevent vignetting with wide angle shots. |
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03/21/2005 08:55:03 PM · #5 |
The efects of a polarizer are impossible to realistically duplicate in PS. Yes, you might with great effort be able to approximate the look, but you'll never really duplicate the results.
This stands in stark contrast (forgive the pun) to color filters or soft-focus filters, which are easily done in PS; it can be argued that soft-focus is BEST done in PS, since you have the flexibility to experiment and re-do without penalty of re-shooting.
The one other "hardware" filter that belongs in everyone's bag is a set of ND (neutral density) filters.
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03/21/2005 09:12:43 PM · #6 |
I leave my linear polarizer on my camera lens for all outdoor photography, mainly to obtain more dynamic skies and clouds. However, there are situations where the light loss through the polarizer, typically 1/2 to one full stop (varies somewhat from one manufacturer to another), is detrimental. In some cases, a 'haze' filter improves contrast in distant scenes and some photographers claim a UV filter helps as well. In short, don't be hesitant to use filters on digital cameras, they can improve your images.
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