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01/05/2006 01:18:26 PM · #1 |
| I was wondering if there is any reason or any conditions in which you would use or need a polarizing filter while photographing people outdoors? |
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01/05/2006 01:20:56 PM · #2 |
| that depends on what else is in the picture. For example if they were standing by a window the reflections could get distracting and ruin the photo. |
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01/05/2006 01:26:09 PM · #3 |
polarisers do nasty things to people's skin though. We are actually used to seeing a bit of sheen/ reflection from skin and a polariser tends to make people look dead.
Not good, unless you are going for that sort of thing. |
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01/05/2006 04:16:42 PM · #4 |
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01/05/2006 04:33:05 PM · #5 |
Be careful on which polarizer you use -not all are created equal. I had a recent photo shot where I had my model sit outside a coffeeshop - even with a polorizer the shot was spoiled because of reflections on the window. I had purchased a Quantary polarizer from Ritz Camera...it did not work worth beans.
Turns out from advice from others that:
1) Shooting at a 45 degree angle to the subject will challenge lower quality polarizers - they tend to fail
2) If you want a better quality filter make sure it is double coated or purchase a quality name brand Hoya, Conkin, etc...
Also I found this site to be helpful when talking about polarizers Pros & Cons
//www.moosepeterson.com/gear/moosefilter-instructions.html |
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01/05/2006 05:42:36 PM · #6 |
Someone is wearing glasses :P
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