Digital Photog Types...

[biglou]

Shooting action with the Sigma 70-2mm lens, UV Filter and a polarizing filter, or just the UV? I think JPivey said "no" to the polarizer a while back, but everything I've been reading lately says it's about the single most important filter. So, yea or nay?

 

[Chili]

nay, however I've never even tried it so.....

 

[Rich Rohrich]

Thom's Maxim #18: Know what you want to change and why.

Thom's Maxim #19: Don't put extra glass or plastic in front of your expensive, well designed glass unless you need to.



Filtration 101 By Thom Hogan http://www.bythom.com/filters.htm

Filters are useful. Or useless. It just depends upon what you're using them for. - Thom Hogan

 

[biglou]

I'll do some more reading tonight. Thanks.

 

[Chili]

This guy likely doesn't agree with me http://photo.net/equipment/filters/digital

The frog shot in the example makes ya think.

 

[Okiewan]

Just get some polarized sunglasses ... go around with them on for a day. Pay attention, you'll see all the things they "change". Mostly subtle (car windshields turn purple, lol). Then decide if that works for the shot you want.

 

[biglou]

Stupid question, but would looking through the filter show me what effect it would have on the shot, more or less?

 

[Okiewan]

I'd guess the effect would be stronger looking thru it than when it's on the camera?

FYI the one I have is worth at least 1 stop (loss) as well... just something to consider.

 

[Rich Rohrich]

Stupid question, but would looking through the filter show me what effect it would have on the shot, more or less?

Yep, that's what I do all the time. I keep a cheap circular polarizer filter with my camera stuff and look through it to decide if the effects will help. If it looks good I pop out the good polarizer, if not I just look like a goof. :whoa:

 

[Green Horn]

Yep, that's what I do all the time. I keep a cheap circular polarizer filter with my camera stuff and look through it to decide if the effects will help.

Colonel Klink! :rotfl:

 

[Rich Rohrich]

Colonel Klink! :rotfl:

Yelling H O G A N N N N N while looking through the filter does seem to help the accuracy of the test. :whoa:

 

[Okiewan]

Damn, I loved that show... used to watch it with my Grandpa.
If you've seen it on HDNet .. wow!

 

[Chili]

I know nufffing!

 

[MrLuckey]

Awesome show, one of the first I can remember memorizing all the actors names. Ole bob crane sure had a wild life and death eh?