First Post. Polarising Filter.

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Everyone, this is my first post so Hello!. Very sorry if this question has been asked before (I'm sure it has but i can't find it, I'll more than likely get more savy with searching over time)

Anyway, I looking to learn about Polarising Filter's. I have a D90, Tamron 70-300mm VC Lens and a Nikkor 18-55 kit lens. As you can see my equipment is middling at best so I really want a filter to enhance saturation as much as possible but without spending mega money.

Can anyone make any suggestions or offer any help. I would appreciate it.

Thanks
 
Hello

You can boost the saturation by setting the "Picture Control" setting in the menu to "Vivid" that should do the job without the expense of a filter.

Have a look at Ken Rockwells guide to setting up your camera HERE, he likes vivid saturated images.

Take some of his comments with a pinch of salt as he can be a bit fickle, however his guides are useful to follow to find out what does what.
 
If MolDog08's tip doesn't work, a lot of the saturation adjusting can be done in post processing on your computer, iPad or even iPhone. Most image editing programs have this as a function these days.

and welcome to the forum!
 
Thanks for your response. I should have mentioned I also want a polorised filter for some of the other benefits like reducing reflection.

I guess what I'm asking is, is there that much difference between a B+W for £100 a Hoya HD for £60 a cheaper Hoya for £30 and one off ebay no brand for a tenner? I dont really want to spend a £100 because I dont think my kit warrants it, but if its 10 times better than a hoya for £60 then maybe its worth it. I just have no idea.

Thanks
 
MolDog08 said:
Thanks for your response. I should have mentioned I also want a polorised filter for some of the other benefits like reducing reflection.

I guess what I'm asking is, is there that much difference between a B+W for £100 a Hoya HD for £60 a cheaper Hoya for £30 and one off ebay no brand for a tenner? I dont really want to spend a £100 because I dont think my kit warrants it, but if its 10 times better than a hoya for £60 then maybe its worth it. I just have no idea.

Thanks
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I just have the standard Hoya ones, seem to do the job OK
 
MolDog08 said:
Thanks for your response. I should have mentioned I also want a polorised filter for some of the other benefits like reducing reflection.

I guess what I'm asking is, is there that much difference between a B+W for £100 a Hoya HD for £60 a cheaper Hoya for £30 and one off ebay no brand for a tenner? I dont really want to spend a £100 because I dont think my kit warrants it, but if its 10 times better than a hoya for £60 then maybe its worth it. I just have no idea.

Thanks
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Hoya HD is the best, bar none, IMHO.

And the enhanced saturation effect you get with a polariser, in addition to other benefits, is not the same as anything produced in software.
 
Appreciating the love guys:thumbs:. I guess that rules out the expensive B+W ones then.

Has anyone used both the Hoya HD and standard? What sort of difference are you likely to experience between the two? Is it as simple as there is more saturation and less refection?
 
MolDog08 said:
Appreciating the love guys:thumbs:. I guess that rules out the expensive B+W ones then.

Has anyone used both the Hoya HD and standard? What sort of difference are you likely to experience between the two? Is it as simple as there is more saturation and less refection?
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I recently tested 12 of the best polarisers available for Advanced Photographer magazine (June 2011 if you want a back issue).

Two main advantages of the Hoya HD: it only reduced overall exposure by 1.2 stops rather than the more usual 1.7-1.9-ish of most others, and it has very robust water-resistant coating (which the Hoya Pro-1 doesn't, though still very good).

Of the others, Marumi Super DHG is very good, and rather better value than the B+W Kasemann MRC. Similar excellent performance, water-resistant etc.

All polarising filters do the polarising job exactly the same.
 
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Cheers Hoppy Hoya HD it is I guess. Really appreciate everyones contribution.
 
gary996 said:
Need to get one myself. Seems like the Hoya HD is the one to go for.
Can you use this with Lee filter holder? Or do you need to get a 100mm one to slide in?
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You need a the accesory ring which screws into the foundation holder. You then need a 105mm polariser to screw into it. Its not avisable to screw into the lens and add the Lee holder on top.
 
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