Polariser for airshow
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i would say theory is good , but in practice it would be poor , especially if you had a rotating front element :bang:
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This is something I have wondered about. A lot of my aircraft pictures have glints and reflections which a PL should reduce. I haven't tried it yet as the 150-500 needs all the light available.
Paul - all I can say is if you are shooting airshows with a rotating front element...
Get a budget!
Paul - all I can say is if you are shooting airshows with a rotating front element...
Get a budget!
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Th..th..that's all folks!
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In some certain light / sky conditions CPL can help to really separate the aircraft from the sky. Those conditions would include sunny day probably, some clouds, and close to right angle from the sun. Otherwise it is more or less robbing a stop of light.
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This is something I have wondered about. A lot of my aircraft pictures have glints and reflections which a PL should reduce. I haven't tried it yet as the 150-500 needs all the light available.
Paul - all I can say is if you are shooting airshows with a rotating front element...
Get a budget!
alas , being out of work does not help the photography budget , now i am back in a well paid job i need to get myself back on an even keel before i spend money on luxuries ............
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Never tried it, but the theory is good. Works well in motorsport for example, cutting reflections off windscreens very effectively when the angles are right. Good for blue skies too. Polarisers don't work on bare metal though.
One of the lighter-toned ones would be best, like the Hoya HD. Only reduces the light by 1.2 stops, whereas most others are 1.6-1.8 stops.
One of the lighter-toned ones would be best, like the Hoya HD. Only reduces the light by 1.2 stops, whereas most others are 1.6-1.8 stops.
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Providing your front element is non-rotational I'd say it can be worthwhile for separating subject from sky, cutting down reflections etc but bear in mind that if you're going to want quick access to rotate it from off to on, you may have to leave off your lens hood which could introduce mr & mrs flare's children to your sensor, thereby replacing one problem with another.