Good illustration of circular polarizing filter.

[lyonsroar]

I just picked up an el cheapo CPL filter and was trying it out. I thought this might help illustrate what it does, for those people debating purchasing one, etc. I thought it was pretty dramatic.
**nothing photographic here so no C&C needed**


Without:

With:

Without:

With: (still some reflection, just not as much)

When I say without, I mean I just turned the filter so it didn't have as much of an effect.

Helpful?
:thumbup: or :thumbdown:

 

[reznap]

Not bad for an el-cheapo. I have a Hoya multi-coated cpl that doesn't fit my new wide angle so it basically sits in my bag

BTW, all of your shots are on the dark side/underexposed.

 

[lyonsroar]

Not bad for an el-cheapo. I have a Hoya multi-coated cpl that doesn't fit my new wide angle so it basically sits in my bag

BTW, all of your shots are on the dark side/underexposed.

Let's just say it came in a multi-pack with a UV filter from a chain store for <$25.

but...Christmas is coming!


Also:
Bite me. :greenpbl:

 

[burgo]

I have an expensive hoya and a cheap one off ebay (citiwide) and to be honest I can never tell the difference between them. I sometimes wonder if there is a bit of brand snobbery with these.

 

[kundalini]

Good examples, but a multi-coated is better.

(You may want to blur the plate number)

 

[lyonsroar]

Good examples, but a multi-coated is better.

(You may want to blur the plate number)

This one is multicoated surprisingly enough.
My plate's all over the internet...not too worried about it.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Nice example of the CPL.

Not bad for an el-cheapo. I have a Hoya multi-coated cpl that doesn't fit my new wide angle so it basically sits in my bag

BTW, all of your shots are on the dark side/underexposed.

That sucks, I am guessing the wide angle is like a 77mm and the CPL is too small? I just ordered a Tamron 60mm Macro thats 55mm thread and all my other lenses are 77mm so I got a step up ring for $7.95 so I will be able to use my B&W 77mm CPL on my macro lens. (Assuming it isn't getting in the way by over hanging the lens. )

 

[Blake.Oney]

$25 from a chain store? Is it the Sunpak ones? I have those. I like them. I use them for glare on glasses. The only problem is it looks to me like they make the glasses darker too.

 

[lyonsroar]

$25 from a chain store? Is it the Sunpak ones? I have those. I like them. I use them for glare on glasses. The only problem is it looks to me like they make the glasses darker too.

Nope. Guess again.
:mrgreen:

 

[Geaux]

I have CPL, it's a RocketFish from BestBuy. They've replaced all the SunPak ones and so far I'm very satisfied with it.

 

[NikonNewbie]

Good examples, but a multi-coated is better.

(You may want to blur the plate number)

This one is multicoated surprisingly enough.
My plate's all over the internet...not too worried about it.

Ya really who would want to be You? :hugs: Just kidding...I couldn't resist the temptation.

 

[lyonsroar]

I have CPL, it's a RocketFish from BestBuy. They've replaced all the SunPak ones and so far I'm very satisfied with it.

Not Rocketfish either.

Ashamed to say it's a Targus from Target.

 

[lyonsroar]

Good examples, but a multi-coated is better.

(You may want to blur the plate number)

This one is multicoated surprisingly enough.
My plate's all over the internet...not too worried about it.

Ya really who would want to be You? :hugs: Just kidding...I couldn't resist the temptation.

Got a feeling a lot of people would want to be a 19 year old driving a 2009 MazdaSpeed3 that is 2/3's paid off by their own hard work.