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Re: [OM] polarizing filter and wide angle.

Subject: Re: [OM] polarizing filter and wide angle.
From: Jim Couch <JamesBCouch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:46:56 -0700
A point well taken Bill. I primarily use the polarizer to reduce glare,
especially rain and water glare. I rarely use it to darken the sky with any
lens, almost never with the wide angles. I am very careful when using it with
the super wides.

Jim Couch

Bill Pearce wrote:

> This is a subject that bears some consideration. What is your goal in using
> a polarizer with auch a wide lens? If you are in a situation where you are
> fairly close and want to remove refelctions and such from metal and glass,
> go for it. If you are shooting scenics, and want to darken a sky, beware.
>
> Depending on time and location, it is highly likely that you will get
> substantial polarizing effect on one side of the frame and little or none on
> the other. For this purpose, I have a set of one and two stop graduated ND
> filters. The result is more even and pleasant.
>
> I find that I am unhappy with the results of the polarizer wider than the
> 28, although sometimes it has worked on the 24 under perfect circumstances.
>
> Bill Pearce


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