Polarizer Pics

[drisley]

I just purchased a new Hoya HMC Circular Polarizer and a rubber lenshood for my G3. Yesterday was one of the first nice days this spring, so I decided to take the camera and filter for a test run.
The sky is more saturated, but only really dark on a couple pics. Contrast is definately improved though.

http://www.mts.net/~lftbrain/g3/gallery01/index.htm

[Doug in Alaska]

Wow, drisley!! Nice job!

[drisley]

Thanks Doug!

[pappy]

Yes, great job! Did you purchase it in Canada? What adapter are you using?

Best Regards,
Peter

[UFObuster]

Question: is the circular polarizer really necessary with the G3 or does a linear work as well?.....($ difference). RWE

[drisley]

I purchased the Hoya HMC Circ. Polarizer at www.cameracanada.com and the lens hood at www.photococan.com.

Contrary to popular belief, the linear polarizers should work on digital cameras.
However, whenever I talked to a salesperson at a camera store, they always said I had to get a circular. They are confused with the fact that linear polarizers won't work with automatic FILM cameras because they use some sort of mirror system for focusing.

I ended up getting a circular just to be safe.
Initially I got a cheap Optex circular, but I noticed pink lensflares on a couple of shots (because it wasn't coated). I ended up getting the more expensive Hoya HMC which fixed the problem, but a lenshood was probably all I needed....

I am using the Canon Lens Adapter since it was about 1/2 the cost of a lensmate.

[astro]

UFObuster wrote:
Question: is the circular polarizer really necessary with the G3 or does a linear work as well?.....($ difference). RWE

Hey UFObuster,

I had the same question a couple of months ago.A circular polerizer filter is only necessary with auto fucus slr cameras.I could go into why but just trust me.I have a G3 with a 52mm lensmate adapter and hoya linear polerizer.It works great and tested against a circular I got the same results.Hope this helped

Astro

[drisley]

astro wrote:
UFObuster wrote:
Question: is the circular polarizer really necessary with the G3 or does a linear work as well?.....($ difference). RWE

Hey UFObuster,

I had the same question a couple of months ago.A circular polerizer filter is only necessary with auto fucus slr cameras.I could go into why but just trust me.I have a G3 with a 52mm lensmate adapter and hoya linear polerizer.It works great and tested against a circular I got the same results.Hope this helped

Astro

Question:
Does a linear polarizer still have to be rotated to align with sun/reflections like a circular?

[PacAce]

Yes.

[BartS]

A lineair polarizer should work fine with the G3. Also the polarizing effect is supposed to be stronger (more distinct) than with the circular filter.
Also, the filtering effect may be more or less strong, depending on how the light of the sun is polarized and what your angle w.r.t. the sun is.

I am using the circular, just because I have one from my old EOS. Interestingly enough, hardly any shops stock lineair filters anymore (because everyone needed circulair for their AF SLRs).

[drisley]

It was funny, a lady walked up to me and asked me what kind of camera I was using. I told her, and she responded with "it is beautiful! I want to get one!" Ha!

With the adapter and lenshood, it does look pretty kewl.

http://www.mts.net/~lftbrain/hood.jpg

[Worboren]

drisley wrote:
I just purchased a new Hoya HMC Circular Polarizer and a rubber lenshood for my G3. Yesterday was one of the first nice days this spring, so I decided to take the camera and filter for a test run.
The sky is more saturated, but only really dark on a couple pics. Contrast is definately improved though.


Nice pics! Although I must say I've only noticed any distinct polarization effect on the right side of the last picture. I bought a Hama polarizer just a few days ago and you know what? There have been zero sunny days since then! :) Anyways, I'm trying to figure out how to rotate it properly (I had no idea it need to be rotated!) and so far have only found this site: http://www.cliffshade.com/dpfwiw/polarizer.htm which puts me to sleep after two minutes reading it :) Can someone in simple terms and concise form explain when, why and how the polarizers should be rotated to achieve the desired effect? Thanks.

[getg3]

Worboren wrote:
Anyways, I'm trying to figure out how to rotate it properly (I had no idea it need to be rotated!) and so far have only found this site: http://www.cliffshade.com/dpfwiw/polarizer.htm which puts me to sleep after two minutes reading it :) Can someone in simple terms and concise form explain when, why and how the polarizers should be rotated to achieve the desired effect? Thanks.

I have read that article too, but I am still puzzling. I am interested in getting any input on how to optimize in using the polarizer.

[ThomasL]

Worboren wrote:
Can someone in simple terms and concise form explain when, why and how the polarizers should be rotated to achieve the desired effect? Thanks.

When: Always

Why: Has something to do with the direction of light. Don't worry about it.

How: Look at the LCD display of your camera. When the sky is at its darkest, the best polarization effect is achieved.

Hope that is concise enough ;)

BTW, you will often notice that only one corner of the sky gets really dark with the polarizer. Depends a little on the angle to the sun. Nothing that really can be done about it... some photoshopping maybe.

[drisley]

Here is how I understand it is to be used.
The sun should be 90 degrees to the left or right of you.
Then rotate the little marking on the polarizer (if it has one) towards the sun.

When I did this for the pix above, it did make a difference, but not as dramatic as you would expect. However, the sun was VERY bright that day, so I expect the sky would have been almost grety without the polarizer.

[kowen]

When you are looking at your LCD screen don't forget to press your shutter button halfway down while rotating the filter to see the different effects.

Kerry

[getg3]

Thanks for all responses.

[NILOLIGIST]

drisley,

Being a WOMAN, I totally understand how she feels. That is the reason I purchased the camera, because I liked the way it looked, then I explored the specs. LOL

I usually purchase things that way and so far works out everytime. WOW...Women are so smart.

LMAO

[drisley]

niloligist wrote:
drisley,

Being a WOMAN, I totally understand how she feels. That is the reason I purchased the camera, because I liked the way it looked, then I explored the specs. LOL

I usually purchase things that way and so far works out everytime. WOW...Women are so smart.

LMAO




Haha!
That's funny becaue when I was at a store looking at upgrading from my S30, I asked my sister which camera looked cooler, the G2 or G3 and she picked the G3 (not knowing anything about either).

[NILOLIGIST]

Now,

I want one too, the lens hood. It looks really cool. Also, want the LCD shade, that is very useful, was trying to take some shots out in the sun and wished I had one.

Smiles,