Polarizer in the studio?

How many of you guys use a circular polarizer in the studio? If so, why? If not, well...nevermind, then.

To complement the use of polarizing filters on the lights, to eliminate unwanted reflections -- just like outside, to remove polarized water reflections!

That's what I was thinking...less shine from the skin, less sparkle on jewelry, etc. Seems as though it could only help! I'd just adjust the EC on my meter, correct? Then it would show what I should really set my camera to.

Ronald S. Jr. wrote in post #2674663
That's what I was thinking...less shine from the skin, less sparkle on jewelry, etc. Seems as though it could only help! I'd just adjust the EC on my meter, correct? Then it would show what I should really set my camera to.

Why adjust the EC???

If there is a polarizer on the source, the meter will see less light even without EC. And if there is a polarizer on the lens, the meter will see less light, even without EC. And if both light and lens have polarizers on them, the meters sees even lens light, without the need for EC.

Maybe Ronald was referring to the use of a handheld meter, while using a polarizer on the lens.

But, if I don't have polarizing film for my lights, and only a filter for the lens, mhmm. Ya get me?

Curtis N wrote in post #2675768
Maybe Ronald was referring to the use of a handheld meter, while using a polarizer on the lens.

Correct, sir.