Talk to me about Polarising Filters

ShiWarrior · 7 Feb 2016 at 19:13

Hi all

before you ask, yes I have used the search button and yes I did read them all, but although very helpful and now I understand these filters a lot more, I need some advice

My camera skills are very limited, I normally use "Aperture priority" or "Shutter Priority" modes on my Nikon D7000

with that in mind, I have a trip of a lifetime coming up in 3 months, and I want to make the most of it of what I can with my camera skills (or lack of)

2 weeks in America with a wedding in the middle at the Grand Canyon.

Do you think it is worth me purchasing a CPL with my lack of skill ?
CPLs seem to be one of the best filters to purchase, but unsure if it will suit my needs

lens is a 67mm

thanks

ShiWarrior · 7 Feb 2016 at 21:26

thanks guys, D.P. I know your a photographer so if you agree with the other poster, that's good enough for me

bit lost on purchasing one though, Jessops have a Hoya on offer at the moment for £55, but the purple people have the same one ( I think) for £25

not really sure what to get...

ShiWarrior · 7 Feb 2016 at 21:35

thanks nonamenonumber

I do have one of those adaptors that you can put the square filters in (got for xmas a few years back, but never used it)

ShiWarrior · 7 Feb 2016 at 21:46

Columbo said:
I presume you know what a CPL is for and how to use one?

I am fairly sure I do yes, they are like sunglasses, stops some light & reflections getting in, you rotate a dial to the desired point you want, and with the sun at around 90 degrees from you

ShiWarrior · 7 Feb 2016 at 22:04

Gungnir said:
If it's too cheap to be true it'll be a fake filter.

Don't skimp on anything you put in front of the lens.

not going the bay route for that very reason, but thanks for the advice

ShiWarrior · 7 Feb 2016 at 22:13

hux said:
America you say, I'd be more inclined to use an nd grad with all that sun.

polarizers are usually reserved for water shots, or anywhere reflections will be an issue.

Marumi super dhg are the best for the money.

I've got one of these
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-cokin-p121m-gradual-grey-g2-medium-nd4-filter/p1000761

never used it..

ShiWarrior · 8 Feb 2016 at 09:46

Thanks guys, can someone link to one please that's worth purchasing please ? In a 67mm thanks

ShiWarrior · 8 Feb 2016 at 20:50

thanks Columbo and the others

payday Friday, so I'll order it then , and start practicing before my holiday !!

ShiWarrior · 14 Feb 2016 at 12:32

before I place an order for one of these, do they came with some sort of case, or if not, can you recommend me one for traveling?

Thanks

ShiWarrior · 14 Feb 2016 at 16:10

ignore

ShiWarrior · 20 Feb 2016 at 16:29

ShiWarrior said:
before I place an order for one of these, do they came with some sort of case, or if not, can you recommend me one for traveling?

Thanks

ShiWarrior · 20 Feb 2016 at 16:52

great stuff

thanks