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Polarizing Filters

Polarizing Filters

polarizing camera filter
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Polarizing filters, pretty much like sunglasses, add depth to an image by saturating its color and reducing reflections. These filters have a rotating mount that’s easy to attach to a lens. Once a polarizing filter is mounted on your lens and the subject is already framed, you can slowly rotate the filter while watching how the image changes on your camera’s viewfinder or live view.

Polarizers are best for shooting landscapes. They darken skies and make colors pop, as well as eliminate glare and reduce reflections on glassy or water surfaces.

Effect of polarizing filter on photo of green tree and blue skies
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Effect of polarizing camera lens filter on image of water pond
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When photographing landscapes, avoid panning your camera because it can create uneven, dark areas in the sky. Also, you need to be careful when using this filter with an ultra wide-angle lens, as it can also cause the blue color of the sky to look uneven in your photos.

Most suitable for: All kinds of photography

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