Filters...

(evil0ne) · (evil0ne) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 01-10-2009, 11:57 AM

I want some of the experts opinions on filters and polarizers for taking pictures at the lake.

(Walt) · (Walt) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 01-10-2009, 4:54 PM

I'm not a expert but I run a UV filter on all of my glass. I have a circular polarizer filter for one of my lens and never use it.

(skull) · (skull) **Join Date: May 2002** 01-13-2009, 1:12 PM

I have heard a lot of people say you need a polarized lens if you are shooting on the water but I don't own one. Like Walt, I run a UV filter on all of my lenses just to protect them. I don't buy a lens without buying a UV filter. I haven't looked at any boarding shots and thought I needed a polarized filter.

(mrt111) · (mrt111) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 01-13-2009, 2:02 PM

In the right setting a good polarizer can add a fantastic color variation to the frame. If you have never used one go buy a cheap one from Best Buy for $10 and play round with it, if you like it then buy a good one. Watch out stacking a bunch of filters though, the more glass there is to go through generally means the lower the picture quality.

-Matt