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Photography~Technically Speaking => General Photo Chat => Topic started by: gjtoth on April 23, 2009, 09:41:50 AM

Title: CPL comparison
Post by: gjtoth on April 23, 2009, 09:41:50 AM
Take a look at these.  Here's a dramatic difference a CPL can make.  Top one: no filter

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Title: Re: CPL comparison
Post by: Jeanne Lee on April 23, 2009, 11:13:05 AM
   :lol: I sat here looking for the blue jay in the second picture!   :lol:

There is a great difference in the bird bath in the two photos.  Thanks for showing us what the filter can do. 
Title: Re: CPL comparison
Post by: gjtoth on April 23, 2009, 11:18:18 AM
Quote from: Jeanne Lee on April 23, 2009, 11:13:05 AM
   :lol: I sat here looking for the blue jay in the second picture!   :lol:

There is a great difference in the bird bath in the two photos.  Thanks for showing us what the filter can do. 

Oh yeah... I forgot to mention that the CPL filters out birds, too  :lol:

You're welcome!
Title: Re: CPL comparison
Post by: JudyB on April 24, 2009, 11:40:36 AM
Ohhhhhh you are too funny!!!!!


So what is the purpose of the CPL filter?
Title: Re: CPL comparison
Post by: gjtoth on April 24, 2009, 12:10:04 PM
Quote from: JudyB on April 24, 2009, 11:40:36 AM
Ohhhhhh you are too funny!!!!!


So what is the purpose of the CPL filter?

Aside from bird filtering?   ;)  It cuts through reflection, reduces glare, enhances blue skies, boosts contrast.  It has become permanently afixed to my Oly.  Unfortunately, the Nikon P-90 has no way to attach filters so I just hold one up in front of the lens when I need it.
Title: Re: CPL comparison
Post by: JudyB on April 24, 2009, 12:18:28 PM
There is a screw on attachment that will allow filters to be attached.  The filter just slides into a sleeve.   That is how John attaches the filters he uses.  Not sure of the name but it does work.  You nay want to check it out at your camera shop.
Title: Re: CPL comparison
Post by: gjtoth on April 24, 2009, 12:32:35 PM
Quote from: JudyB on April 24, 2009, 12:18:28 PM
There is a screw on attachment that will allow filters to be attached.  The filter just slides into a sleeve.   That is how John attaches the filters he uses.  Not sure of the name but it does work.  You nay want to check it out at your camera shop.

Aaaaaahhhh... that would be a Cokin system.  OK for a fairly stationary set-up but the P-90 is my carry-around.  :(
Title: Re: CPL comparison
Post by: JudyB on April 24, 2009, 12:44:09 PM
Yup that is the name.  PAt was the one who told John about the system..  Wide renge of lenses that can be used,
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