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05-09-2009, 09:29 AM
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Polarizing filter
I am looking at these on B&H for DH for Father's Day, since he does a lot of photos around the ocean, etc, and I think it'd be good for removing reflections, that type of thing.
Anyone have any experience with these? How do I know what size to buy? I'm assuming it depends on the size of the lens he plans to use it on? He has a Rebel XTi if that makes any difference. TIA for any help!
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05-09-2009, 10:33 AM
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It will depend on the lens what size filter you need. On the end or front of most lenses it will have a little symbol that looks like a circle with a / through it & a number. On my 50mm f/1.8 it has the symbol & 52mm so it takes a 52mm size filter. The kit lens takes a 58mm and I had to look on the box for my Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 since it's not on the lens but it takes a 67mm filter. So you'll probably have to order one that fits his most used lens, or sometimes I think you can buy a set of like 3 filters that come in different sizes.
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05-09-2009, 10:58 AM
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Thanks Shawna, that helps a lot! Now, how do I sneak into his camera bag to see what size he needs? LOL
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05-09-2009, 07:37 PM
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I believe there are also filter set ups that attach to the camera or lens, and you slide the filter up/down/rotate it to where it needs to be. I'm not sure if you can use it for a circular graduated polarizing filter though (which I think is what you want?), but I don't think those filters are dependent on the lens diameter.
Are you looking at these? I think I'm confusing myself, lol: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/1...l_Density.html
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05-09-2009, 07:52 PM
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I'm looking at these suckers: (obviously I'm not sure on the size yet)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...olarizing.html I read a review about these in a magazine, and they look great for the type of photography he does. I need to figure out what size to get, so I can get it ordered, before I forget. LOL
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05-09-2009, 07:54 PM
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Ah! Ok. I was thinking you wanted a graduated one so that the sky wouldn't get blown out on landscape shots.
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05-10-2009, 01:30 PM
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LOL Deb! I suppose this would be a good one to get? I don't know LOL!
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