(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best polarizing filters

Lens Rentals did some testing on CPL filter a little while back, this initial one with mid to high range filters, and this one with some cheaper ones.

A Hoya one will be fine, but you can spend more if you want to. Roger basically says in second link that all filters do their job of filtering polarised light, but the better ones let more light through and have better coating to reduce flair, ghosting, reflections, etc.

I have a Hoya Pro-1 Digital that i used for years with no issues and Marumi EXUS (tested in that first link) that i got later when i wanted a 67mm filter to cover all my systems. I did a little test between them myself after reading that blog and couldn't really see any quality difference on the images. Marumi definitely has better transmission, only cutting the light by 1 stop, where my Hoya cut it by 1.66 stops; not sure where his 91% light transmission number comes from on that first link though.

The only other one i've used recently is the Amazon Basics CPL, which is probably the cheapest non-chinese junk one you can get. In a word i'd describe it as 'shit', has yellow and magenta casts and kills 2 stops of light, almost ruined the Ektar i shot it on.

Anyway don't go super cheap, but you don't need to do super expensive either. Thing is with stuff like filters if you get good ones and don't break them, they will probably last decades.

I have a 3+B, and one of my friends has the 3+S.

side by side you can definately tell the difference between cameras, but the silver is still pertty good.

make sure to get a polarizer filter for the lens, so that snow footage is worth using, otherwise there is very little contrast in the snow.

the camera will get about 1:30 on a battery, so get a couple of spares too. wasabi power is a good brand for reliable low cost batteries.

batteries

55mm lens adapter

polarizer filter

heres a quick video demonstrating the difference between a polarizer and no polarizer in the snow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7imNlkGmuTI

Thank you very much! 😊I use the iMovie and DJI GO 4 app (DJI Spark drone app) to edit. The filter is a cheap one I found on Amazon...

Camera Lens Filter UV CPL Filters for DJI OSMO Pocket Camera Handheld Accessories
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LGN8X6F/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_z2oEDbB0EC4PD

This is the 105mm polarizer I have for my lee kit


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NGM8UME/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also have the 77mm version of the same thing for normal use.


https://www.amazon.com/Heliopan-Transmission-Circular-Polarizer-707762/dp/B0050JK49I/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1469566591&sr=1-2


neither are cheap but they are built like tanks and are very nice. I don't remember paying that much for the 77, but it was a while ago.

Yep, it really helps. For my g1wc I'm using a Polaroid 37mm CPL with a 34-37mm step up filter. I used some duct tape to get it to stay on since I didn't have glue. There's some YouTube Vids on it if anyone wants visuals but its pretty straight forward. Once on, turn the cpl until you see reflections decrease then just leave it alone.

I've had good experience with the Lenskins filters. It's actual SCHOTT B270 optical glass. Specifically for the kit lens you will want this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079JP33L4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 and a step up ring like this: https://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Adapter-Anodized-Aluminum-40-5mm-58mm/dp/B001G41Y5Y/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=40.5+to+58&qid=1572957061&sr=8-1

Personally I have several lenses so I buy the largest filter I can then use step up rings for each of my lenses as those rings are much cheaper than more filters.

Was actually asking for a gift for my photography-lover gf. I got her a UV filter once and she loves it so I want to buy this filter for her if it's so great.

Could you tell me it this is good for a Nikon D3200 - https://www.amazon.com/Polaroid-Circular-Polarizer-Digital-55-200mm/dp/B004N26FSC ?

Good idea, here's something that might really help a lot

http://www.amazon.com/Polarizer-Filter-Snap-Accessory-Silver-Edition/dp/B00BOX0K0M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367510157&sr=8-1&keywords=hero+3+polarizer

Check out the Coking P164 on Amazon. Make sure you look at the "Frequently Bought Together" section at the bottom because you'll need that also.

https://www.amazon.com/Cokin-P164-Circular-Polarizer-Filter/dp/B0006ZSR40/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468775762&sr=8-1&keywords=cokin+p164

EDIT: By using the Cokin, you can easily add some ND's to your kit in the future.

Get one with a small lever. Much easier to use.

Like this Hoya: It has a little lever on the side. I've found this much easier to use than just the concentric knurl.

Any brand (maybe product if you want to be specific!) recommendation for a circular polarizer? Has to be 49mm. Was reading through some other posts and Tiffen seems to be reliable.

http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=filters&itemnum=49CP

Also, I read that I would need a Neutral Density filter to shoot long-exposure of a waterfall, stream, etc. Anyone know if this is true?

EDIT: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-Circular-Filter-Diameter/dp/B000VXT1YM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1334446279&sr=1-1 -- Slightly thinking that Sony would overprice this. I'm very much interested in a circular polarizer.. maybe a ND filter too. Any recommendations?

Thank you. Is this a decent system to get started? Is there anything missing from this kit other than the 100mm ND filters? I thought I'd start with one filter like a 6-stop filter, are those able to achieve misty water exposures during day time (not high noon but morning or afternoon).

Hoya is what I use. They're the top end of cheaper filters, though they do have their own pro line.

Amazon Link

The higher quality Pro1 line is 50% off on Amazon right now.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KKVFD6

Because of this I believe so, as the name says 'fusion (Evo)', though I'm not sure. For what it's worth this one I've linked is also dispatched and sold by adorama

I would just get a couple of cheapo polarized filters and swap them out as they break. That being said I have the same 12 dollar filter that I bought 6 years ago in my camera and have never had any issues with it. That being said I've never had anyone shoot bb's at my camera before.
This one is 8 dollars... You could buy 2-3 of them and use them as consumable lens protectors (if they would even break) in my experience cameras are fairly durable

Stick with the decent brands, Hoya and the like. No need to get the ultra-fancy ones, though

Do you think this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Circular-Polarizer-Filter-62/dp/B00XNMY30U/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1539359151&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=polarizing+filter&psc=1 is sufficient to get this impact: https://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2017/07/polarizingfilterfeat.jpg

Would this suffice? http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Circular-Polarizer-Lens-77/dp/B00XNMYOZO/ref=cm_rdp_product

technically, you could attach a polarizing filter to your phone lens (example) however your results may vary.

You mean one of these things? when is the right time to use it?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXTD391/ref=dp_prsubs_1

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I had that scale on my list too until my fiance got me one! I'd have to say either this kitchen food scale

or this polarizing filter for my camera lenses

or this backpack