DSLR Tips: Using polarizing filters

Full guide at: http://www.dslrtips.com/workshops/How_to_use_polarizing_filters/reduce_haze_d... - How to use polarizing filters to reduce haze and deepen blue skies, by Gordon Laing, Editor of http://www.dslrtips.com

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• polariser
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• cameralabs

[NightHawker258]

If Let say you edit lots of RAW photos, is a polarizing filter really necessary as you could try to achieve similar results by editing?

[cameralabs]

@NightHawker258 Safly not, you can't simulate a polariser in software.

[SibSpi]

Shouldn't one be using a positive exposure compensation and simply shoot in RAW as opposed to jpeg so that the camera's white balance has no effect on the photos to begin with?

[cameralabs]

@SibSpi Shooting in RAW is a great idea as you suggest because it lets you easily adjust the WB after the event, along with giving you greater latitude for adjustments. But it introduces an extra element of complication for beginners, who these tips are aimed at. If you're comfortable shooting and processing RAW, then yes, I'd recommend it.

[WhiteBeltAcademy]

@cameralabs you can change the WB in Jpeg as well.

[cameralabs]

@WhiteBeltAcademy Yes tyou can change the white balance when recording a JPEG, but there's no easy way to change oit again afterwards if you got it wrong or want to try something else. Shooting in RAW lets you change the white balance easily afterwards. PS - regarding the other posts, thanks for supporting me, but I don't want the comments to descend into a slanging match here, so I may remove them later.

[cameralabs]

@GeorgioSVK We have a different opinon about what consitutes humour. Insulting someone's looks on their public channel when they are providing information to you free of charge is not funny, it's rude.

[cameralabs]

@GeorgioSVK Some people should keep their thoughts to themselves and not post them on a public page.

[donconco]

I'd love to see a comparison between HDR and polarizers :D

[eireannsg]

Any tut that explains using polarising filters on 18-55mm AF lenses coming with all the latest cameras like Canon EOS600D and Nikon D5100?

[UnitedFragFront]

White balance to Auto, bahahahahaha

[dfrolovXIII]

@NightHawker258 isn`t it easier to spend $50-100 for polirizer and spent more time doing something else then ediing? :)

[AlFrosty]

I'm new to all this, but have recently purchased a Cokin Grad ND filter. This has impressed me with the results it gives me, but want to take it further, especially on those bright, sunny days. Is it possible to use a Hoya 77mm ND8 screw in filter with my slide in square Cokin ND Grad? As you can tell be the size I'll be using it on a wide angle lens (10 - 22).

[MJOD3]

is he a rapper ?

[World2010Traveller]

Excellent video.. thanks

[procyonuk]

These videos are fantastic, very useful, and you've got a great presenting style Gordon. There are too many tips videos etc on YouTube where I can barely watch them as they are so grating!

Do you have a video regarding Neutral Density filters in the pipeline? They are my next purchase coming up, but need to save as they aren't cheap!

Thanks again for a really great channel.

[moiradut]

Thanks so much! Very concise and helpful info, much appreciated