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Polarizing filter for Nikon FE10 - 35-70mm lens Good day fellow clickers, I have a Nikon FE-10 for which I am going to buy a polarizing filter. The camera uses standard 35-70mm lens. Would be helpful if you could recommend a good make/size of filter. I click a lot of landscape photography. Will the polarizer have any effect on the actual color of the landscape (other than enhancing the print) I saw some prints where a road looked dark blue instead of black when using a polarizer. Thanks in advance...
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Hi, Ram. The most noticeable difference that a polarizing filter will have on your image is that it will lessen the light reaching your film/sensor. Now cameras with automatic metering systems will adjust exposure for this effect but bear in mind. A heavier 2 stop or so polarizer can render marvelous coloring but the image migth come off a little flat especially if there is little contrast to begin with. As far as effect on color, yes it can have a very drastic effect on your images. The more direct sunlight there is in an image, the more it will pop with the use of a polarizer. unwanted reflections disappear. Blue skies grow teeth and really stand off of the image. Specular glare from surfaces is reduced by oodles. A circular polarizer can really clean up an image if this is what you want to do. The best way to find out is to borrow one for an afternoon and make an exposure without the filter then a second with so you can see what it will do to your images. And then see how far you want to go. As to brand I would stick with a good name such as Tiffen. If you have multiple lenses the best, and by far most expensive, way to go is to get a filter that will screw onto the ends of all of your lenses. If this is unpractical then at least invest in some addapter rings so that you can use one threaded filter on most, if not all, of your filters. Chris Walrath
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