Using a polarizing filter for general birding

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p.1 #1 · Using a polarizing filter for general birding

I just picked up a 600mm for birding and went ahead and bought the 52mm circular polarizing filter as it was one of the highly recommended accessories.

I was wondering what percentage of the nature and wildlife photographers here use a drop-in polarizing filter, and what might be some of the advantages or disadvantages of its use beyond the obvious or what’s stated in the literature?

Thanks in advance,

Sam

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p.1 #2 · Using a polarizing filter for general birding

I'll use the drop in if I have to shoot say 10-3 on a bright day. The times with good light
I really hate losing a stop or two with it. I shoot a 300 f2.8 w/TC wide open but would
think the same line of reasoning will apply for the 400/500/600 superteles.

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p.1 #3 · Using a polarizing filter for general birding

Will

Would you mind posting an example ?

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Dec 07, 2007 at 12:14 AM

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p.1 #4 · Using a polarizing filter for general birding

Sure, gametime 2pm brutal sun. 1DmkII 300 f2.8 IS/1.4x at f4 ISO400 w/drop in cir pol.

No, not a bird...but a "fly" pattern!

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p.1 #5 · Using a polarizing filter for general birding

Thank you Will! I have spent the last 6 months shooting my grandsons first
football season. The games start at 1:00. I will order a polarizing filter right now. BP

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p.1 #6 · Using a polarizing filter for general birding

No prob. Sorry Sam, found a different "fly" pattern for ya.

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p.1 #7 · Using a polarizing filter for general birding

Now that was funny.......

Thanks for your responces, I'll mark them down in my FM book of knowledge.

You know, I hadnt thought of using it for field sports, but since it will fit in my 300 as well, Ill have to give that one a try.

Sam

Dec 07, 2007 at 02:56 PM


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