Polarisers

Hi
I’ve used them a lot, both for static and ground to air, i have one on the lens for most shots 😀

Polarisers

Cheers guys,
I thought i’d find out different peoples opinions on this subject,
I realise the angle of the sun will make alot of difference to the amount of polarisation that the filter will give, also that the filter would act like a ND but this is not so much of a problem as i work for a filter manufacturing company and have access to clear filters such as 1/4 wave retarders and such, so i might be able to make something up from this.
Now if i can just get the sun to move with my lens………..
Thanks
Dean 🙂

Polarisers are not very practical in ground to air photography. Not only do they reduce the exposure, the polariser effect also changes with the direction the lens is pointing to (because of the relative position of the sun). My advice: forget about using a polariser for ground to air photography and limit its use for more static subjects, like landscapes or maybe aircraft on the ground to darken the sky and to make the clouds stand out more.

I have several, and have used them on occasion. They produce some interesting contrasts. However you have to remember that they act like a ND filter and will reduce your exposure by up to one stop.

I personaly have one for my old fillm camera but i have never used it. I just try to avoid needing to use them.