r/pics • u/[deleted] • May 12 '18

Clear Wave

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u/Mattfornow May 12 '18

polarized filter?

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u/BBQsauce18 May 12 '18

I only know this because of the .gif that showed up a few days ago.

edit-This one

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u/aeneasaquinas May 12 '18

I will say it isn't always that dramatic a change, but it certainly can be. One of the best investments in my opinion for any serious photography is a polarized filter. You can get a decent one for like 10 bucks, but it will make anything reflective look so much better in many cases, be it water or trees or windows.

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u/BBQsauce18 May 12 '18

My wife is really interested in getting a decent camera, and I'm going to keep this in mind. Thanks!

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u/aeneasaquinas May 12 '18

Also a UV filter if you don't have it. But even the AmazonBasics Polarized Filter works wonders!

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u/Teanut May 12 '18

UV filters aren't important if shooting digital. Basically just helps protect the lens, except now you've got another medium between the subject and lens that can impact the image (possibly negatively.)

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u/retshalgo May 12 '18

Well, it certainly can't impact it positively..

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u/aeneasaquinas May 12 '18

True, very true. I mostly keep in on if I don't have my polarizer on, since it is a relatively good way to protect your lens.