User Manual

GENERAL FILTERSfor Film & Digital

How to use a polarizing filter

PL filters achieve their greatest effect of eliminating glare when used

at a 30-40 degree angle to a reflective surface (like glass or water).

At midday when the sun is directly overhead, or at a 90 degree angle,

the filter will have the least effect. These effects are easily visible by

rotating the filter and looking through the viewfinder of the camera.

Keep in mind that you will first need to adjust the polarizing filter

before setting the exposure controls.

For deepening the color of the blue sky and making the clouds jump

out at you, hold the camera at a right angle to the sun and take the

photo when the sun is at a 30-40 degree angle in the sky.

When photographing distant subjects, scenery sometimes appears

bluish. This is also caused by light polarization. Using the polarizing

filter will help to greatly reduce the softness caused by atmospheric haze.

There are a variety of ways in which the use of polarizing filters can

help you capture that perfect shot. Reducing the haze and enhancing

colors may seem like simple effects, but once used, these effects will

prove to be invaluable to photographers at any level of interest.

With CIRCULAR PL

Without Filter

Using the CIRCULAR PL filter, reflections and glare can be reduced

significantly from non-metallic surfaces. A camera angle of 30

degrees from the reflecting surface (glass, water, etc.) is ideal for

maximum effect.

Reduce Glare and Reflections with the CIRCULAR PL

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