Filters
Don't leave home without a polarizing filter because it performs four, yes, four, valuable services:
- It punches up the contrast between blue sky and white clouds, often with spectacular results.
- It controls water reflections so you can dial a stream surface down from fairy sparkles to so clear that it finks on lurking fish.
- It reduces the amount of light hitting the image sensor, to prevent problems with flaring and color smearing.
- It keeps your grubby fingers off the delicate front element of the camera lens.
Note that a polarizer requires attachment threads that don't rotate as you zoom and/or focus because turning this particular filter changes its effect. If you can't fit a polarizer for this reason, at least install a clear "skylight" filter to protect your lens from dirt and moi…
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