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a type of filter used to reduce oblique reflections and increase color saturation

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Why is my 77-55 step down adapter on Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM lens not fitting?

I've bought a CPL lens 77mm and a 77-55 step down adapter, but the problem is the step-down adapter is not fitting on the lens. The CPL fits fine on the step down but the step-down is not fitting on ...
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Is a CPL Circular Polarizer Filter in default position noticeable in 360°?

Can you notice a CPL filter on a 360° shot while it's on the "default" position? I know that the effect of a CPL filter only really takes effect in a 90° angle to the sun. Because of that it ...
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Is there an optimal order when using both polarized and ND filters on a lens? [duplicate]

I'm using Sony a6500 with Sigma f1.4 16mm lens and I have recently bought a ND 6-stops filter and a polarizer filter. I have read that in some cases it is recommended to use both of them. Is there any ...
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Cross-polarization with multiple lights, multiple cameras on large objects in 360

I'm trying to utilize cross-polarization to eliminate reflections on objects. I use linear polarizing filters on multiple light sources (polarized lights are my only light sources, no bounce lights) ...
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Photographing paintings, what light mods to use and what how to set up linear polarizing filters?

I need to photograph a painting for archival purposes. It has some texture, but not a lot. I have a linear PF for my lens, but I think I need the LPF sheets/gels to go over the strobes. Question: Do I ...
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Would a polarizer filter work on the ipad camera to stop screen glare reflections on eyeglasses?

Would a polarizer filter work on the ipad camera to stop screen glare on eyeglasses? Or would screen glare reflections still be present on the eyeglasses?
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Are polarizers effective against reflections from glass?

I have seen this question asked here How do I get rid of reflections on vertical glass fronts? I wonder if the same polarizer filters we use for making the underwater look clear instead of the sky ...
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What kind of polarizer do I get for a wide-angle 65 mm lens?

I have a Nikon D7500 and it came with a cheap Xit "pro series 0.43x high definition wide angle 55mm lens". The lens cap that fits the Xit is 65mm diameter (Ø65 is printed in the cap). I'm ...
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Polarizing filter - degree of polarization vs polarizing sunglasses?

I thought a polarizing filter only lets through light of one polarity. Thus if I have 2 polarizing sunglasses and look through both superimposed and rotate one it should completely block light at 90 ...
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How do I remove specular reflection from metal and plastic glasses product photos?

I'm trying to take product photos of some eye glasses. The glasses are metal and plastic. For these photos, the LENSES are REMOVED so they do not constitute a problem. I am trying to photograph the ...
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How to test two polarising filters against each other?

I bought 2 CPL polarising filters from the same manufacturer with the same characteristics. One is medium level and one is their highest level. The difference between them, as noted by the ...
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Vignetting after using circular polarizer and cokin system

I have Nikon D750 camera with a lens having a focal length from 24-70mm and lens diameter 72mm. I have bought a circular polarizer and Cokin P system filters with a wide-angle filter holder. But there ...
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Why don't circular polarizers reduce light transmission by just one stop?

I assume that an ideal circular polarizing filter should cut light transmission by exactly half – i.e., 1 stop – because every photon has (on average, with respect to a filter) either one of two ...
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Polarizing filter for TLR camera (Flexaret VII)

I recently purchased a Flexaret VII camera and now looking for polarizing filters. I could find color filters but not polarizing. Is there any alternative on the market, as I can't find any ...
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Why does a polarizer lead to these strange visuals above the clouds?

I was on a plane recently and took a few pictures from the window. I had the polarizer on initially, and observed this circular rainbow effect: . What is the reason for this?
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