| As mentioned in the previous page,
one can see the polarizing filter taking effect when it is fitted to a lens of a
35mm SLR camera, rather than in a point-&-shoot or a high-end 35mm rangefinder
version. Here, I am giving a demonstration style via a series of photos of the effects
the polarizing filter will have on a scene, from the normal, non-activated period
to the mild part and thereafter, its strongest (and enhanced) level. Series A - Telekom Tower and its surrounding areas
Series B - A typical office building
These effects can be clearly seen from a camera's viewfinder whenever a polarizing filter has been fitted onto the front of the lens, enabling one to choose the level that best suits his/her preference or the shooting conditions at hand. Not only can a polarizing filter be used for perching up an otherwise dull or low contrast scene, but it can also be utilized to increase the overall contrast in a normal shot, thereby making it much more dramatic than usual. For an idea how the PL-C can do so, look no further than these photos below, of a normal garden.
If you don't compare it to the next shot already enhanced by the PL-C filter, the first photo looks quite natural by itself. In the enhanced shot, one can see the dramatic increase in overall contrast, making the normal photo pale in comparison. Okay, the question now is: Do you actually need to use an original Canon PL-C circular polarizing filter, or just one of the many after-market brands already available in the market? Maybe this will help you to decide - the 77mm Canon PL-C as tested here costs more than the Speedlite 220EX. Well, as they say, you are paying for the quality. If the price may be too high, there is always the option of using an after-market brand. Text and photos by Philip Chong. Copyright 2000 by Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd << Back to Main . 1 . 2 . 3 . |
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