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9.10.2012

I used polarisers (not the circular type) with my lenses for the 35mm cameras I previously used and, since switching to digital, I have added circular polarisers for most of my lenses. As several share a common size, I don't need to buy more than one of any size.A polariser is very useful in that it will reduce reflections from not just metallic and glass surfaces but can also reduce them from other surfaces too. It can be very useful when photographing flowers as it will reduce the reflections from the petals and leaves, when in shot, but also intensify colour. As an additional function, in an emergency, it can act as a 4x neutral density filter,which could allow a shot to be taken at a wider aperture than may otherwise be required in order to reduce depth of field, increase the separation of foreground subject from the background or, by keeping the aperture constant and reducing shutter speed then allow increased blur in a moving subject.The Pro-Digital range is claimed to be optimised for digital camera usage by being flatter and more plane-parallel, hence the increased prices asked. Whether or not that translates into improved image quality is almost impossible to prove outside of the laboratory and I cannot say that there is a clear difference. I have a few from this range in addition to others from Hoya's standard range, and other brands too. The filter mount is only a little thicker than any other that does not require a rotating front portion. Unlike certain others, it does not have a handle to ease the rotation or have an indicator mark to show the approximate angle of rotation. It is also considerably slimmer than some others by 2-3mm.
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24.1.2012

I'm now using Sigma's slimline DG polarisers for most of my lenses. However, these are a bit more pricey and in particular their 72mm is quite a lot more than this Hoya Pro 72mm. The difference was so marked, in fact, that I went for the Hoya against the Sigma, saving about £20.I didn't really need the ultra-thinness of the Sigma for my not-too-wide angle Nikkor 24-120mm VR lens, nor on my Nikkor 28-200mm, both having 72mm threads. I use them on a Nikon full frame D700 DSLR and occasionally a D200.It's still a great filter that is an excellent sunny holiday companion, instantly turning everyday snaps into exotic postcards, even in not-always so sunny England. Used on the south Devon coast with the 28-200mm,I had fishing boats nestling under tropically deep azure skies and the polarising effect cut down on reflections from the boats' multicoloured paint, resulting in deep, rich and beautifully saturated colours. Everybody who saw the pictures instantly fell in love with the place and if I'd had a time-share there.....Many mid-range zooms have 72mm as their filter size and for the price of a decent camera card, you really can "exotify" your holiday memories. Remember, cranking up the colour levels in Photoshop does not have nearly the same effect and looks very obvious. There is no computer equivalent to a polarising filter, unlike practically any other photo-filter.
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4.5.2019

Photographers have many uses for a polarizer. Polarization filters are specially adapted glass that, when turned at an angle to a light source, will reduce glare from reflected surfaces. The most popular type of polarizing filter is circular to fit easily on the end of almost any lens, containing a free spinning element for quick adjustment.They can help reduce haze and colour, but can also deepen skies and enrich photographs creating lush, vibrant colours and a magical atmosphere in images.So for those interested in landscapes and the like a polarizer is a must.For professional press photographers it is essential. Polarizers help reduce reflections and glare from various sources.Windows and particularly car windows and windscreens are a challenge.Manual focus and Auto-Focus is almost totally impossible without a polarizer, though with some car shot photography one has to rely less on AF and pre-set focus manually along with shutter speed and small aperture and as much flash as one can give it. Even then it can be hit or miss.Without a polarizer one will get flare and sheen that even Photoshop cannot fully eradicate. But by using a polarizer even before running the image through Photoshop one has fairly good results.The only drawback to using a polarizer is one needs often to remove it before doing regular shooting.
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21.8.2012

The only reason I've given this filter four stars rather than five is because it arrived with no written advice or instructions.I've never used a filter before, so had no idea how to fit it and how the 'digital' part of it works! I soon learned how to fit it and for those of you, like me, who don't have filter know-how, it's important to screw the lower part of the filter onto the end of the lens. Hold the filter so that the writing on the side is the right way up and then gently screw the filter into position on the end of your lens, making sure that you are holding (and screwing) the lower edge of the filter.As for the 'digital' part, any advice on that would be most gratefully received!I've noticed that as I turn the filter round, there are areas where the polarising effect is not as dark - perhaps that has something to do with it? Either way, I've taken some fabulous shots with it since I bought it just a couple of weeks ago. It certainly cuts down the glare when you have no option but to shoot landscapes on hot and cloudless summer days!It comes in a good, solid, plastic container that closes snugly, so I have no worries about the filter falling out and being scratched in my camera bag.
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15.8.2018

why so expenisve? well ive tried cheap brands and frankly, they ruin your images... You need to know how to 'use these' Polarizers will have little or no effect when used to shoot a setting sun, because the angle is wrong. The effect of a polarizers manifests itself at 90 degree angles to the sun. So if you make a gun shape out of your hand with your forefinger as the barrel and your thumb as the hammer, you can remember how to use a polarizer. Simply point your forefinger at the sun, and you'll know that any direction your thumb can rotate to point to is the correct place to point your camera with a polarizer, here are two elements in a polarizer. The front element needs to be rotated to control the strength of the polarizing effect.So look in your viewfinder and spin the front element until you see the correct amount of effect. It can be tough to determine how strong to make the effect and most people, in my opinion, go too far. My key for using a polarizer is to turn it to as strong as it will go, then back off just slightly. This should be about right. When you get the image on the computer, you'll see it's usually a bit stronger than it looked in the optical viewfinder.
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5.2.2020

If you have good lenses, you don't want to ruin the image quality by adding low grade filters - a CPL filter is a must for shooting forests, remove haze, get more contrast on skies and remove glare on water.This Polarizing Filter is a well-designed, solidly-built filter that delivers beautiful results, provided you understand how best to use it.• Improves color saturation and also reduces glare and reflection from non-metallic surfaces like water and glass etc.• Comes in a compact plastic case and a foam cushion to rest it when not in use.• Very thin design (which I like) but requires attention in order to not smudge it with the fingers while attaching to the lens.• I rarely have to make "Levels/Curves" adjustments to increase contrast in photos when using this filter.It's just right.It still looks natural, but gives photos that extra push that I like.• It mounts easily to my lens without binding and rotates smoothly in both directions.✔ Pros:+ Excellent picture clarity+ Excellent light transmission+ Intensifying colors+ Thin profile+ Great build quality✖ Cons:- No complaints at all (will update if I find anything on continuous use)Highly recommended!
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12.7.2012

I use a lot of Hoya filters - they're very well made and well coated to reduce optical defects, and worth the expense over cheaper brands.I've got this sitting on my Sigma 10-20mm wide angle lens, and at 10mm you need a very slim filter to avoid vignetting. Fortunately this is such a slim filter - there's zero vignetting at 10mm. The filter is made very well, nice and sturdy and the glass sits tightly in the frame (some filters have slightly wobbly glass in them).The thread is well made and slips into the thread on the lens (or in another filter) easily. One thing to note: This is a CPL, so obviously the upper part of the filter rotates (it's a nice smooth rotation by the way).The bottom part of the filter remains static. This bottom part has quite a thin ridged "grip" area which you use to screw into the lens (about 2-3mm in height) - so be careful not to screw it into something too tight, as you only have a few mm of purchase to un-screw it! There should be no need to screw it in particularly tight anyway.If you combine this filter on top of another standard height filter (like an ND filter), you will get some vignetting below 12mm, so it's worth bearing in mind.
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15.5.2012

I've been using Hoya filters for years. Thay are the best quality filters I've been able to find. Build quality is superb and I especially like the low profile of the filters, which is essential to stop vignetting when using wide angle lenses. I have a Hoya UV filter permanently attached to all of my lenses to protect the front element and it is possible to attach the polarising filter to this in a "stacked" configuration with no drop in image quality. The polariser cuts reflections allowing you to see below the surface of water when photographing fish etc. In landscape photography, the polariser allows you to deepen blue skies giving greater contrast between sky and clouds.This particular filter came with a microfiber cleaning cloth which I was not expecting. Anybody thinking about buying one of these filters can be sure that when they handle it for the first time that they will be impressed by the build quality and once attached, the optical quality will immediately become apparent. These filters may be relatively expensive, but they are excellent value for money. Buy with absolute confidence.
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26.8.2015

I bought this for a new camera for a trip to Yellowstone, where on our first day, which was sunny with a few fluffy clouds in a blue sky, it enhanced the pictures significantly. The biggest benefit was when taking photos of the hot springs and pools, where this filter cut through the glare, enhanced the colours of the water and the minerals, and gave some fantastic shots.And then after about 8 hours of great pics, twisting the lens constantly, the darned thing fell off without me noticing. I obviously hadn't screwed it on tight enough to start with, and all my twisting must have loosened it. I retraced my steps for 30 mins but couldn't find it,so I was really disappointed to lose out on enhancing more photos.When I finally found a camera shop that sold these, a few days later, they wanted $120, or about £75, for the exact same filter. I declined. Anyway, the moral of the story is, it's a great, really useful filter, but for goodness sake screw it on tight, and keep on tightening during the day. I've since bought another from Amazon at the great price they sell it for.
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13.4.2019

I like Hoya products; wherever possible, I try to purchase Hoya circular filters. I know there is an idea that filters detract from the image quality as Hoya's glass quality is not matched to the same degree as your lens manufacturer. Personally, this does not bother me as my work is not printed to the size of a bus or used for scientific purposes. I ask only two things of my filters, do their design job and protect my from element from dirt and scratches etc.Now that I have that out of the way, my Hoya Pro-1 Polarizing Filter is perfect for my requirements. It fits my filter holder perfectly and does the design job of polarising the light. I can ask for much more.The results are consistent and I do not see any reason not to use the filter as and when required. One thing to take into consideration; of all the filters you can purchase, a polarizing filter is the one you cannot replicate in post processing. Please bear that in mind.Buy with confidence, Hoya products will not let you down.
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16.9.2015

Over the summer months my lenses pretty much constantly have CP filters attached to them. CP filters reduce some glare and reflection; and help to make the sky look darker - so unless you are in the studio they are a great filter to have on your body - though they do also darken the image slightly so they aren't necessarily the best things to use at night.I bought the Hoya 67mm Pro CP filter to go on my 35mm F2 IS USM I could have stepped this up to the 82mm filter I generally use on my L lenses but felt that for the price it wasn't worth the hassle. Out of the box the filter was filthy and I had to invest some time cleaning it up; but once that was done and it was attached to the lens the first thing to notice is the smooth twisting movement of the elements.The polarizing effect works as I would expect; and as well as the far more expensive filter i use on my other lenses. In 1080p video mode on my camera the filter didn't cause any moire pattern issues which is sometimes a concern.
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12.7.2014

Great filter, decent price. Has improved my sunny shots no end. You might think you can do the same post-processing with all the fancy photo-editing software available but nothing beats an old school actual filter like this. Very neutral, no hint of colour tinge or distortion.Though you should note that as it cuts out some light, I typically find I need to be either one stop wider or one ISO higher to use the same shutter speed, which can be a draw-back if you are using a slowish lens (eg f4.6-5.2) for anything too fast moving on a typical English partly cloudy day.Only gripe is if you foolishly put it on your lens in combination with another filter (I put it behind my normal UV filter),they can become almost inextricably welded together, even if not done up tightly. As the filter has two rings that rotate, and the forward-most one is raised up, it can be a challenge to get enough purchase to undo.That aside, unbeatable at the price.
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9.12.2010

I have been into photography for a couple of years now. Having read up on the various filters I thought that I had better get a polarising filter.I initially purchased one for the cokin filter system which although it has its benefits is a bit of a pain to use and set up hence why I got one of the hoya circular filters.The results I get with this filter are amazing, I have used it on various holidays and I am always amazed by the results. When it is sunny I get lovely deep blue skies which is great for the snowsport photography I mainly do and you can rotate it to get the right amount of effect that you are after.Similarly it takes the glare off things like water,metal objects making your photos look more natural.I mainly use it on a canon 15-85mm and at the wide end I get no vignetting thanks to how thin the filter is.For anyone serious about their photography a circular polarising filter must be in your kit bag.
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16.8.2009

This filter is designed to enhance blue skies and clouds and to reduce reflection on glass and water. It has a rotating ring on the front of the filter which can be turned to reduce the amount of reflection off glass or water. On a sunny day the filter can enhance the 'blueness' of the sky and 'whiteness' of clouds by rotating the ring to varying degrees. It is very useful for photographing through windows that cannot be opened, on trains or buses for example. For best results aim the camera at about 35 degrees from the reflecting surface but experiment to see what works best. It won't completely remove reflections but does an extremely good job reducing them by about 90%. Blue skies look wonderful.This particular filter is designed for use on high definition cameras and is of top grade. There are many other sizes and grades of filter available at different prices depending on usage. It is not a UV or Skylight filter.
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27.11.2014

I purchased 52m and 58mm versionsThey come in functional little cases that hold them properly and securely, which is great for transport.The polarisers turn smoothly with pleasant resistance (they don't just spin freely) which is great, they are a little noisy when doing this which is why I give 4 stars not 5. I fear they may deserve 5 as the mechanics of the mechanism have little space to work and are, as I said pleasant.It can also be a little hard to unscrew because the male threaded ring is thin, but I respect this is by design.My real reason for 4 stars is because of a simple feature lacking, I'd love a marker that told me which way the front linear polariser is aligned to,right now you must rotate and look for the difference. A marker on the axis of polarisation would be lovely. This is my only problem with this, that and the noise but this mostly.Comment if you have any questions.
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