Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Jun 5, 2008, at 8:32 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: > >> Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >>> The biggest thing wrong with the step up plan you use is that lens >>> hoods are problematic. You should never use a filter without a lens >>> hood in order to minimize flare. Also, be sure to get multicoating >> ... However, I've never found a hood to be >> necessary with a polarizer. ... > > A polarizer is no less, and usually more, prone to flare than a > single filter because it is a multi-part composite lens accessory. > Veiling flare can be subtle to see because a polarizer typically > improves scene contrast by reducing polarized components of specular > reflections ... but I'm unwilling to sacrifice any contrast. ;-) > For me it's a matter of how I shoot. The polarizer gets put on the lens when it will have the most dramatic effect. I can't ever recall using one hand-held or with the sun being anywhere close to in the frame. That said, when the camera's on a tripod it's easy enough to shade the lens with a hand or hat or umbrella or whatever I have with me.
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