Best filters for landscape photography? PolarPro Circular Polarizer & ND filters tested
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
- We test and review the PolarPro Quartzline circular polariser and ND filters, PLUS did my Canon 80D survive it's fall into the water !! 😧 ⬇️ ⬇️
Make sure you watch to the end to find out if my Canon 80D survived being dropped in the water whilst filming this video.
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In this video Paul from Photo Genius tests the PolarPro Quartzline Circular polarising and ND64 filters on location. During this video our Canon EOS 80D took a tumble and landed in the water, watch the video to find out of it survived. We also share tips on editing in Lightroom.
#polarpro #landscapephotography #waterfallphotography
Thank you to PolarPro for the opportunity to test their Quartzline filters, I hope you enjoyed the video and stuck around to the end.
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Thanks for watching 🙂
Really feeling sad for your 80D.
Thanks Sandeep.
Beautiful, awesome, thank you, Sir! Stay wonderful my friend.
Excellent review ~ thank you!! Greatly appreciate your insight and sharp detail! Cheers! All the best
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You handled dropping your camera in the water MUCH better than I would have!!! I'm sorry you couldn't recover the camera!!!
I put a brave face on in the video but actually very upset. You don't get to see or hear me swearing!! 🙂
Hello and greetings from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK.
I have been watching your video's for about 6 months now and you have educated me in a lot of things photography wise.
Thank you, take care man.
Thank you for taking the time out for sharing your expertise. Your tips and correction have been greatly appreciated. Its because of your suggestions that I own a Nikon camera, so please keep up the good work.
Thank you Joe, your support is appreciated.
Sorry about the camera, a great video and your Lightroom edit, awesome.
Thank you for watching.
So putting my arm trough the camera strap while I get the camera off the tripod isn't such a bad idea after all?
Definitely a good idea!!
Yep I’m with you strap over shoulder from now on for me ... I would be physically sick if that happened to my 6D
Recently I was looking into the details of ND Filteres. Thank you for bringing the review and details.
Thanks for watching.
Paul, I’ve watched many of your videos and each one has been extremely informative, easy to understand and very helpful. I recently purchased the PolarPro circular polarizer and ND (6 stop) filters. I’m really anxious to try them out on my Canon 80D. I’ll be attempting to capture the lunar eclipse tonight. Your videos on how to expose the moon, which I’ve used to capture some great images, should help but of course I’ll be using slower shutter speeds due to less light with the eclipse. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
A simple straightforward explanation about polarizing filters and ND filters. Thank you for another great instructional video. It must be a very rewarding feeling to get the blurry effect of the water on the falls or seashore after using these ND filters.
Glad to know my question where answered already that you could stack polarizer with ND
(As a former technician) Nothing worse than working on a device only for rice to be stuck in places you couldn't even image. It doesn't help much, a drop of water deep in a circuit board (that still has power, i.e. charged cap, coin battery etc) will still corrode, and cause damage. Rice is fine to try to help while you're on your way to have a pro take it apart and properly dry, clean and repair. Haven't finished washing yet, and I know this is a couple years ago now, but I hope all was well in your case.
Love the review . I was looking to get both filters .
They really are worth having if you shoot a lot outdoors.
Thanks for watching Joseph.
Paul so gutted for you , I swore watching your video ,hope you have got the Canon 80 d repaired . I have only used the polariser filter .I shoot touring cars and when it's a bright or very sunny day I use the polariser .1.it helps get rid of the white refection of the glass and you can see the driver .
2.touring cars have some great colours , advertising ect and the polariser filter on bright days really helps to pop the colours out .
Very interesting video really enjoyed watching it .
Thanks for watching Richard - the 80D did survive (update video here : ua-cam.com/video/IT3xoL3EvJQ/v-deo.html ) and is still in use 🙂
Appreciate your feedback, beat wishes.
Paul
Is a 16mm lens on an aspc camera too wide for using this filter? I shoot waterfalls with a 16mm prime but didn't want to get banding.
That ending was heart breaking.
"Old Yeller" and "where the red Fern Grows"
Had endings less sad than this video.
I feel your loss.
I hope all is better now.
Great Video! Thanks for the great tips and review of the filters. Sorry about the camera!
The good news is the camera came back too life after a few days and is still in use today... Thanks for watching.
Did you pour rice inside the battery compartment as well? Either way good Vid! I’ve learned a great bit from your Videos.
Great review im looking forward to try out my filters
Thanks Pete 👏
Great video! Thanks!
Glad you liked it Raphael, thank you.
Polarizing Filter Specs: 1- Multi quoting ( Avoid surface reflection), 2- No of ND as low as possible, 3- Both ring of frame should be about the same thickness to rotate and close and open to lens, 4- Rings suppose not reduce angle of view of Lens 5- Absorption 1.5 Stop Silver noon-particle embedded
Hello Paul great review and thank you for the tips on how to used them. I have looked into them but they are a little above my budget. Sorry to see you 80D did not work is like you said accidents will happen hopefully you can get it repaired.
Thank you for watching - it's not looking good for the 80D.
Photo Genius - Photography courses Brisbane sorry to hear that
Omg 😢. Love your videos and a fan of yours. Very disturbed by your 80d incident. So sad. Hope you saved it
Great photos...I used to live in Qld, seeing your photos now I really miss it. They look like great filters..thanks for the review!
Keep us posted on the 80D!
Update in a couple of days Mike 🙂
Thanks, explained very well.
Just seen your coaster, The jam.
Well spotted Jack 👍 🇬🇧
Heh, that snake looked like something that you would find here in South Texas, but ours have big loud rattles on them.
Sorry about your camera, mate. You are still the man!
Great video photo genius. Looks like almost an adventure. I love the polarising filter. But don't have ND filter.
Really not happy for not working Canon 80 D. Definitely it can be repaired.
Thanks for a wonderful and adventurous tutorial.
Thanks Ravi 😀
Great video. Sad ending. Sorry about the camera. I use and like ND filters a lot.
Thanks for watching Bruce - appreciated.
Beautiful video, great music. Thank you Genius
You are very welcome, thanks for watching.
Great video. I'm sorry to hear about your camera. Did it ever start working again?
Iknow this is a much older video though i just recently got a T7 and one day it wouldn't boot, I saw there is a pin in the battery compartment in Canons that the door hits, I grabbed tweezers and pushed the pin tothe position it would go into then closed the door and it turned on.
What could’ve happen was the pin was banged out of place to where the door couldn’t push it in to position to let the camera know the door is closed.
I have a 1.25" version of the variable polarized neutral density filter for my telescope.
Great video, I particularly enjoyed seeing the lightroom edits as I have no idea where to start in editing and am a little daunted tbh. That was such a clear example I feel I can have a go. (Only problem is I only have photoshop and free Lightroom for phone!) Fingers crossed for camera 😳
Thanks for watching Tracey, I may put together a series of short Lightroom videos to get you started.
Photo Genius - Photography courses Brisbane that would amazing, I’m sure a few of us are daunted !
Not even my camera but, I'm feeling the pain, hope you get it fix.
Me too!
Thank you.
Thank you for a great, informative video
Glad you enjoyed it! thank you for watching 👍
Paul.
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Thank you for your informative videos! You make my recent venture into modern photography much less intimidating!
I'm so sorry about your camera :( 📸Hopefully it will be OK after you gets looked at and doesn't cost too much for repairs. Your a good guy. Iv'e been watching your videos a lot since I got my new Canon T7i and SL3. Thank you for all your helpful tips my friend!
Thanks for watching Rick - will be posting an update on the 80D in a day or so.
Time for 90D upgrade
Mmmmm tempting 😀
great review
Great review and sorry for you camera.
But i have a question or two;
So you first put on the Polarizer filter and set that right for that ocasion, and then put on the ND filter without moving the Polarizer ??
How did you do that??
Of course you can hold the stabiliser steady as you attach the ND filter, but the great thing about the Nikon mirrorless cameras is that once you've attached the ND you can adjust your exposure and adjust the CP filter once again and see the change on the LCD or EVF.
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Hi Paul, I feel so bad for you about your camera. I'm hoping your repair facility has some more positive things to tell you.
great video, hope your camera survived and not to expensive to have fixed
Thanks for the awesome video and also the camera water test. I got T7i a while back and I guess it will do the same in water as the 80D weather-sealed body did. Sorry for your camera. again great video.
Informative video thank you m did you save the 80D
Hi, can i add another filter like mist on the front of the filter or does it not have a thread in the front? Thanks
Qhat do you think about the Nikon B500 as a back up camera. I have a D3500 and B500. I thought about getting rid of the 500.
The lack of manual mode on the B500 would frustrate me Percy.
You should start making tutorials of how use Lightroom for beginners and I feel very bad for your camera
Thank you for the suggestion, I am considering offering short LR tutorials.
I agree, Lightroom tutorials would be awesome as you have a great way of explaining things in a simple yet informative way!
Hi Paul, Dirk from Germany, I'm just starting out in DSLR photography and I enjoy your channel a lot! So sorry about the 80D - what was the repair shops's verdict, could it be salvaged? On the bright side, you managed to escape the more dangerous fauna down under.
I have a question on photo editing: You exclusively use Adobe software it seems, which is quite understandable for a professional photographer. As a casual picture grabber, I find their plans for LIghtroom and Photoshop rather steep and have been looking into GIMP and Darktable. Do you have an opinion on open source alternatives to Adobe?
Hi Paul watching this video again after 11 months. Were you able to get the 80D fixed or was it a write off?
Sorry about your camera mate,sucks.....I have a question regarding the ND filter,would those filters be good to shoot lightning during the daytime?
Yes an ND could be good because you will be able to use a longer / slower shutter speed and have more chance of capturing the lightning.
Good luck !!
What is the update about the camera? Did the repair worked?
Should I go bigger filter for 82mm and get the step up ring ? Canon lens Ef 24-70mm & 16-35
Was interested to know what filters you have used as you didn't mention a brand when you compared
Oh my God! Its completely unfortunate event happened over there with you and your expensive gadget.
We all can't Really do anything for you except consolation.
Please keep it up!
Thanks for the fantastic video! wondering can we use both at the same time like stack Polarizer and ND filter together? Thanks
Yes you can
Thank you again, love your videos !
I checked on the Polarpro and they don’t offer the size for my camera 58mm
Is there another brand you recommend or I think you mentioned a way to adapt?
Not sure the best way to go?
Good job. Thanks
Did the camera got fixed ? I hope it is fixed.
I just subscribed for your awesome videos.
Videos are very informative and in detailed.
Can u make video about full frame cameras.. what is the difference between crop sensor and full frames
Hello Paul, have you ever tried comparing it to Freewell filters? I’m torn between the two.
Damn. I would've been heart broken. Tested the filters and the damn camera is gone. RIP Old Blue
You should of used silicon kitty litter crystals to help dry the gear out.
Were you able to get the 80D repaired?
Actually I didn't need to, a few days later I tried the camera again and it worked and continues to work to this day - I still can't believe it 😀
Thanks for watching.
Awesome vid! Great info. I bought a pmvnd and the flexibility is amazing on my R5 with an rf 70-200 f2.8. Sorry about your camera!!!
Like your camera survival sub-story. Kept me watched till the end.
Another great video, but very disappointed about the 80D, hope it all works out for you.
Thanks Chris - 80D update in a couple of days.
GDay Paul I have a request can you do a video on canon cameras and how to use the filters I have just been given three HOYA filters that I have no idea how to use with my canon camera and lenses they are a HOYA 52.0S FL-DAY HOYA 52.0S FL-W and a HOYA HMC 52mm 80A. I also have two OPTREX HAZE(UV)) 52mm and a OPTREX ND 52mm 49-52. can I use them on my Canon lenses
Hi Photo Genius, Will you recommend variable ND for shooting pictures ? or is fixed 6 Stop ND filter should be good enough for landscape photography ? Thanks
Great video with lots of good info. Tried, yesterday, for the first time using a ND filter (KFConcept ND 1000). Slowest shutter speed I could get was 4", but it was a sunny day. Like you showed, need to shoot in dawn or dusk. Too bad about your camera. If that happens to my T2i, I'll have a reason for getting the T7i! :-)
Oh, Paul, I'm so sorry about your camera. Could they repair it???
Is all the wrapping recyclable?, a lot of wrapping for just a filter.🤔
Hi Peter, I checked and all recyclable. 👍
Can I ask this, I’m using an Eos 70D, I’ve been snapping away for forty years, if I traded up, what would you recommend?
Good evening im using canon 2000d kit lens....what nd filter would you recommend to capture long exposure waters etc?thank you !!
OMG My biggest fear dropping my camera Love my Canon 6D and my 1500D I would have been devastated Love this tutorial though as I’ve often wondered if filters were worth the money
Hi bro can u make vedio on how to make background blur settings in dslr 1500 or which ever in cannon for beginners pls explain it simplified way
Hi Deepak, watch this video : ua-cam.com/video/zGzOpHpukrY/v-deo.html
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@@photogenius need some more explorations with examples
How many steps does an nd8 filter remove? start from 2-8 ?
Bummer about the camera!
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5:35 that's not banding ... Plz reade more about it ..
Sorry about your camera bro, hope they can restore it.
Just the other day i was looking at these
They are really great filters.
@@photogenius what filters do u recommend for a 75-300mm lens
A polariser would certainly be a good place to start - would improve colours and saturation in skies.
Can you attach a CPL along with the VND filter together fot the polarpro?
Hi I don’t know what size fits 16-55mm
Look at the front of lens, the filter size is usually written around the front glass element.
It's written on the inside of the lens cap too.
what do i need in order to have two filters on one lens at the same time like you did with that shot on the beach?
are nd 400 filters any good for every day use
Hi Paul,
I have a querry regarding Polar Pro ND1000/PL and Polar Pro ND1000. Which one will be a better option for doing a long exposure Landscape photo shoot.My primary concern is Still shots but the thing is which on will be better with polarization or simply ND1000 will do the job.Pl suggest.
Thanks and regards
Suman Gupta.
For long exposures I would consider an ND filter, however it's important to realise that a polarising filter is a different effect as shown in the video.
Thanks for watching.
Thankyou so much Paul for such a wonderful presentation and briefing. Your teachings are really good initiatives for the people who are learning.
Good job Paul.Just keep it up your insights.
Thanks once again for everything. Stay safe and keep the ball rolling.
Regards Suman Gupta.
uuufff sorry about your camera... Thanks for all your content!
Would you stack a CPL on top of a UV?
Hi, can i only attached the ND from Polarpro with the polarizer? Or any ND will do?
I feel your pain. Thank you for the review.
Thanks for watching Suzanne, appreciate the support.
But it is worth it with good photo👍👍
Thanks for watching.
Can you use polar and the nd filter at the same time? Best regards Marcus Sweden
Yes you can.
You were lucky not to drop the more expensive Nikon z6
Absolutely!!
Was the Canon able to be fix?
It did come back to life : ua-cam.com/video/IT3xoL3EvJQ/v-deo.html
Beautiful photos though.
Thank you.
209.00 for polar lens, yikes :(
Sorry your camera didn't make it. :(
Yep - not cheap filters but quality is amazing.
Camera update in a couple of days....
@@photogenius can't wait for an update!
Felt sad for the camera 😩😥. super shame 😔
So sorry your camera didn't make it.
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Thank you so much, you are very informative! Jesus Loves you Genius!
Thank you.