Crystal Optics 72mm Circular Polarizer Filter

by Crystal Optics

Product Features

• Surpasses Unwanted Reflections on Non-Metallics such as Glass & Water
• Intensifies Colors and Enhances Contrast & Saturation
• 10 Year Warranty

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000H7K4EI
• Item model number: cpl-72
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,642 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Circular Polarizing Filters are used to increase color saturation, like darkening blue skies so that white clouds stand out. It eliminates reflections from non-metallic surfaces like glass and water. It helps reduce softness in scenery caused by atmospheric haze.  This filter will not change the overall color balance of a photograph. Polarizers are commonly used to control glare on water and to allow the camera to see below the surface. They are also used to reduce glare on car bumpers and to control reflections on plate-glass windows. Polarizers are so versatile that they can perform the opposite functions as well. Some cinematographers use polarizers to increase or enhance reflections, simply by changing the filter?s setting. Circular refers not to the shape, but a special design that does not interfere with metering of auto exposure or auto focus systems There is virtually no limit to the new ways Directors of Photography find to use effective polarizers. A few examples of what they can do include: Darkening skies in color photography for dramatic impact. While graduated neutral density filters can also be used to achieve this effect, the need to position their transition line accurately precludes their use in many applications. Polarizers do not suffer from this limitation. Suppressing reflections and capturing truer color when filming actors through a windshield, and from other rigged-car camera positions. Greatly adding to the drama and appeal of the shot when photographing food (particularly meat or liquids). Increasing the color saturation of any object with a glossy surface. In summary, virtually any subject involving glare or reflections, or that is illuminated with specular light, can be improved through the skillful use of a quality polarizing filter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars decent, March 10, 2009

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Kyle G. Maxwell (Medford, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crystal Optics 72mm Circular Polarizer Filter

i just bought this filter and it works fine, although i could not get it to screw into my lens so i had to screw it into my uv filter and screw that into the lens. also there are some imperfections at the edge of the filter glass, but i do not notice any visual defects in my pictures, basically i do not mind because it costs half as much as the alternatives