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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 288058" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>Hi super. You received some good info already so I'll try not to repeat the same things that have already been said. </p><p></p><p>1. You can either create HDR using the in-camera option or manually setting your camera to bracket multiple shots. Many people prefer to use software such as Photomatix which yields more control over the outcome. Generally bracketing for at least 3 exposures like Rick mentioned is normal. Some people even bracket with 5 exposures. </p><p></p><p>2. There are a couple types of polarizers--circular and linear. Linear isn't for DSLR's so stick with a circular polarizer. A circular polarizer will lengthen your shutter speed but not nearly as much as an ND filter. It can help to pop colors such as the changing fall leaves, but to do so it needs to be used correctly. The sunlight needs to hit your subject from a specific direction. In addition to helping reflections in water, it also helps cut reflections on glass (such as windows).</p><p></p><p>3. I'm not exactly sure what you mean by #3. Filter dimensions are measured by lens diameter. For example--the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 takes a 77mm filter. That means the front part of the lens measures 77mm wide. A few lenses are wider than 77mm; however, less expensive lenses tend to be narrower than 77mm. Now suppose you had the Nikon 18-55mm VR lens. That has a filter diameter of 52mm. When you buy filters, the cheapest thing is to buy the size that fits your largest diameter lens then use a step up ring as an adapter. The adapter will allow the large diameter filter to be used on narrower diameter lenses. So...a 77mm filter can easily be used on a lens that takes 52mm filters. It can be used on lenses that take 67mm filters, 58mm filters, etc. A step up ring is relatively inexpensive (maybe $7-$10) which is a lot less than buying a filter to fit each lens. HOWEVER, as nickt said, if you use a step up ring with a larger filter than what your lens takes, your lens hood most likely can't be used. </p><p> </p><p>Neutral density filters come in different strengths. A 3-stop filter will slow down your shutter speed by 3 stops. A 6-stop will slow it down by 6 stops. The longer the shutter is open, the smoother water will look. Some ND filters are 9 or 10 stops.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with whatever you choose! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 288058, member: 13196"] Hi super. You received some good info already so I'll try not to repeat the same things that have already been said. 1. You can either create HDR using the in-camera option or manually setting your camera to bracket multiple shots. Many people prefer to use software such as Photomatix which yields more control over the outcome. Generally bracketing for at least 3 exposures like Rick mentioned is normal. Some people even bracket with 5 exposures. 2. There are a couple types of polarizers--circular and linear. Linear isn't for DSLR's so stick with a circular polarizer. A circular polarizer will lengthen your shutter speed but not nearly as much as an ND filter. It can help to pop colors such as the changing fall leaves, but to do so it needs to be used correctly. The sunlight needs to hit your subject from a specific direction. In addition to helping reflections in water, it also helps cut reflections on glass (such as windows). 3. I'm not exactly sure what you mean by #3. Filter dimensions are measured by lens diameter. For example--the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 takes a 77mm filter. That means the front part of the lens measures 77mm wide. A few lenses are wider than 77mm; however, less expensive lenses tend to be narrower than 77mm. Now suppose you had the Nikon 18-55mm VR lens. That has a filter diameter of 52mm. When you buy filters, the cheapest thing is to buy the size that fits your largest diameter lens then use a step up ring as an adapter. The adapter will allow the large diameter filter to be used on narrower diameter lenses. So...a 77mm filter can easily be used on a lens that takes 52mm filters. It can be used on lenses that take 67mm filters, 58mm filters, etc. A step up ring is relatively inexpensive (maybe $7-$10) which is a lot less than buying a filter to fit each lens. HOWEVER, as nickt said, if you use a step up ring with a larger filter than what your lens takes, your lens hood most likely can't be used. Neutral density filters come in different strengths. A 3-stop filter will slow down your shutter speed by 3 stops. A 6-stop will slow it down by 6 stops. The longer the shutter is open, the smoother water will look. Some ND filters are 9 or 10 stops. Good luck with whatever you choose! :) [/QUOTE]
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