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lynnma
Feb-05-2004, 12:12 PM
I'm going canoe camping with my camera in the summer and will be taking a lot of shots (hopefully) of loons and such on the water. Do you guys think I should get a polarizing filter, do I really need one? and if so does anyone have a used one for sale.
Lynn
p.s. I'm also thinking ... do I need a macro lens, and how can I get a used one cheap. My camera and lenses are all new but I'm such a beginner I don't want to spend any more money where I don't need to just yet. BUT WANT MORE GOODIES!!!
lynn
cmr164
Feb-05-2004, 12:21 PM
I'm going canoe camping with my camera in the summer and will be taking a lot of shots (hopefully) of loons and such on the water. Do you guys think I should get a polarizing filter, do I really need one? and if so does anyone have a used one for sale.
Lynn
p.s. I'm also thinking ... do I need a macro lens, and how can I get a used one cheap. My camera and lenses are all new but I'm such a beginner I don't want to spend any more money where I don't need to just yet. BUT WANT MORE GOODIES!!!
lynn
instead of a macro lens.... think about extension tubes and/or close-up lenses.
cletus
Feb-05-2004, 01:20 PM
It's never going to hurt having a polarizer in your bag. You never know when it might come in handy.

Also, I agree with cmr164 - try out some of the less expensive macro options before investing in a high-dolar macro lens.
tsiya
Feb-05-2004, 02:05 PM
I'm going canoe camping with my camera in the summer and will be taking a lot of shots (hopefully) of loons and such on the water. Do you guys think I should get a polarizing filter, do I really need one? and if so does anyone have a used one for sale.
Lynn
p.s. I'm also thinking ... do I need a macro lens, and how can I get a used one cheap. My camera and lenses are all new but I'm such a beginner I don't want to spend any more money where I don't need to just yet. BUT WANT MORE GOODIES!!!
lynn
The quality of my shots made a quantam leap when I started to use a polarizer. In about 85% of My shots, water is a factor. My PL filter made a great improvement, and it is an "el cheapo".