Used B + W 72mm Master High Transmission Circular Polarizer MRC Nano Filter

The 72mm Master High Transmission Circular Polarizer MRC Nano Filter, often recognized as a crucial tool in both analog and digital photography, is designed to enhance the vibrancy and purity of inherent colors. This B+W polarizing filter, commonly referred to as a polarizer, is specifically engineered to intensify the saturation of radiant white clouds against a deep blue sky or the deep hues of fall foliage.

One of the unique features of this filter is its rotating mount, allowing photographers to visibly control the polarization effect directly through the viewfinder or on the monitor display. This feature provides a significant advantage in capturing images with reduced reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water, glass, and glossy paint.

The B+W polarizer also offers the ability to make objects and people behind reflective surfaces, like shop windows and car windshields, visible again. This fascinating image enhancement is achieved without the need for additional image processing.

Designed as a circular polarizer, this filter is compatible with nearly all modern cameras, especially when beam splitters are used in the light path for TTL exposure metering or autofocus. This compatibility ensures that exposure errors are avoided. The filter's multiplying factor with HTC ranges from 2 to 3, equivalent to 1 to 1.5 f-stops, outperforming other polarizers that only reach up to approximately 3 stops.

For optimal results in landscape photography, the maximum polarization effect is achieved when shooting at a 90-degree angle to the sun. To maintain an even effect in the picture and to account for uneven skylight polarization, it is recommended that your focal length should not be less than 28 mm in 35 mm format.

In an ideal situation, with the help of a properly oriented polarizer, reflections can be completely suppressed. This ideal situation refers to when the lighting and shooting angles are almost the same and correspond to the angle of maximum polarization, typically between 30 and 40 degrees.

In conclusion, the 72mm Master High Transmission Circular Polarizer MRC Nano Filter is a vital accessory for photographers aiming to capture images with enhanced color saturation and reduced reflections.