How to Use a Circular Polarizing Filter (CPL) Like a Champ

You'll often hear that a circular polarizing filter, or CPL, is a must have addition to your gear bag, but once you've got it how do you use it for the best possible results?

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[bloubear]

Finally a good photography channel who doesn't mock us with gear they "own", and we "need". Thank you

[itsahellofaname]

My kind of photographer - you get right to it, you say it in plain English, you're not the least bit pretentious about it, and you sound like you're having fun with photography (as it should be). Rock on!

[MisterProtocol]

Now, this is not only the most complete short intro to polarizers I've seen, it's also a perfect example of how to make a good tutorial video. This guy is good!

[chrischan]

NOBODY explains the technical side of photography better than this guy.

[Princeton_James]

I rarely use these but I found myself in the snow today. Thanks for that 90 degree reminder.

[terryrhuebottom]

The first few seconds of this video earned you a sub my dude. That mess was funny.

[thepibbster]

Funny, straight to the point, and very informative in language anybody can understand. Great video!

[floex]

Been watching CPL based videos for years. VERY FIRST VIDEO where the angle of use is mentioned. NONE of the "popular" channels have mentioned it, at least not the videos of said channels I've watched. I would stated that the CPL does work between 45°-90° not just the mentioned 90°. Moreover, the effect is most powerful when the sun is out not on a completely overcast day, on those days the polarizer can make the shot warmer. Thumbs up!

[dinathunder]

Wow I thought I needed one until I saw this video, thanks 🙏

[jray]

Good thing I watched this video! Would've never realized the CPL I just bought rotates and changes the effect on my camera. Ty

[andrewoverheid]

I've always had this filter in my bag but never really knew what it was for, and just thought it was a cool filter for stronger saturation. Excited to use it to its full potential! Thanks for this video!

[bandofbros]

Thanks man, didn't think it worked. Might've sent a perfectly fine polarizing filter back to the store for nothing.

[Kamalawasrightabouteverything]

Thank you. Had no idea about 90 degree angle to the sun. Great location for the video :)

[discodude]

Fit and finish of the latest uv filters, CPL filters, and accessories are well made products .

[JesusChristIsLord__]

Breaking up uneven polarization on wide angle lens with clouds is a helpful tip. I've never thought to do that before. Thanks!

[abhijitpanda]

Undoubtedly the Best photography channel in YouTube ❤️

[kylestewart]

I enjoy the effect of polarizers sometimes but utilizing reflections on glass, water, ice, metal, etc actually plays a pretty big role in the style of photos I like to take. There are times when a polarizer can really come in handy but for what I typically do, I usually stick to a lone ND filter or no filters at all.

[Sahx]

A simple to understand video with a bit of humour! Thanks!

[PanduPoluan]

Whoa, thanks for that tip about 90 degrees from the sun! Never knew that...

[mmhb]

such a great video! thank you!! i came across somebody who said they were a must 100%. this answers my question that it's not always a benefit.