When to Use a Polarizing Filter for the Best Results

The BEST explanation of polarizing filters! Well, I think so, anyway :) Polarizers are the most useful lens filters that exist for photography.

So, what things do polarizers affect? Well, they...

- Decrease glare on water
- Decrease reflections on most subjects
- Darken the sky
- Enhance color and contrast
- Enhance the appearance of rainbows and other miscellaneous subjects

Depending on the direction you fact, the strongest setting on your polarizer will change. They have almost zero effect when you're pointed at the sun.

If you have any questions about polarizers, let me know below!

~Spencer

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[PhotographyLifeChannel]

I can't believe the support this video has gotten, wow! I posted it over four years ago as only the second video on my channel. Well, I suck at self promotion, but I thought it would be a good idea to mention here that I just published a Patreon page if you enjoyed this video. All of my current projects are there, including my composition ebook and the online workshops that I'm hosting.

[drmiteshtrivedi]

Wow. This has to be the clearest, most succint and complete answer to a question Ive ever searched on the internet. Great work

[JeffPelletier]

As so many others have said, awesome explanation on what can be a confusing subject. Good pacing, nice use of on-screen graphics to emphasize key points, and I really liked seeing the demonstrations.

[BigOvlogger]

An outstanding video. Two thumbs up from Kingsport, Tennessee!

[damagecontrolful]

Really GREAT - your videos are well executed, clearly explained and helpful, Thank You.

[videofan]

Hi Spencer, thanks. I am surprised to find in this age someone who without extra whistles, within super condensed time, with excellent examples, very well illustrating the subject, EXPLAINED MORE, than quite a few super stars of the photography channels, and did it in a calm, and very tactful way.

Old saying has it that to know is one, but to know how to convey it to the rest of us, is quite another thing. You've got both! Thanks again, subscribed!

[BocaBabee]

One of the best straight forward explanation I have reviewed (for a beginner popularizer user). Heading out to do Stone Mt landscapes and this was perfect. Thanks Spencer!

[RovingARock]

Great, informative yet concise video! Thank you for all the info.

[cameronrramos]

This is the only video on this subject that made sense and wasn’t over produced - clear and to the point. Thanks!

[TenMedia]

One of the BEST info videos I've ever watched... to the POINT! And did that the entire video! Thank you

[seanandrew]

You just won me over.
Very simple but straight forward explanation.

[brendanclark]

Absolutely an excellent and informative video.

[kqschwarz]

Best description of polarizers ever. I was going to mention the effect of “angle” can create banding in the sky with panoramas, but you did mention that along with a caution to using a polarizer with wide angle lenses. Great job.

[richardgreene]

Well executed, lad! I subscribed for your concise, to-the-point relevant conveyance of experiential practice.

[theideastring]

4:50 Wow! You simplify the effect of polarisers with a "rule of thumb". Excellent explanation, thanks for doing this.

[patricksteinmetz]

Outstanding tutorial. Well done. Thanks for posting.

[RJ-wycx]

This is an absolutely awesome very very informative video one of the best I have watched about the lens polarizing filters

[guffygolfer]

Straight to the point and no BS introduction. Thank you so much. Excellent

[julesselmes]

I have to admit to being ’ageist’! “What does this ‘12 year old’ kid know?” Turns out this guy’s delivery is one of the most professional and engaging on YouTube. Excellent work Spencer!

[deserteagle]

Where have you been all my photography life? Man you have answer just about all my questions. Thanks for sharing👍🏾👏