tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600515.post1131644717595279077..comments2023-07-02T09:22:57.566-05:00Comments on Confessions of a Train Geek: Circular PolarizersCanadian Train Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05525092107895665275noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600515.post-50330972441938566112015-08-10T09:28:34.256-05:002015-08-10T09:28:34.256-05:00Hi Karl, I use a UV filter on my lenses to protect...Hi Karl, I use a UV filter on my lenses to protect them from scratches and it never comes off. I add the polarizer when I think of it and the situation calls for it. :)Canadian Train Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05525092107895665275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600515.post-23982549347247742272015-08-09T09:07:14.319-05:002015-08-09T09:07:14.319-05:00Steve,
You can remove Roberts comments too. All he...Steve,<br />You can remove Roberts comments too. All he is doing is advertizing in your space.Karl A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16321265208083134312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600515.post-32659736188280932632015-08-09T09:04:00.971-05:002015-08-09T09:04:00.971-05:00Steve,
Thanks for the polarizer reminder! I put mi...Steve,<br />Thanks for the polarizer reminder! I put mine in my bag and forgot about it. Another advantage the polarizer has is that when it's on it protects the lens. It is a lot cheaper to replace a polarizer than it is to get a scratched lens repaired.Karl A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16321265208083134312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600515.post-24301906775409980182015-08-06T14:49:57.261-05:002015-08-06T14:49:57.261-05:00I can believe that price, Chris! The good polarize...I can believe that price, Chris! The good polarizers are pretty darn expensive, although as you point out they drop the exposure by less than the inexpensive ones.Canadian Train Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05525092107895665275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600515.post-70523174937458448712015-08-06T14:29:14.229-05:002015-08-06T14:29:14.229-05:00Old pro John Sharpe gave me a bag of filters he ha...Old pro John Sharpe gave me a bag of filters he had lying around that happened to be the right size for my lens. The polarizer, which I use now and then, had a receipt from 1980 in the case ($99.95!). Looks like he never used it. This one drops the exposure by a single stop. Chris BIGDoer Doeringhttp://www.bigdoer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600515.post-70959355200245440762015-08-05T21:44:26.246-05:002015-08-05T21:44:26.246-05:00DaveM, I often forget too! Mine takes somewhere be...DaveM, I often forget too! Mine takes somewhere between 1 and 2 stops of light which is not great, but you can sacrifice that when it is a bright sunny day, or when using a tripod.Canadian Train Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05525092107895665275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600515.post-81497551409428975532015-08-05T18:12:28.067-05:002015-08-05T18:12:28.067-05:00Personally, I usually forget to put on the polariz...Personally, I usually forget to put on the polarizing filter. I find them good for shots with lottsa sky, but I don't just keep it on all the time since mine usually eats one stop of light, which is a bit of a pain since I like to use very high shutter speeds. :)<br /><br />DaveMDaveMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14058463713656836821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600515.post-321682997533352482015-08-05T08:08:34.444-05:002015-08-05T08:08:34.444-05:00Hi Robert, feel free to do whatever you want on yo...Hi Robert, feel free to do whatever you want on your blog. It's yours.<br /><br />I provided links to circular polarizers in case people want to buy one. They don't have to. I didn't write the post just to try to sell a polarizer; I wrote it because I thought people would be interested in the effect that circular polarizers provide.<br /><br />I'm sorry you've dropped my blog from your blogroll and that you consider it garbage. You are entitled to your own opinion and I'll defend your right to have an opinion, even though I disagree with it. I'll continue to link to yours because I think my readers may like it. I don't think you understand how linking affects your blog but that's OK.<br /><br />BTW congratulations on your continued success. A million page views is impressive.<br />Canadian Train Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05525092107895665275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600515.post-60036412781630539742015-08-05T07:13:39.080-05:002015-08-05T07:13:39.080-05:00BTW, I've had 1,096,628 page views on my "...BTW, I've had 1,096,628 page views on my "Not So Old" Blog.Robert in Port Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807813545873570119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18600515.post-90308673400487268412015-08-05T07:08:45.340-05:002015-08-05T07:08:45.340-05:00Dropping Train Geek
I have several rules for enga...Dropping Train Geek<br /><br />I have several rules for engaging links to my Blog.<br /><br />First, they are authentic, with demonstrable content.<br />Second, they offer vibrant information that promotes history of railroads.<br />Third, they off dynamic current information about rail operations.<br /><br />Links to a Blog are a drag on my web site. Whenever you bring up my Blog, a signal is sent out to the reference Blogs I have listed, seeking update information. In other words, linking to other Blogs affect the performance of my Blog.<br /><br />Since my Links reflect my standards for a Blog, I winnow out garbage.<br /><br />Garbage includes using a Blog for promoting a product or service. This polarizer is the second time you’ve violated my rules.<br /><br />While I am impressed that you are an avid rail fan, I will not condone commercial promotions on my Blog.<br /><br />www.Oil-Electric.com<br />Robert in Port Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807813545873570119noreply@blogger.com