calling all camera filter experts

[resinboy]

Hi everyone:
I am currently using a Nikon Coolpix 950 digital ( love it). Besides computers and overclocking as a hobby, I collect and sell vintage watches.
Problem is, I always get glare from the bezel, or crystal , due to the track lighting in the room I shoot in.
Will a circular polarizer eliminate this, or are they only good for water, and skies???


Resinboy

 

[WW]

maybe see the forums over at dpreview.com

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1025&message=2720167

for shiny objects the pros use a 'light tent'

http://bermangraphics.com/coolpix/jewelryphoto.htm

jewelry is tough to photograph..

good luck

 

[Beau]

Just spray some hairspray on them. It washes off easily and kills the glare without compromising the photo.

 

[Bluefront]

You need a polorizing filter. They work pretty well for glare. They do reduce the total amount of light passing through the filter maybe by 2x or more.

 

[resinboy]

hmm... the light box is an idea that I had actually considered I think I will try both- thanks for the replies

Resinboy

 

[ultravox]

If you can't eliminate the glare completely, jazz it up by using a cross-star filter.

 

[mrCide]

hmm?