Ultracontrast+Polarizer Test....

[Policar]

Thought you might be interested. High contrast scene, everything set to zero in the scene file. Standard gamma. Circular polarizer, ultra contrast +3.


Conclusions? Draw your own. Mine are that the ultracon is not that useful a filter, but does have a very minor effect. Obviously, polarizers rock but are hard to work with. The ultracontrast +5 probably works better than the +3 I used, but obviously it is not a "film look" filter. (Which I would argue is good; you can do diffusion in post.) Also, the ultracon is clear so the blue tint is the "controlled flare" effect with daylight.

 

[MalcolmOng]

And thats the same ultracontrast that costs 150 bucks? To think i even considered buying one... Doesnt seem to do as much(in terms of look, not dof) that a 35mm adaptor does. Even without depth of field coming into play, i still dig the look that 35mm adaptors give

 

[TimurCivan]

IT bought you about a stop of dynamic range. thats significant. look at the ground, and how much more detial it captures with the polarizer and the "ultracon" present.