> Wayne -- no doubt some of the problem might be coming from the film
choice,
> but most all films are very sensitive to UV. There is much more UV light
at
> high altitudes, so even though your eye/brain does a 'software' auto-white
> balance adjustment and filters out the blue cast, the film can't do that.
>
> I think a UV filter is more effective at lower altitudes, but is simply
> overwhelmed by the much stronger UV at high altitudes. I suspect that K64
> will give you good colors if 'helped' along with a warming filter e.g. 81A
> or 81C. Some companies make 'warm polarizers'... those might be even more
> effective as they would also reduce specular glare from rocks, foliage,
etc.
> resulting in more saturated colors.
> --
>
> Jim Brokaw
> OM-'s of all sorts, and no OM-oney...
About these "warm polarizers", are you referring to what is called a "moose
polarizer"? Does anyone have one of these, or has had experience using one?
I think someone with the name Moose had some part in developing it. Probably
no connection to our resident moose.
Wayne
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