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using a polarizing filter while filming

Feature Requests

I know this is not a high priority, and I don’t know if this is possible to do with the camera technology you recommend, but it would be really nice for several rides if the camera were fitted with a polarizing filter. (I see that there’s an attachment for this for GoPros.)

There are many rides that are really quite gorgeous, but look less so because of the amount of atmospheric glare, which is precisely what a filter would block out. Especially those with cloudy conditions, snow-covered mountains, morning/evening light, etc.

Obviously many of your volunteers might not have one, but at least suggesting that people use one would be nice, since some might just not have considered it. It would even more enhance the quality of the great FulGaz library.

Posted by blrtrpdo ·
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  • Klem (FulGaz)

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    Apr 30, 2025

    I’ve tested filming FulGaz rides with a polarising filter and also various ND filters. Sometimes the result is great, but other times not so great (it really depends on how much the light changes during the ride, as Moray has said). For example a single-direction coastal ride where the sun’s intensity and direction doesn’t change much makes for a good candidate. Rides through changing terrain and light levels no so much.

  • Moray Taylor

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    Apr 28, 2025

    I’m not sure how practical this is, a polariser needs to be adjusted based on the light source, i.e. if the rider goes around a corner, the position of the sun changes relative to the polariser, and thus would need to re-adjusted. If it is not, then it can have a degrading effect on the image.

    Best,

    Moray