Polarising Filters ?

The polarizor will be a good buy, especially as the weather brings us more in the way of blue skies Ruth.

I am trying to knock off my impersonation of a Cheshire Cat at your choice of Nikon. I think the Nikon / Canon thing is a bit overblown, as the quality is very good indeed on both sides of the "divide". So, good luck and take loads of test pictures that nobody else needs to see. When I buy a new lens, I take all kinds of mundane things just to get used to the feel of it.

As for putting two filters on together, I  tend to think that one filter is better than two. Also, in the past I have had the polarizer jam into the thread of the filter under it. Not a serious problem, but a bit awkward when out on a "shoot". A rubber band comes in handy for times like that, as they can with tight lids on jars!

By the way, I saw Russel Crow recently at a rugby match. He sat close behind me and seemed a very friendly person, chatting away to all around him. Not a remote touch of affectation.        

 Anyone out there using a neutral density filter?

I could not agree more Rod, it is a discussion that will go on forever. As you say there is very little difference to choose between the makes, just personal preference which does tend to stick when looking to upgrade.

And as to taking pictures, definitely take loads, more than you usually would, and be critical of the results as that is the way you will learn about the camera and lenses and what you can achieve. Memory cards are so cheap now its worth carrying a few spares in your pocket which will enable to not be restricted with the shutterfinger

I don't think I'd have ever thought of putting two filters on together, but thanks for the warning. 

I think Dave may have just got over me buying the Nikon Rod 

As for Mr Crowe, I met him in Australia close to where he lives, contrary to what appeared in the press afew years ago he is a lovely person, very genuine, the Hollywood celebrity has passed Russell by, he's happiest on his farm. Sorry for going OT.

I've ordered my polarising lens 

Thanks for the link to SRB Griturn Dave, it's bookmarked now.

Now another quick question, the polarising lens I've ordered is a 52mm for the lens which is on the camera. Should I be looking at buying another 58mm for the zoom lens, or would my money be better spent on another type of 52mm filter. My main areas of photography are landscape/seascape and macro, I don't ever take portraits and I try to avoid still life.

I've been looking at Skylight and Coloured Graduated Filters, but I'm not really sure what they do.

Reason I ask is that I've just sold one of my P&S cameras and I would really like to spend the money from that on something for the new camera. 

Thanks.