Originally posted by celt Thaks Paul: You were both succinct and quite clear. I'll get a normal polarizer - a Hoya or a Tiffen. I'll remove it when not in the landscape mode.
I wish I could find a Magic Lantern guide or something like it for the K-x as the handbook, while quite complete, is confusing for someone just starting on the DSLR learning curve. Unfortunately the Magic Lantern folks have decided not to publish for the K-x.
Thanks again,
Shaun
Polarizing filters are handy to have, but not always necessary, even for landscape photography. Check this site out to see examples of what the filter can do and under what conditions:
Polarizer
Magic Lantern and books specific to your camera aren't the only ones that can teach about photography. Here are two popular examples:
Amazon.com: Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)… Amazon.com: The Digital Photography Book (9780321474049): Scott Kelby: Books