steck-I've thought about using a polarizing filter, and also putting the camera in manual mode and using the exposure between the subject and background. I can't seem to completely figure out the manual mode though. My camera uses matrix metering but when a black car nearly fills the frame, there isn't enough background in exposure area to offset the exposure it sets for the car alone.[/QUOTE]
the only problem with using a polarizing filter is that it will block out all reflecting light off the vehicle...which is polar opposite to what your trying to photograph (you want to show off he reflections!!) so i dont think a polarizer is the right filter in this application.
you're camera should have an 'exposure compensation' feature where you just add or subract 'stops' usually by 1/3's !! In sunny days, on beach/white concrete, or back lit situations, pro's will add one or two stops to compensate....
matrix metering is pretty cool and hard to beat...
the only problem with using a polarizing filter is that it will block out all reflecting light off the vehicle...which is polar opposite to what your trying to photograph (you want to show off he reflections!!) so i dont think a polarizer is the right filter in this application.
you're camera should have an 'exposure compensation' feature where you just add or subract 'stops' usually by 1/3's !! In sunny days, on beach/white concrete, or back lit situations, pro's will add one or two stops to compensate....
matrix metering is pretty cool and hard to beat...