What is a ND filter?
The ND filter is a plain grey filter that will reduce the light coming on to the sensor. ND filters are available in different types that reduce the light from 1 3 stops. A filter that stops down 1-stop is called a ND2 while a 3-stops filter is called ND8. More than one filter can be combined to achieve the right conditions. Using a ND filter is straight forward as you just mount it in front of the lens and shoot. The cameras automatic exposure and focus will still be working. In which situations is a ND filter useful? You want to use a slower shutter speed If you take photos in very bright light conditions and you want to use a slow shutter speed to get the blurry effect of floating water, you might find the smallest aperture (highest number) and lowest possible ISO setting on your camera is not enough to avoid an overexposed photo. In this situation by using a ND filter that let inn less light might solve the problem. You want to use a wider aperture In bright light conditions you mi
