Neutral Density Filter
Mar 9, 2017 15:21:31 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
will47 wrote:
I understand that a neutral density filter is used to shoot at slower shutter speeds. But what is the difference using an ND and perhaps using a polarizing filter (if appropriate) and a smaller f stop? Thanks.
You might want a specific f stop for DOF control. The ND filters are usually stronger than a polarizing filter.
Mar 10, 2017 00:29:05 #
will47 wrote:
I understand that a neutral density filter is used to shoot at slower shutter speeds. But what is the difference using an ND and perhaps using a polarizing filter (if appropriate) and a smaller f stop? Thanks.
In the case of a square graduated ND filter, you may just want to darken a portion of the image seen, like the overly bright sky and still get good definition in the darker ground portion or the opposite if the case so demands. In that case the speed might not be slowed down.
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