Do you use ND filters?

Yes I have the Cokin Z Pro with the 3 graduated filters and pounch.

Got it all for $160 second hand but in immaculate condition so looking to add some full NDs to add to this flter system :)

You're correct Lou if you need to reduce the light for the shot that aperture, shutter speed, EV or ISO won't provide then an ND is it. You can do a lot in PP but as you said that's not the question.

My problem is often too much light so I need an ND if I want a decent aperture (say f/11) and a reasonable shutter speed. So for ND's, work out your needs and do some simple maths. Remembering they can be stacked (additively i.e. 2+4 = 6 stop) within reason.

In my situation I rarely use an ND2, but the 6 and 10 stop get used. The 10 can be fun to use. Also not all ND's are the same, some are not truly neutral and can give a colour cast.

What do you use Derek B+W ?

Which do you use the most 6 or 10 do you think

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Originally Posted by dullbird

Yes I have the Cokin Z Pro with the 3 graduated filters and pounch.

Got it all for $160 second hand but in immaculate condition so looking to add some full NDs to add to this flter system :)

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Go the darker end of the spectrum. In my view, I don't use the lighter full ND's very often at all.

I nearly always stack my filters, the graduated is needed to balance the brighter half of the scenery.

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Originally Posted by dullbird

What do you use Derek B+W ?

Which do you use the most 6 or 10 do you think

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Yes B+W

I'd say I use my 10 more often but that's more the need to stop down to < 1sec exposures in full sun up here, travelling it is more the 6 as I usual take running water shots at 1/15 or less

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Originally Posted by dullbird

Unless i have totally missunderstood the concept of an ND filter i dont think what you have written here is correct (unless i have missunderstood what you have written as well).

The reason I say this is on a bright day your probably already going to be at ISO 100 thats the lowest you can go you dont want your ISO to be any higher because you simply wont be able to get your speed down enough to enable you to blur motion.

My understanding is you can place on a ND filter such as an 8 so when your in a situation like this you can stop your camera down another 3 stops on speed giving you more chance to get the shot your wanting to do.

Ideally though you wouldnt be taking shots in such bright conditions but sometimes you dont have the option of returning on a day with bett lighting.

Thats why im asking :)

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You're 100% correct. Obviously have not been near my ISO setting on my camera for a while. I was thinking that you could get down lower than 100 ASA.