What is the fastest shutter speed I could use to create silky effect of waterfalls with an apeture between f/8 and f/11? Do I need an ND filter with ISO400 (on a sunny day)? If yes, how strong would you recommend?
In theory, if it works perfectly, the only effect is to darken the scene. That is the intended and desired purpose. However, a side effect is that there is often an undesirable shift in color balance. If you are good at post processing you should be able to correct this in computer (especially from a RAW file). Breakthrough Photography claims their ten stop ND filter is truly neutral and the user above seems to confirm this.Rockskipper said:What effect dos the ND filter have, other than to darken the scene so you can open wider for longer? Not an ND filter user and just wanting to learn more. Thanks.
MrFotoFool said:In theory, if it works perfectly, the only effect is to darken the scene. That is the intended and desired purpose. However, a side effect is that there is often an undesirable shift in color balance. If you are good at post processing you should be able to correct this in computer (especially from a RAW file). Breakthrough Photography claims their ten stop ND filter is truly neutral and the user above seems to confirm this.Rockskipper said:What effect dos the ND filter have, other than to darken the scene so you can open wider for longer? Not an ND filter user and just wanting to learn more. Thanks.
I would recommend using a tripod or other steady ground (stone, bean bag) and ND filter, 6 (sunny) or 3 (shadow) stops, depending on lighting situation.SkynetTX said:...
Do I need an ND filter with ISO400 (on a sunny day)? If yes, how strong would you recommend?
SkynetTX said:What is the fastest shutter speed I could use to create silky effect of waterfalls with an apeture between f/8 and f/11? Do I need an ND filter with ISO400 (on a sunny day)? If yes, how strong would you recommend?
MrFotoFool said:@docsmith - I should have done a faster shutter speed like you to get more detail on Virgin Creek Falls.