What can anyone tell me about ND filters?

[Blue_In_AK]

My husband wants to get me some for Christmas but I don't know what I could use or what brand is best. I've never used one.

[ohheckyeah]

1. They are good if you shoot

in bright light a lot. I prefer a circular polarizer. I use it more often than the ND filters.

Here's a lot of info that explains the NDs best uses: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/146974-REG/Hoya_A58ND8X_58mm_Neutral_Density_NDX8.html

I use the Hoya brand.

[alfredo]

2. The ND filter allows for a wider aperture in brighter situations like snow. It snow where you live?

[Blue_In_AK]

3. Well, most years it does. :)

We've only had a little so far. Next week when the storm will bring very cold weather to you guys, the temp is supposed to be above normal here -- in other words, rain, if we get precipitation at all. But I was specifically thinking if I get to do that shoot on the glacier next June, I might need something to tone it down a little.

[alfredo]

4. There were times I wish I had installed my ND filter.

One reason I am still looking at the Ricoh GR and Fuji X100s, is the built in ND filter. That is one thing I miss from my old Canon G10.