Description
This is a description of a neutral density filter, which is a type of filter that reduces the amount of light that reaches a camera or film. Neutral density filters are often used in situations where there is a lot of light, such as when taking pictures of the sun or when using a camcorder in bright sunlight.
In conditions of extreme light intensity, such as sunshine on snowy mountains or on the beach, or when using a camcorder, ND (Neutral Density) filters are recommended as essential. Neutral Density filters are often ignored by photographers, but they have several uses and offer the possibility to achieve otherwise unachievable results. ND filters appear grey and reduce the amount of light reaching the film, they have no affect on color balance.