ND Filter... why should I get one?

[mendezl]

So my next thing on the list is ND Filter. How do they work, why should I get one?

What is a good one to get?

 

[Meta4]

A ND filter is simply a way of reducing the light coming through your lens in brightly lit situations - sunglasses for your camera.
Tricky to use on a Phantom because it makes the camera/gimbal unbalanced.
Better to concentrate on shooting away from the sun rather than towards it.

 

[Fyod]

Naw, you can get great shots not only against the sun, but nd filters also make reflective things nicer, ie. water, glass structures etc.
The gimbal works fine with filters/protectors. You can add a counterweight the same weight as the filter on the opposite arm if you like.

 

[knuckles]

There is a good video here that shows some of the benefits of using one
http://www.deafvideo.tv/241130