Quote Originally Posted by thecounsel
I've been thinking about getting a/some nd filters for those times when I just may need one, but with my understanding that the goal is to be able to maintain wider apertures and longer shutter speeds, how much difference would it make to use a filter rather then take the overexposure and correct it later?
When you change the exposure, you are often blowing highlights or shadows. You can't get something for nothing! An ND filter, high quality, cuts down the light entering the camera allowing a good exposure using the full DR of the sensor. No comparison, ND wins hands down.