Advantages of Using a Neutral Density Filter for Video in 2019
I'm starting to increasingly use the amazing video features of my Canon 7D. When I do, I generally choose "24 fps" mode, as this frame rate is considered the universal standard for movies. I want to look like a "movie" that people are familiar with, and avoid similarities to home video camcorders. In my opinion, the look of the movie can be summed up as a) Extremely shallow depth of field when required and b) Smooth motion blur (ie adequate amount of blur in each frame). For shallow depth of field, prime lenses with fast maximum apertures such as f / 1.8 and f / 1.4 or large telephoto lenses (eg 200 mm @ f / 4) are required. The motion blur aspect, however, is determined solely by the shutter speed. NOTE : Shutter speed and frame rate are not the same. 24 fps video uses 24 frames per second, but these frames can be recorded anywhere between 1/8000 and 1/30 second each (just can't be slower than the frame rate itself). You can use the ND filters...