Freewell ND8 filter with Adapter for Hero 13, 12, 11, 10, 9 Black & Hero 11 Mini

Using a Freewell ND 8 filter on a GoPro can be beneficial in certain situations to enhance the quality of your footage. ND stands for Neutral Density, and an ND filter is essentially a darkened piece of glass that reduces the amount of light entering the camera's lens without affecting the colors or hue of the image. Here are some reasons why you might use an ND 8 filter on a GoPro:

1. **Reducing Overexposure**: In bright and sunny conditions, the GoPro's sensor might receive too much light, leading to overexposed footage with washed-out colors. The ND 8 filter helps to reduce the amount of light entering the lens, allowing you to capture more balanced and properly exposed images and videos.

2. **Shutter Speed Control**: GoPro cameras have fixed apertures, so the only way to control exposure is by adjusting the shutter speed. When shooting in bright conditions, the camera may default to very high shutter speeds, resulting in choppy and unnatural-looking videos. By using an ND 8 filter, you can slow down the shutter speed, achieving smoother and more cinematic motion in your footage.

3. **Motion Blur**: In certain scenarios, you might want to add some motion blur to your footage for artistic purposes or to create a sense of movement. The ND 8 filter allows you to use slower shutter speeds, which can introduce a slight motion blur, giving your videos a more dynamic and professional look.

4. **Maintaining Lower ISO**: Using an ND 8 filter enables you to keep the ISO setting lower in bright conditions. Lower ISO values generally result in less noise and better image quality.

5. **Balancing Exposure**: ND filters can help to balance the exposure between the sky and the ground, especially during sunrise or sunset shots, where the sky might be much brighter than the foreground. The ND 8 filter darkens the sky, making it easier to capture a more balanced and visually appealing scene.

Keep in mind that the effectiveness of an ND 8 filter will depend on the specific lighting conditions and the creative intent behind your footage. It's essential to experiment with different filters and settings to achieve the desired results for your GoPro videos.