Questions on ND Filters

Ok, filter vs no filter arguments aside, would a clear or UV filter be more recommended

I would not recommend one, no.

Van Gogh wrote in post #16658214
Ok, filter vs no filter arguments aside, would a clear or UV filter be more recommended

I have always opted for UV over clear, though I suspect that there is really very little difference between the two, at least for digital. I'm a proponent of protective filters used in moderation. Many "L"-lenses require a filter over the front element to complete their weather sealing, otherwise dust and moisture can get in through gap around the front element. Also, I get myself into all sorts of nasty scenarios where it helps to have a filter take the brunt of whatever is in the air. It's much better to have your filter sandblasted or coated with frozen crystals than your lens element!

Nonetheless, protective filters need to come off when you're shooting into the sun (to minimize flare) or when you're using a CPL or ND (to avoid flare and vignetting). Whatever you decide to get, make sure it's very high quality and multi-coated. To get a sense for what a cheap filter can do to your image quality, check out this experiment:

http://www.kenandchris​tine.com/gallery/10543​87

Van Gogh wrote in post #16658214
Ok, filter vs no filter arguments aside, would a clear or UV filter be more recommended

I like using UV's.

Van Gogh wrote in post #16658214
Ok, filter vs no filter arguments aside, would a clear or UV filter be more recommended

Thats funny. So you want the people that told you not to use a filter to tell you what filter to use?

filter or no filter arguments aside - I don't use any filter.

Some discussion on this topic here

Apparently DSLR's have their own internal UV protection so you'd be using it just to protect the lens.

I have a B&W ND that I really like, I also have a Hoya but that's a polarizer, which performs very well. Either brand is one I would purchase again.