shooting with filters

I am purchasing an ND filter and the Lee filter system with a few hard gnd filters. Could I use Tv or should I shoot in M?

I prefer M over Tv, although the filters have absolutely nothing to do with it.

bakedcookies wrote in post #9745827
I am purchasing an ND filter and the Lee filter system with a few hard gnd filters. Could I use Tv or should I shoot in M?

Just shoot like you shoot. The filters have no effect on how the camera is going to read the light, just the amount of light it actually reads; the camera is going to see the loss of light from the ND filter, and automatically adjust. Therefore, however you've been shooting and getting good results to this point will still work.

Depending on your subject matter, you'd be better served by shooting with Av, that is, if you want to maintain control over your aperture and DOF. Shooting in Tv will allow your camera to select the corresponding aperture, which may or may not be conducive to your shot/composition. Then again, it all depends on the strength of your ND filter...if its too strong, your camera may not be able to meter through the lens with the filter in place.

I shoot a lot in Av mode. I really like the control I have in that mode, especially for landscapes. If I happen to do a pano I switch to M. Thanks everyone for your help! It is much appreciated!

By the way..looking at a 10 stop B+W filter and Lee Hard and solf GND's.

I use AV or M almost exclusively, Tv is good for some things and if thats your preferance, stick with it. I found the filter system you are using has other pitfalls you need to be aware of.
I recently went to a gel and holder type filter sytem, and the biggest mistake I made on the first time out was not realising the difference having the filters that far out in front of the lens can make, and forgetting about the flare problems associated with not having a hood on.
After playing with the system at home a little under midday slightly overcast skies, I drove to the top of a peak overlooking the pacific coastline. Using my new GND filters, I got beautiful sunset shots with great exposure of the near hills, middle shoreline, and distant ocean horizon, with a setting sun above that. Even at f16 or so, I only went to overexposed 'flashing white' where the sun was brightest. Trouble was, I also had huge flair and reflection from the filter all over everything. I was seeing great histograms, but just glancing at the LCD to check for the whiteout flash of overexposure.
OOPS.
I am having to relearn shooting into a bright light source, always a problem but easier in general with a screw in filter and a hood in place. I suggest chimping....alot.