>>3291833Weak ND filters allow the use of fast lenses at maximum aperture in sunny conditions, as well as the converse, achieving a slow shutter speed in sunny conditions. Is either of those specifically what you are trying to do?
If not, then is there a reason why you can't just stop your lens' aperture down a bit and use a fast shutter speed? I've never *had to* use an ND filter for general shooting, but they do have uses.
The polarizer can help improve contrast in the sky when its cloudy, as well as making water and foliage a bit less reflective. It will also affect exposure, but only as a side effect.
>>3291838>the sun just causes pics to looked washed out and lot of detail is lost.That's just called shooting in unfavorable lighting conditions. Direct sunlight will do that to any photo and there's not a whole lot you can do to save the composition, although there are certain workarounds if your subject is moveable, like if you're doing portraits of people. This is why the so-called "golden hour" lighting, at sunset and sunrise, is considered so great, and why photographers actually really like cloudy conditions. There's enough light in the sky to give you lots of options with exposure, but the light and shadows aren't harsh.
