A process for producing a light amount-adjusting member, such as an ND
filter, that comprises the steps of providing a transparent base material
and a coloring liquid; and applying a coloring liquid to the base
material by ejecting the coloring liquid to the base material to form a
colored portion having a specified optical density, wherein the coloring
liquid contains at least one coloring material of with a maximum
absorption wavelength in a range of 630 to 750 nm, when measured on the
transparent base material.