DUDE ..... what does this have to do with Polar Pro lenses? Am I missing something?
Not impressed with Polarpro business practices.
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I've been satisfied with Polar Pros as well. I think the general clambering for all things Phantom 3 has overwhelmed quite a few suppliers/retailers.
I posed the question to Dan of Polar Pros regarding their packaging claim of "gimbal safe." I'll report once I hear back. I didn't have any issues with the one filter I installed. Screwed on smoothly.
In my flights I've not noticed an issue with the gimbal having an issue with the extra weight. I recognize that it could become an issue down the road. I also understand that the copter is not made for a lifetime of flights. I'm sure it has a rated service life.
Mark.
I posed the question to Dan of Polar Pros regarding their packaging claim of "gimbal safe." I'll report once I hear back. I didn't have any issues with the one filter I installed. Screwed on smoothly.
In my flights I've not noticed an issue with the gimbal having an issue with the extra weight. I recognize that it could become an issue down the road. I also understand that the copter is not made for a lifetime of flights. I'm sure it has a rated service life.
Mark.
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Polar pro had filters for vision plus and gopro for over a year. I don't recall hearing any posts on this forum related to gimbal burnouts. However, I suspect they probably have not done a stress test either given the limited time it's been out
Just wanted to update that Jeff has turned my opinion on Polarpro completely around. He handled the situation great and I have nothing but good things to say now that everything is said and done.
They (Polar Pro) told me yesterday that they did 200+ flights on each of their 3 Phantom 3's to test them, and saw no issues up to that point.
The Polar Pro CP lens weighs more than the ND's.
I'd love it if they (or someone) could shave a gram or more off the weight of each.
Just an update on a post I made in the other Polar Pro review thread. I mentioned a problem with ultra tight threads on the ND8 filter. I e-mailed them last week, they immediately responded and replacements arrived yesterday. I tested the ND8 this morning and it threads on all the way (a little tight but nothing to be concerned about).
Kudos to Jeff for the quick response. Looking forward to running it on my next shoot and reporting back.
Kudos to Jeff for the quick response. Looking forward to running it on my next shoot and reporting back.
During my email exchanges w/ Dan of Polar Pros, he also stated they've had over 200 flights w/ their filters and no known issues - as stated above.
Mark.
Mark.
I also was very upset with their communication about my order, but at the end of it all, these guys took care of me and regained my trust. They admitted not being prepared for the demand and mishandling the communication to their customers. They took care of me and I imagine anyone else who reaches out to them now.
Jeff,
I'm a bit confused by your site. For the P3 filters at the top of page it it says "Availability: In Stock", but down at the bottom it says: "BACKORDER: New design shipping July 17th, 2015" - which is correct?
re: http://polarprofilters.com/shop/DJI-Phantom-3-Filter
Just FYI .... we finally got a sunny day here, so I attempted to thread up my PolarPro filters onto my P3P.
None of them would thread. I refuse to force them on - for fear I will ruin the threads.
This is not a DJI issue ..... the PolarPro Filter threads are off spec, and that's just the reality.
Now I will definitely wait until a lot of P3 users have tried the new models PolarPro says it's going to release soon.
None of them would thread. I refuse to force them on - for fear I will ruin the threads.
This is not a DJI issue ..... the PolarPro Filter threads are off spec, and that's just the reality.
Now I will definitely wait until a lot of P3 users have tried the new models PolarPro says it's going to release soon.
Jeff is the only person here that has acknowledged working at Polar Pro (username: PolarPro), so I'm hoping he checks back here and provides more information.
What I really want to see someone develop and offer for sale is a simple adapter that screws onto the existing thread that enables us to screw in standard filters, possibly in the same 38.5mm size as the inspire. The ultimate would be a barrel adapter that widens a bit to allow us to use fairly standard 40.5mm filter size so we can take advantage of the huge range of filters available in 40.5mm size.
Update: measured the threads on the UV filter and I think they might be 30mm. 30mm is a size that I can find standard filters for on Amazon, so a simple aluminum barrel with the right threading would let us just swap in clear, UV, CP, ND as needed, rather than fighting a big fixed assembly,
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I think a very simple inside threaded 30mm barrel, 7mm deep would match the size of the original and allow us to buy standard 30mm filters and weight almost exactly the same.
I really think we have more leeway on weight considering the camera is not even balanced from the factory. Mine always rests lens down and tilted to the right (motor side down).
Anyway, I want to thanks Jeff for complete refund of my filters!! Good customer care indeed ...
I'm waiting to test new series, they seems a bit lighter !
The best solution from DJI is a new lens with embedded iris ... with 2-3 stops user selectable. The camera cpu has the capability to manage this feature.
I'm waiting to test new series, they seems a bit lighter !
The best solution from DJI is a new lens with embedded iris ... with 2-3 stops user selectable. The camera cpu has the capability to manage this feature.
Hi Guys!
I would be happy to comment on the new filter sets. If anyone is interested please go ahead and post a new thread an tag me in it, as reading the title of this thread is disheartening.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time Email: [email protected] Phone: 949.220.9395
I would be happy to comment on the new filter sets. If anyone is interested please go ahead and post a new thread an tag me in it, as reading the title of this thread is disheartening.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time Email: [email protected] Phone: 949.220.9395
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