What ND filters

Itsagoodalife · Feb 7, 2017

Want to get some nd filters , are the polar pro filters better than the dji ones ? I Read about the weight of the polar pro being to heavy for p4p gimble ? Like the idea of the circular polariser but on a drone it would be hard to set up , thanks for your help and input

smiller · Feb 7, 2017

Itsagoodalife said:
Want to get some nd filters , are the polar pro filters better than the dji ones ? I Read about the weight of the polar pro being to heavy for p4p gimble ? Like the idea of the circular polariser but on a drone it would be hard to set up , thanks for your help and input

I think the 'Shutter' series are the same form factor as the DJI UV filter and only very slightly more weight (not enough to matter), but the Vivid (which include the polarizer ring) are larger/heavier.

Kingpin1965 · Feb 8, 2017

Itsagoodalife said:
Want to get some nd filters , are the polar pro filters better than the dji ones ? I Read about the weight of the polar pro being to heavy for p4p gimble ? Like the idea of the circular polariser but on a drone it would be hard to set up , thanks for your help and input

I have both set of Polar Pro filters. The Cinema Series Vivid Collection and Shutter Collection. Both sets work great on the Phantom 4 Pro. And I have had absolutely no gimbal issues using these filters. They work as advertised. I don't know if the Polar Pro filters are better then DJI's filters. But I don't see how the DJI filters could top the Polar Pro filters. They are that good.

ReneC · Feb 8, 2017

Since a polarizer's effect varies with angle, results can appear uneven when using a wide angle lens. Some portions of the scene might be in a direction which is directly into the sun, whereas others might be at a right angle to the sun. In that case, one side of the photo would have a strong polarizer effect, whereas the other side would not.

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AIRSPACE · Feb 8, 2017

Maybe worth considering.. DJI ND filters fit in stock gimbal protector. Will need to mod it to fit the PP until they release a polar pro gimbal (and if you think its worth the $$)

**Only for Polar pro ND with Polarisation

smiller · Feb 8, 2017

AIRSPACE said:
Maybe worth considering.. DJI ND filters fit in stock gimbal protector. Will need to mod it to fit the PP until they release a polar pro gimbal (and if you think its worth the $$)

I think the PP Shutter series (ND only) can use the stock gimbal lock, it is the Vivid series (with polarizer) that don't work with the gimbal lock (unless it is modified.)

AIRSPACE · Feb 8, 2017

smiller said:
I think the PP Shutter series (ND only) can use the stock gimbal lock, it is the Vivid series (with polarizer) that don't work with the gimbal lock (unless it is modified.)

Oh that is a good point.. Fixed. I am still waiting for mine

KevMo Photog · Feb 8, 2017

Polar Pro Shutter Collection is my choice for sure. Don't want to mess with CL Polarizers on this tiny camera and lens. And the gimble protector cover does barely fit but not all the way on. So I just take a Dremel tool and cut out the front part of the stock gimble cover. I did the same thing on my P4 until Polar Pro made a cool gimble protector for it. I'm sure they are gonna make a new one for the P4P asap I'm guessing. I still do need an ND 4 for those late eveing sunset flights though. Wish Polar Pro would make a set with a 4,8,16 and 32. LOL

Grizz1 · Feb 8, 2017

I got an email from scott yesterday about the ND 4 for P4P and he said they were not going to make a ND4 for the P4P

KevMo Photog · Feb 8, 2017

Grizz1 said:
I got an email from scott yesterday about the ND 4 for P4P and he said they were not going to make a ND4 for the P4P

Hate to hear that because a 4 can really come in handy at dusk.

Grizz1 · Feb 8, 2017

KevMo Photog said:
Hate to hear that because a 4 can really come in handy at dusk.

yeah I know, I wanted one too.

Kingpin1965 · Feb 8, 2017

KevMo Photog said:
Polar Pro Shutter Collection is my choice for sure. Don't want to mess with CL Polarizers on this tiny camera and lens. And the gimble protector cover does barely fit but not all the way on. So I just take a Dremel tool and cut out the front part of the stock gimble cover. I did the same thing on my P4 until Polar Pro made a cool gimble protector for it. I'm sure they are gonna make a new one for the P4P asap I'm guessing. I still do need an ND 4 for those late eveing sunset flights though. Wish Polar Pro would make a set with a 4,8,16 and 32. LOL

I use the ND4/PL in low light from the Polar Pro Vivid Collection. I use the filter for the ND not the PL. Video looked good using this filter in low light.

jcknows0 · Feb 8, 2017

Why are the DJI filters not available yet for the 4 Pro. Its been out for months. C'mon DJI!

smiller · Feb 8, 2017

jcknows0 said:
Why are the DJI filters not available yet for the 4 Pro. Its been out for months. C'mon DJI!

They are available, in ND 4, 8, and 16. Or at least as available as anything ever really is from the DJI Store

Phantom 4 Pro - ND8 Filter | DJI Store

AIRSPACE · Feb 9, 2017

jcknows0 said:
Why are the DJI filters not available yet for the 4 Pro. Its been out for months. C'mon DJI!

They are I got mine last week. www.rcgeeks.co.uk

CleethorpesKid · Feb 9, 2017

Has anyone had any experience with Freewell filters?

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tml4191 · Feb 10, 2017

This guy's filters are legit: DJI Phantom 3 ND Filters and Accesories - Made in Chicago USA - DitzCo

RyanK · Feb 10, 2017

Are the higher number filters (IE 16/32) really that necessary for the pro? Can't you just raise the aperture to compensate and thus have less need for higher ND filters?

RyanK · Feb 10, 2017

tml4191 said:
This guy's filters are legit: DJI Phantom 3 ND Filters and Accesories - Made in Chicago USA - DitzCo

Those add more weight to your gimbal, which isn't good. Plus they are just for the Phantom 3 and 4 . . . not the Pro

smiller · Feb 10, 2017

RyanK said:
Are the higher number filters (IE 16/32) really that necessary for the pro? Can't you just raise the aperture to compensate and thus have less need for higher ND filters?

In bright sunlight even fully stopped down you mat not be able to achieve optimum shutter speed, also lens performance suffers somewhat at very small (physical) apertures so you want to stay away from them if possible. What is 'necessary' is subjective because it varies with intended use (for non-critical use you don't really have to use ND filters at all), but if you want maximum control (i.e. able to hit the aperture/shutter speed/ISO sweet spots) you will want a full set of ND filters.