DJI Mini 3 Series ND Filter Set (ND16/64/256), Compatibility: DJI Mini 3 Pro, DJI Mini 3

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ND filters are typically made from plastic or glass that has been tinted by a specific amount. Most ND filters for the DJI Mini 3 come in at under 1g in mass so that the Mini 3 can retain its sub-250-gram status. Please note that werecommend only using official DJI ND filters, as they are specially designed to work well with the gimbal camera’s center of gravity. ND filters are used to help manage the exposure of videos and to maintain a natural amount of motion blur. On a less serious note, there's a reason that major lens filter makers don't typically offer a bunch of single-stop filters, especially in the smaller sizes. It's because the difference between a 2 and 4-stop filter or 4 to 8-stop filter will be very slight, possibly not even noticeable. Honestly, just looking at weather conditions, I don't know if I'd be able to accurately determine whether the conditions called for a 4, 8 or 16-stop filter. This is why filter kits typically jump from 32 to 64 to 128 etc. There are two main reasons why photographers use ND filters: the first one is to get very long exposure shots to create a smooth, silky effect in clouds, waterfalls, fountains, or waves. But a drone drifting is not as stable as a camera on a sturdy tripod, therefore it is not possible to use shutter speeds longer than 1 second without introducing unwanted blur. In this example, the effect we get in the waves with a drone is not bad, but it cannot match the much longer exposure obtained with a ground-based camera Using ND filters for long-exposure photography with the DJI Mini 3 Pro ND Filters for Photos with Shallow depth of field

More details about Motion blur, the crucial element of time lapses, in my dedicated article Limitations in Drone Photography You also have an option to get the BlueMorphic, GoldMorphic, and Mist filters. What is an ND Filter, and why do you need them on the DJI Mini 3 Pro? White balance: I did not notice any significant differences in the white balance value between the individual ND levels. The color chart was photographed in each case by Datacolor. ND filters are the best-selling accessory for drones, but many users don’t know much about them and often ask if they should buy them and why ND filters are absolutely needed For time-lapses and hyperlapses with the Mini 3 Pro, or any other drone or camera. Using ND filters we can fine-tune the correct amount of motion blur. I would not even attempt a hyperlapse without ND filters ND Filter for the Correct Use of the 180° RuleFor photography with the Mini 3 Pro and with drones in general, ND filters are not a must. For someone really serious about photography, ND filters are a desirable item, but not a necessity Getting closer to the action things are different. These cars on the motorway look more natural when shooting with ND filters at the correct shutter speed, as some motion blur is applied. Without filters, the movement appears jumpy and fake For hyperlapses and photos we use ND filters with values ranging from ND 64 to ND 1000, according to the light conditions. In the case of the DJI Mini 3 Pro on certain occasion, a ND2000 is useful, although not mandatory, due to the very wide aperture of the lens Which ND filters should I buy for the DJI Mini 3 Pro? DJI’s own filter set and any spares will likely be around for as long as that drone model is still actively supported.

If you just got your DJI Mini 3 Pro, don’t forget to get one of these ND filters as one of the accessories for the drone. Most consumer drones don’t offer manual control of the aperture, but even in this case, we can generally expose correctly by using a very fast shutter speed However, the higher MP and CMOS sensor makes it a preferable choice for professional photography since it comes with a camera with adjustable apertures. There is a widespread misconception that ND filters are needed to expose correctly on very bright days, but this is not true. We can use three tools to get the correct exposure: ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed ND64 reduces light by 1/64. An ND64 filter can reduce 4 stops of light. It's often used to blurred motion effects in bright daylight.For example, using aftermarket propellers on a DJI Mini in the UK can deem it a privately-built drone as it is no longer built to manufacturer specifications. I find for cinematic drone shots that a 180-degree shutter angle gives a natural amount of motion blur.

If you film in various light conditions, then I would recommend trying a third-party ND filter set that covers a broad range of filter values, like in the range of ND8 to ND64.DJI offers a darker ND256 filter because of the larger pixel size on the Mini 3 when compared to something like the Mini 2. Whether DJI would honor any warranty claims when using third-party filters is unclear, especially when they offer their own set of ND filters. And when the DJI Mini 3 Pro was finally released, photographers who’ve used any of Freewell Gear products were looking forward to their version of ND filters for the DJI Mini 3 Pro. Pros: The biggest advantage is convenience, because you don't have to carry around a bunch of different filters. Two filters give you coverage between 2 and 512, which is a huge range. Starting at 2, the filtering increments in doubles, so lens filter one gives you 2,4,8,16, and 32. Lens filter 2 gives you stops 32, 64, 128 and 512. This is a HUGE range, and you'd need 10 separate filters to duplicate this functionality. Weight: The filter weighs 1.5g and replaces the camera's lens protector, which weighs 0.7g. The drone therefore weighs 0.8 g more with the filter and therefore remains safely in the range of under 250 g total weight and can continue to be used without a drone license.

The filter frame is made of soft Aircraft aluminum alloy. Each side of the filter contains grooves that enable easy holding for removal and installation. Some of these filter sets also offer multi-coated glass and claim to not impact the color of the light that’s filtered.

Allows you to slow down the shutter speed: The photographer can capture lengthy exposures and motion blurs. The Mini 3 Pro is the only drone or camera that needs ND filters to expose correctly In certain light conditions. Due to its very wide aperture of f1.7, in very bright conditions the image can be overexposed even when choosing the base ISO and the fastest shutter speed The photo would have many white areas that can be difficult to recover.Information in these blown-out areas may be lost.