How to Pick the Right ND Filter for Your DJI Mini 3 or Any Drone
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- Picking the right ND filter for the DJI Mini 3 can be tricky but if you follow these simple steps I will help you learn how to pick the right one every single time. This method works for the mini 3 pro and just about any other drone on the market!
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Thank you for explaining this so clearly, watched about 5 videos on this subject and this is the first one that i feel like i learned something from.
You’re welcome!!
yay! i was looking forward to this. I just received my Freewell nd filters yesterday!
Awesome
I'm a new drone owner and learning about camera settings and filters. THANK YOU for this awesome explanation of the filters!!
you are welcome!
Got My ND4 Today! Looking Forward to the Bright Day Kit on Friday! Thank You For This Video Jake! 👍👍👍
Nice!!
Having a DJI Mini 3 Pro as my first drone and some ND filters just delivered, this is exactly the video I needed! Thanks ❤️
Fantastic!! Be sure and watch my how to fly drones for beginners video as well!!
Congrats man, Planning to buy it as well, btw what are the accessories that you bought with the drone?
@@JakeSloan I just picked up my mini 3 with flymore kit, and picked up Nd filters, kind of intimidated how to fly this thing now lol, I will check out your beginners video first
@@JakeSloan what set of ND filters which you recommend for a mini 2 im looking for a 4 pack jake
Thanks
Thanks for the info. I previously heard shutter speed twice frame rate. Would you always stick with pro settings or would auto settings compensate if no filters? Sorry if question sounds dumb
Absolutely fantastic video. No BS. Just pure useful content. THANK YOU!
thanks!
I got my M3P last week filters came in over the weekend. Thanks for these tips!!!
awesome!
Thanks very much for this, Jake. I had my new Mini 3 Pro out to a beautiful location over the weekend. Since I haven't been able to source the filters I want yet the video results were slightly less than impressive.
Glad to hear it. I put a link in the description that should lead you to filters that are available or will be soon
This is one of the best videos on this topic. Thank you for this
awesome and you are welcome
The best video I’ve seen for Mini 3 Pro and ND. Thanks!
Wow, thanks!
You're a legend Jake, awesome video! Thankyou
thank you!
Very informative and easy to follow. Thank you for taking the time to make this. You got a new subscriber! 🎉😊
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks for this video and your other one on ND filters for DJI mini 3. Got the DJI ND filter set for mini 3, it includes only 4, 6, and 8 stop ND filters, so far been living with 6 stop (ND64) filter in daytime. I’ll give the 8 stop (ND264) a try when flying over a river and try the 4 stop at sunset.
The nd264 might be great for really bright sunny days!
best video i’ve seen so far on ND filters, subscribed
Thanks!
I appreciate this and all of your tutorials! You’ve helped/replied to me be for. Mahalo from Kauai’i Hawai’i!
Thanks Richie!!
Thanks for this, Jake!
You’re welcome!
Thanks for this, Jake! This was very helpful. I have those same NDs.
You’re welcome!
also if you don’t mind my chiming in, when I have tested the filters for which one to use, I also view the histogram. It is a pretty good indicator of which filter to use. The histogram should be in the middle and even as possible. You will notice that with a too light of a filter or too dark the histogram goes way far to the left or right. Thanks for your videos! super appreciate the time you spend to help others.
Agree!
Good video and tips Jake. I received my Polar Pro Nd filters yesterday.
Awesome!!
Great explanation, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video. Concise and informative and wasn’t a marketing video. Thanks so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. Packed a lot of information! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, great video!
You’re welcome!
I really feel that I’ve learnt so much ever since I came across your channel, thankyou so much for the advice 👌🏻 massive like and sub
Thanks so much Mark!!
This is great video for beginners. Even so, the video is a year old, still great info shared. I am also new using drones and I found this video very helpful right on point.👍🏽 thank you for sharing your knowledge. 👏🏽👏🏽
Awesome!
Great video thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you Jake!
You’re welcome
Awesome content will be watching more of your videos. 👍
Thank you
Great tips!!!!! Very well explained!!!
Fly safe people
Thanks!
Thank you! Was literally looking for this exact video! 😂
Awesome!!
Yes! great Video I just bought me the DJI mini 3 Pro and didnt know which ND filter to buy. I also live in Southeast Alaska and your in my neck of the woods so perfect! Thanks for the great video. I live in Sitka Alaska by the way :) Thanks Jake! Subscribed !
Nice! I hope to make it to Sitka sometime this year or next!!
Well done Jake.
Thanks Bob!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Great videos, subscribed
Awesome, thank you!
Jake, Thanks! Once again packed full of info. I just flew a sunrise city skyline with my Mavic 3 this morning and I didn't want to return to swap ND filters. A bit of a challenge, but I started with a 16 and flew several passes to burn through the battery, but after, I certainly had to go up to an ND32 once I had the drone back. But I find with such directional light the east face of the buildings were almost blowing out the highlights and the south facing shadows were pretty dark.
Yeah the dynamic range of bright sun lit surfaces and dark shadows is really hard to get right on any drone
Auto 😂
Same here. Even swapping out with CPL I get back home and footage was not so good. Years ago o took a CSI photography class and what I learned is still so applicable today. One word : lighting. Just that one moment in the day when no matter what drone - the footage is. Epic.
Thanks precisely the info I was looking for
Glad I could help
I’ve also subscribed them drone shots on the snow wow
Was planning on getting the 3pro being new but the mini two is awesome. In the right hands
Thanks for sharing legend
My pleasure!!
I've been watching ND filter videos all day and you finally made it all make sense and sound so simple. Thank you! Subbed and looking forward to learning more from you 🙌🏽
Awesome, thank you!
Great video!!
Thanks
Very helpful 👍👍
Excellent
Very good video just about to get a mavic pro 2 and filters were a bit confusing but now i feel better i went for the freewell budget pack, this shows how a filter is a must have item in your drone bag. still looking for a holder to accommodate a 14-inch tablet but i don't think they make them yet? properly just go with a good phone
Thank you and I don’t know about a tablet holder for something that large
Hi Jake.....Air 2S came with 4,8,16,32 ND's. Then I bought 8 pack Freewell ND/PL. Being new to all of this. My first attempt looked terrible. Took video of a sunny day 2 hours before sunset. Left camera on auto and used a 4 ND/PL. The video ended up with blotchy dark blue segments as I yawed around. So after watching this gives me a better idea how to calibrate my settings and filter choices. By the way. As fast as you speak. You'd qualify for an ATC at an airport.....LOL
Hahahahahaha I did almost go into the field but realized pretty quickly the stress level wasn’t for me 😂😂😂. Now I just try to repeat back what they say 😜
great video!
Thanks!
@@JakeSloan np! Just got a a mini 3 pro today so this is so helpful
3:33 was watching and said wtf! When I saw my building 🤣. I’ve taken similar footage and it tweaked me out. Great video
Hahahaha that’s awesome!!!
I wanted to know where nd 4 is used. And you said what I wanted to hear thanks bro❤
You're welcome 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience 🍻. What I have noticed on my DJI mini2 is that you need to also have some knowledge about photography /video before thinking to buy filters. I have got the Skyreat filters set and I must say is not what I have expected, I mean you need to setup lots of settings with these filters otherwise you buy something that is not really make any difference.
agreed!
tytyty
very interesting
you're welcome
It’s almost like Jake’s been stalking my search history. I was JUST looking this up when this video popped up on my subscriptions 😆
Rofl glad to hear it!
This is one of the best videos l have seen about filters. I finally understood it, Thanks 😊 l have one question, do l gain anything by having a filter if l keep my camera on auto?
Thanks! yes you still get better motion blur
Hey Jake ! Just found your post. Looks like you’re filming in Seward? I’m in Seward also. Thanks for the awesome video. I’m still learning ND Filters on my MP3.
Nice and yeah I come to Seward a lot to film!
THIS is exactly the kind of stuff amateur photographer/drone pilots can use. I have tried and true methods I rely on, but ALWAYS appreciate variations in approach to getting these right. I like VND for the convenience of keeping one filter on the drone, fast tuning of exposure, etc. They are not perfect, though with 2 pieces of glass can introduce weird flares, vignette and other undesirable aberration.
The hardest choice for me is when I have variable aperture. Would you:
Adjust as much as possible with aperture, adding ND Filters,if still needed to reach 180 shutter OR:
Go for a mid-level aperture, with the better image quality provided, and use as much ND Filtering as needed to do most of the light reduction, having aperture at an optimal setting?
I'm an analytical type (if that wasn't painfully apparent) and get caught up over-thinking things. By the time I've settled on a plan, the sun has set, and the moment is lost, lol!
I typically go the second route with VNDs. Set them so I have the widest option for settings on the drone without needing to come back land and adjust.
@@JakeSloan That's why I watch your content. Cut to the chase! Big thanks, and perfect logic!
Love those PNW beaches!
The best!
Hi Jake, I've been watching your videos about camera lenses and I really learned a lot! I now have a mini 3 pro drone. I am just confused on the last part of this video when you said that ND 4 is the best for capturing the sunset or sunrise. Sunset/rise light is pretty song and would it be better to use a higher ND's like the 64 or more?
It does depend on the conditions but very I usually end up at 4 or 8 for sunset because I also like to capture blue hour after
Hi Jake. Very helpful video, thanks for doing it.
By the way, what mic are you using?
This was the DJI mic
thnx for the explanation, i wonder if u would use something like an ND8 for night videos?
I don't use anything for night videos as it's just too dark
Hi! I really appreciate you for making TH-cam Videos to help people like me learn about drones. I don't have a drone license yet so I know that I probably should fly the mini 4 pro, mini 3 pro, or mini 3 because they are under 249g. I feel like the DJI Mini 4 Pro is probably the best drone for me. I was wondering if you could give me any links for LUTS to use, semi-cheap ND filters, and a good book for beginners flying drones.
if you watch my mini 4 review I have links for the LUTs I use there and I would agree it's a fantastic drone to start out with and use
@@JakeSloan Thanks a lot!
This helped me pick DJI ND kit instead of Freewell kit! Thx
Nevermind, DJI shipping fees aren’t worth it… Freewell it shall be
Fantastic!
great. I used 4k30fps, i know i need double the framerate for shutter speed, but what if i need to crack up the shutter speed more, up to what shutter speed is the sweet spot. I only have 8, 16 , and 32 for my dji avata
Then you definitely want to use the strongest ND you have and then set your shutter speed to get the right exposure and just go with it
Hi Jake, thanks for the video! a little off topic, but I'm hoping you can help me out. Do you recommend using a polarizing filter for glacier photography? will it help enhance the blue pools/ ice? Thanks for your input
It will help bring out the blue in the pools and sky and a little bit in the ice
@@JakeSloan ok great, thanks for your help!
Hoping you can guide me. I was hoping to drone photography on the Scottish highlands in June. Do you reckon I buy the ND4+ND8+ND16+CPL or ND8/PL+ND16/PL+ND32/PL+ND64/PL filters? Thanks much.
for photography get the ND+PL filters
One of the better cohesive summaries for us noobs.
How would you use a 128,256,512,200 pack worth it? And how would you shoot with those?
I do use 128 256 and 512 sometimes for hyperlapses and slow shutter photos during the day and they work really well. I also use nd 1000 some times
Hello Jake! I need help calibrating my dji mini 3 pro. I notice that when i have it fly, it moves sideways a bit. Do you have a video for this?
I do not but it sounds like it may not have solid GPS signal, be sure it says home point updated before you take off and that it shows 15 or more satellites while flying. You also may need to do a compass calibration
Could you use the histograph while escalating ND filters to take some of the subjectivity out of it?
yes you could
Thanks for the clear explanation! So, if you are filming by daylight, 90% chance that you have to put on a ND filter right? And why not using a variable ND filter instead of pulling of and putting on different ND filters. I am always scared to damage the gimbal as the gimbal of the mini 3 feels so fragile.
there aren't many variable ND filters for drones but if one is made for your model of drone then yes absolutely, it makes it so you only need to carry 1 or 2 filters instead of a whole set
Thanks for dumbing it down for me 😂 😂 appreciate it.
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But can someone explain what "noise" means in terms of increasing iso? Like what exactly is "noise"
You'll see particles in the shadows of the image
Nice Video Jake! 👍👍👍 I have the DJI Mini 2 and film in 4K but with no ND Filters my footage is really Wavy and Static like.
Do You think That's Because I don't Have ND Filters or do You think I need to lower the Quality of the Video, or is it Just TH-cam?
ND filters will really help.
@@JakeSloan Okay Thank You so Much!
Great video thank you. Which ND filters should I buy for my mini 3 pro? also which one should I use for snowy mountains? Thank you
I would highly recommend the Freewell all day kit for the mini 3 pro!
@@JakeSloan Thanks mate, I appreciate it
@@JakeSloan what do you think about the ones DJI has listed on their website? The free fall ones don’t support wide camera
Thank you for the great info! Do you / Can you shoot in d-cinelike when using nd filters?
of course ND only change the exposure
:) exactly what i do
ND filter 💕 loves d-cinelike 💓
M8 thanks for the info. I’m wondering.. I’m flying a DJI avata.. and I want to choose a ND filter. But the problem is that you’re flying open areas with lots of light and darker areas for example inside. How do you pick the right filter on those situations combined?
you have to kind of find the middle ground and then allow the ISO to be in auto mode
Hi Jake, what brand of nd/pl filters do you recommend for a mini 2. Please advise.. thx
Freewell makes a great set!
Sorry if this is a silly question but I am trying to figure out the mm on my mini 3 pro. I can’t seem to find the mm. I have EV instead of that and it doesn’t automatically change.
EV is the exposure index and you want to keep that close to 0
I haven’t invested in polarized filters yet. I am going to fly my drone around at a camping trip and on the lake to record the family riding jet skis. Would my ND filters be fine or would you recommend a polarized filter?
regular nd filters will work just fine, unless you want to cut the reflections down off the water
I live on an island with lots of water, should I get both ND Filters plus Polarize filters or just one and which one?
Just about every shot would include some water pound or lake if I got high enough.
Either one will work but the polarized will help you see down into the water a little bit better
Do u suggest a CPL or UV filter for still photos? Thanks!!
If you are near water then use a CPL I don’t find a UV filter all that useful
Should I rather get the polarized filter or the nd filter? There are nd filters WITH polarized filter. Are they good? Do they also have good motion blur?
I show you what they do later in this video
I bought freewell brand mega pack nd filter,, I can't find any clear information about which filter and what it does. I'll be happy if you can help me. Have a nice day
I do have a few videos on ND filters on my channel!
Is a DJI wide angle lens worth it? I'm looking at a 108° wide angle lens for a Mavic 3 Classic.
It's good but you cannot use ND filters with it and you will need to expect some bowing in the image
which kit would you say to get for someone like me who would go to mountain areas and water based areas as well. I'd like to not buy boh as thats gets a bit pricey
I would just get the standard ND filters. That’s what I use 99% of the time
What about still photography? I use my drone more for that than for video. What filters for what conditions...
For photo work if you want to blur movement then ad a fairly strong ND filter, but for the most part you will use polarizer filters around water etc to get rid of reflections. I'll have to put together a video about it!
What is a good set of ND filters for a Mini 2? I'm just an amateur and don't expect to go much beyond that.
Freewell makes a good set
do you recommend buying this drone even If you have an Air2s? (Just purchased it and it arrived today but idk) 🤔
I would just use this drone if you just got it
Thanks Jake. As someone on a budget and not trying to make a living with drones, is it appropriate to use combo ND/PL filters rather than have multiple sets of filters?
Absolutely
@@JakeSloan Thanks for that.
@@JakeSloan Maybe the better question would be is there any time that I shouldn't use a polarized filter?
Plan on getting the combo next order. I hear CPL filter should be shot at 90 degree angle to the sun though.
Jack, where can I buy and what filters for Mavic mini 3 pro? Just one buy with all I need. What should I buy? Freewell mega it's not to much?
I definitely recommend Freewell all day pack for the mini 3 pro at a minimum or if you can get the professional pack
@@JakeSloan thank you another question what do you think about Freewell VND Mist? Some people say it's enough for they minis.
Do the filters also fit on other, non-dji drones?
each filter set is specific to each model of drone you use
So exactly HOW do you set your ISO ? For us rookies who just bought our Mini 3 PRO, thanks
I explain it in the video
Is it necessarily to buy the all day pack and bright day pack? Or if I have to choose one which is best between those 2 pack mentioned above?
If you want to just get one (totally fine!) get the regular nD filter pack not the combo polarized/nD filter pack unless you do primarily photo work
@@JakeSloan thank you and God bless you more!
I've been using nd filters with my Mavic Air for 4 years and like them, but the 'motion blur' seems to 'leak' to the main subject, many times. Isn't 1/60 of a sec too slow to get the sharpest image possible without having it look 'artificial'?
It depends on how well you can keep the subject and drone movement matched. It’s definitely not always easy!
it is shocking that people get this topic wrong despite so many channels such as yours clearly explaining it. One guy just said you do not need ND filters and 200 people in his comments said "Thanks for teaching us". I am happy you explained which ND filters b/c I was confused on which ones to buy. For the mini 1 you needed a 32 most of the time in Africa. Now I realize the ND 64 will replace the ND32 b/c I am now using a Mini 3. I returned the filter set I bought and just got the full freewell set to keep me covered. including the 1000
Thanks for the kind words and great choice!
Great video. What about "night"? No ND filters needed? Thanks! :)
Definitely no ND for anything after sunset
@@JakeSloan Thanks. And where do you keep your lens cap (mini 3) when u r using the freewell ND? I have the same case, but the one from mini 3 doesn't fit!
LPR for night.
@@gianisaerialuniverse-jn2np what is this for?
Thanx for very informative explanation. Just wonder between Polarized and ND filter. Which one should one use? I like the look of the polarized. The color of the sky etc, but what about the motion blur?
You wouod use the same strength as without the polarization. So bright sunny day ND64 PL combo if that makes sense
@@JakeSloan yes that makes cense. I just ordered ND-filters from Skyreat and the package includes only one CPL and 5 ND-filters. So best would be to have combined, but in my case I suppose I need to choose between motion blur or deeper colors? Flying high it's probably no brainer as there is no motion blur visible, but flying low is the tricky one.
@@LionCoupleenRoute you still get motion blur with PL ones. it's just more punchy and less reflections?
@@pres002 thanks. I should get the filters at the end of July. Must test the CPL and see what the shutter speed will be.
Is ND filter and polariser the same thing ?
can be but isnt always the case
First air2 s army out
Cheers Mike!
Great video! I’m looking for an MD filter/PL for the beach that will make the water look the same or more blue along with the sky… I just bought PolarPro ND filters and CPL and I’m not too impressed… It looks the most blue with no filter at all. I’m thi linking ND8/PL since it’s the lowest number came with I don’t have a 4 and even though you said it’s most likely for a cloudy day could I still use it for what I’m looking for at the beach?
I’ve also used an ND 8 on cloudy days especially around water with great success. On polarized filters make sure to rotate it around to get the best position but on cloudy days you will see little to no effect as there isn’t really any direct light to block with the polarized filter
When do i use ND 1000
If you are doing hyperlapses or long exposures
One remark, when I use ND filter it doesn't allow making panorama photos.
Interesting
so does the BRAND MATTER>? ive seen a KAZILLION videos on these filters for our mini 3s and 4s etc... but not much about the brands to buy!!!
the brand does matter somewhat as different brands have differing levels of quality. I highly recommend freewell filters
@JakeSloan I ordered mine they were due here today. They aren't even shipped yet day 9. Free we'll let ya know when we feel like shipping it lol
Is there a time when it doesnt make sense to use an ND filter? I guess it requires the lighting to be perfect?
Or when shooting only photos. Then just changing the shutter speed is fine
Thanks for your help, this has to be the best video regarding this topic!!! Nicely explained! Im not new to drones, i have a mavic 3 cine but just started doing videos and all that and thanks again, My videos are going to be much better now! You deserve a cigar! Anytime/if you visit Scotland give me a shout!!!🫡
Awesome glad to hear it! I haven't been to Scotland in many years but I am dying to come back! someday hopefully
What about ND1000?
I show what that’s useful for here: th-cam.com/video/VOpWbNNTVag/w-d-xo.html basically long exposure photography and hyperlapses
@@JakeSloan thanks.. I just got My freewell All day pack for My mini 3 pro
So of your not moving at 35mph just shoot 60fps and skip this whole video?
Motion blur is better regardless of speed…