DJI Mini 4 Pro ND filters

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I’m assuming a few things in this one word answer, but I would say no.

Use filters if you are doing video and have a desire to lower the shutter speed, OR if you’re taking photos and want also to lower the shutter speed.

You might want to lower the shutter speed in video if it’s a bright day and the footage appears choppy.

You might want to lower the shutter speed in photos if you want some motion blur.

An ND filter won’t bring extra contrast or colours or what-have-you to a video or photo. You’ll get that but making sure your exposure is good, and then playing with some sliders in your favourite photo or video editing app.

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Thanks for information. I think it just shows my lack of experience in photography in general. At least I know where to start.
When I have the time whilst it’s windy I will watch some online content.

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https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=180+rule+shutter+speed&sca_esv=0f2a74652bd55361&sca_upv=1&sxsrf=ACQVn08cnaemqbNkwFoJwLk9oUi1CuF4Ag%3A1714399785033&source=hp&ei=KKovZozkO86AhbIPw62swAM&oq=180+rule&gs_lp=EhFtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1ocCIIMTgwIHJ1bGUqAggCMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQLhiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgARI3zVQtgpY2CdwAXgAkAEAmAHvAaAB5QiqAQUzLjMuMrgBAcgBAPgBAZgCCaACmgqoAhDCAgYQswEYhQTCAhAQABgDGOUCGOoCGIwDGI8BwgIQEC4YAxjlAhjqAhiMAxiPAcICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgILEAAYgAQYsQMYgwHCAhEQLhiABBixAxjRAxiDARjHAcICCBAuGIAEGLEDwgILEC4YgAQYxwEYrwGYAxWSBwU0LjIuM6AH8DU&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-hp

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For sunrises, and landscape photography in general, gradient filters help out. They have a dark filter at the top and clear at the bottom to help balance between sky and land.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freewell-Gradient-GND1-2-2-Filters-Compatible/dp/B0CJ2DFJ39/

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Thanks Paul.

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So, to summarise, if you want to use an DN filter for video, they will work best with the correct ISO and shutter speed?

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Yes, but always try and use the ISO100 if you can. I think the highest I’ve gone to is ISO400 in virtual darkness.
I lock my ISO at 100 then use auto for the exposure level with the ND Filter on (usually ND32 or ND64 for really bright days) then look at your shutter speed. If it’s to low change the filter, same goes if it’s too high. Choose the one that is nearest to twice your FPS ie 1/60.

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Thank you, very helpful.

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Hi everyone,
I’ve seen that ND filters are available for drones, and I’m wondering if anyone has experience using them with the DJI Mini 4 Pro. Can anyone recommend a good set? Are they easy to use and choose which one is needed and when? If you’ve tried some yourself, I’d love to hear if they made a noticeable difference and if they’re worth getting.

Cheers :slight_smile:

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I have recently purchased a set of Neewer ND filters and they seem fine. If you are only using the drone for still photography, then I can’t see any reason to use them (other than to maybe protect your lens from damage).

As far as I can see, they are only really of benefit if you are filming relatively fast moving objects and you want to see motion blur… an example might be filming cars travelling down a road (but only if you are relatively low down/close).

If you are a long way away, then the motion blur that they create will not be visible.

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Great for still photography creating motion blur in a water fall or any moving water etc by increasing the shutter speed

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