You aren’t into photography unless you’ve experimented with a Cokin P124.
As for the medium format stuff, I spent more than enough time trying to clean vaseline off glass squares :o)
I had the full set of Cokins at one point, tried every one of them but quickly realised I had wasted my money. The starburst was great though 
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Just been out with my mini SE for a bit of practice. Not much wind, but a lot of light. I think the ND32 coped, but I was wondering if a 64 would be a useful investment? Anyone use one regularly?
I should add that I am into video rather than stills. No waterfalls as yet.
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I’m probally not the best person to answer but I used a 64 last year on a bright day just messing about pictures we’re fine but not of any great interest , I’ve watched videos on YT people going much darker for stills & motion blur , if your looking for blur I’m sure the guy said the darker the better , there’s plenty on YT hope this helps.
I was using an ND 64 on Sunday mid afternoon, would have used 128 if I had one. as I struggled to get to 1/50 of a second. I have a Mini 3 which has a fixed aperture so a bit less flexible that drones that allow for a variable aperture.
Kind of you to reply. Thanks Kirky
That’s really useful to know, thanks. I am a bit of a spendaholic, and I didn’t know whether flyers in the UK ever used 64s much for videography.
For some reason my question (i.e. are ND 64 filters popular in UK conditions) got merged with this topic, which is about how to use ND filters in general. I wanted to know if videographers in the UK ever found that the lighting conditions ever warranted an ND that hefty. No offence to the administrators, but I would plead that this is a different question, and the answer, and indeed the question are likely to get lost here.
It depends partly on your camera. The DJI Mini 3 has an unusually large aperture, and it is fixed, so we are using ND 64, 128 and possibly 256 to get its shutter speed down. There are some Chinese sets offering 8/16/32 for the Mini 3 which will be useless for this purpose.
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Indeed. f 1.7. The Mini SE has a slightly larger fixed aperture at f 2.8, but does have similar issues. I have an f4 to f32 set, and have yet to use the f4 or f8. But probably the best approach is not to fly in very bright conditions. I find it hard to see this tiny drone anyway in very bright sun. It is just the odd occasion where you have no alternative…
Morning Everyone
I realise there are many posts / comments about filters & I’m aware that presumably , should I buy a set it will come with instructions on which to use when . I am currently playing around with my new DJI mini 2 getting used to handling etc & fortunate to have been issued a permit to practice on the 47 acre site I work at out of hours . The client is beginning to carry out some building work & and I expect there will be a lot more dust around to be kicked up , therefore I wondered which single one I should get for the time being , more from a protection from debris angle than a filming one
Do a google search for mini2 UV filter.
I would also avoid TOAL from the ground if the place is that manky. Hand launch, landing mat, or find somewhere nice and clean. The props will kick up A LOT of dust.
Hi mynameisjoe
Purchased a 55cm landing mat which I use even when toal from the car park area , so all good in that respect
In terms of filters , all I’ve found so far were posts/ comments about filter sets , I guess my question is more along the lines of , should I decide to buy a single filter , am I better to purchase a higher number (16 - 32) or a lower number 4 - 8) - or am I just as well getting a decent set from the outset ?
If all you’re wanting to do is protect the lens then a simple, single UV filter will do the trick.
If you’re wanting to get nicer, smoother video then the ND filters are what you are after. The lower numbers I have found to be pretty useless so far. But then I am more into the photography side of things, for which they are not much use. From memory I have used the ND64 more than any of the other ND filters
Brilliant
cheers for the advice , I may just opt for a reasonably priced set of ND filters
I bought This set and haven’t had any issues. The ND8 would probably be ok for use as a protective filter, obviously it will slow your shutter down so if not in good light you might get some camera shake and blurred/unsharp images.
I doubt it, but there’s lots of knowledgeable people here more than willing to help you get the best.
Hi All
Being a drone pilot for the last 2 years
I hear all good stuff with filters … so purchase some freewells for my Mavic Mini pro 3
So I not into the knowledge into shutter speeds and Fstops. So yesterday place a ND4 on drone and Fly I. Local park … on a bright cloudy day 2 mins vids
Look back on vids and how disappointed it is
Vids ok… but very lack shapeless and soft tones
Compared without filter … seems like I missing out some sought of knowledge … as everybody raves about them … help please. Thank you
Steve .
Hi @Tooting37 Ive moved your post here, lots of useful info.
Personally I don’t use them, lots of debate, grab a coffee and read on
Have a watch of @ianinlondon video, it may bust some myths
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