bengalboy69
First Officer
Flight distance : 11134446 ft
United States
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I have the ND8 and ND16 DJI filters made especially for the Phantom 4. The filters are actually more expensive than the Polar Pros and I'm assuming its because of the construction. Unlike the other member, I find both filters to be easily attached/removed from the camera. The machining of the threads is precise and the coating around the lens frame matches the Phantom 4 camera which I like. Weight is the same as the UV filter that is OEM on your Phantom 4. The only difference I can see between the DJI filters and the OEM UV filter is the lack of a rubber O-Ring inside the frame. Neither DJI ND filter has this O-Ring and yet after two Phantom 4 drones, both UV filters had it. The O-Ring just kind of snugs down the filter when attached. The DJI ND filters are nice, clean, glass and quality construction. You definitely cannot go wrong with the purchase. Ultimately, a ND filter just needs to be clean and abberation free. The DJI filters are optical quality glass/plastic and constructed just like the Phantom 4 camera. A perfect match visually, the DJI filters don't add weight and allow you to use the stock gimbal guard. They cost more, though, I would say I was happy to pay it based upon the points made. I recommend the ND16 as your first filter and a ND8 as a second filter. I discovered that the ND8 just isn't dark enough for bright, summer days on the water in Alabama. The ND16 gives me a good shutter speed without over exposure. Remember the ND8 is a two stop down from f.2.8 and the ND16 is a three stop down from f2.8 aperture. ND32 would be a good choice for people shooting at the beach and sunny tropical areas. |
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