Anyone know if there's a ND-filter for the Phantom 3 Pro/Adv camera? I've seen some official DJI-sample footage where obviously no ND-filter was used (you see some jello, like at 00:19 in ). That makes me believe there's no ND-filter available. If there was they would have used it. I think a ND-filter is included with the Inspire 1. Right or wrong? Would the same ND-filter fit a Phantom 3? Will there be an official ND-filter available? Would it even be possible to attach an aftermarket ND-filter? Does the camera have threads? ND-filter is crucial for me. I use it all the time on my P2 with GoPro Hero 4 Black, otherwise I get jello no matter how well I balance my gimbal or props.

Buy some Rosco ND film. Tape it on. Or buy an extra lens cap cut out the center and put in a piece of ND film

I've had ND-film on my GoPro, it didn't work great (got some weird distortion and a bad tint). I want a glass ND-filter, preferably anti-glare coated.

The inspire 1 comes with an ND filter but it is not strong enough for really bright days. We have been asking for stronger ones. I am worried that they will not have an ND Filter for this camera. It is the same camera as the Inspire 1. That could be a problem.

Buy a glass ND filter cut out a circle? Find someone who does stained glass to do the work.

Gatorone30 Posted at 2015-4-11 01:03
The inspire 1 comes with an ND filter but it is not strong enough for really bright days. We have be ...

I guess the internals are the same. But I'm not sure the Phantom 3 camera will take the Inspire 1-filter? I don't think the Phantom 3-camera has threads (which I believe the Inspire 1-camera has).

jliddil Posted at 2015-4-11 01:28
Buy a glass ND filter cut out a circle? Find someone who does stained glass to do the work.

I could do that, but ND-filters should be as neutral as possible. I could buy a real ND-filter and try to cut it down to make it fit on the Phantom 3. But I think DJI should have included a professional ND-filter, at least with the Phantom 3 Professional, or at least offer one as an accessory.

irrbloss@gmail. Posted at 2015-4-11 03:27
I could do that, but ND-filters should be as neutral as possible. I could buy a real ND-filter and ...

DJI "should" get their customer service act together. The "should" do a number of things :-P

The P3 camera has a removable lens cover.  It appears to have some tint to it but it is not as dark as the Inspire ND filter.  I am sure someone will come up with a custom solution as they have done on the Ispire.

Tahoe_Ed Posted at 2015-4-11 05:02
The P3 camera has a removable lens cover.  It appears to have some tint to it but it is not as dark  ...

Is it recommended to fly with the lens cover on? I'm thinking the gimbal might be out of balance or that you stress the gimbal motors?

Snake River Prototyping do good quality, glass filters for the P2V+ so it's only a matter of time before they do the same for the P3.
http://www.snakeriverprototyping.com/v-series-filters

The real question (which hopefully Tahoe_Ed can answer for us) is what diameter the lens barrel has on the P3?

DJI state 20mm in the P3 specs but not sure if that includes the actual lens barrel?

Does anyone know how that measures against the diameter of the P2V+ camera? Can't find any specs on that?

What is this ND filter and what are the benefits?

In simple terms, it reduces the amount of light coming into the sensor and therefore allows the photographer/videographer to select combinations of aperture, exposure time and sensor sensitivity which would otherwise produce overexposed pictures.

Especially helpful when shooting sunsets or during very bright days and you don't want to have a washed-out scene from too much sunlight (not often a worry here in Sweden... )

Tahoe_Ed Posted at 2015-4-11 05:02
The P3 camera has a removable lens cover.  It appears to have some tint to it but it is not as dark  ...

That is Disapointing that DJI did not think to include one. Please shoot an email to corporate for us and have them manufacture an ND filter for us. It is kinda silly not to have one ship with the "Professional" model.

gatorone30@hotm Posted at 2015-4-11 09:13
That is Disapointing that DJI did not think to include one. Please shoot an email to corporate for ...

It has already been brought to the attention of DJI.

power@groovy100 Posted at 2015-4-11 05:55
In simple terms, it reduces the amount of light coming into the sensor and therefore allows the phot ...

That is true, but the most important factor for me is that I can have a longer shutter time on the camera, which removes micro vibrations (which is causing jello in the video) by "averaging" it out.

Tahoe_Ed Posted at 2015-4-11 05:02
The P3 camera has a removable lens cover.  It appears to have some tint to it but it is not as dark  ...

Based on what do you know so?

irrbloss@gmail. Posted at 2015-4-11 15:04
That is true, but the most important factor for me is that I can have a longer shutter time on the  ...

And, Im sorry, Im such a noob, what is jello?

Jerdel Posted at 2015-4-11 19:04
And, Im sorry, Im such a noob, what is jello?

It's caused by the way a CMOS-sensor catches the picture, line by line. If there are movements while the pictures being read you get a "wavy/jiggly" picture. In a movie it shows up as if the picture was made from jello.

You can see what it is here, and how to get rid of it with a ND-filter:

Ok thanks. I guess thats something I have not noticed in my videos. But then again, Im a noob and Ive only done 3 videos with my P2V+V2

Jerdel Posted at 2015-4-11 19:28
Ok thanks. I guess thats something I have not noticed in my videos. But then again, Im a noob and Iv ...

Once you have seen it, it can't be unseen. I consider most of my shots ruined when I get jello in them, but novices (like my father) is still very impressed by them, and he don't know what I talk about when trying to show him the jello...

christer@christ Posted at 2015-4-11 15:50
Based on what do you know so?

I was told by one of the PM's that an ND filter will be available.  I do not know when.

irrbloss@gmail. Posted at 2015-4-11 19:55
Once you have seen it, it can't be unseen. I consider most of my shots ruined when I get jello in  ...

I definately saw it in that video you linked to...that was horrible

Jerdel Posted at 2015-4-11 22:41
I definately saw it in that video you linked to...that was horrible

Yes that's what it can look like without gimbal and with unbalanced motors/props. You will never see that level of jello in the P2/P3 with a gimbal. But there will be some jello, especially if a little windy and when flying over places with details (like forest/terrain). That's why we need ND-filters .

Tahoe_Ed Posted at 2015-4-11 21:39
I was told by one of the PM's that an ND filter will be available.  I do not know when.

They say and claim so much all the time, and later they deny it, but i hope they come to their senses...

christer@christ Posted at 2015-4-12 04:22
They say and claim so much all the time, and later they deny it, but i hope they come to their sen ...

I am only the messenger.  Take that as you will.

Tahoe_Ed, could you please confirm whether the P2V+ and the P3 have the same lens barrel diameter?
In other words, is the P3 lens bigger in size than the P2V+ one?

It would help people like myself enormously who are stuck with old P2V+ filters and would like to put them on a P3.

Thanks!

Tahoe_Ed Posted at 2015-4-11 21:39
I was told by one of the PM's that an ND filter will be available.  I do not know when.

THANK YOU TAHOE ED.  

power@groovy100 Posted at 2015-4-12 16:55
Tahoe_Ed, could you please confirm whether the P2V+ and the P3 have the same lens barrel diameter?
I ...

The barrel is 31.45mm on the P3.  I don't have a P2V+ right now.

Thanks Tahoe_Ed! Well appreciated!

I'm waiting for date release of this:http://polarprofilters.com/shop/DJI-Phantom-3-Filter

RageCam has this available:
http://ragecams.com/shop/nd100-p ... daca523470203bc5246

Tahoe_Ed Posted at 2015-4-11 05:02
The P3 camera has a removable lens cover.  It appears to have some tint to it but it is not as dark  ...

removable lens cover? Mine didn't come with one.

What exactly does a ND filter do?

The front of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro/Adv camera is an UV-filter that unscrews.It can fit a little tight for the first time you unscrew it. I used a part of a rubber glove the first time to get a good grip, turning it counter-clockwise.





I offer ND-filters at www.PhantomFilters.com that can be installed inside the UV-filter.

jliddil Posted at 2015-4-11 00:25
Buy some Rosco ND film. Tape it on. Or buy an extra lens cap cut out the center and put in a piece o ...

I agree.  And... The from glass lens on the P3 unscrews.  You can probably just cut out a circle of ND media and place it inside the glass filter and screw it back on.  Easy way to add an ND behind the glass.

leblanc7513 Posted at 2015-5-12 01:02
removable lens cover? Mine didn't come with one.

The front glass cover unscrews.

FantomDK Posted at 2015-5-13 03:10
Ed, can you advice how to remove that lens cover? It seems to be sit very firmly?

I don't want t ...

I figured out a way:  How to remove a stuck lens cover

Standard disclaimers, use at your own peril, yada, yada..

gil Posted at 2015-5-13 10:46
I figured out a way:  How to remove a stuck lens cover

Standard disclaimers, use at your own peri ...

You can get ND-filters here: www.PhantomFilters.com

Hey Gil can you post  pictures of the camera with the ND filter installed?