Has anyone found a heavier ND filter that fits the inspire camera?  At 24fps with a shutter of 1/50 the image is severely overexposed.  Increasing the shutter angle is not a viable option for video shooting.  I can't believe that I am the only person who needs more ND on the camera.

I'm in the same boat - anyone have any links to recommended ND or Polas that will fit and not be too heavy?  I need to buy today if possible.

I have asked both Polar Pro and SRP to come out with ND filters for the Inspire

You're one of many. As a guy who shoots video regularly, I know how important it is to have a 180 degree shutter.

I'm surprised a company hasn't started making 3rd party ND filters yet...

As a stop-gap solution I cut a wratten ND to size and put it in the Inspire filter ring.  I can't be certain if there are any artifacts or ghost images until I view the footage on a large monitor in the DaVinci Resolve room.

You're for sure not the only one...;-) I've spent nights with searching for stronger ND Filters wich fitts the inspires Cam - no succes so far - I think I have to stay with those foils you can cut and put on the original ND Filter or on the UV/Protective Filter...Hope there will be a more usable solution soon...

Are you guys getting grainy footage? I think it's from the internal sharpening. This camera over-sharpens and -1 is too muddy.

I brought 1 set  37mm.

NDF  2,4,8
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product ... 0?ie=UTF8&psc=1
UV,CPL,Warming
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product ... 0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

UM305 Posted at 2015-3-4 10:25
I brought 1 set  37mm.

NDF  2,4,8

http://www.amazon.com/Altura-Pho ... ref=pd_bxgy_p_img_z
I just had these three delivered and testing now .. they fit fine and if anything they are a bit too much... I generally shoot at 1080 60fps

River 1 Posted at 2015-3-4 10:45
http://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Professional-Photography-MagicFiber/dp/B0083WYF4Y/ref=pd_bxgy_p ...

I am using the UV as Clear protector , plus ND or CPL depending the local environment.
Honestly, The AGFA looks much better (made in Japan)

River 1 Posted at 2015-3-4 10:45
http://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Professional-Photography-MagicFiber/dp/B0083WYF4Y/ref=pd_bxgy_p ...

I have these filters as well.. I am concerned that they may be to heavy for the gimbal.. thoughts?

Its been annoying me that there is no other DJI options for filters -
I'm also wanting some feedback  in regards to the filters mentioned above - before purchasing - are they ok to use in regards to their weight with the Inspire camera ?

I recently came across this site: polarprofilters
It seems they specialize in Gopro filters and accessories for action sports and quadcopters. I emailed them asking if they had any plans to produce a filter set for the inspire 1, no response yet... but i let them know the interest was there.

UM305 Posted at 2015-3-4 10:25
I brought 1 set  37mm.

NDF  2,4,8

How are they working? Any problems with them, any info greatly received.

it is a hopeless waiting for information. It would be so easy for the ND DJI supplier to make some more ….. Why he does not do, some one knows that company ?

The Polar Pro filters are crap quality - mine went in the bin. I would imagine anything they come out with for the Inspire will be the same dire glass so I wouldn't bother
The SRP Blurfix are much better. They maybe worth a shot.

Currently waiting on a 37mm Heliopan..... not sure whether weight will be an issue or vignetting but I know the quality will be superb.

Hello Pilots,

Just thought I would leave my two cents here since I currently run ND & Polarizer Filters. I currently own the DJI Phantom 2 Plus and DJI 1 Inspire. I also ordered the Phantom 3 and am waiting on it to arrive in the mail. I am currently running PolarPro Filters on both. In the past I was not very happy with the overall quality of their glass (PolarPro ND Naked filter) on my GoPro paired with my Phantom 2,  but since then they have definitely up'd their game with the recent releases. The glass has great optics and no distortion to the image quality, and the construction is about 1/2 the weight of their old filters by slimming it down to a much more clean design. I am not to familiar with SRP but my guess is its around the same quality, but more expensive (PP runs for $69.99 -3pack). If anyone has used SRP I'd like to know your opinion on them.

Here are the links to the PP Filters I am currently running:

http://polarprofilters.com/shop/DJI-Inspire-1-Filter
http://polarprofilters.com/shop/Vision2PlusNDFilter3pack

-DJIguy

rceye Posted at 2015-3-5 15:43
Its been annoying me that there is no other DJI options for filters -
I'm also wanting some feedbac ...

Hi Rceye,

I have been using PolarPro Filters with my Phantom 2 plus and recently with my Inspire 1. I have had no issues and have not heard of anyone having issues. The DJI UV filter for the Inspire 1 is 4 grams, the PP Filter is roughly 6 grams depending on the filter being used (Polarizer or ND). So the difference in added weight after uninstalling the DJI UV filter and installing the PP Filter is +2 grams, which is not much. Hope this helps!

-DJIguy

scooterlam Posted at 2015-3-4 09:30
Are you guys getting grainy footage? I think it's from the internal sharpening. This camera over-sha ...

If you are shooting in 4k, your monitor must be able to support 4k as well or it will appear grainy.

-DJIguy

If you're looking for high-quality ND filters that are the same weight as the DJI-supplied filters (important for correct balancing of the gimbal), one of our own forum members - Renaat - custom designed a set and outsourced the manufacturing to a factory.  The results and how to order are discussed in this thread:

http://forum.dji.com/thread-13938-1-1.html

DJIguy Posted at 2015-5-15 02:41
If you are shooting in 4k, your monitor must be able to support 4k as well or it will appear grain ...

lol who told you that? WRONG WRONG WRONG. I shoot in 5K on my Red Epic and view the native 5K files on my retina macbook pro and the files don't appear "grainy" but rather beautiful.

I have viewed my 4K files from the Inspire on my Retina Macbook Pro and again, not grainy. You're either underexposing your shots or you're screwed up your post workflow color grade.

scooterlam Posted at 2015-5-18 05:54
lol who told you that? WRONG WRONG WRONG. I shoot in 5K on my Red Epic and view the native 5K file ...

I was way off.

i find this discussion about the filters weight limit (3 or 4 grams) pointless. even a much heavier filter will not affect negatively the gimbal for a very simple reason...... the gimbal is designed to work fine even under  bad weather's conditions. we know and we have tested several times that the gimbal works fine under 5-6 beaufort air.  so if you calculate in grams the  air pressure, of a 5-6 Beaufort condition, on the gimbal, the conclusion is that the gimbal will work fine with heavier filters. this is my opinion and i would buy heavier filters.   what is your opinion?