Which ND filters do you own and which ones do you findyourself using mostly? Can vote up to 2 options.

As for me I only have ND8 and ND32 and I use the ND32 more than the ND8 but obviously depends on the conditions/time of day.

ND8 or 16, We don't get much sunny weather in Scotland..

same here.....ND16 most of the time or ND8 in partly cloudy conditions.....and no filter in low light dusk type conditions....

Not invested too many filters yet.  Currently us a UV lenses filter. Bought it more for a lense  protector really. Will look at the other filters. What makes do you guys recommend?

Depends what time of day it is, but ND 16 is most used..

ShadyDealer Posted at 2017-5-15 09:09
Not invested too many filters yet.  Currently us a UV lenses filter. Bought it more for a lense  protector really. Will look at the other filters. What makes do you guys recommend?

I use the Taco-RC set and am pleased with them, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of the major brands with the exception of the DJI filters because they break easily.

Polar Pro Cinema Series Viviid collection and probably the 16 ND/PL. I like the gradient on the polarizer as I am often over water which allows you to adjust the reflection for the sun and the water at different levels.  It's perfect for me. I love it.

I have the vivid collection in preparation for a trip to Thailand where I'm planning some sea footage. I haven't tried them yet, as all the stuff about calibrating it and only being able to fly in one direction is putting me off.

Jenkins Posted at 2017-5-15 11:27
I have the vivid collection in preparation for a trip to Thailand where I'm planning some sea footage. I haven't tried them yet, as all the stuff about calibrating it and only being able to fly in one direction is putting me off.

You'll get some incredible footage in a Thailand. One of my fave places. Are they fairly relaxed on the use of Drones over there?

Do any of you know if or think the Freewell multi-coated ND filters glass and coatings are as good as or close to the PolarPro Cinema series?  Thanks!

ShadyDealer Posted at 2017-5-15 11:33
You'll get some incredible footage in a Thailand. One of my fave places. Are they fairly relaxed on the use of Drones over there?

As far as the law goes it's pretty much the same as UK and US laws. Just common sense type stuff. I certainly wouldn't be flying in Bangkok. I like to escape the populated areas anyway so hopefully won't be a problem.  I have spent a lot of time in Thailand, but this will be my first visit with the drone. Knowing what I do about the way things work there I'm prepared to be asked to pay the odd 'fine' to any nearby police officers. If you know what I mean!

Skold Posted at 2017-5-15 11:57
Do any of you know if or think the Freewell multi-coated ND filters glass and coatings are as good as or close to the PolarPro Cinema series?  Thanks!

I can't remember ever seeing a head-to-head comparison between any two sets of Mavic filters, so it's hard to say if the optics on one set are superior to the other. What I do know is that the comments I've seen on the Freewell filters -- as with the other brands including Polar Pro -- have been largely positive, so I doubt you'd regret buying them.

I mainly use ND16 it seems to make my pictures and video's Pop with nice color

ND8 for sunset time, ND16 for sunrise to noon

jlegit Posted at 2017-5-18 23:08
ND8 for sunset time, ND16 for sunrise to noon

In UK, so generally 8/16.

Using the DJI ones. They got some bad reviews due to someone breaking them, but I found them useful, and they can just stay on. Mostly 8.

I need to buy some.

I got my DJI Filters today and used ND16, was quiet sunny, almost to sunny to ghet the shutter speed to 60

Pello Posted at 2017-5-23 09:27
I got my DJI Filters today and used ND16, was quiet sunny, almost to sunny to ghet the shutter speed to 60

I try to keep mine at 50, avoids jello effects and all the other issues.

travelrikk Posted at 2017-5-24 23:38
I try to keep mine at 50, avoids jello effects and all the other issues.

@Travelrkk Are you shooting 30fps shutter speed 50?

I use the Polar Pro series...mostly use 16 except of course in low light....I'm not crazy about the way any of the filters have to be put on and taken off...hard to do without fingerprints and fearing you'll bust the gimbal or something.....

I guess it's different out in California, I use 32 almost exclusively.

jamesw Posted at 2017-5-25 16:24
@Travelrkk Are you shooting 30fps shutter speed 50?

No 24/25fps, 50 shutter speed. Try to keep shutter speed at least double the fps

Found using a ND4 is good. Specifically in the UK anyway

I usually use 8, since it is in the middle for the weather and cloudiness around me it works, while it doesn't make it too dark

Some of the videos I recorded in Phuket, Thailand without any filter.
Looks fine for me though.
You can take a look.


Cheers.

It's sunny here...

any recommended video settings without ND filters?

Do i need ND32 if i live in Malaysia and film during high noon? thinking of getting the polar pro vivid series but it doesn't come with an ND32 filter

Skold Posted at 2017-5-15 11:57
Do any of you know if or think the Freewell multi-coated ND filters glass and coatings are as good as or close to the PolarPro Cinema series?  Thanks!

Hey there,

All our ND filters are made of HD optical glass 6Pack  & Hybrid  are DOUBLE side multicoated filters.

All Freewell filters are backed with Life Time warranty .

Thanks
Harry from Freewell

Arcaniz Posted at 2017-6-18 09:59
Do i need ND32 if i live in Malaysia and film during high noon? thinking of getting the polar pro vivid series but it doesn't come with an ND32 filter

I find it is safe to used ND16 most of the day for video and photos, cheers from Brunei