Favorite Cheap Filters?

ckizer · Mar 28, 2017

I've owned P3P previously and finally pulled the trigger on my mavic drone. Last time I had PolarPro filters, but I wasn't really happy with the price, and they didn't come in a case.

Is there anything budget PL and maybe an ND8 filter you recommend? Polarizer/UV is probably what I want the most. Hopefully it comes in a little case.

Oingo Boingo · Mar 28, 2017

Freewell Filters are awesum and come with a lensbrush and a bag.

mkp2020 · Mar 28, 2017

I like my Taco RC filter set. Using the ND8 alot and like how they fit and don't impact gimbal movement.

ckizer · Mar 28, 2017

Oingo Boingo said:
Freewell Filters are awesum and come with a lensbrush and a bag.

Do they work with the gimbal?

msinger · Mar 28, 2017

ckizer said:
Do they work with the gimbal?

Yes.

You can find a list of other Mavic ND filters that are known to work well here.

Oingo Boingo · Mar 28, 2017

ckizer said:
Do they work with the gimbal?

Yep... I shoot with them. And have have no issues

Squamer · Mar 28, 2017

What is cheap? The Polar Pros are what like 79$? That is pretty cheap no?

Macdarwin · Mar 28, 2017

Heck i even got my 3pack Polarpro (black) for $49 at bestbuy. It doesnt interfere with gimbal at start up.

Squamer said:
What is cheap? The Polar Pros are what like 79$? That is pretty cheap no?

delvecchioforza · Mar 28, 2017

Use taco-rc multicoating and they come with a case.

ckizer · Mar 28, 2017

Squamer said:
What is cheap? The Polar Pros are what like 79$? That is pretty cheap no?

They are really nice, but the price is steep. I noticed that everyone has steep prices. I'll pick it up the PolarPro at Best Buy tomorrow I guess.

Oingo Boingo · Mar 29, 2017

Macdarwin said:
Heck i even got my 3pack Polarpro (black) for $49 at bestbuy. It doesnt interfere with gimbal at start up.

I've never had my Freewells interfere with the gimbal on start.. EVER

mlaczek · Mar 29, 2017

msinger said:
Yes.

You can find a list of other Mavic ND filters that are known to work well here.

hi msinger,

what is your opinion, polarpro or freewell is better?

Hollajandro · Mar 29, 2017

I have these: Amazon.com: Neewer Multi-coated 4 Pieces Filter Kit for DJI Mavic, Mavic Pro Quadcopter, Made of Ultra High Definition Glass and Aluminum Thread Frame, Includes: CPL Filter, ND2 Filter, ND4 Filter, and ND8 Filter: Electronics

Can't beat them for $35 even if you do have to put them on after gimbal initialization.

msinger · Mar 30, 2017

mlaczek said:
polarpro or freewell is better?

Both are very nice. The only thing I don't like about the PolarPro filters is they are harder to remove from the camera. If you're often flying with the same filter, then that won't be such an issue if you keep it attached.

mlaczek · Mar 30, 2017

msinger said:
Both are very nice. The only thing I don't like about the PolarPro filters is they are harder to remove from the camera. If you're often flying with the same filter, then that won't be such an issue if you keep it attached.

thank you for your reply!

what do you think, can i hurt the camera or gimbal because the PolarPro filters more tightens?

msinger · Mar 30, 2017

The gimbal should be fine if you keep the gimbal lock attached and hold the camera steady with one hand when attaching/removing the filters.

mlaczek · Mar 30, 2017

msinger said:
The gimbal should be fine if you keep the gimbal lock attached and hold the camera steady with one hand when attaching/removing the filters.

thank you msinger! you helped me a lot.