Polar pro cinema VS Freewell hybrid filters

WheelzWorld · Mar 14, 2017

I'm wondering if anybody tested both ND/PL filters available and saw a difference?

As Freewell is offering the shipping, it makes a big difference on the price for me but would like to be sure.

As I ordered the official dji normal ND I'm thinking of getting only the PL ones.

vpctv · Mar 21, 2017

WheelzWorld said:
I'm wondering if anybody tested both ND/PL filters available and saw a difference?

As Freewell is offering the shipping, it makes a big difference on the price for me but would like to be sure.

As I ordered the official dji normal ND I'm thinking of getting only the PL ones.

i got the freewell and tested today.. discovered you cant power on with them attached as gimbal can't rotate properly and won't initialise.. this is useless as every time you change batt filter has to come off so you power up again.. i will be sending them back

MavicPro2 · Mar 21, 2017

vpctv said:
i got the freewell and tested today.. discovered you cant power on with them attached as gimbal can't rotate properly and won't initialise.. this is useless as every time you change batt filter has to come off so you power up again.. i will be sending them back

I wouldnt be too sure polar pro dont have the same issue as this as well! There are many mixed reviews of unsuccessful powerups using their cinema series filters. I got the Taco MC filters and they work great and cheaper in the UK. depends where you are I guess?

Red_Raven · Mar 21, 2017

MavicPro2 said:
I wouldnt be too sure polar pro dont have the same issue as this as well! There are many mixed reviews of unsuccessful powerups using their cinema series filters. I got the Taco MC filters and they work great and cheaper in the UK. depends where you are I guess?

Polar pro got updated and the newer batches do indeed pass the gimbal startup procedure. I have them on during startups all the time. Failsafe. [emoji106]

Bunny Too · Mar 21, 2017

WheelzWorld said:
I'm wondering if anybody tested both ND/PL filters available and saw a difference?

As Freewell is offering the shipping, it makes a big difference on the price for me but would like to be sure.

As I ordered the official dji normal ND I'm thinking of getting only the PL ones.

I have the PolarPro and they work fine on the gimbal no need to remove.
Regards,
-d.

WheelzWorld · Mar 21, 2017

vpctv said:
i got the freewell and tested today.. discovered you cant power on with them attached as gimbal can't rotate properly and won't initialise.. this is useless as every time you change batt filter has to come off so you power up again.. i will be sending them back

Did you buy from their website? Are you sure you pushed enough? It mentions very clearly that it can be put before calibration.

Skydiver · Mar 21, 2017

I have the freewell set with 6 Filters and the initialise with the gimbal works perfekt.
I have seen, you can buy 2 differend kind of Filters, i have this one with the red ring

msinger · Mar 21, 2017

vpctv said:
i got the freewell and tested today.. discovered you cant power on with them attached as gimbal can't rotate properly and won't initialise

Freewell released two versions of their filters. The current version of the filter can be installed while the Mavic is powered down. If you have the current version, then check that your filter is fully seated before powering on your Mavic.

vpctv · Mar 21, 2017

will double check again today.. it is a sphincter tightening moment pushing them on as gimbal feels so fragile.. taking them off is worse..

WheelzWorld · Mar 21, 2017

vpctv said:
will double check again today.. it is a sphincter tightening moment pushing them on as gimbal feels so fragile.. taking them off is worse..

Check if you can exchange them for new versions like with polarpro.
If they advertised you can set before calibration, it shouldn't be a problem.

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WheelzWorld · Mar 21, 2017

Anyway I was wondering about a VERSUS (of both latest version) if that makes any sense...

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vpctv · Mar 21, 2017

vpctv said:
will double check again today.. it is a sphincter tightening moment pushing them on as gimbal feels so fragile.. taking them off is worse..

ok tried again this morning with nd8pl on and it initialised fine.. musnt have pushed them on far enough.. now to somehow figure out how to twist to get the polar sweet spot..
1 hour later....
nope repowered and gimbal overload again..wont initilise..pulle doff and reseated same response..
intermittent...!!!

PolarPro · Mar 22, 2017

MavicPro2 said:
I wouldnt be too sure polar pro dont have the same issue as this as well! There are many mixed reviews of unsuccessful powerups using their cinema series filters. I got the Taco MC filters and they work great and cheaper in the UK. depends where you are I guess?

Our Cinema Series filters work just fine through start-up, there are about 2 to 3% of Mavics which have very very tight tolerances. If you end up having one of these we actually have a custom filter designed specifically for those pilots.

Our customer service is pretty good, we go out of our way to make sure you guys are happy.

-Jeff from PolarPro

MavicPro2 · Mar 23, 2017

PolarPro said:
Our Cinema Series filters work just fine through start-up, there are about 2 to 3% of Mavics which have very very tight tolerances. If you end up having one of these we actually have a custom filter designed specifically for those pilots.

Our customer service is pretty good, we go out of our way to make sure you guys are happy.

-Jeff from PolarPro

Definately not questioning your customer care mate, its up there with the best. DJI should outsource that element to you guys and the world would be a better place!

halley · Mar 23, 2017

vpctv said:
i got the freewell and tested today.. discovered you cant power on with them attached as gimbal can't rotate properly and won't initialise.. this is useless as every time you change batt filter has to come off so you power up again.. i will be sending them back

I have had no problem with the Freewell filters. I think people are getting these filters (from several brands) and not installing them correctly.

Dragonfly · Mar 23, 2017

Another option is PGY Tech filters. They are great and much cheaper and can stay on at all times, even through power up.
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WheelzWorld · Mar 23, 2017

Dragonfly said:
Another option is PGY Tech filters. They are great and much cheaper and can stay on at all times, even through power up.
PGY TECH Lens Filters for DJI MAVIC Pro Drone G-UV ND4 8 16 32 CPL HD Filter Accessories gimbal Lens Filter Quadcopter parts
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Not ND/PL

zvisegal · Mar 25, 2017

I just noticed that FeeWell is also shipping on eBay.
I sent a message to seller to ensure it will pass initialization.

This way I get double protection by eBay and PayPal.... (I hope).

msinger · Mar 25, 2017

zvisegal said:
I sent a message to seller to ensure it will pass initialization.

I also have the Freewell filters. They do clear the gimbal.

iamSteve · Mar 25, 2017

I've had the Polar Pro ND Neutral Density Filters for DJI Mavic (Cinema Series) - 6 pack on back order with Hobby Mounts since 20/02/2017. Think its time to cancel and look at alternatives.

Are these really worth £150 compared to others?

Should I consider the Polar Pro Standard 6 Pack "Includes CP, ND8, ND16, ND32, ND8/PL, and ND16/PL filters" or just save the money and go for something £50?