TacoRC vs Polar Pro filters

[Chris R]

Can anyone share the difference between these products?

Also, I think I read that the Taco RC filters do not interfere with gamble startup. What about Polar Pro?

 

[msinger]

The main differences are that the TACO-RC filters are half the weight and they do not need to be installed after the Mavic is powered up. You must install the PolarPro filters after the Mavic is powered up.

FYI, PolarPro is working on some new sets that will not interfere with the gimbal. They won't be available until sometime next year.

 

[Chris R]

****, that is what I suspected. I already ordered the Polar pro before I saw the Taco RC ones. Oh well, I guess I am going to have some extra Polar pro filters sitting in my office.

 

[msinger]

You can either return them or use them until the new sets are available. PolarPro will swap them out for free. Or, perhaps you'll be just fine with installing them after powering on the Mavic.

 

[Chris R]

Any idea how to get a set of Taco RC filters overnighted. I don't find an option for this.

 

[Chris R]

Any idea how to get a set of Taco RC filters overnighted. I don't find an option for this.

Need them in AZ by Wednesday anyway.

 

[msinger]

Mine took 4 business days to arrive to PA. They came from NJ, so it'll probably take a least one more day to get to you. There is no option to get them shipped overnight. Perhaps TACO-RC can do it if you contact them directly.

 

[Kilrah]

Someone mentioned less color cast with the Tacos as well.

 

[Chris R]

Mine took 4 business days to arrive to PA. They came from NJ, so it'll probably take a least one more day to get to you. There is no option to get them shipped overnight. Perhaps TACO-RC can do it if you contact them directly.

I tried to find a phone number to ask them to overnight it. Anybody have a number for them?

 

[Kilrah]

Right in the top bar on their site...

 

[Chris R]

Right in the top bar on their site...

That does not seem to work.

 

[msinger]

@ocatcr, is it possible to get TACO-RC filters shipped in the US overnight?

 

[Chris R]

@ocatcr, is it possible to get TACO-RC filters shipped in the US overnight?

If so, Please contact me asap.

 

[Carlos de Castro]

You can either return them or use them until the new sets are available. PolarPro will swap them out for free. Or, perhaps you'll be just fine with installing them after powering on the Mavic.

Wow, they will swap them for free? I was considering returning them, but now I guess I will keep them. That is great service!


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[Chris R]

Wow, they will swap them for free? I was considering returning them, but now I guess I will keep them. That is great service!


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It wasn't their fault. I just found more while learning. Now I will just have two sets.

 

[Alex El Caballo]

So what do these filters actually do?
And how do you know what number to use?
This is all Greek to me...
I would like to get good video when i leave on vacation in 12 days...

 

[J-Dub]

The main differences are that the TACO-RC filters are half the weight and they do not need to be installed after the Mavic is powered up. You must install the PolarPro filters after the Mavic is powered up.

FYI, PolarPro is working on some new sets that will not interfere with the gimbal. They won't be available until sometime next year.

What's the most often used filter type? In August I plan on taking the Mavic to the Bonneville Salt Flats for Speed Week, very bright to say the least, what filter is best for that enviro?

 

[FlashGJ]

What's the most often used filter type? In August I plan on taking the Mavic to the Bonneville Salt Flats for Speed Week, very bright to say the least, what filter is best for that enviro?

PolarPro actually has an app that will calculate what filter to use based on what the ISO and shutter speed of the camera is setting itself to. It can be used regardless of what brand you actually purchase. Just search for PolarPro Filter Calculator.

 

[Alex El Caballo]

So do you really need the 6 pack?
Or can you get away with the 4 pack sold by taco?

 

[chippie]

What's the most often used filter type? In August I plan on taking the Mavic to the Bonneville Salt Flats for Speed Week, very bright to say the least, what filter is best for that enviro?

I would have thought ND64 for that time of year and the location but you may get away with a 32.