DJI ND Filters

[cah]

My DJI ND filters arrived today.
Is there any science to knowing which one to equip and when, or do I just make a judgement about how bright it is and go with a gut feel?

I know the aim is to get the shutter speed down to a multiple of the framerate, but that sounds pretty complex to work out. Maybe if someone could point me to a good beginners guide to using ND filters with drones? Thanks

 

[Dave-in-Elland]

Have a look at this …

Hope it helps!

 

[cah]

Brilliant, thanks!

 

[Cymru]

My DJI ND filters arrived today.
Is there any science to knowing which one to equip and when, or do I just make a judgement about how bright it is and go with a gut feel?

I know the aim is to get the shutter speed down to a multiple of the framerate, but that sounds pretty complex to work out. Maybe if someone could point me to a good beginners guide to using ND filters with drones? Thanks

You'll develop a feel for it.
Basically expect to use the 64 most often in daytime conditions, the 16 barely ever.

More realistically turn the drone on, look at the exposures then adjust the filters as needed then perform the flight if you really want it.

 

[edcMavicPilots]

If you have an incident light meter then yes. You can get the reading at the ISO you are going to use and then factor in the shutter speed you want at the aperture you want. Other than that you can put the filter on and check out the histogram before you fly.