Buying Guide : ND Filters
Camera Filters
Using a filter can not only protect your camera but also alters the images it takes. Find out more in our in-depth blog article.
What are Filters for?
- They protect the front element of your camera/drone lens
- Control the amount of light hitting the sensor (Learn about ND)
- Control the direction of light hitting the sensor (Read about CPL)
- Select which wavelengths of light hit the sensor (Colour tinting)
Which ND Filters do I need?
ND usage is situational. As light levels change you will need to switch to a different filter to maintain the correct exposure and or shutter speed. As such we recommend picking up a pack of filters to cover all eventualities:
What do CPL Filters do?
We use polarising filters to cut down glare, reduce reflection and make the image appear more vivid.
What are Filters for?
- Filters scattered light, increases contrast, adjust reflections
- Most feature an adjustment ring to modify angle of polarisation
- Use with care, take note of the angle of the sun to the target and camera
Which CPL Filters do I need?
CPL filters are complex and should be used with care. For versatility consider ones stacked ontop of ND filters:
PolarPro: Filters for creatives
Reknowned for producing lightweight, high-quality filters used by film professionals worldwide. Browse Polarpro filters
DJI: Factory-fit quality filters
As manufacturers of the worlds finest quadcopters, DJI have perfect-fit filters for all of their drones. Browse DJI filters
What do Graduated and Colour-tint filters do?
Graduated filters help increase effective dynamic range, and are also great for creative adjustment.
What are Filters for?
- Orange gradient filters can add warmth to an image to improve a sunset
- Blue gradient can cool a sky and add intensity to the ground
- Like circular polarisers, use care when aligning the filter orientation
Do I need a filter for my drone?
We are always looking to improve our drone photos and videos, but can a filter help us do that? What on earth is an ND? Do I need a CPL? On our blog we attempt to answer these questions, looking at how using a filter can not only protect but also how it alters the images the camera takes. Read the full article on the RC Geeks blog