ND Filter switching

[Nejkoy]

Hello

Is it OK if I switch between ND filters when Phantom 3 is turned on? Or is it better to turn it off, and then replace ND filter? Can I do any damage to camera or gimbal?

 

[msinger]

It would be best to change the filter while your Phantom is powered down so the gimbal is not trying to steady the camera as you're putting pressure against it.

 

[Nejkoy]

Tnx for info, makes sense

 

[lookin4pain]

Yeah I tried this once and the app complained, gimble motor overload or something to that effect. Won't do that again


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[alokbhargava]

I agree with msinger, change the filter with phantom in off state.

 

[DennyBoBenny]

Has anyone tried an adjustable ND filter? Are they any good?

 

[Jtrjr]

Has anyone tried an adjustable ND filter? Are they any good?

Denny,

Here's a very short clip that I did just this morning with the Neweer adjustable. No editing, straight from the camera. It's a $20 filter on Amazon and it is glass.

( http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Profes...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01 )

Jerry

Edit: Make sure you change it to 1080p, it came up automatically on my PC at 480p.

 

[Phantom-Four]

Has anyone tried an adjustable ND filter? Are they any good?

Adjustable ND filters consist of 2 different filters. Usually they degrade image quality more than regular ND filters.

 

[DennyBoBenny]

Denny,

Here's a very short clip that I did just this morning with the Neweer adjustable. No editing, straight from the camera. It's a $20 filter on Amazon and it is glass.

( http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Profes...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01 )

Jerry

Edit: Make sure you change it to 1080p, it came up automatically on my PC at 480p.

Thanks Jerry...that video looks great to me...I'm gonna order one and give it a try. I don't like changing the filters all the time.