18/03/2026 5:51 pm
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So I finally saved up for a Mini 4 Pro for my trip to Utah next month and I took it out yesterday just to practice. The video looks super blown out though like the sky is just white and someone told me I need ND filters? I am honestly so lost because I look them up and there are like 50 different kinds and numbers. Is it like sunglasses for the drone? I dont want to buy the wrong thing and waste money because my budget is pretty tight after buying the actual drone. Are there any specific ones that are easy for a total beginner to use without breaking the gimbal? I'm kind of terrified of touching the lens area...
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18/03/2026 6:15 pm
Honestly, I wish I could tell you the cheap generic ones are fine, but I learned the hard way that they usually arent. Last summer I grabbed some budget filters for a trip and every single shot came back with this ugly yellow tint that I couldnt fix... it was super frustrating. You basically want those numbers like ND16 or ND32 to act like sunglasses to slow your shutter speed down. This gives you that smooth cinematic motion instead of the stuttery video drones usually make in bright light. Since youre going to Utah, the sun is gonna be brutal. I eventually switched to the PolarPro DJI Mini 4 Pro Vivid Collection ND/PL Filters after my bad experience. They include polarizers which help a ton with glare on rocks. They feel way more solid than the flimsy plastic ones that feel like they might snap the gimbal arm.
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18/03/2026 5:52 pm
- I suggest Freewell DJI Mini 4 Pro ND Filter Standard Day 4-Pack.
- Be careful mounting them so you dont strain the gimbal tho.
- Always make sure they click in properly.
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18/03/2026 6:15 pm
Regarding what #2 said about "Honestly, I wish I could tell you the..." - he's right. Low-quality optics unfortunately degrade your sensors dynamic range significantly. I had issues with cheaper glass causing soft corners, which was not as good as expected for professional 4K results. If youre on a budget, the Skyreat DJI Mini 4 Pro ND Filter Set 6-Pack is a reliable alternative. They maintain neutral colors and the weight is calibrated for the gimbal.
