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Which ND filter set is best for DJI Air 3 cinematography?

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Ive been flying for years but just got the Air 3 for a Maui shoot next Friday and Im kinda panicking. The dual lenses have fixed apertures and I need that 180 degree shutter without getting weird color shifts.

Which ND filter set is actually best for the Air 3?

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I've done a few island shoots and honestly the safest bet is always sticking to brands that don't mess with the gimbal balance. Since you're heading to Maui, you're gonna deal with some serious glare and bright sand, so reliability is key here. I'm always a bit cautious about third-party glass affecting the motors, so these sets are what I trust.

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Like someone mentioned, you really need to be careful with the gimbal on the Air 3 since its a dual lens setup. In my experience over the years, you dont always need to drop a fortune on the big name brands to get clean footage. Honestly, ive tried many and for a budget pick that still hits the marks, the K&F Concept DJI Air 3 ND Filter Set 6-Pack ND8 ND16 ND32 ND64 ND128 ND256 is hard to beat. They use AGC glass and I havent noticed any nasty color shifts on my island shoots. Since you're going to Maui, those ND8 or ND16 filters wont be enough. You definitely want the ND64 or even the ND128 for that noon sun if youre sticking to that 180 shutter. Another solid cheap option is the Skyreat DJI Air 3 ND Filters Set 6-Pack which basically does the same thing for less. Save your cash for the actual trip and just make sure theyre seated right before you take off... nothing ruins a shoot like a filter falling off mid-flight.




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Nice, didn't know that




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