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Long-exposure shots are easy to capture with a DJI drone due to its stabilized cameras. However, during the day, increasing the shutter speed can overexpose the shot. Neutral-Density Filters (ND filters) are essential for controlling the amount of light entering the camera lens. They help photographers use longer shutter speeds in bright light without overexposing the image, creating various effects like ghost towns, blurred water, and silky clouds. ND filters also help mitigate light pollution when shooting celestial bodies.
For video cinematography, ND filters are essential to maintain preferred shutter speeds and obey the "180-degree shutter rule," resulting in a more cinematic look with proper motion blur. In high-contrast scenarios, ND filters help balance the image's brightness range, improving color saturation and overall contrast.
DJI offers different official ND filters for their drones and cameras, such as ND4, ND8, ND16, ND32, ND64, and ND128, which reduce light by a fraction. The number associated with an ND filter indicates how much light enters the lens in terms of a fraction.
Choosing the right ND filter depends on your goals for the image and the conditions in which you're shooting. Factors to consider include light conditions, shutter speed, subject motion, and the desired effect. For example, a Phantom 4 Pro ND16 filter can lengthen the shutter speed and create motion blur, giving photos a more lively and active feel.
In conclusion, choosing the right ND filter depends on the amount of light around you and the desired effect.
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