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Nice set of double effect filters at an affordable price
I already have a set of Neewer filters for my drone but without the polarizing effect. I was also curious to see how these will compare.
The set includes an additional spare propeller set for the Mini 3 Pro from Orange (not the cellular network I think). It is a real add-on as they are not mentioned at all in the item description. To deal with them quickly, I would hesitate to mount them on my drone. Why? Because they are much thinner and more flexible than the originals. While this makes them less noisy, it reduces performance and maneuverability. If I send my drone 120m in the air, I need it to withstand the gusts of wind...
The filters, however, are a different story. They come in a box small enough for me. There are 3 of them in it with one space empty. I was a bit disappointed at first but then I realized it's a perfect place to keep your original lens cap while using the filters. I like the box a little better than the Neewer, although the latter is a bit more stable.
The filters are neutral density filters with a polarized effect added. You get an ND8, 16 and 32 which are probably the most commonly used filters. They allow between 3 and 5 stops of light into the camera's shutter to avoid overexposure but also to bring out the brighter areas of the image in low light conditions. The CPL (Circularly Polarizing/Linear) effect is useful for removing unwanted glare from flat, reflective surfaces such as water, snow, or metal buildings. It's also great for enhancing contrast and colors. It works best at a 90 degree angle from where the sun is and the rotating wheel serves to make it more or less intense.
Some CPL filters are separate from the ND filters - like in my Neewer set. There are advantages to this solution, of course, but I'm happy to also have the dual effect version for one simple reason: you can't mount two filters on your drone's lens.
I like the quality of this set. The filters are well made and look professional. The attachment is typical — you start at a slight angle, then twist it straight and it snaps into place. Pretty easy, but because they're small you have to be pretty precise. A little patience can be very rewarding.
There isn't much sun at this time of year, so my pictures might look a little... similar. I hope you can spot the subtle differences. I've labeled them for convenience. The CPL filter was set to about 75% for all images.
I think this set is a decent price of £36 for 3 dual effect filters. I'm missing the cleaning cloth that came with my Neewer kit, but it's not a big problem. Overall I'm happy to recommend these filters as they are good value for money.
Thank you for reading my review. I hope you found it helpful.
The set includes an additional spare propeller set for the Mini 3 Pro from Orange (not the cellular network I think). It is a real add-on as they are not mentioned at all in the item description. To deal with them quickly, I would hesitate to mount them on my drone. Why? Because they are much thinner and more flexible than the originals. While this makes them less noisy, it reduces performance and maneuverability. If I send my drone 120m in the air, I need it to withstand the gusts of wind...
The filters, however, are a different story. They come in a box small enough for me. There are 3 of them in it with one space empty. I was a bit disappointed at first but then I realized it's a perfect place to keep your original lens cap while using the filters. I like the box a little better than the Neewer, although the latter is a bit more stable.
The filters are neutral density filters with a polarized effect added. You get an ND8, 16 and 32 which are probably the most commonly used filters. They allow between 3 and 5 stops of light into the camera's shutter to avoid overexposure but also to bring out the brighter areas of the image in low light conditions. The CPL (Circularly Polarizing/Linear) effect is useful for removing unwanted glare from flat, reflective surfaces such as water, snow, or metal buildings. It's also great for enhancing contrast and colors. It works best at a 90 degree angle from where the sun is and the rotating wheel serves to make it more or less intense.
Some CPL filters are separate from the ND filters - like in my Neewer set. There are advantages to this solution, of course, but I'm happy to also have the dual effect version for one simple reason: you can't mount two filters on your drone's lens.
I like the quality of this set. The filters are well made and look professional. The attachment is typical — you start at a slight angle, then twist it straight and it snaps into place. Pretty easy, but because they're small you have to be pretty precise. A little patience can be very rewarding.
There isn't much sun at this time of year, so my pictures might look a little... similar. I hope you can spot the subtle differences. I've labeled them for convenience. The CPL filter was set to about 75% for all images.
I think this set is a decent price of £36 for 3 dual effect filters. I'm missing the cleaning cloth that came with my Neewer kit, but it's not a big problem. Overall I'm happy to recommend these filters as they are good value for money.
Thank you for reading my review. I hope you found it helpful.
08/04/2023