02/03/2026 7:11 am
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I am so incredibly annoyed right now. Spent the whole weekend filming stuff at the lake and every single clip is just blown out to high heaven because I couldnt get my shutter speed down. I shouldve known better but the Pocket 3 is so new to me and I just forgot how much it needs NDs in bright sun. Anyway I have a big trip to the Grand Canyon coming up in like 12 days so I need to buy a set tonight. Im stuck between the Freewell All Day 8-pack and the K&F Nano-X set.
The Freewell ones look great but they're almost 80 bucks which is steep after I just dropped all that cash on the camera itself. Then there's the K&F ones which are way cheaper, maybe 45? But I keep reading comments that some magnetic filters are too thick and the gimbal struggles to close or they fly off if you move too fast. Also thought about the official DJI ones but they only give you three filters and I feel like I need more options for those super bright desert days. Is the Freewell set really worth the extra money or am I just paying for the brand name? I really dont want to ruin another batch of footage...
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02/03/2026 7:35 am
TLDR: Freewell is the way to go if you want zero color shift, but the K&F Concept Nano-X Series 4-Pack ND Filters for Osmo Pocket 3 gets the job done for way less cash. Jumping in with some specs... the K&F filters are actually pretty slim, so they usually dont mess with the gimbal calibration. However, the Skyreat ND Filter Set for DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is an even cheaper dark horse that fits perfectly when the lens flips around to shut down. If youre hitting the Grand Canyon, you really need an ND64 or ND128 because that desert sun is brutal. Freewell uses a higher grade of optical glass that handles flares better tho, which is huge when the sun is hitting the lens at an angle. If you just dropped a ton on the camera, the K&F will save you money, but the Freewell ones are a buy once cry once situation... The magnetic strength is also just a bit more confidence-inspiring on the Freewells.
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02/03/2026 7:11 am
Man, that sucks about the lake footage. I've been there and honestly, the Pocket 3 sensor is so sensitive that you really cant skip the NDs in daylight. Since youre heading to the Grand Canyon, youre gonna deal with some intense glare and super high contrast, so getting this right is huge. I would suggest going with the Freewell DJI Osmo Pocket 3 All Day 8-Pack ND Filters over the cheaper sets. I have seen some data on the K&F glass and while theyre okay for the price, the thickness can vary between batches. You might want to be careful because if a filter is even a fraction of a millimeter too thick, the gimbal might struggle during its startup calibration sequence or throw a motor overload error.
- Gimbal clearance is super tight on this model. The Freewell filters are thin enough that the head can usually stow away without you needing to rip the filter off every single time.
- Magnet strength is a big deal. If youre doing any fast panning or moving around the canyon rim, a weak magnet means your glass is gone forever.
- Color accuracy is where Freewell usually wins. Cheaper glass sometimes shifts towards green or magenta when you get into the ND64 or ND128 range. It feels like a lot of cash, but honestly, you dont want to risk the gimbal motors or get home and find a weird tint on everything. Just make sure to double check the fit when they arrive. Youll have a blast at the canyon tho, the footage is gonna look sick if you nail that shutter speed... let me know if you need help with the settings once you get them.
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02/03/2026 7:35 am
Just saw this. Be careful with those thick filters.
- Do you need it to stay on when powered down?
- Shooting video or long exposure photos?
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02/03/2026 7:45 am
Same here!
