Similar situation here - I snagged the Neewer 6-Pack Magnetic ND Filter Set for DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for like $50! Honestly, the magnets are rock solid and it saved me tons of cash!

Quick reply while I have a sec! yo, i feel u on this. i was sooo worried about the magnets flying off when i first got mine, especially since i do a lot of fast pans. i didn't want to fry the gimbal motors! You might find this useful - i've tested a few setups and i'm really happy with these options:

- Freewell DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Variable ND (VND) 1-5 Stop Filter - This is my daily driver. I havent noticed any wierd X-patterns at all... it's SO convenient and works well in bright sun.
- PGYTECH DJI Osmo Pocket 3 ND Filter Set (ND 8 16 32 64) - These are super light and i've had ZERO calibration issues with them.
- Resource: Check out the 'PhotoPills' app or a free 'ND Filter Calculator' to match your 180-degree shutter speed perfectly.

Lesson learned? dont go cheap on the glass or the extra weight will mess up ur gimbal. peace!

yo, I totally get the struggle. The Pocket 3 sensor is actually super light-sensitive, so keeping that 1/48 or 1/60 shutter speed without filters basically makes your footage look like a choppy mess. I've spent way too much money trying to find the "perfect" setup and honestly... I’ve been kinda disappointed with the variable options.

In my experience, I would suggest staying away from the VNDs for this specific camera. I tried one from a big name brand—basically their "all-day" variable set—and the cross-polarization was a total nightmare. When you're at the higher density settings, the color shift is highkey noticeable, especially in the corners of the frame. It just looked muddy, you know? Plus, the added weight of the rotating glass elements caused some serious issues with my gimbal calibration. It literally failed to initialize a few times because the motor felt too much resistance. Not as good as I expected for the price tbh.

Here is what I found works best:
- Stick to fixed ND filters (ND16, 32, and 64 are your best friends for bright days).
- Check the magnetic strength—the official ones and Freewell have never fallen off for me, even during high-speed tracking.
- Make sure they’re thin enough to let the gimbal close properly so you dont burn out the motors.

It’s a bit of a hassle to swap magnets in the field, but the cinematic results are way better without those weird tints. I learned the hard way that convenience usually comes at a cost to image quality with these tiny sensors... but yeah, fixed is the way to go for professional results. good luck dude!

In my experience, go with DJI. Long-term, its cheaper than replacing a gimbal motor. Staying official avoids calibration issues and keeps things safe, ngl. Worth the slightly higher price tbh.

Late to the party but I have been obsessed with getting that perfect motion blur on my new setup lately! I was super nervous about the gimbal motors at first too because I heard some heavy filters can make them overheat or struggle to calibrate during the startup spin. After watching a ton of side-by-side tests on the Film Poets channel (seriously check their color accuracy charts, its so helpful!), I ended up going with the K&F Concept DJI Osmo Pocket 3 ND Filter Set ND16 ND64 ND256. I chose these specifically because they are super lightweight and didnt break the bank. Since the Pocket 3 has such a tiny gimbal, adding too much weight with a bulky VND can sometimes cause micro-jitters if you are moving fast or doing quick pans. These fixed ones just snap on so securely and the magnets feel amazing! I love the peace of mind knowing I wont accidentally strain the internal hardware. Plus the color stays really true without that weird yellow tint you sometimes get. If you are worried about gimbal health, definitely look into fixed sets... it just feels way safer for the long run!

Bump - same question here

I have been using my pocket 3 for months now and honestly the whole filter thing was such a huge learning curve for me at first. I basically just went with a simple set i found online because i didnt want to overthink it too much. What I found over the long run is that the magnet strength is actually way better than i expected even when i am walking around a lot or doing quick movements. One thing that reallyyy surprised me though was how much i have to clean them. Like, every single time i swap them out i end up getting a fingerprint on the glass and it totally ruins the shot if i dont notice it right away. Do you guys carry a microfiber cloth in your pocket specifically for that? I also noticed that leaving the filter on when the camera shuts down and rotates back into its little case can sometimes be a bit tight depending on which one i have on there. Its been a bit of a process figuring out the best workflow but it definitely makes the videos look way more professional once you get the hang of it right?

This thread is gold. Bookmarking for future reference 🔖