Which ND filters are best for the DJI Osmo Pocket 3?

yo! congrats on the Pocket 3... that 1-inch sensor is a total beast ngl. basically been shooting with these tiny cams for years and i think i've figured out the best bang-for-buck setup. for your situation, i would suggest sticking to standard NDs rather than variables. VNDs are cool but they can be heavy and sometimes cause that annoying "X" pattern on wider lenses. Here's what I recommend: * K&F Concept DJI Osmo Pocket 3 ND Filter Set 6-Pack (ND8 ND16 ND32 ND64 ND128 ND256): This is the budget king imo. Honestly, the glass is surprisingly clear for the price. The magnets are strong enough that I've never had one fall off, even when I'm running around. It's a solid choice if you dont wanna break the bank.
* Freewell DJI Osmo Pocket 3 All Day 6-Pack ND8 ND16 ND32 ND64 ND1000 ND2000: I know someone mentioned the All Day 8-pack, but this 6-pack is a great middle ground. Freewell is basically the gold standard for DJI gear. You get basically zero color shift, which is huge if you're shooting in D-Log M and want clean colors. * Standard vs VND: I'd highkey go standard. VNDs add more weight which can mess with the gimbal's balance or cause weird reflections during midday sun. Plus, the magnetic swap is so fast it's barely an inconvenience lol. Basically, if you want to save cash, go K&F. If you want the most "pro" look with zero tint, get the Freewell set. i wouldnt worry too much about the official ones, you're mostly just paying for the brand name there anyway... hope that helps!!

+1 to what was said earlier! Honestly, I've spent years with big cameras but I'm still kinda figuring out the quirks of this little gimbal myself. I remember my first bright midday shoot with it, I thought I could just wing it but my footage ended up looking like a choppy video game cuz the shutter speed was wayyy too high. I mean, I'm still learning the 1-inch sensor limits, but that was a total "facepalm" moment lol. In my experience so far, the Freewell DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Filters All Day 8-Pack is probably the way to go for most people. I've tried many brands over the years on other gear, and Freewell glass is highkey the most neutral for the price. I was worried about the magnets too, but they're actually really strong... though I guess if you're doing crazy mountain biking or something, they *might* shift. If you want something simpler, the Freewell DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Variable ND (VND) 2-Pack (ND2-32 & ND64-512) is cool but maybe a bit heavy for the gimbal motor? Idk, I usually prefer the fixed ones to keep things light. The official DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Magnetic ND Filters Set (ND16/64/256) is also really nice but it only comes with three filters which feels a bit limiting for the price, right? The biggest lesson I learned is to always double-check the "snap" when you put them on. If it's not centered, the gimbal might freak out during calibration. Anyway, hope that helps! gl!

Just saw this thread and honestly the magnet thing is a *huge* deal because nobody wants to see their glass fly off mid-shot - especially if youre moving fast or doing action stuff. I've been using the OP3 since launch and while the magnets are generally solid some brands definitely have a stronger "snap" than others and its something you gotta be careful with. Tbh before i give a recommendation i'd love to know a couple things: * What kind of movement are we talking about - just standard walking vlogs or are you mounting it to a car or bike where vibration is a factor?
* Is "startup speed" a priority for you - basically do you need a filter thin enough to let the gimbal calibrate and close without hitting the housing? If youre worried about the technical side of color shifts i'd really suggest checking out some of the "stress test" or "torture test" videos on YouTube - specifically the ones that show side-by-side vectorscope comparisons because that’s really the only way to see if the colors are actually staying true or leaning green/magenta. It's a total lifesaver for checking reliability before you drop the cash!