I just picked up the Osmo Pocket 3 and really need advice on ND filters to nail that 180-degree shutter rule. I'm worried about magnets being too weak or getting a weird color cast. Should I go with Freewell, K&F, or the official DJI set? What are you guys using for the best results?
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Stumbled upon this discussion and wanted to chime in because I went through the same dilemma last month. Honestly, you might find this usefulβthere's a great resource at a site like Camera Decision or even just searching YouTube for side-by-side color cast comparisons because some filters are actually terrible with skin tones. Basically, if ur on a budget, you gotta look at value per glass piece. Here is my technical breakdown of the options:
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> Should I go with Freewell, K&F, or the official DJI set? What are you guys using for the best results? Quick question - before i give advice, what kind of footage are you actually planning to shoot the most?? like are we talking chill vlogs or high-speed action? Ngl i gotta warn you about the magnet strength cuz thats a huge safety concern. its seriously the most important thing!! if the magnets are weak, your filter could literally fly off and hit the gimbal during a fast pan, which is basically a nightmare for the motor. i mean, ive heard some third party ones can mess with the calibration if they're too heavy too. safety-first perspective is key here cuz you dont wanna brick ur new toy! so yeah, are you shooting in super bright sun or more overcast? knowing ur typical lighting will help me figure out which brand has the best density for that 180-degree rule without the color shifting too much... some of those cheap ones are terrible with green tints tbh!
Re: "Commenting to find later" - saw this thread earlier and figured i should weigh in. I've tried many sets over the years and the technical specs on the glass usually tell the whole story.
To add to the point above: I am honestly super satisfied with my choice now, but getting here was such a total headache. It is so frustrating how much you have to second-guess every single brand before hitting buy.