How the ND32 filter works
Grey filters, also referred to as ND filters (neutral density filters), reduce the entire visible light spectrum evenly throughout the entire filter. Colours and contrast are not affected by this.
Using the walimex pro drone filter, DJI Phantom 4 Pro ND32
Reducing the light can have several different useful applications. Increasing the exposure time can produce flowing effects with moving water, or enables shots to be taken with a wide aperture and a long exposure, even in bright conditions. The grey filter used here with factor 32 increases the exposure time / use by 5 stops.
Filter |
When to use |
CPL |
In situations wehe you don't need to reduce
shutter speed, use CPL tor deuce glare |
ND4 |
At low light conditions, but with direct
sunlight, for example: Sunreise, Sunset |
ND8 |
At cloudy dasy / partly cloudy |
ND16 |
At days with strong sunlight (bright day with no
clouds) |
ND32 |
At days with very bright conditions. Completly
clear sky and sun at ist highest point |