{"id":410560,"date":"2022-02-27T17:00:16","date_gmt":"2022-02-27T14:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/why-you-should-use-lens-filters-with-your-drone\/"},"modified":"2022-02-27T17:00:16","modified_gmt":"2022-02-27T14:00:16","slug":"why-you-should-use-lens-filters-with-your-drone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-should-use-lens-filters-with-your-drone\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why You Should Use Lens Filters With Your Drone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a279b1c9c1ec\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a279b1c9c1ec\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-should-use-lens-filters-with-your-drone\/#How_Does_a_Lens_Filter_Work\" >How Does a Lens Filter Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-should-use-lens-filters-with-your-drone\/#Why_Use_Lens_Filters_With_a_Drone\" >Why Use Lens Filters With a Drone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-should-use-lens-filters-with-your-drone\/#What_Types_of_Filters_Do_Drones_Use\" >What Types of Filters Do Drones Use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-should-use-lens-filters-with-your-drone\/#Filter_Caveats\" >Filter Caveats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-should-use-lens-filters-with-your-drone\/#What_About_Color_Grading\" >What About Color Grading?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Why You Should Use Lens Filters With Your Drone&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-783361\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/drone-octocopter-camera.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/drone-octocopter-camera.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/drone-octocopter-camera.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An octocopter drone carrying a camera.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/octocopter-copter-drone-392286892\">LALS STOCK\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever seen someone else\u2019s footage captured with the same drone you own and wondered \u201chow does it look so good?\u201d, there\u2019s a good chance it was made with a drone camera filter attached. Here\u2019s why you should use them too.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Lens_Filter_Work\"><\/span>How Does a Lens Filter Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A filter is essentially a layer of special material in a holder designed to fit over the lens of your drone\u2019s camera. Light passes through the filter material before entering the lens, modifying it in some way. Some filters change the amount of light entering the camera and some change the type of light allowed to pass. Filters can also change the optical properties of your drone camera, such as changing the lens angle or zoom level.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Use_Lens_Filters_With_a_Drone\"><\/span>Why Use Lens Filters With a Drone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-783364\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lens-filter-beach.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Hand holding up a lens filter to demonstrate the polarize effect on a beach scene.\" width=\"650\" height=\"455\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/how-polarize-filter-effect-image-1703735302\">Ancapital\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Each filter has a different job and is used for certain conditions and desired image outcomes. Filters are used in all types of photography and essentially they let you extend the capabilities of your camera\u2019s lens, shutter, and sensor outside of their normal range of abilities. This is especially useful for drones, where most consumer drones don\u2019t have sw<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>able cameras and lens modules.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on where you\u2019re flying, the time of day or year, your subject matter, and more, you\u2019ll need filters to make sure you capture the best photo or video.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Types_of_Filters_Do_Drones_Use\"><\/span>What Types of Filters Do Drones Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many different filter options, some of which are common and others that are more left of field. For drone photography and videography there are three common filter types you should know about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ultraviolet (UV) Filters<\/li>\n<li>Neutral Density (ND) Filters<\/li>\n<li>Circular Polarizing Filters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UV filters<\/strong> reduce the amount of UV light entering your camera, which can create a more hazy image. UV light becomes a bigger problem at higher altitudes and a UV filter can clean up the image in those cases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ND filters\u00a0<\/strong>reduce the total amount of light entering your drone\u2019s camera, without altering the image in other ways, such as distorting the colors. They are used in still photography to allow for longer exposures, but when it comes to drones they are most popular for video.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re filming in very bright conditions, you usually have to use a faster shutter speed setting on your camera to avoid over-exposing each frame. Unfortunately higher shutter speeds also result in choppy motion that doesn\u2019t look at all cinematic. By using the right ND filter, your camera can stick to a slower shutter speed and you can have great cinematic motion and correct exposure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Circular polarizing filters (CPL)<\/strong>\u00a0filter out light reflected from horizontal surfaces such as a wet road, a lake, or snow. It also cuts glare from shiny surfaces such as the metal bodies of cars. Polarizing filters also deepen the blueness of the sky and can help you see below the surface of the water, making it possible to see animals and objects from above.<\/p>\n<p>You can also get filters that combine multiple filter types, such as the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PolarPro-Vivid-Filter-Collection-Filters\/dp\/B07GQ91T5Y?tag=hotoge-20\">PolarPro Vivid Filter Collection<\/a>\u00a0for the Mavic 2 Pro. These filters combine UV filtering, ND, and polarization into a single element.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07GQ91T5Y?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/317rYtFg5gL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filter_Caveats\"><\/span>Filter Caveats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main downside of attaching a filter to your drone is that if you\u2019ve used the wrong one or if conditions change, you\u2019ll have to land to change your setup.<\/p>\n<p>Someone shooting with a handheld camera can quickly change or adjust their filter as needed, but that\u2019s not possible when your camera is half a mile away up in the sky. While you can try to estimate whether you\u2019re happy with a filter on the ground, it will take some experience and practice to compensate for conditions in flight from the ground.<\/p>\n<p>It can be helpful to take your first flight without a filter to get a baseline and then attach the filter (or stacked filters) you think you\u2019ll need to improve the picture.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Color_Grading\"><\/span>What About Color Grading?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Color grading is the practice of adjusting the color and brightness of a photo or video after recording it. It\u2019s standard practice, and all professional footage is color graded. Many drones can take \u201craw\u201d photos or film footage that has a flat color profile so that it can be graded later.<\/p>\n<p>You may think that you can do what a filter does by simply grading the footage after the fact, but color grading can\u2019t make up for overexposure or incorrect shutter speeds. The information needed can\u2019t be recovered from the file because the camera could not capture it in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re even semi-serious about drone photography or videography, you should invest in a filter kit for your model of drone. 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