TACO-RC ND filters set (ND4/8/16/32) for DJI Phantom 3

xave · Aug 10, 2015

Can someone educate me as to the benefits of the double sided vs. one

Adamation · Aug 10, 2015

xave said:
Can someone educate me as to the benefits of the double sided vs. one

Reduced lens artifacts from bright lightsources ie. Lensflare - Adam

Mike Gravo · Aug 10, 2015

xave said:
Wanted to get the 64 in the set but they are out of stock. Think a 32 will be enough?

That depends on your desired shutter speed and current shutter speed based on lighting conditions when and where you typically shoot. Per the 180 degree rule, if you typically shoot 1080 30p, your desired shutter speed should be set to 60.

ND 32 cuts light by 5 stops. That means you could slow a shutter speed of 1/2000 down to 1/60 with an ND 32. If you see shutter speeds at 4000, you would need an ND 64.

For purposes of the second chart, look at the f-2.8 column since the P3 camera's aperture is fixed at an f-2.8.

xave · Aug 10, 2015

Mike Gravo said:
That depends on your desired shutter speed and current shutter speed based on lighting conditions when and where you typically shoot. Per the 180 degree rule, if you typically shoot 1080 30p, your desired shutter speed should be set to 60.

ND 32 cuts light by 5 stops. That means you could slow a shutter speed of 1/2000 down to 1/60 with an ND 32. If you see shutter speeds at 4000, you would need an ND 64.

For purposes of the second chart, look at the f-2.8 column since the P3 camera's aperture is fixed at an f-2.8.

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Thank you.

GhostMaster · Aug 10, 2015

xave said:
Wanted to get the 64 in the set but they are out of stock. Think a 32 will be enough?

Yes in my opinion nd32 is perfect, nd64 is already too dark.

smoke23 · Aug 10, 2015

Got it finally. Thanks!

Viral · Aug 10, 2015

Mike Gravo said:
I couldn't remove mine bare handed. I used a rubber jar opener. It's something you put on the lid of a jar to get a better grip. I put very little pressure on the original filter, turned it counterclockwise, and it easily came off. Mine looks a little different than the link below, but same idea.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KM75N8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_xUdYvb6DN63PJ

Thanks man! I'll order those and give it a try

Adamation · Aug 10, 2015

Viral said:
Thanks man! I'll order those and give it a try

You could always just wrap an elastic band around the lens, works a treat for most - Adam

happydays · Aug 10, 2015

Cathalspot said:
Hi Yall,
I need to get some decent ND filters I tried the phantomfilters...once pain in the you know where to get in and out, What does one expect for twenty bucks, I guess. The taco double sided dont seem to be available now the snakes are expensive and the Polar Pro not available for shipping till near the end of August. I live in Ireland by the time I get them I will need lights not ND filters. I don't want to have to buy and waste cash, get good ones now that are keepers. Any suggestions please?
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Cathal - are you on the FB group UAV Flyers Ireland - if not you should be. Great craic. We're having a meet up in Athlone this Sunday; there are a few guys in the group who have been testing filters and might be able to make recommendations.

JayB · Aug 10, 2015

2raaas said:
I ordered mine yesterday morning (think I got one of the final few MC sets they have in, as they showed out of stock shortly after I ordered)they sent me an email this morning to say it's been shipped. Let's see how long it takes to get to the uk!

I ordered mine on a Thursday and received them on the following Monday, so based on that you should have them this week ...fingers crossed

Kovacs · Aug 10, 2015

Just ordered the double-sided 4/8/16/32 set. The order button was live, so I figured it meant the item was available. Email accompanying the confirmation email stated "Awaiting Fulfillment". Not sure if that means it might ship once it's daylight in Hong Kong, or if I'll have to wait until the 18th. No issue either way, just stoked to get some filters for my P3A!

2raaas · Aug 10, 2015

Kovacs said:
Just ordered the double-sided 4/8/16/32 set. The order button was live, so I figured it meant the item was available. Email accompanying the confirmation email stated "Awaiting Fulfillment". Not sure if that means it might ship once it's daylight in Hong Kong, or if I'll have to wait until the 18th. No issue either way, just stoked to get some filters for my P3A!

I got an awaiting fulfilment email and the next day another saying they have been shipped.

Adamation · Aug 10, 2015

2raaas said:
I got an awaiting fulfilment email and the next day another saying they have been shipped.

+1 same here - Adam

tomtnt · Aug 10, 2015

got my Multicoated kit today... anyone want to buy the 4 and 8? I only intend to use the 16 and 32

also, why do you need the O-ring?

xave · Aug 10, 2015

Just received an email, my order of the 32 just shipped

GhostMaster · Aug 11, 2015

Taco RC ND4 in action:

Opcon · Aug 11, 2015

Just ordered the MC set.. I have the SRP ND8/CP & ND16/CP. I'm not totally satisfied with them because of the slip over design. I really hate to stack filters and be shooting through the UV filter as well as the ND. I've read good things and opted for Taco RC over DJI's newly released ND filters. Thoughts being 1) better customer service with Taco and 2) I'm sure these MC filters are better then whatever DJI is trying to sell.

GhostMaster · Aug 11, 2015

Opcon said:
Just ordered the MC set.. I have the SRP ND8/CP & ND16/CP. I'm not totally satisfied with them because of the slip over design. I really hate to stack filters and be shooting through the UV filter as well as the ND. I've read good things and opted for Taco RC over DJI's newly released ND filters. Thoughts being 1) better customer service with Taco and 2) I'm sure these MC filters are better then whatever DJI is trying to sell.

I have the srp nd/cp they are really high quality but the slip in design it's not the best and hard to install/take off, I prefer the taco rc ones any day... I have them both.