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Not quite trueNd filters are used for video, not still photography.
Not quite true
Please explain how you are using Neutral Density filters for still photography? Your reply of "not quite true" is a bit lacking in this regard.
My understanding is that they only serve a role in video. Primarily to decrease the amount of light that his his the sensor thereby allowing you to hit the Spark's cinematic sweet spot with a shutter speed of 1/60 (twice the frame rate). This gives just a tiny about of motion blur that is pleasing to the eye.
With still photography the shutter speed is adjusted to give precise exposure and frame rate is not applicable. So what exactly are you referring to?
ND filters have been used for photography far longer than for video.Please explain how you are using Neutral Density filters for still photography? Your reply of "not quite true" is a bit lacking in this regard.
My understanding is that they only serve a role in video. Primarily to decrease the amount of light that his his the sensor thereby allowing you to hit the Spark's cinematic sweet spot with a shutter speed of 1/60 (twice the frame rate). This gives just a tiny about of motion blur that is pleasing to the eye.
With still photography the shutter speed is adjusted to give precise exposure and frame rate is not applicable. So what exactly are you referring to?
The fact is, that in general, Nd filters are used to blur movement.ND filters have been used for photography far longer than for video.
Slowing down movement for example. Ever seen those nice silky waterfall shot or glassy looking water on lakes?
Also when using very fast lenses/ high aperture often you need a ND filter so the image is not over exposed.
When I photograph museum objects I'll sometimes use ND filters with flashes. Why? so I can get more "fill light" on the object to get more detail without over exposing the shot. My Fuji X100s has a built in ND filter because the aperture can open up so much.Check this link out. The great thing about this digital age is we can never stop learning. I've been photographing for many years but this is the first time I've owned a flying camera.
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=.....69i57j0l5.9417j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
And also to reduce the amount of light getting onto the sensor.The fact is, that in general, Nd filters are used to blur movement.
But a drone isn't a tripod, and I'm afraid that long exposure shots with a drone, will be all over blurred.