Better Videos in Bright Light! ND Filters with Osmo Action
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- How to Tame Bright Light with ND Filters: Osmo Action ND Filters Tutorial
The DJI Osmo Action has been out for almost two years, and is still a great action camera. When it was released, it featured a monitor on the back and front of the camera, much earlier than GoPro released their camera GoPro Hero 9 with a front facing monitor. While we eagerly await to see if DJI releases and Osmo Action 2, the Osmo Action still holds up well as one of the best action cameras in 2021.
In this video, I'll give you a brief tutorial and tips for how to use ND Filters with the DJI Osmo Action.
Like sunglasses for our own eyes, ND Filters can filter really bright light conditions.
Since the Osmo Action has a fixed aperture (or lens opening), if you're trying to capture smooth, natural motion in your videos, you may need to filter excess light so you can slow down shutter speeds to go along with the right frame rate. Doing that will give you that smooth motion blur in your videos, and it's also known as shooting cinematic video.
In this video, I'll give you a DJI Osmo Action ND Filters Tutorial. I'll highlight some basics of using ND Filters, and give you some examples on how to use them properly for capturing more natural looking video for your personal videos, vlogs, and action camera shots. While not all-encompassing, this will be your quick tutorial for how to use some of the best ND Filters for DJI Osmo Action.
Product Links for Best ND Filters for Osmo Action in 2021:
Freewell Osmo Action ND Filters: geni.us/x72pn1n [Amazon]
Polar Pro ND Filters for Osmo Action: geni.us/MGkFO [Amazon]
Quick-Start Guidelines for ND Filters:
ND 4: Cloudy, overcast day
ND 8: Partly cloudy day with some sun peeking between the clouds
ND 16: Partly cludy day with lots of breaks in between clouds with more sun,
ND 32: Really sunny day, no clouds.
Photo Credits:
Eye Photo: Photo by Victor Freitas on Unsplash
Sunglasses Photo: Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash
Osmo Action with ND Filters: Photo by NATHAN MULLET on Unsplash
Cameras Used:
Main Camera: Sony ZV-1: geni.us/c4Yxm [Amazon]
Sony A6400: geni.us/7QAj [Amazon]
Sony RX100 VII: geni.us/cqcbT [Amazon]
DJI Osmo Action: geni.us/gJZD [Amazon]
DJI Pocket 2: geni.us/DMGGF [Amazon]
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Have you used ND Filters with the Osmo Action? Which brand, and how well do they perform?
I used sunnylife nd filter, can you give some comments about my videos footage, tq
@@akumotodron4013 Done. Thanks for watching!
One of the best videos out there on the topic of ND filters on a DJI Osmo Action. Thanks for linking your video in your advise to me in the DJI Osmo Action Users Facebook group. You deserve way more views. Earned my like and sub! Thanks Chuck.
What an honor! Thanks for watching and I want to check out your RC channel!
Thanks bro. Great video
Thanks for watching!
I've had the osmo action for over a year and they came with a bonus nd filter set. Never used them at all. Thank you for this video lol
Go out and use them! I’ve found they are a great tool for getting better looking video, especially in bright conditions!. Thanks for watching!
Good video! Thank you!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
You forgot to mention the issues with stabilisation when using nd filters, but I guess that's why all the video samples with NDs are on a a tripod.
Thanks! I made this a basic tutorial for those who are new to ND on the Action cameras. It’s a good starting Pont , and there are other videos which cover those issues of stabilization with NDs. Happy filming!
Great info, thanks so much for getting me introduced to nd filters. I just got a Osmo action from amazon but it doesn’t display “RS” it displays “EIS”. Maybe my unit needs a firmware update?
RockSteady will be displayed in the top right corner in blue. If it’s not there, it may not be supported in frame rate and resolution. Would you like me to link you to a document about it?
Nice video and simple but great explanation! With ND filter did you use in this video? Was it ND 32?
Would you mind doing a similar video explaining UV and CPL filters?
Just bought my osmo and can't wait for it to arrive!
Congrats on your purchase Eduardo! I used an ND32 because there were no clouds in the sky when I filmed! As far as UV, they're really not needed for the Osmo Action but CPL are great because if you have lots of reflective light off of surfaces like water, glass, or even a beach, they can filter the angle of light that hits your camera's sensor so you can balance exposure. I might do that video because I have one for the Osmo Action!
@@TechTravelBeyond one more viewer that love to see a video by you on the CL filter on a DJI Osmo Action.
Working on CPL filter video! Shot some segments last week so will have the video out soon!
Great review.
Thanks for watching, Adam!
@@TechTravelBeyond I'm not Adam.
@@AramKaptein Sorry...it was autocorrect. It changed to Adam right before I hit reply!
Chuck, thanks for the info. What are your thoughts on variable ND filters vs fixed NDs?
Hi! Variable NDs and their quality are...Variable! (g) You have to ensure the maker of the variable ND uses good glass, and their line doesn't have issues with a large dark X pattern appearing in the image. Some variable NDs have this issue at higher F-Stop equivalents, so read reviews on them before you buy. I have one for my A6000 I bought a few years back and it has that exact issue because it was from a less-expensive manufacturer.
You’re the best-value added. 🙏🏾
Hi, thanks for this video. I am thinking of buying these ND filters and start shooting cinematic videos with this OA. But I am not sure to buy either ND or ND/PL set. Could you give me some advise on that? Thanks.
You don’t need polarizing lenses unless you’re trying to also filter reflections from water, glass or bright concrete or sand. For most applications, ND would be your best and cost effective purchase. Think about how you film your projects first. Thanks for watching!
@@TechTravelBeyond thanks for your fast reply. It really help me.
I’ve heard and seen videos stating that ND filters can affect rock steady’s effectiveness but these were from almost 2 years ago. I was wondering if you’ve noticed anything like that?
Hi Kong! I don't generally film at high frame rates, usually 30fps, and I haven't tried this out on running or other activity where the background is generally moving fast. I haven't had the problem. I've also kept the firmware updated, so perhaps they've solved the problem. Just remember, high frame rates and resolution, even with ND filters, use more processing power along with any stabilization. This is also why at 4k, some resolutions cannot process with RockSteady.
Awesome. Thanks for the reply. Will probably get me a set of nd filters soon. I typically only use my osmo action for vlogging and walking around lol. Keep up the good work.
Can this camera work / record on USB power independently of the battery?
Yes! I've filmed with the Osmo Action connected to a power bank handle!
@@TechTravelBeyond So the battery can be removed?
@@Gawron.. The battery can be removed, but you would want to have it on to cover the Electronics inside. It has an all important seal. You can use external power via the USB-C port on the right side of the camera. Using that port won’t give dust exposure to the camera interior.
Does this camera record vertically? The Gopro can do it.
After what time does it turn off overheating?
Yes! Vertical video can be done and the camera controls on the touch screen will flip too. It’s been that way since it launched, about the same time GoPro 7 was released. As far as overheating, I haven’Thad that problem and I live in a hot climate. I don’t film for hours at a time, just small increments for vlogging, etc.
@@TechTravelBeyond And have you been shooting video for more than 20 minutes at 4k / 60fps? Or longer with short breaks? Gopro 7 black turns off after this time, but 4k records only in the h265 codec, maybe that's why.
@@Gawron.. longest I’ve done was on a cruise leaving a port. About 10mins. I stopped GoPro after Hero7 black because of intermittent shutdowns. Haven’t gone back since. Check out David Manning here on RUclips. He did a video this week on why he went back to Osmo Action.
I use my DJI Osmo Action camera non-stop untill the battery runs out. Never had any heat problems or the camera shutting down. I have done this in different weather conditions. Never had a issue.
Me too! It’s always just the length of battery life but intermittent shots of scenery and talking head segments.