Mavic Mini ND Filters for Video and Long Exposure Photos

The DJI Mavic Mini is a little handicapped because of the lack of exposure control in the app. We are not able to adjust the ISO and Shutter Speed of the Mavic Mini camera when shooting video. We do have full control in photo mode, which allows us to shoot long exposure photos using ND Filters. In this video, I show you how I dial in shooting long exposure photos as well as show you a few samples of using ND Filters for video with the DJI Mavic Mini.

Some issues I did run into when using the filters is hard stopping. You don’t want to hard stop and go with the drone or the gimbal will shift a bit. You have to make really slow movements with the sticks or else it will shift. Also when tilting the gimbal using the PL, I did see some red vignette coming from the ring. It would only come up when using it at certain angles and when pointed towards the sun.

Timestamps:
00:50 What is exposure control?
02:30 How to pick the right filter?
04:00 Installing the filter
05:00 How to shoot long exposure photos with ND64
06:30 Setting up the Mavic Mini
07:00 Dialing in the settings
08:00 Samples of long exposure photos
08:45 Mavic 2 Pro photo samples
10:00 Sample video footage using the filters
11:30 Weight of the filters

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[psbrotherton]

And all of a sudden these filters have become much more valuable to the Mavic Mini!!

[gadreem]

What a complete & professional review, the side by side shots showing the difference, thanks

[roostmade]

For anyone wondering about the Mavic Mini, a few months after this video was created, DJI put out a software update and now you DO have full manual control over video.

[MrTroydawn]

Thank You Aldryn for this video. This helped me understand filters and exposure control more than anything I have read or watched in the Love your channel and I always get great advice from you man...!!

[cigarnationwarriors]

Kudos‼️ Just put my ND16 for morning flight. Love your videos because I learn so much. Thanks.

[MrPlaneTalk]

Great video as always! You do an excellent job of explaining. I also like that you put the timestamps if I want to skip to a certain portion of the video.

[jdnell]

Thanks! I was trying to figure out if I needed ND filters or not for the Mini. Your video and input on them is greatly appreciated!!

[freddiephantasma]

Thank you for making this video, I was looking all over for a video like this for the mavic mini. I'm blown away at how well made your videos are!

[heleti]

Seriously, the best Drone info channel I have found. Great useful info - thanks. Been using my Mavic Pro, Yuneec Typhoon and now a Mini for work for around three years ( just for simple construction progress photos) but never really got into the finer points of taking better photos - leaving that to post production of RAW images. You have inspired me to take more interest in getting better shots “on the job”, especially with the limitations of the Mini - which for access and safety, in some situations is clearly my Drone of choice.
Thanks Aldryn, Happy New Year and looking forward to more of your videos.

[jakehardy]

Watching this for my mavic air 2 but still same basic principles. Thanks for the good info man!

[flyingwithbrian]

Excellent explanation! Super helpful thanks for sharing.

[cjpayne]

I FIND IT AMAZING NOONE ON THE ENTIRE INTERNET EXPLAINS HOW TO ACTUALLY CONNECT THE FILTERS

[AdrianMateoDrones]

Great video my drone brother. Thanks sooo much for sharing this great video with us brother. You always do an awesome job Sir with your reviews. You got a Big Fan here and a Big Supporter. I appreciate you my drone brother. Keep up the good work and please keep those good videos coming. Have a great day Captain 👨‍✈️. I do hope and pray you and your family had a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years. Thanks for all you do and please keep flying.

[tib]

Awesome video once again, I'm thinking of buying an nd1000 and nd2000, would I benefit from buying these? Could they be used for video as well as for photos? Still learning here lol, thx for yr time.

[miranbelaic]

I literally needed this video right now, it's like you were reading my mind :D oh, and happy new year! :)

[chuckmorrismtb]

These videos are great, very informative and to the point. Keep them coming, good work

[akshay.kalson]

Great content ! Light background music ! On point ! Subscribed

[TeezMonkey]

What are your thoughts on polarizing filters considering you have to turn them to get them set right. Seem kind of pointless on a drone since you cant adjust once its up in the air

[Oligilo-copm]

These are a must now that you have manual control for video

[norbatron]

Super nice video! Love how you explain things.