{"id":17189,"date":"2022-02-27T14:49:42","date_gmt":"2022-02-27T14:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/27\/why-you-should-use-lens-filters-with-your-drone\/"},"modified":"2022-02-27T14:49:42","modified_gmt":"2022-02-27T14:49:42","slug":"why-you-should-use-lens-filters-with-your-drone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/27\/why-you-should-use-lens-filters-with-your-drone\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Use Lens Filters With Your Drone"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019ve ever seen someone else\u2019s footage captured with the same drone<\/a> 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

How Does a Lens Filter Work?<\/h2>\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why Use Lens Filters With a Drone?<\/h2>\n
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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 swappable cameras and lens modules.<\/p>\n

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

What Types of Filters Do Drones Use?<\/h2>\n

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