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The DJI Air 2S has a fixed aperture, and you can’t control the amount of light entering the camera. And shooting pictures and videos in bright daylight may cause photos and videos to be a little jittery since the shutter speed tries to compensate for the amount of light entering. If you often shoot in bright daylight, you may want to check out some ND filters for DJI Air 2S.

ND filters or Neutral Density filters work by limiting the light entering the lens and thus allow your DJI Air 2S drone to maintain a slow shutter speed. And in overtly bright settings, ND filters help make a significant difference. They lend the needed motion blur in videos and help you get a cinematic edge to videos.

You’ll need to figure out the right stop for the filter in a few dry runs before your actual shoot.

So if you want to play with the exposure of your drone, here are the best ND filters for DJI Air 2S that you can buy. But before that,

The QKOO 6-9 stop filter is one of the affordable variable ND filters in the bunch. This small camera accessory highlights the grooves at the sides, which help in a better grip. It’s lightweight and doesn’t add much weight to the overall weight of the Air 2S. The 6-9 stop filter is strong and is the one for you if you often shoot in bright conditions and high ISO levels.

As noted earlier, it’s a variable filter, and you will get the needed exposure. The markings are at the front and feature hard stops on either end for better control.

Despite the low price tag, QKOO filters are known for their grips and decent build quality. They do not come off at the drop of a hat, which is a huge plus. If you are starting to experiment with ND filters and do not want to empty your pocket, the QKOO VND filters are a good bargain.

The Tomat ND filters are in the same price bracket and bundle three distinct ND filters and a CPL (more commonly known as Polarizing Filters). The ND filters come in three sets—ND16, ND32, and ND64. Naturally, these filters will help you stay covered in all types of brightness. On the other hand, the polarizing filter comes into the picture if you have to shoot reflective surfaces like lakes, cars, and skyscraper surfaces, among others. They work by removing harsh reflections and are the ones for you if you are into aerial photography.

The filters have a decent build and come with a magnetic base. You simply have to stick them on top of the lens of your DJI 2S Air. On the other hand, you can rotate the CPL filter to adjust the amount of light entering the lens.

One of the highlights of the Tomat ND filter set is the build quality. They have a solid build, and several users have echoed this in their reviews. At the same time, the carry case is sturdy and slim.

If you have the budget, then the Skyreat ND filter set is also worth a peek. It’s a set of 4 ND filters and a CPL. They are a little expensive, but the aluminum build and the snug fit make them worth the extra dollars. Compared to the one above, you get an additional 3-stop filter. And this helps you capture beautiful sunsets or cloudy days without compromising quality.

The other filters keep you covered for any sunlight condition, whether it’s a bright sunny day or a partly cloudy day. At the same time, the filters do not add any color shift.

Lastly, the aluminum build adds to the durability of the filter. At the same time, the lenses come with scratch-resistant material coating.

The PolarPro Vivid Collection is a premium set of ND filters and bundles ND8/PL, ND16/PL, and ND32/PL filters. This one comes with ND and Polarizer combo and the one for you if you know your way around ND/PL combos. The ND/PL filters do the double duty of slowing the shutter speed and reducing light. They are apt for videos but not for still photography.

That said, PolarPro filters deliver almost the same results as SkyReat ND filters, although the former has a better mount. These filters combine glass with aluminum and have the needed grooves on the side for better grip. At the same time, the storage box is slim and lightweight.

If you do not want to stray out of the DJI ecosystem and have the budget to spare, you can try out the ND filter set from the DJI itself. The company offers a set of 4 filters starting from ND4, ND8, ND16, and ending with ND32. While there are no dedicated polarizers, the ND filter set will have you covered for most days.

Because it’s an in-house product, you do not have to worry about the fit. They work as advertised and have given users impressive results. As long as you know which filter stop to use, you will be in the clear.

The lack of aperture means that ND filters are must-buy accessories for your DJI Air 2S drone, especially if you didn’t buy the Fly More Combo. If you capture a combination of images and videos, the ideal thing is to get a set of high-stop ND filters with a Polarizer rather than ND/PL combo. That way, you will have control based on the scenery you’d want to capture.

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DJI was founded by Frank Wang in 2006.

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Namrata loves writing about products and gadgets. She has been working for Guiding Tech since 2017 and has around five years of experience writing features, how-tos, buying guides, and explainers. Previously she worked as an IT Analyst at TCS, but she found her calling elsewhere.

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