For the DJI Mini 4 Pro, use DJI's Mini 4 Pro ND filter set with ND16, ND64 and ND256. In bright sun, use ND256 at 24 to 30 fps and ND64 at 60 fps; use ND64 in hazy sun and ND16 on overcast days or near golden hour. Set ISO 100 in Pro mode and aim for a shutter about double your frame rate.
Why the Mini 4 Pro needs strong filters
The Mini 4 Pro's 24 mm lens has a fixed f/1.7 aperture. You can't stop it down, so in daylight the only ways to reduce light are a faster shutter or an ND filter. A fast shutter freezes motion and makes video look choppy. ND filters let you keep a natural shutter speed:
- ND16: 4 stops
- ND64: 6 stops
- ND256: 8 stops
DJI's manual lists the ND filter set (ND16/64/256) as an optional accessory at about 0.65 g per filter.
Target shutter speeds
| Frame rate | Target shutter |
|---|---|
| 24 or 25 fps | 1/50 |
| 30 fps | 1/60 |
| 48 or 50 fps | 1/100 |
| 60 fps | 1/120 |
| 100 fps (slow motion) | 1/200 |
How to set exposure with a filter
- Fit the filter with the drone powered off, holding the gimbal gently.
- In DJI Fly, switch to Pro mode.
- Set ISO 100. D-Log M and HLG also start at 100 on the Mini 4 Pro.
- Set white balance manually.
- Set the shutter for your frame rate.
- Check the exposure meter and histogram. Too bright: stronger filter. Too dark: weaker filter, or raise ISO slightly.
The filters are two stops apart, so you'll sometimes land between them. A shutter a little faster than target looks fine; one far faster looks choppy.
Settings guide by situation
- Beach or snow in full sun: ND256 at 24 to 30 fps. Even then you may be slightly over target; that's normal.
- Midday city: ND256 at 30 fps, ND64 at 60 fps.
- Forest or shade: ND16 or none.
- Golden hour: ND16 at 24 to 30 fps, none at 60 fps.
- Sunset and after: remove the filter.
Tips
- Change filters when you change frame rate. Going from 30 to 60 fps doubles the target shutter speed.
- Keep them clean. Smudges show up as haze.
- Weight: filters weigh under a gram. The Mini 4 Pro with the standard battery stays under 249 g, but adding accessories or the Plus battery can push it past 250 g. Check if you rely on the sub-250 g exemption from FAA registration.
- Photos rarely need ND. Use them for long exposures of water or motion blur in hyperlapse frames.
Will Mini 3 Pro filters fit?
Filters are shaped for each gimbal and camera housing. Use filters labeled for the Mini 4 Pro. If you're unsure about a set, contact us with the product name before you buy.
Do you need ND filters?
For quick clips, no. For cinematic D-Log M footage in daylight, yes. They're one of the cheapest upgrades that visibly improve Mini 4 Pro video.
See best Mini 4 Pro settings and Mini 4 Pro LUT, or shop the DJI Mini 4 Pro.
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- Best DJI Mini 5 Pro camera settings for photo and video
- DJI Mini 4 Pro LUT: D-Log M to Rec.709 color grading
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