Recent content by bk_flyguy

Everything was fine and dandy and then all of the sudden one day, BAM. Gimbal overloaded, can't balance, the thing wigs out. I was using the Polar Pro ND filters regularly, I am guessing this had something to do with it? Maybe I pulled them off/put them on too hard? (Though I thought I was...

I don't think rationally pointing out the real dangers to people when a drone is flown over cityscapes is fire and brimstone, I haven't seen any posts here that come remotely close to that. And back when drones were a smaller niche hobby, I never heard of or saw anyone flying them around...

Would love to here from some others regarding dlog and these settings:

Dlog gamma curve changed entirely in mid Feb, everything before that is irrelevant because it's not the same profile. Shooting with Dlog extends DR noticeably, but does introduce it's own set of problems, which I have asked about in my initial post. It sounds like someone with a bit more...

Hi AyeYo, I am a professional cinematographer who purchased the drone to capture the best images possible. Due to the nature of my work (remote documentary work on small plane with extremely limited baggage weights) and the need to bring a full camera gear set, the Mavic is my only option for...

To maximize dynamic range in high contrast scenes, and flexibility in applying a look in post. I understand this is inherently limited by the mushy codec of the Mavic and low quality sensor. I am new to the Mavic, so it's a legitimate question on my behalf: is there really no use case for dlog...

Wombat, I disagree - and I think you do too if you think about it. You get that aircrafts designed to carry humans have to undergo these more rigorous standards. Why? Because a human life is at stake? The FAA and DJI themselves - not to mention numerous countries around the world - are all in...

Dlog - NEVER? Really? I am new to the Mavic, but I thought it was largely improved last firmware update (with caveats and proper use, of course?). Please help me understand.

Sorry, the Mavic IS toy-grade. Ok, ok, those semantic can be inflammatory to people who feel $1000 is a lot to spend on something and guarantees a level of professional quality. It can seem unfair when they have WAY cheaper toys that they associate with target. Let's rephrase it. When flying...

Is it worth it to get the newer ones that also polarize? I know polarizer is directional. Just wondering, if the filter is going to be on anyway, any reason NOT to prefer the PL polarized version?

don't forget the rest of the questions a couple posts back ;)

Not sure, but you can examine the bitrate after. The Mavic does shift bitrate for resolution, it may for framerate also and thus not improve quality. But I will say, many slow motion modes on camera reduce quality per frame as they work on the same bitrate for the given resolution. So it is...

From reading here, would you say the following is correct: Use Dlog for high contrast scenes only, because data is removed from midtones in order to help with highlights/shadows to increase the DR Use 0,0,0 for dlog, or perhaps 0, -2, 0 for high contrast scenes to slightly improve latitude in...

@Robbyg -- Tell me more about dlog? @RussT -- Tell me more about the dodgy camera?

Could be Mavic, or drones in general. Top lessons you wish you knew. Could be general wisdom. Could be hidden or overlooked app features. Could be dialing in something in the settings. Could be image related, or pilot skill related. Or insurance, paperwork, travel, etc. When you were knew, if...