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    Long exposure techniques for vehicle brake light trails etc

    SS= 4 secs, aperature= f2.8, ISO= 100. No ND required, it was shot before sun-up and I was able to hover and obtain good sharp results in calm conditions. The ambient light was such that I could get a proper exposure with aperture and shutter speed.
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    Long exposure techniques for vehicle brake light trails etc

    I shoot long exposures often, from M2P it is all about the wind. Compose your image and then don't touch the sticks or gimbal and let it hover while you snap away. If you can fly in calm conditions I have been able to get sharp images up to 4 second shutter speed. Altitude matters as the winds...
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    Flying Close to Water

    I fly over open water a lot, Long Island Sound mostly. When I get down low, all sensors off and eyes on the aircraft. Adding strobes also makes it easier to see. I crafted my landing pad to sit in the bow of my boat and land in TRIPOD MODE. found the clever landing gear on - DJI Mavic 2 zoom...
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    Anyone come across minimalist smart controller & mavic 2 case?

    I am very happy with this small Manfrotto backpack ManfrottoAdvanced Gear Backpack M (Medium) able to comfortably get the M2P, SC, 4 batts', landing pad and filters onboard.
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    Date & Time settings on Smart Controller

    Really glad I am not alone on this! Just a few days ago I sent a bunch of screenshots to DJI support, showing image dates off by a day and flight logs from 2013. Waiting for reply. Thank you for the work-around greg6032.
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    Anyone Find a m4-0.7 screw with a DRing Head for mounting lanyard on the Smart Controller

    Q’s and A’s New Smart Controller check the handmade screws by Mav' Pilot - Starz
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    Q’s and A’s New Smart Controller

    Got the custom screws from Starz and used a Peak Designs Leash I had in a drawer.
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    Q’s and A’s New Smart Controller

    Starz Do you have link for that screw? Or an official name or description that could be used for internet search? Very clean solution.
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    New Dji Smart Controller - what are your thoughts???

    I have had a very positive experience with the SC, arrived as expected, all FW upgrades and initialization proceeded without a hitch, WiFI only, the latest upgrade installed with no issues and now I have 3+ hours of winter flying with no issues. Figured out how to export logs to a Mac and craft...
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    Anyone Find a m4-0.7 screw with a DRing Head for mounting lanyard on the Smart Controller

    I found at a local Ace Hardware store a 4mm x 8mm long screw fits perfect. And my really-smart hardware sales guys, coincidently came up with the same picture hanger "D-ring" idea, which is now across these forums. The key is the thread on the bottom of the SC is 4mm. I used a Peak Designs...
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    Exporting Flight Logs from Smart Controller

    Appears to be resolved with this very specific connection configuration with a Macbook Pro 13' (with only USB-C connections). Using the supplied DJI USB-A/USB-C Smart Controller charging cable. Connect SC USB-C to Macbook Pro USB-A. Turn on SC. Android File Transfer App will automatically open...
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    Exporting Flight Logs from Smart Controller

    I haven't been able to get my mac laptop to talk to the Android SC. Want to export flight logs to Mac. Anybody able to make this work? Tried the Android File Transfer app, but the two devices aren't talking.
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    Smart Controller Map is 90 Degrees off!

    See this thread DJI is aware Smart Controller showing Map 90 degrees off!
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    Smart Controller is AWESOME ... (What fun!)

    I too got mine today in NYC with no issues through US Customs. Thinking my order was in the 2nd wave & missed the “shutdown”. Ordered on the 24th from DJI. Can’t wait to fly. the activation and upgrade all went very smoothly. Did not use DJI assistant. Love the screen, will not miss iPad and...
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    Mavic 2 Pro is fantastic for panoramas. Post your panos!

    Sunrise Stamford, CT