The orientation of the controller is displayed on the controller icon on the map screen. It's a good tool to help orient the controller toward the drone when you have connectivity issues.
Regarding the calibration process, are you rotating and...
Yes, that's apparently the intended operation. There's a discussion of the DHP function here:
https://mavicpilots.com/threads/dynamic-home-point-control-logic-mavic-4-pro.153666/
That reviewer said:
Usually, with a drone, you are far enough from any subjects for that not to matter but the F1.8 aperture changes that.
The first part of that sentence is correct, but the second part is an exaggeration.
It would be more...
Compare the hyperfocal distance of that lens to the distance to objects in your landscape photo. That should suggest there's no problem.
Unless there's something in the foreground that should be in focus, it's hard to see how depth of field is...
Yes, that part of your post is correct. That is why I didnt include it in the quote. I shoot a lot at 500mm F4 so focus at that depth of field is critical. Understanding DOF is a must. I can go from a depth DOF on inches (wildlife) to light...