Can anyone tell me the cause of these rings in shot?

[Mike Oz]

Hi guys,
I was out flying today (just practicing) and when I returned and viewed the footage I noticed a ring around the shot. It's faint but you can see it in the lower right and left corners of the frame.
I haven't noticed this before on any prior videos.

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Are you using filters?

 

[Mike Oz]

Are you using filters?

No, no filters.

 

[MavicCF]

Did you have the plastic gimbal cover on? It almost looks like a reflection of the lens.

 

[Mike Oz]

Did you have the plastic gimbal cover on? It almost looks like a reflection of the lens.

No, there was nothing on the lens.
It's super weird. I have it in all 8 video clips. Some more noticeable than others.

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Is this something new or is this a new drone and it has happened to all your videos? It is low light, maybe that has something to do with it. Do you have any daylight pics that show it?

 

[MavicCF]

That is really weird, what were you settings? I assume the sun was already set?

 

[Mike Oz]

Is this something new or is this a new drone and it has happened to all your videos?

The drone is about 2 weeks old. Never crashed.
I have not had this on any of my prior videos.

 

[LuvMyTJ]

What has changed? Updated recently?

 

[Mike Oz]

That is really weird, what were you settings? I assume the sun was already set?

The sun had just set.
My settings were as follows:
Manual
ISO 400
Shutter 50
EV -2.0
Style none/standard
WB cloudy

 

[Mike Oz]

What has changed? Updated recently?

Nothing different. No updates.
I did try a Lens Hood Sun Shade for the first flight. But removed it. It shows up on videos with and without the hood.

 

[Mike Oz]

For reference, here are two screeshots from the last flight.

 

[LuvMyTJ]

I don't see them in the brighter sky. It almost seems to be due to the low light but I have never seen this before.

 

[Mike Oz]

I don't see them in the brighter sky. It almost seems to be due to the low light but I have never seen this before.

I know. It's strange for sure. Let me look for a video with low light.

 

[Mike Oz]

I know. It's strange for sure. Let me look for a video with low light.

I don't see them in the brighter sky. It almost seems to be due to the low light but I have never seen this before.

This is the darkest I have.
Nothing there that I can see.

 

[MavicCF]

I wonder if you took shots at various ISOs in a dark setting if it would appear at the higher ISO levels.

 

[Mike Oz]

I wonder if you took shots at various ISOs in a dark setting if it would appear at the higher ISO levels.

I'll have to try that. Tomorrow though. I have to be up in a few hours, lol.

 

[Mike Oz]

I appreciate the help guys.
Thanks

 

[Mike Oz]

Hey Guys,
Just an update. I never did figure out what caused the rings in the video, but I got it sorted. I contacted Amazon (Purchased through them) and explained the situation. Being that I am within the 30 days (13 to be exact) they agreed to send out a replacement overnight and sent me a return label to send back the old one. Talk about great service.
I LOVE AMAZON!!!
Again, I appreciate all who attempted to help.
Thanks

 

[MavicCF]

Hey Guys,
Just an update. I never did figure out what caused the rings in the video, but I got it sorted. I contacted Amazon (Purchased through them) and explained the situation. Being that I am within the 30 days (13 to be exact) they agreed to send out a replacement overnight and sent me a return label to send back the old one. Talk about great service.
I LOVE AMAZON!!!
Again, I appreciate all who attempted to help.
Thanks

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Sounds like a good deal! It did seem like there must have been some imperfection in the lens so returning it was probably the smartest way to go. -CF