Hi from Ontario

[Seakayaker]

Just a newbie hoping to learn how to optimize stuff for both aerial photography and video - and fun RC flying. Very impressed so far with how it flies - having troubles keeping things in focus and exposed etc though compared to DSLR photography. Hints appreciated on focus settings especially....

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Hello,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Mavic Pilots forum.
I hope that you will be able to use the forum to further your safety knowledge and for the exchange of innovative ideas and as a resource for current developments in Mavic quadcopter’s.
Enjoy the forum!
**You can look for other local flyers here - Regional Meet-Ups & Local Flyers

 

[Bunny Too]

Just a newbie hoping to learn how to optimize stuff for both aerial photography and video - and fun RC flying. Very impressed so far with how it flies - having troubles keeping things in focus and exposed etc though compared to DSLR photography. Hints appreciated on focus settings especially....

Howdy from Wyoming @Seakayaker , welcome to the community, plenty of fine folk and excellent information here.

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to our forum .Hope you find all the resources you seek and look forward
to any photos or videos you might post .
Any issues just ask.
Enjoy

 

[Former Member]

Welcome to Mavicpilots.com. Feel free to join in the discussions and ask anything about Mavics that comes to mind. We are here to help and learn.

Best regards,

Rob

 

[Seakayaker]

Hello,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Mavic Pilots forum.
I hope that you will be able to use the forum to further your safety knowledge and for the exchange of innovative ideas and as a resource for current developments in Mavic quadcopter’s.
Enjoy the forum!
**You can look for other local flyers here - Regional Meet-Ups & Local Flyers

Thank you very much. It looks like I have found the right place to learn!

Cheers

Gord

 

[Seakayaker]

Howdy from Wyoming @Seakayaker , welcome to the community, plenty of fine folk and excellent information here.

Thanks very much!

Cheers

Gord

 

[nevernamed]

welcome, from Pickering

 

[Seakayaker]

welcome, from Pickering

thank you!

 

[Mossiback]

Welcome! Which Mavic are you flying?

 

[Seakayaker]

Thanks. I bought a Mavic Pro Platinum.

 

[Seakayaker]

PS - a lot of bad press around - check this out: 'Idiots' flying drones into restricted airspace will cost lives, says pilot | CBC News

Why do irresponsible people make everyone else suffer?

 

[Mossiback]

... having troubles keeping things in focus and exposed etc though compared to DSLR photography. Hints appreciated on focus settings especially....

To focus the MPP you either tap the screen, program the C1 or C2 button to auto-focus, or set the focus manually. You can turn on the useful but distracting Peak Focus Threshold feature that will outline in focus items in red. Auto-focusing is more challenging in low-light conditions. In this case I normally zoom in, set the focus manually, and zoom back out.

For exposure you can also program a C1 or C2 button to adjust exposure for the center of the picture. You can turn on the Over Exposure Warning that will give you zebra stripes to indicate over exposure. I recommend you turn on the histogram to determine proper exposure since your view screen may be challenged with different lighting.

You need a set of ND filters to get smooth video.

 

[SharkHunter2012]

Hello from Jacksonville Florida.

 

[Aerial-Pixel]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots from Dayton Ohio USA! Enjoy your new Mavic, Fly safe and have fun!

 

[Seakayaker]

To focus the MPP you either tap the screen, program the C1 or C2 button to auto-focus, or set the focus manually. You can turn on the useful but distracting Peak Focus Threshold feature that will outline in focus items in red. Auto-focusing is more challenging in low-light conditions. In this case I normally zoom in, set the focus manually, and zoom back out.

For exposure you can also program a C1 or C2 button to adjust exposure for the center of the picture. You can turn on the Over Exposure Warning that will give you zebra stripes to indicate over exposure. I recommend you turn on the histogram to determine proper exposure since your view screen may be challenged with different lighting.

You need a set of ND filters to get smooth video.

Thanks very much Mossiback. I found the peak threshold feature very useful and used C1 for center focus mainly on my last shoot with good results. I will try out your exposure suggestions today. Everything still seems a little hot. Much appreciated.

Thanks again!

Gord