Lens hood

[Ziba]

Has anyone used a lens shade on the Mavic Pro 2. I saw one advertised on Amazon but didn’t know if that or another brand would work without causing problems with gimble movement?

 

[Thomas B]

Honestly have not needed one even with ARC XLs on both front arms.

 

[bumper]

I'm using the one in link. Like it a lot. Provides adequate protection for gimbal when M2 is in case, so don't have to keep taking off and putting on gimbal protector (plus no risk of powering up with gimbal protector on).

Amazon.com : PGYTECH Lens Hood Compatible with DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom Sun Shade Glare Shield Gimbal Camera Protector for Drone Accessories : Camera & Photo

 

[raven swe]

I have one, same as above, it saved my gimble from a nasty spanking, the shield actually cracked

 

[old man mavic]

I'm using the one in link. Like it a lot. Provides adequate protection for gimbal when M2 is in case, so don't have to keep taking off and putting on gimbal protector (plus no risk of powering up with gimbal protector on).

Amazon.com : PGYTECH Lens Hood Compatible with DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom Sun Shade Glare Shield Gimbal Camera Protector for Drone Accessories : Camera & Photo

i always use one on my MPP, and yes apart from keeping some of the sun off the lense it does protect the gimbal to some extent ,problem is as it does not hold the gimbal in a locked position, it does not stop it from moving around in transport so it is better to remove it and fit the gimbal clamp on

 

[mshmovie]

I also have the PGYTECH bought from Amazon here Amazon.com : PGYTECH Lens Hood Compatible with DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom Sun Shade Glare Shield Gimbal Camera Protector for Drone Accessories : Camera & Photo

I've had it intrude on the video once when I let the MP2 return to home: the drone was rotating as it descended. I didn't have issue with intrusion in sport mode.

 

[bumper]

I also have the PGYTECH bought from Amazon here Amazon.com : PGYTECH Lens Hood Compatible with DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom Sun Shade Glare Shield Gimbal Camera Protector for Drone Accessories : Camera & Photo

I've had it intrude on the video once when I let the MP2 return to home: the drone was rotating as it descended. I didn't have issue with intrusion in sport mode.

That's a disadvantage if you pan the camera with the gimbal (as when swiping the screen). The hood will block the camera view on either side.

 

[mshmovie]

That's a disadvantage if you pan the camera with the gimbal (as when swiping the screen). The hood will block the camera view on either side.

100% agreed. I'll see once I get to use it more if it's a problem. One with a wider opening in the front, as I have for my MPP, would likely be superior.