Mavic 2 Pro Focus for Photos?

harleymhs · Nov 11, 2018

Hey Guys, coming from a Mavic Pro, to the NEW Mavic 2 Pro .. I noticed on the Mavic 2 pro when you push the Photo Button on the controller soft press it makes the auto focus sound then push a bit hard to execute the photo. Not sure if this is the correct way to focus a photo. My Mavic Pro I didn't have that option I had to press the screen to focus then take the photo. Anyone out there know the proper way to take a photo with the correct auto focus sequence? I think i'm missing something here.

Starz · Nov 11, 2018

I think there are a few options. Which one is proper is your decision. They end up with the same result. Manual focus is the one that takes some practice.

DanMan32 · Nov 11, 2018

Like cameras, a half press will set the focus. It might also set the exposure.
Also of interest, if you are in video mode, fully pressing shutter will switch to photo though it won't take a picture that one time. Conversely from photo to video.
Note for zoom: if you are in video digital zoom, switching to photo using shutter button won't apply.

Inspirephil · Nov 12, 2018

As a new pilot for the M2P I am interested in any questions/feedback from all of you to help me learn this new platform. I have been flying for quite awhile but coming from the Inspire 2 to this new one I wanna get all of your knowledge and expertise. Keep em coming!

TR Ganey · Dec 6, 2018

While we are on the subject of zoom, is there a zoom function at all on the M2P in either video or camera mode?

Inspirephil · Dec 6, 2018

No, not with the M2P. Only with the Zoom.

ff22 · Dec 6, 2018

TR Ganey said:
While we are on the subject of zoom, is there a zoom function at all on the M2P in either video or camera mode?

Not sure if this is really zoom but check out:

Inspirephil · Dec 7, 2018

ff22 said:
Not sure if this is really zoom but check out:

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I have watched this tutorial and no it’s not actually a zoom. You’re simply changing your field of view in the settings of DJI GO 4.

Inspirephil · Dec 7, 2018

DanMan32 said:
Like cameras, a half press will set the focus. It might also set the exposure.
Also of interest, if you are in video mode, fully pressing shutter will switch to photo though it won't take a picture that one time. Conversely from photo to video.
Note for zoom: if you are in video digital zoom, switching to photo using shutter button won't apply.

Thanks for letting me know about that. Another one I didn’t know! Perfect, that’s the types of things I was looking for on here! Little tips make HUGE differences with photography. Thanks DanMan32!! Appreciate your help and especially your knowledge.