Mavic 4 Pro Leaked Specs, Price and Date

[ryguy80]

Read over on the DPReview comments on the announcement from soneone claiming to know soneone that got an early copy of the Mavic 4 Pro that electronic ND filters were dropped. Apparently, there were issues with the implementation and the reason the drone got delayed from an April launch.

Don’t plan on buying one because A) I already have enough birds B) Likely outside what I’m willing to spend on a drone C) DJI product support seems to be lacking lately with firmware updates becoming fewer and far between on their newer products.

 

[Meta4]

Read over on the DPReview comments on the announcement from soneone claiming to know soneone that got an early copy of the Mavic 4 Pro that electronic ND filters were dropped.

Those filters are likely going to be available shortly after launch.

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C) DJI product support seems to be lacking lately with firmware updates becoming fewer and far between on their newer products.

Some people seem to think of firmware updates as "free gifts" that DJI should give you every couple of months.
You only need firmware updates if/when there's something that needs to be fixed or updated.
No updates is no big deal.
It just means that that model is running as it should.

 

[ryguy80]

Some people seem to think of firmware updates as "free gifts" that DJI should give you every couple of months.
You only need firmware updates if/when there's something that needs to be fixed or updated.
No updates is no big deal.
It just means that that model is running as it should.

I agree. I was referring to more on the bugs and user feedback side if issues pop up. I don’t personally fly FPV, but there are users still waiting for Goggles compatibility on the Neo, Flip, and Air 3S.

For non-drone products, DJI is finally addressing the HDR “look” of the Osmo Action 5 Pro straight out of the camera and allowing users to turn off HDR. People were complaining about the color science for 7 months before DJI did something about it.

 

[KS-6]

Happy with my M3Pro, have nicely aligned cameras meaning predictably sharp corners at play. But, if the M4Pro has greatly improved still camera specs and I am able to shoot say 3x3 or 4x4 grids in DNG with the telephoto lenses for stitching later, I could be easily swayed. Being able to do verticals on all lenses is definitely a step in the right direction.

I know the specs thus far are cine-centric but hopefully us still image makers get a big boost as well.

 

[mavic3usa]

Here's my prediction for the launch (which is based on both my viewpoint on the DJI ban plus current tariffs). Mavic 4 Pro launches worldwide *except* in the US on day one and here's the pricing with US launch date + US pricing TBD.

 

[Spikemixture]

Ironically, seeing the MP4 listed as compatible with the RC2, I would also like to think the new pro might support other RC2 drones (Mini 4 Air3/s). I can't justify the Mavic 4 right now, but an enhanced controller with screen for my (to me) excellent Air 3 would be worth considering (especially with future compatibility should i get rich).

the RC2 is listed with the standard version . And the RC2pro will work with the Air3(s) and mini4p.
Look at US$1300 before tariffs and $3500 after TT (Trump Tax ,Trump Tariff)
I am not american so it's not political ...

 

[Filmarik]

Happy with my M3Pro, have nicely aligned cameras meaning predictably sharp corners at play. But, if the M4Pro has greatly improved still camera specs and I am able to shoot say 3x3 or 4x4 grids in DNG with the telephoto lenses for stitching later, I could be easily swayed. Being able to do verticals on all lenses is definitely a step in the right direction.

I know the specs thus far are cine-centric but hopefully us still image makers get a big boost as well.

I do lots of architectural work with M3P and the 28mm lens on M4P is disappointing..It would simply be not wide enough to get the shot done in many scenarios when there is no room to fly the drone far enough. Moreover most of my ground shots are taken with Canon TS-E 24mm and these shots blend nicely with the shots taken with M3P camera of the same focal length lens.

 

[Gazwas]

I do lots of architectural work with M3P and the 28mm lens on M4P is disappointing..It would simply be not wide enough to get the shot done in many scenarios when there is no room to fly the drone far enough. Moreover most of my ground shots are taken with Canon TS-E 24mm and these shots blend nicely with the shots taken with M3P camera of the same focal length lens.

Just use the free pano mode that I'm sure it will have just like the Air3s and you can shoot much wider than the M3P 24mm FOV, and results in a higher resolution final image.

 

[Filmarik]

Just use the free pano mode that I'm sure it will have just like the Air3s and you can shoot much wider than the M3P 24mm FOV, and results in a higher resolution final image.

Yeah, that might be an option but I am worried that stitching pics taken of objects with sharp edges from close proximity such as houses and buildings in general might cause stitching errors

 

[Gazwas]

Yeah, that might be an option but I am worried that stitching pics taken of objects with sharp edges from close proximity such as houses and buildings in general might cause stitching errors

I suppose that all depends on how close to the frame edges the building are.

At face value, generally a less wide lens will have improved illumination fall off, edge sharpness, field curvature, distortion and result in less digital correction intervention. Then stopping down to f4 - f5.6 the lens just gets better.

However, the bump to f2 might just cancel all those improvements out so impossible to call until release and we can see the difference between the M3P camera/sensors and M4P in a side by side comparison.

 

[Filmarik]

I suppose that all depends on how close to the frame edges the building are.

At face value, generally a less wide lens will have improved illumination fall off, edge sharpness, field curvature, distortion and result in less digital correction intervention. Then stopping down to f4 - f5.6 the lens just gets better.

However, the bump to f2 might just cancel all those improvements out so impossible to call until release and we can see the difference between the M3P camera/sensors and M4P in a side by side comparison.

Light fall off towards edges is the least of my worries. I am talking about moving cars in front of buildings, roof tiles and powerlines from my experience never stitch perfectly and joining them in photoshop is a nightmare. There are many things that can stitch incorrectly when shooting buildings. It is very different to stitching distant landscapes with organic textures where stitching errors are harder to spot. Architecture photos are pretty unforgiving and need to be perfect. Stitching errors causing misaligned edges of buildings or windows and fine geometric man made textures like bricks or venetian blinds for example would ruin them ..

 

[Gazwas]

Light fall off towards edges is the least of my worries.

It is when stitching images, the less illumination fall off the better.

Architecture photos are pretty unforgiving and need to be perfect. Stitching errors causing misaligned edges of buildings or windows and fine geometric man made textures like bricks or venetian blinds for example would ruin them ..

I used to shoot architecture with a digital back and would stitch images all the time without error.

In stark contrast, I would find large expanses of open sky would give many more issues with illumination and colour differences after stitching than errors with windows, roof tiles or brickwork.

Just saying, the M4P might be a great tool.

 

[wco81]

Wouldn't a top model drone which costs thousands depending on the configuration be overkill for something like this?

Why not Air 3S or even Mini 4 Pro?

Air 3S has Lidar so maybe better OA performance around built up areas.

OTOH, it has that dumb QB color issues.

 

[Filmarik]

How interesting. Our experiences obviously differ. May I ask what software did you use for stitching? I agree that blue sky is another contentious issue when stitching.
We hopefully agree at least on the fact that by taking one single shot we do not need to deal with issues arrising from stitching. Stitching also significantly complicates workflow and it is something I would prefer to avoid

 

[Filmarik]

Wouldn't a top model drone which costs thousands depending on the configuration be overkill for something like this?

Why not Air 3S or even Mini 4 Pro?

Air 3S has Lidar so maybe better OA performance around built up areas.

OTOH, it has that dumb QB color issues.

I do not think so. For shooting architecture the bigger the sensor the better. That is why many top architectural photographers use MF cameras. M3P having 3 different cameras also offers additional creative options. The QB sensor on A3S is photography unfriendly. I can't wait to see what the 100MP in M4P will be capable of.

 

[Gazwas]

How interesting. Our experiences obviously differ. May I ask what software did you use for stitching? I agree that blue sky is another contentious issue when stitching.

I’ve used a few but I never found buildings difficult for any software to stitch as they are pretty static subjects. While landscape photographers might need software with more granular control I processed in Capture One if I’d shot an LCC frame then stitch in Capture One, Photoshop or even Lightroom.

We hopefully agree at least on the fact that by taking one single shot we do not need to deal with issues arrising from stitching. Stitching also significantly complicates workflow and it is something I would prefer to avoid

Single shot always the easiest and less prone to potential errors but the fine detail in a stitch is addictive and stitching on the Air3S seem like a breeze.

Its at least worth investigating.

 

[wco81]

I do not think so. For shooting architecture the bigger the sensor the better. That is why many top architectural photographers use MF cameras. M3P having 3 different cameras also offers additional creative options. The QB sensor on A3S is photography unfriendly. I can't wait to see what the 100MP in M4P will be capable of.

That is likely another QB processing of 25 Mp into 100 Mp, isn't it?

I thought you were taking photos for real estate websites, not like Architectural Digest.

 

[Filmarik]

I’ve used a few but I never found buildings difficult for any software to stitch as they are pretty static subjects. While landscape photographers might need software with more granular control I processed in Capture One if I’d shot an LCC frame then stitch in Capture One, Photoshop or even Lightroom.



Single shot always the easiest and less prone to potential errors but the fine detail in a stitch is addictive and stitching on the Air3S seem like a breeze.

Its at least worth investigating.

I've done some stitching creating 180 deg panoramas of city skylines etc but it was never perfect. I needed photoshop the misaligned areas and it was a lot of work. It was the case the closest the building the more stitching errors. As the drone yaws the paralax effect causes the stitching errors as the angle of view changes. But I ntend to give the M4P a try. I would have preferred 24mm but it is what it is. It might be better in the corners at least

 

[KS-6]

I do not think so. For shooting architecture the bigger the sensor the better. That is why many top architectural photographers use MF cameras. M3P having 3 different cameras also offers additional creative options. The QB sensor on A3S is photography unfriendly. I can't wait to see what the 100MP in M4P will be capable of.

Amid a huge analog V system for fine art, I use a Hasselblad X2D for travel fine art, commercial work and some architectural work. If I do end up getting an M4P, I will make sure to *not* compare those 100MP files, lol!

I think that unless I see glaring reasons not to upon the launch announcement, I am going to pre-order the Creator Combo right away. It's either going to rock my world or not.

 

[Filmarik]

Amid a huge analog V system for fine art, I use a Hasselblad X2D for travel fine art, commercial work and some architectural work. If I do end up getting an M4P, I will make sure to *not* compare those 100MP files, lol!

I think that unless I see glaring reasons not to upon the launch announcement, I am going to pre-order the Creator Combo right away. It's either going to rock my world or not.

That's the spirit!! No hesitation. I was like that too until I found out about the 28mm lens and the likely QB sensor behind it. Playing with the A3S DNG files I am a bit hesitant, TBH. Do you have M3P at the moment? If you do what is the most compelling reason for you to get M4P?