Mavic Air 2 48MP camera - Is it any good? Shot by shot comparison

[flakey1977]

I take a look at the 48mp camera

 

[Ziggy01]

I take a look at the 48mp camera

Thanks for the video. Pretty much aligns with my findings, although you seem a little more impressed by the output than I am, although the qualification of it being a half inch sensor is duly noted.

 

[flakey1977]

Thanks for the video. Pretty much aligns with my findings, although you seem a little more impressed by the output than I am, although the qualification of it being a half inch sensor is duly noted.

Not impressed with the camera?

 

[boblui]

The HDR capability of the quad bayer sensor really rocks.

 

[flakey1977]

I still need to do a test on the video, I'm taking it out this afternoon, video out on Friday

 

[Ziggy01]

Not impressed with the camera?

Not really.

I was really hoping to use the bracketed exposure feature for better dynamic range but the sensor really isn't up to it. As the video correctly states, the 48mp is the way to go in optimum lighting conditions but its really not much better than an iPhone.

 

[flakey1977]

Not really.

I was really hoping to use the bracketed exposure feature for better dynamic range but the sensor really isn't up to it. As the video correctly states, the 48mp is the way to go in optimum lighting conditions but its really not much better than an iPhone.

What did you think of the smart photo?

 

[Ziggy01]

What did you think of the smart photo?

Great for happy-snaps but you can't really do anything with it in post.

 

[flakey1977]

Great for happy-snaps but you can't really do anything with it in post.

I guess it depends if you're blowing it up onto prints or just sharing them on your phone. Sadly these days most only do the latter so in that respect the camera is fine

 

[Ziggy01]

I guess it depends if you're blowing it up onto prints or just sharing them on your phone. Sadly these days most only do the latter so in that respect the camera is fine

Indeed. I guess I was hoping it would be getting close to m4/3 quality.

Having said all that the 60fps footage looks really good.

 

[flakey1977]

Indeed. I guess I was hoping it would be getting close to m4/3 quality.

Having said all that the 60fps footage looks really good.

Have you compared any of the footage with drones with a 1inch sensor?

 

[Ziggy01]

Have you compared any of the footage with drones with a 1inch sensor?

In good light it compares favourably with the Pro, but the smaller sensor really suffers in lower light.

 

[flakey1977]

In good light it compares favourably with the Pro, but the smaller sensor really suffers in lower light.

That's good to know, that's what I found too. What about video comparisons?

 

[Ziggy01]

That's good to know, that's what I found too. What about video comparisons?

Thats what I was referring to.

Its a neat little drone, I just hope DJI update the Fly software into something a bit more useable/flexible.

 

[mardenq]

i do photography as a hobby so got the air2 for taking pictures more than video,i think its quite good,heres a sunrise picture from the coast where i live a couple of weeks ago

 

[boblui]

i do photography as a hobby so got the air2 for taking pictures more than video,i think its quite good,heres a sunrise picture from the coast where i live a couple of weeks ago

Is this taken in SmartPhoto mode ?

 

[Dmascot]

Nice picture...is it a panorama.

 

[mardenq]

its just a smartshot edited in lightroom

 

[Dmascot]

its just a smartshot edited in lightroom

When I first saw the picture only the top half was downloaded for some reason. When I reloaded the page the whole image downloaded showing a standard image. Is that the ocean?

 

[mardenq]

When I first saw the picture only the top half was downloaded for some reason. When I reloaded the page the whole image downloaded showing a standard image. Is that the ocean?

it is yes,the north sea,its st marys lighthouse, whitley bay