Mavic's Lends Hood, not a good idea,

iamSteve · Mar 26, 2017

As I try to fly with slow pans I rarely see the lens hood in the image, however as you can see from this video shot a few weeks ago it did save my Mavic gimbal when I switched to sport mode to test acceleration..... Deceleration not as quick as I expected.....

m0j0 · Mar 26, 2017

I'm all for you guys buying a cover. I don't think it offers much protection at all. If you crash it the cam isn't going to survive with or without the cover..

AlanTheBeast · Mar 26, 2017

So much for that ... I believed they would be additional protection for the gimbal. But if they're in the way... maybe they could be trimmed some?

AlanTheBeast · Mar 26, 2017

m0j0 said:
I'm all for you guys buying a cover. I don't think it offers much protection at all. If you crash it the cam isn't going to survive with or without the cover..

Depends on the crash. Many are quite survivable - the most delicate part is the gimbal.

rydfree · Mar 26, 2017

nealh said:
I recently purchased one too, excited to stop the glare from the late day sun I was getting when facing the sun.
Unfortunately I got the same results, it didn't seem block the sun, but did block the camera. I tried different views and directions and got much better video without it.
Since it was around $10, I don't feel too bad, but still a waste.
I have read mixed reviews, but don't bother trying it.
I recently order the Mavic ND filters and hope that works much better.
Stay tuned!

$10 , WOW

Sun Shade Lens Hood Glare Gimbal Camera Protector Cover For DJI Mavic Pro Drone | eBay

I paid less than 2 bucks for mine . It locks in good and yes it will protect the gimbal to a degree from rocks,tree limbs and such . I've seen a tree limb catch behind the camera and rip it from it's mounts . This would help in that case . To each their own. You just plan your shots and make nice smooth transistions when flying .

Robbyg · Mar 26, 2017

m0j0 said:
I'm all for you guys buying a cover. I don't think it offers much protection at all. If you crash it the cam isn't going to survive with or without the cover..

I think it offers a lot of protection but it really depends on the severity of the crash. If your Mavic comes down hard the gimbal will just be one of several reasons why you are going to have to refresh your Mavic. Whats really annoying is coming down soft and then finding out that the gimbal is broken and have to use a refresh for a broken cable or tab.

I have seen a few YouTube video were small branches are the gimbal killers. During a tree encounter they get under the gimbal and break it out of the Tabs. Also side collisions with branches are deflected rather than impacting the gimbal if it's covered.

Rob

MediaElite · Mar 26, 2017

In most cases the lens hood has no benefit. It requires me to fly extremely slow. So I will only usee when glare is a big issue. Otherwise, flying without any cover is best. I fly at 20mph average and have great footage without the hood. With the hood, I have issues seeing it even at 10mph....thats not how I intend to fly. I even shaved my 3D printed hood with a knife and file for marginal improvement.

stratos · Mar 26, 2017

ElGuapo said:
I just purchased a lens hood for my Mavic to help against sun glare, and that was a bad idea, it ruined my videos. Normally I do not write many reviews but I am going to write a 1 star review on Amazon, 0 stars if I could.

I am sharing my experience here with y'all hoping you do not make the same mistake, if you have not already.

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Yeah I can confirm. Honestly I bought it out of curiosity and tried it. It doesnt really help to reduce unwanted sun glare and just mess with your shots , either laterally and vertically so if you use it you have to be extra careful or your shots will simply be crap

m0j0 · Mar 29, 2017

I guess it may help if you put it into a tree and it doesn't fall to the ground.. but that lens hood is not going to do anything in a crash.

TerryJ · Mar 30, 2017

ElGuapo said:
I just purchased a lens hood for my Mavic to help against sun glare, and that was a bad idea, it ruined my videos. Normally I do not write many reviews but I am going to write a 1 star review on Amazon, 0 stars if I could.

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I had the same issue. Open up the opening about an 1/8 inch around the top to resolve.

TerryJ · Mar 30, 2017

ElGuapo said:
I just purchased a lens hood for my Mavic to help against sun glare, and that was a bad idea, it ruined my videos. Normally I do not write many reviews but I am going to write a 1 star review on Amazon, 0 stars if I could.

I am sharing my experience here with y'all hoping you do not make the same mistake, if you have not already.

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It does help with prop shadow!!

TerryJ · Mar 30, 2017

It does help with prop shadow issue but not much for glare issues.

SamBGb · Mar 30, 2017

This does offer moderate protection to the gimbal in the sense that if it was going to be something physical that was going to touch the gimble/camera from the angles to which this cover offers protection than great it helps (a branch etc), but I suspect the problem forces exerted on the gimbal in a crash jolts its beyond its normal operating movement that is what actually breaks its, so having the clear bubble or this extra items attached is only going to protect in certain circumstances.

flyNfrank · Mar 30, 2017

I'm working on the better type for our Mavic's now. The image below IS NOT what I'm working on. I uploaded the image below to show it's the type that fits around the camera lens would be actually what I'm working on. The problem with the design seen here is, it can not flare out and needs to be more aerodynamic, needs to be lighter weight, and must not stick out so far. Once I'm finished, we'll have the perfect setup at the perfect price.

JHSlayer · Mar 30, 2017

flyNfrank said:
I'm working on the better type for our Mavic's now. The image below IS NOT what I'm working on. I uploaded the image below to show it's the type that fits around the camera lens would be actually what I'm working on. The problem with the design seen here is, it can not flare out and needs to be more aerodynamic, needs to be lighter weight, and must not stick out so far. Once I'm finished, we'll have the perfect setup at the perfect price.

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Hauptmann · Mar 30, 2017

Good input from all. Good to know!

Xblog · Apr 29, 2017

is it a solution for hood obstructing like that ? many thanks !

Hauptmann · Apr 29, 2017

ElGuapo said:
I just purchased a lens hood for my Mavic to help against sun glare, and that was a bad idea, it ruined my videos. Normally I do not write many reviews but I am going to write a 1 star review on Amazon, 0 stars if I could.

I am sharing my experience here with y'all hoping you do not make the same mistake, if you have not already.

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If you'll notice, the lens hood only vignettes on the side the wind is coming from. If you are flying forward, it will vignette on top. If the wind is coming from the left. it will vignette on the left side. This happens because the GPS causes the Mavic to dip in the direction the wind is coming from, in order to maintain position.

The solution? Don't use the lens hood on windy days, or buy a SECOND lens hood, and trim it down as others have suggested in this thread.

Xblog · Apr 29, 2017

Hauptmann said:
If you'll notice, the lens hood only vignettes on the side the wind is coming from. If you are flying forward, it will vignette on top. If the wind is coming from the left. it will vignette on the left side. This happens because the GPS causes the Mavic to dip in the direction the wind is coming from, in order to maintain position.

The solution? Don't use the lens hood on windy days, or buy a SECOND lens hood, and trim it down as others have suggested in this thread.

and this ? it seem better ? (No vignette in tilt angle 0-90° / roll angle 0+-20°)

TACO-RC Sun Shade Lens Hood Protective Cover for DJI Mavic PRO | eBay