I am not sure how the fixed aperture on the A2S is a negative, as it is F2.8 which is as wide open as the M2P goes, i.e. f2.8 -f11. A night shot will usually prefer to use the widest aperture over cranking up the ISO as compensation, so there is no real advantage of the M2P over the A2S in this regard. Tell me how the fixed aperture is a problem, as I don't see it
All i can say from my first flights compared to my air 2 its head and shoulders above ,most footage my buddy and i compared from his m2p its better as well ,its good enough for me that's for sure ,no matter what make of model some people never are happy with the end product ,if the op has bad night video maybe its a faulty because what i have seen its very good for a 43mph flying camera..
The fixed aperture at 2.8 results in a very shallow depth of field so a large area is out of focus causing much noise. Being able to close the aperture makes a larger part of the scene in focus and therefore less soft.
It's really bright and clear in picture mode though. In video mode, It darkens the image significantly. However I use 1500 lumen spot lights, so it doesn't matter to me. I use one on the Air2S. It decreases my flight time by 10% due to it's weight. but its worth it. The light gives a good broad output up to 200ft.
I went through about 10 pocket flashlights. The best one I found with the brightest sustained beam is the Klarus G15. Its rated for 4000 lumens in turbo mode, but goes to a sustained level of 1500 lumens when fully charged. Its 5 oz with its battery. I use heavy duty Velcro, i picked up at Lowes and glued it to the flashlight, then I stuck another velcro piece to the side body of the drone using its normal adhesive backing. The flash light needs the glue because the metal is to slick. I can see the ground super clear at 100 ft and adequately at 200ft. You can get one on Amazon for 89 dollars usa.
