No HDR option for Mavic 3 Classic?

Arnt · May 15, 2023

Some of the Mavic drones have the option of selecting HDR as a preset for still images. Any reason why this is not available on the 3 classic?

Bob in Savannah · May 15, 2023

Arnt said:
Some of the Mavic drones have the option of selecting HDR as a preset for still images. Any reason why this is not available on the 3 classic?

My Mavic 3 uses a version of HDR which is called HLG. It has something to do with broadcasting (streaming?) and utilizing HDR tech. Maybe it helps keep the darks dark. Either way, it looks AMAZEBALLS on HDR equipment so have no fear. I would assume your Classic offers this same feature.

Good question. +1

waynorth · May 15, 2023

Arnt said:
Some of the Mavic drones have the option of selecting HDR as a preset for still images. Any reason why this is not available on the 3 classic?

Nobody from DJI reads this forum (maybe they read, but they don't respond)
Try asking in the DJI forum. But you probably won't get an answer for why HDR is not available in the Mavic 3.

waynorth · May 15, 2023

OJsakila said:
My Mavic 3 uses a version of HDR which is called HLG.

That is for video, not for stills as OP asks for.

Arnt · May 16, 2023

waynorth said:
Nobody from DJI reads this forum (maybe they read, but they don't respond)
Try asking in the DJI forum. But you probably won't get an answer for why HDR is not available in the Mavic 3.

an odd question I guess. HLG is as said for video. Maybe the initial image is as good as HDR is not needed

waynorth · May 16, 2023

Arnt said:
Maybe the initial image is as good as HDR is not needed

In a way, yes. Photos taken in RAW have a much wider dynamic range than jpg's, with lots more information. This means that with a raw file you can restore apparently burnt-out highlights or black shadows, which you could not in an already processed jpg.