Review of the MavMount and Hoodman For the DJI Mavic Pro

Canes76 · Mar 22, 2017

Well, since I was grounded today (37 mile gusts!)...I thought I would do a review of the Mavmount and Hoodman for the DJI MAvic Pro and iPad Air!

Rocky · Mar 22, 2017

Good job Canes76! Nice MavMount / Hoodman / iPad review. I have the same setup except I have a 9.7" iPad Pro with wifi and cell service.
Sometimes bigger is better for "old tired eyes like mine".
PS: For everyone that watches this, when you put your face all the way up to the Hoodman it shuts out all the sunlight and looks like you are in a movie theater and is perfectly clear.

SRJ_Mavic_PRO · Mar 22, 2017

It really works well and lets you focus on what you are trying to either photo or video... I switch the Hoodman between the Mvic and my P4P...

10usstring · Mar 22, 2017

I got my mavmount two days after I ordered. Great item and well worth the price. Haven't been able to find a shorter lightning cord yet.

SRJ_Mavic_PRO · Mar 22, 2017

Ordered mine on a Sunday and had it on Friday. Emailed them and had updates via email, great company.
Here is one cord, Amazon, 1'foot cable. Works great I have one for Mav & P4P.

Amazon.com: Anker PowerLine+ Lightning Cable (1ft) Durable and Fast Charging Cable [Double Braided Nylon] for iPhone, iPad and More (Red): Cell Phones & Accessories

Canes76 · Mar 22, 2017

Rocky said:
Good job Canes76! Nice MavMount / Hoodman / iPad review. I have the same setup except I have a 9.7" iPad Pro with wifi and cell service.
Sometimes bigger is better for "old tired eyes like mine".
PS: For everyone that watches this, when you put your face all the way up to the Hoodman it shuts out all the sunlight and looks like you are in a movie theater and is perfectly clear.

Thanks Rocky! It is an awesome setup!

Canes76 · Mar 22, 2017

10usstring said:
I got my mavmount two days after I ordered. Great item and well worth the price. Haven't been able to find a shorter lightning cord yet.

This is the one I have
Lightning to USB Cable (0.5 m)

SRJ_Mavic_PRO · Mar 22, 2017

That's the 18 " cable, the one I have is 12" cable and works great, no excess length to get caught in...

Mr.Rogers3825 · Mar 22, 2017

Awesome! I have the same setup and was looking for a good sun shade! I will buy now just because of what you have showed us! Thanks for the review and making me spend more money haha [emoji1360]

TAG · Mar 22, 2017

I also have the iPad air with mavmount and have been struggling with glare. Probably going to go with same setup but Im wondering how important is the extension. Does it work all right without it?

Canes76 · Mar 22, 2017

Mr.Rogers3825 said:
Awesome! I have the same setup and was looking for a good sun shade! I will buy now just because of what you have showed us! Thanks for the review and making me spend more money haha [emoji1360]

HAHAHAHA - sorry? LOL its a good investment!

Canes76 · Mar 22, 2017

TAG said:
I also have the iPad air with mavmount and have been struggling with glare. Probably going to go with same setup but Im wondering how important is the extension. Does it work all right without it?

So, to be honest, I have not used the extension yet. But, I did buy it just in case and I plan on trying it out soon

garyinco · Mar 22, 2017

I picked up the same setup with a coiled right angle cord and an OptiTech stretchy neckstrap. The whole setup (Mavic, Fly More set [less car charger and hub], Airpad2, MavMount, Hoodman, Marco Polo Tracker, landing gear, PolarPro Vivid set, gimbal shade, an Anker Cover/keyboard to protect the iPad in-transit, and an allen wrench to break down the MavMount somewhat) all fit into the Koozam hard foam backpack perfectly. It's a little heavy with all that but it's everything I would carry around in the car or on short treks.

I'll use the Mavic bag and my iPhone 6+ when I go on overnight backpacking trips.

Thanks for the review.

SRJ_Mavic_PRO · Mar 22, 2017

The Hoodman works great without the extender but it is nice to put it on and close out all the light...

superdave5050 · Mar 23, 2017

Been using exact setup works well but reaching into and adjusting settings is a real pain. Has bottom access fabric that's stretched tight but has a slit in it you slip your hand through to touch the screen.
Would rather have a bottom door that Velcro shut that would hinge open. Might even do a diy thing it's so clumsy.

Canes76 · Mar 23, 2017

garyinco said:
I picked up the same setup with a coiled right angle cord and an OptiTech stretchy neckstrap. The whole setup (Mavic, Fly More set [less car charger and hub], Airpad2, MavMount, Hoodman, Marco Polo Tracker, landing gear, PolarPro Vivid set, gimbal shade, an Anker Cover/keyboard to protect the iPad in-transit, and an allen wrench to break down the MavMount somewhat) all fit into the Koozam hard foam backpack perfectly. It's a little heavy with all that but it's everything I would carry around in the car or on short treks.

I'll use the Mavic bag and my iPhone 6+ when I go on overnight backpacking trips.

Thanks for the review.

You are welcome! You have a lot of gear, that is awesome!

Canes76 · Mar 23, 2017

superdave5050 said:
Been using exact setup works well but reaching into and adjusting settings is a real pain. Has bottom access fabric that's stretched tight but has a slit in it you slip your hand through to touch the screen.
Would rather have a bottom door that Velcro shut that would hinge open. Might even do a diy thing it's so clumsy.

I can see that, but really has not bothered me yet...the other day I had to change the settings in the camera before I took off. I agree, a velcro hinge on the bottom would be wonderful!