Sun Shade

[Ferplexed85]

Hi all,

First post on here! Absolutely love the Mavic.

Anyway, looking at a couple extras for the drone. Has anyone used one of the below sun shades? Does it interfere with the camera at all (in terms of getting in shot)?

 

[Plawa]

I got one, I've only flown with it a couple times but it usually only pops into view in P-Mode when you pitch forward when accelerating, it shows up as vignetting in the corners of the screen. I typically edit any sudden or jerky moves out of the final video anyway so it doesn't bother me.. I haven't done any testing whether it actually prevents prop shadows and flicker but I like that it also acts as a bit of added gimbal protection in case you land a little harder than ideal.

 

[scooot]

I use one that looks identical to that.I have put it on every time from day one.The main reason was to give the camera and gimbal extra protection.
I haven't noticed any issues with photos but please note I am a total novice when it comes to photography.So I probably wouldn't be able to notice any negative impact the shield would be adding to the image.[emoji106]

 

[Plawa]

Oh yeah, I forgot about that - it DOES show up in 4:3 photos.

 

[Ferplexed85]

Thanks both. Will look to get one then! Main reason is for gimbal protection as the clear bulbous type one is rubbish for filming through. I only shoot 16:9 anyway so not an issue in that sense.

 

[SoapyGolem]

So my question is i have Taco filter already, would i still need the sun shade? or does anyone use both? or if matters to have one or the other? thanks