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p.30 #1Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
rji2goleez wrote:
Next level experimentation with my Mavic 3. Compared to our mirrorless and DSLRs, we know drones don't do as well in low light situations. My drone, the Mavic 3, has an improved micro 4/3 sensor and does a much better job. However, shooting at ISO 1600, while passable still shows grain in the shadows. As I have also been beginning to explore astrophotography, where a common post processing step is stacking of several images to help reduce noise. So why not employ that technique with droneography.
This image is a four image panorama. For each section, I took 14 images and...Show more →
This is a lovely shot, Bob.
I will say, I have been very surprised at how good these drones are at taking shots at slow shutter speeds. Honestly, I don't think I ever need to go above ISO 400 on there, even at night (cities). I've gotten sharp shots at up to 4 seconds of exposure, though I'll usually take several images when shooting longer than 1s to ensure I get one or two sharp ones, as it certainly isn't guaranteed at those exposures. 1s and shorter, though, as long as I'm hovering, things are surprisingly stable.
Next level experimentation with my Mavic 3. Compared to our mirrorless and DSLRs, we know drones don't do as well in low light situations. My drone, the Mavic 3, has an improved micro 4/3 sensor and does a much better job. However, shooting at ISO 1600, while passable still shows grain in the shadows. As I have also been beginning to explore astrophotography, where a common post processing step is stacking of several images to help reduce noise. So why not employ that technique with droneography.
This image is a four image panorama. For each section, I took 14 images and...Show more →
This is a lovely shot, Bob.
I will say, I have been very surprised at how good these drones are at taking shots at slow shutter speeds. Honestly, I don't think I ever need to go above ISO 400 on there, even at night (cities). I've gotten sharp shots at up to 4 seconds of exposure, though I'll usually take several images when shooting longer than 1s to ensure I get one or two sharp ones, as it certainly isn't guaranteed at those exposures. 1s and shorter, though, as long as I'm hovering, things are surprisingly stable.
Jan 10, 2023 at 09:39 AM
p.30 #2Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Jan 10, 2023 at 09:23 PM
p.30 #3Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Wonderful night shots Jordan! I've been wanting to get some city shots but it's been so cold here in Minneapolis. The drone can handle it. Me, maybe less so . . . 
Jan 11, 2023 at 07:26 AM
p.30 #4Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Edge of Artists Point waiting for sunset
Fresh snow on Shuksan
Fresh snow on Shuksan
Jan 13, 2023 at 12:46 PM
p.30 #5Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
This is a 6 shot blend to reduce noise
Jan 13, 2023 at 01:09 PM
p.30 #6Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Ok here is a comparison
First image, unstacked, single image jpeg
Second image, 7 images stacked (aligned/smartobject/median)
iso400
1/20 sec
f2.8
First image, unstacked, single image jpeg
Second image, 7 images stacked (aligned/smartobject/median)
iso400
1/20 sec
f2.8
Jan 13, 2023 at 01:46 PM
p.30 #7Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Edmonds Ferry
Jan 19, 2023 at 10:57 PM
p.30 #8Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Seattle’s Space Needle
Jan 21, 2023 at 11:52 AM
p.30 #9Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Air 2S, 5 shot HDR:
https://www.jordansteele.com/2023/mainst_sunset_aerial.jpg
https://www.jordansteele.com/2023/mainst_sunset_aerial.jpg
Jan 24, 2023 at 06:20 PM
p.30 #10Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Visiting Keystone, CO for some skiing and flew a little when off the mountain.
Mavic 3
Mavic 3
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Jan 26, 2023 at 10:46 AM
p.30 #11Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Seattle in the fog
Autel Evo2
Autel Evo2
Jan 26, 2023 at 02:38 PM
p.30 #12Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
The majesty of the Rocky Mountains in Keystone, Colorado.
5 image pano with Mavic 3
5 image pano with Mavic 3
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Jan 27, 2023 at 10:08 PM
p.30 #13Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Cold, morning Seattle
Jan 29, 2023 at 11:34 AM
p.30 #14Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Flying above the State Capitol building
DJI_0219-HDR by Bill Dyke, on Flickr
DJI_0219-HDR by Bill Dyke, on FlickrJan 31, 2023 at 06:08 PM
p.30 #15Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Sunset on Lake Union
Feb 02, 2023 at 10:54 AM
p.30 #16Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Feb 02, 2023 at 07:36 PM
p.30 #17Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Here's a different crop of the first shot, and I think I like it better:
https://www.jordansteele.com/2023/cbus_night_roads.jpg
https://www.jordansteele.com/2023/cbus_night_roads.jpg
Feb 03, 2023 at 03:06 PM
p.30 #18Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Summerland, CA from above
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L2D-20c 24.0 mm f/2.8 lens 12mm f/6.3 1/400s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
Feb 06, 2023 at 08:59 PM
p.30 #19Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Another view of Summerland, CA
Mavic 3 - 9 image Pano
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Mavic 3 - 9 image Pano
Feb 07, 2023 at 03:36 PM
p.30 #20Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Seattle sunset on Lake Union
Feb 07, 2023 at 06:31 PM