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p.32 #1Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Tulip fields this morning
Apr 17, 2023 at 02:19 PM
p.32 #2Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Seattle sunset
Apr 20, 2023 at 02:32 PM
p.32 #3Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Seattle blue hour
Apr 28, 2023 at 12:20 PM
p.32 #4Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Apr 28, 2023 at 05:54 PM
p.32 #5Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Headwaters of the Owyhee River in northern Nevada yesterday
DJI_0094-DNG_DxO_DeepPRIME-HDR by Bill Dyke, on Flickr
DJI_0094-DNG_DxO_DeepPRIME-HDR by Bill Dyke, on FlickrApr 29, 2023 at 08:25 AM
p.32 #6Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
May 03, 2023 at 08:05 PM
p.32 #7Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Beautiful end to a beautiful day
Mavic 3
Mavic 3
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May 07, 2023 at 08:07 PM
p.32 #8Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Seattle Lake Washington Ship Canal Sunset
May 09, 2023 at 03:00 PM
p.32 #9Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Sunset from 100'
DJI Mini 3 Pro
DJI Mini 3 Pro
May 09, 2023 at 07:31 PM
p.32 #10Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Atlantic Beach NC. Pier
DJI Mini 3 Pro
DJI Mini 3 Pro
May 09, 2023 at 07:33 PM
p.32 #11Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Here's a series of my first shots with the new Mavic 3 Pro. Having three decent quality lenses on this drone is a game changer. Here's an assortment from this evening.
FC4382 70.0 mm f/2.8 lens 19mm f/2.8 1/80s 140 ISO -0.7 EV
L2D-20c 24.0 mm f/2.8 lens 12mm f/2.8 1/25s 100 ISO -0.7 EV
L2D-20c 24.0 mm f/2.8 lens 12mm f/2.8 1/120s 130 ISO -0.7 EV
FC4370 166.0 mm f/3.4 lens 31mm f/3.4 1/30s 100 ISO -0.3 EV
FC4382 70.0 mm f/2.8 lens 19mm f/2.8 1/100s 130 ISO -0.7 EV
FC4370 166.0 mm f/3.4 lens 31mm f/3.4 1/400s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
May 10, 2023 at 08:15 PM
p.32 #12Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
I know this is the thread for pictures, but I want to ask for a beginner, which drone should I buy to get into aerial photography, I'm only interested in taking pictures, beside I'm living in a rather windy place. Thank you, and very lovely pictures all over the thread, really inspiring for me to buy a drone!
May 10, 2023 at 09:47 PM
p.32 #13Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Bob, looks like the MP3 is a winner. I finally broke down and ordered one arriving tomorrow.
Back in the mountains.
Back in the mountains.
May 11, 2023 at 01:30 PM
p.32 #14Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
nhanzero wrote:
I know this is the thread for pictures, but I want to ask for a beginner, which drone should I buy to get into aerial photography, I'm only interested in taking pictures, beside I'm living in a rather windy place. Thank you, and very lovely pictures all over the thread, really inspiring for me to buy a drone!
I would go lurk on the DJI and Mavic forums. Quite a few amazing images coming out of Vietnam these days. Possibly buy a generation back and learn, then upgrade.
I know this is the thread for pictures, but I want to ask for a beginner, which drone should I buy to get into aerial photography, I'm only interested in taking pictures, beside I'm living in a rather windy place. Thank you, and very lovely pictures all over the thread, really inspiring for me to buy a drone!
I would go lurk on the DJI and Mavic forums. Quite a few amazing images coming out of Vietnam these days. Possibly buy a generation back and learn, then upgrade.
May 11, 2023 at 01:34 PM
p.32 #15Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
mike reid wrote:
Bob, looks like the MP3 is a winner. I finally broke down and ordered one arriving tomorrow.
Back in the mountains.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52889515505_c90872cb67_b.jpg
Nice shot as always, Mike. I think you will like the new Mavic. Having three decent quality cameras opens up all kinds of possibilities.
Bob, looks like the MP3 is a winner. I finally broke down and ordered one arriving tomorrow.
Back in the mountains.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52889515505_c90872cb67_b.jpg
Nice shot as always, Mike. I think you will like the new Mavic. Having three decent quality cameras opens up all kinds of possibilities.
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L2D-20c 24.0 mm f/2.8 lens 12mm f/5.6 1/80s 100 ISO -0.3 EV
May 11, 2023 at 02:14 PM
p.32 #16Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Panoramic sunset with Mavic 3 Pro
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L2D-20c 24.0 mm f/2.8 lens 12mm f/2.8 1/120s 130 ISO -1.0 EV
May 11, 2023 at 08:14 PM
p.32 #17Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
May 12, 2023 at 01:42 PM
p.32 #18Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
nhanzero wrote:
I know this is the thread for pictures, but I want to ask for a beginner, which drone should I buy to get into aerial photography, I'm only interested in taking pictures, beside I'm living in a rather windy place. Thank you, and very lovely pictures all over the thread, really inspiring for me to buy a drone!
I think the Air 2S is really a sweet spot. It's got a reasonably large sensor (1"), decent battery life, a lot of the features of the high end drones, including a bit more weight to stabilize things in windier conditions than the mini drones, but without breaking the bank. Though, how windy are we talking about? I've flown my Air 2S in winds up to around 30 mph without too much trouble, though you can't go too far out at those wind speeds because travel against the wind will be very slow, and use a lot more battery, so you have to be a little range conscious. I will say that at 30mph, the Air 2S does OK, but it does get jostled around a bit. I prefer flying in 20mph or lower, and the calmer the better for smooth flying and sharp shots, especially at night with longer exposures. Here's my review of the Air 2S: https://admiringlight.com/blog/a-tripod-in-the-sky-dji-air-2s-review/
The Mini 3 Pro is an amazing drone too for the size and price, but it may get blown around a bit, and for photos, I'd want the larger sensor of the Air 2S. Of course, if you can swing the cost, something like the Mavic 3 Classic is a bit bigger, with a few more bells and whistles, is larger and therefore probably even more wind resistant, and has an even larger 4/3 sensor, though it costs about $1100 more for the Fly More Combo, and $750 more for the drone itself, so it's a big step up in price.
I will say, if getting a new drone, I would always get the Fly More Combo, so look at those prices rather than the cost of the drone itself. You will absolutely want more than one battery, and you'll also want spare propellers and ND filters (even for photos, I tend to leave a 2 stop ND on when it's sunny, because then I don't run into shutter limitations when bracketing for HDR, which I do if the sun is in frame). The Fly More Combo saves you about $50-100 on items that you will eventually want anyway. I'm thinking even of buying a fourth battery, as on long shooting days, I've used all three before.
That puts the Mini 3 Pro Fly More at $950, the Air 2S Fly More at $1,299, and the Mavic 3 Classic Fly More at $2,400. All are very capable drones.
I know this is the thread for pictures, but I want to ask for a beginner, which drone should I buy to get into aerial photography, I'm only interested in taking pictures, beside I'm living in a rather windy place. Thank you, and very lovely pictures all over the thread, really inspiring for me to buy a drone!
I think the Air 2S is really a sweet spot. It's got a reasonably large sensor (1"), decent battery life, a lot of the features of the high end drones, including a bit more weight to stabilize things in windier conditions than the mini drones, but without breaking the bank. Though, how windy are we talking about? I've flown my Air 2S in winds up to around 30 mph without too much trouble, though you can't go too far out at those wind speeds because travel against the wind will be very slow, and use a lot more battery, so you have to be a little range conscious. I will say that at 30mph, the Air 2S does OK, but it does get jostled around a bit. I prefer flying in 20mph or lower, and the calmer the better for smooth flying and sharp shots, especially at night with longer exposures. Here's my review of the Air 2S: https://admiringlight.com/blog/a-tripod-in-the-sky-dji-air-2s-review/
The Mini 3 Pro is an amazing drone too for the size and price, but it may get blown around a bit, and for photos, I'd want the larger sensor of the Air 2S. Of course, if you can swing the cost, something like the Mavic 3 Classic is a bit bigger, with a few more bells and whistles, is larger and therefore probably even more wind resistant, and has an even larger 4/3 sensor, though it costs about $1100 more for the Fly More Combo, and $750 more for the drone itself, so it's a big step up in price.
I will say, if getting a new drone, I would always get the Fly More Combo, so look at those prices rather than the cost of the drone itself. You will absolutely want more than one battery, and you'll also want spare propellers and ND filters (even for photos, I tend to leave a 2 stop ND on when it's sunny, because then I don't run into shutter limitations when bracketing for HDR, which I do if the sun is in frame). The Fly More Combo saves you about $50-100 on items that you will eventually want anyway. I'm thinking even of buying a fourth battery, as on long shooting days, I've used all three before.
That puts the Mini 3 Pro Fly More at $950, the Air 2S Fly More at $1,299, and the Mavic 3 Classic Fly More at $2,400. All are very capable drones.
May 13, 2023 at 09:11 AM
p.32 #19Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
Seattle summer evening
May 13, 2023 at 12:33 PM
p.32 #20Official drone photography IMAGE thread. (Not primarily for discussion, see post #1)
@Jman13: I'll have a look at your link. Thank you for your suggestions, I live in a place where the wind gusting from 10mph to 30mph throughout the year, so I guess I might need a bigger drone.
May 13, 2023 at 08:58 PM