But glad to see that the lenses are optically better than in the DJI drones with 1 inch sensored cameras. I waited 18 months for this thing, held off by a drone through fear of it being outdated by this but its fine, I can gladly buy the Air 2s. APAS 4.0 worked well on the Air 2S so I'm expecting promising flights, weaving through trees in a forest near my house. I wish they didn't overthink it and just put there a 24-70mm zoom ala rx100 with 1" sensor. :D. Wrong. Most importantly, is it an all-in-one solution fit for most professional use cases? You can also convert the bag into a backpack and wear it around comfortably for longer periods of time. No shutter mode. All the colors and imagery displayed clearly and beautifully in near real-time. For video the 3 is superior but at a hefty price increase. Whats the best camera for around $2000? It's not worth it now. Impressive! If they can fit that dual camera onto that drone, they could have fitted a single camera with an APS-C sensor as well. I actually have the mini 2 with the fly app and I won't buy another drone using that app. I may have mentioned the Autel EVO II has a messy app in a review, but the company had the right idea including settings a professional photographer desires. However, on the Mavic 3 Cine, there are now multiple wide-angle obstacle sensors facing in all directions. This is why including 1TB of internal storage was necessary on DJI's part. Canon Australia has provided 10 of its EF 400mm F2.8 L IS II lenses to Macquarie University, Sydney, to build the Huntsman Telescope, a 'first of its kind' array in the southern hemisphere that studies faint, distant galaxies. Also not really a con per se but more of a wish list item: We would have loved to see a built-in ND filter. No hyper lapse. . I'm also having a difficult time processing (no pun intended) the fact that DJI is offering up a digital zoom, versus an optical one, on such a pricey drone. AcerK, you sound like you work for dji, do you? Certainly no problem for those willing to spend $$$$ provided the M III has the radio module, at least. all by touch screen. The only downside to the Pro remote that we could come up with is that its rather large; it will chew up space in your camera bag if you prefer to travel with a compact kit. as I am doing mostly video shooting, for me the most useful option is the integrated zoom camera, although the IQ might not be great, it would provide me much more selection of clips with different perspectives, making visual expression of the overall final video more interesting. 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The older Smart Controller, the solution for the future which costs $749, will apparently not work with this drone. Photo taken with the telephoto lens can only be saved as jpeg. First introduced in November 2019 with the Mavic Mini, the pared down, intuitive interface showcases all the photo modes on the same screen. I think people understand perfectly, but I also think DJI overestimated who is actually buying these drones. It also includes a sturdy 10Gbps Lightspeed Data Cable that transfers your files from the drone, especially the ProRes clips, rather quickly. Hopefully? They just made a huge marketing mistake and could have better given it a new productname instead. Especially that tele would need a spot on exposure. Somehow not a lot of excitement.here. The updates don't bring any new features or functionality, but do address a number of bugs present in the company's X-A5, X-A7, X-H1, X-T100 and X-T200 APS-C mirrorless cameras. This isn't to say that there aren't aspects of the Mavic Cine 3 that would make it a good fit for creative professionals. As usual with DJI, you're supposed to dump your old gear and buy new everything. The Mavic 2 using the DJI Go App is probably the more capable drone in the photographic department anyway as you have Aperture and Shutter Priority, Burst modes, etc. The Mavic 3 is also very quiet while in flight. The batteries do take a very long time to charge, however: roughly 2 hours each. What is really stunning is the level of tech that is jammed into this little drone. "Controller interference" bedevils operation in any semi-urban area. Is D-log the only 10bit format on this thing? This surpasses the Mavic 2 series, and the Air 2S, by 15 minutes. You're asking someone to shell out nearly 2x what the previous version costs and offering me completely crippled functionality as an early adopter? And since I'm ranting anyway:Why on earth don't DJI controllers have replaceable batteries? I'd like a smaller lighter drone, but that seems like an upgrade in some areas and a downgrade in others. This also minimizes set up time. You many need to use the latter as a backup if you're shooting a good deal of ProRes footage. The interface on the remote is also updated to reflect this improved safety feature. 6.75x was the figure I computed ;). With the Cine version, we thought it was cool that the drone had a massive built-in storage. Cheers. The camera is still limited but this makes it better. Complete nonsense, this is definitely the best you can get right now. And the cost is prohibiting a whimsical upgrade. More upset they didn't give an ALL-I H264/65, probably to save Prores. way too expensive for amateurs and IQ is shabby for the price for anything pro related. I'm also likely to crop it to 3:2, so I will end up with less resolution. No burst. Maybe Hasselblad's HNCS technology is so accurate that there isn't a need to delve into the different types of White Balance settings including Sunny, Cloudy, and Incandescent. This second-generation lens is smaller than its predecessor and uses a stepping motor, compared to the linear ultrasonic motors used in Samyang's first-generation 85mm F1.4 AF lens. In a way, you can create your own custom quick shots by doing this. DJI has placed two fish-eye vision sensors strategically on the back so they face both the back and side of the drone for enhanced coverage. My Phantom 4 controller now lasts for little more than an hour, which means that as a work tool, it's moving closer to the trash can every day, potentially taking the drone and accessories with it. You no longer have to unfold a couple of the arms to gain access to the media port. The case alone sells for $319 on the DJI website, making the Fly More Combo seem like an even more attractive offer. The cable's material is interwoven and sturdy. I can't understand why somebody could be angry at this new release. It's either 8 or 12 grams lighter, for the standard and Cine, respectively, due to the fact that its legs are thinner and the body is slimmer. 20MP, Four Thirds CMOS sensor + 12MP 1/2" CMOS sensor, 24mm (equiv.) If you're looking for the perfect drone for yourself, or to gift someone special, we've gone through all of the options and selected our favorites. The new and improved O3+ offers a strong and reliable signal for Mavic 3 Cine pilots. What's that, an agency sent you a booking order but they specify the footage needs to be ProRes? Same 20mp sensor, Air 2 has a wider field of view which I wouldn't want. A small clip snaps everything into place on the top-center part of the drone. I had a MP2 for a week before returning it to amazon due to the left side of the image being blurry. Its always great for large grand aerials, but we also dont necessarily need assistance avoiding obstacles in this case. Unfortunately, if you dont scoop up the Cine version or pay up for the Pro remote, youll be using the same remote as the DJI Mini 2 and the DJI Air 2S. As good as the video features of the cheaper models are, I've always wanted an even slightly larger sensor for photography. How about some pictures where the drone is between 30 and 50 feet away from the subject where some detail can be seen? When deciding which drone you should get, consider whether you need ProRes. With this, you can set all 3 batteries to charge overnight and wake up fully charged ready to go. The only reason would be that DJI know that H265 at 200mb/s will looks so close to Prores it won't matter, so they are forcing us to buy the cine package. If youre going to rely on the internal storage, you could end up wishing you had just gone with micro SD cards if a crash damages the drone or storage, preventing you from retrieving the footage. What DJI aren't taking into account with cine package is that the ProresHQ files are HUGE, so not only do we get slugged for a ridiculous increase to just get a controller and an extra codec, but we have to spend maybe thousands on getting extra storage. DJI, well known as an innovator and industry leader, has just released its latest highly-anticipated drone. This is a bargain if you want a 4/3 sensor in the air, and the rest of the features are a massive step ahead of either the Air 2S or M2P. Thanks for the reply and I look forward to seeing your images. As a professional drone photo- or videographer wouldnt you have rather wanted a single camera, mechanical shutter, with the ability to change lenses or zoom optically? So with 7x selected, you're all optical zoom, no digital. Purchased a Smart Controller for my M2P at a significant expense based on it being compatible with future drone releases , which looks like it won't be . Every camera manufacturer on earth manages to do that, and most other makers of electronic gear. I believe the Cable/Transfer Rate of the included Lightspeed Cable on the Cine Version is just Thunderbolt 1 - if at all. When switching out of Auto mode and into Manual, or Pro mode, the bottom-right-hand corner gives you sliders that allow you to adjust white balance, ISO, shutter speed, aperture and choose JPEG or Raw+JPEG imagery. The controller feels really nice. The Mavic 3 series has 2 obstacle avoidance sensors on the bottom of the drone plus auxiliary lights to aid in landing during low-light situations. Theres also a shoulder strap so you can wear it like a messenger bag. Thank you! It also records up to 120fps in 4K and up to 200fps in 1080 with the recent firmware update. Check out our sample gallery and let us know what you think of its image quality. Pick your poison. Most Mavic 2 pro owners have been waiting for this update, not knowing that the price will be this massive. ElectricPics - no, prores is not proprietary. WAY too many missing/poorly-thought-out elements to the Mavic 3. What's the best camera for shooting landscapes? Furthermore, which model standard or Cine gives most people the best value? You can then pick a soundtrack to add instantly. All cameras have pro and cons. DJI is also introducing a QuickTransfer feature that allows users to transmit content from the remote to a mobile device, through a Wi-Fi 6 protocol, for instant editing. I manage the UAS Services program for a U.S. national engineering firm. Question for example:# what is the transfer rate of the provided "Lightspeed" cable with the Cine Version?Is it Thunderbolt 1 level at all? ProRes these days is highly supported by most editing software, just not by Black Magic as they feel the need to protect their own BMRaw. Besides the specs previously mentioned, it can record 4K/120p at 3772 Mbps (the latter resolution was not available yet to test). I would love to have a full frame camera possibly when the Inspire 3 comes out. The carrying case that comes with the Fly More Combo and the Cine Premium package is also of high-quality construction. This drone is a disappointment until a bevy of things are fixed. In this review, well explain why the DJI Mavic 3 Cine is the most capable drone on the market. Perhaps overlooked by some, but one of our favorite new features is the gimbal cover. But with gullible consumers queueing up, they seem to have hit a gold mine in any case. The case can be configured in a number of ways, too. Click here to contact a sales representative and request a media kit. The pictures can be saved as DNG, the reviewer says Jpg only which is incorrect.The advantages of the GO 4 App may make a professional feel like they have more control, but this is an unnecessary illusion in the first place. There is almost nothing available to us on the Fly app. I'd wait for the next Air as it would be weird to change to that now. The Cine version sells exclusively with the Premium Fly More Combo for $4,999. No nothing. hopefully this is a pre-production issue or some issue with Lightroom not being updated for these files. Resolution can be adjusted once the 'Video' option is activated. It was an impressive feat, but there were some shortcomings. Thanks.I figured the 7x out myself, cf. I am really impressed with the carrying case that converts to a back pack, the Intelligent flight batteries that are easy to insert, now in the back of the drone, and the close to 45 (realistic) minutes of flight time. 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It has an equivalent focal length of 24 mm and a manually-adjustable aperture from f/2.8 to f/11.