I mean more comparing the Phantom 3 Pro with the GoPro which uses the same sensor but the Phantom produces a much better image by having a better lens (among other things)
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GoPros no longer shoot with fisheye anymore. The lens and image is a worlds difference from Hero 3+ and Hero 4 compared to the previous models. If fisheye you mean wide angle? Then, yes the GoPro still shoots wide angle. They also have a "remove fisheye" feature in GoPro Studio. But, i never use GoPro Studio. There also very useful techniques on After Effects and Premiere Pro that get rid of the fish eye.
The GoPro still has distortion (fisheye) with its native FOV and the wide angle capture which needs to be fixed in post is not equal to what comes out of the Phantom.
I'm really really relieved the p4 only has these features because I just bought my advanced 4 weeks ago and tbh was expecting a yuuneec typhoon H beater but it's nowhere near except for light bridge.
The range will be about the same
Flight time is now 27mins I've heard....who cares I've got 4 batteries for my p3 !!!
The speed is 45 mph...my advanced sits around 40mph all the time due to wind anyway.I've had over 50mph on many occasions too
I've no need for obstacle avoidance because I know how to fly safely ....
Yes I think IL wait for the p5 or until the extend the typhoon Hs range lol
The range will be about the same
Flight time is now 27mins I've heard....who cares I've got 4 batteries for my p3 !!!
The speed is 45 mph...my advanced sits around 40mph all the time due to wind anyway.I've had over 50mph on many occasions too
I've no need for obstacle avoidance because I know how to fly safely ....
Yes I think IL wait for the p5 or until the extend the typhoon Hs range lol
We agree to agree...that could be a first on this board.
After watching the "Tested" YouTube video, which was publish an hour before the actual P4 announcement. I wasn't impressed when they too it through its paces and it failed.
I'm sure they will button it up. I just refuse to buy anything just released by DJI(learned it with my P2v+, P3A and unfortunately with my Osmo)..... don't get me wrong, I'm a fan boy. Just a very cautious one.
I've sent the DJI advertising email off to my customers, one wanted a recommendation from me and needs it within two weeks.
Are they any good, no known issues etc
I thought the wife would be good and that didn't work out so well.
Are they any good, no known issues etc
I thought the wife would be good and that didn't work out so well.
Yeah that Tested video wasn't impressive, it does have some features that aren't possible on the Phantom 3 but it isn't a major upgrade like the Vision+ to the Phantom 3.
Has anyone confirmed that it uses the same thread size filter over the camera lens? (it does have a filter thread right?)
Has DJI ever had a smooth launch?
Inspire - bad IMU, horizon tilt, props coming off, no iOS App
Phantom 3 - no iOS App, cracking
Osmo - horrible audio, drifting issues
I don't expect much from the tracking (bike, board, car, motorised boat?) and I'm not sure if the collision avoidance is available in ALL modes and at what speeds. No doubt these will be tested fully once they come out.
Thanks for your reply. Great info. I'd be really interested to see your comparisons! Please do quote me when posting so get a notification!
At the moment I'm thinking Inspire Pro and Osmo so I can mix it up. I'm wrestling with that option and buying the P4 instead and getting a DSLR for ground work. Arrrghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!
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Would you suggest a DSLR and gimbal for ground work? Was thinking Osmo but you've put me off!
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Aperture is the same on the Phantom 4 as it is on the Phantom 3, which is automatic.
Don't be put off the Osmo, it really is awesome. I use a Zoom external recorder with mine and they guys I hang out with who use DSLR's all use external mic's anyway. Rode Mic's are a good fit with both the Osmo and DSLR's. The image quality from the small handheld Osmo is really on par with what they get from their DSLR's with big Ronin stabilisers.
The drifting issue was fixed and they come with a flex mic but just like the others the launch was a misstep which was eventually fixed.
I'd be surprised if there wasn't any issue with the Phantom 4's when they come out (hopefully nothing to do with those quick release props)
What do u want the obstacle avoidance for? Just wonder what it could possibly help you avoid? It won't detect branches or wires. What do u need help not crashing into??
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If it had a zoom camera then I would be in! lets just see what the Inspire has up its sleeve next.
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"If" it works like it should then I would hope it stops at least 30% of crashes. Have a look at those drone crash videos and then see how many would have been saved if the drone could detect it was about to run into something.
A lot of the drone crashes are older models but I've seen someone take off with a brand new Phantom 3 and watch it smack into the side of a building because they didn't know their orientation. Even that viral video of the Inspire smacking into a garage may have been avoided if this works as it should.
Once again I don't know the speed tolerances of the sensors yet, the Typhoon H sensors claim to be able to handle up to 12 Mph but BTW that won't be released until April at the earliest so DJI tramples on Yuneec's claim of first consumer drone with collision avoidance (although they do specify the Intel collision avoidance).
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Two different subjects. There is lens sharpness, and there is post processing to create the jpg or video. The settings you are turning down are post processing. A sharper lens is always better. You can always blur the processing later for effect, but post processing sharpness added to a blurry lens or out of focus image results in that over processed crunchy look you are referring to.
The aperture is not automatic! Its a fixed 2.8. Same as the P3.
Correct... My brain was thinking fixed aperture, yet my fingers were typing automatic (opposite of manual, from the question).
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