Recent content by Cactus Wren

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    Terrified newbie

    My advice: If you're terrified and filled with dread, then don't buy until you AREN'T terrified and filled with dread. Look at videos and photos, and read up more. Then, if you're still terrified and filled with dread, by a kite instead.
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    New DJI Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian??

    LMAO!! :smile:
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    DJI has abandoned professionals

    I'm totally with you, but I think that in order to be able to sell their products in the USA (or Europe), they are required to install NFZ and TFR software restrictions. Might prevent crazy people from deliberately crashing their drones into planes, or the president's golf cart.
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    Software upgrade?

    Seems like what we need is a drone that isn't hampered by software restrictions in the ever-growing NFZ's. I quite honestly expect that by 2020, about 95% of the planet will be locked out by these and drone flying will become relegated to sport competitions in limited, approved facilities...
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    Did The President ruin anyone else's weekend?

    We did. But "Sauron" has returned, apparently ....
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    Software upgrade?

    What's Litchi?
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    Software upgrade?

    It's not a firmware update. I open the DJI Go4 app and now it wants me to sign in. I can't get into the app for flight until I sign in. And when you're in a remote location with no wifi, you're out of luck. VERY aggravating!!! And that's why I will from now on tell everyone to steer clear of...
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    Software upgrade?

    So, what is up with the latest "you're locked out until you download this update" deal? I have to sign in, but the sign-in keeps failing because of a supposed "internet connection" issue, except I'm online so there's clearly no connection problem. I'm honestly sick to death with these...
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    Phantom 5

    LMAO!!
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    POLL: What do you shoot, 1080, 2.7, or 4K?

    True, but in the DJI Go (4) app, 4K and 2.7K do not have frame rates higher than 30fps. To get to 120fps, the highest resolution you can use is 1080. Your explanation of rendering fits with my basic understanding, but I don't find anywhere on my Mac where there's even a choice on that. The...
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    POLL: What do you shoot, 1080, 2.7, or 4K?

    I do a lot of photography, but video is still new to me. What do you mean by "render"? I most often shoot at 4K, although I'll use 2.7K if I'm not concerned about a full cinematic experience. Of course, slow-motion takes you all the way down to 1080, so no choice there. Anyway, I use Mac, and I...
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    ND Filters

    OMG - ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE PLACES ON EARTH!!! (yes, all-caps for emphasis) I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE York Maine! I've seen those guys surfing over on the Long Sands side in the middle of January!! Nubble light would've been a GREAT addition to this video, IMO. There was this little seafood...
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    ND Filters

    I would say that in sunny conditions a UV filter (high quality glass) and/or a polarizer (high quality glass) are absolute necessities for optimal image quality. Attaining the right exposure is aways the surest way to get a good image. But your shutter/aperture/ISO setting won't do anything to...
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    ND Filters

    I use Polar Pro's Cinema PL series, and keep it on the ND16 filter for partly cloudy days. I also have a ND32 filter from Polar Pro I use for bright, sunny days. I always keep my exposure on Manual so I can set the ISO around the lighting/glare conditions and keep the shutter speed consistent...