Flew my DJI Air 2S for the first time yesterday - love it but I feel utterly clueless at the moment, looking forward to the learning journey and watching my videos get better and better
The EV adjustment seems to be missing from my screen in Pro mode, although it is showing in your video at 8:40. Any thoughts on if there's something basic I'm missing?
Thanks for the helpful video. I've been learning to use my Air 2s camera at the same time as switching to Sony a7iii for my main camera, and its getting confusing on shoots when I use both.
Yes thanks I was looking for my settings noticed all the changes just wasn't sure how to access wish DJI would be more informative. Good surprise though thanks.
There is a LOT to learn with the camera setting no doubt. The 2.7K and white balance were the standouts for me. Time to play. Will be keeping this video for sure. And I have been in the business.
Thanks for you videos - very informative. I have had some problems with my SD card. It has happened only twice but it can be very alarming. I will be filming for about 1 hour taking photos and videos. When I get home and try to look at them on my PC it will tell me that there are no images on the SD card and I have to format it to use it.! I can see the images on my cell phone since I cache to it but they are lower resolution. Any suggestions on how to prevent this problem? Thanks, Jack
It sounds to me like your SD card is not up to speed, so the drone will automatically switch to its internal memory. Plug your drone into a computer and turn the drone on and you should see all of your images as a standalone USB drive 👍🏻
Thank you for your very clear tutorial. I am new to drone flying and have watched several instructional videos to start me off on the right track. This video has helped me the most so far. I look forward to watching others you’ve created.
Only got the air2s yesterday so I know nothing , this will be really helpful as you explain things really well , thanks , will definitely be watching more from you
When you go into pro mode and change the iso to 100, will it stay there when you switch back to auto? I notice in auto mode with the histogram on, it does not automatically correct for sunny conditions. I am trying to figure out an easy way for automatic settings to give me the best results. Thanks for the reply on my earlier comments.
Auto will amend the ISO and the exposure..... Maybe try Pro Mode, fix the ISO but amend the exposure / shutter speed to Auto (which you can do whist staying in Pro Mode)
Great vid. Clear, concise, warm and friendly - and refreshing to get a tutorial video that isn't entirely bells and whistles (coming from North America where we are saturated in bells and whistles content). Thanks for posting!
You are with out doubt the best information source for drone video. This is the first time I have watched you. You added so much clarity to Mavic drone camera settings. The inclusion of the outcomes of changing each setting is most valuable. Thank you so much.
Thanks for another great video. I have a question about the Air 2S that I wondered if you could help me with. I recently upgraded from the Mavic Air 2 to the A2S, and on my first flight I noticed that there is no HDR option in video settings. Because I almost always film during golden hour, HDR is something that I used quite often. I didn't realize that they had taken this away, and was curious if you knew what the reasoning for this was.
Yes, you can click and drag on the screen; that moves the camera sideways. The rotor wheel top left of the remote is what moves the camera up and down.
Is there a wheel on the controller to adjust shutter speed similar to the Mavic pro? Or do you have to use the slider with your finger to adjust shutter?
Thanks buddy! Your videos are amazing learning tools for me, and I love your style of delivering the information. Your landscaped paradise is awesome as well, nice work!
Understood some of that but not all. Will understand more when I go out in the field and start putting your advice into practice. Love your videos their great . Take care 🙂
Thank you so much mate..I am on vacation in New Smyrna Beach florida. I was flying my mavic air 2 before I watched your vid and I did exactly as you said and now my short videos are pictures are amazing now..thank you Ian for helping me.
Ian, Excellent review of the Air 2 and Air 2S. I learn a lot from all of your videos!! Thank you for all of the hard work that you put into your videos.!!
Hey Simon! Thanks a lot for your support and good words. There's a lot of effort in filming and editing so it's good to know it's appreciated. cheers, Ian
As a home inspector I mostly take shots within a few feet of the subject. What camera settings would you recommend for the best close up photos? All videos seem to focus on is far out shots.
@@IaninLondon Used it twice last year on the Air 2 ,then realised that the pc likes to read from the aircraft and not remove the card,then last week i turned off the air 2 s whilst still filming Doh !!
My videos on the Air 2S appear to be much wider than the photos. Is there a way to make the photos appear wider or get a wider field of view? I don't understand why video would be wider than photos.
As always very informative, one question you may or may not know the answer to, but does the air 2s actually have electronic image stabilization for shoot say 8 second long exposures? I read a random post that says it does but I can't seem to find any real info on the matter.
Awesome video. Just a quick question. If shooting in D log.. are u over exposing by 2 stops or exposing to the right on the histogram to get the maximum dynamic range.
I have always pronounced it I S O, not eye-so, but you're right of course, it's eye-so. But old habits die hard..... :) This is interesting: The acronym ISO stands for “International Organization for Standardization”. However, camera ISO does not directly refer to the organization that creates various technology and product standards. Ever since two film standards called ASA and DIN were combined into ISO standards in 1974 (later revised for both film and digital photography), they were referred to as one word “ISO” from that point on. Although ISO initially defined only film sensitivity, it was later adopted by digital camera manufacturers with the purpose of maintaining similar brightness levels as film.
I just got the Air 2S in December after flying the Phantom 3 Professional for six years. One thing I’m noticing is my settings are not saving. If I go through the menu and set everything how I like it, the next time I go to fly it’s like the settings automatically went back to the default. Another thing I noticed is I like to shoot with D-Log turned on. Well when I switch over to Photo mode, it is taking regular normal photos and not D-Log. In video mode, D-Log seems to be working. Thoughts???
HI Chuck. The settings should definitely save. Perhaps completely uninstall the app, then reinstall. As for D-Log, it's only applicable to video; it's not an option for stills as you get much the same effect by using the raw files (so do make sure you have jpeg+raw set). Cheers, Ian
Fantastic Video Ian as always, and very informative, I just bought my dji air 2s a few days ago, so I'm looking forward to more of your videos, one question, have you tested out the pano feature in the 2s yet? I have yet to understand how to use this... keep up the fantastic work you do as it helps people like me in becoming better, kind regards, Paul from Scotland
@@IaninLondon I just got my air 2s and am looking forward to that demo. I tried but don't see where they are on the smart controller. Was just my first day using it though.
Hi Ian the new DJI Fly update 1.2.4 has a problem the option of charging you phone has been removed this will effect MAVIC Air 2 as well I just wanted to let you know this in case you want to talk about this on your Channel
Hi there, I've started taking a few shots with my DJI Mini 2, printed a couple of them too, noticing the quality isn't super, little pixilated etc, (I don't use Luminar or photoshop) is this needed to tidy up the images? Make the resolution better? Otherwise I'm just editing the images on my mobile device with the free Lightroom app!
@@IaninLondon thank you for your reply, you've been helping me loads with all this. The images that automatically download from the dji already seem to be 4000x2250 resolution, so good enough?! I think it's the editing?! I must need a proper editing tool, not the free lightroom app on my phone! Oh well, another thing to buy haha. Thank you again....
Thanks, Ian and hello from across the pond. This was very useful. BTW in North America, we try to shoot at 24 frames at 1/50 for the blur cinelook. Some will use 30 for quicker movement and lower blur. Love your dogs. Have a great day! 😀
Why does everyone reviewing or talking about this drone dig into Normal and D-Log but ignore HLG?? What is it? I think it's also a 10-bit format but maybe with some HDR applied?? Is it better than Normal? Easier to use than Log? What is it?!?!
Hybrid Log-Gamma is a version of HDR colour recording that's useful if the video is being broadcast on TV where they may not handle normal HDR video. I'll be honest, I haven't used it and don't know much about why you would. I'll have a look into it....
Sorry forgot to ask have you ever had problems with up dates whilst flying any of your Drones, as so many people sometimes do, I always update when updates say to do so . And so far fingers crossed, I've never had problems in the last year and a half .
Great tutorial as always - thanks. Maybe you can help with one topic I am struggling with, having come from my Spark and the Go 4 app. That is tapping the screen for spot metering and spot focussing etc. In auto focus mode you can tap the screen so it will focus on that subject. How do you reset that focus? Sometimes I have tapped on the screen doing something else and have changed the focus unintentionally and got blurry photos or videos. Is there an easy way to reset the focus? (I realise there is the manual focus slider for other effects, but I just want to go back to the default auto focus and be able to confirm I've done it). Similarly with exposure. I am used to tapping on the Spark screen to set exposure lock. With the Air 2S you tap the screen and get a yellow square (or yellow circle if in photo mode!). You then have to use the slider to adjust the exposure. Then press and hold to lock. You can set the customer button to exposure lock /unlock but it doesn't confirm you which state you are in. Having made an adjustment is there a simple way to reset the exposure - without having to use the icon slider again, or the EV slider at the bottom right? Tapping the screen can also enable gimbal movement, or select the focustrack subject. Sometimes I try one and get the other! Do you have some guidance on how to manage all these different tapping modes? It would be greatly appreciated, I am sure!
I don't have the spark, but given the fixed aperture, I would imagine the focal length is pretty similar and the tap is more about exposure and light metering. One important point is to not start recording when on the ground, as it will focus on the ground close to the camera and then everything will be out of focus when you take off.
Hello Ian, you seem to know a lot about this drone. I have a question if you could answer it. I am continuously getting fuzzy photos. I’ve tried HDR 3 shot burst combining them in adobe. I tried auto focus and manual, I tried smart photos and regular. I have been doing photography for quite a few years and this has be puzzled.
If it's all images then you have an issue with the lens or the focussing. If it's clean, then the issue with focus. If tapping the subject on screen before taking the picture doesn't fix things you may need to open a chat with DJI.com/support.
Thanks Ian another very helpful video. Sadly I am very envious of the camera settings on the Air 2s if only the mini 2 had all of these adjustments it would be my perfect drone. 😔 Thanks for the heads up with photos and videos recovery software very useful. 👍👍
Hi Ian.. I've updated my Fly App again to 1.4.3 and the Auto Exposure Lock on Video for the Mini has disappeared! I know I'm doing it right because it works on photo (double tap the screen, get the yellow indicator to lock onto a part of the screen... and I knew how to do it after the 1.4.0 update with the yellow square on the video).. but it has definately disappeared properly this update :-( (Android, Samsung Galaxy S10, Mavic Mini 1)
hi Ian. can you help me please. i just got the air 2 s all is great. only problem im having is when i try to edit the 5k vids. its choppy and sticking. I am using a i9 2080 super pc and im editing it on VSDC. my micro sd card is a 128g san disk extreme.
@@IaninLondon thanx m8. thats gutting i upgraded my pc to do 4k with my mini 2. im not doing that again i will just have to use it in 4k. thank you very much. love your vids.
Just few mine for the first time today. A little shaky. Wondering how to download to my pc without taking the card out. Want the jpeg and raw. Still haven't figured out how to turn that damn music off when viewing my video on the smart controller.
You have to turn the drone on when you connect it via the USB C to your PC or laptop. I always remove the micro SD card and put it into a card reader.....
Thanks
Cheers 😀👍🏻👍🏻
Flew my DJI Air 2S for the first time yesterday - love it but I feel utterly clueless at the moment, looking forward to the learning journey and watching my videos get better and better
The EV adjustment seems to be missing from my screen in Pro mode, although it is showing in your video at 8:40. Any thoughts on if there's something basic I'm missing?
No nonsense advice and clear this vid should be recommended to anyone with any drone
Thanks for the helpful video. I've been learning to use my Air 2s camera at the same time as switching to Sony a7iii for my main camera, and its getting confusing on shoots when I use both.
Yes thanks I was looking for my settings noticed all the changes just wasn't sure how to access wish DJI would be more informative. Good surprise though thanks.
There is a LOT to learn with the camera setting no doubt. The 2.7K and white balance were the standouts for me. Time to play. Will be keeping this video for sure. And I have been in the business.
I just got the Air 2S. I'm thrilled to have it and I learn a lot from your videos!
Thank you for this video. I just updated my air 2 after 6 months of not flying and was overwhelmed by the extra options. You’ve cleared Everything up.
👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome video. Got my Air2s this week
Thanks for you videos - very informative. I have had some problems with my SD card. It has happened only twice but it can be very alarming. I will be filming for about 1 hour taking photos and videos. When I get home and try to look at them on my PC it will tell me that there are no images on the SD card and I have to format it to use it.! I can see the images on my cell phone since I cache to it but they are lower resolution. Any suggestions on how to prevent this problem? Thanks, Jack
It sounds to me like your SD card is not up to speed, so the drone will automatically switch to its internal memory. Plug your drone into a computer and turn the drone on and you should see all of your images as a standalone USB drive 👍🏻
I always look forward to your videos. Always learning.
Thank you for your very clear tutorial. I am new to drone flying and have watched several instructional videos to start me off on the right track. This video has helped me the most so far. I look forward to watching others you’ve created.
Ian there's an update to the fly app it is now 1.4.2
That's the danger in taking a week to edit...... 👍🏻
@@IaninLondon ha ha ha I didn't mean to one up you
Thank You Ian! great helpful video. Greetings from Germany
Thanks! :)
Those shots of the colour changed scenery were amazing!
The best Chanel regarding drones and how to use them. Top man keep em going 👍
Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Only got the air2s yesterday so I know nothing , this will be really helpful as you explain things really well , thanks , will definitely be watching more from you
I have a complete set up guide on here too. Cheers
Got mine yesterday🙌
When you go into pro mode and change the iso to 100, will it stay there when you switch back to auto? I notice in auto mode with the histogram on, it does not automatically correct for sunny conditions. I am trying to figure out an easy way for automatic settings to give me the best results. Thanks for the reply on my earlier comments.
Auto will amend the ISO and the exposure..... Maybe try Pro Mode, fix the ISO but amend the exposure / shutter speed to Auto (which you can do whist staying in Pro Mode)
Great vid. Clear, concise, warm and friendly - and refreshing to get a tutorial video that isn't entirely bells and whistles (coming from North America where we are saturated in bells and whistles content).
Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the good words! :)
I always keep an eye out for your videos Ian, especially now for the Air 2S. Keep em coming mate! Cheers.
CHeers fella! Will do! :)
Brilliant, another excellent video..as an elderly novice flyer this explains the settings well..thanks!
Still learning and loving the Air 2S and this has been most helpful. Thanks!
You are with out doubt the best information source for drone video. This is the first time I have watched you. You added so much clarity to Mavic drone camera settings. The inclusion of the outcomes of changing each setting is most valuable. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the good words and glad to help! :)
Hi can you set a gps for a single photo than take that photo from the same spot time and time again? Thanks Steve
Good to know white balance settings to maintain excellent color quality of Air 2S, would try it out!
As always fantastic tutorials many thanks Ian.
Very helpful and well presented information. I just got an Air 2s and I am loving it so far.
Thanks for another great video. I have a question about the Air 2S that I wondered if you could help me with. I recently upgraded from the Mavic Air 2 to the A2S, and on my first flight I noticed that there is no HDR option in video settings. Because I almost always film during golden hour, HDR is something that I used quite often. I didn't realize that they had taken this away, and was curious if you knew what the reasoning for this was.
No, I don't know why they dropped it, but it's a real shame....
Thank you for the video tips. Any chance to move camera left
ight\down on Dji Air 2S?
Yes, you can click and drag on the screen; that moves the camera sideways. The rotor wheel top left of the remote is what moves the camera up and down.
What about hyperlapse - is it possible to first set the Pro settings and then use hyperlapse or is it set to certain values? 🤔
Hyperlapse will take the settings you have in place when you select hyperlapse mode.
Hi Ian! I have a question. To fly a Pro 2 in London do you need a A2 c of c and a flyer ID? Are they the same thing, I’m confused.
No, they're very different and you also have AIrSpace restrictions in London too. This may help: ruclips.net/video/_7_5GF182kQ/видео.html
Thanks Ian very helpful video
Is there a wheel on the controller to adjust shutter speed similar to the Mavic pro? Or do you have to use the slider with your finger to adjust shutter?
No. Only one wheel on the left for the gimbal pitch with the Air 2S and the M3...
Thanks buddy! Your videos are amazing learning tools for me, and I love your style of delivering the information. Your landscaped paradise is awesome as well, nice work!
Cheers!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Understood some of that but not all. Will understand more when I go out in the field and start putting your advice into practice. Love your videos their great . Take care 🙂
I also use filmora is that good enough of photoshop for raw files? Asking as I seen the hashtag
Great advice, thx Ian!
Thank you so much mate..I am on vacation in New Smyrna Beach florida. I was flying my mavic air 2 before I watched your vid and I did exactly as you said and now my short videos are pictures are amazing now..thank you Ian for helping me.
Ah, great stuff Phil. Enjoy the beach! :)
Thanks for the video! How I can set the maximum resolution for the pictures?!
Great clear advice. Thanks Ian.
Ian,
Excellent review of the Air 2 and Air 2S. I learn a lot from all of your videos!! Thank you for all of the hard work that you put into your videos.!!
Thanks for the good words Doug 👍🏻👍🏻
@@IaninLondon You're Welcome, Ian.
As always a great video mate, well done and thanks for sharing.
Hey Simon! Thanks a lot for your support and good words. There's a lot of effort in filming and editing so it's good to know it's appreciated. cheers, Ian
Fantastic video... Thanks for sharing
Thanks Ian just got this drone a few days ago and it's brilliant great tutorial ❤
Thanks a lot👍 very straight forward
Great video Ian - thank you so much.
How do you turn on the volume??? Definitely needs some sound I have an Air 2 mate. Please... please help 🙏😢😭
Hi there! It's your phone's volume control 👍🏻. Try turning it up when the app is open. Come back if it doesn't work 👍🏻
Tried that but my phone was on loud!
Just got my 2s watching this again with drone in hand love your content air2 s army out
perfect job Ian in London
As a home inspector I mostly take shots within a few feet of the subject. What camera settings would you recommend for the best close up photos? All videos seem to focus on is far out shots.
If there is no sky affecting the lighting, then I'd stick to auto everything, including focus, so you should be fine every time...👍🏻
@@IaninLondon thank you so much!
ive used the recoverit 3 times to get data back from air 2 and air 2 s worked perfect.
Good to know it works well for you; unsure what you're doing to need it so often 😉😉
@@IaninLondon Used it twice last year on the Air 2 ,then realised that the pc likes to read from the aircraft and not remove the card,then last week i turned off the air 2 s whilst still filming Doh !!
Ian,
Just updated my Air 2s, no longer can change from 3.2 to 16.9. Suddenly missing from camera settings. Same for Air 2. have you experienced this.
Three dots top right, then camera settings...👍🏻
My videos on the Air 2S appear to be much wider than the photos. Is there a way to make the photos appear wider or get a wider field of view? I don't understand why video would be wider than photos.
I like the air2s but can’t believe they took out the hdr video as I found it useful
As always very informative, one question you may or may not know the answer to, but does the air 2s actually have electronic image stabilization for shoot say 8 second long exposures? I read a random post that says it does but I can't seem to find any real info on the matter.
Hey! Dope video! What kind of camera are you using to vlog this?
Thanks 🤠👍🏻. Sony ZV 1
Ian, Can you combine exposure bracketing and panoramic mode? so we can get HDR pano?
Man, that's good stuff! That music is incredible also! Where do you get that? At 10:45 the video and music combination is killer!
Cheers! Track = 'Liberations' on Epidemic Sound. And all my own footage..... :)
@@IaninLondon is this your living or a hobby? I cannot imagine getting these results
@@berrytunes it's a part time hobby that I work hard at..... 🤠
If you like the music and video, check this one out from my trip to Iceland last year 👍🏻 ruclips.net/video/j42aXHw2WXE/видео.html
Ian with regards to taking photos, does the Air 2s have the option to change the megapixel settings or is it stuck in 20mp ?
I think it's always 20 Mp. I use FastStone Picture Resizer to shrink pictures easily afterwards...
Awesome video. Just a quick question. If shooting in D log.. are u over exposing by 2 stops or exposing to the right on the histogram to get the maximum dynamic range.
How do you know if you’re shooting 10bit footage vs 8bit? It isn’t clear in the camera settings. Is it automatic if you use h.265 or hlg?
Please, I.S.O. Is a word 'Iso' not letters or abbreviation. Still one of the three top drone channels.
Thanks
I have always pronounced it I S O, not eye-so, but you're right of course, it's eye-so. But old habits die hard..... :)
This is interesting: The acronym ISO stands for “International Organization for Standardization”. However, camera ISO does not directly refer to the organization that creates various technology and product standards. Ever since two film standards called ASA and DIN were combined into ISO standards in 1974 (later revised for both film and digital photography), they were referred to as one word “ISO” from that point on. Although ISO initially defined only film sensitivity, it was later adopted by digital camera manufacturers with the purpose of maintaining similar brightness levels as film.
Cheers yes to update on Android to 1.4.2 you have to delete the Fly App completely and re install from Dji . Great video Ian.
I didn't have to uninstal; it just offered to update. Cheers!
I just got the Air 2S in December after flying the Phantom 3 Professional for six years. One thing I’m noticing is my settings are not saving. If I go through the menu and set everything how I like it, the next time I go to fly it’s like the settings automatically went back to the default. Another thing I noticed is I like to shoot with D-Log turned on. Well when I switch over to Photo mode, it is taking regular normal photos and not D-Log. In video mode, D-Log seems to be working. Thoughts???
HI Chuck. The settings should definitely save. Perhaps completely uninstall the app, then reinstall. As for D-Log, it's only applicable to video; it's not an option for stills as you get much the same effect by using the raw files (so do make sure you have jpeg+raw set). Cheers, Ian
@@IaninLondon oh ok thanks Ian!
Fantastic Video Ian as always, and very informative, I just bought my dji air 2s a few days ago, so I'm looking forward to more of your videos, one question, have you tested out the pano feature in the 2s yet? I have yet to understand how to use this... keep up the fantastic work you do as it helps people like me in becoming better, kind regards, Paul from Scotland
Yes, it's excellent.... Will be doing that with the master shots and quick shots vid..
@@IaninLondon I just got my air 2s and am looking forward to that demo. I tried but don't see where they are on the smart controller. Was just my first day using it though.
Hi Ian the new DJI Fly update 1.2.4 has a problem the option of charging you phone has been removed this will effect MAVIC Air 2 as well
I just wanted to let you know this in case you want to talk about this on your Channel
I'll check it out.... Cheers
Can you adjust the aperture?
No. Think they're saving that for the Mavic 3 Pro....
Helpfull vid! Thanks
Hi there, I've started taking a few shots with my DJI Mini 2, printed a couple of them too, noticing the quality isn't super, little pixilated etc, (I don't use Luminar or photoshop) is this needed to tidy up the images? Make the resolution better?
Otherwise I'm just editing the images on my mobile device with the free Lightroom app!
Are you using the actual files from the SD card, or the files streamed to your phone (whixh are much lower resolution...)
@@IaninLondon thank you for your reply, you've been helping me loads with all this.
The images that automatically download from the dji already seem to be 4000x2250 resolution, so good enough?!
I think it's the editing?! I must need a proper editing tool, not the free lightroom app on my phone!
Oh well, another thing to buy haha.
Thank you again....
Thanks Ian!!
Thanks Ian I got mine yesterday iv only hoverd it im scared to do a long fly incase I crash haha
Find somewhere open and wide without trees and you will build your confidence 🤠👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@IaninLondon I will thanks mate👍
Great video ian as always some useful tips in there thanks for sharing 👍
Cheers for that 👍🏻👍🏻
Sweet! Thanks for this!
Great informative vid, I learn so much from you, you cover things that others don’t..Thank you,
Cheers for that! :)
Great work
Great content big help thanks
Great videos (and channel) Ian. I recently upgraded to the Air 2S from a Mavic Pro and your tips have been very helpful!
Thanks, Ian and hello from across the pond. This was very useful. BTW in North America, we try to shoot at 24 frames at 1/50 for the blur cinelook. Some will use 30 for quicker movement and lower blur. Love your dogs. Have a great day! 😀
Why does everyone reviewing or talking about this drone dig into Normal and D-Log but ignore HLG?? What is it? I think it's also a 10-bit format but maybe with some HDR applied?? Is it better than Normal? Easier to use than Log? What is it?!?!
Hybrid Log-Gamma is a version of HDR colour recording that's useful if the video is being broadcast on TV where they may not handle normal HDR video. I'll be honest, I haven't used it and don't know much about why you would. I'll have a look into it....
Sorry forgot to ask have you ever had problems with up dates whilst flying any of your Drones, as so many people sometimes do, I always update when updates say to do so .
And so far fingers crossed, I've never had problems in the last year and a half .
No, I've not had any issues....
Awesome loved the video. Thanks
Great tutorial as always - thanks. Maybe you can help with one topic I am struggling with, having come from my Spark and the Go 4 app. That is tapping the screen for spot metering and spot focussing etc.
In auto focus mode you can tap the screen so it will focus on that subject. How do you reset that focus? Sometimes I have tapped on the screen doing something else and have changed the focus unintentionally and got blurry photos or videos. Is there an easy way to reset the focus? (I realise there is the manual focus slider for other effects, but I just want to go back to the default auto focus and be able to confirm I've done it).
Similarly with exposure. I am used to tapping on the Spark screen to set exposure lock. With the Air 2S you tap the screen and get a yellow square (or yellow circle if in photo mode!). You then have to use the slider to adjust the exposure. Then press and hold to lock. You can set the customer button to exposure lock /unlock but it doesn't confirm you which state you are in. Having made an adjustment is there a simple way to reset the exposure - without having to use the icon slider again, or the EV slider at the bottom right?
Tapping the screen can also enable gimbal movement, or select the focustrack subject. Sometimes I try one and get the other! Do you have some guidance on how to manage all these different tapping modes? It would be greatly appreciated, I am sure!
I don't have the spark, but given the fixed aperture, I would imagine the focal length is pretty similar and the tap is more about exposure and light metering. One important point is to not start recording when on the ground, as it will focus on the ground close to the camera and then everything will be out of focus when you take off.
Hello Ian, you seem to know a lot about this drone. I have a question if you could answer it. I am continuously getting fuzzy photos. I’ve tried HDR 3 shot burst combining them in adobe. I tried auto focus and manual, I tried smart photos and regular. I have been doing photography for quite a few years and this has be puzzled.
Is every picture fuzzy or just some? You need to have the drone on a table and run through some test scenarios to work out what's causing it.
@@IaninLondon All images.
If it's all images then you have an issue with the lens or the focussing. If it's clean, then the issue with focus. If tapping the subject on screen before taking the picture doesn't fix things you may need to open a chat with DJI.com/support.
@@IaninLondon Thanks Ian!
Thanks Ian another very helpful video. Sadly I am very envious of the camera settings on the Air 2s if only the mini 2 had all of these adjustments it would be my perfect drone. 😔 Thanks for the heads up with photos and videos recovery software very useful. 👍👍
Thanks Karen., One day you'll get the Air 2 S 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 but the Mini 2 is still an amazing bit of kit 👍🏻
Brilliant!
Hi Ian.. I've updated my Fly App again to 1.4.3 and the Auto Exposure Lock on Video for the Mini has disappeared! I know I'm doing it right because it works on photo (double tap the screen, get the yellow indicator to lock onto a part of the screen... and I knew how to do it after the 1.4.0 update with the yellow square on the video).. but it has definately disappeared properly this update :-( (Android, Samsung Galaxy S10, Mavic Mini 1)
Good information...Love from India.
Cheers! :)
Thank you! This does help:)
hi Ian. can you help me please. i just got the air 2 s all is great. only problem im having is when i try to edit the 5k vids. its choppy and sticking. I am using a i9 2080 super pc and im editing it on VSDC. my micro sd card is a 128g san disk extreme.
It will still be due to the difficulty of the PC handling a 5K video. That's the issue....
@@IaninLondon thanx m8. thats gutting i upgraded my pc to do 4k with my mini 2. im not doing that again i will just have to use it in 4k. thank you very much. love your vids.
Just got my DJI 2s yesterday, the app for Motorola was crashing had to reinstall. But with samsung worked perfect.
Ilike your garden!
Smashing video which I found very informative. Sadly I am still saving my spare cash for the drone purchase...
Nice video
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Where are the contrast brightness settings?
Those are not camera settings. They're screen settings.
Thanks Ian matey, useful and as ususal Egészségedre!!
Thank you for the info. There are a couple of changes compared to the Go app vs the Fly app. Appreciate. Thanks, from Meta in South Africa.
More than a couple! The Fly App has far less functionality unfortunately.... Cheers, Ian
@@IaninLondon Unfortunate. But still functional. Cheers,
Oww. First view. Great time to finish work for the day.
Even though the video was long but it was informative hence no problem. Thanks
Just few mine for the first time today. A little shaky. Wondering how to download to my pc without taking the card out. Want the jpeg and raw. Still haven't figured out how to turn that damn music off when viewing my video on the smart controller.
You have to turn the drone on when you connect it via the USB C to your PC or laptop. I always remove the micro SD card and put it into a card reader.....