The Phantom 4 features a 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor, allowing it to capture 4k video at 30fps (1080p at 120fps for smooth slow-mo), and 12 mega pixel stills. However, the appeal of aerial photography is more about taking photos from high above, and in this respect, the 20mm field of view of the Phantom 4’s camera is perfect. In this way, photographers who wish to use the Phantom 4 to take portrait photos of their subjects from interesting angles may find it difficult to bring visual attention to the subject. If you’re shooting video, achieving a smooth pan with the sensitive controller sticks is quite tricky as you’ll see in my review video below.ġ/500th at f/2.8 ISO100 | Hovering at around 3 metres above sea level To turn the camera 360 degrees horizontally, you need to pan the drone body using the controller.
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a full range from directly in front to directly below). This allows the camera to be moved 90 degrees (i.e. The gimble is motorized, allowing full wireless control via the controller. In still photo mode, I was able to shoot at 1/80th and still get an adequately sharp image. The camera housing is suspended from the drone body via a gimble which serves to counteract the movement of the drone, providing incredibly smooth footage. Whilst some previous iterations of the Phantom drone required the user to purchase a separate GoPro, the Phantom 4 comes with an attached camera.
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I found the best method to fly the Phantom 4 was with the camera in Auto mode to be able to see the monitor’s display most clearly, then after I positioned the drone in place, I switched to Manual mode and adjusted my exposure via the shutter speed until there were no zebra lines (i.e. Zebra lines clearly show overexposed areas of your image in real time.įor those who don’t know, the zebra lines provide a live visual cue as to any area of your photo that is ‘blown out’ – i.e. However, if I just embraced the controls and corrected as I flew, I found it much easier. The controls of the Phantom4 do take some practice, but it’s the kind of thing that you’ll learn quicker via muscle memory – if I stopped to think which control would pan vs tilt for example, I got confused.
As photographers, we quite happily spend a lot more on lenses and cameras after all… The price tag of the Phantom 4 may be expensive to some, but to others it’s the deal of the century.įor this much technology to be available at this price blows my mind. I find it absolutely incredible that something like this is possible at this price. This means that not only can you see the drone physically in front of you, but you can also see what the drone’s camera can see on your iPad in real time, with no lag whatsoever, up to 5km away! (You can actually extend the range even further by using these cheap accessories.) It’s basically a drone with a camera attached to it, but offers so much more than that. This thing is freakin’ AMAZING!įor those of you who don’t know, the DJI Phantom 4 is a quadcopter (4 blades) which streams live video to your mobile device (in my case the iPad Mini), which is attached to your controller. If you’ve never flown a drone before, the DJI Phantom 4 will blow your mind. We already know the Phantom 4 produces mind blowing video, but how relevant is it for a photographer who intends to use aerial drone photography professionally?īefore we start delving into the usage of the DJI Phantom 4 drone for photographers, let’s start with what it’s like to actually fly it. This review of the DJI Phantom 4 quadcopter will focus on its relevance as a stills photography tool. (If you’re looking for a smaller drone for work or pleasure, check out my comparison of the DJI Spark vs Mavic Pro.) A DJI Phantom 4 Review for Photographers
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In short, I wanted to know whether the DJI Phantom 4 quadcopter could be a tool for professional photography.
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My intention was to take advantage of Amazon’s 30 day return policy to trial the DJI Phantom 4 and see whether it could find a permanent place in my camera gear collection. That temptation was too great to resist for me and I bought my first ever drone, the DJI Phantom 4 from Amazon recently. You’ve been wowed by incredible 4k video footage taken from hundreds of feet up in the sky, and you’ve probably been tempted to buy your own Phantom 4 drone. Whilst I was on holiday in Sydney Australia earlier this year, I did something crazy – I bought a two thousand dollar drone just so I could write this DJI Phantom 4 review for my favourite site!īy now you’ve probably seen the odd DJI Phantom 4 review floating around the Internet. I’m John, a professional wedding photographer from Orlando Florida.
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