The new DJI Mavic 3 firmware update improves the telephoto camera with manual ISO and shutter speed settings as well as new framerates. It can now shoot 25, 30, and 50fps in both UHD and 1080p. The main Micro Four Thirds camera got HLG as well as 1080p 200fps slow-mo mode. The DJI Mavic 3 Cine can now shoot other ProRes flavors – ProRes 422 and 422 LT. The firmware update is available now free of charge. DJI’s flagship foldable drone for cinematographers, the Mavic 3, was announced last year in November, and it introduced an impressive list of specs and features. The 3-axis stabilized camera unit actually includes two cameras – the main 20MP f/2.8-11 Micro Four Thirds “Hasselblad” camera with 24mm focal length (full-frame equivalent) and the smaller 12MP f/4.4 1/2″ telephoto camera with 162mm focal length (full-frame equivalent). Telephoto camera for exploring only? While DJI thought about the smaller telephoto camera to be used mainly for “exploring” the surroundings, many filmmakers started using it for the actual image acquisition, because a flying telephoto camera can create unique perspectives. The problem was that the telephoto camera did not offer manual controls and was limited to UHD 30fps only. That’s why the company offered to bring more features with an upcoming firmware update. Well, now the update is here, so let’s take a look at what’s changed. DJI Mavic 3 firmware update The new free update brings new versions of firmware to the aircraft, both controllers, and the DJI...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 31 May, 2022