Air 3 DLOG M vs Mini 3 Pro D Cinelike

The other 10-bit mode of the R3 is D-Log M

It is a flat profile that needs a good dose of post-processing and the user lots

It is therefore for users with a good experience of color grading

It is a bit like using raw files for photography, although post-processing video is more complex than photos

It is used to adapt footage to different color schemes to fit specific projects

D-Log M is a softer version of D-Log. It is not as flat and it is easier to edit

but not as solid in high dynamic range situations. With R3 it is easy to visualize the image on the screen

while with other models like the Mavic 3 the image is so flat that a color display as

assist option has been added to enhance the visibility of the display

by adjusting the contrast and saturation. Let's compare D-Log M on the R3 to the 10-bit mode of the Mini 3 Pro, this in a like

D-Log M is quite easy to color grade using a correct LUT

In easy light conditions the result is very pleasing with rich colors and good detail

considering the small size of the sensor. In high dynamic range situations it does a decent job

but it cannot maintain a lot of detail in the shadows while fully preserving the highlights

It is a good performance considering the price point, but for professional users

you cannot remotely compete with the Mavic 3, which is another league

as it should be given the price. With the Mini 3 Pro I was never impressed by the D-Log in a like mode and don't use it much

I think it is great to have a 10-bit profile in an ultralight affordable drone

but the quality of this mode is not something to write home about

In easy light the colors are decent, but the detail is a bit weak

and as soon as the camera is in the direction of the sun things get disappointing

There is not much going on in the shadows, the structure of the sky is poor

and the footage overhaul is a bit washed out