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DJI Mini 5 Pro Video Settings - Exposure Window
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The window for exposure is at the bottom
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right of the screen. The icon to the
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right toggles between auto and manual,
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labeled pro. The aperture is fixed, so
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we have only two values to set when
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exposing, ISO and shutter speed.
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In auto mode, the only control on
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exposure is through the overall exposure
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value, EV, the first icon to the right.
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I find that this model tends to
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overexpose, so I prefer to lower the EV
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value by about 0.3 or 0.7.
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With all other drones or camera, I avoid
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filming with auto exposure as the
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software compensate for the difference
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in luminosity with a small lag,
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a clear indicator of amateur footage.
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But with the Mini5 Pro, it can be worth
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using it in a specific situation as we
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will see later.
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In manual exposure mode, we can set the
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ISO value and shutter speed
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independently for more control. The mm
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value at the bottom cannot be modified.
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It displays the luminosity resulting
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from the values chosen above compared to
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the optimal exposure computed by the
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software.
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With an X icon, we can set resolution
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and frame rate. There are two resolution
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option, 4K and 1080p. 4K is nowadays the
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standard and one I suggest using,
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although 1080p can still be used for
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social media if file size is an issue.
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Below the resolution, there are option
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for different frame rates. The most
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widely used are 24 and 30. It is
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recommended to use a consistent frame
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rate across all clips in the same
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project. Higher frame rates like 48 and
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60 frame pers can be used to apply some
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slow motion while editing.
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In videography, the 180° rule is widely
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applied. The idea is to set the shutter
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speed at a value double the frame rate
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to achieve the correct amount of motion
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blur with a frame rate of 24 frame per
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second. The ideal shutter speed is
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1/50th of a second. At 30 frame per
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second, 160th of a second and so on.
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This rule is particularly important when
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flying close to the ground or when the
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scene contains moving element.
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However, when flying at a high altitude,
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there is more tolerance. Although very
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high shutter speed values should always
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be avoided.
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To control the shutter speed in all
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light condition, a set of ND filter is
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needed. I use the free well all day
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sixpack with values from ND16 to ND1000.
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suitable for all light conditions, not
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only for video, but also for hyperlapses
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and long exposure photography.
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purchase, I receive a small commission,
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which helps the channel.
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As I said earlier, there is a situation
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when auto exposure can be a good choice.
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The specs of the Mini 5 Pro claim a
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whopping 14 stops of dynamic range using
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the dual ISO fusion.
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This technique can only be applied when
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filming in auto exposure.
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Another possibility is to use manual
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exposure setting the ISO value to auto.
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I do find that in high dynamic range
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situation it is worth using this
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technique for improved results.