I just got the Mavic 3 and RC Pro controller, coming from a Mavic 2 and Smart Controller. All of the custom buttons are kind of useless at this point. I really want to be able to set the 5-way button to be able to controller aperture (left/right) and shutter speed (up/down). Also, the C3 button is not customizable right now but I believe it should be.

As is, I have 7 customizable buttons but the only things I have them set to are Gimbal Re-Center and Camera Settings. So essentially I have 5 unused buttons. Help please!!

... all firmware updated???

frankymusik Posted at 7-27 07:38
... all firmware updated???

I just updated the firmware. I see that I can customize the dials and C3, and C1/2 + dial settings. Which is nice, because you can control aperture and shutter speed with the dial. BUT, it would be nice to be able to control the Shutter Speed and Aperture with the 5-way button. Still can't do that. I still have about 6 buttons all set to "Camera Settings", essentially going unused.

Yes, the button customizations are sorely lacking! It would also be nice to be able to switch between video/photo mode with a button press, as is possible with the stock controller.

roartiz Posted at 7-27 10:02
Yes, the button customizations are sorely lacking! It would also be nice to be able to switch between video/photo mode with a button press, as is possible with the stock controller.

Looks like we just need another firmware update to add some more customization. For switching between photo and video mode, you can use the corner buttons. If you are in photo mode and click the video record button, it will switch you to video mode but not start recording, and vice versa.

Also been able to change the gimbal control tilt from the left wheel to the right wheel will be so nice !!

Are you saying that you can program the 5D button to control shutter speed and aperture on your Mavic2/Smart Controller? I haven't used mine for a long time, but all I remember is you can program the 5D button left/right to control EV compensation, which you also can with the Mavic3 and RC Pro.

roartiz Posted at 7-27 10:02
Yes, the button customizations are sorely lacking! It would also be nice to be able to switch between video/photo mode with a button press, as is possible with the stock controller.

May I ask why the RC Pro would need a button like the N1 to switch between video and photo, when there is a dedicated video button on the left side???

frankymusik Posted at 7-27 07:38
... all firmware updated???

LOLLLL, answer was obvious without even asking...

Monkey007 Posted at 7-27 11:46
Are you saying that you can program the 5D button to control shutter speed and aperture on your Mavic2/Smart Controller? I haven't used mine for a long time, but all I remember is you can program the 5D button left/right to control EV compensation, which you also can with the Mavic3 and RC Pro.

You can program the 5-way button to control aperture and shutter speed. I believe the shutter speed control is called "EV compensation" or "Increase/Decrease EV" but it actually controls the shutter speed. I have my Mavic 2 Pro and Smart Controller setup that way and I like that configuration a lot.

I tried setting the 5-way to control EV compensation but I didn't notice it doing anything - didn't see it affect any settings at least. So I'm not even sure what EV compensation does - maybe it's something you use for Auto mode (which I don't use).

Monkey007 Posted at 7-27 11:50
May I ask why the RC Pro would need a button like the N1 to switch between video and photo, when there is a dedicated video button on the left side???

I would actually appreciate the ability to set a single button for switching between the photo and video modes, rather than using the two shoulder buttons to do this and risk taking an unwanted photo or unwanted start recording when attempting to switch. Not a big deal, though.

pauliedigi Posted at 7-27 12:17
You can program the 5-way button to control aperture and shutter speed. I believe the shutter speed control is called "EV compensation" or "Increase/Decrease EV" but it actually controls the shutter speed. I have my Mavic 2 Pro and Smart Controller setup that way and I like that configuration a lot.

I tried setting the 5-way to control EV compensation but I didn't notice it doing anything - didn't see it affect any settings at least. So I'm not even sure what EV compensation does - maybe it's something you use for Auto mode (which I don't use).

Of course EV actually controls shutter and aperture. But doesn't the EV adjustment on the 5D button only work when in Aperture or Shutter priority modes with the Mavic2/Smart Controller?  On the Mavic3 there's no more Shutter/Aperture priority modes, but having either shutter or aperture set in auto will make EV behave in the same way, and that's how EV adjustment on the 5D button works. So you can do the exact same thing on the Mavic3/RC Pro. EV just won't work when both shutter and aperture are in manual mode.

pauliedigi Posted at 7-27 12:19
I would actually appreciate the ability to set a single button for switching between the photo and video modes, rather than using the two shoulder buttons to do this and risk taking an unwanted photo or unwanted start recording when attempting to switch. Not a big deal, though.

Very interesting logic there

Monkey007 Posted at 7-27 12:41
Of course EV actually controls shutter and aperture. But doesn't the EV adjustment on the 5D button only work when in Aperture or Shutter priority modes with the Mavic2/Smart Controller?  On the Mavic3 there's no more Shutter/Aperture priority modes, but having either shutter or aperture set in auto will make EV behave in the same way, and that's how EV adjustment on the 5D button works. So you can do the exact same thing on the Mavic3/RC Pro. EV just won't work when both shutter and aperture are in manual mode.

There is no aperture or shutter priority mode on the Mavic 2 or 3. On the Mavic 2, you can set the 5-way button to increase/decrease aperture and increase/decrease EV. The EV increase/decrease controls the shutter speed (maybe it works differently if you are in an auto exposure mode). The Mavic 3 can control aperture and shutter speed but only when customizing the dials.

pauliedigi Posted at 7-27 14:22
There is no aperture or shutter priority mode on the Mavic 2 or 3. On the Mavic 2, you can set the 5-way button to increase/decrease aperture and increase/decrease EV. The EV increase/decrease controls the shutter speed (maybe it works differently if you are in an auto exposure mode). The Mavic 3 can control aperture and shutter speed but only when customizing the dials.

There is no aperture or shutter priority mode on the Mavic 2
I must be dreaming then, for the 2 years I had used my Mavic2...
Oh by the way, what's the A and S in the camera menu on your mavic2?

pauliedigi Posted at 7-27 14:22
There is no aperture or shutter priority mode on the Mavic 2 or 3. On the Mavic 2, you can set the 5-way button to increase/decrease aperture and increase/decrease EV. The EV increase/decrease controls the shutter speed (maybe it works differently if you are in an auto exposure mode). The Mavic 3 can control aperture and shutter speed but only when customizing the dials.

On the Mavic 2, you can set the 5-way button to increase/decrease  aperture and increase/decrease EV. The EV increase/decrease controls the  shutter speed (maybe it works differently if you are in an auto  exposure mode).
So you're saying EV adjustment via 5D button works, when your Mavic2's camera menu is in M mode?

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Monkey007 Posted at 7-27 14:53
On the Mavic 2, you can set the 5-way button to increase/decrease  aperture and increase/decrease EV. The EV increase/decrease controls the  shutter speed (maybe it works differently if you are in an auto  exposure mode).
So you're saying EV adjustment via 5D button works, when your Mavic2's camera menu is in M mode?

Correct... there is an A and S mode which I've never used and was unaware of! When in M mode, the EV increase/decrease controls shutter speed.