I have phantom 4 pro version 2. Video focus is fine. Focus for still images is fuzzy. Have set to atuo focus, set the focus point. tried changeing aperture to f11 to eliminate depth of field issues. Photos are still fuzzy.

Hi and thanks for reaching DJI Forum, we do apologize if you are having issues about focusing on a still image. May we a have a sample photo that you are referring to?

I'm having this same issue, plus I have a weird black mark that at first I thought was the rotor however it has been getting darker.

Lou-Ney Posted at 2018-6-15 13:53
I'm having this same issue, plus I have a weird black mark that at first I thought was the rotor however it has been getting darker. [view_image]

How about a sample image where it's possible to see if it's focused.
Something well lit with sharp detail - not a bunch of leaves and grass.
If that black mark is in every image, that's not normal and is a problem that needs to be fixed.

That black mark could be something behind the outer lens suggest unscrewing it and give it a clean

The Phantom will do best in the aperture range of F 2.8 to F 4.5, 5.6.  F11, way to small and will have diffraction issues.  Diffraction = softness.

If you are shooting jpgs, you need to add sharpening to the process, you have 0, +1, +2 +3 for settings, I would at least have +1 maybe +2.  

Personally, I would recommend raw, a bit more work, but much much more leeway with the files, especially the sharpening.  Jpg all processing is being done by the processor on the drone.   These just so much more room for raw/dng in post processing.

Also, focusing.  I will use AF to hit a spot in the distance to set my focus, then move to MF an stay there.  

DJIGO4 with the Mavic (I understand this is Phantom) will sometimes attempt to refocus on hover.  If the drone picks sky, it' won't lock and will odds are be out of focus.  Not sure if the Phantom does this also, but no reason to stay on AF, once you have a lock and have focus.  

You can also supposedly half press the shutter button the controller to get a zoom feature, I have not tried it.

Paul Caldwell

paul2660 Posted at 2018-6-15 20:35
The Phantom will do best in the aperture range of F 2.8 to F 4.5, 5.6.  F11, way to small and will have diffraction issues.  Diffraction = softness.

If you are shooting jpgs, you need to add sharpening to the process, you have 0, +1, +2 +3 for settings, I would at least have +1 maybe +2.  

You can also supposedly half press the shutter button the controller to get a zoom feature, I have not tried it.


Yes, you can when in Still mode, it focuses too when half pressed

Hellsgate Posted at 2018-6-15 15:07
That black mark could be something behind the outer lens suggest unscrewing it and give it a clean

I agree, its prob lint or something on the glass

I second the notion of shooting with RAW. While it is a bit more work the quality of the images you’ll be producing will be astonishing. You get so much more control. I’ve been shooting RAW for many years with my DSLRs and will never go back to JPEG. I liken RAW images or digital negatives where the photographer has full control of almost every aspect of the image. Almost an art form at times.

iamjustjohn Posted at 2018-6-16 19:06
I second the notion of shooting with RAW. While it is a bit more work the quality of the images you’ll be producing will be astonishing. You get so much more control. I’ve been shooting RAW for many years with my DSLRs and will never go back to JPEG. I liken RAW images or digital negatives where the photographer has full control of almost every aspect of the image. Almost an art form at times.

Thank you for the suggestions I will try them today. I have been shooting in raw. Will change the f-stop range.