A D-log test with Mavic Pro (again) is it worth it?
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I have been longing for testing D-Log again since I switched back to D-Cinelike last summer.
I just had to try it again on the .500 version of firmware since I have read that it should be better or improved now.

The settings for this one is D-log style 0 -1 -1. I choose 0 to see if it turns of the Noise reduction to not loose sharpness.
I also used a ND Polar pro filter to get as close to 60 FPS in Manual mode since I shot it in 4k 30FPS.

Just did some basic color correction (Davinci Resolve) and then added a LUT to it to get it to a normal level.
Added a little bit of sharpness in the end.

I used a sunny and bright day since from what I have read it´s good to over expose a tiny bit +3 --- +7 cause it's easier to lower highlights than raising shadows without artifacts.  

From what I can see on my screen (Youtube does this horrible conversion which in my oppinion makes it looks worse) it works great with log in good light situations.
In the scenes with the camera towards the sun the grass and trees are destroyed somehow or loose detail.

I also think there might be a problem with MP compared to MP2 (Z/Pro) if you compare bitrates.
D-Cinelike is more preferable if you don´t want to spend so much time in post.

Any other D-log shooters that have any tips?


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Hello and good day Flybee. Thank you for sharing this video you have captured using your DJI Mavic Pro. The transitions and the movement of the drone is amazing. Great work.
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Good work Flybee. Might have to give D-log another go.
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DJI Stephen Posted at 9-13 09:22
Hello and good day Flybee. Thank you for sharing this video you have captured using your DJI Mavic Pro. The transitions and the movement of the drone is amazing. Great work.

Hell DJI Stephen, thanks for your kind words.

Yes some features are just amazing on the MP, I really enjoy the Tripod mode and the course lock which I used for some parts here. Otherwise I like to do a lot of free styling, but these to are exeptional I would say.

There is a little "drift" on the course lock that I can¨t figure out to solve, I am aware of it so sometimes one have to do the same sequence twice.
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Woe Posted at 9-13 23:00
Good work Flybee. Might have to give D-log another go.

Thank you very much Woe.

You should, at some point it would be very kind of you to share a D-log clip from the zoom. I really would like to see what is possible to do with the some in this area.

Wish you a nice one.
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Great footage! thanks for sharing!  
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Good work
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Flybee Posted at 9-14 00:08
Thank you very much Woe.

You should, at some point it would be very kind of you to share a D-log clip from the zoom. I really would like to see what is possible to do with the some in this area.

The Zoom only has D-Cinelike and not D-log unfortunately.

which lets are you using? Been wanting to try some cuts for a while now
but i don't have a clue on which to buy.
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QQRUCH Posted at 9-14 03:27
Great footage! thanks for sharing!

Thank you very much QQRUCH

Happy and safe flying
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Thank you AJ
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You're welcome mate
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Woe Posted at 9-14 05:47
The Zoom only has D-Cinelike and not D-log unfortunately.

which lets are you using? Been wanting to try some cuts for a while now

aha that was new for me, you learn something everyday.

I have all DJI stuff that I have found, and you also get some for free with Davinci resolve, not all is usable based on that there is luts for S-log and some other formats.

How ewer  I recommend this place

https://freshluts.com/

Just  register and then you can download for free....

Happy and safe flying Woe
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Flybee Posted at 9-14 00:07
Hell DJI Stephen, thanks for your kind words.

Yes some features are just amazing on the MP, I really enjoy the Tripod mode and the course lock which I used for some parts here. Otherwise I like to do a lot of free styling, but these to are exeptional I would say.

You are very much welcome Flybee and thank you for the additional information you have shared. Please stay safe always and keep on flying.
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DJI Stephen Posted at 9-14 08:27
You are very much welcome Flybee and thank you for the additional information you have shared. Please stay safe always and keep on flying.

Same to you DJI Stephen.
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Flybee Posted at 9-14 08:05
aha that was new for me, you learn something everyday.

I have all DJI stuff that I have found, and you also get some for free with Davinci resolve, not all is usable based on that there is luts for S-log and some other formats.

Thanks Flybee. I will check it out.
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Flybee Posted at 9-14 08:02
Thank you very much QQRUCH

Happy and safe flying

thank you!
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DJI Stephen Posted at 9-14 08:27
You are very much welcome Flybee and thank you for the additional information you have shared. Please stay safe always and keep on flying.

No problem, sharing is the idea of the forum, right?
Thats my beleive at least.
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Flybee Posted at 9-15 07:37
No problem, sharing is the idea of the forum, right?
Thats my beleive at least.

You are very much welcome Flybee. Please stay safe always and keep on flying.
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Woe Posted at 9-14 10:10
Thanks Flybee. I will check it out.

Hi Woe

I Don't know what software you use for editing but download some and try.
Some of them Will ”destroy” your footage but just keep searching until you find what you like.

Good luck and have fun
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I tried D-Log, but switched back to cinelike.
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Montfrooij Posted at 9-19 02:38
I tried D-Log, but switched back to cinelike.

Yes so did I but i like the whole process so im tourn. The MP might not be the best for log footage but for all My other stuff its perfect
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Thank you very much.

Happy and safe flying
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Flybee Posted at 9-20 09:17
Yes so did I but i like the whole process so im tourn. The MP might not be the best for log footage but for all My other stuff its perfect

It sure is!
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