Well that was a big tease.....   Struggling to see what the picture is hinting at.  Maybe gimbal related?

I got the email too. From DJI, and from Heliguy as well.

Portrait/Landscape mode on Mini 3 camera?

It obviously has something to do with lens twisting to portrait mode.

Blériot53 Posted at 5-5 06:05
I got the email too. From DJI, and from Heliguy as well.

Mullheliflier Posted at 5-5 06:55
Portrait/Landscape mode on Mini 3 camera?

Seems that way,  but its a very subtle way to show it I think.

Ditto

hallmark007 Posted at 5-5 06:55
It obviously has something to do with lens twisting to portrait mode.

Do you think the balls could indicate a waterproof coating too on the lens?

Dale 68 Posted at 5-5 07:04
Ditto

I followed the link for the sky pixel thing,  but they want you to make a whole bunch of videos.

I fell asleep lol...

Quick question, is it the actual camera that turns or is it some software jiggery

I'm stumped as well.

The camera rotates 90 degrees.  To make it easier for those wanting to immediately post to social media, and viewing on a phone (exactly what the world needs more of, right?).

The reference to "a twist" and the image showing a rectangular shape rotating 90 degrees (landscape to portrait) is pretty clear to me.

Those "bubbles"...not so much.  New sensors?  Improved water-resistance?  My favorite idea (you heard the feature request here first....): internal bladders filled with helium to reduce overall weight...gotta use that wasted empty space for something, and internal helium bladders would allow greater payload while still keeping it under 250 grams.

Or maybe those "bubbles" were just added by a bored graphics department to make it prettier and more mysterious.

"Struggling to see what the picture is hinting at."

New drone's camera comes equipped with washer & wiper.

DAFlys Posted at 5-5 07:05
Do you think the balls could indicate a waterproof coating too on the lens?

It could but I wonder why ? But so far everything about this drone look very good.

Bashy Posted at 5-5 07:30
I fell asleep lol...

Quick question, is it the actual camera that turns or is it some software jiggery

" Quick question, is it the actual camera that turns or is it some software jiggery"

There is an innovative thought.  Bug-eye style camera looking all directions at once.  Able to concentrate on particular area with 4k-HD resolution.

Burstmode Posted at 5-5 09:12
The camera rotates 90 degrees.  To make it easier for those wanting to immediately post to social media, and viewing on a phone (exactly what the world needs more of, right?).

The reference to "a twist" and the image showing a rectangular shape rotating 90 degrees (landscape to portrait) is pretty clear to me.

Why have 90 degree rotation to be able to shoot vertical.
For anyone that's into such stuff,use your smart device, phone or tablet.
Unless I am missing something , I am not seeing this feature on the mini 3 pro
of being much use,seeing we all have by now cell phones with cameras built in.

hallmark007 Posted at 5-5 09:22
It could but I wonder why ? But so far everything about this drone look very good.

I’m just praying for a smooth launch.

Bashy Posted at 5-5 07:30
I fell asleep lol...

Quick question, is it the actual camera that turns or is it some software jiggery

If it’s like the Mavic pro the camera will turn.  

HedgeTrimmer Posted at 5-5 09:20
"Struggling to see what the picture is hinting at."

New drone's camera comes equipment with washer & wiper.

Good one sir.   

NewToy Posted at 5-5 09:32
Why have 90 degree rotation to be able to shoot vertical.
For anyone that's into such stuff,use your smart device, phone or tablet.
Unless I am missing something , I am not seeing this feature on the mini 3 pro

Putting my smart phone on the drone for vertical video would put it over the 250g limit we have in the EU.  

DAFlys Posted at 5-5 09:46
I’m just praying for a smooth launch.

Is there such a thing ;+) I think it will be fine probably a few teething problems. Just hoping for big improvements so it will be a great drone to travel with. The fact it carries a pro badge hopefully it lives up to that..

DAFlys Posted at 5-5 09:48
Putting my smart phone on the drone for vertical video would put it over the 250g limit we have in the EU.

Not to mention it would look a little different

NewToy Posted at 5-5 10:16
Not to mention it would look a little different

Just a little bit.  

hallmark007 Posted at 5-5 10:06
Is there such a thing ;+) I think it will be fine probably a few teething problems. Just hoping for big improvements so it will be a great drone to travel with. The fact it carries a pro badge hopefully it lives up to that..

I’d be happy with that and a gimbal that can maintain -90 degrees at slow speed.  

DAFlys Posted at 5-5 10:38
I’d be happy with that and a gimbal that can maintain -90 degrees at slow speed.

I think with 3 axis it should be good fingers crossed ….

hallmark007 Posted at 5-5 10:44
I think with 3 axis it should be good fingers crossed ….

I was disappointed that the mini2 failed to do it.  

For sure was a bit of a let down.  

I liked the unboxing video leak from DM Productions so that will prove to a lot of naysayers that the Mini 3 Pro is real and will be released soon.  I will definitely buy on release day.  

we dont really need anything official from dji except the actual launch.  not sure how other leaks have been but the mini3 leaks were quite substantial, entertaining, and comprehensive.  i really don't think we will learn anything big next week so for some of us, we can't wait to see the early yt reviews.

thank you for sharing... it is so puzzling...

hallmark007 Posted at 5-5 06:55
It obviously has something to do with lens twisting to portrait mode.

... who actually needs 4k vertical?  Which display shows 4k vertically?  
The new RC probably doesn't have antennas on the "narrow" side, so will need to be held level as well.  
Perhaps a vertical image section (special mode) would have sufficed???  
I'm very curious to see how "useful" this function will be perceived...

frankymusik Posted at 5-5 22:26
... who actually needs 4k vertical?  Which display shows 4k vertically?  
The new RC probably doesn't have antennas on the "narrow" side, so will need to be held level as well.  
Perhaps a vertical image section (special mode) would have sufficed???  

Who needs 4k vertical?. I suppose drones were shooting 4k landscape long before there were any platforms showing 4k. I think they call it future proofing, I think it’s probably a bit gimmicky for many, but shooting portrait landscape photo in 48 mp single shot could be interesting if available. We have seen raw portrait shooting on Mavic 1 and it was a really good feature.

Thanks, guys, I myself will find absolutely no use whatsoever for that feature. I also hate it when i see portrait videos, why, for the love of all things holy, WHYYYYYYY! lol

Could the bubbles actually represent wide-angle (lens accessory)?

As for the wasted space and the helium idea, i think that space is intentional for better heat dissipation, but self buoyant with helium is a great idea lol not so sure a crash would be good mind ;)

Bashy Posted at 5-5 23:06
Thanks, guys, I myself will find absolutely no use whatsoever for that feature. I also hate it when i see portrait videos, why, for the love of all things holy, WHYYYYYYY! lol

Could the bubbles actually represent wide-angle (lens accessory)?

Im pretty sure it will be used for vertical panos too,  so anything which is moving and this would be a great feature.

Portrait mode.

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-5 13:00
For sure was a bit of a let down.  

I liked the unboxing video leak from DM Productions so that will prove to a lot of naysayers that the Mini 3 Pro is real and will be released soon.  I will definitely buy on release day.

I will have to look that one up DT.   Cheers for the tip.

Montfrooij Posted at 5-6 00:03
Portrait mode.

And the bubbles Monty?

DAFlys Posted at 5-6 00:06
And the bubbles Monty?

Looking nice.
No clue what they mean.

I'm confused...If the product release is date is supposedly the 10th of May, why not just buy it and do your own review on it, DJI will let you know if your successful between May 25 to May 30th then you have wait for the product to arrive, buy which time there will be hundreds of reviews on YouTube and other media platforms, plus you have to send it back, So is it really being released on the 10th? as it promotes " Try the latest DJI products before anyone else!"      

Dale 68 Posted at 5-6 00:33
I'm confused...If the product release is date is supposedly the 10th of May, why not just buy it and do your own review on it, DJI will let you know if your successful between May 25 to May 30th then you have wait for the product to arrive, buy which time there will be hundreds of reviews on YouTube and other media platforms, plus you have to send it back, So is it really being released on the 10th? as it promotes " Try the latest DJI products before anyone else!"[view_image]    [view_image]

Yes.   seems like a waste of time for sure.

Montfrooij Posted at 5-6 00:08
Looking nice.
No clue what they mean.

I wondered if it was a coating for the lens.