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Cameta quality... X3 vs phantom 4 cam
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wes
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I'm considering switching from the Inspire over to the Phantom 4. But I was curious about the camera quality... Is the Phantom 4 video and raw dng image quality the same or better or worse than the inspire? Thanks for any details.
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I haven't really done the research, I'd leave that up to you and google but from what I saw, it seems like the camera is pretty much an X3.
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Linolens
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research done and it seems pretty much the same.
The language changes a bit on the specs page but that might be "lost in translation" small hicups
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wes
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Think I might sell the inspire.... 28 minutes double my average inspire flight time.
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wes
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Thanks for those details!
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Farnk666
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Hasn't even been released yet.
Maybe lay off the DJI kool-aid until you actually see some output from a production P4 then make up your own mind based on objective evidence.
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DJI-Tim
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they are pretty much the same, but in phantom 4 we've made some improvements of the lens for the greater sharpness
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DJI-Tim Posted at 2016-3-3 14:18
they are pretty much the same, but in phantom 4 we've made some improvements of the lens for the gre ...

28 mins flight time and better camera.......is it devaluing the Inspire 1 X3?
I fully understand these are two totally different quads...but the camera is an essential part of it.

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Linolens Posted at 2016-3-3 16:59
28 mins flight time and better camera.......is it devaluing the Inspire 1 X3?
I fully understand t ...

The world of technologies is too fast... Inspire 1 was out in the end of 2014... now it's been almost one year and half since that time
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DJI-Tim Posted at 2016-3-3 11:06
The world of technologies is too fast... Inspire 1 was out in the end of 2014... now it's been alm ...

Since the Inspire is still really great machine is it possible that in near future DJI releases camera that is middleground between X3 nad X5?  I have investe lot of money to DJI products (Inspire, OSMO, accessories, etc) and at the moment X5 price is too high and X3 is feeling bit dated,
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martinkirikal Posted at 2016-3-3 17:45
Since the Inspire is still really great machine is it possible that in near future DJI releases ca ...

It would be nice to have this sort of camera, don't know if it will be on a market one day
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inspire 1 for the win..... The fact that you can move the camera around without getting the damn legs or props in the video is the winning factor for me.
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Wes, keep the inspire!  It performs much better than the Phantom in high winds.  And, no retractable landing gear.
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Farnk666 Posted at 2016-3-2 17:16
Hasn't even been released yet.
Maybe lay off the DJI kool-aid until you actually see some output fr ...

DJI kool-aid .....      
those vids get you jacked up to just want to run out and get some more insurance...
wait I forgot the P4 is crash proof......
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Midi
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I would not replace my Inspire for the P4. The Inspire flies like a sports car compared to a volkswagen (nothing against a volkswagen).
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Midi Posted at 2016-3-6 03:14
I would not replace my Inspire for the P4. The Inspire flies like a sports car compared to a volkswa ...

The P4 is Sports mode flies like a sports car as well.
And the camera has nice changes to it.
The Phantom 4 camera has been improved in terms of image quality. Chromatic aberration has been reduced by 56% and lens distortion had been reduced by 36% compared to Phantom 3 Professional. In addition to lens improvements, camera firmware has been tweaked to enable the camera to capture 120fps video in full 1080p FHD (the camera’s field of view will be reconfigured to 47° when recording in this mode) for smooth slow motion.
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You mean it used to fly like a sports car.
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DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-3-5 20:53
The P4 is Sports mode flies like a sports car as well.
And the camera has nice changes to it.
The P ...

Ohh ohh you evil ONE!
I know where you go with this and i will not fall into the trap.

...no i will not!   
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vonbaron1 Posted at 2016-3-6 07:28
You mean it used to fly like a sports car.

Sports mode is meant for fun FPV flying so it will always be a 45mph thrill ride in Sport mode.
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Midi Posted at 2016-3-7 01:50
Ohh ohh you evil ONE!
I know where you go with this and i will not fall into the trap.

What trap, I'm just stating how awesome the P4 is.
Read all the FAQ's and judge for yourself.
http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-4/info#specs
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wes@pillarmarke Posted at 2016-3-2 16:44
Think I might sell the inspire.... 28 minutes double my average inspire flight time.

The box says 26 also it means the Phantom can HOVER in place for 26 minutes, recording and flying around will shorten it, I'm guessing it's about 20-23 Average
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DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-3-6 18:58
What trap, I'm just stating how awesome the P4 is.
Read all the FAQ's and judge for yourself.
http ...

Please don't be upset, it was meant as a joke because I really like the P4.
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Midi Posted at 2016-3-7 17:18
Please don't be upset, it was meant as a joke because I really like the P4.

Ok, sorry. I was not understanding your comment.
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wes
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Thanks very much for all of the helpful information. I originally purchased the Inspire with dual controllers, but we never ended up really using that because we aren't making movies. Just doing some real estate photography and I never liked flying it when somebody else was controlling the camera anyways. Maybe if the pilot got his own camera to fly with that would be one thing. The extended battery life of the Phantom and equal camera quality and cheaper price and higher speed are my buying metrics at the moment. Also the increased portability is attractive and the creative options for going jogging with the thing behind me are kind of interesting but primarily just the battery life and portability are influencing my decision to sell and get the Phantom.
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