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Mavic Air 2 vs Mavic Pro 2

If you are a beginner, this is a really great option to start out with! If all you want to do is shoot aerial hyperlapses and you cannot wait for the release of the eventual / inevitable Mavic Pro 3, this is a great option to start shooting Aerial hyperlapses!

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Drone-to-Phone Remote ID: Pros and Cons

Drone to Phone Remote ID is similar to putting a license plate on your drone, it is a method to publicly identify your drone while operating in public air space. It also allows anyone to download an app to their smartphones to identify the flight path of the drone, the location of the pilot, and the ID number of the drone.

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How to Shoot Motion Blur on Moving Vehicles: Drones + DJI Mavic Mini

To take such a photo you need a slow your shutter speed. Explore the flight path in advance to avoid obstacles, traffic signs, trees etc. Point the drone in the direction facing your subject. Start flying along just before the vehicle comes into view so that the vehicle slowly appears on the screen and try to follow at the same speed of the vehicle.

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Moment Anamorphic Filter + Mavic 2 Pro

The first thing that struck me when I opened the Moment anamorphic lens case for the DJI Mavic 2 Pro was "wow that's a beautifully made piece of kit ". The lens flares beautifully with that classic blue line that identifies itself proudly as an anamorphic lens. The footage was shot in the Maldives at Mirihi island resort

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DJI Mavic 2 Pro or DJI Mavic 2 Zoom? Which is Right for You?

DJI dropped the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom not too long ago. A lot of outlets have covered the specifications of where each are similar so I don’t want to dive too deep into that. However, I will directly compare and contrast the highlights of the two drones and why one may be a better fit over the other, to help guide which might be the better fit for you.

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Make the Best FPV Smoke Stopper with LED Cutoff Switch

A Smoke Stopper is used to prevent Magic Smoke, a term that refers to the plume of smoke that comes out of electronic circuits resulting from over-stress. The Smoke Stopper aims to redirect the electrical current into an alternative destination, in this case, a lightbulb. The Smoke Stopper draws excess electricity off the motherboard of your quadcopter and towards the lightbulb.

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How to Photograph Manhattanhenge

Twice a year the setting sun lines up perfectly with Manhattan’s city grid. Locals, tourists, photographer’s, and pedestrians all bask in the glowing sun as it dips below the horizon during sunset, completely visible between NYC’s skyscraper canyons. The light emanated from the sun attracts enthusiasts from all corners of the world to watch this rare event.

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Guide to Buying Used DSLRs and Lenses

Due to the manufacturing complexities, research & development, and cost of production for lenses / sensors / DSLRs, these tools can have a huge markup! Many opt to buy new, but when done carefully, buying used camera gear can be a wonderful way to save money while pursuing your dreams or hobbies as a photographer / videographer.

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How to Photograph Lightning

Photographing lightning requires a long exposure, since lightning only strikes in a short period of time, you should monitor the storm to understand where it strikes, compose your shot, set off a long exposure, and hope that lightning will strike through your shot.

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