DJI Mini 3 Pro Focus Problem SOLVED!

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  • DJI Mini 3 Pro has a focus problem that I have now solved! No more out of focus footage from the DJI Mini 3 Pro :)
    Some people have said that my DJI Mini 3 must be damaged or faulty because of recent focus problems I've been having, and others say that this is a normal feature of the DJI Mini 3 Pro camera, and it is because this is a 'Pro' drone, hence the name - DJI Mini 3 'PRO'.
    Either way, it's not a feature that I find useful and is, in fact, more of a hindrance than a help to me. For anyone who has the same issues, this video has the perfect solution.
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  • @KarlRock
    @KarlRock ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My Mavic Mini 2 focused perfectly. But many of my Mini 3 Pro shots were out of focus with "auto-focus". Thanks for the video.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope this video helped you to fix that, Karl! :)

  • @allanm1007
    @allanm1007 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I tested this setting this morning, and honestly, 100% improvement, thank you again.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m very happy that you have found this video useful, Allan 😀

  • @ThePeteW
    @ThePeteW ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You are mostly correct. The only flaw is things close up (I *think* less than approx 10m) will be out of focus. But as you say, far distance is more important for a drone. You can improve the amount that is in focus but things get awfully complicated then! If interested, lookup hyperfocal distance.

  • @diczman
    @diczman ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you! It's very sad to come home and see photos out of focus =(

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, I hope this changes that for you! :)

  • @weewhiskydram1294
    @weewhiskydram1294 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for this video. I’ve had focus problems the last few outings with my mini3 pro and had no clue about the autofocus issue. Strangely I never have an issue when automating the drone flight but I’ve been going out with a friend who recently got a drone so I’ve done a lot more manual flying and it’s all been sadly out of focus. Was about to raise a return with DJI over it!

  • @gradyraymer3115
    @gradyraymer3115 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will share that when I did this to the mountains it remained out of focus and it showed NO red lines However, when I selected Manual focus and moved about 3/4 up = Tonnes of red lines and great focused video. I am happy and your video did save the day

  • @streetpigeonmtb
    @streetpigeonmtb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey mate. I'm convinced your drone is a bit faulty. I've used auto focus since I bought the drone and it has never produced any blurred results. In fact, in all the footage I've captured, it has never been out of focus. Your workaround works for sure, but it might be worth looking at a warranty job is you are consistently getting issues with AF.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Street Pigeon. My mini 3 is fine. It’s a design flaw :)

    • @streetpigeonmtb
      @streetpigeonmtb ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WindsweptRobert nae worries. I have the same drone and auto focus has been really good. The main thing is you've got it working bud. That's all that matters. An incredible piece of kit. Flawed, but still gid. 👍

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a great wee drone, but I’ve had more fun and good times wi ma mini 2 :)

  • @charleshatmaker4425
    @charleshatmaker4425 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That is been the problem I’ve been having all along thank you for getting that straight

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      If it helped, Charles, we're both winners! ;)

  • @geezerpleasers_OG
    @geezerpleasers_OG 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The thing I hate about Autofocus is what happens when DJI pops up some kind of irrelevant message. When you touch the screen to close the message, the system thinks you're picking a focus point. And then you have to touch it again to set the focus properly, leading to a problematic focus-jiggling segment in your video

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is annoying, I agree.

  • @summa0humma
    @summa0humma ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well done Robert!
    You've solved my problem...... 2 days ago I was filming at a friend's pottery. Mostly outside footage but I did some inside stuff with the M3 pro on a tripod, panning along shelves of pots etc. When I came to editing I was dismayed to see the indoor close up shots were out of focus.
    Messed about for over an hour today trying to puzzle out why and eventually turned to YT...you popped up and explained all.
    Very many thanks!

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lem me know how it works out for you, Chris :)

    • @summa0humma
      @summa0humma ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WindsweptRobert works out very well Robert!
      Like you, I didn't realise that the AF is only "semi automatic" and needs to be turned to infinity for most filming.
      But, now I know, I can use AF to film a POI close up, in focus with background softly blurred....or vice versa.
      Happy Days, Thanks.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to hear, Chris :)

  • @JohnViolette
    @JohnViolette 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is my problem with the mini 4 pro! Thank you!

  • @vardymedia
    @vardymedia ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Super helpful tip. I've never in my career had out of focus drone shots until beginning to use the DJI Mini 3 and its sooooo frustrating! A feature they should have never released - reinventing the wheel no one needed.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @sptrader6316
      @sptrader6316 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My old Mini2 Never had focus issues, My new Mini4 does, dumb to change something that works. DJI needs a firmware update to make it match the Mini2 . DJI created a problem that didn't exist.

  • @gsf1200s
    @gsf1200s ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The infinity position may not be the best position, after some experiment I found the best position to be one or two clicks back from "the little hills". At infinity, a portion of the frame is a little blurry.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aye, it's all about tweaking things to best suit your needs :)

    • @dextardextar
      @dextardextar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did some tests today and this is the same for me, infinity focus mostly works but 1/3 of the frame will be blurry. AF works but the opposite 1/3 frame will be blurry...so I have to find that sweet spot manually.

  • @sptrader6316
    @sptrader6316 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Infinity focus fixed my focus problem on the Mini 4 too. I just wish I could "Lock it" in infinity focus mode.

  • @GIMgiriinmoto
    @GIMgiriinmoto 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you a lot. It's really incredible that dji falls on this fault.
    I tried to contact us to resolve this fault, but they didn't know that this problem exists...
    How many times have I deleted my videos for this problem ? Uncountable.
    Thanks Thanks Thanks

  • @paulmorris4759
    @paulmorris4759 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this video! Although switching to manual focus is a workaround for DJI's poor AF implementation on this drone, it doesn't fix it. I don't mind tapping on the screen to get the focus where I want, but it doesn't work reliably on the Mini 3 Pro. I've been waiting on a firmware update to fix it.
    As for focusing on infinity, that's great if your subject is at infinity. Otherwise, the optimal focus choice would be at the hyperfocal distance. Not sure where that is on the Mini 3 Pro, but other comments have suggested good results at a notch or two short of the infinity mark.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      Whatever works best for you is the best thing to use :)

    • @dextardextar
      @dextardextar ปีที่แล้ว

      when you tap AF to turn it to MF (it may show the mountain symbol), hold MF and a slider will appear you can adjust it.

  • @adamdrakestudio
    @adamdrakestudio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you. got mine last night. experienced shooter on the ground. used to have an air 2 s and on my first flight yesterday with the Mini 3 Pro I was so miffed I couldn't work out how to actually adjust manual focus.

  • @Swissvistas-fz9ey
    @Swissvistas-fz9ey 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video: a simple solution for what is essential a lens aperture issue. A background in photography, i.e. understanding the basic concepts of depth of field and infinity focus settings on lenses helps tremendously. The bottom line is that the relative depth of field of a fixed f:1.7 aperture setting on a lens is by definition extremely limited, which makes the infinity setting a must to obtain focused images beyond a certain distance from the drone lens. On a standard camera, one decreases the lens aperture size to increase depth of field: f:5.6 to f:11 yields optimum results on most camera lenses, and removes any vignetting (darker lens corners) too. The best approach with this fixed aperture Mini-3 drone lens indeed to set it to infinity manually, which ensures focused videos and photographs taken from aloft, as you've shown. Close quarters (filming inside a building, etc.) simply implies that one has to bear in mind the minimum focusing distance of the drone lens when it is set to infinity, or set it accordingly for a closer distance than the applicable minimum for the infinity setting. Last but not least, manual focus settings are generally better, unless of course you are filming a moving subject.

  • @ShortsMDFK
    @ShortsMDFK 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Today, I went to buy a second-hand DJI Mini 3. I flew the device and experienced a focus issue. I said that the automatic focus was broken, so I didn’t buy it. I wish I had bought it; it was $400.

  • @Thierry080
    @Thierry080 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, nowhere else did I find what the issue with AF is and why my vids are blurry. Thanks!

  • @terrencejustice4543
    @terrencejustice4543 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! Was having this issue with Air 3, particularly when switching between cameras during a flight. Oddly, I've never had the problem with the M3P but maybe I just hadn't tried hard enough.

  • @Steve_Zheng
    @Steve_Zheng ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been having problems figuring out how to use the manual focus function, your video is a great help to me.

  • @gmivisualsjason3729
    @gmivisualsjason3729 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant, this was very helpful.
    I mainly fly my mini 3 using a drone mask just to enjoy the scenery as I go rather than taking pictures. This lack of focus was annoying me.
    MF now...... infinity and beyond!!

  • @phila3884
    @phila3884 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just watched. I had the same problem- I tilted the camera straight down in AF, and it completely lost focus. No need to wonder why I guess, since none of us are returning our drones over it, right?. But now we have a way to focus our "autofocus"!

  • @ameaerials
    @ameaerials ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good observation Robert! I noticed that little "landscape" mountain icon as well and noticed the difference.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      It absolutely solved my frustration, Alex :)

  • @Lift33d
    @Lift33d ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m going to try this when I get home. I’m so excited. I am so used to the mini2 having that locked in focus and now flying the mini three so much I’ve noticed those issues so I’m glad to see there’s a fix. Thank you for posting this!!😊

  • @phix1742
    @phix1742 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hm, I just wonder because I don´t have these focus problems with AF. Only occasionally it takes a bit longer til the focus works (couple of seconds).

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      I checked Caledonia today, and her AF is now working as you describe. Takes just a few seconds to refocus. But I don't want ANY seconds delay, so infinity focus is for me :)

    • @phix1742
      @phix1742 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WindsweptRobert right, I will check the infinity option. Each second counts😂

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      The problem with having any delay is that if I want to record her launch, the focus issue becomes a massive problem.

    • @phix1742
      @phix1742 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WindsweptRobert Yes, fully agree.

  • @bikedoc4145
    @bikedoc4145 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much same here my Mini 2 is always spot on but Mini 3 Pro is out of focus 1/2 of the time on AF and it made me mad AF when I got home, this will help I'm sure 👍

  • @SkyEyeImageryUK
    @SkyEyeImageryUK 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Than you very much. I was wondering the difference and I will be using infinity now. I'll try tomorrow morning

  • @dheller777
    @dheller777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't had that problem yet with my Mini 3 or my 70+ year old eyes are just to bad to notice it. Thanks for sharing, Robert.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s very obvious on a big 4k screen, not so obvious on a phone screen.

  • @Tom_Torres
    @Tom_Torres ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for making this video! I love the mini 3 pro and was getting blurry/soft videos. Autofocus was on, Infinity focus now on. Excellent!!

  • @BlairAir
    @BlairAir ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mine doesn't work quite the same as you demonstrated. My Mini 3 Pro WILL be slightly out of focus when first pointed at the horizon, but no screen tap is required to get focus. After about a second, once pointed into the distance, it focuses. I agree its a bit slow, and the editing videos, you need to cut the out of focus parts. Another way I manage it, is I DON'T RECORD until it grabs focus with "Continuous Auto Focus" (C-AF)" - ALSO when switching between straight down and distance, I do tap the screen, then: as soon as it grabs THAT focus, I switch from AF to MF. Tried to explain it last week, but I think I may not have been particularly clear... Still if infinite focus works for you, go for it!

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aye, but I sometimes like to have the recording showing the view from the drone as it launches. I don't want to have to edit that out. So in my case, infinity mode is the answer :)

    • @BlairAir
      @BlairAir ปีที่แล้ว

      @WindsweptRobert Indeed! As with most things, we have to find efficiencies and workarounds for our particular needs. I've been trying to sort out B-roll recording of intros, since I'm not a TH-cam star like yerself. Tried gimbals, various tripods, a couple DJI Pocket 2's and... well. Its a work in progress, lol!

  • @andrecoxa
    @andrecoxa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't even noticed that on M3P, but I've been mostly using it for photography with manual focus and that focus assistant thingy activated. I'll keep an eye on this, thanks for sharing!

  • @Ugen4eg
    @Ugen4eg 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Same problem with Air 3. Frustrating UX "improvement" from DJI.

  • @adragon3210
    @adragon3210 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not really had a focusing issue as I've said in a past vid of yours, but, I'm definitely going to try that setting to see if it makes a difference, so thank you for the info.

  • @MrDogtown22
    @MrDogtown22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes for having g everything in focus then use infinity. If you are photographing an object then use auto and tap on the object in question. Simples

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      Simples when you know how!

    • @MrDogtown22
      @MrDogtown22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Windswept Robert Ha yes! Just don't use infinity when really close to an object!

  • @johnathan7296
    @johnathan7296 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All about learning your drone buddy

  • @user-dg5jf3zu8x
    @user-dg5jf3zu8x 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks - DJI 3 mini (no PRO) - I have the same problem - and this helped

  • @wicusconradie
    @wicusconradie ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Today it is the first time I had this focus problem. I were taking photos at our local park, and 80% of the photos was blurred. Different angles and heights. I have to go back tomorrow and retake almost everything.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope it's all ok next time! :)

    • @wicusconradie
      @wicusconradie ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WindsweptRobert I flew this morning and tested it. Not in the same place though. But the autofocus was fine. I have a feeling yesterdays location had a lot to do with my problem

  • @kamikazekaos
    @kamikazekaos ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Robert the Bruce conquers again 💯👍😉

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If at first ye don’t succeed, try, try, try again

  • @roberjiga03
    @roberjiga03 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gracias, Robert, por este instructivo video......yo tenia el mismo problema (siempre en autofocus ) y no sabía como corregirlo....he incluso llegué a pensar que era un defecto de la cámara o del software. Algun que otro video desperdiciado y tan sencilla la solución. Todos los dias se aprende algo....¡¡¡¡ Gracias.....muchas gracias ...¡¡¡

  • @MartinFransson
    @MartinFransson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New M3Pro owner, thank you for this! Will test right away 😊

  • @HviteVinger
    @HviteVinger ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Commenting just for reference. This has bothered me severly on the M3P. AF is botched.

  • @agnaldosantana6331
    @agnaldosantana6331 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My DJI mini3 also sometimes has this problem, I'll use this method to see if it solves it.

  • @TonesDroneVisuals
    @TonesDroneVisuals ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've had this issue several times. Will definitely try this out

  • @jdduncan
    @jdduncan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks mate! I was attempting to record some RC airplane flights and this will really help!

  • @karlheinz9272
    @karlheinz9272 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merci!!!! j'ai exactement le même problème sur mon mini 3 pro. Je pensais qu'il était défectueux car je ne retrouvais pas le piqué d'image de mon mavic pro platinium. Je vais refaire quelques vidéos de réglage. 👍👍

  • @tomzphone
    @tomzphone 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My air2s worked perfectly with autofocus. Had it at DJI because the gimbal didn't work. They shipped a new drone. when I turned it on, it said there is firmware available, I updated the firmware. Now the stupid drone doesn't work correctly with autofocus. Need to do the same things you mentioned and switch to manual focus. I don't know if the drone from DJI already had this issue (feature) or if the firmware upgrade did it.

  • @costapi1672
    @costapi1672 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thx a great help

  • @Bambossh
    @Bambossh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Robert for this tip! And best wishes from Poland!

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nie ma za co. Wszystkiego najlepszego ze Szkocji!

  • @grahamniven
    @grahamniven ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would be nice if there was a way of keeping the focus locked on infinity in the settings.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is locked. When you restart the drone it starts wherever you left off.

    • @grahamniven
      @grahamniven ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WindsweptRobert aye but if you're an old chubby fingered numpty who's crap with touchscreens like me you might catch the button and switch to AF by mistake 😂

  • @gbkiller007
    @gbkiller007 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My mini 3 pro locks onto infinity in AF. If you take off in AF and you have an object in the foreground (like your kerb) the camera will have locked onto that as infinity. When you take off and the horizon infinity is now in front the drone it will fail to lock on because it would need to reset the infinity focus to the new background but it wont do that until you tap the background. If you make sure the drone takes off with nothing in the immediate foreground the camera behaves in the same way as the mini 2.

    • @gsf1200s
      @gsf1200s ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Isn't the "infinity" an absolute position of the focusing mechanism? 😮

  • @Caroline_Tyler
    @Caroline_Tyler ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What you were expecting is Continuous AutoFocus. Same as on most DSLRs, AutoFocus is just - don't bother twisting that focus, just point at what you want in focus and I'll do the rest.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have it now where it works like the mini 2, so I’m happy :)

    • @HviteVinger
      @HviteVinger ปีที่แล้ว +5

      But the thing is: It does not focus continously. It focuses at takeoff, and the rest of the footage is out of focus. One solution is to take off, and then tap focus. But I have then had the issue that the focus is good for some seconds, then it reverts back to out of focus. So the AF in Mini 3 Pro is not reliable at all.

    • @Luggruff
      @Luggruff ปีที่แล้ว

      As you can clearly see, it is not continuous. It _locks_ focus and stays there. If it were continuous, then whatever he pointed at after takeoff would be in focus, but the focus does not change.

  • @outdoor75
    @outdoor75 ปีที่แล้ว

    I resolved my focus issues last night, I found out the CPL I was using was causing the issues. When I removed it the focus worked perfectly again. Not sure what causes it but it is all working again perfectly. The AF will automatically focus again.

  • @raygayton2394
    @raygayton2394 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. This was driving me crazy. I appreciate the training.

  • @filmacionesexpress
    @filmacionesexpress ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had the same problem, solved with your video, thanks

  • @beware9031
    @beware9031 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Robert. That was very helpful. What a nice spot you filmed this video at too. 👍👍

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      There are so many nice spots around me. In many ways, I have it lucky :)

  • @FPVSlice
    @FPVSlice ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great explanation! This drone is actually quite advanced.
    I still have a lot to learn.
    I'm used to using a GoPro that will basically shoot great quality if you get the settings somewhat right. 😆

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Once you get the settings the way you want them on the mini 3 pro, the footage is quite incredible for a drone and camera this size :)

    • @FPVSlice
      @FPVSlice ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WindsweptRobert Totally agree!

  • @allanm1007
    @allanm1007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this, I was getting fed up with always refocusing. thank you))

  • @gerardmcglinchey5779
    @gerardmcglinchey5779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Robert you should try the new lens again to see what it will look like on the manual focus

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      The wide angle?

    • @gerardmcglinchey5779
      @gerardmcglinchey5779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WindsweptRobert yes

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it will look as it does on the return flight of the video where I test the wide angle lens. I tap the screen on the return journey and all comes into focus :)

  • @OlegKovalyov
    @OlegKovalyov ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a workaround, glad it helps. 👍 I didn't have any problems with autofocus.

  • @JonathanTownson
    @JonathanTownson 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hope this works on Air 3 thanks its been buging me.

  • @user-yv4pp9sz6k
    @user-yv4pp9sz6k 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This helped me! Thank you so much.

  • @Luggruff
    @Luggruff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is very strange. With what you call "Infinity focus" you should essentially be focused on the part furthest away. However, the ground which is close, is clearly in focus here. So it is very misleading considering this is not how the "macro to mountain" focus range slider usually works. Also, if you compare with your phone for example, when you click on something, it focuses on that, but unlike the Mini 3 Pro, it does not LOCK focus until you HOLD DOWN on the subject. Also, not how it is supposed to work. DJI has messed up here.
    I shot up in the mountains today, and fortunately, none of the footage was especially good. Bad time of day with very uninteresting light, and even more uninteresting scenery. It was the first time I really noticed this issue though, and at first I thought it was just because I downscaled the video to 1080p, zooming in some 4K footage to fit a vertical 1080p timeline. Then, in the next shot, at the very first frame (started recording while up in the air), I noticed that everything was CRISP and in focus, and for the SECOND frame and onwards, everything was slightly blurry, as if the video was compressed. Will definitely test this out moving forwards (impossible to catch this on a sunny day in the RC controller). And again, I feel lucky that the footage itself today was not worth using, anyways.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      I was having probs with the autofocus on my Mini 3 pro until I changed to the settings I'm now using.
      You're absolutely right about the importance of good lighting to get good footage. I've had a lot of days now with little wind and no rain, but the days are so dull with total cloud cover, that I know any footage would look dreary and boring :(

  • @drcolinforceps7511
    @drcolinforceps7511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work Windswept, will give this ago over the weekend.👍

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m sure you’ll be satisfied with the results!

  • @tazztone
    @tazztone ปีที่แล้ว

    infinity focus is not "focus on everything at the same time" 2:15
    with f1.7 aperture and the sensor size of m3p not everything (far and close) can be in focus at all times. optic principles

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      The red lines on my screen would beg to differ.

    • @tazztone
      @tazztone ปีที่แล้ว

      u can even see the focus changing in your own video. when u scroll to the mountain symbol focus shifts backwards making the grass on the floor defocused. come on

  • @DeepBlueSkies
    @DeepBlueSkies ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video, done as you said, however, the picture became even more blurry. I used MF and peak level at normal to find a decent focus range, dot marking helped a lot but still, it does not sound like autofocus at all. DJI fcked this up. :(

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmm..you're the first person to comment that this method has not helped them. I'm sorry it didn't help :(

  • @dextardextar
    @dextardextar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much, I thought the camera was messed up.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      A lot of people (including me) thought that a firmware update had screwed things up!

  • @EastAngliaUK
    @EastAngliaUK ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hopefuly this fixes my problem tired of tapping my screen all the time.

  • @rickfnq
    @rickfnq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much..very helpful video and now my drones camera works perfect every time..manny thanks

  • @Ad_Alta
    @Ad_Alta ปีที่แล้ว

    There are two scenarios here - video where this idea might simplify things, and photos where you definitely do need AF. In both cases the top right 'record' button negates the need to tap the screen - a half-press, DSLR style will auto focus on what you are pointing at.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So there's really no difference between tapping the screen or half pressing the button? Still a kerfuffle if you ask me.

    • @Ad_Alta
      @Ad_Alta ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WindsweptRobert I don't think so. The button IMO is better as you don't have to change your grip to focus. Taking photos is great as it's just like any camera with a shutter button.

  • @tazzy3469
    @tazzy3469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Significantly better... thanks for taking that pain away 🤪

  • @123liftoff
    @123liftoff ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s so interesting. Do you have to do that before every flight or does it remember you manual focus settings?

  • @izzyatx
    @izzyatx 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lifesaver!

  • @DronescapingBritain
    @DronescapingBritain ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one! Mebe next year I will get the Mini 3 pro, the focus issue was one thing I was concerned about!

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      If you have the mini 2, then you're fine :)

    • @IMRANnet
      @IMRANnet ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the Mini 3 Pro and hate the constant out of focus defect. It IS a defect.

    • @Moosecoaster
      @Moosecoaster ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IMRANnet Is there a fix? I just purchased mine. I can tap on focus point in auto and it jumps back out of focus. This is a flaw. I didn't have this problem with Mini 2. Setting on infinity is a work around the this flaw, not a solution. Perhaps windsept didnt have this problem. In search of solution to fix autofocus without sending it back in.

  • @autisticdrone.
    @autisticdrone. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Roberts channel has some very good tips on it. 👍

  • @ronaldlinkenhoker5705
    @ronaldlinkenhoker5705 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I knew you’d figure it out 😁

  • @nicktheviking299
    @nicktheviking299 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thankyou , sorted out a problem this caveman could not work out

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad I could help, Nick :)

    • @nicktheviking299
      @nicktheviking299 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WindsweptRobert thanks , upgraded from mini 2 and thought mini 3 pro focus would be pretty much the same , been watching your excellent vids for ages but only just realised i was not subbed , am now , take care dude

  • @philsmeanderings7991
    @philsmeanderings7991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Goodaye Robert ,
    A GEM of knowledge there.
    Course you realise this makes you a slightly more Pro mini 3 Pro user.
    What did footage under 6 metres look like whilst in infinity MF ?

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The footage you see when the drone launches is from 4m above the railway track and it is in perfect focus, as is the red barn which is 922m from the bridge :)

  • @2Old4Toys
    @2Old4Toys ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Robert, enjoying your vids that have been championing the mini 2 over the 3 Pro. Wondering if you know for resistance to wind, are they both equal or not? I have a Mini 1 and its my only major gripe to be honest.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’re both pretty equal. I’ve not done a proper comparison test, but on the first windy day where there’s no rain, I’ll go out and test :)

    • @8dcphoto
      @8dcphoto ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mini 3 Pro is night and day different to the Mini 1 for wind resistance as is the Mini 2. The Mini 1 motors are lower powered due to the non LiPo Batteries compared to the Mini 2 and Mini 3 improves on that.

    • @2Old4Toys
      @2Old4Toys ปีที่แล้ว

      @@8dcphoto sure but when picking between the mini 2 and mini3, is there much difference for wind resistance or are they really equal?
      *Edit: just sold my mini1 this week in anticipation of the upcoming mini 3 non-pro announcement which would no doubt take a chunk out of the future mini 1 resale value.
      I'm in 2 minds to go for the mini 3 at a massive price jump over the mini 2 package. Not so bothered about obstacle avoidance as I am reminded of the constant bleeping an annoyance when I was flying the old Spark back in the day, especially when trying to take off discretely

  • @johnwalker1
    @johnwalker1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff Robert glad it's sorted
    So every time you turn on drone will it be left set in infinity
    Or have you got to do this every time you start drone as I haven't got the mini 3 I cannot test but it's on my x ma's list thanks barnsley john

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It will start up with the settings that you had when you switched it off, John, so no need to go through this every time :)

  • @royjohnsonvideo
    @royjohnsonvideo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I notice the distance is still out of focus, same on mine. Mavic pro no such problem, distance is razor sharp.

  • @martinwebber5792
    @martinwebber5792 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dose this work on still photos. ? I’ve just bought the mini3pro and I was a little bit disappointed with single shot photos. The photos I took were a little soft around the edges

  • @petetk
    @petetk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @filiplaskovski9993
    @filiplaskovski9993 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Has the autofocus been fixed

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was never broken. Apparently, that's the way it is MEANT to work.

  • @DacostaVieira
    @DacostaVieira ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to give this a try. I have the DJI Mini 3

  • @gabrielisaaccostarodrigues3762
    @gabrielisaaccostarodrigues3762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you know why I can't focus with the Quickshot mode?

  • @Juno106-music
    @Juno106-music ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video pointing this out 👍

  • @RonBerendsen65
    @RonBerendsen65 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing this video it helped me a lot

  • @tomb3338
    @tomb3338 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Robert, I was watching your previous videos on your mishap with Lassie. Did you find out in the end what caused the failed return to home (aircraft disconnect & hovering)? Thanks 👍

    • @tomb3338
      @tomb3338 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Am I right in surmising, it didn’t land in that garden? The gimble broke. Rth was set to 15m, so I think it crashed into trees & the chap picked it up?

    • @tomb3338
      @tomb3338 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just heard you say on your live vod it may have fell out of sky. I noticed your rth altitude was set at 15m. So I think it lowered to 15 and then tried to fly home direct into the trees.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it was due to a hiccup in the firmware that means when you lose signal and you are under a high wind warning, the drone will not RTH. I think in this case, it landed - rather heavily.

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it DID land in the garden.

  • @lynsmith1096
    @lynsmith1096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good tip Robert.

  • @bashman59
    @bashman59 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Information Robert issue solved

  • @garvan9217
    @garvan9217 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing Robert 👌

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Of course! Thanks for taking the time to watch and to leave a comment :)

  • @UkzEnglishBullTerrierz
    @UkzEnglishBullTerrierz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thankyou very much

  • @MIMCKMedia
    @MIMCKMedia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it possible to set manual focus on right scroll wheel?

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good question, Not sure but I'll check this afternoon when I'm out flying! :)

    • @MIMCKMedia
      @MIMCKMedia ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would be nice feature because zoom is only digital, you can do this in post anyway. I rather want to pull my focus manual on this wheel

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can set the wheel to focal length, but not manual focus.

    • @MIMCKMedia
      @MIMCKMedia ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WindsweptRobert focal length doesn't make any sense because it's a prime lens

    • @WindsweptRobert
      @WindsweptRobert  ปีที่แล้ว

      I know, but that's one of the settings you can choose in the customisation.

  • @calebukomadu1014
    @calebukomadu1014 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My 1X camera blurry on my Dji mavic 3 pro

  • @LOREandEXPLORE
    @LOREandEXPLORE ปีที่แล้ว

    Spot on vid Robert. Auto is sometimes misleading! 👍

  • @Shaymer705Racing
    @Shaymer705Racing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks For the Great Tips

  • @billywiz1307
    @billywiz1307 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good one Robert, thanks for that

  • @Biyahe_ni_Nante
    @Biyahe_ni_Nante ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love you man, youre a savior!