DIY Photography

Your one stop shop for everything photo-video

  • News
  • Inspiration
  • Reviews
  • Tutorials
  • DIY
  • Gear
Search

Submit A Story

DJI’s new Mavic 3 comes with dual cameras, 4/3″ sensor, 5.1K resolution and a $5K Cine version

Nov 5, 2021 by John Aldred Add Comment

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Flipboard
  • WhatsApp

DJI has now officially launched the new DJI Mavic 3 boasting better sensors, a dual-camera system, omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, smarter flight modes and longer flight times over the Mavic 2. DJI says that the Mavic 3 has been “redesigned from tip to tail” to take things up to the next level.

And it sure seems to have done that. It shoots 5.1K video at up to 50 frames per second with a large 4/3″ CMOS Hasselblad camera, 4K 120fps for high-quality slow-mo and features redesigned batteries that let you stay up in the air for a very impressive 46 minutes. Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance also sees potential issues from up to 200 metres away.

There are two versions of the camera. There’s the standard model and the Cine model. Very little seems to separate the two and there certainly seems to be no visual differences save for the addition of the “CINE” wording to the arm, as shown below. That being said, the Mavic 3 Cine Edition does add support for Apple ProRes 422 HQ encoding and comes with an internal SSD for 1TB of onboard high-speed storage – which you’ll need if you’re shooting 5.1K ProRes 422 at 3,7723Mbps.

One of the big selling features of the Mavic 3 is its new dual-camera system. It comes with a 4/3 CMOS sensor, upgrading the Mavic 2’s 1″ sensor, that shoots 20-megaapixel stills in 12-bit raw and videos in 5.1K 50fps or 4K at up to 120fps for some nice aerial slow motion. The larger sensor also provides a higher dynamic range (12.8 stops) and better control over the noise levels in photos and video footage.

The main 4/3″ camera has a 24mm equivalent autofocus prime lens with an 84° field of view and a variable aperture range of f/2.8-11. The second camera features a 162mm equivalent telephoto lens and an f/4.4 aperture. The Mavic 3 combines both cameras to create a “28x Hybrid Zoom” which incorporates both optical and digital zoom.

Hopefully, there’s a way to turn digital zoom off and force it to only use the optical modes, because digitally zooming in always looks bad and it usually only looks slightly less bad when you can do it on an actual computer rather than on the device itself. Digital zoom is basically just scaling up. That being said, recent advancements in AI from companies like Adobe and Topaz are producing some pretty great results for upscaling. So, maybe it won’t be that bad.

The new omnidirectional object avoidance system and ActiveTrack 5.0 allows users to sense obstacles even in Normal mode. ActiveTrack 5.0 also allows the MAvic 3 to move with subjects as it follows or moves around a moving subject and if the subject goes out of frame, visual sensors will continue to track the subject intelligently and pick it back up when it reappears. DJI says this offers a much more fluid and diverse system of camera movement.

Longer flight times of up to 46 minutes (in “ideal conditions”) come to the DJI Mavic 3, thanks to a new battery design and a more streamlined drone that DJI says produces 35% less drag than previous generations. Less drag is certainly going to put less strain on the motors, meaning they require less juice to do their thing, thus also extending battery life. It also means faster top speeds!

Built-in GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou satellite compatibility provide for easier locking onto its own location, for automatic Return To Home (RTH), waypoint missions. DJI says that the RTH system in the Mavic 3 extends previous functionality by looking for the shortest, safest and most energy-efficient route to land back at the starting point to help ensure it gets back before your battery goes flat.

Of course, you get all of the usual intelligent flight modes, including MasterShots, Panorama Mode and all the rest of them. You also get QuickTransfer to easily shift content directly from your drone to your smartphone without linking with the remote controller.

Overall, it looks like a pretty worthy upgrade to the lineup, although it comes at a cost – a significant one, in the case of the Mavic 3 Cine. The DJI Mavic 3 Cine is available in three packages.

  • The Mavic 3 Standard version retails for $2199 USD and includes Mavic 3 drone × 1, Intelligent Flight Battery × 1, RC-N1 Remote Controller × 1, RC-N1 Cable × 3, Battery Charger × 1, Storage Cover × 1, Propellers (pair) × 3, and other essential items.
  • The DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo retails for $2999 USD and includes Mavic 3 drone × 1, Intelligent Flight Battery × 3, RC-N1 Remote Controller × 1, RC -N1 Cable × 3, Battery Charger × 1, Battery Charging Hub × 1, Storage Cover × 1, Propellers (pair) × 6, ND Filters Set (ND4\8\16\32), Convertible Carrying Bag × 1, and other essential items.
  • The DJI Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo retails for $4999 USD and includes a built-in 1TB SSD, and supports Apple ProRes 422 HQ video recording. The Mavic 3 Cine Premium Combo also has more extensive contents, including: Mavic 3 Cine drone × 1, Intelligent Flight Battery × 3, DJI RC Pro × 1, Battery Charger × 1, Battery Charging Hub × 1, Storage Cover × 1, Propellers (pair) × 6, ND Filters Set (ND4\8\16\32), ND Filters Set (ND64\128\256\512), Convertible Carrying Bag, DJI 10Gbps Lightspeed Data Cable, and other essential items.

You can find out more about the DJI Mavic 3 on the DJI website. Shipping is expected to begin any day.

FIND THIS INTERESTING? SHARE IT WITH YOUR FRIENDS!

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Flipboard
  • WhatsApp

Related posts:

Samsung’s new dual pixel mobile sensor wants to eliminate dual cameras in smartphones Does Adobe’s Super Resolution eliminate the need for high resolution cameras? Leaked DJI Mavic 3 specs include dual Hasselblad cameras, 1TB internal storage and 40min+ flight time The AirSelfie2 drone comes with a higher resolution camera and more storage

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: DJI Mavic 3, drones, Gear Announcement, Mavic 3

John Aldred: from diyphotography.net

About John Aldred

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

« Nine things to think about before buying your first video camera
The StellaPro Reflex boasts to be “The First True Continuous Strobe Hybrid” »

Submit A Story

Get our FREE Lighting Book

DIYP lighting book cover

* download requires newsletter signup
DIYPhotography

Recent Comments

Free Resources

Advanced lighting book

Recent Posts

  • Ace your next portrait shoot with these composition tips
  • This is how to get photography clients on Instagram – even with few followers
  • “I prefer using smaller cameras” – an unorthodox take on size
  • A pigeon scares a meteorologist as it photobombs a live camera
  • Photographer files lawsuit against NFL receiver and teams after shoving incident

Udi Tirosh: from diyphotography.netUdi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

Alex Baker: from diyphotography.netAlex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe

David Williams: from diyphotography.netDave Williams is an accomplished travel photographer, writer, and best-selling author from the UK. He is also a photography educator and published Aurora expert. Dave has traveled extensively in recent years, capturing stunning images from around the world in a modified van. His work has been featured in various publications and he has worked with notable brands such as Skoda, EE, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, BMW, Conde Nast, Electronic Arts, Discovery, BBC, The Guardian, ESPN, NBC, and many others.

John Aldred: from diyphotography.netJohn Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

Dunja Djudjic: from diyphotography.netDunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

Copyright © DIYPhotography 2006 - 2023 | About | Contact | Advertise | Write for DIYP | Full Disclosure | Privacy Policy