DJI Mavic 3 Gimbal and Camera FAQ

Does DJI Mavic 3 support rotating the gimbal leftwards and rightwards?
Yes, and the controllable range is ±5°.

Does the DJI Mavic 3 gimbal support portrait mode?
No.

What modes does the DJI Mavic 3 gimbal have?
The DJI Mavic 3 gimbal supports Follow and FPV mode.

How can I calibrate the DJI Mavic 3 gimbal?
After connecting the aircraft to the DJI Fly app, go to "Settings" -> "Control"-> "Gimbal Calibration" and calibrate the gimbal.

Can I expand the tilt angle of the DJI Mavic 3 gimbal?
Yes, and the tilt controllable range is -90° to 35°.

Does the DJI Mavic 3 camera support replacing the UV filter?
No, and official UV filter is not released.

Does the DJI Mavic 3 camera support replacing the ND filter?
Yes. Hold the gimbal and camera module, slowly remove the camera front panel, and then replace the ND filter.
Note that the ND filter has to be properly fitted to avoid a detachment during flight.

Does DJI Mavic 3 support PIV (taking photos while recording)?
No.

Does DJI Mavic 3 support adjusting the shutter speed and ISO when recording videos in M ​​mode?
Yes, but it is not available in Explore mode.

What focus method does DJI Mavic 3 support?
Auto focus and manual focus;
Hasselblad Camera Focus Range: 1 m to ∞
Tele Camera Focus Range: 3 m to ∞

What are the color depth and dynamic range of the DJI Mavic 3 camera?
8 bit (JPEG), 12 bit (DNG), 10 bit (D-Log mode for recording), and 8 bit (Normal color mode for recording).
It has a dynamic range of 12.8 stops.

Can DJI Mavic 3 capture photos and videos in M mode?
Yes, but Explore mode is not available when the camera is in M mode.
The shutter speed, ISO, and white balance can be adjusted in M mode.

Introduction to DJI Mavic 3 Camera Shutter
Electronic Shutter
Hasselblad camera: 1/8000~8
Tele camera: 1/8000~2

How does DJI Mavic 3 Cine use Apple ProRes 422 HQ for recording?
Enter the Video mode and select 4K and above resolution, enter Settings-Camera-Coding Format and select ProRes. Then a video can be recorded with Apple ProRes 422 HQ encoding.
Note: After ProRes is selected, the encoding format will be restored to H.264 when entering the Explore mode. After exiting the Explore mode, you can continue to record the video with Apple ProRes 422 HQ encoding. During recording, entering/exiting the Explore mode is not supported.

What software can be used for post-processing after DJI Mavic 3 Cine uses Apple ProRes 422 HQ for recording?
Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, DaVinci Resolve and other editing software that support ProRes format.

How do I use the Explore mode of DJI Mavic 3?
Enter the Explore mode by tapping the telescope icon next to the shutter/record button in the DJI Fly app. In Explore mode, perform the following methods to achieve hybrid zoom.
1. Tap the zoom button under the telescope icon to achieve 1x, 2x, 4x, 7x, 14x, and 28x.
2. Press and hold the zoom button shown in the app, and drag the slider up and down to adjust the zoom ratio.
3. Use two fingers to zoom in and out on the app screen.
4. When the remote controller (RC-N1) is used, press the Fn button and then toggle the gimbal dial to zoom in or out.
5. When DJI RC Pro is used, toggle the camera settings dial on the right.

What should I pay attention to when using the built-in gimbal lock on DJI Mavic 3?
DJI Mavic 3 features a built-in gimbal lock to prevent the 3-axis gimbal and camera from shaking, adding an additional layer of safety during transportation and storage.
Precautions for use:
1. The normal operating temperature of the gimbal lock is -10° to 40° C (32 to 104° F). If temperatures are outside of this range, it may fail to lock or unlock properly. You will be prompted by the DJI Fly app to use it within the temperature range. For emergency use in special situations, you can manually twist the three axes without damaging the gimbal itself, but this measure is not recommended.
2. The built-in gimbal lock may become unlocked due to external impact. In this case, power on the aircraft and then power off to lock again.
3. After the gimbal is locked, vibra

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