One Week with the Mavic 2 Zoom - What I've Learned

[@EdRickerVlogs]

At 5:09 I talk about getting the best zoom quality with perfect focus throughout. DJI Mavic 2 Pro: amzn.to/3LKQpYE DJI Mavic 2 Zoom: amzn.to/38jAvHg DJI Mavic 2 (UK): amzn.to/3PKoGdR DJI Care Refresh for the Mavic 2: amzn.to/3LLaSN1

[@natserog]

so you use manual focus? and set focus on far away object ?

[@EdRickerVlogs]

No, tap-to-focus is still Autofocus, so I tap on the subject or object and that will automatically focus on the object. Manual Focus is different and actually brings up a focus slider in the app where you drag the slider back and forth to truly manually set focus. I find manual focus very hard to get right from such a small screen since you're using your own eyeball to determine if you're in focus or not, rather than just tapping on the screen and allowing the Autofocus to accurately snap onto the object.

[@RvGJK]

Hey man, I personally love my drones for areal photography. Would you say this model would be ideal for its super resolution capabilities? or would it be better going for the pro?

[@fredbaird358]

I bought the Mavic 2 Zoom recently due to the amount of added features over my original Mavic. I would love to see a beginner's guide to some of the settings.

[@bbull7652]

Thank you for going over the optical zoom option under 1080... I was thinking DJI scammed us with their promo video where they zoomed in on the giraffe...but now I see it’s available with the correct settings!

[@soloIphone4]

I just want to say you do GREAT videos. They are very well done. Polished, professional. You communicate extremely well and I always come away learning something. Thank You and please keep them coming.

[@ANDJVisuals]

Great video man, having the original Mavic Pro for over 2 years without any issue, I was gonna jump on the Mavic 2 Pro because the 1” sensor and “Hasselblad” camera, but after seeing some reviews, unveiling the real true about the Mavic 2 Pro cropping the sensor to avoid overheating problems I decided to check the Mavic 2 Zoom that will get me the Super High Res photo and the optical Zoom! That’s enough for me! Subbed to your channel buddy!!

[@paulwills7902]

Some great information thanks again and thanks also for not shouting. My original purchase option was the Drone with the haselblad camera but have since cancelled in favour of the zoom. I looked at so many videos and for me the zoom was eventually the better option plus trying to justify the extra expense was becoming much more difficult. Love your videos you speak so clearly and very informative. Way to many reviewers start with good intentions and a defined subject but within a couple of minutes go off in a different direction, it just becomes messy and confusing. You manage to encompass your subject without losing focus of the subject. Brilliant and thank you from London UK

[@petersterling5334]

Ed. Another great Video! The best thing about your Videos is the extreme attention to minute details which makes your Videos so valuable!!

[@swdiosdiosdado]

Great video Ed. Can’t wait to see the beginners guide for the Mavic 2. The one you did for MP1 was by far the best on KZbin.

[@henrytherobot]

*I wanna hear you make a Christopher Walken impression, you sound soooo much like him! Btw great review, best i have seen on this drone so far.*

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Haha you're the 14th person to say that...I counted!

[@henrytherobot]

Ed Ricker well its true! Lol

[@justaviewer111]

Okay, I don't think he looks THAT much like Jeremy Renner but he sure looks more like Renner than Walken!

[@ariamaze9081]

I love the scene with the kid running!! I love those moments in the beach, now I want a drone

[@SinkyYT]

Finally someone with some sense! I'm sick of watching people review the Mavic and saying not to bother opening the props!

[@Skyrat71]

There are so mutch Videos about the two drones, but no one of them had so usefull tips. Thank you for your work! Greetings from Germany

[@NYC11435]

As usual , great job. I'm going to wait and see before thinking about a purchase. Flying Mavic Air and Spark for now, having plenty of fun with those two guy. Thanks again buddy.

[@ringerbart]

Best review on the zoom yet, while others babble on about the specs but you actually test the base functions. Subbed 👍

[@johngeorge6373]

I really appreciate your videos Ed. They're concise, well presented and thought out. Always worth watching.

[@eerohakola8882]

Best

[@mitchcaldwell927]

Sifted through hour's of junk "influencers" to find your videos and I am a fan. Great Job keep the good stuff coming

[@danmango5]

Another awesome video. I'm learning a lot about my new mavic. Your videos are well done and you explain everything clearly. Thanks.

[@nwyetiphotography]

Oh wow!!! I didn't know it zoomed out to 96mm. I thought is only zoomed out to 49mm. Now I really want one! Great video and thank you for explaining everything so clearly!!! :)

[@philwebb606]

Great vid, I've just bought the zoom which is my first ever drone, to be honest it's all over my head at the moment but you have been very helpful

[@johntomik4632]

First time watching your KZbin channel. Fantastic work! I'm in the bail bonding business in North Alabama. The active track with Zoom could be a game changer with catching fugitives! Thanks for the video!

[@TeddyLeppard]

Just unbelievable how rock solid are those aloft shots. Great quadrocopter.

[@northeastdroneproductions]

nice review. Trying to decide what to get for my next quad and it's vids like yours helps a lot in the decision making process. Cheers mate.

[@graemeleonard8467]

Great Video Ed. The zoom will be my second Mavic so looking forward to it..........Gonzo

[@truenorth365]

Awesome observations there on the easy access to SD and the notch for the phone button. That charging function can sure come in handy! Good video about the little things, I really like the MP RC but there was some things that could be better. Glad DJI adressed that! Thanks for the video, thumbs up from Sweden

[@EgoDrivenFilms]

Great Tip on the Zoom in and grab your focus, then zoom out and get your shot. Thanks!

[@HelpatHomeJim]

Thanks for this video, Ed. I'm upgrading from a P4 to a M2 Zoom. Great tips and info. New subscriber.

[@bmrivest]

Great video! You touched on some things that I hadn't seen in videos published by others. Thanks! Hoping to get the Mavic 2 Pro in next year sometime.

[@dhansel4835]

I still find this one of the best drones around. I have had mine for over 3 years and it works great !

[@IVYBIOMED]

That was a great video! For the novice like myself, you introduce me to a few things I can't wait to try. Thank you! I will look for more of your takes!

[@RonaldBrown59]

The easy access memory card slot and better access to home button are a nice touch. Thanks for pointing these things that most reviewers skip over. That APAS system is amazing, the way it moved around objects without stopping. Is the Hyper-lapse intelligent mode only on the Zoom model or the the Pro model have it also? Great video Ed, keep them coming.

[@BowmarBowhunting]

great video dude!! thank you for making this.

[@JayDee_24]

Hi, Ed, I just found your channel and I want to say I enjoyed the video. Informative and to the point. I'm planning on saving up for a Mavic 2 Zoom to purchase sometime within the next 4-6 months. I subscribed as well. Cheers

[@americansoldier7776]

I ordered my Zoom from DJI 2 days ago and just received it! I think DJI is rushing these out to customers! Way to go Fedex!

[@coryquiddaoen5947]

One of the most well detailed explantations of a drone and its camera qualities ive seenso for👍🏼 cheers mate

[@bs838]

would love to see the low light performance of either or both mavic 2s

[@parkerfamily94]

Dude you have the best vids out there...great work!!!

[@trevblackmore]

Hi Ed,. love your tutorials. The issue with focus on zooming is most likely due to the f2.8 aperture. At f2.8 you have a very shallow depth of field. The subject has to be in focused and the rest of the background is naturally blurred. Hence the tip you gave for zooming. Well done.

[@TroyShields]

I was out at Dix yesterday as well with my Spark. Looks like in the same spot too. Right in front of the port-a-johns. Sorry I missed u.

[@stephenj6837]

Great video Ed!! Love the backdrop of the city skyline!

[@williamfaulkner1959]

Hi Ed, thanks for the video. My 2 zoom is in the mail as I type this so I'm looking at some videos to get a feel for the drone. I just lost my Mavic Air yesterday. Had a low battery and expected it to return-to-home...well, it climbed straight up to one hundred and some feet and then headed the opposite direction from RTH and ran out of battery then dropped into a tree about one hundred feet off the ground. One I get the drone I will come back and watch this again. Thank you.

[@Mishk]

also you can enable the grid lines feature which is in the settings which can help you frame things properly whilest zooming

[@DxDOverland]

Thanks. I'm just dipping my toes into drone video and this brought up a few notable points. LOL: When you discussed the focus/zzom-in problem and your solution, I was thinking, well, though sometimes not practical, I'd have just shot that from zoomed-in to zoomed-out, then reversed it in the editor. The LOL is because later in the video you suggest that very technique for another shot. Personally, I prefer to not shoot with digital zoom at all since I can take care of that in my editor, as well. But, I can see where if you're switching from optical to digital, doing it with the Mavic would give a smoother product at highest quality. Anyway, thanks again for the vid!

[@michaelwood5519]

I think you can touch screen the building your plan to zoom in on, and then it stays in focus all the way through the zoom. I haven't tried it yet but someone else was doing it that way. You might want to try it too.

[@bigrickshaberdashery2759]

some interesting info, still using my Mavic Pro 1, waiting to see the Pro3.

[@Jeff-ct2xe]

Had NO idea I could zoom in further not being on 4k. THANKS for this video!

[@JeremiahMcintosh]

Great review and tips Ed! I’m a little bummed that the side sensors only work and tripod or active track! We know the side sensors work at a higher speed during active track why not let them work during normal P mode up until that speed? That is ridiculous DJI I did not include that and hopefully they will make an update for that in the future to work! Keep up the great work can’t wait to see more videos!

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Thanks! I agree it's a disappointment, and I have a theory...perhaps it's a battery-saving measure. They wanted to squeeze as much battery life out of the drone in order to reach the 31 minute runtime they advertise. Perhaps having all sensors on all the time would decrease it back to 30 or even less and would no longer be their longest-running consumer battery on a drone. I know I turn off obstacle avoidance entirely when I'm trying to conserve battery on a flight.

[@EdRickerVlogs]

By the way, I will say that it should be an easy firmware or app update to rectify the issue...perhaps one day we'll have the option to turn them all on all the time.

[@JeremiahMcintosh]

Ed Ricker that’s what I was thinking but they should give us the option to turn them on or off during P mode in my opinion. Can’t wait to see some more active track tests especially using the side sensors at max speed flying sideways. I’m curious if apas Will work with it in active track flying sideways

[@Schmitty4564]

Thank you so much dmfor this video! It's helped me decide to go with the zoom. Great description

[@alancarter8396]

I'm almost beginning to wish I could trade up, if it wasn't for the upcoming legal stuff in the UK then I would for sure. this is the first video that has achieved that, thanks Ed.

[@CID0830]

I bought already the dji mavi 2 zoom Is the best one thank for your review.

[@americansoldier7776]

Great tips Ed! Thanks! You look like you belong on the show, “90210” with those long sideburns. Lol

[@trocket1851]

Can you show both the zoom and the pro and Night Flight I would like to see the quality of both thanks.

[@photograffitist]

I got the zoom...forget about it if theres not alot of street,store or any other lights on at the time.

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

You would have to fly in picture mode if you want to actually see at night with the zoom. (In that mode you can set a much longer shutter) best results obtained with 2s shutter for long exposure photos(night).

[@StevenParente]

Very good. I really appreciate your detail and actual footage.

[@AventureiroPaulek]

How envious of you ours is my dream to be able to buy a Mavic. I do not even have a type of drone ... And you already have mavic 2 ... 😭😭😭 ... Very beautiful guy even ... 😭😭😭😭 At this moment I can not contain my tears of emotion ... I can perceive in your eyes your happiness and I would very much like to be sighing to receive my incomprehension so dreamed Mavic 2 ... If you have some one there played that does not occupy with heart since here I can not buy an excuse to ask, but ugly and steal and can not load ... Congratulations to your channel and show ... Thank you in advance ... Won my 👍and another one inscribed in your channel ... May God bless you and enlighten you and be a youtuber of success ... Amen ... Hug from Aventureiropaulek!

[@isaackershnerART]

I just got this drone for Christmas and it is god tier.

[@gadgetjunkie4217]

Would you consider either of the new Magic Pros to be a good drone for commercial business? I’m waiting for the next Phantom but like the portability of the Mavic as I have a Mavic Air now. Thanks!

[@vortigern19]

In the very early days with professional Zoom lens cameras it was always done like that. E.G. you chose your shot zoomed in, manual focus then Zoom out. From then on everything would be in focus.

[@hotchi1566]

I have the original Mavic Pro which has the same sized sensor like the Mavic 2 Zoom. But I feel that the Mavic 2 Zoom has better image quality, better noise control. And the color from Mavic 2 Zoom is more 'real' or more like the normal camera, while the original Mavic Pro is more like the phone camera.

[@kohle65]

Depends on who is filming and editing. Like the mavic Air the color profiles are more for customers with less experience

[@WyvernApalis]

universe I compared a Mavic 2 Zoom photo and my Mavic 1 photo both at ISO 100 and the M2Z had a lot more noise. Dunno if it’s just the thing with the copy that I was flying (not mine) but I hope it’s not that bad

[@michaelhausmann9381]

Hey, nice video. my question is, somehow in the DJI trailer they talk about this "Super resolution mode" but nobody talks nore covers that . did you try it? does it add value as compared to DJI mavic pro ? or how is it. thank you! If you have any picture comparing both?

[@Aj23L1]

Your videos are the best! Simple and very informative

[@Salvador_95423]

Nice man!!! That’s helpful.. I just buy the mavic 2 zoom 2days agp, and it’s my first time that I have this incredible air drone... nice video!! I subscribe and like to.!!! Keep uploading more with drones man

[@simonsimon1989]

Dji, King of the sky. Good show, man. If Dji comes out with replaceable camera, that will be awesome!

[@clintcaguila3736]

Nice presentation Sir Ed, still watching this video. Rgrds 😉

[@TheSoulMan11]

Thanks for the video, I really like that zoom. After having a note 8, I love that 2x camera in it.

[@2020heinsite]

Everyone should have a good preflight checklist that should now include checking the flight mode (T-P-S) since that switch can easily get bumped/changed between flights. Another first flight preflight besides updating DJI Go 4 and the firmware is to be sure to calibrate the IMU.

[@dmkinney]

Very well explained. It appears that the Zoom has the edge for videography.

[@pvitale]

great video thanks just got my pro and flying tonight.

[@icysan889]

This is the kind of review I need, thank you.

[@-stealthy-cricket8209]

Can you do a video that explains contrast , sharpness and saturation ,what each one is actually adjusting and how can these changes be observed , what to look for ? And are ND 8 filters a good all around filter ? Or maybe you have already ? Could you Share this information again, if that is the case.

[@mikekay6288]

Thanks Ed; can't quite understand why DJI made the two variants and didn't just combine the two features into one model Mavic Pro 2? Money? Mike in Oz

[@AdminTechnopedia]

like usual, they expect us to buy next mavic pro 3 (with Pro & zoom stitch in) when they out of other improvement idea.

[@southcoast2008]

Thanks Ed for sharing some valuable information.

[@Totustuus2022]

Thanks Ed, your tips were amazing! You really helping us out!

[@mr88cet]

Ah yes! I remember learning eons ago, when I was a kid, with my family's ancient regular-8 movie camera: If you want to zoom in on a subject, always focus at full zoom, hold focus, zoom out, start the "film," and then zooming in.

[@garyharvey2116]

Great video and review does your horizon or level need to be recalibrated based on the time lapse footage?

[@tpfrk8977]

it seems like the zoom might be the one to buy for most people. Thanks for the review. I would love to hear your thoughts on the zoom vs the pro. Which is best for you and why.

[@jackbisson9226]

That is a great tip on separating the rotors.

[@escornwell]

Great follow-up. It's a little unclear whether you are saying this is a parfocal lens, meaning it will hold its focus at different focal lengths. My understanding is that varifocal is a simpler design, so I would think that would be used here. Also have you gotten any sense of whether the HD zoom does optical and digital zoom in parallel through the whole zoom range, or does it only apply the digital zoom for the part of the range beyond the optical limit? If the latter, in a live zoom is the transition between modes visible at all?

[@davidwarner6755]

Great information! Would like to know what software you use for editing and what you feel would be the necessary computer capabilities.

[@EdRickerVlogs]

HI David, I use Premiere Pro. Here's a video I made a couple years ago about my computer build. I've upgraded since then, but it gives you some insight into why I built it the way I did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmSXip6njt13i5Y

[@loranhaworth5987]

Great show and tell instruction and video.

[@jamesgruhn-n0dfi647]

Nice review with usable tips for better video quality.

[@DominiqueJames99]

If Super Res is available in Zoom, do we really need the 20 MP of the Pro?

[@EdRickerVlogs]

Good question. The Zoom's Super Resolution feature is basically a 48 MP equivalent, but it also takes more time to take. You wouldn't be able to burst out 5 or 10 different frames like you could with the Pro. Also, if you were taking a shot of a train going by, a highway with lots of traffic, a sports car in motion, ocean waves crashing, etc, the picture stitching of Super Res would not work because the 9 shots composing the Super Res image are not all taken at the same time.

[@DominiqueJames99]

Ed Ricker thanks, great points! BTW, a somewhat different issue, is the serial number in the battery chamber of the Mavic 2 Pro on the lower right corner in two lines beside a QR code? There doesn’t seem to any “S/N” indication that clearly marks it is that one. I was attempting to register with FAA but got confused. An online chat with DJI wasn’t of help either.

[@Pavel_Masek]

Ed, it is possible shoot in RAW in Super Resolution mode? And second question - how can be activated "touch screen gimbal control"? I did not know it is possible but check this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmbJgmh5e92jl68m32s

[@DominiqueJames99]

Pavel Mašek A follow-up question to this for Ed, if Super Res is a software process, is it possible for this feature might be in the Pro soon? Since there’s no zoom hardware capability, can the camera through its gimbal or the even the entire drone, move in order to take different shots and stitch the whole thing for a super-duper high res?

[@magicmogwai]

Super Res is only really effective if nothing is moving within the picture. The drone stitches 4 12mp pictures together and takes a few seconds for the gimbal to adjust for each one and complete, so if something is moving between the frames (trains, cars, people, waves etc) they will become distorted.

[@dwoodog]

Nice and straight forward to follow. Thanks.

[@larryb6759]

Very nice video on the Mavic 2 Zoom. Thanks!

[@xxAZNATIONxx]

Great Video like always. Big fan. Please add Drone Cinematic Scenes, They are awesome.

[@Kalibr85]

Did you notice that you can pan the camera on the Magic 2 by long pressing and sliding your finger on the screen? That's a feature not available on the original Mavic.

[@emotodude]

Thanks for the videos! I would like to know more about how the Super Res photos work? Can you use different zoom levels? Are the stiched outputs seamless? What if there are moving elements like cars or waves?

[@TrojanThugMusic]

The active track seems amazing! I've got the yuneec breeze and getting that to follow you is virtually impossible, I got it working once and it crashed into a tree 🌲😒👏

[@OasiceOnTheFly]

Very good review, thanks man ! Keep it up

[@neilogod]

Hi Ed, Another great video!! I have a question about using the super res pano feature on the mavic 2 zoom. In your video, at 6.25 you talk about zooming in, focusing, and then zooming out, before hitting the record button. So when attempting to take a super res photo (9.55), is it necessary to zoom in, focus, zoom out, and then ask the camera to do it's thing to generate a 48mp super res photo? Just wondering if that's necessary to get the best possible quality of image from that feature. Thanks for your thoughts. 😊

[@jonboy545]

Dorthea Did Field! Great place to fly.

[@yazaaqa]

Hi Ed I am glad I saw your videos about your Mavic 2 zoom review ,they were recommended by the salesman.my question is if there is drone mapping in this drone ?

[@thanosandreou]

Hi Ed Ricker, great video. Do you know if there is any way to take a picture without having the controller in your hand s? Timer or something like this.

[@EdRickerVlogs]

I don't think there's a timer function unfortunately :( But there is a burst mode which may enable you to put down the controller before the burst function fully completes. Doubtful though...

[@dan_abrusci]

Hey man, whenever you get the mavic pro 2 could you make a video comparing it to the original Mavic Pro? Thanks!!

[@onnie1968]

Another great vid Ed, thanx for that i enjoyed it

[@f13dfx]

Man, are you out of shape! Just kidding :) Great video demonstrating the Zoom's activetrack!

[@charnerjagdonnemenzo]

I’m planning to buy mavic 2 Zoom or mavic 2 Zoom ,, does the mavic 2 Zoom have the So called Hyperlight feature for nights photography? I really love you informative videos about drones

[@charnerjagdonnemenzo]

JimiRox thank you 🙏🏼

[@MrSpiderfire]

Great video as always! Some people have been saying the the RTH "precision landing" is either not functioning / or not included in the Mavic 2 series. Could you confirm if this is correct concerning the RTH "precision landing". I felt that precision landing was a great feature with the original Mavic, I am kind of bummed DJI may have discontinued the feature going into the 2nd series of Mavics.

[@shawnthompson7115]

Thanks for your help with the super res mode man. Sending mine back for the pro, just wasn’t impressed at all with image quality.

[@br011075]

Nice vid! Does the mavic has a headless function (smart mode)?

[@HJFINCH-lp3ob]

Hi Ed, great video. You show a setting in the Remote Controller setting- that keeps your phone from being charged by the controller. Just want you to know that I am using an android phone, and did not see that setting. Called DJI cust serv and was told that issue has been escalated. They said that functionality is only on IOS devices at this time. On my phone the drain keeps the RC from running any length of time.

[@GTARC_au]

Awaiting the pro vid Great work!

[@westsonrises]

ed can you do a super-res sunset shot. My difficulty choosing between the drones is the larger sensor on the pro vs the zoom. i'd like to get better low light shots and i was wondering if super-res is a decent compromise (i really love that zoom function)

[@alexrothbard4324]

I wonder if due to the fact that active track uses the main camera along with the obst sensors if the mavic pro version has better active track functionality especially in low light.