Comparison: DJI Mavic 3 Pro, Mavic 3, and Mavic 3 Classic Drone Models
DJI Mavic 3 Pro: A Triple-Camera Powerhouse for Aerial Imaging
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro has made a significant leap in aerial photography and videography with its innovative three-camera array, setting it apart from its predecessor, the Mavic 3 Classic.
At the heart of the Mavic 3 Pro is a 20MP 4/3 Hasselblad main camera, accompanied by a 48MP medium telephoto camera and a 12MP long telephoto camera. This triple-lens system offers an impressive range of focal lengths, from wide to long, without the need for lens changes, enhancing creative flexibility.
The main camera boasts an adjustable aperture (f/2.8 to f/11) and a 24mm equivalent focal length, delivering outstanding image quality and up to 12.8 stops of dynamic range. The medium telephoto camera, on the other hand, features a 70mm equivalent focal length, while the long telephoto camera provides a strong zoom capability with an equivalent focal length of 166mm.
This versatile camera system allows photographers and videographers to capture diverse scenes with different perspectives and zoom needs in a single flight. The additional telephoto cameras in the Mavic 3 Pro enable better medium to long-range shooting and more detailed zoom, without compromising on image quality.
Both professional photographers and casual users will appreciate the Mavic 3 Pro's support for RAW and JPEG formats, 5.1K video at 50fps, and advanced features like 12.8 stops dynamic range.
While the Mavic 3 Classic offers a single primary camera with a similar 4/3 Hasselblad sensor, the Mavic 3 Pro's multi-camera array expands shooting versatility and creative potential.
The Mavic 3 Pro comes standard with the DJI RC controller, while the Mavic 3 Classic comes with the RC-N1 controller. Both drones feature an omnidirectional obstacle avoidance system with APAS 5.0, offering safety during flight.
In terms of performance, the Mavic 3 Pro has a maximum flight time of 43 minutes, while the Mavic 3 Classic can fly for up to 46 minutes. However, under typical circumstances, the realistic flight time for all three drones is around 32 to 35 minutes.
The Mavic 3 Pro's medium telecamera offers improved low-light performance and works with multiple color profiles, unlike the telecamera of the Mavic 3. Despite the additional camera, the Mavic 3 Pro is slightly heavier than the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Classic.
All three drones - Mavic 3 Pro, Mavic 3, and Mavic 3 Classic - share similar features like camera modes, flight modes, battery life, flight performance, video transmission, obstacle avoidance, and additional features such as Night Shots, Active Track 5.0, HyperLapse, MasterShots, Waypoint flight, and cruise control.
Whether you're a professional photographer or a casual user, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro's triple-camera array offers unparalleled versatility and creative potential, making it an excellent choice for aerial photography and videography enthusiasts.
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The DJI Mavic 3 Pro's triple-camera array sets it apart from its predecessor, offering impressive shooting versatility for both professional photographers and casual users. This technological marvel complements other smartphone gadgets, augmenting the capabilities of aerial photography and videography.
The addition of a medium telephoto camera and a long telephoto camera to the Mavic 3 Pro broadens the range of focal lengths, making it a valuable tool in the arsenal of modern photography and videography technology.
