DJI Mavic 3

Professional aerial imaging with dual camera system

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85/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 19
Performance 18
Durability 16
Price 13
Usability 19
Brand DJI
Model L1P

Key Features

SENSOR 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad sensor (20MP) and 1/2-inch CMOS Tele camera (12MP)
PROCESSOR DJI proprietary image processor optimized for Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution
AUTOFOCUS Vision Detection Auto Focus (VDAF) with omnidirectional obstacle sensing
PHASE DETECTION Contrast and phase detection hybrid system
VIDEO 5.1K at 50fps, DCI 4K at 120fps, 10-bit D-Log
STABILIZATION 3-axis mechanical gimbal with +/- 0.01 degree precision
BURST RATE Single shot, AEB, and timed interval shooting
VIEWFINDER N/A (Uses smartphone/controller display via O3+ transmission)
DISPLAY Smartphone/Controller screen (up to 1080p/60fps live feed)
CONNECTIVITY O3+ transmission, USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
MEMORY CARD 1x microSD slot (UHS-I Speed Grade 3), 8GB internal storage
WEATHER SEALING Resistant to wind speeds up to 12 m/s
BATTERY LIFE Up to 46 minutes flight time per charge

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — DJI Mavic 3

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present On controller
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Software-based
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Via controller dial
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via controller dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present On controller
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present Customizable on controller
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present Flight sticks
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present On controller
Drive Mode Control ✗ Not Present

How-to Use DJI Mavic 3

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

DJI Mavic 3 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with DJI Mavic 3

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor 4/3 CMOS (Main) + 1/2-inch CMOS (Tele)
Resolution 20MP (Main) / 12MP (Tele)
ISO Range 100-6400
Autofocus VDAF
Shutter Speed 8-1/8000s
Burst Rate N/A
Video 5.1K @ 50fps / 4K @ 120fps
Stabilization 3-Axis Mechanical Gimbal
Viewfinder None
LCD Controller-dependent
Memory Card microSD
Connectivity O3+ / USB-C
Battery Life 46 minutes
Weight 895g
Dimensions 221 x 96.3 x 90.3 mm (folded)