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I've been flying the Solo and posting over on the Solo board for a while now. I hope this is an OK question (not too stupid).
I'm a professional photographer. I got into drones because I have a pilot certificate and with a Section 333 I had a market advantage. The thing that's always ticked me off about the Solo package is the image quality. I'm not going to be happy until I can lift a DSLR to get the kind of images I want.
At the same time I need to watch my budget, I can't justify lifting $10k worth of drone and gear.
My perfect scenario is:
I'd be willing to use a lesser camera, like the Nikon D7200. It weight less, but lacks the full frame.
Both cameras have HDMI and USB ports.
I'm not worried about being able to start and stop shots in flight, I'm OK with turning video on before takeoff or using my interval timer.
Is this even a feasible scenario?
Any pointers on what to use to accomplish this?
Thanks,
I'm a professional photographer. I got into drones because I have a pilot certificate and with a Section 333 I had a market advantage. The thing that's always ticked me off about the Solo package is the image quality. I'm not going to be happy until I can lift a DSLR to get the kind of images I want.
At the same time I need to watch my budget, I can't justify lifting $10k worth of drone and gear.
My perfect scenario is:
- Lift a Nikon D800 (31.1 oz / 880 g)
- Add a 24mm f/2.8 lens (12.6 oz / 355 g)
- Mounted on a 3D gimbal which I can change the angle on.
- Get a visual feedback on an iPhone or Android tablet
- Be able to program Smart Shots (this is a stretch scenario, as I also like Tower to program flight paths).
I'd be willing to use a lesser camera, like the Nikon D7200. It weight less, but lacks the full frame.
Both cameras have HDMI and USB ports.
I'm not worried about being able to start and stop shots in flight, I'm OK with turning video on before takeoff or using my interval timer.
Is this even a feasible scenario?
Any pointers on what to use to accomplish this?
Thanks,