When using Map Pilot and DJI equipment it is important to ensure your software is up to date and on the correct settings. The Sony a7R camera is no exception. We recognize not everyone is an expert using the Sony a7R so included below is a list of important* and suggested camera settings for readying the Sony a7R for Map Pilot flight.
Step 1.
Quick Menu Guide:
Set top camera wheel to AUTO.
Press “Fn” button to bring up quick settings menu.
Set “Drive Mode” to Single Shot.
Set "Flash Mode" to off.
Set “Focus Mode” to AF-S or Single Shot Auto Focus.
Set “Shoot Mode” to Intelligent Auto (green "i" next to camera icon).
Step 2.
Press Menu button: Important setting denoted by *.
Camera Icon:
*Image size to L:36M
*Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Quality: Extra fine
File Format: AVCHD
Record Setting: 60i 17M(FH)
Drive Mode: Single Shooting
*Flash Mode: Off
AF Illuminator: Auto
Lock-On AF: Off
*Auto Mode: Intelligent Auto
Color Space: sRGB
Auto Slow Shut.: On
Wind Noise Reduct: Off
Settings Icon:
Zebra: Off
MF Assistant: On
*Auto Review: Off
*Peaking Level: Off
Peaking Color: White
Exposure Set. Guide: On
Pre-AF: On
*Zoom Setting: Optical Zoom Only
FINDER/MONITOR: AUTO
Release w/o Lens: Enable
*AF w/ Shutter: On
AEL w/ Shutter: Auto
EXP. Comp. Set: Ambient & Flash
WIFI Icon:
**Airplane mode to ON. NEVER fly with wifi on!
Final Settings CASE:
Monitor Brightness: Manual
Viewfinder Bright: Auto
Finder Color Temp: +_ 0
Audio signals: On
Title Menu: Off
HDMI Resolution: Auto
CTRL FOR HDMI: On
HDMI Info. HDMI:
*Remote Ctrl: Off
Once the Sony a7R is properly set up you can mount the camera with confidence and begin use with Map Pilot and Drone Made Easy Triggering Board.
Be sure to read the "Startup Procedure": https://support.dronesmadeeasy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000619143-Startup-Procedure.
Hi, is it possible to fly with the Flash Mode to On? I want to use the flash output to trigger PPK GNSS hardware. Thanks