must say this takes it completely beyond 'amateur' level in a way that the inspire 1 was not. They've got a good straddle of products now - phantom pro is a very compelling camera option, mavic we all know about. It makes sense to take the Inspire further beyond into pro level. (and out of my reach as a non-professional!)
Inspire 2 will be released on November 8th
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Looks like it since a lot of the system is now part of the aircraft, not the camera. Benefit is I guess we might get better recording options out of older cams too.
Licenses to unlock certain codecs are common since that costs license fees and not everybody needs everything. And given the price of the cam, not an issue lol.
EDIT: Wow, 1.3K for that, scratch what I said, that's very steep. Usually is a $100 deal in other similar situations...
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very impressive, both phantom and inspire and new cameras. DJI constantly deliver (except when it comes to actual deliveries)
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Now the question is.. do the new gimbals work on the i1. x4s looks interesting and a really good price!
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Alright, some info I haven't found: Is the X5S compatible with the Osmo? Since it's CineThing processor is onboard the Inspire, I assume it's not?
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If the new X4s and X5S are not compatible with the Inspire 1 that would be very disappointing. I don't see why you would buy into the Inspire system anymore, just buy the P4 Pro and upgrade every year, The only reason to buy an Inspire is for the X5S and are the real world results that much better?
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OK guys - we now have a dedicated Inspire 2 section so please post specific I2 related threads/posts in there please.
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Eeek, this has really forced me to rethink where I go now.
I don't even feel good about buying a second hand X5R now for my Inspire 1 as they still seem expensive and just been made to look outdated.
However.
On their site X5R is currently £3120
Yet the X5S which does 4k @ 60 and 5.2k + 20 MP = £1,969.00
(that should tell you how ridiculously over priced it is)
I can probably live without the inspire 2 as a craft & the new camera, as the reality is MOST video is still going to be seen at 4k @ 24-30 FPS.
However as someone who was planning on doing this professionally in 2017 (already passed everything and awaiting permissions) it seems to me you will lose jobs to competiotrs if you do not have the latest stuff.
I don't mind competition which boils down to ability, but if my rival can do 60 FPS @ 4k and I can't.
Or better photos, or higher res video, that's something I can't fix and makes me look bad.
DJI very good at making my brain, heart and wallet hurt.
Even if I just said screw it, I'll get an X5R and be happy with that, the costs are going to need to come down.
Long version short.
Can't afford a full end inspire 2 setups and camera.
Don't feel comfy spending so much on an outdated X5R system based on current prices.
OUTCOME = FRUSTRATED!
God I miss the days when I was happy with my phantom 2, hero 4 black edition and h3-3D
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Phantom 4 looks great, its going to shoot better video and photo than an inspire 1 + X5.
Might be the smart option.
I don't even feel good about buying a second hand X5R now for my Inspire 1 as they still seem expensive and just been made to look outdated.
However.
On their site X5R is currently £3120
Yet the X5S which does 4k @ 60 and 5.2k + 20 MP = £1,969.00
(that should tell you how ridiculously over priced it is)
I can probably live without the inspire 2 as a craft & the new camera, as the reality is MOST video is still going to be seen at 4k @ 24-30 FPS.
However as someone who was planning on doing this professionally in 2017 (already passed everything and awaiting permissions) it seems to me you will lose jobs to competiotrs if you do not have the latest stuff.
I don't mind competition which boils down to ability, but if my rival can do 60 FPS @ 4k and I can't.
Or better photos, or higher res video, that's something I can't fix and makes me look bad.
DJI very good at making my brain, heart and wallet hurt.
Even if I just said screw it, I'll get an X5R and be happy with that, the costs are going to need to come down.
Long version short.
Can't afford a full end inspire 2 setups and camera.
Don't feel comfy spending so much on an outdated X5R system based on current prices.
OUTCOME = FRUSTRATED!
God I miss the days when I was happy with my phantom 2, hero 4 black edition and h3-3D
P.S.
Phantom 4 looks great, its going to shoot better video and photo than an inspire 1 + X5.
Might be the smart option.
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The X5S at that price is however more like the X5. To do RAW you need the additional license ($1300, dunno how much they charge in £).
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