PeauPro41: 8.25mm f/3.0 41d HFOV 16MP (No Distortion)
PeauPro14: 25.00mm f/2.0 14d HFOV 5MP
LEFT: 8.25mm Focused at 24" Object (Bottom Right Box) at 24" Distance (GoPro® HERO® 1080p Narrow FOV)
RIGHT: 25.00mm Focused at 24" Object (Bottom Right Box) at 24" Distance (GoPro® HERO® 1080p Wide FOV)
8.25mm Focused at 24" Object at 24" Distance (GoPro® HERO® 1080p Narrow FOV)
25.00mm Focused at 24" Object at 24" Distance (GoPro® HERO®1080p Wide FOV)
Notice that while the 25mm is (6 degrees HFOV) narrower in these field of view settings, objects even 3" further and closer away are out of focus. The 25mm lens works very well when the camera and subject do not move much in distance from each other, and the subject is very flat (less than a few inches of distance change). Each time the camera or subject moves you would need to turn the lens and check focus on an external monitor. You can also put the camera with the 25mm lens installed in Medium (1.5x) and Narrow (2x) field of view modes to further zoom in.
In the below photos, the cameras are still focused on the bottom right box when at 24" distance (with resulting photos above). We then move the camera to 18" and then 30" without re-adjusting the focus. Remember the boxes are at varying distances, each 3" from one another. This simulates the camera or subject moving in distance from one another. Such cases could be when the camera is mounted to a person's head or an overhead light, such as in dentistry or surgery.
8.25mm Focused at 24" Object at 18" Distance (GoPro® HERO® 1080p Narrow FOV)
8.25mm Focused at 24" Object at 30" Distance (GoPro® HERO® 1080p Narrow FOV)
25.00mm Focused at 24" Object at 18" Distance (GoPro® HERO® 1080p Wide FOV)
25.00mm Focused at 24" Object at 30" Distance (GoPro® HERO® 1080p Wide FOV)
You can see that the 8.25mm keeps all the boxes in nearly readable focus regardless of the distance change. As you focus the lens for objects even further from the camera, the depth of focus further increases. You can see that the 25mm lens is not useful in situations where the camera or subject are moving, unless you are able to re-focus the lens each time.
If you have any questions please Contact Us.
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PeauPro41: 8.25mm f/3.0 41d HFOV 16MP (No Distortion)
PeauPro14: 25.00mm f/2.0 14d HFOV 5MP
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 10 inches
Mode: Wide
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 10 inches
Mode: Medium
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 10 inches
Mode: Narrow
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 16 inches
Mode: Wide
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 16 inches
Mode: Medium
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 16 inches
Mode: Narrow
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 22 inches
Mode: Wide
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 22 inches
Mode: Medium
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 22 inches
Mode: Narrow
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 28 inches
Mode: Wide
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 28 inches
Mode: Medium
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 28 inches
Mode: Narrow
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 34 inches
Mode: Wide
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 34 inches
Mode: Medium
Lens: 8.25mm
Distance: 34 inches
Mode: Narrow
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 10 inches
Mode: Wide
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 10 inches
Mode: Medium
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 10 inches
Mode: Narrow
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 16 inches
Mode: Wide
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 16 inches
Mode: Medium
Lens: 25.00mm
Mode: 16 inches
Mode: Narrow
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 22 inches
Mode: Wide
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 22 inches
Mode: Medium
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 22 inches
Mode: Narrow
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 28 inches
Mode: Wide
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 28 inches
Mode: Medium
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 28 inches
Mode: Narrow
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 34 inches
Mode: Wide
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 34 inches
Mode: Medium
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 34 inches
Mode: Narrow
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 40 inches
Mode: Wide
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 40 inches
Mode: Medium
Lens: 25.00mm
Distance: 40 inches
Mode: Narrow
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GoPro® HERO® 4 Black - 3.37mm Lens - 12MP (Wide) Photo
GoPro® HERO® 4 Black - 3.97mm Lens - 12MP (Wide) Photo
GoPro® HERO® 4 Black - 4.35mm Lens - 12MP (Wide) Photo
GoPro® HERO® 4 Black - 5.4mm Lens - 12MP (Wide) Photo
GoPro® HERO® 4 Black - 8.25mm Lens - 12MP (Wide) Photo
Any questions please let us know.
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GoPro® + 3.37mm Lens:
<Camera>
<name>GoPro 3.37mm 12MP</name>
<flen>3.37</flen>
<imgh>3000</imgh>
<imgw>4000</imgw>
<senh>4.686</senh>
<senw>6.284</senw>
</Camera>
GoPro® + 3.97mm Lens:
<Camera>
<name>GoPro 3.97mm 12MP</name>
<flen>3.97</flen>
<imgh>3000</imgh>
<imgw>4000</imgw>
<senh>4.686</senh>
<senw>6.284</senw>
</Camera>
GoPro® + 4.35mm Lens:
<Camera>
<name>GoPro 4.35mm 12MP</name>
<flen>4.35</flen>
<imgh>3000</imgh>
<imgw>4000</imgw>
<senh>4.686</senh>
<senw>6.284</senw>
</Camera>
GoPro® + 5.40mm Lens:
<Camera>
<name>GoPro 5.4mm 12MP</name>
<flen>5.4</flen>
<imgh>3000</imgh>
<imgw>4000</imgw>
<senh>4.686</senh>
<senw>6.284</senw>
</Camera>
GoPro® + 7.2mm Lens:
<Camera>
<name>GoPro 7.2mm 12MP</name>
<flen>7.2</flen>
<imgh>3000</imgh>
<imgw>4000</imgw>
<senh>4.686</senh>
<senw>6.284</senw>
</Camera>
GoPro® + 8.25mm Lens:
<Camera>
<name>GoPro 8.25mm 12MP</name>
<flen>8.25</flen>
<imgh>3000</imgh>
<imgw>4000</imgw>
<senh>4.686</senh>
<senw>6.284</senw>
</Camera>
Lens Profiles:
GoPro® HERO® 4/3+/3 - 3.37mm Lens
GoPro® HERO® 4/3+/3 - 3.97mm Lens
GoPro® HERO® 4/3+/3 - 4.35mm Lens
GoPro® HERO® 4/3+/3 - 5.40mm Lens
GoPro® HERO® 4/3+/3 - 8.25mm Lens
GoPro® HERO® 4/3+/3 - 7.20mm Lens
GoPro® + 3.37mm Lens:
<cameraInfo>
<Name>GoPro 3.37mm 12MP</Name>
<SensorWidth>6.284</SensorWidth>
<SensorHeight>4.686</SensorHeight>
<SensorResolution>12</SensorResolution>
<FocalLength>3.37</FocalLength>
</cameraInfo>
GoPro® + 3.97mm Lens:
<cameraInfo>
<Name>GoPro 3.97mm 12MP</Name>
<SensorWidth>6.284</SensorWidth>
<SensorHeight>4.686</SensorHeight>
<SensorResolution>12</SensorResolution>
<FocalLength>3.97</FocalLength>
</cameraInfo>
GoPro® + 4.35mm Lens:
<cameraInfo>
<Name>GoPro 4.3mm 12MP</Name>
<SensorWidth>6.284</SensorWidth>
<SensorHeight>4.686</SensorHeight>
<SensorResolution>12</SensorResolution>
<FocalLength>4.35</FocalLength>
</cameraInfo>
GoPro® + 5.4mm Lens:
<cameraInfo>
<Name>GoPro 5.4mm 12MP</Name>
<SensorWidth>6.284</SensorWidth>
<SensorHeight>4.686</SensorHeight>
<SensorResolution>12</SensorResolution>
<FocalLength>5.4</FocalLength>
</cameraInfo>
GoPro® + 7.2mm Lens:
<cameraInfo>
<Name>GoPro 7.2mm 12MP</Name>
<SensorWidth>6.284</SensorWidth>
<SensorHeight>4.686</SensorHeight>
<SensorResolution>12</SensorResolution>
<FocalLength>7.2</FocalLength>
</cameraInfo>
GoPro® + 8.25mm Lens:
<cameraInfo>
<Name>GoPro 8.25mm 12MP</Name>
<SensorWidth>6.284</SensorWidth>
<SensorHeight>4.686</SensorHeight>
<SensorResolution>12</SensorResolution>
<FocalLength>8.25</FocalLength>
</cameraInfo>
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Disclaimer: The information in this guide suggests modifications to your 3DR SOLO that will possibly void your warranty. Peau Productions is in no way liable for damage you may cause to your vehicle. These instructions are meant to only be followed by the most frustrated SOLO user who wants the best of the best.
Vibrations on the SOLO come from a number of areas. The biggest one being the motors themselves. We will work on reducing the vibrations at the motors and then reducing the ways that these vibrations can get to the GoPro® in the gimbal.
Lots of suggestions on how to do this on the internet. Here at Peau we only balance the props themselves and not the hubs. Up to you. Here's a good video to follow:
This isn't something we do here at Peau, but for those of you that want to further improve your results (and for the sake of being thorough) here is a good video showing how to do this:
Carefully cut the braided sleeve around the gimbal cable so the wires are free to move around:
When you reinstall the cable, spread the wires all around so that as few are touching as possible:
This is probably the most vital step to reduce vibrations but also the one that may cause the most issues if not done properly. If you damage anything you can simply purchase a new micro-micro HDMI cable of 12 inch length (Replacement link1, link2, link3).
Carefully strip the plastic shielding from the HDMI cable, revealing the individual wires. We also apply some liquid adhesive around the plug itself:
Insert the plug back into the gimbal and route the wires around the post so as to not touch the dampening ball:
Route the HDMI cable properly around the inside of the gimbal bay as Colin explains at 2:06:
Taking one of the 6g weights included with the gimbal, thread it onto the top, center-most hole on the rear of the gimbal camera mount:
Next, unscrew the 3 screws holding the plastic cover around the tilt motor:
Once it's removed, take the top piece and another 6g weight in hand. Using a small amount of adhesive (we use double-sided foam tape) stick the weight to the location shown:
Bolt it all back up, making sure you move the camera on its tilt axis while you do. You'll likely hear the ribbon inside sliding around and you want to make sure it's not binding or rubbing unnecessarily. If it is, separate the plastic pieces again and carefully line them up before screwing together.
Once reassembled, push a filter over the front if one isn't already on there. Your camera should look nice and level without the SOLO turned on. Move the camera around and see if it is going to one side or another. If it is, you may need to adjust the weights accordingly.
Thanks it. After you do all these things the only stabilization you should need will be a small amount in post processing. We prefer Adobe Premiere Warp Stabilize. Happy filming!
]]>First off, why would you want to install a filter? Since the GoPro® HERO® camera's shutter speed cannot be manually set there are often times when we want to have a lower shutter speed due to a bright scene. To do this we need to reduce the amount of light coming into the sensor. We do this with a Neutral Density (ND) filter which come in various levels of "darkness". There are also times when you will want to block certain angled light sources, or want to reduce reflections off of water or metallic surfaces. We do this with a Circular Polarizer (CPL) filter.
How do you know your gimbal is not balanced? Install the camera with its battery into the SOLO gimbal and level it with the horizon. Without any other add-ons (like a filter) the camera should stay level when you let go of it. Now install a push over filter like one from our Basic Filter Pack over the lens. You'll notice the camera unit tilts forward and to the side, likely touching the table. This is a non-balanced gimbal.
So, how do we balance it? Taking one of the 6g weights included with the gimbal, thread it onto the top, center-most hole on the rear of the gimbal camera mount:
Next, unscrew the 3 screws holding the plastic cover around the tilt motor:
Once it's removed, take the top piece and another 6g weight in hand. Using a small amount of adhesive (we use double-sided foam tape) stick the weight to the location shown:
Bolt it all back up, making sure you move the camera on its tilt axis while you do. You'll likely hear the ribbon inside sliding around and you want to make sure it's not binding or rubbing unnecessarily. If it is, separate the plastic pieces again and carefully line them up before screwing together.
Once reassembled, push a filter over the front if one isn't already on there. Your camera should look nice and level without the SOLO turned on. Move the camera around and see if it is going to one side or another. If it is, you may need to adjust the weights accordingly.
That's it!
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