Lost AE Bracketing

[vfrailing]

I had something happen today that I am wondering if anyone else has experienced. I am doing a lot of real estate imagery, both on the ground and aerials, and use AE Bracketing about 90% of the time. I then run the files through Photomatix with a low setting, and feel that it helps tame the high contrast and give me images that better match my ground camera work.
Anyway, after taking off, I decided to format the card so that I would start fresh. Had already set the AEB x5, and did the format while hovering. The few times I have done this before, the camera went back to its single image default, so I had to reset the AEB. This time, the setting seemed to stay, complete with the little 5 by the icon for the shutter release. And when I took photos, the controller even gave the 5x shutter sound.
When I brought back the images to process, I found out that, instead of giving me the 5 bracketed images, it only took one. This, despite the icon showing 5x and hearing the shutter click 5 times ( I know, that's not the shutter).
I have to go back tomorrow and reshoot, because it was such a contrasty scene that I failed to get the tonal range I was looking for. And I will remember to format before I take off. Still, it was weird that all indications were that I was getting the bracketing, when I was not.
On a similar vein, I sure wish DJI gave us the ability to adjust the AEB spread. Oh well....

 

[Paul2660]

Not had this happen but have had the camera lock up. Had to fly back and power drone P4Pro off/on. Worked fine after.

One thing to consider. Check your AEB shots in play mode on your iPad iPhone etc. you can see if you are getting all 5 or just one.

I also work mainly still and shoot everything in AEB. I agree it would be great to have a 1 stop bracket availability instead of just .7.

Paul Caldwell

 

[ryantrax]

I agree on the AEB spread, at least shooting 5 helps. I haven't had this happen before but I don't format in the air. I always review my photos before leaving the job, that might have saved you a trip. I always count 1,2,3,4,5 for each shot to make sure none were missed.

 

[vfrailing]

Yeah. Never had to before, but I will now! Thanks for the replies!
Thought I'd show a pan I shot over the James River in Virginia last Saturday. Hope you like it.

 

[barefootbeachcombing]

Yeah. Never had to before, but I will now! Thanks for the replies!
Thought I'd show a pan I shot over the James River in Virginia last Saturday. Hope you like it.View attachment 99745

I know this exact location! I've flown there a few times. Great picture.

 

[e2photo]

I commonly shoot in AEB 5 frames in the past. Before the most recent firmware upgrade and now after the firmware upgrade, it is simply dropping multiple AEB events. I have not test AEB 3 frames, but this really is unacceptable, as I am having to fly several times to get the different shots that I want. Has anyone experienced this and is there a work around?

I have checked the card directly, and they do not seem to be there at all.

 

[Techcop50]

Wouldn't hurt to do a low-level format on the SD card. A data hiccup might interrupt the AEB cycle, perhaps.

 

[e2photo]

I have formatted the SD card in the Phantom 4 Pro. It did not improve the situation. I am using Sandisk Extreme Plus, U3, 64GB, SDXC I. Could the card to be to slow

 

[Techcop50]

I'd try a different sd card, just to eliminate that possibility. Here's PhantomHelp's list of tested cards:
DJI Phantom 4 Accessories & Tips - Phantom Help

I've had weird results with memory cards in the past, and that is one thing that's easy to check. Good luck.