Peau Productions has launched the new 8.25mm (47mm) zoom lens (over 2x the stock lens FOV) which will be available in many different forms, including the "normal", "extended" and "Hero5" versions. Since this thread is located on Yuneec Pilots we will mainly discuss the use of the "normal" version and its use in the Yuneec Typhoon cameras, namely the CGO3+ in the H drone, though it can also be used in the CGO3 camera. Any questions please let us know and we will do our best to answer them for you.
The 8.25mm is our newest 4K lens for compact m12 mount cameras such as the GoPro Hero and Yuneec Typhoon. With its 41 degree HFOV 16MP sharp 7 glass non-fisheye optics this lens captures the entire image sensor in perfect edge-to-edge sharpness (see example media below).
No fisheye/barrel distortion means objects are naturally straight and just as your eyes see the world. While auto camera mode performs very well on the Typhoon H even with the 44 degree narrower FOV (2x zoom!), we recommend keeping shutter speeds at 1/500s or slower to reduce jello from the rolling shutter during full sun shooting. If the slower shutter speeds are too bright you can add our ND filters (HERE) to stop down the light.
When installing into the Yuneec Typhoon CGO3/CGO3+ cameras you will need to also purchase a new lens mount (HERE) as the stock mount does not have the proper threads to hold it. Installing the new lens mount is quite difficult as the glue holding the original mount to the sensor board is tough to separate. Once you do though it's simple to swap to the new mount and thread in the 8.25mm lens. We also sell modified CGO3+ cameras (HERE) with the 8.25mm professionally installed and focused if performing the install seems too daunting of a task (especially considering the requirement for removing the original lens mount).
The 2x zoom has a few great benefits when used on an aerial platform:
-Able to capture the same scene but be 2x the distance. This is good to not disturb your subjects. See the surfing videos below where the zoom makes you feel like you're right on top of them but we're much further away. One angle that does really well with a zoom lens like the 8.25mm is the straight down shot, like the basketball one below. You'll see some examples of this also in the surfing video.
-The 47mm equivalent focal length is a very common focal length for cinematic shots, most commonly used on larger aircraft rigs and setups like the Inspire X5. So it's a focal length people are used to seeing.
-You can get some really great parallax and tracking shots with objects centered in the frame. See the Parallax video with the balloons below to see what I mean. Basically you can pan around and keep an object the main point your eye looks at and then the background blurs slightly behind.
There are though some things you have to keep in mind when using a zoom lens:
-You will almost always need to use various ND filters to stop the light down and allow you to use lower shutter speeds. That's why we worked with Freewell to come out with a filter kit that has ND4-ND64. In bright sunlight you'll need at least a ND16, and with overly white scenes such as snow or concrete you'll need a ND32-ND64. We typically shoot for a shutter speed around 1/250s, as this will remove the rolling shutter jello issues. It's also important to lock your white balance when using ND filters.
-Fast pans will often show the effects of the rolling shutter, so you have to slow your pans down, especially if you're at a lower shutter speed. You'll see an example of this in a shot from the surfer video.
-Something that is highly recommended as well is to balance your props, as you want to reduce any easily corrected vibrations that may exist.
Other than that, we think having a narrow FOV camera for your aerial drone platform is a great option for any pilot, and the professionals will likely find they rarely will go back to the wide-angle setup for most shots. After all, it's a flying camera rig, so it's very easy to move further back for that same wider angle shot if you need it.
8.25mm Lens Specifications:
Model Number: GP82530
Focal Length (1/2.3" sensor): 8.25mm
35mm Equivalent: 47.0mm
Aperture (f Stop): 3.0
Fisheye Distortion: No
Black Vignetting: No
Native Megapixel Support: 16MP
Native Camera Sensor Support: 1/2.3"
Weight: 4.24g
Angle of View (V*H*D): 32 x 41 x 51 degrees
Back Focal Length (BFL): 4.65mm
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 17.40 x 22.48mm
Thread Material: Metal
Optics Material: Glass - 7 Elements
8.25mm Lens Example Media:
Download (ZIP) Example RAW DNG Samples: HERE
View Gallery of Below Images: HERE
Download (ZIP) Original Full Resolution of Below Images: HERE
Click the Below Images for Full Resolution [Warning, Large Files]
Helpful Links:
8.25mm Lens Purchasing ($140)
New Threaded Lens Mount Purchasing ($10)
Modified CGO3+ Cameras with 8.25mm Lens Installed ($800)
Labor Service to Send CGO3+/CGO3 Cameras In to be Modified ($150)
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8.25mm Lens Purchasing ($140)
New Threaded Lens Mount Purchasing ($10)
Modified CGO3+ Cameras with 8.25mm Lens Installed ($800)
Labor Service to Send CGO3+/CGO3 Cameras In to be Modified ($150)
*Free Worldwide Shipping on All Orders Over $100*
8.25mm Lens Information:
The 8.25mm is our newest 4K lens for compact m12 mount cameras such as the GoPro Hero and Yuneec Typhoon. With its 41 degree HFOV 16MP sharp 7 glass non-fisheye optics this lens captures the entire image sensor in perfect edge-to-edge sharpness (see example media below).
No fisheye/barrel distortion means objects are naturally straight and just as your eyes see the world. While auto camera mode performs very well on the Typhoon H even with the 44 degree narrower FOV (2x zoom!), we recommend keeping shutter speeds at 1/500s or slower to reduce jello from the rolling shutter during full sun shooting. If the slower shutter speeds are too bright you can add our ND filters (HERE) to stop down the light.
When installing into the Yuneec Typhoon CGO3/CGO3+ cameras you will need to also purchase a new lens mount (HERE) as the stock mount does not have the proper threads to hold it. Installing the new lens mount is quite difficult as the glue holding the original mount to the sensor board is tough to separate. Once you do though it's simple to swap to the new mount and thread in the 8.25mm lens. We also sell modified CGO3+ cameras (HERE) with the 8.25mm professionally installed and focused if performing the install seems too daunting of a task (especially considering the requirement for removing the original lens mount).
The 2x zoom has a few great benefits when used on an aerial platform:
-Able to capture the same scene but be 2x the distance. This is good to not disturb your subjects. See the surfing videos below where the zoom makes you feel like you're right on top of them but we're much further away. One angle that does really well with a zoom lens like the 8.25mm is the straight down shot, like the basketball one below. You'll see some examples of this also in the surfing video.
-The 47mm equivalent focal length is a very common focal length for cinematic shots, most commonly used on larger aircraft rigs and setups like the Inspire X5. So it's a focal length people are used to seeing.
-You can get some really great parallax and tracking shots with objects centered in the frame. See the Parallax video with the balloons below to see what I mean. Basically you can pan around and keep an object the main point your eye looks at and then the background blurs slightly behind.
There are though some things you have to keep in mind when using a zoom lens:
-You will almost always need to use various ND filters to stop the light down and allow you to use lower shutter speeds. That's why we worked with Freewell to come out with a filter kit that has ND4-ND64. In bright sunlight you'll need at least a ND16, and with overly white scenes such as snow or concrete you'll need a ND32-ND64. We typically shoot for a shutter speed around 1/250s, as this will remove the rolling shutter jello issues. It's also important to lock your white balance when using ND filters.
-Fast pans will often show the effects of the rolling shutter, so you have to slow your pans down, especially if you're at a lower shutter speed. You'll see an example of this in a shot from the surfer video.
-Something that is highly recommended as well is to balance your props, as you want to reduce any easily corrected vibrations that may exist.
Other than that, we think having a narrow FOV camera for your aerial drone platform is a great option for any pilot, and the professionals will likely find they rarely will go back to the wide-angle setup for most shots. After all, it's a flying camera rig, so it's very easy to move further back for that same wider angle shot if you need it.
8.25mm Lens Specifications:
Model Number: GP82530
Focal Length (1/2.3" sensor): 8.25mm
35mm Equivalent: 47.0mm
Aperture (f Stop): 3.0
Fisheye Distortion: No
Black Vignetting: No
Native Megapixel Support: 16MP
Native Camera Sensor Support: 1/2.3"
Weight: 4.24g
Angle of View (V*H*D): 32 x 41 x 51 degrees
Back Focal Length (BFL): 4.65mm
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 17.40 x 22.48mm
Thread Material: Metal
Optics Material: Glass - 7 Elements
8.25mm Lens Example Media:
Download (ZIP) Example RAW DNG Samples: HERE
View Gallery of Below Images: HERE
Download (ZIP) Original Full Resolution of Below Images: HERE
Click the Below Images for Full Resolution [Warning, Large Files]
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Good price on the lens though! My hook up with you for one!
