Understanding camera focus with Skydio X10
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Skydio X10 introduces autofocus cameras with three different focus modes, allowing you to fine-tune your settings to capture the best possible photos. The cameras on X10 sensor packages have large, fixed apertures which enable faster shutter speeds, lower gains, and help collect more light in poorly lit environments.
Depth of Field is affected by camera aperture, focal length, pixel size and distance to subject, and refers to the parts of your photo that are in focus. It is the distance between the closest point and furthest point in focus.
Depth of field will increase as you move further away from the object. For a set distance from the scene, depth of field will be greater if your photo resolution is set to ΒΌ in the photo settings. Read more about photo resolution here.
The minimum focus distance, or the minimum distance from the camera that an object will be in focus, are:
AutoFocus (AF) In this focus mode, the camera will automatically maintain focus, with a bias to objects that are centered on the screen. |
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Manual Focus (MF) After selecting the Manual Focus icon, two more button options will appear. Press and hold to quickly change focus points:
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Tap to Focus The Focus Indicator will turn green once the image is sharp and clear. The lock icon allows you to lock the focus at that distance. If you fly away or point toward something else, the focus will be locked until you either unlock, tap elsewhere, or change focus modes. |
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[note] To exit Tap to Focus and dismiss the lock icon, select AF to return to AutoFocus. [/note] |
Scenario |
Recommended Focus Mode |
When the object of interest is centered on the screen | AutoFocus |
When the object of interest is off-center |
Tap to Focus
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Capturing thin objects nearby other objects |
Tap to Focus
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Focusing two objects that are at different distances |
Consider your depth of field and adjust the distance of the drone from the objects
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