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Recent content by Grumpy

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    Anyone use NON OEM props?

    I would be very careful applying WD-40 or any other stuff to plastic blades, if incompatible it can embrittle the plastic!
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    Active track in Sport mode

    ... looking at price only this is quite a different bird... $2499
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    Max distances with rc

    Don't know where you're flying but most countries limit flight to 400ft altitude and Visual Line of Sight. Above 400ft you're into controlled airspace and mixing it up with the big boys. Consider flying responsibly so maybe we can enjoy the hobby for a few more days.
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    Spark not charging from USB power bank

    If you want to charge the spark get a power bank with QC3.0; that should charge the battery in approximately 60 minutes. Remember that the power bank capacity is often based on 3.7v and the Spark charges at 13v. Very roughly speaking expect 2 charges from a 10000mAh rated power bank. I'd suggest...
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    Polar Pro Filters / App and Usage Question...

    OK, sorry about that. Yes 32x is 5 stops so you should get 1/60. However consider that the metering may not be exactly the same, as evaluative metering can vary a lot depending on aiming point. Also the filter may not be calibrated precisely. 1 stop +/- will rarely make a visible difference in...
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    Polar Pro Filters / App and Usage Question...

    The 30fps / 60fps is not shutter speed but frame rate. I don't believe the Spark can change frame rate - even so this would not affect exposure. Shutter speed is in itself a misnomer. The shutter speed actually refers to the time the shutter is open so 1/1000 of a second (or 1 millisecond) for...
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    Spark not charging from USB power bank

    It may take a few seconds to start charging. Also note if the charger is standard USB 5v/2.0A it will take at least 2 hours to charge fully.