Rainstorm is approaching... (Peninsula Osa, Costa Rica)

Salko · Mar 28, 2016

Hi there!

Publishing few photos from Peninsula Osa, Costa Rica.
It seemed that rain storm will ruin the evening, but within an hour, witnessed beautiful sunset

It's better to check full-size photos, as I noticed that some sort of forum compression and resizing ruins the photos.

Made with X5 standard lens. Will appreciate any comments.

Natty · Mar 28, 2016

Those are really nice. I can see that the dynamic range holds up much better on the X5 vs. the X3.

Salko · Mar 28, 2016

I haven't tried X3 personally, but my main idea why X5 - cause it can shoot photos in RAW. Otherwise it's literaly impossible to make postprod.

Natty · Mar 28, 2016

The X3 can shoot raw as well. But it's a much smaller sensor and of course no options for different lenses.

What are the commercial rules like in Costa Rica?

Salko · Mar 28, 2016

Didn't know that x3 could do raw.

Could you please clarify "commercial rules" did you mean local CR regulations/legislation related to drones?

Natty · Mar 28, 2016

Yep. That's what I mean. I found this link in the CostaRicaNews.com:
New Specs for Those Wishing to Fly Drones in Costa Rica

Seems pretty straightforward?

Salko · Mar 28, 2016

I've seen news article a while ago (actually its "age" is more than 6 months), but so far haven't seen official bill from DGAC.

I'll try to check with local authorities, then publish the results here.

Salko · Mar 29, 2016

BTW any comments related to aero photos are warmly welcomed

PortCanaveralFlorida · Mar 30, 2016

Did you process these in LightRoom or camera raw? making sure remove chromatic aberration is checked? Photos are great BTW.

Salko · Mar 30, 2016

Photoshop + LightRoom. RAW photos is something, which shouldn't be shown to public LOL.

Dronedrecht · Apr 2, 2016

Really stunning

Salko · Apr 6, 2016

Natty said:
Yep. That's what I mean. I found this link in the CostaRicaNews.com:
New Specs for Those Wishing to Fly Drones in Costa Rica

Seems pretty straightforward?

Finally I've contacted CR officials to clarify exact situation with the drones. Here is new post about it Drone regulations Costa Rica