DJI Zenmuse X7 Camera And Gimbal Without Lens
DJI Zenmuse X7 Camera and Gimbal
The Zenmuse X7 is the newest aerial camera with integrated gimbal from DJI. It is suitable for use with the DJI Inspire 2. This Super 35 camera provides stunning results, thanks to a 24MP CMOS sensor with 14 stops of dynamic range. This lets you capture incredible detail. You can capture 6K CinemaDNG footage and 5.2K Apple ProRes footage.
In addition, there's a new DL-Mount. This allows you to switch easily and swiftly between four different prime lenses which have been released with the X7.
Please Note - You'll need to purchase a lens in addition to this X7.
There is also a new DJI Cinema Colour System - which helps to keep colours accurate and assist in post-processing.
Zenmuse X7 Image Quality
The Zenmuse X7 camera is incredibly powerful.
Please see a list of the key X7 specifications below:
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- Up to 6k 30fps video
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- 24MP Raw DNG still images
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- 3 Axis Stabilized Gimbal & Camera
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- 35mm Image Sensor
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- DL Lens Mount
Choose Your Lens
The Zenmuse X7 offers a wide range of lens compatibility, including the following lenses from DJI:
Zenmuse X7 DL 35mm F2.8 LS ASPH Lens
Zenmuse X7 DL 24mm F2.8 LS ASPH Lens
Zenmuse X7 DL 50mm F2.8 LS ASPH Lens
Zenmuse X7 DL-S 16mm F2.8 ND ASPH Lens
Zenmuse X7 Sensor Specs
DJI have produced a high-quality Super 35 sensor specifically for the X7 camera.
The improvements they've made in readout speed means that this camera can output RAW at 6K/30fps and 3.9K/60fps.
The sensor has a pixel size of 3.91 µm means you can capture every detail.
Key Features of the X7 Sensor
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- 14 stops of dynamic range
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- 3.91 µm pixel size
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- 26.6mm diagonal length
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- 46 dB SNR
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- 9.41 bits tonal range
New DJI DL-Mount Details
The new DJI DL-Mount makes changing lenses a breeze.
FSI-Cu technology has been used to create a thinner interconnection. In practice, this means a compact lens mount without sacrificing any image quality.
The new DL-Mount system has a flange focal distance of less than 17mm - about 1/3 of the size of a PL-Mount.
The addition of this new mount has allowed DJI to save weight.
The X7 weighs just 630g with a lens. When you're flying with the Inspire 2 the total weight will be around 4kg.
Historically this level of detail and range of operation would have required much more expensive equipment.
Formats and Codecs on the X7 Camera
To give you total flexibility, the DJI Zenmuse X7 supports a wide array of codecs, resolutions and frame rates.
The CineCore image processing unit that we first saw being used when the Inspire 2 came out, has now been upgraded to version 2.1.
This adds the ability to shoot in 6K in CinemaDNG and 5.2k in Apple ProRes.
A new Rl mode has also been added. This can record high-quality footage at various sensitivity levels.
There have been upgrades to the noise and artefacts reduction systems.
In addition, there has been a new colour system added to the processing unit.
All of these updates and improvements means that CineCore 2.1 will give you total flexibility when it comes to both shooting and post-production.
Tech Specs
DJI Zenmuse X7 Specs
The tables below give a full listing of the specifications of the Zenmuse X7 camera and gimbal.
GENERAL
Dimensions
151mm x 108mm x 132mm Weight (without Lens)
449 g CAMERA
Sensor Size
Stills: 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Max Video Recording Area: 23.5 x 12.5 mm
Effective Pixels: 24 MPSupported Lenses
DJI DL-S 16mm F2.8 ND ASPH
DJI DL 24mm F2.8 LS ASPH
DJI DL 35mm F2.8 LS ASPH
DJI DL 50mm F2.8 LS ASPHSupported Memory Cards
MicroSD: Class 10 or UHS-1 rating up to 64 GB
SSD: DJI CineSSD onlyPhoto Sizes
3:2
4:3
16:9Photo Formats
SSD: DNG
MicroSD: DNG, JPEG, DNG+JPEGOperation Modes
Capture
Record
PlaybackStill Photography Modes
Micro SD: Single Shot, Burst Shooting (3/5/7/10 shots), Auto Exposure Bracketing (3/5 bracketed shots at 0.7 EV bias), Interval
SSD: RAW Burst (3/5/7/10/14/∞ frames), up to 20 fps when using RAW Burst (exact quantity is determined by storage card capacity and battery power level)Shutter Speed
Electronic: 1/8000 – 8s
Mechanical: 1/1000 – 8s (DJI DL-S 16mm F2.8 ND ASPH not supported)ISO Range
Photo: 100 – 25600
Video: 100 – 1600 (EI mode on); 100 – 6400 (EI mode off)X7 VIDEO
Video Formats
CINESSD: CinemaDNG, ProRes
Micro SD: MOV, MP4Video Resolution
Aspect Ratio 17:9
CinemaDNG
6K: 6016×3200, 23.976/24/25/29.97/30p, 12-bit, full FOV
4K DCI: 4096×2160, 23.976/24/25/29.97/30p, 12-bit, full FOV
3.9K: 3944×2088, 47.95/50/59.94, 12-bit, narrow FOV
ProRes
4K DCI: 4096×2160, 23.976/24/25/29.97/30p, 10-bit, HQ, full FOV
2K: 2048×1080, 47.95/50/59.94p, 10-bit, HQ/XQ, narrow FOV
H.264
4K DCI: 4096×2160, 24/25/30/48/50/59.94p
H.265
4K DCI: 4096×2160, 24/25/30p
Aspect Ratio 16:9
CinemaDNG
6K: 5760×3240, 23.976/24/25/29.97/30p, 12-bit, full FOV
4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160, 23.976/24/25/29.97/30p, 12-bit, full FOV
3.7K: 3712×2088, 47.95/50/59.94, 12-bit, narrow FOV
ProRes
4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160, 23.976/24/25/29.97p, 10-bit, HQ/XQ, full FOV
2.7K: 2704×1520, 47.95/50/59.94p, 10-bit, HQ, narrow FOV
FHD:1920×1080, 47.95/50/59.94p, 10-bit, HQ/XQ, narrow FOV
H.264
4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160, 24/25/30/48/50/59.94p
2.7K: 2720×1530, 24/25/30/48/50/59.94p
FHD: 1920×1080, 24/25/30/48/50/59.94p
HD: 1280×720, 24/25/30/48/50/59.94p
H.265
4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160, 24/25/30p 2.7K: 2720×1530, 24/25/30/48/50/59.94p
FHD: 1920×1080, 24/25/30/48/50/59.94p
HD: 1280×720, 24/25/30/48/50/59.94p
Aspect Ratio 2.44:1
ProRes
5.2K: 5280×2160, 23.976/24/25/29.97/30p, 10-bit, HQ, full FOV
H.264/H.265
4K Ultra HD: 3840×1572, 30p, full FOV
Refer to the User Manual for more information.ZENMUSE X7 TEMPERATURE LIMITS
Operating Temperature Range
-4 to 104° F (-20 to 40° C) Storage Temperature Range
-4 to 140° F (-20 to 60° C) X7 GIMBAL SPECS
Angular Vibration Range
±0.005° Mount
Detachable Controllable Range
Tilt: +40° to -125°
Pan: ±300°
Roll: ±20°Mechanical Range
Tilt: +50° to -130°
Pan: ±330°
Roll: +90° to -50°Max Controllable Speed
Tilt: 180°/s
Roll: 180°/s
Pan: 360°/sX7 CAMERA FEATURES
Exposure Mode
Auto
Manual
Shutter Priority
Aperture PriorityExposure Compensation
±3.0 (3 stops of light) Metering
Center-Weighted Metering
Spot Metering (12 × 8 area selection)AE Lock
Supported White Balance
Auto
Sunny
Cloudy
Incandescent
Neon
Custom (2000 K – 10000 K)Video Caption
Supported (AVC/HEVC) PAL/NTSC
Supported Ultrasonic Dust Removal
Supported