General
| Product Name | Zenmuse X7 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 151 × 108 × 132 mm |
| Weight (Lens Excluded) | 449 g |
Camera
| Sensor | Sensor Size (Still): 23.5×15.7 mm Sensor Size (Max video recording area): 23.5×12.5 mm Effective Pixels: 24 MP |
|---|---|
| Supported Lenses | DJI DL-S 16mm F2.8 ND ASPH (with lens hood and balancing ring/filter) DJI DL 24mm F2.8 LS ASPH (with lens hood and balancing ring/filter) DJI DL 35mm F2.8 LS ASPH (with lens hood and balancing ring/filter) DJI DL 50mm F2.8 LS ASPH (with lens hood and balancing ring/filter |
| Supported Micro SD/SSD Cards | MicroSD: Class 10 or UHS-1 rating with a writing speed of 15 MB/s required; Max capacity: 128 GB SSD: DJI CINESSD |
| Photo Sizes | 3:2 （6016 × 4008） 16:9（6016 × 3376） 4:3（5216 × 3912） |
| Photo Formats | DJI CINESSD: DNG Micro SD: DNG, JPEG, DNG+JPEG |
| Operation Modes | Capture, Record, Playback |
| Still 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 Shutter Speed: 1/8000 – 8s Mechanical Shutter Speed: 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) |
Video
| Video Formats | CINESSD: CinemaDNG, ProRes Micro SD: MOV, MP4 |
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| Video Resolution | Aspect Ratio 17:9 CinemaDNG 6K: 6016×3200, 23.976p, 14-bit 6K: 6016×3200, 24/25/29.97/30p, 12-bit 5.4K: 5440×2880, 23.976/24p, 14-bit 4K DCI: 4096×2160, 23.976p, 14-bit 4K DCI: 4096×2160, 24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48p, 12-bit 3.9K: 3944×2088, 50/59.94p, 12-bit ProRes RAW 6K: 6016×3200, 23.976p, 14-bit 6K: 6016×3200, 24/25/29.97/30p, 12-bit 5.4K: 5440×2880, 23.976/24p, 14-bit 4K DCI: 4096×2160, 47.95/48p, 12-bit ProRes RAW HQ 6K: 6016×3200, 23.976p, 14-bit ProRes 4K DCI: 4096×2160, 23.976/24/25/29.97/30p, 10-bit, HQ 2K: 2048×1080, 47.95/50/59.94p, 10-bit, HQ/XQ H.264 4K DCI: 4096×2160, 24/25/30/48/50/59.94p H.265 4K DCI: 4096×2160, 24/25/30p HD: 1280×720, 24/25/30/48/50/59.94p Aspect Ratio 16:9 CinemaDNG 6K: 5760×3240, 23.976p, 14-bit 6K: 5760×3240, 24/25/29.97/30p, 12-bit 5.1K: 5120×2880, 23.976/24p, 14-bit 4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160, 23.976p, 14-bit 4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160, 24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48p, 12-bit 3.7K: 3712×2088, 50/59.94, 12-bit ProRes RAW 6K: 5760×3240, 23.976p, 14-bit 6K: 5760×3240, 24/25/29.97/30p, 12-bit 5.1K: 5120×2880, 23.976/24p, 14-bit 4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160, 47.95/48p, 12-bit ProRes RAW HQ 6K: 5760×3240, 23.976p, 14-bit ProRes 4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160, 23.976/24/25/29.97p, 10-bit, HQ/XQ 2.7K: 2704×1520, 47.95/50/59.94p, 10-bit, HQ FHD:1920×1080, 47.95/50/59.94p, 10-bit, HQ/XQ 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 Aspect Ratio 2.44:1 CinemaDNG 5.2K: 5280×2160, 23.976p, 14-bit 5.2K: 5280×2160, 24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48p, 12-bit ProRes 5.2K: 5280×2160, 23.976/24/25/29.97/30p, 10-bit, HQ H.264/H.265 4K Ultra HD: 3840×1572, 30p (FOV will be narrower when shooting at a high frame rate. For more information, please refer to the Zenmuse X7 User Manual.) |
Gimbal
| 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°/s |
Camera Features
| Exposure Mode | Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
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| Exposure 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 |
Temperature
| Operating Temperature Range | -4 to 104° F (-20 to 40° C) |
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| Storage Temperature Range | -4 to 140° F (-20 to 60° C) |
DJI - Introducing the Zenmuse X7
2017-10-12
DJI - Stelvio Pass: A Short Film Shot on the Zenmuse X7
2017-10-12
DJI - Riders: A Short Film Shot with the Zenmuse X7
2017-10-12
DJI - Riders: Behind the Scenes with the Zenmuse X7
2017-10-12
DJI - Zenmuse X7 Showreel
2017-10-12
DJI - Astana Opera: A Short Film Shot on the Zenmuse X7
2017-10-13
DJI - Astana Opera: Behind the Scenes with the Zenmuse X7
2017-10-13
Documents & Manuals
- Zenmuse X7 User Manual v1.42018-07-18
- Zenmuse X7 Quick Start Guide v1.42018-04-28
- DJI DL/DL-S Lens Quick Start Guide v1.02017-10-12
- D-Log D-Gamut Whitepaper2017-10-17
- Linear to D-Log LUT User Instruction2018-03-06
Software
- D-Log to Rec.709 LUT2017-10-17
- Linear to D-Log LUT2018-01-04
Zenmuse X7 Sample Files
- X7 ProRes Sample File 12017-10-12
- X7 ProRes Sample File 22017-10-12
- X7 ProRes Sample File 32017-10-12
- X7 Apple ProRes 4444 XQ Sample File 1 (Single Frame)2017-10-17
- X7 Apple ProRes 4444 XQ Sample File 2 (Single Frame)2017-10-17
- X7 Apple ProRes 4444 XQ Sample File 3 (Single Frame)2017-10-17
- X7 RAW Sample File 12017-10-17
- X7 RAW Sample File 22017-10-17
- X7 RAW Sample File 32017-10-17
- X7 CinemaDNG Sample File 12017-10-28
- X7 CinemaDNG Sample File 22017-10-28
- X7 CinemaDNG Sample File 32017-10-28
- Camera
- 1.Can I use the Zenmuse X7 on platforms other than the Inspire 2 or by itself?The Zenmuse X7 gimbal and camera can only be used with Inspire 2 at this time. However, the X7 will be compatible with more DJI products in the future.
- 2.Is the Zenmuse X7 compatible with the Inspire 1?No.
- 3.What are the main differences between the new Zenmuse X7 and Zenmuse X5S? The Zenmuse X7 is equipped with a Super 35 mm image sensor and a DL-Mount that designed for aerial photography with four compatible lenses (16mm, 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm). In contrast, the Zenmuse X5S uses a 4/3-inch sensor, supporting eight professional lenses with a standard M4/3 mount. A balancing ring is needed for some X5S-compatible lenses.
- 4.How is the Zenmuse X7 an improvement over previous Zenmuse cameras? And how is that going to change the image quality?The Zenmuse X7 uses a 23.5×15.7 mm sensor, with the size of a single pixel increased to 3.91 μm. It captures RAW videos at up to 6K/30 fps or 3.9K/59.94 fps and photos with a resolution up to 24 MP. The diagonals for video recording and photo shooting are 26.4 mm and 28.3 mm, respectively. The larger sensor in the X7 not only delivers excellent photo and video quality but also up to 14 stops dynamic range.
- 5.What are the advantages of the DL-Mount?The DL-Mount significantly cuts the size and weight of a camera while at the same time, retaining cinema-grade image quality. The DL-Mount shortens the X7’s flange focal distance to 16.84 mm, making the camera more compact and stable for aerial shoots.
- 6.What lenses are compatible with the Zenmuse X7? Currently, the Zenmuse X7 is compatible with four DL-Mount prime lenses with a maximum aperture of F2.8. The 16 mm lens is equipped with a built-in ND filter. The 24 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm lenses are equipped with leaf shutters that support a max shutter speed of up to 1/1000s.
- 7.Among the four compatible lenses, what’s the difference between DL-S and DL ones? The maximum sensor size supported by the DL-S lens is Super 35 mm, while the other three DL lenses support full-frame sensors. All of them can achieve resolutions of up to 8K.
- 8.How does the leaf shutter work? What are some of its benefits? When the shutter speed is slower than 1/1000s, the leaf shutter will be automatically enabled but can be manually turned off. The leaf shutter prevents image distortion caused by rolling shutter, stripes resulting from artificial lighting, and motion blur when shooting high-speed objects. Currently, the leaf shutter is only active in Single Shot mode.
- 9.Do the X7-compatible lenses support third-party filters? Yes. Any filter with a diameter of 46 mm that weights 10-12 g and is no thicker than 4.4 mm (excluding threads) can be used with Zenmuse X7 lenses.
- 10.What storage device do I need if I use Inspire 2 with the Zenmuse X7? A Micro SD card and a DJI CINESSD. A Micro SD card is required for basic image capturing, while the CINESSD is necessary only for high-end productions requiring specific video formats. CINESSD cannot be used by itself without a Micro SD card.
- 11.Where are the photos and videos stored when the Zenmuse X7 is connected to an Inspire 2?JPEG and DNG pictures (not including RAW images captured in Burst mode) and videos recorded in H.264 and H.265 codecs are saved to the Micro SD card, while RAW images captured in Burst mode are stored in the DJI CINESSD. With the appropriate License Keys, CinemaDNG and Apple ProRes videos can be recorded and saved in the DJI CINESSD.
- 12.How are the Zenmuse X7, Inspire 2, DJI Inspire 2 License Keys, and CINESSD related? The Zenmuse X7 is a professional aerial camera that is compatible with the Inspire 2. Videos recorded by the Zenmuse X7 are processed by the CineCore 2.1 Image Processing System. A DJI Inspire 2 License Key unlocks CinemaDNG and/or Apple ProRes processing capabilities for CineCore 2.1. These files are then saved to the CINESSD when recorded. Video recording capabilities will vary depending on the capacity of the CINESSD being used.