The Zenmuse X7 is equipped with a Super 35 video sensor featuring 14 stops of dynamic range for more detail in low-light conditions.
DJI, a manufacturer of civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has introduced the Zenmuse X7, a 35 digital film camera for professional aerial cinematography. Designed to work with the DJI Inspire 2 drone, the Zenmuse X7 delivers, the company claims, superior image quality, interchangeable lenses, and a new DJI Cinema Colour System for post-production to give film and video professionals more creative freedom.
The Zenmuse X7 offers everything professional content creators need to make their aerial footage as stunning and vivid as they demand, said Paul Pan, Senior Product Manager at DJI. From the large Super 35 sensor to a new mount, lenses, and colour system, the Zenmuse X7 gives cinematographers and professional photographers an unmatched set of tools that work seamlessly with the DJI Inspire 2 drone to capture high-quality footage that is easily integrated into projects shot with industry-leading handheld cameras.
The Zenmuse X7 is equipped with a Super 35 video sensor featuring 14 stops of dynamic range for more detail in low-light conditions.
To meet the requirements of filmmakers and television production professionals, the Zenmuse X7 captures, the company claims, the highest image resolutions ever for an integrated drone camera. It is capable of shooting 6K CinemaDNG RAW or 5.2K Apple ProRes at up to 30 FPS, as well as 3.9K CinemaDNG RAW or 2.7K ProRes at up to 59.94 FPS to integrate into industry-standard post-production workflows.
The Zenmuse X7 uses a dedicated aerial mount system, the DJI DL-Mount, featuring an ultra-short flange focal distance to carry prime lenses optimally. Available with focal lengths of 16 mm, 24 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm, each lens has a maximum aperture of F/2.8 and is crafted out of carbon fibre, making them durable and lightweight for aerial cinematography with the DJI Inspire 2 drone.
The new EI Mode mimics the way a film camera works to help cinematographers capture as much information as possible in every scene while balancing the dynamic range and noise with different log curves for more flexibility during the post-production process.
The Zenmuse X7 gimbal system weighs just 631 grams with the 16 mm lens. The DJI Inspire 2 has a flight time of up to 23 minutes with the Zenmuse X7.
The Zenmuse X7 camera is priced at $2,699. The 16 mm, 24 mm and 35 mm lenses will be available for $1,299 each, and the 50 mm for $1,199. Customers can purchase the Zenmuse X7 prime lens combo including all 4 lenses for $4,299. The Zenmuse X7 will start shipping in early November 2017.
