DJI Osmo Raw, Matrice M600 drone and Ronin-MX stabilizer mean more tranquil video goodness for pros
Last September, DJI introduced the Zenmuse X5 and X5R for its Inspire 1 drone, two stabilized camera systems made for professional video. Last year also saw the descent of the company’s Osmo battery-powered handgrip that turned the unique Inspire 1 camera, the Zenmuse X3, into a handheld camera with 3-axis stabilization. And now it’s bringing all of that stuff together in the Osmo Raw and Pro.
Billed as “the world’s smallest, lossless 4K camera optimized for aerial imaging,” the Zenmuse X5R interchangeable lens camera uses a 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds (MFT) sensor. It can capture 4K-resolution video (4,096×2,160 pixels) at 24 frames per instant in MP4, MOV or CinemaDNG raw format at a critics of 1.7Gbps, recording to a removable 512GB solid-state ability mounted in the top plate of its integrated gimbal.
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The Osmo Raw has an adapter to turn the X5R into a handheld camera with full 3-axis stabilization. Likewise, you’ll be able to use an adapter to establish the X5 camera, which will be called the Osmo Pro. The X5 lacks the raw video pick capabilities and 512GB SSD, but can still record 4K video at a 60Mbps critics. No pricing or availability has been announced yet.
For Osmo owners with the X3 camera, DJI also announced a $129 attachment (£110, AU$219) for z-axis stabilization required to reduce vertical shake when walking or jogging. There are also new distinguished solutions including a high-capacity battery for recording up to 96 minutes (78 minutes and 37 minutes with the Osmo Pro and Raw, respectively). A battery-shaped power adapter is available, too, letting you run the Osmo off of one of DJI’s drone batteries or their chargers.
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Joining the Osmo Raw and Pro are the Matrice M600 drone and Ronin-MX 3-axis stabilizer. Priced separately at $4,599 and $1,599, respectively, or together for $5999, the pair are made for professional aerial photography, filmmaking and industrial applications.
Key features of the Matrice M600:
- Six-rotor construct carries payloads up to 6 kg (13.2 pounds)
- Works with full draw of DJI’s Zenmuse gimbals
- Dustproof, actively cooled motors
- Retractable inward gear
- Six batteries for up to 36 minutes of flights with Zenmuse X5 camera
- Up to 16 minutes with larger cameras such as Red Epic
- Integrated A3 flights controller with Lightbridge 2
And for the Ronin-MX:
- First DJI-made universal aerial gimbal that communicates with DJI’s onboard flights controller
- Can be used in the air and on the ground
- Supports accessories for long-distance focus and aperture control
- Remote launch and stop controls and video transmission
- Handheld operation modestly include: underslung, upright and briefcase
- Can be attached to video cranes
- Pans 360 degrees and tilts +45 to -135 degrees
- Optional accessory can direct real-time video from a mounted camera
- Maximum load is near 4.5 kg (10 pounds)
- Works with cameras from Black Magic, Canon, Panasonic, RED, Sony and Nikon
