New DJI Zenmuse X7 Super35 Sensor Camera
DJI reveals new Zenmuse X7, branding it the world's first Super 35 digital film camera optimised for professional aerial cinematography. Designed to work seamlessly with the DJI Inspire 2 drone, the Zenmuse X7 delivers 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 is equipped with a Super 35 video sensor that features 14 stops of dynamic range supporting more detail in low-light filming. It captures the highest image resolutions ever for an integrated drone camera. Its low-noise image capture enhances grading flexibility by preserving details in both highlight and dark areas while enabling a shallow cinematic depth of field.
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 seamlessly into industry-standard post-production workflows.
The camera uses dedicated aerial mount system, the DJI DL-Mount, featuring an ultra-short flange focal distance to carry prime lenses optimally. It is available with focal lengths of 16 / 24 / 35 and 50 mm, each lens has a maximum aperture of F/2.8 and is crafted out of carbon fiber, making them durable and lightweight for high-performance aerial cinematography with the DJI Inspire 2 drone
The 16mm lens features a built-in ND 4 filter that can be controlled remotedly with the DJI app. The other lenses have a filter thread that can accommodate the existing DJI ND filters to manually reduce the amount of light coming into the camera’s sensor.
• 6K CinemaDNG RAW 12-bit, or 5.2K Apple ProRes up to 30fps
• 3.9K CinemaDNG RAW or 2.7K Apple ProRes up to 59.94fps
• 14 Stops of Dynamic Range
• DJI DL-Mount optimized for prime lenses
• Prime lenses in 16mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, carbon fiber construction
• Maximum aperture of F/2.8
• Dedicated ND 4 stages filter in the 16mm lens
• Mechanical shutter in the 24mm, 35mm, 50mm lenses
• New D-Log Curve and D-Gamut RGB profiles
• Both microSD and DJI CINESSD cards support
• Up to 23 minutes flying time when mounted onto the DJI Inspire 2
“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 color 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 that features 14 stops of dynamic range supporting more detail in low-light filming. It captures the highest image resolutions ever for an integrated drone camera. Its low-noise image capture enhances grading flexibility by preserving details in both highlight and dark areas while enabling a shallow cinematic depth of field.
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 seamlessly into industry-standard post-production workflows.
The camera uses dedicated aerial mount system, the DJI DL-Mount, featuring an ultra-short flange focal distance to carry prime lenses optimally. It is available with focal lengths of 16 / 24 / 35 and 50 mm, each lens has a maximum aperture of F/2.8 and is crafted out of carbon fiber, making them durable and lightweight for high-performance aerial cinematography with the DJI Inspire 2 drone
The 16mm lens features a built-in ND 4 filter that can be controlled remotedly with the DJI app. The other lenses have a filter thread that can accommodate the existing DJI ND filters to manually reduce the amount of light coming into the camera’s sensor.
DJI Zenmuse X7 Camera Specifications
• Super 35 Sensor with 23.5mm x 12.5mm effective sensor size• 6K CinemaDNG RAW 12-bit, or 5.2K Apple ProRes up to 30fps
• 3.9K CinemaDNG RAW or 2.7K Apple ProRes up to 59.94fps
• 14 Stops of Dynamic Range
• DJI DL-Mount optimized for prime lenses
• Prime lenses in 16mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, carbon fiber construction
• Maximum aperture of F/2.8
• Dedicated ND 4 stages filter in the 16mm lens
• Mechanical shutter in the 24mm, 35mm, 50mm lenses
• New D-Log Curve and D-Gamut RGB profiles
• Both microSD and DJI CINESSD cards support
• Up to 23 minutes flying time when mounted onto the DJI Inspire 2
“For the Zenmuse X7, we took our color science to the next level,” continued Pan. “We consulted the world leading authorities in color science, Technicolor. With their guidance, our engineers developed an optimized gamma curve for the X7 allowing more latitude without sacrificing image quality.”The Zenmuse X7 is estimated to start shipping early November 2017. For more information, visit DJI's website or call our specialists on 0208 977 1222 for ordering and pricing enquiries.