The DJI Zenmuse X7 is a compact Super 35 camera that is specifically designed to deliver stunning high-resolution aerial imagery with an integrated gimbal to cater towards high-end professional filmmakers. The Zenmuse X7 is compatible with the DJI Inspire 2 to deliver next-level cinema-quality aerial cinematography. With a 24 megapixel CMOS sensor rated at 14 stops of dynamic range will preserve detail and offers users options of both 6K CinemaDNG and 5.2K AppleProRes with full support for continuous RAW burst shooting at 20 frames per second as well as 24-megapixel stills.
The Zenmuse X7 is capable of shooting 6K video footage at 30 frames per second and 3.9K at 59.94 frames per second. The X7’s Super 35 sensor has a high readout speed and also fully supports RAW output. The large sensor offers 14 stops of dynamic range and a higher sensitivity to light, in comparison to the Zenmuse X5S which has just 12.8 stops of dynamic range. The SNR of the Zenmuse X7 is 46 dN, 8 dN higher than the X5S, and has a tonal range that is up to 9.41 bits. With all of its enhanced features, users will have unlimited creative control and options for an overall improved workflow.
The Zenmuse X7’s sensor is designed with a thinner interconnection, enabling light to reach the sensor area through a larger angle for enhanced photosensitivity. This allows the camera to accommodate a more compact lens mount to be equipped on the sensor while maintaining top-tier image quality. The flange focal distance of the DL-mount is also less than 16.84 mm, approximately a third of the size of the PL-mount. Due to such a compact mount, the Zenmuse X7 only weights roughly 630 grams with a lens included. The Inspire 2 equipped with the Zenmuse X7 only weighs approximately 4 kg and can capture the same stunning and sometimes challenging shots of more heavy duty aerial platforms that weight up to 40 kg.
