Zenmuse X7, the DJI dron to record professional movies

DJI has introduced the Zenmuse X7, a drone whose base costs 2,700 euros, with lenses that round the $ 1,300 to be able to offer critical recording characteristics. The pack with all lenses exceeds $ 4,000.

It presents it as the first Super 35 digital camera in a drone. So, this comes with a sensor that allows to record video in 6K RAW (in CinemaDNG format), prepared so that it can be edited in great detail even in low light conditions.

Zenmuse X7 specifications

The drone is ready for expensive lenses and comes with options of 16mm, 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm. Also, all come with a maximum aperture of f / 2.8. They comment in Engadget that the 16 mm lens has an ND filter 4. Also, all other lenses offer mechanical shutters.

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They also have a new color system from DJI Cinema, which preserves accurate colors to facilitate post-processing.

The goal is clear, to reach professional recording studios that can invest that amount to make aerial shots. That would otherwise need more investment in the rental of helicopters or high-altitude recording media is not something primarily cheap.

It is expected to hit the market in early November.

Below is the full specifications list.

• Super 35 sensor
  • Effective Sensor size:
    • Still: 23.5*15.7mm(APS-C mode), 3:2, 3.91um, CF=1.5
    • Video: 23.5*12.5mm (S35mm mode), 16:9, CF=1.6
  • 3.91um
  • 14 f-stops
• DJI DL-Mount: Flange distance: 16.84mm, diameter: 58mm
• Four prime lenses
  • DJI DL-S 16mm F2.8 ND ASPH 24mm (stills eq.), 26mm (video eq.)
  • DJI DL 24mm F2.8 LS ASPH 36mm (stills eq.), 38mm (video eq.)
  • DJI DL 35mm F2.8 LS ASPH 53mm (stills eq.), 56mm (video eq.)
  • DJI DL 50mm F2.8 LS ASPH 75mm (stills eq.), 80mm (video eq.)
  • Excellent MTF
  • Ultra-light carbon fiber
  • Lens shutter: 24mm, 35mm, & 50mm models
  • Built-in ND 4 filter: 16mm model
• 6K RAW and 5.2K Apple ProRes
• TuneCore 2.1
  • 6K CinemaDNG
  • 59.94 FPS Apple ProRes
  • Great Details
  • Fewer artifacts and noises
  • DJI Cinema Color System
    • A new D-Log curve
    • D-Gamut RGB Color Space
    • Available on X5S, X7
  • Support EI Mode
  • Separated looks for recording and monitor
  • Improved dark level correction