DJI has taken its first steps into the world of 360 cameras with the launch of the DJI Osmo 360. The brand new digicam delivers 8K 360-degree video and prolonged recording occasions.
One-inch 360-degree picture high quality
DJI says that the Osmo 360 options an industry-first sq. HDR sensor that has been particularly designed for 360-degree video seize. When capturing 360-degree content material, the sensor makes use of an imaging space equal to a one-inch CMOS sensor with a 4:3 facet ratio. DJI additionally says that this design eliminates the unused space of conventional rectangular sensors and ends in 25% extra sensor utilization. As well as, the sensor presents a high-quality picture together with decrease energy consumption.
Dynamic vary
The sensor within the Osmo 360 options massive 2.4 μm pixels which might be double the {industry} normal measurement of 1.2 μm. Because of this, the digicam can seize extra detailed pictures with much less noise. The massive pixels additionally supply higher low-light efficiency and the next dynamic vary. DJI says that the Osmo 360 delivers a powerful 13.5 stops of dynamic vary. This could show you how to to seize cinematic footage extra simply. As well as, the digicam makes use of a large f/1.9 aperture to assist when taking pictures in low mild.
8K video
DJI says that the Osmo 360 is the primary 360 digicam to function native 8K 30 frames per second (fps) 360-degree panoramic video.
It additionally helps 8K 50 fps 360-degree recording. Alternatively, when you drop the decision to 4K, you’ll be able to document as much as 100 fps. You possibly can movie in as much as 4x sluggish movement with the Osmo 360 as effectively. If you wish to shoot flat video utilizing a single lens, the digicam will document 5K 60 fps movies with a 155-degree subject of view or 4K 120 fps movies with a fair wider 170-degree subject of view. Each 360° and flat video modes assist 10-bit shade depth, and D-Log M mode is offered to spice up the dynamic vary
HorizonSteady and RockSteady
The Osmo 360 has a variety of options to maintain your video clean and steady. With HorizonSteady enabled, your 360-degree footage stays degree irrespective of the way you rotate the digicam. Alternatively, in case you are filming flat video with a single lens, RockSteady 3.0 reduces shakes whereas retaining the dynamic impression of movement. DJI says that this delivers a extra immersive first-person perspective. You can too use DJI Mimo’s GyroFrame to regulate the 360-degree composition utilizing movement management. As well as, Clever Monitoring makes it potential to lock onto and observe folks, automobiles, pets and extra.
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Audio
The DJI Osmo 360 options 4 built-in microphones that seize stereo audio. It additionally makes use of superior wind noise discount to maintain your sound clear.
Alternatively, you’ll be able to join the Osmo 360 immediately to 2 DJI Mic transmitters for high-sample-rate audio with out the necessity for a receiver. As well as, the built-in mic audio backup possibility means which you could seize ambient sounds on the identical time. You possibly can pair the Osmo 360 with Bluetooth headsets like SENA or VIMOTO for wi-fi audio seize and hands-free voice management on the highway as effectively.
Different options
The Osmo 360 options 105 GB of built-in storage to your movies and pictures and has a microSD card slot. You can too use hand gestures to start out and cease recording or go hands-free with voice management. The Osmo 360’s battery can document repeatedly for as much as 100 minutes at 8K 30 fps decision. As well as, you’ll be able to lengthen this for an additional three hours with the non-obligatory Osmo 360 Battery Extension Rod. When charging, the Osmo 360 reaches 50% energy in solely 12 minutes, so that you could be again recording very quickly in any respect.
Construct
Regardless of all these options, the Osmo 360 weighs underneath 6.5 ounces (183 g). With an IP68 ranking, it’s additionally prepared for underwater motion and can be utilized as much as 32 ft (10 meters) down with no case. As well as, the Osmo 360 can be utilized in temperatures as little as -20° C (-4° F), so it is going to be nice for snowboarding and snowboarding movies.
What we predict
DJI’s first foray into 360-degree video is a powerful one. The Osmo 360 delivers excessive 8K 360-degree video with a dynamic vary that matches some funds cinema cameras in the marketplace. You can too document 10-bit video in D-Log M mode for larger latitude when shade grading your movies. As well as, the 100-minute document time and super-fast charging imply which you could be filming for longer with out interruption. The DJI Osmo 360 goes to be a extremely popular digicam. Sadly, the one draw back is whether or not the federal government will enable DJI to promote the digicam within the U.S. For the remainder of the world, the Osmo 360 is a good possibility.
Pricing and availability
The DJI Osmo 360 is that can be purchased all over the world now, however at present solely on pre-order within the U.S. It’s priced at $549 for the Commonplace Combo.
