Inspire 2 Compatibility
Super 35 Sensor
6K CinemaDNG
5.2K Apple ProRes
14 Stops of Dynamic Range
24 MP Stills
The Zenmuse X7 is a compact Super 35 camera with an integrated gimbal made for high-end filmmaking that delivers stunning resolution and image quality. Its compatibility with the Inspire 2 offers the best in next-level professional aerial cinematography. A 24 MP CMOS sensor rated at 14 stops of dynamic range preserves astonishing detail and offers both 6K CinemaDNG and 5.2K Apple ProRes with support for continuous RAW burst shooting at 20 fps and 24 MP stills. The X7 also introduces the DL-Mount, the world’s first integrated aerial lens mount that allows switching between four available prime lenses quickly. For seamless editing, a new DJI Cinema Color System preserves accurate colors for easier post-processing. These latest innovations allow filmmakers to reach new heights and capture scenes as they imagine them with the DJI Zenmuse X7.
Engineered for Excellence
The X7 uses a Super 35 sensor, and its high readout speed supports RAW output at 6K/30 fps and 3.9K/59.94 fps. The pixel size reaches 3.91 µm and the diagonal length of the sensor is 26.6 mm when recording. A sensor this size offers a higher sensitivity to light and 14 stops of dynamic range — much wider than the 12.8 stops featured on the Zenmuse X5S.
Furthermore, the SNR of the X7 is 46 dB, 8 dB higher than the X5S, and the tonal range is as high as 9.41 bits. All of these features offer unlimited creative options for a better workflow in the most demanding situations on set.
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S35 Sensor |
6K CinemaDNG |
14 Stops Dynamic Range |
DJI DL-Mount System
Taking advantage of new FSI-Cu technology, the X7’s sensor features thinner interconnection, allowing light to reach the sensing area via a
larger incident angle for increased photosensitivity. This enables a
more compact lens mount to be used on this sensor while maintaining excellent image quality.
The flange focal distance of the DL-Mount is less than 17 mm – roughly 1/3 of the size of a PL-Mount. Such a compact mount means that the X7 weighs only about 630 g with a lens included. Together, the X7 and Inspire 2 weigh around just 4 kg with the ability to capture the same challenging shots as more heavy-duty setups weighing up to 40 kg.
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58mm Diameter |
16.84mm Flange Focal Distance |
449g Weight |
DL Lenses
DJI offers four prime lenses for the DL-Mount system, with focal lengths ranging from 16-50 mm and resolutions of up to 8K. Made of lightweight carbon fiber and designed by world-leading optics teams, the four lenses have been embedded with advanced technologies crafted specifically for the X7’s high-end image sensor.
More Creative Flexibility
To unleash the X7’s full potential, the CineCore image processing system on the Inspire 2 has been fully upgraded to CineCore 2.1. It is capable of recording 6K/30fps CinemaDNG and 5.2K/30fps Apple ProRes, leaving more creative options in post-production.
A brand new EI Mode has been integrated into CineCore 2.1, which can record high-quality footage at various levels of sensitivity. Additionally, the upgraded image processing system further reduces image artifacts and noise, preserving more details while adopting an improved dark level correction system for pro-level cinematic images.
Apart from improved image processing performance, CineCore 2.1 also features a new color system, giving professional filmmakers more creative flexibility in post-production.
| Codec | Size | Frame Rate (FPS) | Bit Rate | FOV |
| DNG | 6016×4008 | 20(burst) | 4.70 Gbps | Full |
| AppleProRes422 HQ |
5280×2160 4096×2160 2704×1520 |
30 30 59.94 |
1.27 Gbps 0.95 Gbps 0.83 Gbps |
Full Full Narrow |
| AppleProRes 4444XQ |
3840×2160 2048×1080 1920×1080 |
30 59.94 59.94 |
2.08 Gbps 1.15 Gbps 1.02 Gbps |
Full Narrow Narrow |
| CinemaDNG |
6016×3000 5760×3240 3944×2088 3712×2088 |
30 30 59.94 59.94 |
4.44 Gbps 4.29 Gbps 3.86 Gbps 3.66 Gbps |
Full Full Narrow Narrow |
| H.264 | 4096×2160 | 59.94 | 100.8 Mbps | Narrow |
| H.265 | 4096×2160 | 30 | 102.2 Mbps | Full |
A Game Changer from Shoot to Finish
To unlock the wide-ranging possibilities of DJI professional imaging systems and open more room for post-processing aerial photography in filmmaking, DJI is proud to introduce the brand new DJI Cinema Color System.
The new color system consists of a new D-Log curve and a D-Gamut RGB color space. With professional cinematography in mind, the D-Log can encode 15 stops of dynamic range, two stops higher than the CineCore 2.0. Even in poor light conditions, the X7 can still preserve stunning detail in shadows and highlights, leaving more room for post-production creativity.
D-Gamut covers the entire DCI-P3 color space commonly used in filmmaking. Tailored for aerial cinematography and stills photography, D-Gamut provides larger green tone coverage, delivering beautiful green gradation for your shoots.
D-Gamut also offers optimized skin tone adjustment by moving these tones to their most suitable chromaticity, ensuring vivid colors are reflected from every inch of skin. By applying the dedicated 3D-LUT in color grading, skin tones will softly transition, even with wide exposure differences. When designing D-Gamut, we considered manual color grading, preventing skin tones from turning yellow when editing without 3D-LUT or color management.
The following graph and table show D-Gamut and its RGB primaries. The white point is defined as D65.
| X | Y | |
| R | 0.71 | 0.31 |
| G | 0.21 | 0.88 |
| B | 0.09 | -0.08 |
| White(D65) | 0.3127 | 0.3290 |
SPECS
| Product Name | Zenmuse X7 |
| Dimensions | 151 × 108 × 132 mm |
| Weight (Lens Excluded) | 449 g |
GIMBAL
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.005° |
| Mount | Detachable |
| Controllable Range | Tilt: +40° to -125°; Pan: ±300°; Roll: ±20° |
| Mechanical Range | Tilt: +50° to -130°; Pan: ±330°; Roll: +90° to -50° |
| Max Controllable Speed | Tilt: 180°/s; Roll: 180°/s; Pan: 360°/s |
CAMERA FEATURES
| Exposure Mode | Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3.0 (3 stops of light) |
| Metering | Center-Weighted Metering, Spot Metering (12 × 8 area selection) |
| AE Lock | Supported |
| White Balance | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Neon, Custom (2000 K – 10000 K) |
| Video Caption | Supported (AVC/HEVC) |
| PAL/NTSC | Supported |
| Ultrasonic Dust Removal | Supported |
TEMPERATURE
| Operating Temperature Range | -4 to 104° F (-20 to 40° C) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -4 to 140° F (-20 to 60° C) |
CAMERA
| Sensor | Sensor Size (Still): 23.5×15.7 mm Sensor Size (Max video recording area): 23.5×12.5 mm Effective Pixels: 24 MP |
| Supported Lenses | DJI DL-S 16mm F2.8 ND ASPH (with lens hood and balancing ring/filter) DJI DL 24mm F2.8 LS ASPH (with lens hood and balancing ring/filter) DJI DL 35mm F2.8 LS ASPH (with lens hood and balancing ring/filter) DJI DL 50mm F2.8 LS ASPH (with lens hood and balancing ring/filter |
| Supported Micro SD/SSD Cards | MicroSD: Class 10 or UHS-1 rating with a writing speed of 15 MB/s required; Max capacity: 64 GB SSD: DJI CINESSD |
| Photo Sizes | 3:2 （6016 × 4008） 16:9（6016 × 3376） 4:3（5216 × 3912） |
| Photo Formats | DJI CINESSD: DNG Micro SD: DNG, JPEG, DNG+JPEG |
| Operation Modes | Capture, Record, Playback |
| Still Photography Modes | Micro SD: Single Shot, Burst Shooting (3/5/7/10 shots), Auto Exposure Bracketing (3/5 bracketed shots at 0.7 EV bias), Interval SSD: RAW Burst (3/5/7/10/14/∞ frames), up to 20 fps when using RAW Burst (exact quantity is determined by storage card capacity and battery power level) |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter Speed: 1/8000 – 8s Mechanical Shutter Speed: 1/1000 – 8s (DJI DL-S 16mm F2.8 ND ASPH not supported) |
| ISO Range | Photo: 100 – 25600 Video: 100 – 1600 (EI mode on); 100 – 6400 (EI mode off) |
VIDEO
| Video Formats | CINESSD: CinemaDNG, ProRes Micro SD: MOV, MP4 |
| Video Resolution |
Aspect Ratio 17:9 CinemaDNG ProRes H.264 H.265 Aspect Ratio 16:9 CinemaDNG ProRes H.264 H.265 Aspect Ratio 2.44:1 H.264/H.265 |
