New cam tomorrow? DJI.com has a teaser now

The Editor · Sep 10, 2015

To put you guys out of your misery

Name: Zenmuse X5 camera
It will not be able to zoom
It will have APP control (aperture control)
It will cost around $1350 dollars.
Flight time will be around 10 minutes with a TB47 and 13 with the TB48
It will be an upgrade for the inspire 1
Lens: Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens (not confirmed)

It will be (around) 16 MP photo resolution
Video formats: MOV/MP4 and AVCHD (not full RAW)
Specs: (anticipated)
3840x2160 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps
4096x2160 @ 24fps
2880x2160 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps 1920x1920 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps
1920x1440 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps
1920x1080 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps/50fps/60fps
1280x720 @ 50fps/60fps/240fps
848x480 @ 25fps/30fps

Please do not shoot the messenger !

rilot · Sep 10, 2015

Well, if it ends up as a Super 16 or MFT sensor and as long as it costs less than £2k I'll have one. That's what I'll get for the S900 rig I will no longer use.

SanCap · Sep 10, 2015

The Editor said:
To put you guys out of your misery

Name: Zenmuse X5 camera
It will not be able to zoom
It will have APP control (aperture control)
It will cost around $1350 dollars.
Flight time will be around 10 minutes with a TB47 and 13 with the TB48
It will be an upgrade for the inspire 1
Lens: Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens (not confirmed)

It will be (around) 16 MP photo resolution
Video formats: MOV/MP4 and AVCHD (not full RAW)
Specs: (anticipated)
3840x2160 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps
4096x2160 @ 24fps
2880x2160 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps 1920x1920 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps
1920x1440 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps
1920x1080 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps/50fps/60fps
1280x720 @ 50fps/60fps/240fps
848x480 @ 25fps/30fps

Please do not shoot the messenger !

Soo I wonder what the cost would be buying a new Inspire 1 with the new camera minus the old camera. What do they value the old camera at?

jon b · Sep 10, 2015

The Editor said:
To put you guys out of your misery

Name: Zenmuse X5 camera
It will not be able to zoom
It will have APP control (aperture control)
It will cost around $1350 dollars.
Flight time will be around 10 minutes with a TB47 and 13 with the TB48
It will be an upgrade for the inspire 1
Lens: Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens (not confirmed)

It will be (around) 16 MP photo resolution
Video formats: MOV/MP4 and AVCHD (not full RAW)
Specs: (anticipated)
3840x2160 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps
4096x2160 @ 24fps
2880x2160 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps 1920x1920 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps
1920x1440 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps
1920x1080 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps/50fps/60fps
1280x720 @ 50fps/60fps/240fps
848x480 @ 25fps/30fps

Please do not shoot the messenger !

Nice. A step up. Thanks!

But I was enjoying the spirited speculation

guitarsail · Sep 10, 2015

Im fine with those specs IF they get the bit rate up...I'd much prefer prores over mp4 though...

Moleyb · Sep 10, 2015

The Editor said:
To put you guys out of your misery

Name: Zenmuse X5 camera
It will not be able to zoom
It will have APP control (aperture control)
It will cost around $1350 dollars.
Flight time will be around 10 minutes with a TB47 and 13 with the TB48
It will be an upgrade for the inspire 1
Lens: Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens (not confirmed)

It will be (around) 16 MP photo resolution
Video formats: MOV/MP4 and AVCHD (not full RAW)
Specs: (anticipated)
3840x2160 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps
4096x2160 @ 24fps
2880x2160 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps 1920x1920 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps
1920x1440 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps
1920x1080 @ 24fps/25fps/30fps/50fps/60fps
1280x720 @ 50fps/60fps/240fps
848x480 @ 25fps/30fps

Please do not shoot the messenger !

Thanks for the heads up Editor. Any ideas on how the mounting needs to change on the Inspire? Will the existing camera still be compatible if you upgrade the mounting?

The Editor · Sep 10, 2015

Moleyb said:
Thanks for the heads up Editor. Any ideas on how the mounting needs to change on the Inspire? Will the existing camera still be compatible if you upgrade the mounting?

It will need a new gimbal plate but at this stage I am unsure whether the two cameras will be freely swappable.

Figbar · Sep 10, 2015

dronie said:
Check out dji.com

New cam tomorrow? What do you think?

DJI Cameras are crap! Let me say that again...DJI Cameras are crap.

Ferdi · Sep 10, 2015

Figbar said:
DJI Cameras are crap! Let me say that again...DJI Cameras are crap.

I couldn't agree with you more mate! However, I've got high hopes for this puppy... Hope it doesn't disappoint

cswamp1 · Sep 10, 2015

wow DJI can't even be on time with a count down clock!!!!!

InterMurph · Sep 10, 2015

CNet article is up:

DJI flies after more pros with Zenmuse X5 cameras

Canuck32 · Sep 10, 2015

Ok now there just f($!ing with me:

AC8 · Sep 10, 2015

This was always going to happen - only a matter of when not if. It's good to see it officially announced now though and hopefully will quell Inspire 2 rumours for the time being.

InterMurph · Sep 10, 2015

Micro Four Thirds sensor.
Interchangeable lenses (limitd to DJI's MFT 15mm f1.7 ASPH lens made for the X5: the Panasonic Lumix 15mm G Leica DG Summilux f1.7 ASPH lens and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f2.0 and M.Zuiko 17mm f1.8 lenses)
Two models: one with on-board micro SD card, one that records CinemaDNG 10-bit raw 422 footage to an on-board 512GB SSD card. I don't think anybody saw that one coming.
Minimal impact on flight time.

InterMurph · Sep 10, 2015

"Inspire 1 owners with the Zenmuse X3 camera will be able to pick up a standalone Zenmuse X5 for $2,200. It requires a small bracket to be mounted on the quadcopter, but the X5 cameras are fully compatible. Again, no UK or Australia pricing was available, but it converts to £1,400 and AU$3,100. Standalone pricing for the X5R will be announced closer to the release date."

InterMurph · Sep 10, 2015

DJI official specs: DJI Official - DJI The World Leader in Camera Drones/Quadcopters for Aerial Photography

InterMurph · Sep 10, 2015

Well, except for the price, this is even better than I had hoped for. It's the full-sized Micro Four Thirds sensor, supports interchangeable lenses, and records CinemaDNG raw video. The only thing I can think of right now is that I wish it recorded directly to ProRes; that would save a step.

So this is not a minor camera upgrade; it's a major, professional-quality camera upgrade.