Zenmuse X5 with Osmo Handle Kit

Casey Preston · Jan 22, 2016

You can pull the joystick off the Osmo. That takes care of the problem of the X5 hitting it.

russkn87 · Jan 22, 2016

Casey Preston said:
You can pull the joystick off the Osmo. That takes care of the problem of the X5 hitting it.

Thanks! It worked! I now keep the joystick in the X5 lens cap kit.

dopeytree · Jan 27, 2016

It works well (using 3d printed bit off ebay) we just need Aperature, ISO & Autofocusing working.

robbertvw · Feb 25, 2016

Hello everybody,

I have a problem using my X5 with the Osmo I bought and adjusted as shown in the video on the first page. When I turn on the Osmo the X5 gimbal is powered and it calibrates by turning, but then after 1/2 seconds the power to the gimbal seems to stop and the motors in the gimbal stop working.

Anybody has had this problem before and solved it?

ATU · Feb 25, 2016

robbertvw said:
Hello everybody,

I have a problem using my X5 with the Osmo I bought and adjusted as shown in the video on the first page. When I turn on the Osmo the X5 gimbal is powered and it calibrates by turning, but then after 1/2 seconds the power to the gimbal seems to stop and the motors in the gimbal stop working.

Anybody has had this problem before and solved it?

Most likely a case of firmware on your X5. Did you get a firmware update prompt when you connect your DJI Go App?
Seems like others who have mounted their X5 on their Osmo with 3D printed adapters manage to get theirs to work, so perhaps they can chime in with their firmware version to help troubleshoot.

gruvpix · Feb 25, 2016

robbertvw said:
Hello everybody,

I have a problem using my X5 with the Osmo I bought and adjusted as shown in the video on the first page. When I turn on the Osmo the X5 gimbal is powered and it calibrates by turning, but then after 1/2 seconds the power to the gimbal seems to stop and the motors in the gimbal stop working.

Anybody has had this problem before and solved it?

Probably the printed part not creating an adequate connection with the pins on the gimbal and handle.
The tricky thing about the 3D printing is you never really know what you're gonna get... The part I received honestly looked pretty crappy when I got it and I was thinking there is no way in hell this is going to work. I mounted it up and it was quite tight, so sanded down some of the rough edges and got the X5 to fit in snugly. It works like a charm, minus some random issues that are clearly FW related. Overall I love this thing, we just used it on two sports projects and immediately after seeing the footage two separate clients called me and said it looked f'in amazing (exact words).
Does the ring turn to lock in the X5 and is it tight? It should feel OEM and not all loosey goosey

robbertvw · Feb 25, 2016

gruvpix said:
Probably the printed part not creating an adequate connection with the pins on the gimbal and handle.
The tricky thing about the 3D printing is you never really know what you're gonna get... The part I received honestly looked pretty crappy when I got it and I was thinking there is no way in hell this is going to work. I mounted it up and it was quite tight, so sanded down some of the rough edges and got the X5 to fit in snugly. It works like a charm, minus some random issues that are clearly FW related. Overall I love this thing, we just used it on two sports projects and immediately after seeing the footage two separate clients called me and said it looked f'in amazing (exact words).
Does the ring turn to lock in the X5 and is it tight? It should feel OEM and not all loosey goosey

Sorry for not being very clear. I'm not making use of a 3D printed adapter but sanded the original ring down to make the X5 fit the Osmo.
It fits pretty tight.

I'll try both upgrading to latest firmware on X5 and sanding the ring even a bit more.
Will come back later on how it went.

mike_k · Feb 25, 2016

robbertvw said:
I'll try both upgrading to latest firmware on X5 and sanding the ring even a bit more.
Will come back later on how it went.

If the ring turns to the locked position you don't need to sand any more. Most likely a firmware issue. You'll probably need to update the handle with the X3 on it, and update the X5 on the Inspire. If you don't have an Inspire, I don't think there is any other way to update at this point.

robbertvw · Feb 25, 2016

mike_k said:
If the ring turns to the locked position you don't need to sand any more. Most likely a firmware issue. You'll probably need to update the handle with the X3 on it, and update the X5 on the Inspire. If you don't have an Inspire, I don't think there is any other way to update at this point.

Ok, updated the X5 to the latest firmware on my inspire 1 and now it's working. The only problem now is that I'm not getting a live video feed in the DJI Go app anymore (also not with the X3).
It is recording (with the X5) though.

mike_k · Feb 25, 2016

Did you update the OSMO as well (with the X3 on it)? And do you have the latest version of the GO app (looks like I'm on v2.6.0)?

robbertvw · Feb 25, 2016

mike_k said:
Did you update the OSMO as well (with the X3 on it)? And do you have the latest version of the GO app (looks like I'm on v2.6.0)?

The Oslo only want a firmware update when the X5 is on it (which stops at 40%). When the X3 is on the Osmo it doesn't show any option to update the firmware. And I'm not getting any update on the GO app. Recharging battery atm so more testing in a bit.

mike_k · Feb 25, 2016

Try updating the OSMO with the X3 and a memory card, not from the GO app.

robbertvw · Feb 26, 2016

I tried upgrading, then downgrading but it's still not working. I might have fallen to the "No video feed" problems. I'm going to try to buy a new Osmo today and try again.

ATU · Feb 28, 2016

robbertvw said:
I tried upgrading, then downgrading but it's still not working. I might have fallen to the "No video feed" problems. I'm going to try to buy a new Osmo today and try again.

Worth a look here No Signal issues - Possible Workaround where another member resolved his no signal or no camera image issue by removing his SD card.

Thom · Apr 5, 2016

russkn87 said:
Is there a way to disable to joysticks on the OSMO? Also, my video footage is mirrored, any idea why? I guess X5 firmware incompatibility?

Update: When I hit record, the video is the right way around. You can get temporary X5 adapters here: DJI OSMO X5 Adapter 3D Printed Part For DJI Osmo Handheld Gimbal SLR

Hi, did you fix your mirrored Osmo, i have the same Problem

Marvin · Apr 5, 2016

It is normal in 4k....you must go resolution 1080 p than it is normal.

SkyBot_Canada · Apr 22, 2016

Flashman said:
Beware if you are considering the purchase of the new Osmo Handle Kit for use with your Zenmuse X5 camera . I was led to believe by information on the DJI website that the new Osmo Handle Kit was compatible with the Zenmuse X5 camera, the same one used on my Inspire Pro. On this discovery, I treated myself to one for Christmas!
Unfortunately, after its late arrival today I found that the Osmo Handle Kit requires the separate purchase of a special X5 adapter. This adapter however, has yet to be released by DJI and they have no idea of a possible date either. I have effectively been sold a dud!

Sorry to hear about that situation. DJI really delayed the release of the adapter badly. Not sure if you have already heard or not, but its out now. You probably found another solution, but if you haven't, here: X5Adapter

Flashman · Apr 23, 2016

SkyBot_Canada said:
Sorry to hear about that situation. DJI really delayed the release of the adapter badly. Not sure if you have already heard or not, but its out now. You probably found another solution, but if you haven't, here: X5Adapter

Yes I have my X5 adapter. I actually bought the metal variant from eBay for £20 and it works a treat:

Adapter Accessories For DJI OSMO Equipped X5 PTZ