DJI name may always be synonymous with drones, but who would
have thought that this Chinese manufacturer is going to become a serious player
in the photography and videography arena. Recently, DJI releases its first handheld
4K camera named DJI Osmo, which is intended for handheld use, without involving
any drone.
DJI Osmo is basically a combination of an action camera and
a monopod. However, this monopod is not just an ordinary stick, but rather
serves as a joystick to manage the movement of the camera that's attached above
the 3-axis gimbal. As a result, the video will remain stable even if you are
holding the camera while running fast.
DJI Osmo camera is packing 1/2.3 inch sensor and 94-degree
viewing angle lens. This camera can take pictures in a resolution of 12
megapixels, and record 4K video with cinematic effects. In addition, the
slow-motion recording option is also embedded, allowing user to record in
resolution of 1080p 120 fps.
DJI Osmo is not equipped with a screen, so user's smartphone
will serve as the camera's viewfinder when it’s paired to DJI Osmo. From there
user can utilize DJI Go application to adjust the camera settings, starting
from the ISO until the shutter speed. User can even turn the camera to the
left-right-up-down simply by rubbing the smartphone screen.
Another interesting feature of the DJI Osmo is the ability
to take panoramic photos automatically. You just need to hold Osmo, and then
the camera will move from left to right automatically to take the beautiful
scenery in front of you.
DJI Osmo doesn't only attract consumers in general, the professionals
will also be attracted to this camera because of its modular concept, where the
customers can buy only the monopod, and then tether the DJI Zenmuse X5
mirrorless camera to the top of the gimbal. DJI Osmo also features a 3.5 mm
audio jack so the quality of the recorded sound can be monitored with
detailing.
DJI Osmo will be marketing starts this month as well. The
price offered is about $ 649, includes a monopod and a 4K camera at once. DJI
also offers a variety of separate accessories such as Bike Mount and Universal
Mount for connecting an external microphone to the DJI Osmo.