ZENMUSE Z3 User Manual V1.0 2016.
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Contents Using this manual 2 Legends 2 Before Use 2 Product Profile 4 Overview 4 In the Box 4 Components 4 Installation 5 Getting Started 5 Installing the Zenmuse Z3 5 Remote Controller Controls 6 DJI GO App Controls 7 Downloading DJI GO 7 Connecting to DJI GO 7 Operating the Camera Managing your Photos and Videos Specifications 8 11 12
Product Profile Overview The Zenmuse Z3 gimbal and camera features an optical zoom lens. It provides a 3.5 optical zoom and 2x digital zoom. The Type 1/2.3 CMOS sensor supports 4K video recording and 12MP still photos. As with other DJI 3-axis gimbal systems, the Zenmuse Z3 can be mounted onto a DJI aircraft and stream live HD video to the DJI GO app. In the Box Gimbal and Camera ×1 16GB Micro SD Card ×1 Components 1 1. Gimbal Connector 2. Pan Motor 2 3. Roll Motor 4.
Installation Getting Started The Zenmuse Z3 can be used with the following DJI aerial platforms: DJI Inspire 1 series Matrice 100 Matrice 600 Supported Micro SD Cards The Zenmuse Z3 comes with a 16GB Micro SD card, but also supports Micro SD cards with a capacity of up to 64GB. We recommend using a UHS-1 Micro SD card to minimize the delay when reading and writing high resolution video data. DO NOT remove the Micro SD card from the Zenmuse Z3 when it is powered on. Installing the Zenmuse Z3 1.
3. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the locked position. Remote Controller Controls To adjust the zoom, press the C2 Button and rotate the Left Dial. Press the Shutter Button to capture photos or the Record Button to record video. Adjust the camera’s tilt using the Left Dial. 5 1 2 4 3 [1] Left Dial Turn to adjust the camera’s tilt or pan. 6 © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved. 1. Left Dial 2. Record Button 3. Shutter Button 4. Playback Button 5.
[2] Record Button Press to start/stop recording video. [3] Shutter Button Press to take photos. [4] Playback Button Press to view photos and videos on your Micro SD card. Press again to exit. [5] C2 Button To adjust the zoom, press the C2 Button and rotate the Left Dial. DJI GO App Controls Downloading DJI GO Search for ‘DJI GO’ on the App Store or Google Play and download the app to your mobile device. DJI GO supports iOS 8.0 (or later) or Android 4.1.2 (or later). Connecting to DJI GO 1.
Operating the Camera Camera Panel The touch interface can be used for capturing photos, recording videos and playback. Professional photography controls are also available. 1 SAFE TO FLY 2 GPS 3 P-GPS 61% 12 R 15:43 ISO 1600 1/50 F 2.8 EV 2.0 22:02 1080P 60 LOG AE 4 MENU 5 T 6 7 W 8 9 1. Live HD Video 2. Photography Configurations Display 3. AE Lock 4. Focus 5. Parameter Settings (e.g. 7. Shutter / Record Button Photo and Video Size, 8. Playback Format, White Balance 9.
Recording Videos Slide the Photo/Recording Switch to the recording video. position. Tap the button to start or stop Advanced Settings Exposure Modes Tap to choose from the following exposure modes: 1. AUTO The shutter speed and aperture are set automatically to obtain the correct exposure. 2. S (Shutter Priority) Set your desired shutter speed, while the camera chooses the aperture automatically. This mode is ideal for freezing action, creating motion blur or lowlight shots. 3.
2. Sunny / Cloudy / Incandescent / Neon Choose one of these modes if natural-looking colors cannot be achieved by setting Photo Style. 3. Custom (2000K - 10000K) Set a value between 2000K and 10000K to compensate for a specific light source. Optical Zoom Tap Buttons “T” and “W” for optical zoom.
D-LOG, D-Cinelike, None, Art, Black White, Vivid, Beach, Dream, Classic, Nostalgia Color General Histograms Supported Video Captions Supported Over Exposure Warning Supported Grid Off, Grid Line, Grid + Diagonal Center Point None, Circle, Cross, Narrow Cross, Square (No Center Point), Square (w. Center Point), Bracket (No Center Point), Bracket (w.
The camera must be powered on to access the files. Specifications General Name Zenmuse Z3 Dimensions 105×115×85 mm Weight 262 g Gimbal Gimbal Angular Vibration Range ±0.02° Mount Detachable Controllable Range Tilt: +30° to -90°, Pan: ±320° Mechanical Range Tilt: +50° to -140°, Pan: ±330°, Roll: +90° to -50° Max Controllable Speed Tilt: 120°/s, Pan: 180°/s Camera Sensor CMOS, 1/2.3" Max Pixels: 12.76 M, Effective Pixels: 12.4M Lens 3.5x Optical Zoom, 22 - 77mm Equivalent F2.
Video Repair Feature Supported Working Modes Capture, Record, Playback Still Photography Modes Single shot, Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames, Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV bias, Timelapse Exposure Mode Auto, Manual, Shutter Exposure Compensation ±3.
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